Defensive Pistol League

Develop Defensive Shooting Skills in a Fun & Challenging Environment!

Looking for an opportunity to polish, improve or develop your defensive handgun skills? The Defensive Pistol League at the Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club is the perfect place to practice real-world defensive shooting techniques in a unique and structured way.

Whether you’re an experienced shooter or new to defensive handgun training, this league is designed to help you build confidence, improve accuracy and refine your shooting abilities—all while enjoying a little friendly competition!

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Why Join the Defensive Pistol League?

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A great distance for zeroing rifles and hunting practice.

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Participate whether you’ve never shot a league before or are a seasoned shooter

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A great distance for zeroing rifles and hunting practice.

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Enjoy friendly competition with potential prizes at the end of the season

Connect with like-minded shooters focused on improving their skills

2025 Season Schedule & Details

The Defensive Pistol League runs from May to September 2025 on Tuesday evenings every other week.

  • Free Warm-Up Night: April 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM
  • Season Start: May 6, 2025
  • Start Time: 6:00 PM
  • Round Count Per Night: 45-60 rounds
  • Stages Per Night: 2-3 courses of fire

Cost to Participate:

  • $15 per night
  • $120 for the season (non-members)
  • $100 for the season (members, prepaid)
    (Includes a league t-shirt!)

Walk-ins welcome all season!

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Scoring & Divisions

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Targets: Only USPSA targets used

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Scoring: Hit factor (points divided by time)

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Tracking: Scores are recorded in Practiscore

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Prizes awarded at the end of the season!

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Divisions for 2025

Open Division includes firearms with 3+ of the following modifications: flared magazine well, attached compensator/ported barrel, charging handle, race holster.

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Open Division

For modified handguns

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Defensive Division

For standard defensive handguns

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Safety Rules & Requirements

  • Mandatory Safety Briefing: Shooters must attend a safety briefing every night before shooting.
  • Cold Range: Firearms must be unloaded until you are the active shooter on a stage.
  • Safe Handling: Do not handle firearms while others are downrange.
  • Range Violations:
    Breaking the 180-degree rule = Disqualification for the night
    Trigger discipline violation = Disqualification for the night
  • Zero Tolerance for Alcohol & Drugs: Absolutely no consumption before or during shooting.
  • Stage Completion Procedure: Show an empty chamber to the Range Officer (RO); Slide down, hammer down (trigger pull required), then holster

Equipment Guidelines

  • Outside the waistband holsters only (must cover the trigger guard)
  • No magnified optics
  • No race-style competition gear (applies to Defensive Division)
  • Minimum of one extra magazine required
  • Defensive handgun required – revolvers allowed (but keep in mind it’s a timed event!)
  • No cover garments; clothing must be tucked in
  • Eye & ear protection required
  • Closed-toe shoes required
  • Stiff, carry belt recommended
  • RO has discretion to deem any equipment unsafe
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Warm-Up Night (Free!): April 29, 2025
League Begins: May 6, 2025
Location: Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club

Ready to put your defensive handgun skills to the test?

Purchase your season pass or nightly pass and join us for an exciting season of training, competition, and camaraderie!

Upcoming PIstol League Events

Apr 29
Warm Up Night – Defensive Pistol League

Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Link for Warm Up Night – Defensive Pistol League
May 06
Regular Defensive Pistol League Schedule

Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Link for Regular Defensive Pistol League Schedule
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