Precision Pistol

NRA Precision Pistol, also known as Bullseye Pistol, was formerly NRA Conventional Pistol and is a

competitive shooting sport with roots in the history of the NRA and the development of marksmanship

in the United States. It emphasizes accuracy and precision, with competitors shooting handguns at

paper targets at fixed distances and time limits. The specific format of Precision Pistol began to take

shape in the 1930’s, though its roots are even earlier. The sport requires precise trigger control and strong mental focus.

Matches involve specific distances (e.g., indoor 50 feet; outdoor 50 yards for slow fire, 25 yards for

timed and rapid fire) and time constraints for each stage (e.g., 10 minutes for slow fire, 20 seconds for

timed fire, 10 seconds for rapid fire). Each stage (target) consists of ten shots, fired in two five shot

strings for timed and rapid fire. A National Match Course (NMC) consists of 1 each slow, timed, and

rapid targets for 30 shots totals. Formal competitions typically consist of three NMC for 90 shots.

Precision Pistol is traditionally shot one-handed but exceptions are permitted for handicapped and

wheelchair shooters. Indoor matches are generally shot with .22 rimfire guns. Formal NRA outdoor

matches shoot three 90 shot matches consecutively i.e. a .22 rimfire match, a center fire match (.32 to

.45 caliber), and a .45 caliber match for a total of 270 shots.

Vancouver Rifle and Pistol Club is NRA, USA Shooting, and CMP Sanctioned Club.

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