Fall Shootout 2026 Women’s League
Challenge your handgun skills in Defense Depot’s Fall Shootout, a four-week individual women’s shooting league featuring controlled pairs, timed fire, magazine management, and precision shooting at distances from 5 to 25 yards.
Participants will complete a 50-round course during each league week under the supervision of a Range Safety Officer. Weekly scores and X-ring hits will be recorded to determine the final league standings.
Defense Depot membership is not required. The $40 registration fee covers participation in the complete four-week league.
League Schedule
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Week 1: October 12–18, 2026
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Week 2: October 19–25, 2026
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Week 3: October 26–November 1, 2026
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Week 4: November 2–8, 2026
Each week’s course of fire and scoring must be completed by 6:00 p.m. Sunday of that league week.
League Information
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Four-week individual women’s shooting league
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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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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 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: 12
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Format: Six strings of two rounds
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Time limit: Three seconds per string
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Maximum score: 120 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire two rounds within three seconds. This string will be completed six times.
Target 2: Mid-Range Timed Fire
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Distance: 10 yards
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Rounds: 18
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Format: Three strings of six rounds
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Time limit: 15 seconds per string
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Maximum score: 180 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire six rounds within 15 seconds. This string will be completed three times.
Target 3: Long-Range Timed Fire
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Distance: 15 yards
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Rounds: 10
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Format: Two strings of five rounds
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Time limit: 60 seconds per string
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Maximum score: 100 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire five rounds within 60 seconds. This string will be completed twice.
Target 4: Long-Range Precision Fire
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Distance: 25 yards
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Rounds: 10
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Format: One string of 10 rounds
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Time limit: 120 seconds
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Maximum score: 100 points
On the RSO’s command, the shooter will fire 10 rounds within 120 seconds.
Match Scoring
All stages will use standard B27 targets. The X-ring counts as 10 points and will also serve as the tie-breaking measurement.
Weekly point totals and X-ring hits will both be entered into the scoring system. If two shooters finish with the same point total, the shooter with the greater number of X-ring hits will receive the higher ranking.
For example, if two shooters each score 400 points, but one has five X-ring hits and the other has nine, the shooter with nine X-ring hits will receive the higher ranking.
Awards and Recognition
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 league participation and the total number of registered 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
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.
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.
All participants must follow Defense Depot range rules and RSO commands throughout the competition.
