SGC Challenge League

SGC Challenge League* is IDPA style shooting. IDPA, or "International Defensive Pistol Association", is a large international organization for competitive shooting that stresses the use of firearms and holsters that are suitable self-defense; this is somewhat distinct from the USPSA/IPSC style which allows the use of specialized firearms and holsters as well as calibers that might not be practical for carry and personal defense.

Defensive pistol shooting as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment including full charge service or personal defense ammunition to solve simulated "real world" self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in Defensive Pistol events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. Defensive Pistol offers an exciting new forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques, and courses of fire are mandated. Defensive Pistol is the place to compete with common service pistols such as the Beretta, Glock or Sig.

This is a shooting sport where your concealed carry holster could also be your match holster without handicap. When you come to a Defensive Pistol match you cannot only use your duty / CCW equipment, you can be completely competitive with it! If you're interested in using truly practical pistols drawn from practical holsters to solve challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then Defensive Pistol is the sport for you.

The stages fired will fall into two categories: Self-defense scenarios or Standard exercises. The self-defense scenarios are simulations of actual or possible "real world" confrontations. These scenarios typically require shots from 3 - 20 yards and often require the shooter to change firing points and shoot from awkward positions. Standard exercises do not attempt to simulate a potential threat situation but are designed to test specific shooting and gun handling skills. Defensive Pistol matches offer diversity and truly test both accuracy and speed.

Defensive Pistol matches typically require the use of a service type pistol or revolver of 9mm/.38 Special or larger caliber. If your handgun is suitable for self-defense use, it will probably be competitive for Defensive Pistol matches. Practical concealed carry type holsters are stipulated for Defensive Pistol use. A common service pistol / revolver such as a Beretta 92F, Glock 17/22, Sig 226, Colt 1911A1, S&W 686 or Ruger GP-100 carried in a common pancake style holster is all that is needed to be competitive in Defensive Pistol matches.

SGC Challenge League categorizes firearms into 4 divisions:

SSP (stock service pistol) 9mm, or larger. double-action, double-action only, safe action

ESP (enhanced service pistol) pistol modified beyond ssp pistol rules. Also includes single action pistols in calibers other than .45acp.

CDP (custom defensive pistol) .45acp semi-automatics

SSR (stock service revolver) .38 special, or larger. No moon clips allowed. Only six shot revolvers allowed.

ESR (enhanced service revolver) 9mm, or larger. Moon clips and 7-8 shot revolvers are allowed here.

Matches are fun and instructive and offer numerous courses of fire.

* SGC Challenge League is not affiliated with IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association)

Schedule

1st Wednesday of every month

Matches start at 5:30pm
3 to 4 Stages

Sign up the day of the match:
4:30pm - 5:30pm

New Shooter Briefing
5:15pm - 5:30pm
(Mandatory for new shooters-PLEASE DON'T BE LATE!)

Course Requirements

• Participants must be at least 18 years of age or with parent/guardian
• Ammunition: approximately 100 rounds
• Handgun (Handguns may be rented for the leagues at SGC)
• 3 extra magazines for semi-automatics or 4 speed loaders for revolvers
• Adequate hearing & eye Protection
• Comfortable & Appropriate Clothing
• A quality holster

Pricing

Non-members: $15
Members: $12
Titanium Members & LE: $8