The AllSafe Pistol-Shotgun Combo Event is a simple three-stage fun shoot to clearly demonstrate the virtues of the pistol and shotgun and determine where each rules supreme. The pistol is faster on target but requires more precise aim. The shotgun has more power to knock down a target but is unwieldy in close quarters (in-the-home!) situations.

This is not an instructional course but rather a simple shooting event where participants can try different combinations of shooting techniques to discover which firearm will accomplish the necessary task most efficiently.

Shooters with auto-loaders should bring a least two magazines and revolver shooters will need three speedloaders. Ammo required: 50 rounds of pistol ammo and 25 shotshells are the minimum (bring more and shoot more!). Buckshot is recommended (although heavy birdshot may be adequate) to knock down the steel plates. No slugs are required.

Newer shooters can borrow a loaner shotgun from AllSafe but need to supply their own handgun and holster. Although scores are kept, this is not a high-pressure competition. There are no prizes, and winners will be rewarded with only the applause and admiration of all who participate.