What Makes Us Different from most other matches?

• Par times of up to 6 minutes per stage

• Skilled shooters may use 80% or more of that time to complete the stage

• Average round counts of 50-80 rounds minimum per stage

• Coaching is allowed; we don’t expect people to remember stages this long

• Physical challenges thematic to the stage; not exercise for its own sake.

• Rifle targets at rifle distances when the facility allows for it.  Mandatory rifle shots to 600 yards, most shots being at 100-400 yards.

• Pushing the limits with pistols; shots at 25-50 yards are common.

• Prizes by random draw to maintain an atmosphere of good sportsmanship, camaraderie, and self-improvement.

 FAST Matches (Firearms Action Shooting Trials) continues the tradition of long-stage outlaw multi-gun competition in a modern two-gun format (rifle and pistol).

Action shooting is a broad category of competitive shooting sports where time and accuracy determine the score. Shooters move through stages engaging targets at varying distances and positions, solving shooting problems as efficiently as possible. Major disciplines include IPSC, USPSA, IDPA, and PCSL, each built around the same core challenge: movement, marksmanship, and problem-solving under time pressure.

FAST Matches operate in the outlaw match tradition, meaning the events are not governed by a specific sanctioning body. That freedom allows stages to be designed around the strengths of each range facility and creates more complex shooting problems than standardized rulebooks often allow.

FAST Matches are built around a simple idea: challenging stages, practical shooting problems, and events worth training for. Major matches give shooters clear goals and meaningful benchmarks for improving their skills.

FAST events are organized in partnership with local clubs, training organizations, and industry supporters. This collaboration helps keep entry fees manageable while also providing prizes and support for match participants