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Code of Conduct for NROI Range Master Instructors 1. Range Master Instructors bear a great responsibility for engendering public confidence in NROI training and officiating and shall strictly adhere to all aspects of the…

The New USPSA/NROI RMI Policy Troy McManus, DNROI For years, the title of Range Master Instructor, which is a certification level within NROI, was handled in a selection process that mostly mirrors the document published…

Campaigning Policy for USPSA National Events United States Practical Shooting Association Last Modified: 5/24/23 03:37 1) Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure a fair and unbiased election process during USPSA N…

USPSA National Championship UAS Policy United States Practical Shooting Association Scope This policy governs the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, at any USPSA National Championship e…

USPSA National Championship Media Policy United States Practical Shooting Association Purpose The USPSA Nationals Media Credential Program exists to provide meaningful media coverage of USPSA National Championship events…

USPSA Rifle, Shotgun, and Multigun Rules September 2026 © Copyright 2026 by USPSA®/IPSC, Inc. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Permission to Print Rulebook This rulebook may be printed for personal use. A copyright permission let…

USPSA Competition Rules September 2026 © Copyright 2026 by USPSA®/IPSC, Inc. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Permission to Print Rulebook This rulebook may be printed for personal use. A copyright permission letter can be found …

2026 USPSA Rifle, Shotgun Multigun Rules Change Log Updated March 2026 Rule Number 2.3.1.1 Old Rule In lieu of modifying course design or physical construction, a Range Master may explicitly forbid certain competitor act…

2026 USPSA Competition Rules Change Log Updated March 2026 Rule Number 1.1.5.2 Old Rule New Rule Change Type Standard Exercises and Classifiers may include Standard Exercises and Classifiers may include Approved by BOD m…

USPSA National Championship UAS Policy United States Practical Shooting Association Scope This policy governs the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, at any USPSA National Championship e…

USPSA National Championship Media Policy United States Practical Shooting Association Purpose The USPSA Nationals Media Credential Program exists to provide meaningful media coverage of USPSA National Championship events…

26-05 Downrange? Obviously RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Alex Sotelo Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 12 rounds, 60 points 6 USPSA …

9.9.1 p. 59 Share Non-disappearing and Visible Targets: Activated scoring targets which present a legal portion of the A-zone (see App. B1), either prior to activation or when they stop (gravity operated), or which conti…

9.8.1 p. 58 Share Each competitor is responsible to maintain an accurate record of their scores to verify the results posted by the Stats Officer. 9.8.2 p. 58 Share After all competitors have completed a match; the provi…

9.7.1 p. 57 Share The RO must enter all information on the competitor’s score sheet or the electronic scoring device. If using paper score sheets, the RO must affirm the score with initials or signature, then the competi…

9.6.1 p. 56 Share After the Range Officer has declared “Range is Clear”, the competitor or their delegate will be allowed to accompany the official responsible for scoring to verify the scoring. 9.6.2 p. 56 Share The Ra…

9.5.1 p. 55 Share Unless otherwise specified in the Written Stage Briefing, scoring cardboard targets must be shot with a minimum of one round each, with the best two hits to score. Scoring metal targets must be shot wit…

9.4.1 p. 54 Share Scoring hits on authorized targets will be scored in accordance with the values assigned such targets. (See Appendix B ) 9.4.2 p. 54 Share Each hit visible on the scoring area of a cardboard no-shoot w…

9.3.1 p. 54 Share If, in the opinion of the Match Director, a tie in match results must be broken, the affected competitors must shoot one or more courses of fire, nominated or created by the Match Director, until the ti…

9.2.1 p. 53 Share The Written Stage Briefing for each course of fire must specify one of the following scoring methods: 9.2.2 p. 53 Share “ Comstock ” – Unlimited time stops on the last shot, unlimited number of shots …

9.11.1 p. 60 Share The scoring program approved by USPSA is PractiScore. No other scoring program must be used for any USPSA sanctioned match without the prior written approval of the USPSA Director at Large. Handheld el…

9.10.1 p. 60 Share Only the timing device operated by a Range Officer must be used to record the official elapsed time of a competitor’s attempt at a course of fire . If a timing device is faulty, a competitor whose att…

9.1.1 p. 51 Share Approaching Targets – While scoring is in progress, competitors or their delegate must not approach any target closer than (3 feet) without the authorization of the Range Officer. Violation may, at the …

8.7.1 p. 49 Share A competitor is permitted to take sight pictures prior to the start signal from the make ready position . 8.7.2 p. 49 Share Competitors are prohibited from using any guns or gun replicas as sighting ai…

8.6.1 p. 49 Share No assistance of any kind can be given to a competitor during a course of fire , except that any Range Officer assigned to a stage may issue safety warnings to a competitor at any time. Such warnings w…

26-03 Mike Who? RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Mike Huang Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 10 rounds, 50 points 5 USPSA Targets Best…

8.5.1 p. 48 Share Except when the competitor is actually aiming or shooting at targets, all movement (see Appendix A3 ) must be accomplished with the fingers visibly outside the trigger guard. 8.5.2 p. 48 Share If a com…

8.4.1 p. 48 Share When loading, reloading or unloading during a course of fire , the competitor’s fingers must be visibly outside the trigger guard and the firearm must be pointed safely downrange or in another safe…

