We will be following the uspsa 2014 rifle, shotgun, and mg rules, combined time plus rule book. Mar, 2014 page 1 of 4 stupid single stack holster rulesfuck that shit posted in uspsa shooting. Major scoring is limited to 8 round magazines where minor scoring calibers can have up to 10 rounds per magazine. Uncasing appears in the same context as in pistolpcc rules with slightly off sections. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. If you like this video, share it with your friends and fellow gun enthusiasts. In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to know when getting started in competition shooting. Here youll find information about practical shooting in the southeastern united states, including details of upcoming major matches, match results, links to area 6. See appendix d of the rule book for specifics on each division. Your input will help uspsa improve the clarity, quality and effectiveness of the rules relating to multigun competition. An unforgettable blend of humor and horrific violence. There are also divisions that allow for guns built or modified to be used as race guns.
According to former uspsa president mike voigt, uspsa handgun is where accuracy, economy of motion, blazing speed and precise control come together. It is specifically allowed and verifed by nroi for use in the production division. Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004. National disqualification and recertification policy. The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of. No magwell attachments or external flaring of the magwell, the lateral internal width of the well may not be more than 14 wider than the lateral width of the magazine. With 2019 in the rearview, we took a trip down memory lane and revisited some of the coolest new gun designs of the past 12 months. This does not apply to nonshooting challenges, which should. 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. Uspsa members, match directors, nroi range officers, chief range officers, range masters, and instructors. Comptac also makes legal mags, but read the rule book so you know what is legal. 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. Range waivershours directions faq first visit join archery shotgun riflepistol. United states practical shooting association wikipedia.
The different groups that put on 3 gun competitions have slightly different rules, and thats what we have outlined below. Updated jan 10, 2019 to include addition information. Line 10 of appendix d5 as it relates to the maximum distance of handgun and magsspeed loaders from inner side of belt provides the 2 inches from the inside of the inner belt. Oct 05, 2014 whats changed in the new idpa rulebook. To receive an initial classification, a member needs to have at least four unduplicated scores in the uspsa classification database prior to the monthly reclassification procedure.
Pistol caliber carbine pcc is the newest provisional division of uspsa and is very different from any of the others. The pass safety rules are the most important part of the entire rule book. United states practical shooting association 1639 lindamood ln. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Link to 3gun link to tactical shotguntactical rifle. Is everything wrong with uspsa now fixed and clarified in the new rule book. Uspsa rules united states practical shooting association i shoot less idpa these days, and try to shoot more uspsa.
Chicago tribune a compelling depiction of aimless teenage boys trying to rise to manhood. Its not just a rule book, either it can tell you all about the targets, ammunition testing, whats okay and whats not in the various divisions and how the classification system works. Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body for idpa competition, a handguncentric shooting sport based on simulated selfdefense scenarios. The uspsa handgun championships are yearly championships held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under uspsarules contrary to the ipsc us handgun championship. Fontverdana, arial, helvetica i was browsing the uspsa web site under the rules section and i saw a new catagory of shotgun called modified. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting. Uspsa rifle, shotgun and multigun rules provisional. These are the steps and criteria for a handgun to be accepted to the production gun list. All thirteen uspsa steel challenge divisions will be shot at the match.
Production guns are the most common, so the competition is fierce. Uspsa competition rules january 2019 3 the uspsa classification system grand master 95 to 100% master 85 to 94. Idpa rules are about as fun to read as chinese algebra but after a few read through it starts to settle. Jul 28, 2015 there are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. The new rule books for uspsa, scsa and multigun uspsa members, match directors, nroi range officers, chief range officers, range masters, and instructors. Under current equipment rules the pcc division is open to any carbine firing a pistol caliber cartridge 9 mm. Its over 30,000 active members and over 450 affiliated clubs make uspsa the largest practical shooting organization in the united states and the second largest region within ipsc. 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. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of directors. Formed in july, 2014, premier action shooting sports pass was. Shotgun and rifle standard exercises may specify the use of the weak shoulder. The gun with an unloaded magazine inserted must be able to fit within a box of dimensions 8.
Uspsa offers several outstanding programs which make practical shooting fun and rewarding. Since you currently do not have javascript enabled you will not be able to use most of our website. There are limitations to features your 1911 can have which are spelled out in the uspsa rule book and having some features may land you in the limited 10 division. One of the guys for example has a mpx, it would be a perfectly legal gun in uspsa but like i mentioned it has a brace which makes it a pistol so this one isnt legal. Read the uspsa rule book also for equipment and shooting rules. These are the duty guns available from nearly every pistol maker and each of the. The washington post book world equal parts stephen kings stand by me and irvine welshs trainspotting, the shotgun rule is huston in top form. Uspsa down range united states practical shooting association.
There are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. Listed are the ipsc rules that differ with uspsa, many of the rules are the same. Its over 30,000 active members and over 450 affiliated clubs make uspsa the largest practical shooting organization in the united states and the. The multigun championship is always held at a separate range and date from the pistol nationals uspsa handgun championship and ipsc us handgun championship.
