At the next inperson uspsa bod meeting, jan 2324, 2016, the board will evaluate member participation, industry response and growth trends to decide if carry optics can remain a viable division within uspsa. The gun must be viewed by nroi prior to its acceptance. No compensators or ported barrels allowed so be aware that ported barrels on glock c pistols arent allowed. Hear from amazing powerlifters, meet directors, gym affiliates, executive members of the federation, and many others.
I started to take a look at the uspsa rule book and quickly became distracted by other things. The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of practical shooting in the united states under the international practical shooting confederation ipsc. Under current equipment rules the pcc division is open to any carbine firing a pistol caliber cartridge 9 mm. By recognizing pistol caliber carbine pcc as a competitive division in june 2016, the united states practical shooting association uspsa said long guns are welcome in our sport. The division rules will stay very restrictive to avoid the potential arms race and will keep the requirements strictly in line with. To refresh your memory, you posted on 49 2016, the only thing name redacted runs off is his mouth. Exact award amounts will be posted at registration. With any sport there are rules and procedures you must follow. This is not overly prescriptive direction related to a rule left to local interpretation rule 5 but rather a direct change to a uspsa rule 10. Rob leatham wins 2016 uspsa revolver national championship. Getting started in uspsa competitions guns gear skills.
He has helped develop the new scsa classification system and is currently working on the scsa rule book revision. North carolina section southeast shooter uspsa area 6. There is a published list of approved pistols at the. The most current for each i could find is idpa april 15 2005 uspsa janurary 2008 i was planning on printing both of them and reading them over so i have some idea of what is going on before i start competing. Most of the divisional requirements are in the uspsa rule book in appendixes d1, d2 and d3 for those 3 divisions. If you are interested in the fastest and most exhilarating form of practical shooting, have questions about how to get started, or you are just curious about practical shooting click below for more information.
This was in a thread relative to who may be running for uspsa section coordinatorthe md cited rule 8. It is suggested you do a quick read through of the rule book before showing up to a match. Examples of unsafe gun handling include, but are not limited to emphasis added. Our over 31,000 active members and over 440 affiliated clubs makes uspsa the largest practical shooting organization in the united states and the second largest region within ipsc after the russian. This page was last edited on 19 october 2016, at 11. A production gun approval form filled out and signed and returned to nroi. Uspsa i have a note on my whiteboard that says rule book scholar or working ro. Nras competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, for everyone from the novice to the worldclass competitor. Must meet the criteria listed in the appendix of the current rule book as well as that listed above.
Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. Idpa has a few more holster rules then uspsa production. Get uptodate with information on meets, rules, and other important news. Shoot idpa and uspsa and if you find you dont like one then drop it.
Official 2gun rule book held at shoot gtr on the 2nd sunday of each month. Jan 12, 2017 uspsa i have a note on my whiteboard that says rule book scholar or working ro. See the uspsa rule book appendices for more information. United states practical shooting association 1639 lindamood ln. Strongpoint shooting complex has a uspsa match on the first saturday of each month. The gun with an unloaded magazine inserted must be able to fit within a box of dimensions 8. It started as a counter to idpa stock service pistol, an entry level with awb 10 round magazines. The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use.
Uspsa pistol caliber carbine division, one year later. Same gear will likely be fine for idpa ssp division. This is listed as a should in the rule book, to allow for the possibility of very low pf ammo, or some that might run a little hotter than 125. However, it appears to be optional and at the mds discretion. Factory available slide ports are allowed so guns like the glock 3435 are allowed. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. Spectators are welcome and invited to attend any of our matches. The scoring lines or points of the noshoot will overlay the scoring line or point of the shoot target. South carolina section southeast shooter uspsa area 6.
The uspsa handgun championships are yearly championships held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under uspsa rules contrary to the ipsc us handgun championship. Uspsa question the leading glock forum and community. Central florida section southeast shooter uspsa area 6. But my book doesnt matter and who knows what the rule book means anymore. The nra sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. Please check the uspsa rule book posted below for match rules, division details, proper choice of equipment for each division, etc. As everyone may or may not know, the match is a moving target in itself. Pistol caliber carbine pcc is the newest provisional division of uspsa and is very different from any of the others.
All of our matches feature the following divisions. The fnh usa 2016 uspsa area 6 championship will be hosted at south river gun club apr 2124, 2016. Jun 16, 2016 poppers should be set to fall when struck in the circle with a gun and ammo combination making 115125 power factor. If you are interested in the fastest and most exhilarating form of practical shooting, have questions about how to get. Unclassified classes are not eligible for cash prizes. Considering participating in uspsa share your insights. I guarantee that speed loaders are just as fast as moon clips. Im pretty sure that leaves you with the limited, limited 10 or open divisions. Uspsa and other competition shooting events northwest. More range rules discussion at be uspsa shooting doodie.
Shooting competition started by cerealbyter, nov 18, 2016. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. Nov 15, 2016 published on nov 15, 2016 shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one.
