Please read the competition rules below. Must be 18+ to participate in this event.

Handgun Havoc
Presented by Osman Sportsman’s Club
Overview:
Handgun Havoc is a precision shooting competition that challenges participants to showcase their skills in a fair and competitive environment. Hosted by the Osman Sportsman’s Club, this event features elimination rounds and cash payouts for the top 3 competitors based on a percentage of total revenue. The competition culminates in a final round to determine the top 3 shooters and overall champion.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Age Requirement:
- Participants must be 18 years or older to compete.
- Equipment Requirements:
- Handguns: Only factory-standard handguns are allowed.
- Ammunition: Competitors are required to supply their own ammunition. Reloaded ammunition is permitted but must meet safety and caliber specifications.
- Protective Gear: Participants must provide their own eye protection and hearing protection to compete.
- Liability Waiver:
- All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to competing, acknowledging the inherent risks of firearm use.
Competition Structure:
Qualifying Stage:
- Objective: Narrow the field from 100 competitors to 40.
- Setup:
- Competitors fire in heats of 10.
- Each shooter fires 10 rounds at a paper target with concentric scoring zones (bullseye: 10 points, outer rings decreasing by 1 point).
- Shooters are given 5 minutes to complete their shots.
- Scoring:
- Total points across 10 rounds are recorded.
- Decimal scoring (e.g., 9.8) for near-boundary shots ensures precision and minimizes ties.
- The top 40 scorers advance to the Quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals:
- Objective: Eliminate half the competitors, advancing the top 20 to the Semifinals.
- Setup:
- 40 shooters compete in heats of 10.
- Each competitor fires 10 rounds at new paper targets under the same conditions as the Qualifying Stage.
- Scoring:
- Total points determine rankings.
- The top 20 competitors advance to the Semifinals.
- In the event of a tie for the final spots, a sudden-death shoot-off will be conducted, with each tied shooter firing one round at a 1-inch bullseye.
Semifinals:
- Objective: Narrow the field to the top 4 competitors for the Final Round.
- Setup:
- 20 shooters compete in heats of 10.
- Each competitor fires 10 rounds at new targets under the same conditions as previous rounds.
- Scoring:
- Total points are recorded, and the top 4 shooters advance to the Final Round.
- In the event of a tie, a sudden-death shoot-off will determine the final 4 competitors.
Final Round:
- Objective: Determine the champion and top 3 placements.
- Setup:
- The top 4 shooters compete head-to-head.
- Each competitor fires 10 rounds at a new paper target under the same conditions.
- Scoring:
- Total points from this round determine the overall champion and rankings.
- In the event of a tie for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, a sudden-death shoot-off is conducted, with each tied shooter firing one round at a 1-inch bullseye.
Cash Payouts:
Cash prizes for the top 3 competitors are based on percentages of total revenue, calculated as follows:
- 1st Place: 12% of total revenue.
- 2nd Place: 8% of total revenue.
- 3rd Place: 4% of total revenue.
Examples of Payouts (Entry Fee: $63 per Competitor):
Competitors |
Total Revenue |
1st Place (12%) |
2nd Place (8%) |
3rd Place (4%) |
10 |
$630 |
$75.60 |
$50.40 |
$25.20 |
25 |
$1,575 |
$189.00 |
$126.00 |
$63.00 |
50 |
$3,150 |
$378.00 |
$252.00 |
$126.00 |
75 |
$4,725 |
$567.00 |
$378.00 |
$189.00 |
100 |
$6,300 |
$756.00 |
$504.00 |
$252.00 |
Rules and Safety Protocols:
- Safety:
- All participants and spectators must adhere to strict firearm safety protocols as outlined by Osman Sportsman’s Club.
- Failure to follow safety rules will result in immediate disqualification.
- Equipment Rules:
- Only factory-standard handguns are allowed.
- No optics, lasers, compensators, or trigger modifications permitted.
- Ammunition must meet safety standards. Competitors are fully responsible for the safety and functionality of their ammunition.
- Protective Gear:
- Eye and hearing protection are mandatory for all participants during the competition.
- Liability Waiver:
- A signed waiver is required before participation.
Competition Flow:
- Qualifying Stage: 100 competitors reduced to 40.
- Quarterfinals: 40 competitors reduced to 20.
- Semifinals: 20 competitors reduced to 4.
- Finals: 4 competitors compete to determine the top 3 and champion.