The open division is an anything goes division that allows optics, crazy holsters, and compensated ported barrels. There is a division for almost any center fire pistol 9mm or larger. Southeast shooter the official uspsa area 6 web site. No shooting challenge or time limit may be appealed as being prohibitive. The uspsa multigun championship, formerly called the 3gun nationals, are yearly multigun championships held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa. No armor piercing ammo will be allowed to be used in our 3gun matches. May 02, 2018 uspsa pistol cailber carbine division. Limited guns remove the 10 rd restriction, and can have external modifications like magwells, and slide cuts.
Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. 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. Why, its the february 2014 edition of the uspsa handgun competition rules. Mar 02, 2016 uspsa pistol shooters are one of the largest actively competing groups of shooters who participate in weekly events. Staging areas uspsa, scsa, multi gun uspsaipsc rules. I think i can add weight, use a vaneck trigger, and put skateboard tape wherever i want. Registration is from 9am10am, shooting is usually underway by 10am. As the rest of the inmates in the ca prison, we have to know and follow the rules much closer so i need to correct you on this the brace has nothing to do with making it a pistol. The host organization is responsible for the construction and placement of a sufficient number of safety areas for the match. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. Episode 171 new uspsa rules 2014 stage design youtube. Idpa also puts on 3 gun competitions with their own set of rules, but they have a smaller following for their 3 gun competitions. Ccps is affiliated with uspsa and follow their current rule book and classification. From uspsa handgun competition rules, feb 2014 edition.
This addendum draws its authority from the current edition of uspsa rule books e. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Uspsa also offers rifle, shotgun, and 3gun matches, where competitors shoot all three guns in the same practical context. A guide to getting started in uspsa practical shooting safely.
Dont worry about whether your gun is suited for uspsa bring what you have. Can you take your handgun out of its gun bag in the safety area. Gun noncompliant at club matches page 3 uspsa ipsc. Slosa uspsa uses practiscore for all of our match registrations.
A factoryofm magazine release which extends only the length of the magazine release may be used. Rules exemptions for ipsc canada shotgun rules excemptions. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. In uspsa, the division you shoot in is almost entirely set by the gun you bring. Division recognition for awards will be based on appendix f2 of the 2019 uspsa steel challenge rules. Springer aluminum extended mag magazine release for smith. What are the most current rule books for each group. Shooting competition started by alaskapopo, oct 15, 2007. With 2019 in the rearview, we took a trip down memory lane and with 2019 in the rearview, we took a trip down. Unfortunately in the dfw area, idpa matches outnumber uspsa matches 4 x 1.
Sometimes, all of the pistol nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. For the time being usa shooting rules will be the 2017 issf rulebook 2nd print version 1. The southern md practical shooters is a uspsa affiliated club associated with slsc and their.
Other holster requirements are listed in the latest edition of the uspsa rule book. Uspsa pistol shooters are one of the largest actively competing groups of shooters who participate in weekly events. Just as georgia offers everything from the seashore to the mountains, practical shooting in georgia runs the gamut from small 3 or 4 stage indoor matches on weekday evenings to full, tournament level, daylong, 8 stage outdoor matches. Here youll find information about practical shooting in the southeastern united states, including details of upcoming major matches, match results, links to area 6 section and club. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of. Occasionally a shotgun or rifle stage will be included as a side match.
Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books throughout the rule book, distance is measured in feet, in the ipsc rules. Please note anything dated prior to 1 feb 2014 is now superseded by the feb 2014 handgun rulebook. Provisional addendum to the uspsa rules, 2009 edition multi. Provisional addendum to the uspsa rules, 2012 edition. 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. The shotgun rule was the last of charlie hustons novels that i had yet to read other than a dangerous man, which, based on my feelings about six bad things, i may just skip, and i was a bit nervous about it, since its about a bunch of teenaged boys, and i wasnt sure i could handle reading about kids suffering the sorts of atrocities that he regularly puts his adult protagonists. There is a published list of approved pistols at the. 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. Uspsa pistol caliber carbine division, one year later.
In competition, the open, limited, limited 10, production, and revolver divisions allow shooters to use a wide range of equipment. Introduction to uspsa the uspsa shooting sport is an excellent opportunity for all pistol shooters 9mm and larger to compete in exciting and challenging coursesoffire cofs involving stationary and onthemove shooting through ports, over. Except as and unless noted otherwise in this amendment, the terms handgun, shotgun or rifle within the separate rule books are to be construed. This includes any ammo that has a steel core, such as some of the green tip ammo. If the maximum available scoring hit on an uspsa paper target is 5 points, each procedural penalty will be minus 10 points. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiats, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Stupid single stack holster rulesfuck that shit uspsa. Idpa esp legal it is specifically allowed and verified by nroi for use in the production division. It allows ports and compenstators on shotguns but no optics. Published on mar 31, 2014 in this 2nd part of the new uspsa rules series, larry covers the rule additions and changes with regards to stage design. Individuals, organizations and other entities not affiliated to ipsc or a member region thereof, are prohibited from using any of these items without the prior, written approval of the ipsc president or the regional director thereof, as the case may be.