About CPS
COSSA Practical Shooting is a subgroup of the greater COSSA association. Our specific emphasis is to utilize modern firearms (primarily handguns) in a "practical" manner. We focus on accuracy and speed at a variety of distances and scenarios. Our objective is to develop safe shooters who have an interest in improving their skills. Toward that end, we host multiple matches and instructional sessions of various disciplines throughout the year.
New Shooters:
For your first event, we want to you focus on safety. We offer to pair you up with a mentor during your first event (or whenever you want) if you would like one. Your mentor is there to answer any questions, help you with your firearms, and walk you through the basics of safe shooting. Please do not buy a bunch of gear before your first event. Come out and borrow gear or observe an event and talk with the shooters. After that, decide on what you want for gear. If you are a shooter who would like to borrow gear (firearms, ammunition, holsters, etc), please feel free to contact us and we will work with you. Don't let a lack of gear prevent you from attending an event!
We recommend shooters have a basic knowledge of their firearms (how to load, unload, and work the firing controls). If you are not familiar with your firearm(s) please contact us. We can work to arrange one-on-one instruction for you with a friendly and knowledge member, or we do offer Introduction to Shooting clinics on a semi-regular basis.
Observers:
Observers are always welcome to come and watch our events. If you wish we can assign you a mentor as well.
Juniors:
Juniors are welcome to come compete or observe. Junior shooters are considered ages 12 to 17. All junior shooters need a parent/guardian with them at the event. If your junior shooter is below the age of 12, please contact us to discuss options.
CPS Philosophy
At every event, we strive for:
SAFETY, SPORTSMANSHIP, and FUN…
in that order!
**SAFETY MANUAL**
If you are new to competition shooting, we highly advise you to read our Safety Manual. It will give you a comprehensive understanding of what goes on in a shooting match and how we expect all our competitors to conduct themselves. Read Safety Manual
Facilities
The CPS USPSA events and practices at COSSA generally use bays #2 through #6 at our facility. Our primary bays have weather shelters with wood stoves for shade in the summer and protection from the elements in the winter. During the winter months, the stoves are a most welcome addition. We have two shoot houses, in bay #4 and bay #6, which are used to provide a bit of realism to many of our self-defense type field courses.
USPSA
Match Fees
Fees may vary for special events, but in general we charge:
Match Fee - $20 (Juniors 12-17, $10)
Setup Time - 8:30am. Please help us build the match. stages. We need all hands on deck to put together a fun, complete match.
Observers are welcome for free, but they must all sign in at the match.
Everyone must wear eye & ear protection.
About USPSA
This is a pistol discipline that focuses on the balance of speed and accuracy. Through creative stage design, shooters are encouraged to find the quickest and most accurate way to engage multiple targets. Various props such as rooms, vehicles, fences, barricades, barrels, etc. are utilized to present interesting challenges.
STEEL CHALLENGE
Match Info
Fees may vary for special events, but in general we charge:
Match Fee - $10 (Juniors 12-17, $5)
Match Start - 10:00AM
Observers are welcome for free, but they must all sign in at the match.
Everyone must wear eye & ear protection.
About Steel Challenge
Steel shooting offers a port of entry to the shooting sports that is far less intimidating than practical shooting. Steel shooting provides an excellent starting place for young or beginning shooters. It also provides a soft way for those who have begun to suffer the problems associated with aging to remain involved in the shooting sports.
MULTIGUN
Weapon/Ammo Guidlelines
Pistols: 9mm is the minimum (and most common) caliber. 1600fps or less. A belt mounted holster for your pistol would be very helpful but not required. We can work around it.
Shotguns: 20 gauge or larger. #6 Birdshot or smaller.. Slugs shall be 1.5 oz lead or smaller. No buckshot. Most of our events will only have birdshot and maybe 1 or 2 slugs.
Rifle: 5.45x39mm is the minimum caliber. .223 Remington is the most common caliber. Tracer, incendiary, armor piercing or steel/tungsten/composite core projectiles are not allowed.
NOTE: If a target is damaged or destroyed by a competitor they will required to pay for or replace that target. No binary triggers allowed.
Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) – 9mm is the minimum caliber for PCC. Ammo speed is less than 1600 fps.
Match Fees
Fees may vary for special events, but in general we charge:
Match Fee - $25 (Junior 12-17, $15)
Setup Crew - Please arrive 1.5 hours before event start time to help setup.
Observers are welcome for free, but they must all sign in at the match.
Everyone must wear eye & ear protection.
About Multigun
This event type, designed to develop a well rounded shooter who is proficient at multiple firearms, incorporates rifle, pistol, shotgun, and pistol caliber carbine (PCC) style firearms. Stage designs vary from close-quarter engagements to long-range accuracy challenges. Shooters can generally chose to use a PCC, rifle/pistol or rifle/pistol/shotgun to engage targets in stages.