Open to all Active Duty and Reserve

Law Enforcement & Military Personnel

and all

North Suburban Police Pistol League Associate Members

Registration for NSPPL Membership will be available at the Event.

To learn more about the NSPPL, click on the logo below:

Every year, The Toys for Tots Foundation and the Marine Corps Reserves work together to run the largest charity toy drive in the nation. Various charity events are run across the country to support this unique organization that generates thousands of donated toys for needy families and children for the Christmas holiday each year.

Once again, Team Spartan and the Marine Corps Reserves of Chicago have teamed up to run the largest combat shooting charity match in the country to support this great charitable cause!

The 3rd Annual Toys for Tots

Combat Challenge Charity Match will be held at the Harvey Police Department Range in Harvey, Illinois.

You can request an event information packet via
e-mail or fax by contacting the event coordinator:

John Krupa III

E-mail: jkrupa@teamspartan.com

Phone # (708) 207-2594

You can use Mapquest for directions to the range located at:

153rd & Campbell Ave. Harvey, Illinois 60426

The Combat Challenge Event Itinerary is as follows:

• The Combat Challenge Match will run from 0900 to 1600 hours with the last relay scheduled for 1530 hours.
• All side matches will run from 0900 to 1600 hours.
• The Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off will run from 1600 to 1700 hours.
• The trophy awards presentation and side match prize table selections will run from 1700 to 1800 hours.
• The raffle will run from 1800 hours until all raffle items have been selected.
• The vendor expo area will be open from 0900 to 1600 hours.
• Complimentary coffee and donuts will be available for the duration of the event.
• Harvey Police Department is sponsoring the barbecue lunch again this year which
  will be available at the range from 1100 to 1400.
• Your choice of pork chop dinner, bratwurst dinner or chicken dinner for $ 5.00.
• We will shoot in the rain - rain or shine! So, bring your rain gear!

This year's event has several activities attendees can participate in:

• Combat Challenge Match – Offers 36 individual trophies in 16 different ranking categories and 19 team trophies in 9 different ranking categories.
  
  
• Side Match # 1 – Revenge of the Pepper Poppers!
  - Pistol match on steel - Sponsored by Smith & Wesson
  Offers an “Open Table” of 10 prizes that shooters are eligible to win based on overall ranking for the match. All 9mm M&P pistols and frangible ammunition
  will be provided for participants to use in this match.
  
  
• Side Match # 2 –Beretta Challenge Match
  - Pistol / carbine match on steel - Sponsored by Beretta
  Offers an “Open Table” of 10 prizes that shooters are eligible to win based on overall ranking for the match. All 9mm pistols, carbines and frangible ammunition will be provided for participants to use in this match.
  
  
  
• Side Match # 3 – Shotgun Run
  - Shotgun match on steel - Sponsored by Team Spartan
  Offers an “Open Table” of 10 prizes that shooters are eligible to win based on overall ranking for the match. All Mossberg 590 12 gauge shotguns and ammunition will be provided for participants to use in this match.
  
  
• Side Match # 4 –Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off
  - Pistol match on steel - Sponsored by Action Target
  Offers 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes that shooters are eligible to win based on
  overall ranking for the match. Participants will use their own duty weapon and ammunition for this match.
  
  
• Raffle – Offers an assortment of firearms and prizes on an “Open Table”
  that raffle winners can select from.
  
  
• Click here to view a complete list of prizes available for this year's event.
  
  
  
• Click here for hotel & lodging information in the area.

Toys for Tots – Combat Challenge registration:

• Show up at the range with at least one new toy.
  (Toys must be in original packaging and have a minimum value of $15.00 each.)No Stuffed Animals!!!Register for the match at the range and donate a toy to participate in the
  Combat Challenge. (Details below on how to register for the side matches)You may donate additional toys for re-shoots to improve your overall score, and you can shoot as many re-shoots as you like, time permitting.
• Your highest score recorded for the day will be the score that is posted for trophy ranking. (One re-shoot per toy donated)

Law Enforcement and Military Firearms Training Courses

• Shooters may use their duty / off-duty revolver or semi-automatic pistol. Duty revolver barrel length will not exceed 4 inches and duty pistol barrel length will not exceed 5 1/2 inches. (Range Master’s decision is final)All duty / off-duty revolvers and semi-automatic pistols will have open sights only. No optics or red dot sights will be allowed.All revolvers and semi-automatic pistols used for this match must have a minimum caliber of .38 Special or 9mm to compete.All duty belt holsters and non-concealed holsters must have at least a Level 1 retention device. Open top non-retention holsters are permitted, but must be concealed by an outer garment. No competition style holsters allowed!
  (Range Master’s decision is final) All exposed speed loader carriers and magazine carriers must have a snap or Velcro retention device. Open top carriers are permitted as long as the carrier has a friction type retention device; i.e. Talon Flex, retention screw, etc.
  (Range Master’s decision is final)  Open top speed loader carriers and magazine carriers without retention devices are permitted, but must be concealed by an outer garment.
  (Range Master’s decision is final)Only factory duty or training ammunition is allowed. Reloaded ammunition is not allowed!All shooters and range staff are required to wear eye protection, ear protection and a baseball type hat at all times while on the range.
• Bring lots of ammo!!!

