I was of the generation that grew up shooting tin cans off a fence with .22s.

Bowling pin shooting simply takes it to the next level.

Think of it as plinking with centerfires.

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His invention brought him success, and to give back, he created the pin shooting sport.

The event ended in 1998, and Richard left Second Chance.

Check out the link to their website below for the schedule and info on the event.

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Its female friendly, too.

Richard gives lady competitors a bonus off their time.

That means you want power.

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Something like an XD-M in .45 ACP or 10mm will do you fine if youre a Prefers Polymer Person.

Stock Gunis the most popular division.

Having shot every one of these matches, Ive found myself settling on the 1911 .45.

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It has served me well.

Pin Gunis the division for pistols with expansion chamber compensators, but still wearing conventional sights.

At the Pin Shoot, Ive seen overall high score go to a shooter with a stock gun.

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Its still going strong.

Space Gunis where you might have an optical sight along with all the Pin Gun accoutrements.

Or, you’ve got the option to just shoot it with iron sights.

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Concealed Carrydivision is for smaller handguns.

At first, they only allowed 3.5 or shorter barrels, but theyre allowing 4 for 2020.

This event, called the 912, is generally shot with a double stack 9mm.

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I use a Springfield Armory Custom Shop XD-M 9mm for that.

Starting magazine capacity is unlimited.

Be sure to keep an eye out for it!

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