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Howick Pistol Club

Pistol NZ Disciplines

IPSC - International Practical Shooting Confederation Dilgentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed is the international motto of practical shooting. Matches consist of 'stages' where a the shooter uses a combination of techniques to engage multiple targets, moving targets, targets that react when hit, penalty targets, or even partially covered targets, obstacles, movement, competitive strategies, and other techniques are all a part of IPSC shooting to keep the athletes challenged and the spectators entertained.
Action Shooting - NRA Action shooting like IPSC uses speed and accuracy to keep competitors on edge, with many stages to be completed within a short time limit.
C.A.S - Cowboy Action Shooting Shot to international rules (Single Action Shooting Society, S.A.S.S) using firearms from the late 1800's to more modern 1900's firing black powder and smokeless cartridges. Dressing the part of a cowboy or early NZ pioneer is a mandatory requirement and whole families are involved in this fun sport.
ISSF - International Shooting Sports Federation Precision shooting with some rapid fire matches, ISSF is the only pistol sport represented at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, NZ has had ISSF shooters at the Commonwealth Games for the past 30years and are our shooters are regularly in the medals.
H.M.S - Handgun Metallic Silhouette Long Range pistol shooting, involving animal silhouette targets at ranges up to 200m
Muzzle Loading - Black Powder Matches are held for flintlock pistols, percussion pistols and revolvers, both originals and modern designs.

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Upcoming Events

Sun Sep 05 @08:00 -
IPSC Club Competition

Sun Sep 12 @08:30 - 01:00PM
Training

Sun Oct 03 @08:00 - 05:00PM
SPM Club Champs - Service Match

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