EQUIPMENT

Shooters are required to have a serviceable and safe pistol, either semi-automatic or revolver, with a minimum caliber of 9mm to participate in DAP action pistol shooting. Members typically use semi automatic pistols or revolvers made by Colt, Springfield Armory, Caspian, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Glock, and other manufacturers. Ammunition must be loaded to a power factor with the ability to knock down metal poppers which are calibrated to fall when shot with the equivalent of a factory loaded 9mm round.
Semi-automatic pistols are classified either as "limited" or "open" depending upon whether they are basically "out-of-box stock" or have the addition of scopes and compensators. Revolver shooters are classified separate from semi-auto shooters.

Typical limited gun

Typical open gun with scope and compensator

Holsters for firearms must cover the trigger of the firearm and be worn on the shooter’s belt. Extra magazines or speed loaders may often be required on longer stages which necessitates shooting at multiple targets.

THREE GUN MATCHES

 

For three gun matches, shooters typically use military style centerfire rifles, auto or pump shotguns with extended magazines, and action pistol. Shotgun shells should be loaded with shot no larger than #4 for steel targets. In addition, shotgun slugs will be needed for shooting IPSC type targets. Check with DAP officials before entering any three gun match to make sure that you have the correct firearms, ammo, or have questions.
Three gun matches are held on days other than the normal monthly match days.

Shooters are also required to supply masking tape used for patching holes in the paper targets. For safety, eye and ear protection is required on the range at all times.