The Quarterly Match is a nationwide competition among members of A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League. Facilitated during a regularly scheduled event, such as a Girl’s Night Out, shooters can experience a competitive atmosphere: understanding the course of fire, match commands, operation of the shot timer, and scoring. The match allows new shooters to overcome mental barriers to participating in competitive shooting and gives experienced shooters the ability to test their skills in a casual, familiar environment.

The goal of the Quarterly Match is to inspire women to try competitive shooting. The match is a simple 3-string drill on the clock that gives them incentives to improve and helps them grow in their personal shooting journey. Experienced competition shooters are always welcome to participate and help those new to competition understand the course of fire, match commands, shot timer, scoring and explore matches outside of the chapter. Winners of the match receive cash prizes based on the number of participants, and of course, bragging rights among the chapters!

Each entrant must be an active AG & AG member on or before the participation deadline date. Adult, Youth and Facilitators are eligible. Competition is open to individuals whose sex was assigned as female at birth. Divisions are to be clearly indicated on the scoresheet. See acceptable abbreviations in the Pistol Divisions section.
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Chapter Facilitators submit score sheets to the Match Director at the end of each quarter.

• Time Plus (Final Time = Raw Time Total + Penalty Time Total – Bonus Time (if applicable))
• Participant’s times MUST be witnessed by the Facilitator and 1 A-Team, Adult chapter member or RSO employed at the host range.
• Witnesses are to sign on the appropriate witness line on the PRINTABLE scoresheet.
• Penalties
  • Missing the intended shape = 3 seconds per miss (ex. if a shot hole touches the shape, it counts as a hit)
  • Not following the course of fire = 5 seconds per string (ex. shooting the shapes out of order)

Divisions are based on the A Girl & A Gun Color Track System. A division MUST be indicated for each participant on the scoresheet.

• OCI = Orange Centerfire Irons
• OCO = Orange Centerfire Optics
• ORI = Orange Rimfire Irons
• ORO = Orange Rimfire Optics
• GCI = Green Centerfire Irons
• GCO = Green Centerfire Optics
• GRI = Green Rimfire Irons
• GRO = Green Rimfire Optics
• BCI = Blue Centerfire Irons
• BCO = Blue Centerfire Optics
• BRI = Blue Rimfire Irons
• BRO = Blue Rimfire Optics
• NFP = Not For Prizes

Facilitators will have the final decision which color track is most appropriate for the participant. There MUST be at least 3 participants in a division for a division winner to be declared (except for the NFP division). Irons divisions ONLY allow Non-optic, Notch and post type (fixed or adjustable) sights. Optics divisions ONLY allow Pistol-Mounted Optics (red dots or green dots). Variable Power Scopes are allowed but MUST be set at 1.0X to use in the match. No laser sights are allowed in any division (including the NFP division). The NFP division is meant for members who would like to “try out” the quarterly match or are not at the Blue color track level in their training journey. After participating in 2 quarterly matches (consecutive or non-consecutive) a division must be chosen and match fee(s) will apply. NFP division participants will be listed as a division in the overall rack and stack of participants but will be removed prior to determining the Star Level winners.

Participant
Copy of email receipt for proof of match fee payment(s)
Required pistol for each registered division
Eye & ear protection
At least 18 rounds of ammunition
1-3 magazines (reloading between strings is NOT done on the clock)

Facilitator/A-Team Member
Eye & ear protection
AG & AG Silhouette Target
May charge entrants up to $1 each target
Printable 3-String Range Score Sheet or device to complete designated Google Form

AG & AG Quarterly Match Digital 3-String Score Submission Form (found in Facilitator’s Virtual Office)
Standard shot timer (no smart phone apps allowed)

Match scores are posted on the AG & AG website. A press release is published each quarter with a full list of winners.

Our Quarterly Match Director calculates the winners and determines the pot distribution after all the results are compiled.

Prizes are distributed to:

• Each Chapter Winner
• A Division Winner (There MUST be at least 3 participants in a division for a division winner to be declared (except for the NFP division)
• 1^st Overall Winner**

Definitions:

• Chapter Winner = member with the lowest total time in the chapter.
• Division Winner = member with the lowest total time in a division.
• 1^st Overall Winner = member with the lowest total time of all participants. (**Participants achieving 1^st Overall Winner title also achieve All-Star Level and enter their All-Star Period any may only receive 1^st Overall Winner payout again after conclusion of All-Star Period)
• All-Star Level = Level achieved when member places 1^st Overall.
• All-Star Period = the next 3 matches the member participates in after achieving an All-Star Level. An All-Star member will be eligible to win the 1^st Overall Winner prize again after the All-Star period ends.

Prize Pot Definitions:

Prizes that are $20 or less will be paid out with store credit. All others will be cash payouts unless otherwise specified.

• Chapter Winner Prize = $15 store credit
• Division Prize Pots (75% of the remaining prize pot)
  1. Total Division Prize Pot will be divided by the number of qualifying divisions to determine the qualified division allowance
  2. 1^st Place Division Winner = 100% of each qualified division allowance
• Overall Winner Prize Pot (remaining 25% of prize pot)
  • (1st Place Overall) = 40%

Our All-Star Winner system is designed to recognize excellence and support the growth of every shooter in our community. When a member wins 1st Overall in the match, she earns All-Star Winner status and begins an All-Star Winner period covering her next three matches. During this time, she keeps her All-Star status, but steps aside from winning the 1st Overall prize again. We do this for several important reasons:

• To keep competition fair and motivating: Top performers are celebrated, but the prize pot isn’t dominated by the same winner every time.
• To create opportunity for emerging shooters: More women get the chance to experience success, build confidence, and see their hard work pay off.
• To reinforce mentorship over rivalry: Champions lead by example, uplifting those who look up to them and contributing to a positive training culture.
• To encourage long-term participation: When more members see a clear path to growth and recognition, everyone stays engaged and inspired.

The All-Star Winner system honors our champions while ensuring the spirit of our matches remains focused on skill development, community, and shared success.

Ashley from the Lebanon OH Chapter said, “Here is my experience with shooting the quarterly match: (1). The 1st and 2nd time I shot the buzzer gave me performance anxiety, by quarterly 3 it was more adrenaline less fear. (2). Shooting quarterly matches has introduced me to skills I wouldn’t be practicing on my own like 1-handed shooting, reloading mid-shoot, etc. (3). Shooting quarterly matches has helped me feel more confident as a shooter simply because of my willingness to put myself out there and challenge myself. (4). If you win you get $15 to spend on the next quarterly match or buy a cool shirt! (5). The worst thing that can happen is you don’t win. But having the courage to try is much better than never having tried at all!

Life happens, and sometimes last-minute situations arise that can prevent you from attending. Contact the Match Director at match@agirlandagun.com to roll your registration to the next quarter. Members can roll a match fee 2x before the fee is nonrefundable.