Fall Shootout 2026
Put your handgun skills to the test during Defense Depot’s Fall Shootout, a four-week individual men’s shooting league combining controlled pairs, timed fire, magazine changes, and precision shooting at distances from 5 to 25 yards.
The league takes place over four weeks starting on Oct 12th and runs through Nov 8th. Last day to register and complete week 1 shoot is Oct 18th. Participants will fire a 50-round course each week under the supervision of a Range Safety Officer and can complete each week's shoot anytime during the designated week. Scores and X-ring hits will be recorded weekly to determine the overall league standings.
Defense Depot membership is not required. The $40 registration fee covers participation in the complete four-week league.
League Information
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League Schedule
- Week 1 10/12/26 - 10/18/26
- Week 2 10/19/26 - 10/25/26
- Week 3 10/26/26 - 11/01/26
- Week 4 11/02/26 - 11/08/26
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Individual men’s competition
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Fall 2026 league series
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$40 participation fee for the complete league
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Defense Depot membership is not required
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RSO supervision required for timing and scoring
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Weekly shooting and scoring must be completed by 6:00 p.m. each league Sunday
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Minimum permitted caliber: .380 Auto
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No maximum caliber
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Standard B27 targets
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50 rounds per week
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200 rounds for the complete four-week league
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Maximum weekly score: 500 points
Weekly Course of Fire
Target 1: Close-Range Controlled Pairs
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Distance: 5 yards
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Rounds: 10
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Format: Five strings of two rounds
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Time limit: Three seconds per string
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Maximum score: 100 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire two rounds within three seconds. This string will be completed five times.
Target 2: Mid-Range Timed Fire
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Distance: 10 yards
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Rounds: 10
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Format: One string of 10 rounds
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Reload: Magazine change after five rounds
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Time limit: 20 seconds
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Maximum score: 100 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire 10 rounds within 20 seconds, completing a magazine change after the first five rounds.
Target 3: Long-Range Timed Fire
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Distance: 15 yards
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Rounds: 15
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Format: Three strings of five rounds
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Time limit: 10 seconds per string
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Maximum score: 150 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire five rounds within 10 seconds. This string will be completed three times.
Target 4: Long-Range Precision Fire
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Distance: 25 yards
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Rounds: 15
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Format: One string of 15 rounds
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Time limit: 45 seconds
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Maximum score: 150 points
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A magazine change may be required
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire 15 rounds within 45 seconds.
Scoring
All stages will use standard B27 targets. The X-ring counts as 10 points and will also serve as the league’s tie-breaking measurement.
Daily point totals and X-ring hits will both be entered into the scoring system. If two shooters have the same point total, the shooter with the greater number of X-ring hits will receive the higher ranking.
Line Calls
The RSO scoring the target will make all final line-call decisions. A bullet hole that visibly cuts a scoring-ring line will receive the higher point value. The benefit of the doubt will go to the shooter.
Awards
First Place
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50% of all collected league participation fees
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Fall Shootout League Champion plaque
The cash award depends on the number of participating shooters.
Second Place
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$50 Defense Depot gift card
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League plaque
Third Place
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$25 Defense Depot gift card
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League plaque
Malfunctions and Reshoots
There are no alibi strings for shooter-induced malfunctions. Shooters must safely tap, rack, and clear stoppages within the original time limit.
The RSO may authorize a reshoot only for range-equipment failure or a firearm malfunction determined not to have been caused by the shooter.
What Participants Should Bring
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A safe and serviceable handgun chambered in .380 Auto or larger
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Appropriate magazines or speedloaders
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At least 50 rounds of ammunition each week
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Eye and ear protection
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A willingness to compete safely and improve each week
All participants must follow Defense Depot range rules and RSO commands at all times.
