Because robert and i shot it in production and jaci in single stack minor, we each started out with 11 rounds in our gun and 10 in our mags, meaning we each had to. Practical competition is open to all reputable persons without regard to. This edition of the uspsa national classification course book is meant to be the last. I have a shooter or two planning to shoot limited with his new thumbrest next weekend, but i cant find anything but talk to show its actually allowed. T4 is positioned with the top of the scoring target 18 inches up from the bottom edge of the no. Uspsa bc lm association presents february 28th, 2016 uspsa level 1 special match. We tried a few new things and learned a lot along the way.
Mar 05, 2010 its not in the idpa rule book, and its not published on the official idpa website at. Steel challenge rulebook sporting shooters association. Grip tape production rule this is a discussion on grip tape production rule within the competition shooting forums, part of the gun forum category. Power factor pf in practical shooting competitions refers to a ranking system used to reward cartridges with more recoil.
The new rule book went into effect 10120 online only. Bring out your 1911 and shoot skinny style with us. Listed are the ipsc rules that differ with uspsa, many of the rules are the same. Which means you can shoot and reload how a normal person would in most conditions. Jaci, robert and myself all shot the uspsa match at rio salado sportsmans club last sunday, and we each approached stage two of the match in a slightly different way. National classification course book, 4th edition uspsa yumpu. 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. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport.
Must be a current uspsa member you can renew at the seminar if needed must have a minimum of one years experience as an ro before taking this seminar whats needed for the class. Uspsa rule book, current edition a a b ddcc n a t i o n a l r a n g e o fic e s i n s t i u t e. Facing downrange, standing on xs, paint bucket in one hand and brush in the other. No change in numbers 80 competitors, 68 new shooters each month. The new rule book went into effect 101 20 online only. Its not at all dififcult to set up section of teh idpa website that contains the latest official pdf of teh rule book, and as many pdf addendum files as necessary to cover changes since the last. If the shooter runs the firearm empty behind cover, the shooter may not advance in the stage, move toward the next shooting position until the weapon is deemed loaded. I believe 4 magazines is the minimum with 5 recommended. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Spectators become familiar enough with the rules of indoor soccer to play or enjoy the game. Point out where in the uspsa rule book that shows up. I like to think of myself as one of the few uspsa shooters that can discuss idpa.
Pcc, loaded on safe, facing down shooting area muzzle aimed at nsi stage procedure. Pistol caliber carbine pcc is the newest provisional division of uspsa and is very different from any of the others. I dont shoot revolver but there dont seem to be many changes there are notes in the margins explaining changes there are some clarifications about certain parts that were in a gray area under the previous rules. Power factor is a measure of the momentum of the bullet scaled product of the bullets mass and velocity, which to some degree reflect the recoil impulse from the firearm onto the shooter see section on limitations power factor is used in competitions sanctioned by. 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 permitted modification for production and limited. This publication is a service for uspsa members only. I am wondering how these rules will be implemented. It was originally intended to keep a manufacturer from making a gun on a limited level for its corporate uspsa ipsc team. Idpa can and should make whatever rules they want to preserve the integrity of their sport, im 100% in favor of that. Join a community of shooters to learn, grow and most importantly have fun. Curious about the match rules, scoring, and what you need to do before shooting a match new idpa rulebook ontelaunee idpa march 1.
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 after the russian. Stage procedure on signal engage all targets from within fault lines. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. From there, as future scores are submitted, your classification will only go up. Uspsa bylaws 3 adopted on 1214 agreement to conduct ongoing support of uspsa in its advertising, product distribution, andor media contacts. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. Gun holsters for zsa, uspsa, idpa and nra gun matches. Steel challenge rulebook sporting shooters association of.
Jerry sergio leone bridges and chris high plains drifter taylor start position. The key is, the rule book says you are penalized the equivalent of twice the point value of a maximum scoring hit. This will make pushing out any rule book updates from nroi and the board of directors much simpler and is probably the number one. Such support programs shall be consistent with guidelines established by the board of directors of the corporation as a condition of patron membership. Theres still some confusion about how some of the new rules should be applied, but its mostly the rules that dont see much use.
