Bowling Pin Competition
Sign up
Please register on Practiscore.com by 3pm on the day of the event (space permitting).
Maximum of 18 shooters.
Prizes
1st Place wins free entry to another bowling pin shoot and pro shop credit!
Entry Fee
$15 for public, faculty and staff
$10 for GS students and youth
Equipment Rental
1 box of 9mm ammo, 1 Glock 9mm rental and event entry
$30 for the public, faculty and staff
$25 for GS students and youth
Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
| August 20, 2024 | T | 6:30 – 8:30pm |
| October 21, 2024 | M | 6:30 – 8:30pm |
| December 2, 2024 – Red Dot | M | 6:00 – 8:00pm |
| February 18, 2025 | T | 6:30 – 8:30pm |
| April 21, 2025 – Red Dot | M | 6:30 – 8:30pm |
| June 25, 2025 | W | 6:00 – 8:00pm |
This is a handgun match that is a great way for those new to shooting competition to get started and for those with a lot of experience to show off in a tough competition. Why has shooting bowling pins taken off to the extent it has? Because it’s fun! Bowling pins are a dynamic target, if you hit them off center they tend to fall down instead of going off the table. Once they’re lying down they’ll usually spin when hit on the ends instead of going off the table. These factors make the simple statement of “clear the table of 5 pins” more challenging than it sounds.
Participants must sign up in advance on Practiscore.com no later than 3:00 p.m. the day of the event (space permitting). All payments will be collected at check-in on the day of the event.
Please arrive at the SSEC no later than 6:15 p.m. to allow time for check-in, payment, and the safety brief. The event is open to the public. You do not have to be a member to participate in the competition.
Eligibility
Youth must be accompanied by an adult who must remain present. Participants are welcome to attend all competitions, but not required to as this is a drop in league.
How to play
Qualifying Rounds:
- Shoot 3 separate strings of 5 pins (String is one iteration of 5 pins)
- Your time is recorded and averaged
- Averaged time places you into our bracketed “Knock Out Round”
Shooter’s start position can be either be with firearm touching the table, if there is a table, or with the firearm pointed down at a 45 degree angle. When the timer sounds, the shooters commence firing until the RSO announces either:
- “Winner on the Left”
- “Winner on the right”
- “Tie table”
Knock Out Round:
- Matches are head to head
- First shooter to knock off all 5 pins wins the round
- Pins knocked over must be shot off the table onto the ground
- If there is a tie between shooters that match will be shot again
- All Knock Out Rounds are single elimination
RSO’s commands are typically:
- “Shooters to the line”
- “Load and make ready”
- “Ready on the left”
- “Ready on the right”
- “Standby”
Specifications
| Pin type | Five full sized bowling pins |
| Pin spots | Pins are spaced 16 inches apart, twelve inches from the front edge of the table |
| Magazines | The magazine load will be given during the safety brief. |
| Ammunition |
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| Division |
Center fire only, .380, 38 Special, 9mm, 40 and 45 calibers are allowed. Iron Sights Only
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| Waivers | Filled out prior to start of event |
| Safety Brief | Everyone must be present for the safety brief which will take place 15 minutes prior to the timing round |
| Suggested Items | 1 Firearm, 2 boxes ammo, 3 magazines, hearing and eye protection, long sleeve shirts and pants |
We are now offering two Red Dot Bowling Pin Competitions. These dates are noted in the calendar. Please note the following changes.
- General course of fire may be altered
- Red dot optics are PERMITTED
- Competitors who wish to compete without a red dot may do so. Please note that the course of fire may be designed for red dot shooters and there will not be a separate division for iron sights.
- Competitors who wish to practice with a red dot in a competition prior to December 2nd and April 21st may do so. These competitors will not be eligible to win the events and may be placed in a Red Dot specific bracket depending upon registration numbers.
All other rules for Bowling Pin Competition will be the same.
Last updated: 10/31/2024