The Combat Challenge course is a challenging, fast paced course that incorporates movement off the line of force and tests the shooters combat gun-handling skills and the ability to balance speed and accuracy. The course is designed to simulate realistic gunfight elements, challenge the shooter with multi-task objectives, and evaluate combat marksmanship skills. 

• The Combat Challenge match will be run on a COLD RANGE. All loading and unloading will be done on command, on the firing line ONLY!All weapons will be presented from the holster. All shooters will start with their weapons secured and / or concealed
  (depending on what type of holster you are using) with the hands in front
  of the body at the interview position. All magazines and speed loaders will be loaded to capacity.
• On the command of LOAD – MAKE READY and HOLSTER, the shooter will load, holster and stand by for the first stage of fire.

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position. On the command signal, the shooter will take one step off the line of force to the LEFT while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 5 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head in 5 seconds. The shooter will then reload (if necessary), assess the threat, scan and holster.

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position. On the command signal, the shooter will take one step off the line of force to the RIGHT while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 5 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head in 5 seconds. The shooter will then reload (if necessary), assess the threat, scan and holster.

RELOAD MAGAZINES AND SPEEDLOADERS - IF NECESSARY

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position. On the command signal, the shooter will take one step off the line of force to the LEFT while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 5 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head in 6 seconds. The shooter will then reload (if necessary), assess the threat, scan and holster.

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position. On the command signal, the shooter will take one step off the line of force to the RIGHT while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 5 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head in 6 seconds. The shooter will then reload (if necessary), assess the threat, scan and holster.

RELOAD MAGAZINES AND SPEEDLOADERS - IF NECESSARY

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position. On the command signal, the shooter will take one step off the line of force to the LEFT while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 6 rounds to the body in 6 seconds. The shooter will then reload (if necessary), assess the threat, scan and holster.

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position. On the command signal, the shooter will take one step off the line of force to the RIGHT while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 6 rounds to the body in 6 seconds. The shooter will then reload
(if necessary), assess the threat, scan and holster.

RELOAD MAGAZINES AND SPEEDLOADERS - IF NECESSARY

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position to the RIGHT of the barricade. On the command signal, the shooter will move LEFT off the line of force into a standing position behind cover while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 6 rounds to the body in 10 seconds from the LEFT side of the barricade. The shooter will then reload (if necessary) behind cover, assess the threat, scan and holster.

The shooter starts with hands at the interview position to the LEFT of the barricade. On the command signal, the shooter will move RIGHT off the line of force into a standing position behind cover while presenting the handgun from the holster and fire 6 rounds to the body in 10 seconds from the RIGHT side of the barricade. The shooter will then unload and holster an empty weapon.

• When using the barricade for cover, the shooter must keep at least 80% of the body behind cover.The shooter will maintain at least one arms length distance away from cover while engaging the threat.The shooter is not allowed to extend the muzzle of the weapon beyond the barricade and cannot use the barricade as a brace.
• The shooter has the option to shoot with the strong hand or support hand from either side of the barricade.

The following penalties will result in a 10-point deduction from the shooter’s overall score for each infraction:

• Moving hands from the interview position prior to the start signal. Failing to re-engage holster retention devices.Failing to conceal open top non-retention holsters.Failing to move off the line of force.Engaging threats prior to moving to cover.Exposing more than 20% of the body while engaging threats from behind cover.Extending the muzzle of the weapon beyond the barricade.Using the barricade as a brace.Firing more than six shots for a stage will result in a 10-point deduction from the shooter’s overall score for each shot fired over six.
• Any shots fired after the stop signal will result in a 10-point deduction from the shooter’s overall score for each shot fired.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

• Covering any part of the body with the muzzle of the weapon will result in immediate disqualification for that relay. A second violation will result in disqualification from the match.Covering any part of another persons body (other shooters, range staff, spectators) will result in immediate disqualification from the match.Turning around with an unholstered weapon will result in immediate disqualification from the match.Unholstering or handling a weapon in any area other than the designated SAFE AREA or on command on the firing line will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises. 
• Committing any act deemed unsafe by the range staff will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

• The Combat Challenge course is an eight stage, 48 round combat course.Each round has a 10-point value with a possible top score of 480 points.Any hits on the 2 inch circles posted in the center of the 10 rings on the body and head will count as an additional X count to the shooters overall score.The Law Enforcement Targets, Inc. modified TQ-21 humanoid silhouette target will be used for the match.
  
                               
  Center mass scoring is as follows:
• 2" circle in center mass scoring ring = 10 points + 1 X Center scoring ring of center mass = 10 points.Middle scoring ring of center mass = 9 points.Outside scoring ring of center mass = 8 points.Any hits on the body outside center mass = 5 points.
• Any hits on paper outside the scoring rings = 0 points.
  
  
• Headshot scoring is as follows:
• 2" rectangle in center scoring ring of head = 10 points + 1 X Center scoring ring of head = 10 points.
• Any hits on the head outside center scoring ring = 5 points.
  
