Iron Sight Classic
Presented by Loudoun County Republican Committee & XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness
Mon, Nov 30 OR Tue, Dec 1
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shoot on either night (choose one)Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Awards ceremony & dinner buffetXCAL Shooting Sports & Fitness
44950 Russell Branch Pkwy
Ashburn, VAOfficial Tournament Document Competition Rules & Firearms Guidelines Download PDF
1. Eligibility: The competition is open to all persons who are legally qualified to own a handgun in the United States.
2. Qualification Course: Modified military pistol qualification course consisting of three stages:
- Slow Fire: 10 rounds in 3 minutes at 20 yards.
- Timed Fire: 10 rounds in 30 seconds at 15 yards.
- Rapid Fire: 10 rounds in 15 seconds at 10 yards.
3. Equipment Guidelines:
- Contestants provide their own firearm and ammunition (center fire or rim fire; revolver or semi-automatic).
- Contestants must use the same firearm for all three stages.
- NO OPTICS PERMITTED: All optics (red dots, scopes) must be removed prior to competition. Iron sights only.
- Eye and ear protection mandatory (rentals available at XCAL).
4. Range Command: Supervised by a qualified Range Master provided by X-Cal. One lane per competitor with all equipment placed on the counter in front of the shooter before the start (holsters not required). No warm-up rounds.
5. Targets: Separate targets will be used for each stage and will be provided.
6. Scoring: Accomplished by a certified Range Master. Max 100 points per target (300 points max total). Ties resolved by continuous courses of rapid fire at 20 yards on Dec 3rd at 5:00 PM.
7. Prize Levels: 1st Prize � $2,000.00; 2nd Prize � $750.00; 3rd Prize � $250.00.
8. Perfect Score Bonus: An additional prize of $25.00 will be awarded to anyone who achieves a perfect 300 score.
XCAL Range Safety & Shooting Guidelines
Watch the official XCAL Range Safety Video below to review the firearm safety policies, range rules, and range command protocols for the Iron Sight Classic.