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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 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 …

9.2.1 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 …

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…

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…

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

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…

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 …

5.2.1 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…

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

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…

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

During the construction of a course of fire, a variety of physical barriers may be used to restrict competitor movement and to provide additional comp

26-01 King Crab RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Skyler Davis Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 14 rounds, 70 points 6 IPSC Targets, 2 …

Examples of unsafe gun handling include, but are not limited to:

10.2.1 p. 62 Share If a competitor fires shots while touching the ground or any object completely outside the fault lines, they will be assessed one procedural penalty per occurrence . If any part of an object is inside…

The official USPSA, Multigun, and Steel Challenge competition rules — searchable, linkable, and always current.

The official USPSA, Multigun, and Steel Challenge competition rules — searchable, linkable, and always current.

The official USPSA, Multigun, and Steel Challenge competition rules — searchable, linkable, and always current.

1. Vendors (i.e. individuals, corporations and other entities displaying or selling merchandise at an USPSA match) are solely responsible for the safe

1 Minimum power factor for Major Not Applicable 2 Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3 Minimum bullet weight No 4 Minimum cartridge dimensions 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) 5 Minimum bullet caliber for Major Not Applicable 6…

Special Conditions: 1. Short Barreled Rifles (SBR’s) are permitted provided that the competitor is in full compliance with all state and federal laws

Special conditions: 1. Only Double Action, Double Action/Single Action, and Safe Action/Striker Fired handguns are allowed, and must be on the approve

Special conditions: “Self-loading” revolvers with retractable slides are prohibited in this Division.

Special conditions: Only 1911 production type pistols. Must be available to the general public and have their basis in the original 1911 service pisto

Special conditions: 1. Only Double Action, Double Action/Single Action, and Safe Action/Striker Fired handguns are allowed, and must be on the approve

1 Minimum power factor for Major 165 2 Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3 Minimum bullet weight No 4 Minimum cartridge dimensions 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) 5 Minimum bullet caliber for Major .40 cal. / 10mm ( 0.40 ”) /…

1 Minimum power factor for Major 165 2 Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3 Minimum bullet weight No 4 Minimum cartridge dimensions 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) 5 Minimum bullet caliber for Major .40 cal. / 10mm ( 0.40 ”) /…

1 Minimum power factor for Major 165 2 Minimum power factor for Minor 125 3 Minimum bullet weight 112 grains for major power factor 4 Minimum bullet caliber/cartridge case length .38 cal. / 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) 5 Mi…

Competitors using Certified Ammunition are exempt from the requirements of Appendix C2, Items 39 and 40 as appropriate for the declared power factor p

Match Chronograph and Equipment Set-Up Chronograph(s): 1. The chronograph(s) must be shielded from the effects of changing sunlight. Setting the chron

Initial Calibration 1. The Range Master must designate a specific supply of ammunition and one or more firearms to be used as official calibration too

The official USPSA, Multigun, and Steel Challenge competition rules — searchable, linkable, and always current.

Prior to the commencement of a match, the organizers must specify which Division(s) will be recognized. Unless otherwise specified, USPSA sanctioned m

The official USPSA, Multigun, and Steel Challenge competition rules — searchable, linkable, and always current.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide the correct scorecard for each stage, match and entry division, and to verify their scores as written

The Range Officer will direct the competitor using the following commands:

8.2.1 p. 21 Share The start position is standing within the box. When the competitor is ready, they will assume the required start position to indicate their readiness to the Range Officer . The competitor must remain s…

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

All competitors compete for overall placement in the match. In addition to overall placement, competitors may also compete for Division-specific award

Competition Divisions are intended to provide a vehicle for recognition within the match by firearm characteristics (firearm types, sights, etc.). It

One or more matches are contested within an event. For example, the World Speed Shooting Championship is an event and within that event there are 4 ma

Should a competitor’s equipment malfunction, the string of fire will be scored, the range shall be cleared per 8.3.7, and the competitor will be allow

All ammunition used in competition must be safe, serviceable, and appropriate for the firearm being used.

25-09 Descent Into Madness RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: USPSA Classifier Committee Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Virginia Count, 12 round…

25-08 We Lost Hero or Zero RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Terrence Tsang Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 10 rounds, 50 points 5 USP…

Handicapped/disabled competitors must seek and obtain approval from the Range Master for any waiver in relation to the type and/or placement of their