• Shooters will automatically receive the higher scoring value for any hits that are on or touching lines.Shooters may shoot the match as many times as they like - or until they run out of toys!The shooters highest overall score recorded for the day will be the score that is posted for trophy ranking. (One re-shoot per toy donated) Top individual and team scores for all classes will be posted on a scoreboard in the main event tent for review and will be updated every hour.In the event of a tie, the shooter with the highest 10-ring + X count, then 9-ring count and then 8-ring count, if necessary will determine the tie breaking score. A man vs. man shoot-off on a steel dueling tree will decide all other ties. Cross firing on another shooters target will result in disqualification of the shooter that has cross-fired for that relay, with no score posted.  The shooter with the target that has been cross-fired upon has the option to drop the lower scoring hits registered on his target and keep the posted score, or re-shoot the relay.
• There will be no ALIBI re-fires.

• Teams are limited to 2 shooters per team.Any 2 shooters may declare a team.Teams must be declared prior to the start of the last relay at 1530 hours.
• Team scores will be established by combining the FIRST score posted by each team member for the match.
  

Individual Awards:

• High Marine Corps Shooter
• High Male Law Enforcement Shooter
• High Female Law Enforcement Shooter
• High Male Associate Shooter
• High Female Associate Shooter
• High Overall Shooter - Revenge of the Pepper Poppers! match
• High Overall Shooter - Beretta Challenge match
• High Overall Shooter - Shotgun Run match
• High Overall Shooter - Man vs. Man Steel Challenge match
• Super Spartan Award

Team Awards:

• High Marine Corps Team
• High Law Enforcement Team
• High Associate Team

Self Sealing Plastic Targets and Pepper Popper Tactical "T" Carriers

Side Match # 1 – Revenge of the Pepper Poppers!

Sponsored by:

Yes, they're back! Revenge of the Pepper Poppers! If you liked last years side match, your gonna love what we put together for you this year! This year's course is an exciting modified course of fire on Action Target steel pepper poppers using Smith & Wesson M&P pistols and Precision frangible ammunition. A mock room and doorway will be in place on the range with 10 pepper popper (threats) inside the room with 5 no-shoot targets.

The shooter starts outside the doorway at ready pistol and waits for the start command, which is initiated by the beep signal from a PACT timer. Upon the start signal, the shooter makes entry into the room and engages all threat targets until they are neutralized.

The event is shot for time and the shooter’s score is determined by the time recorded for the last shot fired. There is no restriction on the number of rounds the shooter can fire and the shooter will engage all threats until they are neutralized. The shooter is required to perform at least one reload during threat engagement and the reload must be performed prior to all threats being neutralized.

Revenge of the Pepper Poppers! - Match Registration:

• To be eligible to participate in this side match, interested shooters must shoot the   Combat Challenge Match at least one time.
• Shooters must shoot the Combat Challenge Match first prior to competing in any of the side matches.
• The registration fee for the side match is $5.00 and re-shoots are $5.00.
  (Ammunition is included in the side match fee)
• There is no limit on the number of re-shoots per shooter, and shooters will be ranked by their highest score posted for prizes.
• The side match prize table for this event will be an “Open Table” and limited to 10 prizes.
• Shooters will be eligible to select the prize of their choice in the order they are ranked – 1st thru 10th place.
• 1st place will also receive the Top Shooter trophy for this event.
• The following prizes will be available for this event :

1. Smith & Wesson M & P 9mm semi-automatic pistol
2. FNP-40 - .40 S&W semi-automatic pistol
3. Henry Repeating Arms Mini-bolt .22 caliber rifle
4. Emerson CQC-13 SF Folding Knife  
5. Eagle Tactical Assault Backpack
6. Sling System / Magpul / Cammenga Combo Package
7. Storm IM2050 Single Pistol Case
8. Robar $ 285.00 Certificate Package
9. Trijicon $ 100.00 Certificate Package
10. Mystery Bag Prize Package           

Revenge of the Pepper Poppers! – Match Rules:

• All shooters will use Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm semi-automatic pistols, which will be provided by Smith & Wesson for this match.
• All shooters will use Precision frangible ammunition ONLY, which will be provided by Precision Ammunition for this match.
• All shooters and range staff are required to wear eye protection, ear protection and a baseball type hat at all times while on the range.
• The Revenge of the Pepper Poppers! course will be run on a COLD RANGE.
• All loading and unloading will be done on command, on the firing line ONLY!
• All shooters will receive 2 magazines pre-loaded with 10 rounds each.
• On the command of LOAD – MAKE READY and COME TO READY PISTOL, the shooter will load and stand by at ready pistol.

Specifics:

• The shooter will start at ready pistol, behind the designated start line with finger OFF the trigger.
• The shooter will not engage threat targets until the shooters shoulders break the plane of the doorway.
• The shooter may move about the room and engage the threats in any order.
• The shooter is allowed to shoot on the move from the doorway, but may not stand in the doorway and engage threats.
• The shooter must clear the doorway area and proceed left or right into the room. 
• The shooter will engage all threat targets until they are neutralized. Low hits and oblique hits on the steel pepper poppers may not make the pepper poppers fall down.
• The shooter is required to perform at least one reload during threat engagement and the reload must be performed prior to all threats being neutralized.

