River City Shooters

River City Shooters Club (RCSC) is a private shooting club dedicated to practical pistol competition and shooting sports in the San Antonio area. They've built a reputation for hosting high-quality, well-planned matches that challenge shooters of all levels.

RCSC hosts regular monthly matches:

• •USPSA (5 Stage) - 2nd Sunday of each month
• •USPSA (6 Stage) - 4th Sunday of each month
• •Steel Challenge (SCSA) - Monthly hybrid and standard stages
• •Specialty Events - Carbine matches, PCC competitions, and their signature annual Hosefest (7 stages, 354 rounds)

Match Fees: - USPSA 5-stage: $25 - USPSA 6-stage: $30 - Specialty matches vary

RCCS operates out of Blackhawk Shooting Range on the southwest side of San Antonio, where they maintain a private, dedicated competition area.

Standard Match Timeline: - 8:00am - Registration Opens - 8:50am - Shooters Meeting & New Shooters Briefing - 9:00am - Match Begins

Most matches use Practiscore for registration. Check their website for current events and pre-registration links.

New shooters need: - Handgun - 9mm or higher (revolvers .38+) - Magazines - At least 3-4, enough for 30-round stages - Holster - Belt holster covering trigger guard - Ammo - ~200 rounds for a typical club match - Eye & Ear Protection - No compromises on safety gear

RCSC runs matches across multiple divisions including: - Open Pistol - Production Pistol - Limited Pistol - PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) - Carbine (.223) - Heavy (.308) - .22 Rifle - .22 Pistol

Specialty matches mix scoring styles (Time Plus, Time Only, low/high round counts) to keep things fresh and accessible.

Members get dedicated access to the 7-bay range and participate in club activities including: - Match setup and operation - Range maintenance and cleanup - Access to member-only events and camaraderie

Membership is by nomination only. Prospective members must: - Know a current RCSC member - Demonstrate basic firearms safety - Be legally able to own firearms in Texas - Help with match setup, work days, and match operations - Receive range procedures briefing from a club official - Gain approval from the Executive Committee

RCSC is affiliated with: - USPSA – United States Practical Shooting Association - SCSA – Steel Challenge Shooting Association - GSSF – Glock Sport Shooting Foundation - SSSF – Scholastic Sports Shooting Foundation - SAPD Explorers

Sponsors: Akai Custom Guns, Blackhawk Shooting Range, Red Dirt Shooting Sports

New shooters should review the Four Rules of Firearms Safety:

1. Always treat your gun as if it is LOADED 2. Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction 3. Always keep your fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot 4. Always keep your gun UNLOADED until ready to shoot

Check the RCSC website for upcoming matches, pre-register through Practiscore, and show up ready to compete. They actively encourage shooters at all skill levels to participate.