IHMSA Silhouettes
Contact:
Jim Kesser
614.214.6165
imologist@aol.com
Silhouette shooting has become one of the fastest growing sports in handgun history. A match consists of firing one shot at each of 40 free standing steel plate targets shaped like chickens, pigs, turkeys, and rams at varying distances from 25 to 100 yards.
This event will be held on the 2nd Saturday from 9:30am to 3:00pm April through October 2024 on ranges 7 and 8.
History and Tradition
Our roots trace back to rifle Siluetas and got its start in the 19th century.
In 1975 in Tucson Arizona, a group of dedicated handgunners got together to have some fun. Those notable handgunners included such famous shooters as, Lee Jurras and Harry Sanford of AutoMag fame, Jeff Cooper, Dean Grennell, George Nonte, J. D. Jones of SSK, Hal Swigget, Ray Chapman, and Elgin Gates.
What evolved from this match is IHMSA.
The IHMSA organization started in 1976 with the purpose of promoting handgun silhouette competition. The object of the competition is to knock down metallic silhouettes (chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams) at various ranges to a maximum of 200 meters. The sport has spread to many countries and matches are shot all over the USA. Many of the inovations you see in handgunning today came from the sport of Pistol Silhouettes and the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Assoc.
Something for everyone!
Many different types of matches are shot and there is always one to suit any member of the family.
The matches vary according to handgun type ( Air Pistol to .22 to big bore) and shooting position (standing to free style). We pride ourselves in our diversity as IHMSA is open to men, women and children of all ages and physical abilities. If you are physically challenged and interested in shooting, we have a PC committee willing to meet your needs. Each shooter is classified based on skill level and only compete against those of the class.
Its Simple and exciting!
Hit a steel target and knock it over.
You will find silhouette shooters helpful and friendly and more than willing to go out of their way to assist you. The game is actually very simple and you probably already own a handgun that qualifies for competition. It will make you the absolute best pistol shot you can be!
The link to the national website is ihmsa.org