Penalties:

The following penalties will result in 5 seconds added to the shooter’s overall time for each infraction:

• Crossing the start line prior to the start signal.
• Firing rounds prior to the shooters shoulders breaking the plane of the doorway.
• Standing in the doorway while engaging threats.
• Failure to perform a reload prior to neutralizing all threats.
• Hitting a no-shoot target – Disqualification.
• Failure to neutralize all threats – Disqualification.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

Disqualification:

• Covering any part of the body with the muzzle of the weapon will result in immediate disqualification for that relay. A second violation will result in disqualification from the match.
• Covering any part of another persons body (other shooters, range staff, spectators) will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Turning around with an unholstered weapon will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Unholstering or handling a weapon in any area other than the designated SAFE AREA or on command on the firing line will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
• Committing any act deemed unsafe by the range staff will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!)

Side Match # 2 - Beretta Challenge Match

Sponsored by:

This year we have added a new industry sponsored match, which is sponsored by the Beretta Law Enforcement Division. This fun and exciting match offers shooters an opportunity to demonstrate their combined skills with handgun and carbine while engaging steel targets on an Action Target steel plate rack and a Safe Direction steel rotator target!

The shooter will start standing, facing the event table with hands at the side. A Beretta PX4 9mm Storm Pistol and CX4 9mm Carbine will be on the table in front of the shooter, loaded with 10 rounds each. On the start command, which is initiated by the beep signal from a PACT timer, the shooter will pick up the pistol and engage the Action Target steel plate rack. The shooter has 10 rounds to knock down 6 plates.

As soon as all 6 plates are down on the plate rack, the shooter will bench the pistol, muzzle down range, pick up the carbine, and engage the steel rotator target. The shooter has 10 rounds to rotate the target. Once the target rotates, the shooter will cease fire, place the weapon on safe and bench the carbine muzzle down range.

The event is shot for time and the shooter’s score is determined by the time recorded for the last shot fired. There is no restriction on the number of rounds the shooter can fire, however, the magazines are limited to 10 rounds each.

Beretta Challenge - Match Registration:

• To be eligible to participate in this side match, interested shooters must shoot the   Combat Challenge Match at least one time.
• Shooters must shoot the Combat Challenge Match first prior to competing in any of the side matches.
• The registration fee for the side match is $5.00 and re-shoots are $5.00.
  (Ammunition is included in the side match fee)
• There is no limit on the number of re-shoots per shooter, and shooters will be ranked by their highest score posted for prizes.
• The side match prize table for this event will be an “Open Table” and limited to 10 prizes.
• Shooters will be eligible to select the prize of their choice in the order they are ranked – 1st thru 10th place.
• 1st place will also receive the Top Shooter trophy for this event.
• The following prizes will be available for this event :

1. Beretta PX4 Storm Pistol - Winners choice of caliber
2. Beretta PX4 Storm - .40 S&W semi-automatic pistol
3. FNP-9 - 9mm semi-automatic pistol
4. Safe Direction Steel Rotator Target
5. Emerson Mini CQC-7 SF Knife
6. Blackhawk Phoenix Assault Backpack
7. Pelican 1200 Single Pistol Case
8. Trijicon $ 100.00 Certificate Package
9. Sling System / Magpul / Cammenga Combo Package
10. Mystery Bag Prize Package           

Beretta Challenge – Match Rules:

• All shooters will use Beretta PX4 9mm semi-automatic pistols and CX4 9mm carbines which will be provided by Beretta for this match.
• All shooters will use Precision frangible ammunition ONLY, which will be provided by Precision Ammunition for this match.
• All shooters and range staff are required to wear eye protection, ear protection and a baseball type hat at all times while on the range.
• The Beretta Challenge course will be run on a COLD RANGE.
• All loading and unloading will be done on the firing line by event staff ONLY!
• Shooters will not handle the benched weapons until they receive the beep command from the PACT timer.
• Shooters will not handle the weapons once cease fire is declared and the weapons are benched, muzzles down range.

Specifics:

• The shooter will start standing, facing the event table with hands at the side.
• The shooter will not handle any weapons until execution of the start signal.
• The shooter will be allowed to move laterally, the width of the table but may not move to the sides or front of the table.
• The shooter may engage the the steel plates in any order.
• The shooter may engage the steel rotator plates in any order. 
• The shooter will engage the rotator until it makes one rotation.
• Event staff will call "OVER" followed by CEASE FIRE when the rotator makes one rotation.

Penalties:

The following penalties will result in 5 seconds added to the shooter’s overall time for each infraction:

• Moving hands to the weapons before the start signal.
• Failure to knock all plate rack plates down with the pistol – Disqualification.
• Failure to rotate the rotating target with the carbine – Disqualification.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

Disqualification:

• Covering any part of the body with the muzzle of the weapon will result in immediate disqualification for that relay. A second violation will result in disqualification from the match.
• Covering any part of another persons body (other shooters, range staff, spectators) will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Turning around with a weapon will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Unholstering or handling a weapon in any area other than the designated SAFE AREA or on command on the firing line will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
• Committing any act deemed unsafe by the range staff will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!)

