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What is P.P.C.?Police Pistol Combat, or P.P.C., was originally developed as a training tool for police officers, teaching them to shoot at a black silhouette target. It has since evolved into a competitive sport that includes both police officers and civilians.Who is Eligible?By virtue of its origin, any peace officer is eligible to shoot at P.P.C. matches. In addition, any civilian who has attended an approved P.P.C. training seminar can also participate. Minimum equipment required:
Most PPC shooters use .38 Special Smith & Wesson K or L frame revolvers. There are many modifications that can be done, but a stock gun will be fine to get started. Trigger jobs, custom grips, heavy barrels and sight ribs are among the most popular modifications. Optical sights, ports or compensators, and barrels over 6 inches in length are specifically disallowed. All shooting is done two handed. The standard short course of fire consisting of 60 rounds, is fired in 4 stages. Each stage is timed. Ideally ranges indicate the start and end of the stage with turning targets. Frequently on outdoor ranges such as EOHC's, the start and stop signal is a whistle blast. If more PPC competitors join the club, we would certainly look at getting a turning target system. In the following descriptions, we'll assume that the targets turn. The targets are B27R silhouettes. The first target, called the A target, is for the first two stages: Stage 1 - 12 rounds in 20 seconds at 21 feet, all double action. Standing position with no support. Starting with a loaded, holstered gun (all by range officer's command) and at least one extra speedloader, when the target turns, draw, fire six rounds, reload, then fire six more rounds before 20 seconds expire. Stage 2 - 18 rounds in 90 seconds at 75 feet, all double action. Starting with a loaded, holstered gun and at least two extra speedloaders, when the target turns, draw, kneel and shoot six rounds. Reload, then using a supplied barrier, shoot six left handed from the left side of the barricade. Reload and shoot six right handed from the right side of the barricade. After the line is safe, again by range officer's command, you will change from your A to your B target. Stage 3 - 6 rounds in 12 seconds from 75 feet, all double action. Standing position with no support. Starting with a loaded, holstered gun, shoot six rounds. Stage 4 - 24 rounds in 165 seconds from 150 feet, may be shot single or double action. Starting with a loaded, holstered gun, and at least three extra speedloaders, when the target turns, draw, assume a seated position and fire six rounds. Reload, assume a prone position, fire six rounds. Reload, stand, then fire six rounds left handed from the left side of the barricade. Reload, then fire six rounds right handed from the right side of the barricade. Most PPC matches have various categories for different firearms, the open class allows guns with up to 6 inch barrels and adjustable sights while the service class is restricted to service revolvers (usually with barrels no more than 5 inches and non-adjustable sights). The snub nose event is usually limited to revolvers with 2-3 inch barrels. As more and more police departments are switching to semi-automatics, most matches will also have a separate category for semi-automatics. The nice feature of PPC is its relatively relaxed pace - with speedloaders anyone can meet the time limits and you don't have to be athletic to do well.
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