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Josh, Tom and Dave welcome Saul Allen to the podcast. We talk about everything under the USPSA umbrella and our thoughts on classifications, matches and officials

For this episode we return to the mailbag with answers to your questions. We also discuss the controversy regarding who should be allowed at Nationals, classification system questions and much more. Note: Transcriptions …

Sports shooters including practical shooting athletes and Olympic pistol shooting disciplines say the sustainability of their sport has been upended by broad government gun control reforms.

(Stage descriptions below.) I've been gradually building more walls to enable more elaborate stage designs for this match, and this was the latest iteration, which worked out pretty well. I have been shooting very littl…

Everyone has questions about USPSA and SCSA rules at some point. But how do you get those questions answered?

USPSA: United States Practical Shooting Association What is USPSA? USPSA is a dynamic, international action […]

Fellow USPSA Members, We are pleased to announce that the amended and restated USPSA bylaws and all attached exhibits are now posted on the USPSA website for member review and comment. This revision represents many mon…

Terrain stages at the 2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals challenged traditional notions of the 180-degree rule by using defined range fans and objective visual references to govern safe muzzle direction.

Dear Regional Directors, Competitors and Friends:I am pleased to share with you a summary of key decisions and discussions from the latest meeting of the IPSC Continental Council and IPSC Executive Council.A new protocol…

What does it take to oversee the technical and administrative heartbeat of the world's largest practical shooting confederation? In this exclusive sit-down, we talk to Friedrich Gepperth, Vice-President of IPSC and Presi…

Mandatory Membership Number Requirement at Sanctioned Matches The USPSA Board of Directors has adopted a new policy requiring all current USPSA and SCSA members who compete in a sanctioned USPSA or SCSA match to enter t…

Mandatory Membership Number Requirement at Sanctioned Matches The USPSA Board of Directors has adopted a new policy requiring all current USPSA and SCSA members who compete in a sanctioned USPSA or SCSA match to enter t…

Mandatory Membership Number Requirement at Sanctioned Matches The USPSA Board of Directors has adopted a new policy requiring all current USPSA and SCSA members who compete in a sanctioned USPSA or SCSA match to enter t…

There is only one SCSA stage that requires movement during a string which means competitors have the chance of earning a foot fault while moving between boxes. Let’s learn the rules behind SCSA foot faults in this Questi…

Episode 267 Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens with Ryan Lee w/ Empirical Concepts Training View on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v75upog-episode-267-hunters-hd-gold-behind-the-lens-with-ryan-lee-w-empirical-conce.html Elevate…

We open this week with a discussion about unauthorized target use and then move to our annual review of the Rules changes with explanation and commentary. We will resume our normal format next episode. Note: Transcriptio…

Transitions Are Decisions. Splits Are Consequences. EDPS Low Light Outlaw Match — Pressure Changes Everything. El Dorado Practical Shooters hosted their first Low Light Outlaw Match, and shooting in the dark forces a d…

News from IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 ** Nuremberg, Germany** Gun Fair ** New firearms, optics, ammunition and equipment ** Trade fair report with video and links

EDPS Low Light Outlaw Match — Pressure Changes Everything. El Dorado Practical Shooters hosted their first Low Light Outlaw Match, and shooting in the dark forces a different level of discipline. Match format: • Dedic…

There are a couple rules where ROs need to determine if the violation is a significant advantage or not and that decision affects how many penalties the competitor will earn. One of those is foot fault penalties. Let’s l…

Step 10: Reloading your pistol isn't just about speed — it's about efficiency, consistency, and performing under pressure. In this video, I break down three handgun reload techniques — and have some friend help explain …

It's a new season, and rule books are being updated. PCSL is making changes to both 2 Gun and pistol-only matches, partly due to the influx of people shooting BELT. Here's what you need to know.

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is the national governing body for practical shooting in the United States and the official US Region of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).…

I’ve recently received a bunch of questions about what to do with incorrect range commands, poor start signal sequences, and the like. Here’s the scoop:

What happens when one of the masterminds behind the Brutality shooting matches decides to go bigger, faster, and nationwide? In today's episode of TFB Behind the Gun, Russell Phagan joins the show to unveil his latest co…

Episode 266 Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens with Jake Martens NOT the MATCH Director for NATIONALS?! theuspsa.com Elevate your game with our trusted partners: Right To Bear: https://protectwithbear.com Use Code HuntersHD…

Resolution? What Resolution? is a 36 round, 180 point COMSTOCK Long course. There are 16 USPSA targets and 4 steel with 0 no-shoot targets. Targets: 4 steel, 16 paper, some noshoots Min rounds: 36 Max Points: 180 Slezak…

In this episode we give and update to Nationals Staff Applications, Rimfire Revolver options for SCSA, Calling Times vs. just using sync to Practiscore, stage design/setup and rule 2.1.4, more on disabled shooters, tubul…

Ever wonder if you can learn how to shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy? This is a question many shooters have wrestled with in both competition and defensive shooting. In today’s article, veteran law enforcement o…

(Stage descriptions below) After three weeks of minimal dry fire due to busy times at work, this match came around again. My emphasis from matches last month was: stop making up charlies with alphas. In the time plus sc…

Recently, I asked for topic suggestions on the NROI Facebook page, and we got some good ones. But there were several SCSA questions we have also received via email. Let’s find out if these are fact or fiction.

