SSD Short Range Match – 11 April 26
Hi Everyone:
The next Sensible Self Defense Academy Short Range Match is Saturday, 11 April 2026
Cedar Ridge Range, 7110 Farm to Market 1863, Bulverde, TX 78163
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.
CASH ONLY – Cost is $30.00 for one gun; shooting a second gun or shooting the match twice is an extra $10.00.
Please Note: This is not an IDPA Match–Practiscore essentially forces us to use the IDPA scoring format and lists it as such.
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, .45 ACP, 44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, or 30 Carbine. 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. Manual rifles will only need to place one “zero” down hit to neutralize the target for some stages.
Ammunition: Less than 150 rounds depending upon how you shoot the match.
For More Information or Questions: [email protected]
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:
[email protected]
210-571-1617
Regards, Eric