NRA Action Pistol


NRA Action Pistol competition at Aurora Gun Club consists of four stages.  Each stage consists of four strings at distances ranging from 10 to 50 yards shot against set times. 


Each string can have a count of up to 48 rounds with a total round count of 192.  There are currently 17 different stages listed in the NRA Action Pistol rulebook and any four can be used in a match.  


Minimum allowable caliber is 9mm.  Other popular choices include .40, .45, .38 Super, and .38 Special. Centerfire ammunition must make 120 power-factor which is calculated by multiplying bullet weight in grains by velocity in feet per second. 


There is also a .22 Rimfire class, which does not have to meet the minimum power-factor.


Here at AGC we typically shoot the Practical, Falling Plate, Barricade, and add an additional 4th stage. The courses are revolver neutral, meaning the shooter is not disadvantaged using a revolver as two, four, and six shots are the round counts. There are mandatory reloads during some stages.

All shooting is from a holstered starting position, hands above shoulders or palms on the barricades. Basic equipment requirements are:

  • A proper, safe gun handling and shooting mindset
  • Eye and hearing protection
  • A safe, serviceable handgun
  • Optics are allowed.
  • At least 250 rounds of ammunition is recommended
  • A safe holster that covers the trigger guard and retains the gun during normal activities. (A dropped loaded gun is a match disqualification.) 
  • Shooting from a concealment carry is not allowed
  • Minimum four hi-cap magazines (12+ rounds) or eight single stack magazines
  • Minimum eight revolver speed loaders, or a loading block
    • Remember; extra is always suggested!

AGC NRA Action Pistol matches can be shot as a club match or as an NRA Approved Action Pistol match.  NRA Approved match scores can be sent into the NRA for ranking.  Starting in 2023 AGC will also host an NRA Regional 2 Day tournament. 

Costs for Action Pistol matches at AGC are $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. (Regional Tournament prices will vary) Action Pistol matches are held on the second Saturday of the month.  Setup starts at 7:30am in berms 2, 6 and 7.  All members and non-members are welcome to participate.  All match registration is through Practiscore (https://practiscore.com).  It is quick and easy to setup your own Practiscore account online.