The approved range commands and their sequence are as follows:

This designates when, under the direct command of a Range Officer:

The ready condition for firearms will normally be as stated below. However, in the event that a competitor fails to load the chamber when permitted by

7.3.1 p. 42 Share Match organizers must, prior to commencement of a match, appoint a Match Director and a Range Master to carry out the duties detailed in these rules. The nominated Range Master should preferably be the …

7.2.1 p. 42 Share The Range Master has authority over all Match Officials other than the Match Director (except when the Match Director is actually participating as a competitor at the match) and is responsible for decis…

The duties and terms of reference of Match Officials are defined as follows:

6.5.1 p. 39 Share Competitors must compete for score according to the published match and squadding schedule. A competitor who is not present at the scheduled time and date for any stage may not attempt that stage withou…

6.4.1 p. 39 Share For Level II and higher competitions, all competitors must be individual members of USPSA, or a current member of their IPSC region. A competitor who submits a paid USPSA membership application to the M…

6.3.1 p. 39 Share USPSA matches may include different Categories within each Division to recognize different groups of competitors. A competitor may declare multiple Categories for a match or tournament. 6.3.2 p. 39 Shar…

6.2.1 p. 37 Share USPSA Divisions recognize different firearms and equipment (see Appendix D ). Each match must recognize at least one Division. When multiple Divisions are available in a match, each Division must be sc…

The following definitions are used for clarity:

Use of Certified Ammunition is subject to the conditions and constraints in Appendix C3. Failure to comply with the conditions and constraints voids t

5.7.1 p. 35 Share A competitor who experiences a firearm malfunction while responding to the “Make Ready” command, but prior to issuance of the “Start Signal”, is entitled to retire to repair his firearm without penalty,…

5.6.1 p. 34 Share One or more official match chronographs are used to assist in the determination of the power factor of every competitor’s ammunition. In the absence of official match chronograph(s), the power factor de…

5.5.1 p. 34 Share Magazines and speed loading devices must comply with the provisions of the relevant Division. 5.5.2 p. 34 Share Spare magazines, speed loading devices or ammunition dropped or discarded by a competitor …

5.4.1 p. 33 Share All persons on the range potentially exposed to ricochet debris or bullet fragments are required to wear eye protection. All persons on the range where the sound of firearms being fired may potentially …

5.3.1 p. 33 Share The use of offensive or objectionable garments is not allowed. The Match Director will have final authority in respect of what garments competitors are allowed to wear.

5.2.1 p. 29 Share Carry and Storage – Except when within the boundaries of a Safety Area, or when under the supervision and direct command of a Range Officer, competitors must carry their handguns unloaded in a gun case,…

5.1.1 p. 28 Share Firearms are separated and defined by Divisions (see Appendix D ) however, courses of fire must remain consistent for all Divisions. 5.1.2 p. 28 Share The minimum cartridge case dimension for firearm…

4.6.1 p. 27 Share Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. Range equipment failure includes the displacement of cardboard targets, the premature activation of metal or moving ta…

4.5.1 p. 26 Share The competitor must not interfere with the range surface , natural foliage, constructions, props or other range equipment (including targets, target stands and target activators) at any time. Violation…

4.4.1 p. 26 Share Frangible targets, such as clay pigeons or tiles, are not authorized targets for USPSA Competition matches. 4.4.2 p. 26 Share Synthetic falling plate targets (e.g. “self-sealing” targets etc.), sometime…

4.3.1 p. 25 Share Approved metal targets for use in USPSA Competition matches (see Appendix B2 and B3) are as follows: 4.3.1.1 p. 25 Share USPSA and IPSC Poppers, as well as Colt Speed Steel targets (aka Poppers) are a…

4.2.1 p. 24 Share There are two types of cardboard targets approved for use in USPSA matches, USPSA and IPSC targets (see Appendix B1 ). These types must not be included together in any stage. This includes using one ty…

4.1.1 p. 23 Share Only targets listed in Appendix B are to be used for USPSA Matches. Only official, USPSA-licensed cardboard targets may be used. 4.1.2 p. 23 Share Scoring targets used in all USPSA matches must be of …

USPSA matches are governed by the rules applicable to the discipline. Host organizations may not enforce local rules except to comply with legislation

3.2.1 p. 21 Share A Written Stage Briefing approved by the Range Master must be posted at each course of fire prior to commencement of the match. This briefing will take precedence over any course of fire information p…

The competitor is always responsible to safely fulfill the requirements of a course of fire but can only reasonably be expected to do so after verball

2.6.1 p. 19 Share For PCCs only, if there is not a sufficient length of side berm to safely serve as an uncasing/casing area, then the match director must identify and designate a suitable area. 2.6.2 p. 19 Share For PCC…

2.5.1 p. 19 Share If it is possible that some competitors arriving at a range where a USPSA match is being held may be in possession of a loaded firearm on their person (e.g. law enforcement officers, persons duly auth…

The host organization is responsible for the construction and placement of a sufficient number of Safety Areas for the match. They should be convenien

2.3.1 p. 17 Share Match Officials may, for any reason, modify the physical construction or stage procedure for a course of fire , provided that such changes are approved in advance by the Range Master. Any such physical…