February 22nd match is a level 1 uspsa match consisting of 6 stages including 1 classifier. United states practical shooting association 1639 lindamood ln. It was removed, thus it makes a good test question. This section covers everything from pistol divisions to how you wear your gear and ammunition power factor. Both ipsc and uspsa require you to measure the length of long magazines in the open division. Practical shooting handbook, latest edition course designer. There are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. Between them, they boast some 50,000 members, and they continue to grow every year. If you can find the file that shows the last rule book switch. 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.
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. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. Course design and construction must not require more than 9 scoring hits from any single location or view, nor allow a competitor to shoot all targets in the course of fire from any single location or view. Read the uspsa rule book also for equipment and shooting rules. I never dreamed i would be competitive in anything, much less a shooting sport. The objective of this rule is to encourage movement.
In idpa at club level theyre not that strict especially for first time shooters at least the two clubs i frequent,but the ported barrel is a no no. Shortly after its formation in 2010, the international federation of pickleball ifp adopted the usapa rulebook, with permission. Uspsa revises carry optics rules the changes for carry optics division will make it truly unique from other divisions, and will include. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. A wellwritten rule book would stop a lot of that crap. Join uspsa classification records uspsa rules production list. There used to be a rule against upsidedown targets in an earlier rule book. The daa magazine gauge is a multigauge rolled into one, with a truly international appeal. Good to go in ssp so long as you meet the other ssp rules. This is the rule covering noncompliance with division requirements. This is explicitly allowed in the uspsa rulebook for carry optics.
Psts were created by taking an average of the 2014 and 2015 world speed. I went into the match expecting it to have much more of a uspsa feel to it. Area between single barrels is designated as low port. Rick describes what is a legal bug gun and shows doug which guns are legal.
One procedural per shot fired for failing to reload when specified. Previous post new area directors announced next post 2015 area 6 championship. For limited and production, is a flashlight rendered as a frame weight legal. Holsters must follow uspsa handgun rules for the production.
The slots are available to those members of the clubs of central florida section. Pro shooter max michel used the sig sauer p320rx to win the 2017 uspsa carry optics championship. The united states powerlifting association uspa recognizes the following. United states practical shooting association wikipedia. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. Approved production gun list all current uspsa rule books uspsa. But, idpa has never, and still doesnt, have a rule book written in simpleconcise language. Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004. As i read his post i immediately recognized each of those instances being an immediate dq, with explicit rules to cover every instance. Episode 233 new 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules.
For the remainder of 2015, carry optics will be recognized at sanctioned level 1 uspsa events. Upon start signal and from the seat engage target from the shooting area a b. However, faced with all the different organizations, rules and. No question rule 1 list the 7 general principles of course design. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. Competitor agreementby competing in this event, you attest that you have read, you understand and you agree to comply with the match rules and regulations as stated above and in the current edition of the uspsa rule book. The classifications were too easy in comparison to uspsa, so thats what probably drove the change. Stomp pad 1 activates pop up target 1, stomp pad 2 activates pop up target 2. I truly believe this is the best set of rules our sport has had to date to govern our safe, fair and practical shooting. First rule of production is no single action handguns.
However if the course design allows some targets to be shot from more than one location or view, this gives the competitor the option of from where they may be shot, and the course of fire is in compliance with the rules. The range lawyers were really out yesterday idpa rules. Sep 10, 2015 the most common and popular competitive actionshooting disciplines for handguns are the united states practical shooting association uspsa and the international defensive pistol association idpa. Please check the uspsa rule book posted below for match rules, division details, proper choice of equipment for each division, etc. Of the rules listed above there were probably secondary rules they broke as well. Jul 28, 2015 there are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting.
In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to know when getting started in competition shooting. Uspsa rules united states practical shooting association i shoot less idpa these days, and try to shoot more. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. You are handicapped shooting limited minor against limited major shooters, so you have to be more accurate. Ipsc standard division compensator clarification and ruling april 2015.
To guide you to the answers, we look at the 2015 idpa rulebook section 8 equipment rules. I doubt that the approved modifications listed in the uspsa rule book were written with the intent that any feature from any combination of production manufactured 1911s can be combined to create a frankingammer 1911 that is still legal. 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. In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to. Feb 01, 2019 its one thing to sweep ones own feet with an unloaded slung carbine, and equal to rifles and shotguns flagged and transported on carts, but there is no way to differentiate those acts rule book wise from sweeping an entire squad in the chest faces while unbagging in the middle of a crowded bay. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Rulebook proposals will be sent out by the end of june to current uspsa members. Carry optics follows the same rules as production as to types and placement of holsters and magazine pouches although you will, of course, need fewer magazines and pouches with the higher capacity permitted. Uspsa rule book, current edition a a b ddcc n a t i o n a l r a.
