About ASI

Do you keep a gun around for self-defense?

Here at Action Shooting International, LLC, we’re focused on giving you a chance to practice in a way that’s fun, and builds social connections with other gun owners.

We’ve put together a series of simple, self-defense-oriented courses — along with a scoring system that promotes a relaxed, friendly attitude (like a bowling league). ASI shoots are competitions, but we’re more concerned about having fun and learning something along the way than fighting for every point.

Each shooting problem you’ll face (called a “stage”) focuses on a particular experience or skill — such as reloading, shooting around an obstacle, or shooting while moving.

The challenges you face will be “doable” for average gun owners, and are particularly suited to people with concealed carry permits. The stages will repeat over the course of the year, giving you a chance to track your improvement.

What Gear Do I Need?

You need a safe handgun that shoots a 9mm or larger bullet (.380 ACP is welcome) and a spare magazine or speed loader.

You’ll also need a case of some sort to carry the gun in when you’re not shooting.

IR003 Alley Madness
Shooter’s-eye view of “Alley Madness” one of ASI’s standard courses.

How About Holsters?

Holsters are optional. Shooters who’ve been cleared to use a holster by the host range can start with a loaded gun in the holster, but most shooters start each stage with their pistol on a table, on the ground, or other position specified in the stage briefing.

ASI’s founders all have 20+year backgrounds in semi-pro practical shooting competition. That’s an intense, high-skill world that’s ill-suited to the “average gun owner.” We’ve brought the match production and safety processes learned there into ASI, but reduced the intensity and technical demands, resulting in a casual sport which we’re sure you will love.

For more details, contact us directly (“contact” tab on the home page) and we’ll connect you with a range in your area. Currently most of our affiliated events are focused in the Pacific Northwest, but that’s changing as we grow.

Come join us! We’re having a great time!

What do you want to know?

I can probably answer most questions and/or put you in contact with someone that does have the answers.

Depends...

If you shoot IDPA/USPSA (aka IPSC) then it may not be for you... unless you are starting out...

These shoots are "in-between" from nothing... just practicing on your own to a FULL IDPA/USPSA match - competition.

The stages and rules are the same... the intent is to get the shooter ready and comfortable with shooting the course but also shooting a match (course layout) and unlike other matches I understand you can shoot that particular course over again if you want to practice it more.

I shot this match today, sort of like IDPA but fewer rules and no drawing from a holster. There were 4 stages for score and 3 more for fun. Definitely a good place to start if you want to introduce a spouse or newer shooter to action pistol without the frustration of a lot of rules.

Next one is March 12th, starts at 10am with new shooter orient ion at 9am. $20 to shoot, about 100 rounds and 3 hours...

I shot this match today, sort of like IDPA but fewer rules and no drawing from a holster. There were 4 stages for score and 3 more for fun. Definitely a good place to start if you want to introduce a spouse or newer shooter to action pistol without the frustration of a lot of rules.

Next one is March 12th, starts at 10am with new shooter orient ion at 9am. $20 to shoot, about 100 rounds and 3 hours...

I wanted to go to this but my danged foot. Hope to be up on it for the March shoot.

Been in contact with Robin at ASI and introduced it to the board at MRC in hopes it might start up there.

No holster draws? Are they prohibited? Do you start from a low ready position?