Cornhusker State Games Olympic Rapid Fire Pistol July 11

Cornhusker State Games Pistol
TIMES:
Standard Pistol
Squadding: 8 a.m.
Shooting Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Center Fire Pistol
Squadding: 10:30 a.m.
Shooting Begins: 11 a.m.
Olympic Rapid Fire
Squadding: Noon
Shooting Begins: 1 p.m.
EQUIPMENT: Any safe .22 caliber pistol. Experts need legal UIT pistols. Firearms must fit in “the box”. All firearms will be inspected for safety. .32 caliber, .38 caliber, 9 mm caliber pistols or revolvers used for Center Fire competition. Juniors and women may use .22 caliber during Center Fire event. No magnum loads. Eye and ear protection required. Open sights only. No scopes or red dot sights.
SANCTION: Competition is sanctioned by the National Rifle Association of America as a special tournament. NRA membership is not required.
RULES: Current UIT rules will apply. Only safe gun handling is accepted. Chief Range Officer’s decisions are final. Any unsafe behavior by shooters or spectators will not be tolerated. Safe, young shooters are welcome but must be supervised.
Divisions/ Sub Divisions
Standard Pistol
Expert
Women
Junior
Novice
Non-Nebraskan
Senior
Center Fire Pistol/Governors Ten
Expert
Women
Junior
Novice
Non-Nebraskan
Senior
Olympic Rapid Fire
Expert
Women
Junior
Novice
Non-Nebraskan
Senior
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:
Expert: Experts are all registered shooters with a classification USA Shooting or NRA in any discipline.
Novice: Novices are all shooters without any classification. Novice shooters who have won a gold medal in the 2024 or 2025 Cornhusker State Games must shoot as an Expert.
Junior: Juniors are shooters 18 years or younger as of July 11, 2026.
Senior: Seniors are shooters 65 years or older as of July 11, 2026.
COMPETITION FORMAT
Standard Pistol:
4 strings-5 shots–150 seconds at 25 meters (B-17 target)
4 strings-5 shots–20 seconds at 25 meters (B-17 target)
4 strings-5 shots–10 seconds at 25 meters (B-17 target)
A maximum of 50 shooters per Standard Pistol division. Events will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Center Fire Pistol:
Precision–5 sighters then 6 strings–5 shots–6 minutes at 25 meters (B-17 target)
Duel–5 sighters then 6 strings–5 shots at 25 meters (B-39 target)
A maximum of 50 shooters per Center Fire Pistol division. Events will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Olympic Rapid Fire Pistol:
4 strings-5 shots–8 seconds at 25 meters (B-39 target)
4 strings-5 shots–6 seconds at 25 meters (B-39 target)
4 strings-5 shots–4 seconds at 25 meters (B-39 target)
A maximum of 50 shooters per Olympic Rapid Fire Pistol division. Events will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration:
First Event Paid MUST be Standard Price.
Additional Events use Additional Event Pricing.
PRICING DEADLINES:
$30 for first event until February 18
$35 for first event until April 22
$40 for first event until June 17
$45 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1
Additional events – $15
FURTHER INFORMATION
Sport Specific Questions: Contact Pistol Shooting Director Bill Starkey at bstarkey@hornady.com.
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.