Winter League – Cuyahoga County Pistol League (CCPL)

CCPL consists of several club teams from Northeast Ohio competing in “Bullseye” matches (aka Precision Pistol). The top five individual scores from each team is used to decide the match winner. All participants also compete for recognition within their classification.

Matches are scheduled from late Fall to early Spring, with two matches conducted at each meeting. A banquet is held at the end of the season with awards and door prizes.  Learn more about CCPL on it’s own website that provide scheduling and statistical record of both Team and Individual efforts.

• Course of Fire: Each match is 30 .22 caliber rounds fired at 50 feet, off-hand (one hand, unsupported) as follows:
• Slow Fire: 10 shot string fired in 10 minutes
• Timed Fire: Two 5 shot strings, 20 seconds per string
• Rapid Fire: Two 5 shot strings, 10 seconds per string

International Defensive Pistol Association

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. Shooters competing in IDPA events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or gamesmanship. 

North Olmsted Sportsman’s Club has an active IDPA program. Club members meet on Friday evenings to practice their defensive pistol skills. See the club calendar for a schedule of IPDA events. IDPA courses of fire are changed each week to simulate various self-defense scenarios. Both accuracy and speed are tested in these scenarios.

All club members are invited to join in this exciting, fun and practical shooting sport. Non-members are invited to come and see IPDA in action. Each participant must attend an NOSC/IDPA Orientation before shooting for the first time at NOSC. Orientation is usually held on the last Friday of the month — check the Club Calendar for exact dates.  IDPA is open to members 21 years or age or older.  Practice nights are not open to minors or children.

Summer League

The NOSC Summer League consists of weekly .22 caliber “Bullseye” (aka Precision Pistol) matches during the Summer months from 7pm – 8:30 on Mondays.

• Course of Fire: Each match is 30 .22 caliber rounds fired at 50 feet, off-hand (one hand, unsupported) as follows:
• Slow Fire: 10 shot string fired in 10 minutes
• Timed Fire: Two 5 shot strings, 20 seconds per string
• Rapid Fire: Two 5 shot strings, 10 seconds per string

At the end of the Summer season, an outdoor match is held at Kelbly’s in North Lawrence, Ohio. The Kelbly’s outing consists of two .22 caliber matches which count for Summer League score averages, as well as fun matches with Center Fire (at least ,32 caliber) .45 caliber and Service Pistol.

Bowling Pin Shoot

As part of the NOSC Bowling Pin Shoot, participants have a maximum of 30 seconds to knock off 5 regulation bowling pins off of a plank.  Participants fire from behind a table, 25 feet from the pins. A “Floor Pin” is used as a starting aim point. Each participant shoots three sets of five pins removing the worst time and averaging the remaining two. Scores are determined by the time taken to remove all five pins from the plank.

The Bowling Pin Shoot utilizes .22 caliber semi-auto pistol magazines that can contain no more than 10 rounds. There are no restrictions regarding sites, grips or barrel length. Revolvers are also permitted. Three magazine or revolver speed loaders are recommended.  Shoots take place on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7-10 p.m.

Revolver League

More popularly called the “Dirty Harry League,” the Revolver League utilizes centerfire, double-action revolvers, bridging the spring season between the winter and summer shooting leagues. Learn how to shoot the way Clint Eastwood pretended he could shoot in the movies!

• Equipment: Double action revolver with iron sights. Caliber .32 and up. No magnum loads.
• Rules: All shots fired in Double Action Mode, starting with the pistol down at commence of fire. Offhand (one handed unsupported) from the 50′ line. Targets start edged, competitors may raise and commence fire when targets turn to face. No alibis or re-fires. This is pure pistol sport.
• Course of fire: One match consists of 3 targets, 1 each of slow, timed, and rapid fire. All targets are B-24R reduced silhouette target reverse printed with a red center. 2 matches fired each night, plus up to 2 make up matches or shoot ahead matches. No more than 4 matches per evening.
• Slow Fire: 10 shot string fired in 5 minutes.
• Timed Fire: Two 5 shot strings, 25 seconds per string.
• Rapid Fire: Two 5 shot strings, 15 seconds per string.

NOSC Challenge

This handgun program challenges the participant to engage a target at different distances. Shooting will be conducted from shooting benches which will be moved to the designated distances. Firing can be supported (both hands) or off hand (one-handed). Open to NOSC members and sponsored guests only.

Categories of Firearms

• Full Size – Firearms with magazine capacity of 10 or more rounds
• Carry/Revolver – Firearms with a capacity of less than 10 rounds

Sub-Categories

• Rimfire, Open Sights
• Rimfire, Red Dot Sights
• Centerfire, Open Sights
• Centerfire, Red Dot Sights

Course of Fire

• Distances: 9, 15, 21, 30 & 45 feet
• Time: 15 seconds per string
• Full Size Rounds: 10
• Carry/Revolver Rounds: 5

Both categories (Full Size & Carry/Revolver) will be shot concurrently (same distances and time). Two targets per match, the first for 9, 15 & 21 foot shoots. The second for 30 & 45 foot shoots. Targets will be NRA D-1s. Participants can fire multiple matches per session (time permitting) in the same or different categories/sub-categories.