Action matches consist of field course and standard exercise stages. The standard exercise stages dictate shooting position, mandatory reloads and sometimes restrict the number of shots that can be fired. The field course stages, which are what make Action matches unique, require movement, reloads, and problem solving by the shooter to complete the course and engage all the targets — in a safe manner of course.

Stages scores are determined by dividing the number of points (determined by hits on target) by the time it takes to complete the stage to determine the hit factor for the competitor. A combination of accuracy and speed is needed to be a top Action competitor, but not everyone attends the match for competition. We always welcome new shooters and people who just want to have fun while gaining experience in safely handling a firearm.

The LPC is an affiliated USPSA club (United States Practical Shooting Association, www.uspsa.org). Competitors do not have to be members of USPSA to participate in our matches.

Following each Action Match we have a Side Match. The Side Match is scored separately and is not associated with the Action Match. The Side Matches after the Action Match alternate through the year as follows:

• Pistol Caliber Carbine in Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
• Rifle in Feb, May, Aug, Nov
• Shotgun in Mar, Jun, Sept, Dec

To join the email list for match reminders, or for more information, contact the Action Match director at action@lewistonpistol.org

Match results are now found at practiscore.com/results. Just search “LPC” to get the Action and Steel match results

Action Matches are scheduled on the first Sunday of each month.

All Action Matches are at the Bernie Petersen Memorial Range on Lenville road outside of Moscow. Setup and registration starts at 9:00 AM with shooting starting at 10:00 AM. The entry fee is $15 for LPC members, $20 non-members. Participants should bring eye and ear protection, a sturdy holster, a reliable handgun of at least .38 or 9mm caliber, magazines or speed loaders to hold at least 24 rounds, and a minimum of 250 rounds of ammunition. New shooters to the club shoot for free.

Our club's own Kevin Imel, NROI Range Master Instructor, has written a series of Stage Design Articles for USPSA's Front Sight magazine. You should avail yourself of his vast knowledge here: http://www.uspsa.org/NROI-stage-design.php .

Check our club information and resources for Stage Design at the Petersen Memorial Range.

New Shooters: New Shooters, please see our New Shooter Instructions page. New shooters to the club shoot their first Action Match free!