Side Match # 3 – Shotgun Run

SPONSORED BY:

So.....you wanna shoot a shotgun? Shotgun Run is a modified course of fire that is shot on Action Target steel pepper poppers using Mossberg 590 12 gauge shotguns and Winchester 12 gauge 2 3/4" reduced recoil # 00 buckshot loads.

The shooter starts at the 15 yard line with the shotgun at combat ready and waits for the start command, which is initiated by the beep signal from a PACT timer. The shotgun is on SAFE, chamber empty, with 5 rounds loaded in the magazine tube. Upon the start signal, the shooter moves to the shooters box at the 10 yard line, disengages the safety, chambers a round and engages 5 pepper popper threat targets.

The event is shot for time and the shooter’s score is determined by the time recorded for the last shot fired. There is a 5 round limit for this course of fire - so don't miss! All shotguns and shotgun ammunition will be provided by event sponsors for this course of fire.

Participants will not be allowed to use their personally owned shotguns or ammunition for this match. All participants will use the same shotguns to compete in the match.

Shotgun Run - Registration:

• To be eligible to participate in this side match, interested shooters must shoot the   Combat Challenge Match at least one time.
• Shooters must shoot the Combat Challenge Match first prior to competing in any of the side matches.
• The registration fee for the side match is $5.00 and re-shoots are $5.00. (Ammunition is included in the side match fee)
• There is no limit on the number of re-shoots per shooter, and shooters will be ranked by their highest score for prizes.
• The side match prize table for this event will be an “Open Table” and limited to 10 prizes.
• Shooters will be eligible to select the prize of their choice in the order they are ranked – 1st thru 10th place.
• The sponsored shotguns donated for the match are added to the prize table at the end of the match.
• 1st place will also receive the Top Shooter trophy for this event.
• The following prizes will be available for this event :

1. Mossberg Model 590 Pump-action 12 ga. Shotgun      
2. Mossberg Model 590 Pump-action 12 ga. Shotgun
3. Remington Wingmaster Pump-action 12 ga. Shotgun
4. Emerson Mini COMM - SF Knife
5. Eagle Tactical Assault Backpack
6. Sling System / Magpul / Cammenga Combo Package
7. 250 Rounds of Winchester 12 Gauge # 8 Target Loads
8. Robar $ 250.00 Certificate Package
9. Pelican 1150 Pistol Case
10. Mystery Bag Prize Package      

Shotgun Run – Rules:

• All shooters and range staff are required to wear eye protection, ear protection and a baseball type hat at all times while on the range.
• The Shotgun Run course will be run on a COLD RANGE.
• All loading and unloading will be done on command, on the firing line ONLY!
• On the command of LOAD – MAKE READY and COME TO COMBAT READY the shooter will load 5 rounds into the magazine tube and stand by at combat ready.

Specifics:

• The shooter will start at combat ready, behind the designated start line with the shotgun on SAFE, 5 rounds in the magazine tube and finger OFF the trigger.
• The shooter will not disengage the safety or chamber a round until he steps into the shooters box at the 10 yard line.
• The shooter must engage the center pepper popper first, then the remaining four pepper poppers in any order..
• Low hits, oblique hits and insufficient pellet hits on the steel pepper poppers may not make the pepper poppers fall down.
• All ammunition used for this match will be 12 gauge reduced recoil 2 3/4" # 00
  9-pellet buckshot loads.
• Shotguns used for the match - Mossberg Model 590 pump-action 12 gauge shotguns with ghost ring sights - sponsored by Team Spartan.

Penalties:

The following penalties will result in 5 seconds added to the shooter’s overall time for each infraction:

• Crossing the start line prior to the start signal.
• Disengaging the safety prior to stepping into the shooters box.
• Chambering a round prior to stepping into the shooters box.
• Firing rounds prior to stepping into the shooters box.
• Failure to neutralize all threats – Disqualification.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

Disqualification:

• Covering any part of the body with the muzzle of the weapon will result in immediate disqualification for that relay. A second violation will result in disqualification from the match.
• Covering any part of another persons body (other shooters, range staff, spectators) will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Turning around with the shotgun while it's loaded will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Handling of any weapons in any area other than the designated SAFE AREA or on command on the firing line will result in immediate disqualification from the match
  and / or ejection from the range premises.
• Committing any act deemed unsafe by the range staff will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!)

NP3 and Roguard Metal Finishes

Side Match # 4 – Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off

We have added one final side match to this year's event which will be held at the end of the day, from 1600 to 1700 hours, immediately following the Combat Challenge Match.

I'm sure by the end of the day there will be some serious smack talking going on, so I'll give everyone an opportunity to settle any "disputes" about who the top shooter is for this year's match! If you get called out by someone, step up and register in the Man vs. Man match or hide in the shadows for the remainder of the day!

The Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off will pit shooters head to head in a best of 3, single elimination match on Action Target steel plate racks. The plate racks have 6 plates each. Shooters will stand at the 10 yard line in front of their plate rack, load and make ready with 6 rounds and holster. The shooters will stand by with their hands at the interview position and wait for the start signal.

On the start signal, the shooters will present from the holster and engage 6 plates, perform a mandatory reload and knock down their stop plate. At least one mandatory reload is required prior to engaging the stop plate. All 6 plates on the plate rack must be down before the stop plate can be engaged.

The shooter that wins 2 out of 3 runs for that heat advances to the next bracket.

Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off - Registration:

• To be eligible to participate in the side match, interested shooters must shoot the   Combat Challenge Match at least one time.
• Shooters must shoot the Combat Challenge Match first prior to competing in any of the side matches.
• The registration fee for the Man vs. Man side match is $10.00 and shooters must register by 1530 hours.
• The Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off is a single elimination match.
• Shooters must win 2 out of 3 runs per heat to advance to the next bracket.
• The side match prize table for this event is limited to 3 prizes.
• Shooters will win prizes in the order they are ranked – 1st thru 3rd place.
• 1st place will also receive the Top Shooter trophy for this event.
• The following prizes will be available for this event :

1. Glock Pistol - Winners Choice of Model
2. Action Target Steel Dueling Tree
3. 500 Rounds of .40 S&W Ammunition          

Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off – Rules:

• Shooters may use their duty / off-duty revolver or semi-automatic pistol. Duty revolver barrel length will not exceed 4 inches and duty pistol barrel length will not exceed 5 1/2 inches. (Range Master’s decision is final)
• All duty / off-duty revolvers and semi-automatic pistols will have open sights only.
  No optics or red dot sights will be allowed.
• All revolvers and semi-automatic pistols used for this match must have a minimum caliber of .38 special or 9mm to compete.
• All exposed speed loader carriers and magazine carriers must have a snap or Velcro retention device. Open top carriers are permitted as long as the carrier has a friction type retention device; i.e. Talon Flex, retention screw, etc.
  (Range Master’s decision is final)
• Open top speed loader carriers and magazine carriers without retention devices are permitted, but must be concealed by an outer garment.
  (Range Master’s decision is final)
• Only factory duty or training ammunition is allowed. Reloaded ammunition is not allowed.
• All shooters and range staff are required to wear eye protection, ear protection and a baseball type hat at all times while on the range.
• The Man vs. Man Steel Challenge Shoot-off will be run on a COLD RANGE.
• All loading and unloading will be done on command, on the firing line ONLY!
• All magazines and speed loaders will be limited to 6 rounds each..
• On the command of LOAD – MAKE READY and HOLSTER, the shooter will load  with 6 rounds and holster.
• Bring lots of ammo!!!

Specifics:

• The shooters start with the hands at the interview position.
• On the start signal, the shooters can engage the 6 plates on the plate rack in any order.
• Each shooter must perform at least one mandatory reload prior to engaging the stop plate. 

Penalties:

The following penalties will result in disqualification for that run of the heat:

• Moving hands from the interview position prior to the start signal.
• Failing to re-engage holster retention devices.
• Failing to conceal open top and non-retention holsters.
• Failing to perform a mandatory reload.
• Engaging the stop plate prior to knocking all plates down on your plate rack.
• Firing more than six shots without reloading.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

Disqualification:

• Covering any part of the body with the muzzle of the weapon will result in immediate disqualification for that run. A second violation will result in disqualification from the match.
• Covering any part of another persons body (other shooters, range staff, spectators) will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Turning around with an unholstered weapon will result in immediate disqualification from the match.
• Unholstering or handling a weapon in any area other than the designated SAFE AREA or on command on the firing line will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises. 
• Committing any act deemed unsafe by the range staff will result in immediate disqualification from the match and / or ejection from the range premises.
  (Range Master’s decision is final!) 

Tactical Duty Boots

Raffle – Rules:

• Raffle tickets will be available at the raffle prize table from 0900 to 1800 hours.
• Participants, staff and spectators are eligible for the raffle.
• There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets a person can purchase.
• The raffle prize table will be an “Open Table” where winners can select the prize of their choice in the order their ticket number is called.
• Raffle winners that win multiple prizes are only eligible to win ONE firearm.
• Raffle winners that win more than once, and have already selected a firearm, are eligible to select any other item from the table other than another firearm.
• Winners do not need to be present to win.
• In the event a raffle ticket is selected and the winner is not present, the event coordinator will select the highest valued item available on the table for that person.

