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25-07 Absolute Cinema RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Joseph Beltran Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 14 rounds, 70 points 7 USPSA Ta…

Each competitor is expected to come to the firing line ready to shoot, with an appropriate amount of ammunition in an appropriate number of magazines

25-06 They All Count RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Joseph Beltran Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 14 rounds, 70 points 7 USPSA Tar…

The same gun, sights, holster and holster position, if specified, in a division must be used throughout a specific match.

25-05 It’s All Porta the Plan RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Joseph Beltran Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 16 rounds, 80 points 6 …

In general, holsters shall be mounted at the waist, must cover the trigger, and must safely hold/retain the gun. All Centerfire handguns must be appro

25-04 We Did Our Homework RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Billy Barton Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 10 rounds, 50 points 5 USPSA …

25-03 Let Him Cook RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Ike Starnes Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 10 rounds, 50 points 5 USPSA Targets …

25-02 Look at Me I am the Captain Now RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Tim Dunderi Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 10 rounds, 50 poin…

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

25-01 Return to Monke RULES: USPSA Handgun Competition Rules COURSE DESIGNER: Billy Barton Stage Procedure SCORING: TARGETS: SCORED HITS: START-STOP: START POSITION: PROCEDURE: Comstock, 19 rounds, 95 points 9 USPSA Targ…

2.5.1 p. 8 Share For long guns, 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. 2.5.2 p. 8 Share For long …

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

5/12/2025 4:29:42 PM Compare Results Old File: New File: USPSA_Current_Bylaws.pdf versus 18 pages (220 KB) 9/9/2024 8:41:56 PM Total Changes Content 97 81 Replacements 9 Insertions 6 Deletions Bylaws Revision - Transitio…

BYLAWS of THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC ARTICLE 1 - NAME AND ORGANIZATION: 1.1 Name: The name of this corporation shall be: THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC. 1.2 Organization:…

BYLAWS of THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC ARTICLE 1 - NAME AND ORGANIZATION: 1.1 Name: The name of this corporation shall be: THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC. 1.2 Organization:…

10.4.1 p. 32 Share Any shot fired while loading/ unloading / reloading or lowering the hammer. This includes any shot fired after the “If clear, hammer down, holster” (Rule 8.3.8 ) command has been issued, except where…

10.3.1 p. 30 Share Unsafe gun handling—specifically, handling a firearm unsupervised, or outside the boundaries of a staging or Safety Area. This includes deliberately removing a flag from a flagged firearm without direc…

Request for the Removal of the B, C, and D Flags Alex Acosta, Kirt McKenna, Stepan Generalov, Jay Slater, Terrence Tsang, Douglas Peters, Timothy Dunderi, and Billy Barton 2025-02-13 1 Executive Summary The classificatio…

Competitors who have been disqualified may not shoot during the remainder of the event. This includes events that span multiple days. However, complet

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.

Note: RFRI = Rimfire Rifle Irons; RFRO = Rimfire Rifle Optics

Note: PCCI = Pistol Caliber Carbine Irons; PCCO = Pistol Caliber Carbine Optics Special Conditions: 1) Short Barreled Rifles (SBR’s) are permitted pro

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

NOTE: ISR = Iron Sight Revolver, OSR = Optical Sight Revolver Special conditions: 1. “Self-loading” revolvers with retractable slides are prohibited i

Special conditions: 1. Only 1911 production type pistols. Must be available to the general public and have their basis in the original 1911 service pi

Special conditions: 1. Only Double Action, Selective Action, and Safe Action/Striker Fired guns are allowed, and must be on the approved list. Guns wi

Note: RFPI = Rimfire Pistol Irons; RFPO = Rimfire Pistol Optics

1 Minimum power factor for Major NA for Steel Challenge 2 Minimum power factor for Minor NA for Steel Challenge 3 Minimum bullet weight NA for Steel Challenge 4 Minimum cartridge dimensions 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) For …

Note: RRI = Rimfire Revolver Irons; RRO = Rimfire Revolver Optics

1 Minimum power factor for Major NA for Steel Challenge 2 Minimum power factor for Minor NA for Steel Challenge 3 Minimum bullet weight NA for Steel Challenge 4 Minimum cartridge dimensions 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) For …

1 Minimum power factor for Major NA for Steel Challenge 2 Minimum power factor for Minor NA for Steel Challenge 3 Minimum bullet weight NA for Steel Challenge 4 Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length. .38 cal. / …

All competitors that are active USPSA/SCSA members may be classified in one or more divisions provided the competitor has shot a minimum of 4 of the 8

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

Level I (Local) Level II Level III (Regional/ Level IV (World Championship) Division Recognition 3 5 (recommended) (State) National) 10 10 Class Recog

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

9.3.1 p. 55 Share Unless otherwise stipulated in the written stage briefing, any cardboard target designated as a “shoot” target must be neutralized by either one (1) “A” hit - OR - two (2) hits anywhere inside the scori…

9.2.1 p. 51 Share The written stage briefing for each course of fire must specify one of the following 2 scoring methods: 9.2.1.1 p. 51 Share “ Comstock ” – Unlimited time stops on the last shot, unlimited number of sh…

8.7.1 p. 48 Share A competitor is permitted to take a sight picture prior to the start signal. Such sight picture is only permitted from the “Make Ready” location. On a multigun stage sight pictures are permitted for e…

8.5.1 p. 46 Share Except when the competitor is actually aiming or shooting at targets all movement (see Glossary, App. A3) must be accomplished with the fingers visibly outside the trigger guard. 8.5.2 p. 47 Share If a …

8.4.1 p. 45 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:

8.2.1 p. 42 Share The firearm is prepared as specified in the written stage briefing, and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant Division. 8.2.2 p. 42 Share The competitor assumes the start position as …

The ready condition for firearms will normally be as stated below. Note that a course of fire may require that a firearm be “staged” (prepared and pla

6.3.1 p. 35 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. 35 Shar…

6.2.1 p. 34 Share USPSA Divisions recognize different firearms and equipment. (See Appendices D1 to D5.) Each match must recognize at least one Division. When multiple Divisions are available in a match each Division mus…

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. 31 Share A competitor who experiences a 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, under th…

5.6.1 p. 31 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. 30 Share Unless specifically prohibited in the Written Stage Briefing, spare ammunition, magazines and/or speed loading devices must be carried anywhere on the shooter’s person or firearm. The shooter must not b…

5.2.1 p. 27 Share Handguns 5.2.1.1 p. 27 Share 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 gu…

5.1.1 p. 25 Share Firearms are separated and defined by Divisions. (See Appendices D1 to D5.) However, courses of fire must remain consistent for all Divisions. 5.1.2 p. 25 Share A firearm is considered to be the combina…

4.6.1 p. 24 Share Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. Range equipment failure includes but is not limited to: the displacement of cardboard targets, the premature activatio…

4.3.1 p. 23 Share Approved metal targets for use in USPSA Multigun matches include any metal target that provides an adequate method of determining hits which includes falling or self-indicating (flashers). Scoring metal…

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. 19 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…

2.6.1 p. 18 Share The host organization is responsible for the construction and placement of a sufficient number of Safety Areas for the match. They should be conveniently placed and easily identified with signs. Safety …

2.5.1 p. 17 Share Any stage requiring the use of a shotgun may have a shotgun preloading table set up. ( See 8.3.1.3 for guidance. ) Rifles or Pistol Caliber Carbines and cased/ holstered /bagged handguns may also be…