When performing a loaded cylinderloaded chamber reload, the shooter may not advance in the stage move toward the next shooting position until the weapon is. On signal, turn, then draw and engage targets with two rounds each while remaining in shooting area. The competitors elapsed time stops with the last shot fired. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books revolver. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. 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 permitted modification for production and limited also, ive asked people regarding this but they have mixed answers.
This division caters to the 1911 purist and thus requires barrel bushings for barrels over 4. Old historical idpa rule books rulebook the flatfooted reload rule book. Steel challenge shooting association an organization of uspsa. What are the most current rule books for each group. A club can certainly participate in both uspsa and 3gn. If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Thats why the shooter could not be dqd in this example because he did not violate a uspsa rule. Will be governed by the criteria in the uspsa handgun rule book. Limited rules changes for 20 uspsaipsc rules brian. The scoring lines or points of the noshoot will overlay the scoring line or point of the shoot target. Sep 19, 2019 idpa rule book 20 pdf watch what its like to shoot an idpa match. For detailed information on rules, equipment and divisions, see the uspsa rule book page. The problem i had with the limited rules prior and i was the one who asked for this rule change at the previous bod meeting is that the 500 unit rule was impossible to police and had seemingly broken down in its application. Maintain target and prop position integrity throughout the match.
Maintain target and prop position integrity throughout the. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links in the table below. This is a discussion on grip tape production rule within the competition shooting forums, part of the gun forum category. We are talking about the published uspsa rule book, which are the only rules that count for uspsa competition. Jun 26, 20 weve now had four matches since the new rule book was issued.
On signal, engage targets with only two rounds each from the shooting area. February 22nd match is a level 1 uspsa match consisting of 6 stages. For starters, its a rifle division in a sport that is primarily focused on the pistol, though pcc guns, as. Uspsa rules finger on the trigger page 2 the leading. Id like to see it too, or at least a formalized ruling posted somewhere. Excel stage designer stage library for uspsa, icor, three. I know you cant on the slide, trigger, trigger and leversbuttons but i cant find anything. Uspsa rules will apply for shots fired while moving into the second shooting box, summarised as follows. Central florida section southeast shooter uspsa area 6. It was originally intended to keep a manufacturer from making a gun on a limited level for its corporate uspsaipsc team. Range officers will escort any person found in violation of this rule to a safety area, where they. Uspsa rule book, current edition a a b ddcc n a t i o n a l r a.
The ball shall have a bounce of 30 to 34 inches 76. In this article, i will address the rules of the governing bodies of the below listed organizations and how they should apply to your consideration before purchasing a holster for competing in the shooting sports. Idpa rule book 20 pdf watch what its like to shoot an idpa match. The steel challenge is a speed shooting competition governed by the steel challenge shooting association scsa that consists of eight standardized stages with steel targets in three sizes. 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. Shooting competition started by cerealbyter, nov 18, 2016. Run, dont walk, on down to the bottom of this post and download the pdf now. Excel stage designer stage library for uspsa, icor. If a competitor is thought to be in violation of the cold range rule, a. Toes touching marks, f acing downrange, holding lasso rope in both hands. Aug 07, 2017 point out where in the uspsa rule book that shows up. Major power factor higher recoiling rounds that score more points per hit on a target requires a minimum of. Jun 30, 2011 gun holster requirements for the different pistol competitions reprinted with permission from the author. Most importantly, we grew and expanded and shot and traveled and innovated our little hearts out.
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. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. Classifications will be applied after shooting only one match. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. February 22nd match is a level 1 uspsa match consisting of 6 stages including 1 classifier. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books free download as pdf file. Gun holster requirements for the different pistol competitions reprinted with permission from the author. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books throughout the rule book, distance is measured in feet, in the ipsc rules. This supplement to the unofficial sourcebook of uspsaipsc courses of fire contains 16 ipsc field courses, some of which i have recently designed, and some of which have been submitted by other ipsc course. Curious about the match rules, scoring, and what you need to do before shooting a match.