2027 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge

About this match

Pickaway County Sportsmen, Inc. (PCSI) proudly presents the 2027 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge, a Tier 2 sanctioned IDPA match. Gates open at 7:30 AM. Match Starts: 10:00 AM Saturday, August 28, 2027, and ends at approximately 2:00 PM Sunday, August 29, 2027. Times are Eastern Time Zone. LOCATION: Pickaway County Sportsmen, Inc. 8100 SR22 East, Circleville, OH 43113 Join us for the 2027 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge, a Tier 2 match sanctioned under the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) hosted by Pickaway County Sportsmen, Inc. (PCSI). This years match features 9 total stages, including 7 scenario stages, a warm-up, a cool down, and an equipment check. Round count will be approximately 150. MATCH SCHEDULE: - Saturday, August 28: Staff and competitor shoot ** 7:30 AM 9:30 AM: Check-in and mandatory equipment check. Arrive early to ensure plenty of time to check-in, complete equipment check, and make it to the shooters meeting. ** 8:00 AM: CSO walk-thru ** 9:30 AM: Steel calibration ** 9:45 AM: Shooters meeting at Division barn. ** 10:00 AM: First shots. - Sunday, August 29: Competitor shoot ** 7:30 AM 9:30 AM: Check-in and mandatory equipment check. Arrive early to ensure plenty of time to check-in, complete equipment check, and make it to the shooters meeting. ** 8:00 AM: SO walk-thru ** 9:30 AM: Steel calibration ** 9:45 AM: Shooters meeting at Division barn. ** 10:00 AM: First shots. REGISTRATION: - Registration opens in PractiScore.com on April 1, 2027. - Registration closes on July 28, 2027, at 5:00 PM. - Match fee is $90. - Make check or money order payable to PCSI and mail to Doug Williard, 211 Cherokee Court North, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. - Match fee must be received no later than August 4, 2027 (one week after registration closes). - Cancellations/Withdrawals after close of registration will not receive a refund. Refunds requested before the close of registration will incur a $10.00 administration fee. - No Division changes or refunds after registration closes. - Classification changes will be allowed after close of registration as necessary. - Select only one subcategory as outlined in IDPA Match Administration Rules, Section M-5.4. Subcategories recognized include Junior (12yoa 17yoa), Senior (50yoa 64yoa), Distinguished Senior (65yoa & older), Lady (gender at birth), Industry (employed in firearms industry), International (currently live full-time outside of U.S.A.), Military (currently serving in Armed Forces), Law Enforcement (currently paid full or part-time law enforcement with arrest authority). - Participants will receive 1 point toward 2028 IDPA Nationals qualification. SQUADDING: - Squad selection is on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received and registration approved. - Please squad yourself promptly to ensure placement with your preferred group. - No squad changes can be made after registration closes. - Squad assignments may be modified to even out squads. MATCH DIVISIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS: The match is open to all IDPA classifications (novice and above), in the following divisions: - Backup Gun (BUG) - Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) - Carry Optics (CO) - Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP) - Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) - Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) - Revolver (REV) - Stock Service Pistol (SSP) AWARDS: - Awards will be presented following IDPAs Match Administration Rules. Each award will include the recipient's name. As such, and to streamline the conclusion of the match, awards will be mailed to recipients rather than presented during an awards ceremony. DOOR PRIZES: - At Sign-In, you will receive your swag bag containing sponsor provided door prizes and information. If you ordered a match jersey from ZeroSports by mid-July, you would receive it at that time as well. - To ensure that each competitor receives sponsor donated products and to maximize the marketing value for our sponsors, a blind door prize drawing will be held before the start of the match. Your door prizes and a list of our sponsors with their contact information will be found in your swag bag. RULES AND SAFETY: - Per IDPA announcement, use of the SIG Sauer P320 in all its variants are prohibited from any competition or event under the name of IDPA. - PCSI operates a cold range. Loaded firearms are prohibited on PCSI property unless the person is actively shooting a course of fire during the match. - PCSI requires all persons entering ranges to sign-in/out at the shed by the clubhouse. - Persons not registered for the match must sign the waiver found in the shed by the clubhouse prior to proceeding to the ranges. - Serpa type holsters are not permitted. - Appendix carry is permitted, if compliant with IDPA safety standards. - Eye & ear protection is required at all times on the ranges. - Muzzles over berm will result in a match DQ, exception being revolvers with open cylinders during reload. - A dropped firearm anywhere on club property is a match DQ. - PCCs require a chamber flag and will be carried to and from the line muzzle down. - You must be a current member of IDPA with a current classification to shoot the match. - The current IDPA and Match Administration rules will apply to this match. It is the responsibility of the shooter to know and follow those rules and to ensure a current IDPA membership and classification. - Juniors must have a parent or guardian present with the shooter at every stage. MATCH BOOK: - Match book will only be available electronically and will be released on Monday before the match. MATCH JERSEY: - Commemorative match jerseys for competitors are available to be purchased through ZeroSports. A link to purchase the commemorative match jersey will be sent to competitors on their registration confirmation email. - Staff are provided a commemorative match jersey. SNACKS AND WATER: - Snacks and water will be stocked and available at each bay. FIRST AID: - First aid personnel will be available to address medical emergencies and minor injuries throughout match. - AEDs are available on exterior east wall of Clubhouse and Division barn. LODGING: - Match hotel to be updated. Hotels are available in Circleville and Canal Winchester, Ohio SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow us on Instagram (@pcsidefensivepistol) and Facebook for match updates and photos. CERTIFIED CSOs AND SOs: - Certified CSO's and SO's working the match receive a free match jersey and shoot Saturday for free. - Please email Doug Williard at pcsiidpa@gmail.com if you are a certified CSO or SO and wish to work the match. In the email include your IDPA membership number and information on previous IDPA sanctioned matches you have worked as a CSO or SO. CONTACT: - For questions about the match or information on sponsoring the match, please contact Match Director Doug Williard, A1028098, at pcsiidpa@gmail.com.