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Yaritsa “Pew Pew” Santiago - Episode 218 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunters HD Gold: Behind the Lens, Brian talks with Yaritsa “Pew Pew” Santiago, whose remarkable journey stretches from a chal…

A pistol as interesting as the land it comes from, the Grand Power K100 Mk23 is a lot of things but boring isn't one.

(Unaudited – Subject to Change Pending Annual Review and 990 Filing) Click here to view USPSA’s financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024 In an effort to increase transparency, the USPSA Board has committe…

This week, a man shoots himself running from cops, Area 3 registration is open, Fejj shot a match, Nick made M but not yet because it's f'n Tuesday, the Michelle Woitzel Rule, shoot your ability, Jeremy Fitzpatrick joins…

Many shooters are upset about the new USPSA classifier rules, and maybe rightfully so. Here's my take on the changes and my recommendation for how to handle it. Warning: I'm the Doctor you need, maybe not the Doctor you …

USPSA is a fast-action shooting sport for shooters of all skill levels that balances accuracy, power, and speed to test their abilities.

With all the talk of now allowing digital evidence, we have received a lot of questions about the timing of appeals. We briefly cover appeals in the RO and CRO seminars, but don’t focus a ton on Chapter 11. Frankly, most…

Steve Foster - Episode 217 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunters HD Gold: Behind the Lens , Brian connects with competitive shooter and entrepreneur Steve Foster, who shares how he rose from creat…

The USPSA Board of Directors has put forth a motion to establish an ad hoc adviosry committee to address concerns related to gender equity.

View in Browser February 25, 2025 Advertisement TOP NEWS IDPA Announces New International Point of Contact for Africa IDPA IDPA Headquarters has announced the appointment of Avalon van der Heever as the new Interna…

IDPA Headquarters has announced the appointment of Avalon van der Heever as the new International Point of Contact (IPOC) for the continent of Africa. Avalon’s home club is at his own range, the Ballito Defensive Sports …

The team goes over the rule changes in the recently published rules updates. Chapter marks are in place for the start of each edition (SCSA/MG/Comp). Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely acc…

Staccato's new duty rated HD series goes up against the Stealth Arms Platypus - the OG in the glock mag 1911 space. Not appearing is the Fusion XP Pro because I broke it apparently. If you like to keep money in your p…

HANDGUN .22LR CLASSIC DIVISION Classic Division 1. Minimum/maximum caliber Commercially manufactured .22LR 2. Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix E4a) No 3. Maximum handgun size Yes, see below 4. Maximum magazine length Y…

ACTION AIR HANDGUN OPEN DIVISION Open Division 1. Maximum handgun size No 2. Maximum magazine length 170 mm (see Appendix E1) 3. Maximum projectile capacity Yes, see below 4. Max. distance of handgun and allied equipment…

ACTION AIR HANDGUN STANDARD DIVISION Standard Division 1. Maximum handgun size Yes, see below 2. Maximum magazine length Yes, see below 3. Maximum projectile capacity Yes, see below 4. Max. distance of handgun and allied…

ACTION AIR HANDGUN CLASSIC DIVISION Classic Division 1. Maximum handgun size Yes, see below 2. Maximum magazine length Yes, see below 3. Maximum projectile capacity Yes, see below 4. Max. distance of handgun and allied e…

ACTION AIR HANDGUN PRODUCTION DIVISION Production Division 1.Maximum handgun sizeMaximum barrel length 127 mm2.Maximum magazine lengthYes, see below3.Maximum projectile capacityYes, see below4.Max. distance of handgun an…

ACTION AIR HANDGUN PRODUCTION OPTICS DIVISION Production Optics Division 1.Maximum handgun sizeMaximum barrel length 127 mm2.Maximum magazine lengthYes, see below3.Maximum projectile capacityYes, see below4.Max. distance…

Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings: ESS report. The registration and scoring system was presented to the meetings. It was noted tha…

HANDGUN OPEN DIVISION Open Division 1. Minimum power factor for Major 160 2. Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3. Minimum bullet weight 120 grain for Major 4. Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length …

HANDGUN STANDARD DIVISION Standard Division 1. Minimum power factor for Major 170 2. Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3. Minimum bullet weight No 4. Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length 9 mm (0.3…

HANDGUN CLASSIC DIVISION Classic Division 1. Minimum power factor for Major 170 2. Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3. Minimum bullet weight No 4. Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length 9 mm (0.354…

HANDGUN PRODUCTION DIVISION Production Division 1. Minimum power factor for Major Not applicable 2. Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3. Minimum bullet weight No 4. Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case le…

HANDGUN PRODUCTION OPTICS DIVISION Production Optics Division 1. Minimum power factor for Major Not applicable 2. Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3. Minimum bullet weight No 4. Minimum bullet caliber / car…

HANDGUN REVOLVER DIVISION Revolver Division 1. Minimum power factor for Major 170 (see below) 2. Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3. Minimum bullet weight No 4. Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case lengt…

PCC OPTICS DIVISION Maximum length 152mm (6 inches) from the centerline of the barrel Optics Division 1. Minimum Power Factor for Minor 125 (Minor scoring only) 2. Maximum bullet velocity 500 meters (1640 feet) pe…

PCC IRON DIVISION Iron Division 1. Minimum Power Factor for Minor 125 (Minor scoring only) 2. Maximum bullet velocity 500 meters (1640 feet) per second (see below) 3. Minimum bullet weight 113 grains (see below…

