MarkCO
08-03-2016, 16:55
So on the CRC schedule is the Athletic Shooting Challenge on October 29th...what the heck is that? Or, has Mark finally gone off the deep end?
Athletic (American) Shooting Challenge (ASC) is unlike other action shooting sports in that it is meant to test the competitor’s fundamental shooting skills, physical endurance and their ability to complete minor tasks during a course of fire. While it may appear that a particular weapon system allowed offers advantage, it is rarely true. The required target presentations and the physical stressors place an emphasis on shooting fundamentals and physical endurance. A competitor with a 6 shot Revolver and a bolt action rifle can compete on a relatively equal footing with a high cap 2011 9mm and a Match grade AR15. Courses of fire can require from 10 to 36 rounds and require the competitor to cover from 100 to 300 yards with mental and physical stressors. 2 to 4 stages will comprise a local, one day match.
All targets will be steel, and must be hit from 3 to 5 times to advance within the stage. There are no walk-throughs, no reset after each competitor, and no penalties. You either finish under par for your score, or receive the maximum time for a DNF.
Two Divisions, Defense (12g SG and Pistol) and Offense (Carbine and Pistol). Pistol must be 9mm or larger and hold a minimum of 5 rounds. 12g SG must hold a minimum of 5 rounds, Carbine must be 9mm or more powerful and hold a minimum of 5 rounds.
Here is the stage 1 stage procedure for pistol and rifle (run 160 yards, shoot 20 rounds) to give you an idea.
PR:From Box A, at the start signal, hit the far gong 5 times with rifle. Table rifle and run to box C. Hit 5 KD plates. Assemble and load pistol magazine then run to Box D resetting plates on the way. Hit far gong 5 times. Run to Box A, then hit the far gong 5 times with rifle. If you do not go 5 for 5 on a target, you must reload and start over on that target.
This is a relatively simple stage, most will be much more demanding. Walls, kettle bells, tunnels and drags will be common physical stressors. Ballistics calculations, simple assembly could be mental stressors. Crossfit meets bullseye with a timer.
Athletic (American) Shooting Challenge (ASC) is unlike other action shooting sports in that it is meant to test the competitor’s fundamental shooting skills, physical endurance and their ability to complete minor tasks during a course of fire. While it may appear that a particular weapon system allowed offers advantage, it is rarely true. The required target presentations and the physical stressors place an emphasis on shooting fundamentals and physical endurance. A competitor with a 6 shot Revolver and a bolt action rifle can compete on a relatively equal footing with a high cap 2011 9mm and a Match grade AR15. Courses of fire can require from 10 to 36 rounds and require the competitor to cover from 100 to 300 yards with mental and physical stressors. 2 to 4 stages will comprise a local, one day match.
All targets will be steel, and must be hit from 3 to 5 times to advance within the stage. There are no walk-throughs, no reset after each competitor, and no penalties. You either finish under par for your score, or receive the maximum time for a DNF.
Two Divisions, Defense (12g SG and Pistol) and Offense (Carbine and Pistol). Pistol must be 9mm or larger and hold a minimum of 5 rounds. 12g SG must hold a minimum of 5 rounds, Carbine must be 9mm or more powerful and hold a minimum of 5 rounds.
Here is the stage 1 stage procedure for pistol and rifle (run 160 yards, shoot 20 rounds) to give you an idea.
PR:From Box A, at the start signal, hit the far gong 5 times with rifle. Table rifle and run to box C. Hit 5 KD plates. Assemble and load pistol magazine then run to Box D resetting plates on the way. Hit far gong 5 times. Run to Box A, then hit the far gong 5 times with rifle. If you do not go 5 for 5 on a target, you must reload and start over on that target.
This is a relatively simple stage, most will be much more demanding. Walls, kettle bells, tunnels and drags will be common physical stressors. Ballistics calculations, simple assembly could be mental stressors. Crossfit meets bullseye with a timer.