Most shooters and range officers ros are more than welcome to help you through your first few matches as long as youre acting in a safe manor. In this case, shoehorning a dq line that is not at the actual prescribed distance that exists in the rules is not a reasonable direction because it is completely contrary to a clear rule. This is the official united states practical shooting association area 6 web site, hosted for the benefit of uspsa area 6 members and practical shooters everywhere. Uspa platform ready, the official podcast of the united states powerlifting association. The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of. Details for each stage, including walkthrough and videos are available for each. Cash awards are determined by participation according to the current uspsa rule book for a level iii match. May 02, 2018 uspsa pistol cailber carbine division. Uspsa bc lm association presents february 28th, 2016 uspsa level 1 special match. Now it is a specialty all its own with a lot of modifications allowed, making production a joke, and with new shooters urged to shoot limited so they wont have to burden their little novice brains by remembering to reload every 8 shots.
Open, carry optics, limited 10, production, single stack, revolver and pistol caliber carbines pcc. For starters, its a rifle division in a sport that is primarily focused on the pistol, though pcc. Uspsa does have a rule that addresses locations with magazine capacity restrictions. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. Standby start signal reload if required and holster for strings if you are finished, unload and show clear.
August 2016 participation in 2gun is at your own risk. However, uspsa members are generally the most proficient shooters in the world as witnessed by their domination in the world of firearms competition. For starters, its a rifle division in a sport that is primarily focused on the pistol, though pcc guns, as the name implies, shoot pistol calibers. We will be following the uspsa 2014 rifle, shotgun, and mg rules, combined time plus rule book. The original usapa organization published the first pickleball rulebook in march, 1984. Division recognition for awards will be based on appendix f2 of the 2019 uspsa steel challenge rules. Might take a couple of tries if youve never done it. United states practical shooting association wikipedia. Our mission is to promote safe, fair and fun participation in steel shooting competition, for members of all ages and skill levels, through effective leadership, education, communication and administration. Something has to be used to calibrate the poppers, so a little leeway is called for. What are the most current rule books for each group. On signal, turn, then draw and engage targets with two rounds each while remaining in shooting area. This is the rifle division where ar9s, sig mpxs etc are used. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books throughout the rule book, distance is measured in feet, in the ipsc rules.
Ray hirst pick your way ii t 12 t7 t1 t4 pp1 p p2 t3 t2 3 t6 t10 1 swinger t5 t8 pp4 t9 swinger. Is everything wrong with uspsa now fixed and clarified in the new rule book. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Practical competition is open to all reputable persons without regard to. All thirteen uspsa steel challenge divisions will be shot at the match. Months ago in a moment of stupid i gave my copy to a couple new guys that seemed like they really needed it. Listed are the ipsc rules that differ with uspsa, many of the rules are the same. For uspsa if you have a strong side holster and a couple mag pouches jump into production division to start. Wow, all that time spent reading the uspsa rule book actually made the crap stick. What i would point to is current uspsa mg rule book.
Click here to find a copy of the latest uspsa rule book. Were both brand new to any form of competitive shooting. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. Uspsa a debt for streamlining the basic safety and operational standards used by the many organizations springing from that root. Shortly after its formation in 2010, the international federation of pickleball ifp adopted the usapa rulebook, with permission. Drop the bug division, and have an occasional bug match close. I have it electronic, thats fine at home, i want a copy for my bag and to be able to loan to guys im trying to get into it. Open division in uspsa is where just about anything goes and features highly customized guns. If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Nov 16, 2016 its not essential to know every last rule in the book as long as you pay attention to safety portion. The list includes idpa, sass, nra tac, 3 gun nation. As i read his post i immediately recognized each of those instances being an immediate dq, with explicit rules to cover every instance. While its never a bad idea to study the rule book, and valuable insight may be had from doing so, putting those rules into practice is the best way to become a better range officer. No armor piercing ammo will be allowed to be used in our 3gun matches.
As you state, the current uspsa mg rules only reference sweeping within the context of a cof. References to the male gender in the laws of the game in respect of referees. I think i can add weight, use a vaneck trigger, and put skateboard tape wherever i want. For example, if a shooter wins production b class in a tier 3 match, will the shooter automatically be promoted to a class. Standby start signal reload if required and holster for strings if you are finished, unload and show clear if clear, hammer down, holster range is clear stop. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. Level 1 special uspsa match consisting of 6 stages all 6 are classifiers. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Apr 15, 2016 messages 1,003 likes 768 location south shore. Gtr and 2gun affiliates accept no liability for any issue arising from the participation of this sport.
Nov 14, 2016 i started to take a look at the uspsa rule book and quickly became distracted by other things. Jan 10, 2019 2019 rule book posted in uspsa shooting. This includes any ammo that has a steel core, such as some of the green tip ammo. Morphing into a two gun match i think we need to get back to 2002, and return the revolver division to one, without the pf jump to 155 for moon clips. New idpa rule book is out competitive shooting sports.
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