Multi-purpose Sling System for Conventional, Tactical and Ambidextrous Use

The following prizes will be available for this year's event:

• Rock River Arms - 5.56 A4 Tactical Carbine
• Sig Sauer Elite Series P226 - .357 Sig semi-automatic pistol with SRT group
• Sig Sauer P226 - .357 Sig semi-automatic pistol
• Sig Sauer P239 DAK - 9mm semi-automatic pistol
• Glock - Semi-automatic pistol (winners choice of model and caliber)
• Beretta PX4 Storm - Semi-automatic pistol (Winners choice of caliber)
• Smith & Wesson M & P-9 - 9mm semi-automatic pistol
• Beretta CX4 - 9mm semi-automatic carbine
• Beretta PX4 Storm - .40 S&W semi-automatic pistol
• Kahr Arms CW9 - 9mm semi-automatic pistol
• FNP-9 - 9mm semi-automatic pistol
• FNP-40 - .40 S&W semi-automatic pistol
• Mossberg 590 - 12 ga. pump-action shotgun
• Mossberg 590 - 12 ga. pump-action shotgun
• Remington Wingmaster - 12 ga. pump-action shotgun
• Henry Repeating Arms - Mini-bolt .22 caliber rifle
• M & A Parts - 1 - 16" 5.56 M4 upper receiver
• EOTech - 551 holographic sight
• Action Target - 1 - Steel Dueling Tree
• Safe Direction - 1 - Steel Rotating Target
• First Light USA - 2 - Liberator tactical flashlights
• Insight Technology - 2 - SSL-1 weapon lights
• Insight Technology - 2 - H2 Typhoon hand held lights
• Insight Technology - 1 - M6 tactical laser weapon light
• Surefire - 2 - G2 LED flashlights
• Surefire - 2 - 6P LED flashlights
• Streamlight - TLR1 weapon light
• Black Hills Ammunition - 1000 rounds of 9mm ammunition
• Winchester - 500 rounds of .45 ACP ammunition
• Winchester - 500 rounds of .40 S&W ammunition
• Winchester - 500 rounds of 12 gauge # 8 AA trap ammunition
• Winchester - 6 - Folding pocket knive sets
• Winchester - 5 - Key chain lights
• Sling System - 30 - Sling System slings
• Magpul - 1 - SPR stock for AR-15 / M-4 rifle
• Magpul - 1 - CTR carbine stock for AR-15 / M-4 rifle
• Magpul - 3 - MIAD basic grip kits
• Magpul - 10 - Enhanced self-leveling followers (packs of 3)
• Magpul - 3 - Ranger floor plates for AR-15 / M-4 mags (packs of 3)
• Magpul - 4 - Rubber pull tabs for AR-15 / M-4 mags (packs of 3)
• Magpul - 5 - MIAD enhanced trigger guard
• Magpul - 10 - PMAG 30-round 5.56 magazines for AR-15 / M-4
• Duracoat - 4 - Weapon airbrush painting kits
• Cammenga - Tritium lense compass
• Cammenga - 10 - EasyMag AR-15 / M4 frontloading magazines
• Cammenga - 12 - 5.56 and .308 magazine easyloaders
• Cammenga - 6 - Sets of dust covers for AR mags and magazine well
• Eagle Industries - 5 - Equipment cargo bags
• Eagle Industries - 3 - Tactical Assault backpacks
• Storm IM2050 - Single pistol carry case
• Storm IM3300 - Single M-16 / M4 carry case
• Pelican - 1 - #1150 pistol case
• Pelican - 1 - #1200 pistol case
• Blackhawk - 2 - Hydrastorm Tsunami 100 oz. hydration packs
• Blackhawk - 2 - Hydrastorm Turbine 100 oz. hydration packs
• Blackhawk - 1 - Phoenix assault backpack
• Emerson Knives - 1 - Mini CQC-7 folding knife
• Emerson Knives - 1 - CQC-13 bowie folding knife
• Emerson Knives - 1 - Mini Commander folding knife
• KA BAR - 4 - Fixed blade knives
• KA BAR - 8 - Folding knives
• Gerber - 5 - Multi-plier tools
• Gerber - 5 - Recon flashlights
• Gerber - 2 - Guardian back-up boot knives
• Sigarms - Sigtac folding knife
• Boker USA - 4 - Armed Forces II folding knives
• Boker USA - 2 - RESCOM folding knives
• Boker USA - 6 - Snacpac compact utensil sets
• Dick Kramer - Autographed and framed signature print
• Tactools - 9 - Multi-tool accessories
• Turtleskin - 5 - Sets of kevlar search gloves
• S.T. Action Pro - 350 - Trainer rounds in .38, .40, .45 GAP and .223
• S.T. Action Pro - 9 - Royal Robbins long sleeve Coolmax shirts
• S.T. Action Pro - 1 - 5.11 Tactical fanny pack
• Shooters Ridge - Hunters gear bag
• Safety Systems - 1 - Set of Bolle tactical goggles
• Safety Systems - 1 - Pure Hydration Aquasack system
• Peltor - 3 - Tact 7 electronic earmuff sets
• Peltor - 23 - Sets of hearing protection earmuffs
• Peltor - 42 - Sets of shooting glasses
• Original SWAT - 3 - Pairs of boots (winners choice)
• Gibbs Brand Lubricant - 12 - Cans of lubricant
• Gunslick - 7 - Gun cleaning kits
• Militec-1 - 12 - 8 oz. bottles of Militec-1 lubricant
• MIL-COMM - 12 - TW25B / MC25 combo maintenance kits
• MIL-COMM - 6 - 4 oz. bottles of MC25 cleaner / degreaser
• MIL-COMM - 6 - TW25B syringe applicators
• M-PRO 7 - 2 - Tactical cleaning kits
• M-PRO 7 - 12 - Bottles of cleaning detergent
• M-PRO 7 - 12 - Bottles of CLP oil
• M-PRO 7 - 12 - Bottles of copper remover solvent
• Command Arms - 12 - AR-15 / M-4 stock saddles
• Newbold - 10 - Resealing target sets (packs of 2)
• Robar - 2 - $ 285.00 metal finish service certificates
• Strike Tactical - 2 - $ 165.00 training class certificates
• Team Spartan - 12 - $ 125.00 training class certificates
• Ergo Grips - 10 - $ 100.00 product gift certificates
• Trijicon - 2 - $ 100.00 gift certificates
• Hoffners - 12 - $ 50.00 product / training class certificates
• Damascus Protective Gear - 10 - $ 50.00 gift certificates
• Fobus - 24 - Free holster certificates - winners choice of holster
• (Prize list finalized as of 03 October 2007)

