2026 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge Presented by BELT

About this match

Pickaway County Sportsmen, Inc. (PCSI) proudly presents the 2026 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge Presented by BELT, a Tier 2 sanctioned IDPA match. Match Starts: 7:00 AM Friday, August 28, 2026, and ends 4:00 PM Saturday, August 29, 2026. Times are Eastern Time Zone. Location: Pickaway County Sportsmen, Inc. 8100 SR22, Circleville, OH 43113 Join us for the 2026 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge Presented by BELT, a Tier 2 match sanctioned under the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) hosted by Pickaway County Sportsmen, Inc. This years match features 9 total stages, including 7 scenario stages, a warm-up, a cool down, and an equipment check. Round count will be approximately 150. The match is open to all IDPA classifications (novice and above), in the following divisions: - Backup Gun (BUG) - Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) - Carry Optics (CO) - Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP) - Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) - Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) - Revolver (REV) - Stock Service Pistol (SSP) Match Schedule: - Friday, August 28, 2026: Staff match day. - Saturday, August 29, 2026: Match day for registered competitors. ** 7:00 AM 9:00 AM: Mandatory equipment check and check-in. Arrive early to ensure plenty of time to check-in, complete equipment check and make it to the shooters meeting at your assigned range bay. ** 9:20 AM: Shooters meeting at assigned squads range bay. ** 9:30 AM: First shots. Registration Details: - Registration opens in PractiScore.com on March 1, 2026. - Registration closes on July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. - Match fee is $90. - Make check or money order payable to PCSI and mail to Doug Williard, 211 Cherokee Court North, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. - Match fee must be received no later than the date registration closes. - Cancellations/Withdrawals after close of registration will not receive a refund. Refunds requested before the close of registration will incur a $10.00 administration fee. - No Division changes or refunds after registration closes. - Classification changes will be allowed after close of registration as necessary. - Select only one subcategory as outlined in IDPA Match Administration Rules, Section M-5.4. - Participants will receive 1 point toward 2027 IDPA Nationals qualification. Squadding: - Squad selection is on a first-come, first-served basis once payment and registration are approved. - Please squad yourself promptly to ensure placement with your preferred group. - No squad changes can be made after registration closes. - Squad assignments may be modified to even out squads. Rules & Safety: - Per IDPA announcement, use of the SIG Sauer P320 in all its variants are prohibited from any competition or event under the name of IDPA. - Serpa type holsters are not permitted. - PCSI operates a cold range. Loaded firearms are prohibited on PCSI property unless the person is actively shooting a course of fire during the match. - PCSI requires all persons entering ranges to sign-in/out at the shed by the clubhouse. - Persons not registered for the match must sign the waiver found in the shed by the clubhouse prior to proceeding to the ranges. - Appendix carry is allowed, if compliant with IDPA safety standards. - Eye & ear protection is required at all times on the ranges. - Muzzles over berm will result in a match DQ, exception being revolvers with open cylinders during reload. - A dropped firearm anywhere on club property is a match DQ. - PCCs require a chamber flag and will be carried to and from the line muzzle down. - You must be a current member of IDPA with a current classification to shoot the match. - The current IDPA and Match Administration rules will apply to this match. It is the responsibility of the shooter to know and follow those rules and to ensure a current IDPA membership and classification. - Juniors must have a parent or guardian present with the shooter at every stage. Match Book: - Match book will only be available electronically. - Will be released on Monday before the match. - There is no guarantee the Match Book stages will match exactly the Match physical stages. - Please see the match book after it is issued for additional information. Match Jersey: - Commemorative match jerseys for competitors are available to be purchased through ZeroSports. A link to purchase the commemorative match jersey will be sent to competitors on their confirmation email. - Staff are provided a commemorative match jersey. Snacks and water: - 4-H will have snacks available throughout the ranges, a donation is requested. - Water will be provided at each range bay. First Aid: - First aid personnel will be available to address medical emergencies and minor injuries throughout match. - AEDs are available on exterior east wall of Clubhouse and Division barn. Awards & Prizes - Awards will be presented based on IDPA rules and number of participants per Division/Class immediately after the protest period. - Prizes will be randomly drawn from names of participating competitors and distributed at sign-in. Lodging: - Hotels are available in Circleville and Canal Winchester, Ohio Social Media: - Please follow us on our Meta (formerly Facebook) page for match updates about the 2026 PCSI Defensive Pistol Challenge Presented by BELT and our growing list of sponsors: Certified CSOs & SOs Welcome: - Certified CSO\'s and SO\'s working the match receive a free match jersey and shoot the Staff Match for free. - Please email Doug Williard at pcsiidpa@gmail.com if you are a certified CSO or SO and wish to work the match. In the email include your IDPA membership number and information on previous IDPA sanctioned matches you have worked as a CSO or SO. Contact: - For questions about the match or information on sponsoring the match, please contact Match Director Doug Williard, A1028098, at pcsiidpa@gmail.com.