
Capitol Area Practical Shooters started small—just a handful of shooters at their first match in September 2011. By their 2nd anniversary in 2013, they had grown to 76 participants. Today, CAPS runs multiple disciplines every month and has expanded to include 3-gun matches alongside their core offer...
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Capitol Area Practical Shooters started small—just a handful of shooters at their first match in September 2011. By their 2nd anniversary in 2013, they had grown to 76 participants. Today, CAPS runs multiple disciplines every month and has expanded to include 3-gun matches alongside their core offerings.
Caps Club hosts matches almost every weekend at Texas Shooting Academy, 300 N US Highway 183, Florence, TX 76527.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 1st Sunday | Action Shooting |
| 2nd Sunday | IDPA |
| 3rd Saturday | NRL-22 |
| 3rd Sunday | Steel Challenge |
| 4th Saturday & Sunday | USPSA |
| 2nd & 3rd Tuesday (Apr-Oct) | Night Steel |
| 2nd & 4th Saturday (Oct-Apr) | Night Match |
All matches are registered through Practiscore (practiscore.com/clubs/caps-club). Schedule subject to change for special events.
Steel Challenge is the fastest-paced shooting sport—timed competitions against steel targets.
Required Equipment: - 9mm, .38, or larger caliber pistol/revolver - 5 magazines or speed loaders (high capacity not needed—5-shot strings) - 150+ rounds of ammunition (minor loads requested) - Belt holster covering the trigger guard
Match Fees: - $30 (18+) - $25 CAPS Member (18+) - $20 (17 and under) - $10 additional gun fee - $10 Range Officer
Matches typically run 4-5 hours depending on participants and volunteer availability.
IDPA focuses on practical self-defense shooting with real-world scenarios. The club runs IDPA Classifier matches—standardized tests that place shooters in divisions based on current skill level so everyone competes fairly against peers. No cover garment required for classifiers.
USPSA matches run on the 4th Saturday and Sunday of each month. Check Practiscore for specific course details and fees.
A precision rifle discipline using .22 rimfire. Matches on the 3rd Saturday.
Match Fees: - $30 (18+) - $25 CAPS Member (18+) - $20 (17 and under)
Specialty evening matches available April-October (2nd & 3rd Tuesdays) and October-April (2nd & 4th Saturdays).
Fees: - $20 (18+) - $15 CAPS Member (18+)
Volunteers are essential. The club depends on volunteers for setup, target taping, resetting, and teardown. If you want to help, contact the club via their website.
CIPS takes safety seriously. At no point may you handle firearms at your vehicle. If you arrive with your carry gun loaded/holstered, a match official will escort you to a safe area to unload and show clear.
You cannot handle firearms during matches unless under direct Safety Officer supervision or in a designated safe area. If you're unsure where it is, ask.
Disqualifying offenses (immediate): - Finger on trigger when muzzle isn't pointed at berm - Muzzle of loaded gun pointed uprange - Shots striking ground within 6 feet of shooter - Any shot over the berm - General belligerence or refusal to acknowledge SO authority
Warning violations (possible DQ on second offense): - Finger on trigger during loading/reloading/unloading - Finger on trigger when gun isn't aimed at target - Failure to follow SO commands
Shooters are assigned to squads during check-in. Your squad stays together through all stages. Everyone is expected to help tape and reset targets between shooters to keep the squad on schedule. At the end of the match, shooters help break down a stage so the range can accommodate other clients in the afternoon.
Certified Range/Safety Officers and qualified Scorekeepers are club volunteers. Their job is keeping squads safe and enforcing rules consistently. Safety is everyone's responsibility—respect between SOs, scorekeepers, and participants is essential.
1. Improve your gun-handling skills 2. Safety training in a structured environment 3. Equipment reality check under pressure 4. Interesting assortment of shooting scenarios 5. Better preparation for formal firearms training schools 6. Learn how time pressure affects performance 7. Develop speed-shooting skills 8. Interesting courses of fire (constantly changing) 9. Opportunity to meet experienced competitive shooters 10. Friendship and fun
Match Directors: - John Crowder - Herb Wasson
Action Shooting Match Director: - Sandra Woodruff
Club Administrator: - Julianna Crowder
Before emailing, check the FAQs on each discipline's landing page for equipment specs, gear requirements, and detailed location info.
Range Speed Limit: 10 MPH at Texas Shooting Academy
All CAPS matches are registered through Practiscore.com/clubs/caps-club. Create an account, pick your squad during registration (or let them assign you the night before), and show up ready to shoot. New shooters are welcome—the club prides itself on helping beginners learn the sports safely.
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