An SSD-A Shotgun, Pistol, PCC Match

Hi Everyone:

We will have a pistol, shotgun, and PCC Match on Saturday 14 March 2026. Please note, this will be late afternoon and early evening match -- see below.

Cost CASH ONLY: $30.00 for one gun, an additional $10.00 if you wish to shoot a second gun. The range charges a significantly higher range fee for these matches.

All shooters participating in this match must have and demonstrate proper gun safety habits and skills.

Setup: 2:30 p.m.
Sign in: 3:45 p.m.
Match Starts: 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Cedar Ridge Range, 7110 Farm to Market 1863, Bulverde, TX; (830) 980-4424; [www.cedarridgerange.com](https://sensibleselfdefense.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f4f349768e9ca50baa67b382f&id=a7480f41c5&e=32663f3853 "This external link will open in a new window")
We will be using Practiscore for the match. Please pre-register HERE or at the link below:

https://practiscore.com/ssd-academy-short-range-match-14-march-2026/register

Please note the start time is 4:30 pm.

CHECK-IN: 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm

We welcome walk in registration if you decide to attend at the last minute.

Set up crew please arrive at 2:45 pm. Very important -- No set up crew, no match. Please send me a note if you can assist with set up.

We will close Check-In at 4:15. If you are running late, that's OK. Please call or text me and I will leave you on the match roster. As a courtesy to other shooters, please withdraw if you cannot attend.

EQUIPMENT: You need your pistol, 3 magazines (minimum), a holster, and magazine carrier. Revolver shooters need the equivalent for their pistols.

You may also shoot a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) in 22 LR, 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. These calibers ONLY--no .556, .300 Blk Out, etc. Please bring it in a case or cart.

If you wish you may shoot pistol caliber manual rifle in .38 Special, .357, or 44 calibers loaded to "special" power. Manual rifles will only need to place one “zero” down hit to neutralize the target for some stages. Please do not use full-power magnum loads which will damage the steel targets.

We will have several steel stages and you may shoot your home defense shotgun on the steel stages. If you shoot a shotgun, you may shoot bird shot or buckshot. NO SLUGS or steel shot! Slugs and steel shot are very dangerous and can ricochet off the target and cause serious injury or death.

Ammunition: Less than 150 rounds depending upon how you shoot the match.

For More Information or Questions: ericlamberson@sensibleselfdefense.com

Short-Range Course of Fire

The Short Range Match uses IDPA-style scoring and follows IDPA safety principles; however, generally no target will be greater than 15 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.

For More Information or Questions:

ericlamberson@sensibleselfdefense.com
210-571-1617