Pin Shootin History

Pin shooting originated in the U.S.A and was the brainchild of Richard Davis of Second Chance body Armour fame. This informal and spectator friendly sport is offered as an alternative to practical pistol. It has now become one of the most popular of shooting sports in the United States of America today.

Pin shooting is inexpensive, fast, visually exciting and basically simple. The objective is to shoot bowling pins off a table at a distance of 7.6 meters. This sounds quite easy, but as with every sport there is a catch, because the 1.6Kg pins must be driven right off the table The expenditure of ammunition is normally limited to 50 rounds for a 30-man elimination match; this however depends greatly on your own level of skill.

Pin shooting offers instant visual satisfaction to the spectator and shooter alike. Action is fast and furious and as an inexpensive shooting sport, it should appeal to everyone.