DPC - METAL MANIA STEEL April 2026

NEW: Look for your ❗GATE CODE❗ in your Practiscore confirmation email.
You will need this code to enter the main gate at Dallas Pistol Club.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN:
Onsite check in & payment (cash only) closes at 8.55am - Arrive earlier to check in!
Shooters briefing: Begins ~15 minutes after registration closes. Match starts: ~30 minutes after registration closes.
Each squad will set up their first stage and will tear down their last stage to assist with the match - Thank you!
Holsters
Allowed: OWB holsters (outside waistband) with trigger cover and retention. Must be worn at 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock positions. Approved types include:
✅ Sturdy leather
✅ Kydex
✅ Race/Speed type
✅ Law Enforcement duty holsters
Restricted: Some holsters are not allowed, including:
❌ IWB (inside waistband)
❌ Shoulder holsters
❌ Thigh/drop-leg holsters
❌ Fanny packs
❌ Cross-draw holsters
Serpa-type holsters MAY be allowed if safety mechanism is deactivated & approved by MD
❗❗❗NOTICE: Effective as of August 4th, 2025, Dallas Pistol Club will NOT be permitting any usage of the SIG-Sauer P320 and/or any and all variations thereof on DPC property. If you'd like to shoot at Dallas Pistol Club, please bring another gun or contact the Match Director if you'd like to use a loaner gun.❗❗❗
Firearm Transportation
❗ Guns must be transported between stages in a box, rug, bag, or holster.
Ammunition & Magazines
⭐ Minimum 125–150 rounds required, but bring at least 200 rounds for safety.
⭐ You’ll need at least 3 magazines to avoid reloading between stages.
⭐ Stop Plates end a string immediately, regardless of remaining targets.
See the Dallas Pistol Club website for range rules & approved cartridges.
❌ 5.7 x 28mm ammunition is NOT allowed.
Divisions
Centerfire Pistol
✔ Carry Optics (CO)
✔ Open (OPN)
✔ Limited / Limited Optics
✔ Production (PROD)
✔ Single Stack (SS)
✔ Iron Sight Revolver / Optical Sight Revolver
Starting position: Gun loaded, holstered, wrists above shoulders.
Rimfire Pistol & Rifle
✔ Rimfire Pistol Iron (RFPI)
✔ Rimfire Pistol Open (RFPO)
✔ Rimfire Rifle Iron (RFRI)
✔ Rimfire Rifle Open (RFPO)
Starting position: Gun loaded, muzzle aimed at designated plate.
❗ Case/bag required for Rimfire Pistol & Rifle
❗ Chamber flag required for Rimfire Rifle (only handled on firing line)
Centerfire Low Ready (CFLR)
For shooters without holsters:
✔ CFLR - Iron (Iron sights)
✔ CFLR - Optic (Optic sights)
❓ Choosing Your Division - Examples:
Stock 9mm with iron sights ➡ PROD (Production)
Stock 9mm with iron sights, no holster ➡ CFLR - Iron
9mm with red dot sight ➡ CO (Carry Optics)
9mm with red dot & compensator ➡ OPN (Open)
Single-stack 1911 in .45 ACP ➡ SS (Single Stack)
Match Fees - Cash Only
✨ Non-Member Fee: $30 ($25 + $5 range fee)
Member Fees:
✨ Under 60: $15
✨ Senior (60–69): $10
✨ Super-Senior (70+): $5
✨ Lifetime Member: $0
✨ Additional guns: +$5 per gun
(Match Director may limit additional guns)
Spectators
❕ Observing is free for all.
❗ Eye & ear protection required.
❗ PractiScore registration OR eWaiver required at check-in.
Safety
❄ DPC is a “COLD” RANGE
Firearms may only be handled in:
❗ Designated “Safe Areas”
❗ On the firing line under RSO supervision