SSD Academy Short Range Match on Sunday 10 August 2025

Hi Everyone:

The next Sensible Self Defense Academy Short Range Match is Sunday, 10 August 2025.

Please note: WE DO NOT accept credit cards. CASH ONLY.

Start Time: We have a start time of 9:30 am.

We will be using Practiscore in the Short Range Match. It will significantly speed up the match start if everyone will pre-register on Practiscore at the following link:

https://practiscore.com/ssd-academy-short-range-match-13-april-2025/register

Also: You can always search Practiscore for "SSD" to register for upcoming matches

You must have a Practiscore account; however, it is free.

SIGN UP: 0845HRS - 0920HRS. If you are a new shooter, please arrive by 9:00 am. New shooters meeting at 9:10. Shooter Check-in Closes at 0920. Hammer down at 0930 (9:30am).

If you are running late, that's fine; please text or call me at 210-571-1617 and I will keep you on the roster. If your plans change and you cannot attend, please withdraw as a courtesy to other shooters. We often wait for shooters who have not withdrawn and this delays the match start.

Pay at the match. Cost: $25.00, Shooting 2 divisions or a 2nd gun (shooting the match twice), add $10.

LOCATION: Cedar Ridge Range, 7110 Farm to Market 1863, Bulverde, TX ; (830) 980-4424; www.cedarridgerange.com

Stages will be posted on Practiscore (click the “stages” tab)
You need your pistol, 3 magazines (minimum), a holster, and magazine carrier. Revolver shooters need the equivalent for their pistols.

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You may also shoot a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) in 22 LR, 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, or 30 Carbine. We also have a Pistol Caliber manual rifle category so you may shoot a lever gun or other manual rifle in 38 Special, .357, .44, etc. These calibers ONLY--no .556, .300 Blk Out, etc. Please bring PCC in a case or on a cart.

For More Information or Questions:

ericlamberson@sensibleselfdefense.com

Ammunition: 100 rounds minimum for one gun assuming few or no misses. Does not hurt to bring more.

Short-Range Course of Fire

The Short Range Match uses IDPA-style scoring and follows IDPA safety principles; however, it is not IDPA. Generally no target will be greater than 10 yards away from the shooter. Most stages are based upon a real-life event that was recorded on video and adapted for a square range. Otherwise, it is a regular course of fire, with some stages requiring a reload. When I send out the match results I include a link to the video of the events from that match. The idea is for the shooter to solve the problem and then view the video of the actual event to understand how it happened in real-life.

The short-range course of fire match seeks to replicate real life scenarios where you are more likely to use carry-suitable handguns. The match's guiding principle is to improve concealed carry skills. Ideally, shooters will use a pistol they carry to shoot the match. All pistols may be loaded to magazine capacity; however, the match may have some reloads on the clock or some malfunction drills.

Shooters may use any belt holster and magazine carrier/speed loader carrier suitable for carrying the pistol concealed. Shooters may reload from the pocket; however, no drawing a pistol from the pocket, a fanny pack, shoulder holster, etc. If in doubt, please ask

Set Up: Set up assistance sincerely appreciated. Please arrive at 7:50 a.m.
For More Information or Questions:

Regards, Eric
ericlamberson@sensibleselfdefense.com
210-571-1617