Local Hotel & Lodging Information:

The following hotels are within 15 minutes driving distance of the Harvey Police Department range. All hotels listed are offering government rate pricing for law enforcement & military personnel with proper identification. Contact the hotels directly at the numbers provided for more information.

• Hampton Inn 

         13330 South Cicero Avenue

         Crestwood, Illinois   60445

         (708) 597-3691

• Baymont Inn & Suites

         12801 South Cicero Avenue

         Alsip, Illinois   60803

         (708) 597-3900

• Double Tree Hotel

         5000 West 127th Street

         Alsip, Illinois   60803

         (708) 371-7300

• Days Inn

         5150 West 127th Street

         Alsip, Illinois   60803

         (708) 371-5600

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR CONTRIBUTIONS

• Stellar Productions - Event tent company that provided event tent materials and labor for assembly and disassembly of event tent.
• Winchester - Donated 500 rounds of 12 guage reduced recoil # 00 buckshot loads for use in the Shotgun Run side match.
• Dye House - Donated 300 Comfort Color T-shirts and sponsored this years event T-shirt.
• Symbol Arts - Manufactured this years Toys for Tots Combat Challenge pin.
• HI VIZ Sights - Sponsored this years Toys for Tots Combat Challenge pin.
• Newbold Targets, Inc. – Provided 15 Tactical “T” Targets for side match.
• Anchor Audio – Donated a Wireless Megavox PA System for this year's event.
• Pelican - Donated 250 complimentary LED lights for participants and volunteer staff.
• Glock – Provided 200 complimentary pens, key chains and event sponsor banner.
• Kahr Arms - Donated 100 baseball hats for range safety.
• Surefire - Donated 12 baseball hats for range safety.
• Blackhawk - Donated 10 baseball hats for range safety.
• Mossberg - Provided 200 complimentary sponsor bags.
• Peltor - Donated 200 complimentary sets of foam ear plugs for participants use.
• Militec-1 - Donated 200 complimentary .5 oz lubricant samples.
• Gibbs Brand Lubricant - Donated 200 complimentary 2 oz. oil samples.
• MIL-COMM - Donated 200 complimentary TW25B lubricant samples.
• Southern Belle Brass - Donated 1 brass sweeper for range maintenance.
• Safe Direction – Provided ballistic samples and event sponsor banner for expo and steel Rotator target for the Beretta Challenge Match.
• Action Target – Provided all steel targets and target carriers for this year's event and donated a steel Dueling Tree for the Man vs. Man Shoot-off Match.
• Law Enforcement Targets – Provided all cardboard backers and paper targets for this year's event.
• Hoffners - Donated 200 complimentary stickers.
• Trijicon - Donated 200 complimentary stickers.
• Streamlight - Donated 200 complimentary stickers.
• Gerber - Donated 200 complimentary stickers
• NSPPL – Event logistics support and range maintenance.
• Rebel’s Trophies – Event trophies co-sponsor.
• M & A Parts - Event trophies co-sponsor.
• Deck the Walls (Andy Radogno)- Donated framing of Kramer signature print.
• Randy Jackson - "The man behind the mouse" - Team Spartan's webmaster and marketing graphics coordinator - Randy rocks!
• Alpha Omega Mailing Service (Laurie Whitman) - Sponsored and coordinated mailing over 2,700 event flyers - alphaomega506@comcast.net
• Embroidery Center – Co-sponsored screening of event T-shirts.
• Minuteman Press (Steve and Rose Bortman – Lyons, Illinois) – Donated all printed materials for the event.
• Fraternal Order of Police - Chicago Lodge #7 - Sponsored all printed materials posted with the Chicago Police Department.
• Hollywood Cleaners (Chicago, Illinois) - Donated one roll of plastic dry cleaner bags to protect targets and cardboard from rain.  
• The Ark Thrift Shop (Chicago, Illinois) - Donated 60 T-shirts that will be used to cover the pepper poppers during the side match.
• Laurys Bakery (Oak Park, Illinois) - Donated 4 dozen complimentary fruit filled pastries for participants.