Cochise Defensive Pistol Match

Open to the public · All skill levels welcome

Cochise Defensive Pistol Match

A friendly monthly match at the Sierra Vista Range. No trophies, no prizes, just bragging rights. Beginners, ladies and teens welcome.

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November is the Zombie Match The annual Zombie Match. Practice your head shots!
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The Cochise Defensive Pistol Match is open to the public and is sponsored by the Cochise Gun Club in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Shooters at all levels are welcome, including beginners, ladies and teens. This is a fun match: no trophies, awards or prizes are given, just “bragging rights”. In February and August a qualifier stage is run to help shooters measure their performance.

The stage designs are posted on the results page after each match.

Match format

  • Scoring is based on time and accuracy.
  • Stock service pistols or revolvers suitable for concealed carry (no race guns).
  • Minimum recommended caliber is 9mm because of the target activators. A .22 may not knock over the “poppers”.
  • Stock service holsters only, IWB or OWB, worn on the strong-side hip centered on the leg seam. Appendix carry with RSO approval.
  • At least 2 magazines or 2 speed loaders are needed. Magazine pouches are helpful.
  • Revolver friendly (autos typically need a magazine change on each stage).
  • Normally 4 stages, mainly IDPA targets for scoring. Steel and reactive targets may also be used.
  • Bring 100 rounds of target ammunition. A typical match uses about 50.
  • Eye and ear protection required.
  • Typical shooting distances are 3 to 15 yards, 25 yards maximum.
  • Shooters are classified by ability and compete against others at the same skill level. Strive for a balance of speed and accuracy: shoot accurately, shoot fast and have FUN!!
  • Safety rules are covered at the start of every match.

Scoring

Score is total shooting time plus penalties:

PenaltyTime added
Hit in the -1 zone1 second
Hit in the -3 zone3 seconds
Miss5 seconds each
Hit on a non-threat5 seconds each
Failure to neutralize (miss on a required head shot, or all hits in the -3 zone)5 seconds
Procedural (not following a stage rule)3 seconds

Four basic rules of gun safety

  1. The gun is always loaded.
  2. Never point a gun at something you are not prepared to destroy.
  3. Always be sure of your target and what is behind it.
  4. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.

▶ Watch the April 2015 match video to see a sample of our stage designs.