PPC gets its roots from very similar NRA events. The competition is demanding and shot over a variety of distances from 7 meters out to 50 meters. The shooter also uses a number of positions to shoot from, kneeling and prone positions included. PPC shooters use full size revolvers and pistols. This type of shooting demands that the shooter knows his equipment well as the level of difficulty increases from stage to stage. If you are new to shooting this is not the place to start. As a safety factor shooters who compete in this event should have attained gold class in NPA events to be able to compete as a safety factor. Being confident on the range and understanding all the rules are of paramount importance in these events, as a lot happens in a very short period of time.
Western Province Pistol provides for practice and competition in the following:
1500 Main Match, Distinguished Revolver Match,Distinguished Pistol Match, Stock Semi-Automatic Pistol Match,Service Revolver Match