You have to unlock yourself, using a broom to get the keys, then get to your guns and start shooting. Being able to hit targets under pressure outweighs a fast draw-just as it did in the Ol' West. The goal is completing the course in the shortest possible time, but shooters earn penalties for each miss. There are also procedural penalties, say if you shoot the targets out of sequence. The pressure of spectators can still be intense.
Safety is a huge consideration.
Hearing and eye protection is required, and any unsafe action may have the shooter disqualified on the spot. Revolvers may be loaded with only five rounds. Besides the main stages, there are also side matches and team matches, May said. Side matches use an individual weapon. It might be a derringer, pocket pistol or big bore rifle.