I understand in idpa that tapered cones are only allowable on commanders and shorter 1911s. I agree that the flatfooted reloads are annoying, but its just another rule of the game. The first step in finding out is to use the idpa rule book. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. When the new rule book was under construction members were assured that it would be put together by skilled technical writers who understood the sport. On signal, engage targets with only two rounds each from the shooting area. 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. There is nothing in the rule book that ive seen that describes your position and i dont believe dqing a competitor from any match, especially a larger match should be left to someones opinion. Published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. 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. The port on the wall is 18 inches wide, 21 inches tall, and is 14 inches above the ground centered in an 8footwide wall section. Area 6 multigun championship southeast shooter uspsa. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. Ipsc rules quiz answers this quiz is based on the current edition of the international practical shooting confederation handgun competition rules.
At this point we will consider running the match under the 2015 old rules but no option to appeal to idpa hq. 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 other different thing about uspsa is majorminor scoring. Idpa is pleased to announce our first sanctioned national postal match consisting of 4 stages and a round count of 68 rounds. Because of this, steel challenge has become a place where speed records are set and broken.
What are the rules of competition in the uspsa as relates to tapered cone barrels bull barrels in a 1911. If you are interested in helping represent uspsa during the show please reach out to uspsa club coordinator jake martens. Sometimes, all of the pistol nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. Uspsa competition rulebook jan 2019 edition differences between ipsc and uspsa rules. I encourage people who havent shot any practical pistol sport to try uspsa first because what. Match book, which functions as an online match book with special features for shooters keeping track of scores, and for the match director to reach them. Uspsa and the 2015 nra annual meeting are coming to tennessee uspsa the 2015 nra annual meeting hits nashville, tennessee, april 1012, and uspsa will be there with our booth 506. Steel challenge has many similarities with ipsc, but has a more tv and spectator friendly format because of simpler rules and the stages being the same from year to year. Real home international defensive pistol association. Uspsa carry optics rules what you need to know target barn. Engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books throughout the rule book, distance is measured in feet, in the ipsc rules.
The original usapa organization published the first pickleball rulebook in march, 1984. Competitor that costs about 12 of what it takes to fill up a glock magazine. The central florida section consists of several clubs that have agreed to a nationals slot series. The ipsc us handgun championship are yearly ipsc level 3 matches held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under ipsc rules contrary to the uspsa handgun championship, which is run under uspsa rules.
Why, its the february 2014 edition of the uspsa handgun competition rules. 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. Competitors must be ipsc canada members and ipsc training course black badge trained, or uspsa members who passed safety check, or shooters who demonstrated. Listed are the ipsc rules that differ with uspsa, many of the rules are the same. Adam b as long as the competitor did not retrieve the gun himself, absolutely not.
Virginia count, 24 rounds, 120 points 6 ipsc best 4paper audible last shot per current edition of uspsa rule book. Earlier this week i shot my first match under the new 2017 2017. Authorization for all levels of uspsa and steel challenge. Central florida section southeast shooter uspsa area 6. Uspsa down range united states practical shooting association. New carry optics division southeast shooter uspsa area 6. This match was designed to be easily set up and run by all idpa clubs regardless of their size and range limitations. The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Scoring lines of noshoots overlay czone scoring lines of targets. Nroi needs to step up and delineate what the interpretations of the approved modification list should be. Sometimes, all of the pistol ipsc nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. July 2015, and competitors could participate in the division from mid september 2015.
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. Spectators are welcome and invited to attend any of our matches. Tactical life tl gun annual ar rifleman the complete book of. Now, the upper end of expert is similar b class, but its still way harder to classify m in uspsa than in idpa. Maintain target and prop position integrity throughout the match.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiats, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. What works for limited and everything else may not work for this. This is a casual match in some respects but the so took cover calls and other pe seriously under the previous rule set. 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. These are the steps and criteria for a handgun to be accepted to the production gun list. Uspsa, by rule, can have larger stages, up to 32 rounds or more at local matches stages are shot freestyle. 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. All of our matches feature the following divisions. Dropped gun call uspsaipsc rules brian enoss forums. Dec 06, 2012 wow, all that time spent reading the uspsa rule book actually made the crap stick. Also, i dont see a clarification on the frame weight.
Open, carry optics, limited 10, production, single stack, revolver and pistol caliber carbines pcc. But, with the requirement that the gun wear a slidemounted optical sight. Announced in 2014, the carry optics division co was envisioned as an extension of the uspsa s popular production division. Ipsc handgun competition rulebook january 2019 edition. That means you can shoot any targets in any order and reload wherever you want, dropping partial mags along the way. I believe the discussion was for steel challenge and then the discussion got carried on into uspsa. Match information and registration charleston uspsa. Jun 08, 2015 published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. New 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules youtube. On signal, draw and engage targets while remaining in the shooting area.
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