Updated Minimum Distances for Steel Targets

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Updated Minimum Distances for Steel Targets

Range Safety Update: Due to spalling and blowback issues with close proximity steel targets, QSC is implementing interim safety guidance on minimum engagement distances pending changes to Standard Operating Procedures. Effective immediately:

Minimum engagement distances for portable ballistic steel targets (Changes in Red Text):

  • Pistol - 10 yards (No pistol magnum calibers, FN 5.7 or +P ammo on steel)
  • Pistol (Braced) / PCC / Rimfire Rifle - 25 yards
  • Shotgun (Buck / Bird Shot) - 11 yards
  • Shotgun (Slug) - 55 yards
  • 5.56mm / .223 Ball - 110 yards
  • 7.62mm / .308 Ball - 110 yards
  • .300 Win Mag - 320 yards
  • No dueling trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like targets
  • Steel shooters may be segregated to one side of the firing line or other, and with a minimum lateral distance of 6 feet between steel shooters

Exception: SAT Range Matches (only) allow Pistol and Pistol (Braced) / PCC calibers (9mm, .40 and .45 ACP) and Rimfire Rifle / Pistol at a minimum of 7 yards. Previous Range Control determinations and safety reviews support the logic.   

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