Indian steel major Tata Steel is adopting differing approaches to decarbonisation in Europe and India, reflecting local market realities, the company’s chief executive officer and managing director T.V. Narendran has tol…

HANDGUN OPTICS DIVISION 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 / cartridge case length 9 …

Stage planning is a very nuanced skill that takes experience and time to get really good at, but in this video I break down the basic principles that are most important when learning how to break down a stage and develop…

All Junior Athletes Should See Shooting as a Sport that Offers an Exciting Future By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus One of the most serious problems in American Shooting is that Junior competitors age out of their Junior pr…

You notice an IPSC target with an oddly shaped hole while scoring and you notice a wall hit that lines up with that odd hole. The competitor only fired two shots at the target and both holes are in the C-zone. Best 2 hit…

In this episode the team announces the staff applications for USPSA and SCSA Nationals are online. Then into the mailbag to discuss PCC start positions, Major Revolver capacity, magazine disconnects, not providing proper…

Paul Costa is a career law enforcement officer, the founder of Broken Arrow Defense, and one of those rare dudes who doesn't mince words or tolerate nonsense.

Episode 264 Live - Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens with Billy Herrington USPSA Area 6 Director Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Podcast Now in its fifth season! https://huntershdgold.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.face…

Whether the match is outdoors or indoors, the shooting area and start position always need some maintenance over the course of the match. Who’s job is it to maintain the range surface? Can the competitor do it? Does the …

Shotgun ammo for 3-gun comes down to cycling your gun and meeting match minimums. Hull, wad, and shot weight explained, with load picks.

The USPSA Nationals for 2026 will be split into two separate events. This follows the decision that was previously made to reduce the number of events from three to two, stacking the divisions based on their reported act…

In a post last year, we identified some issues with the newly released Ace Trigger system, namely the lack of a functional trigger safety. NROI has worked with TriggerTech to correct any deficiencies, and they have relea…

The C-MORE RTS3 V2 adds an aluminum housing, a button lockout, and a shorter footprint. $549 with a 30-year warranty. What's new and who it suits.

Did you know that it’s your job to verify that your score is accurate? Do you know when this should be done at the matches? Let’s talk about score verification and what to do if something is incorrect.

Preview of SHOT Show 2026 new products for competitive shooters. Competition pistols, optics, training tools, and gear for USPSA, 3-Gun, PRS, and Tactical Games.

The person choosing a semi-automatic pistol today has three basic types to choose from: single-action (usually hammer-fired), double-action (usually hammer-fired), or striker-fired. Each has its own attributes, its own s…

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce the Title Sponsor of the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Tournament, SDS Arms! SDS Arms is a leading firearms importer based in Knoxville,…

The NROI Podcast returns for season 5! In this episode the NROI crew discusses Nationals Staff applications, using handloaded 9mm ammo, working with Left Handed shooters, "shadow engagement" of targets, dropped guns, dro…

What ear protection do TTG competitors actually use? A competitor and lane judge breaks down the best options for tactical fitness events, from foamies to custom.

So you just found the fabulous sports of USPSA and Steel Challenge and are having a blast (pun intended) with them. At some point it is suggested you get your RO credentials to help at matches and a class is being schedu…

We would like to thank our dedicated IDPA community for taking the time on New Year’s Day to review the 2026 rule updates. Your feedback helped identify three key issues in the Equipment Appendices: The start condition, …

First stage of the day at True North USPSA. This was a lot of shooting to do in a pretty small shooting area, so I knew it would be a high hit factor. The stovepipe from a round with not enough powder hurts even more on …

Complete guide to IDPA/USPSA practical shooting - rules, equipment, costs, getting started. Dynamic pistol competition combining speed, accuracy, and movement.

View in Browser January 13, 2026 Advertisement IDPA NEWS Thanks for catching these important revisions in the 2026 Rulebook IDPA We want to thank our dedicated IDPA community for taking time on New Year's Day to po…

We want to thank our dedicated IDPA community for taking time on New Year’s Day to pour through the 2026 rule updates. Your feedback helped identify two key issues: a section that was to be deleted in disqualifications a…

Every aggregate and floater in the 2026 Tactical Games season, plus the rule changes Nick Palacios and Chris Gillespie walked through on the podcast.

A hands-on look at the Real Avid Master Gun Vise after years of AR and pistol builds. Hold strength, swivel, jaw fit, and who should skip it.

The full 2026 Tactical Games schedule: 16 events across three continents, a new title sponsor with real prize money, and a three-day Nationals.

The January Action Pistol match at Triangle Shooting Academy in Raleigh, NC. Stage 1 Targets: T5-T8 Scoring: Best 4 per paper Rounds required: 16 Start: Gun loaded, lying flat and un-propped on table. All magazines use…