Department Shooting Comps

[fullrearview]

What happened to the shooting competitions that departments used to partake in? When did things change?

I know it used to be a big deal to be the department's top shot, I'm just wondering what changed and how we can bring them back.

[Ron-Solo]

With our Department, it all came down to funding.

We used to have the annual charity "Shoot out" at High Noon up at Wayside. It started out as LASD VS. LAPD, but was then opened up to any law enforcement team.

With budget cuts and staffing issues, the range staff was not able to open the range for the competetion, which was held on a Sunday. All the range staff are off duty on Sundays and there was no funding to pay them to come in. The Department regulations are very specific as to the number of range staff per shooter at any given time.

It was always a great day. They even had a trophy that was a horse's behind for the lowest score of the day. It was a perpetual trophy, so your name went on it and it was displayed all year, making you want to shoot better.

[drewXD/G23]

All State Police Equipment puts a LEO only shooting comp on every year..... Our last one was two weeks ago and saw new teams...... Alot of fun with firearms demo's from top manufactures through out the day......

[Ron-Solo]

Yeah, Drew, you guys need to add a retired category for us old farts.

[Watchur6]

How does the competition work? Specific departments? Do you have to be sponsored by your department or can you join with officers from your department on your own?
Sounds like fun.

[cindynles]

The United States Police and Fire Championships (Police Games) is coming up next month at Pala.

To be held at Pala (Linea de Fugeo)

3 gun Tuesday June 18
individual action pistol Thursday June 20
team action pistol Friday June 21

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=761062

[drewXD/G23]

All State Police Equipment shooting comp is open to all active law enforcement you can enter now or by next march..... 4 man team's this year we saw City, county, state and federal agency's! 21 teams in all this year... It's alot of fun and there are awards and gear give aways to top team and individual place!!! Let me know if your interested.... Send me a PM

[415dog!]

All state steel challenge was a blast. I didn't expect to have such a good time.

[SoCalDep]

It was good times... And I'll never forget the impromptu "SWAT Roll"!

Best ever!

[drewXD/G23]

Well it's great to hear you enjoyed the event..... It sounds like you both will be competing next year?