HANDGUN .22 LR OPEN DIVISION Open Division 1. Minimum/maximum caliber Commercially manufactured .22LR 2. Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix E4a) No 3. Maximum handgun size No 4. Maximum magazine length 170 mm (see Append…

HANDGUN .22LR STANDARD DIVISION Standard Division 1. Minimum/maximum caliber Commercially manufactured .22LR 2. Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix E4a) No 3. Maximum handgun size Yes, see below 4. Maximum magazine length…

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New rules recently approved by the USPSA Board of Directors allow for the use of digital evidence, i.e, video, photo, audio, even information from apps such as the PractiScore competitor app, to appeal a call. Competitor…

In this episode of Acceptable Accuracy , hosts Philip and Tyler are joined by returning guest Paul and first-time guest Thomas to tackle the hot topic of USPSA divisions and power factor. With too many divisions diluting…

ACTION AIR HANDGUN DISCIPLINE Open Division 1. Maximum handgun size No 2. Maximum magazine length 170 mm (see Appendix E1) 3. Maximum projectile capacity Yes, see below 4. Max. distance of handgun and allied …

HANDGUN .22LR DISCIPLINE Open Division 1. Minimum/maximum caliber Commercially manufactured .22LR 2. Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix E4a) No 3. Maximum handgun size No 4. Maximum magazine length 170 mm (s…

PISTOL CALIBER CARBINE DISCIPLINE Optics Division 1. Minimum Power Factor for Minor 125 (Minor scoring only) 2. Maximum bullet velocity 500 meters (1640 feet) per second (see below) 3. Minimum bullet weight 115…

Second day at the range for the Super Squad. Stage 11-20 The Caribbean Open is a match I would consider to be one of the best shooting matches of the year. Great stages, RO’s, staff and for the most part weather as well…

First day at the range for the Super Squad. The Caribbean Open is a match I would consider to be one of the best shooting matches of the year. Great stages, RO’s, staff and for the most part weather as well. Come enjoy…

If you’re looking for a competition that emphasizes real-world self-defense skills with everyday, unmodified weapons, an IDPA shoot is a great place to start.

Being a Range Officer has a responsibility associated with it, namely enforcing the rules. Which not only requires knowledge of the rules, but also the guts to apply the rules. Applying the rules is often what some ROs s…

Earlier this year I spent a few days at home with a fever, cough, and general yuckiness. After a day of playing video games, it [...]

A bit of a departure from our usual format...this week we are discussing what NROI is, and what we do, at a level that maybe you haven't seen or heard before. Come along for a trip back stage. Note: Transcriptions done b…

The Finnish military specialist store Varusteleka organizes the internationally acclaimed Finnish Brutality shooting competition for the eighth time on Febr ...

TroyMcManus, DNROI [email protected] USPSA published the board approved rule sets for Competition, Rifle, Shotgun, and Multigun, and Steel Challenge Shooting Association on February 3 rd , 2025. NROI training materials …

Our rulebook has a whole section that deals with disqualifications from accidental discharges, but when is it an AD and when is it not? Let’s take a closer look in this Question of the Month.

TroyMcManus, DNROI dnroi@uspsa.org USPSA published the board approved rule sets for Competition; Rifle, Shotgun, and Multigun; and Steel Challenge Shooting Association on February 3rd, 2025. NROI training materials and t…

Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meeting: ESS report. The meeting included a presentation on the Athlete Profile and Match Management System. Draft samples of the…

The Finnish military specialist store Varusteleka organizes the internationally acclaimed Finnish Brutality shooting competition for the eighth time on February 15-16. This is the coldest match so far, and in addition to…

The 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot is in Corinth, Greece in September. USPSA's merit-based selection policy for Team USA, and how to qualify.

Position Summary The Director of NROI is a transformational leadership role responsible for building and sustaining a world-class officiating organization focused on member experience, official development, and com…

Just a reminder about the USPSA Certified Ammunition Program, and what should be happening at matches where people are using certified ammo. Level II and III are where you’ll see it, but it can be used at Level I if ther…

The 2025 Rulebook documents have been posted. The changes go into effect February 1, 2025. Visit https://www.idpa.com/updates-to-rulebook-and-mar/ for more information on the changes. You can download the new documents a…

We return to the mailbag for episode two of season four with additional information about when you might see the updated rules, Nationals staffing, and more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be enti…

Back when I started in this sport the new hotness for stage design were a bunch of templates for MS Office products like Word and Excel. This was a HUGE step up from the green plastic stage design template many had been …

I ran each optic through 500 rounds to find the best red dot for Glock 48. My top pick: Trijicon RMRcc.

The Avidity Arms PD10 Concealed Carry pistol was 10 years in the making. See if this purpose-built pistol was worth the wait.

The Rule of 180 is a critical safety guideline in competition shooting, ensuring a safe environment for all participants. This guide walks you through everything you need to know.

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Rules that will govern CMP competitions in the next competition year are now posted on the CMP website where competitors and Match Officials can download them in preparation for their 2025 …

For our kickoff episode for Season Four, we invited Kyle Stephens and Tim Herron on to talk about stage design and how to make stages that test skills instead of just being hosefests. Enjoy the in depth discussion and st…