Frequently Asked Questions

You must be a full-time law enforcement officer meeting Police Pistol Combat Rule 2.4 in order to be eligible. Beginning in 2006, PPC was opened up to military police.

No. As of July 1, 2008, you do not have to be a member of the NRA to compete in Police Pistol Combat tournaments.

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Yes, NRA keeps separate records for both disciplines and officers may earn a classification with either or both. It is recommended that you obtain both classification ratings.

NRA sanctions over 800 tournaments annually nationwide. Find out about upcoming tournaments in Shooting Sports USA, on our website, or call our office at (703) 267-1635 or (703) 267-1632.

Once 300 shots from NRA sanctioned tournaments are received, you will automatically receive a classification card.

Scores from 1500s, team matches, service revolver, off-duty pistol and stock semi-automatic pistol are used to establish a classification.

Once you fire two scores above your current rating, within a two-year period, you will automatically be reclassified upwards.

If you feel your classification rating is too high, you may request to be declassified. This request must be sent in writing to the NRA's Police Competitions Department who will review the competitor's shooting history to determine whether declassification is needed.

Simply send a letter to NRA requesting permission to compete using an alternate position. These sorts of requests require a letter from your doctor describing the medical issue. In some cases, further information may be requested. Additional information may be found in Section 13 of the Police Pistol Combat Rulebook.