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What two days at a Tactical Games regional taught me about training for 2026, where strength, endurance, and shooting actually intersect.

There are multiple models of shot timers that will now sync with PractiScore via a Bluetooth connection, but what are the best practices for using these as you RO?

Confused by USPSA rules? We break down every division, from Production to Open, so you can find the right class for your pistol and optics to start competing today.

View in Browser January 6, 2026 Advertisement IDPA NEWS IDPA updates rulebooks for 2026 IDPA IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced updates to the sport rulebooks with highlighted revisions listed belo…

Learn from one of the most respected minds in practical shooting as Tim Herron walks us through key match stage procedures and strategies. As an experienced shooting instructor and elite competitor, Tim breaks down how …

IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced updates to the sport rulebooks with highlighted revisions listed below. Look for a detailed article on the revisions in the first quarter of the Tactical Journal. These…

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

USA - The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is the world's largest shooting sport association and the largest and oldest within practical shooting. Founded in 1976, the IPSC nowadays affiliates over 1…

Our Story IDPA is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated real world self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use.…

Before the advent of PractiScore, the scorekeeper had to do math to ensure all the hits were scored and recorded on the scoresheet. It was simple addition, but was critical to prevent scoresheet errors. PractiScore autom…

Exhibit D - Rules Committee Bylaws.pdf - official PDF formerly published at storage.uspsa.org; captured by the Wayback Machine 2026-03-23.

Competition Equipment Rules Modification Policy.pdf - official PDF formerly published at storage.uspsa.org; captured by the Wayback Machine 2026-03-21.

Competition-Rules-Change-Log.pdf - official PDF formerly published at uspsa.org; captured by the Wayback Machine 2026-05-17.

USPSA-Competition-Rules-2026.pdf - official PDF formerly published at uspsa.org; captured by the Wayback Machine 2026-04-18.

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - July 2026 Monday, July 27, 2026 | 5:00 PM MDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Welcome and Call to Order 2 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting to or…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - May 2026 Monday, May 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM PDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Call to Order and Welcome 5 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting to orde…

U N I T E D S TAT E S P R A C T I C A L S H O O T I N G A S S O C I AT I O N Official Meeting Minutes USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - August 2026 DATE Tuesday, August 25, 2026 TIME 4:00 PM PDT LOCATION Virtual (Zoom) …

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - June 2026 Monday, June 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM MDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Welcome and Call to Order 2 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting to or…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - April 2026 Monday, April 27, 2026 | 4:00 PM PDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Call to Order and Welcome 1 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting to …

United States Practical Shooting Association For the 6 months ending, June 30, 2026 Unaudited results Membership Activity Fees Nationals Advertising NROI Royalties Investment Income Other Total Revenues Staffing National…

For the 3 months ending, March 31, 2026 Unaudited results Actual Total Revenues $ Budget 998,851 $ % of Budget As of March 31st 2026 2025 882,420 113% Total Assets 5,916,205 5,006,720 Membership 602,033 560,968 107% Oper…

USPSA 2026 Budget Income Membership Club Membership Activity Fees Championship Fees NROI Seminars Advertising Royalties Investment Dividends and Interest Other Income Total Income 2026 Budget 2,143,000 30,000 835,000 485…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - September 2026 Monday, September 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM MDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Welcome and Call to Order 2 min · Dan Click The chair calls the mee…

2026 Equipment Change Proposal for Member Comment Competition Rules Allow aftermarket backstraps in Production and Carry Optics divisions. Unify grip modification language in both divisions. Production Allowed modificati…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - August 2026 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM MDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Welcome and Call to Order 2 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting …

SECTION OPERATIONS AND GOVERNANCE Purpose This policy establishes the framework for organizing, chartering, and operating Sections within USPSA Areas, defines the role and responsibilities of Section Coordinators, and en…

CHARTER OF THE RULES COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Rules Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practical Shooting Ass…

CHARTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Disciplinary Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practica…

CHARTER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Finance Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practical Shooting…

CHARTER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practical Shooting Ass…

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC ARTICLE I PURPOSE, SCOPE AND APPLICATION 1. The purpose of this Conflict of Interest Policy (the “Policy”) is to protect the interests…

COMPETITION EQUIPMENT RULES MODIFICATION PROCESS Purpose This policy establishes the process and timeline for modifying USPSA Division rules affecting personal competition equipment to ensure member input, transparency, …

USPSA TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP Purpose The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), a Delaware corporation, is committed to promoting safe, fair, and enjoyable practical shooting competition. These Terms of Membe…

USPSA CODE OF CONDUCT Purpose The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical environment for all participants. This Code of Conduct defines the standa…

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC These Amended and Restated By-Laws of the United States Practical Shooting Association/IPSC (hereinafter called the “Corporation”) ame…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - March 2026 Monday, March 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM MDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Call to Order and Welcome 2 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting to …

SECTION OPERATIONS AND GOVERNANCE Purpose This policy establishes the framework for organizing, chartering, and operating Sections within USPSA Areas, defines the role and responsibilities of Section Coordinators, and en…

CHARTER OF THE RULES COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Rules Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practical Shooting Ass…

CHARTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Disciplinary Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practica…

CHARTER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Finance Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practical Shooting…

CHARTER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC Membership The Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The United States Practical Shooting Ass…

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION/IPSC These Amended and Restated By-Laws of the United States Practical Shooting Association/IPSC (hereinafter called the “Corporation”) ame…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda February 23, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST 1. Welcome 5:00pm a. 1.1 Call to Order Daniel Click b. 1.2 Attendance Alan Turner c. 1.3 Waive 10.2 for Live Streaming d. 1.4 Approval of Jan …

2026.2 Equipment Appendices 1. HANDGUN DIVISIONS A.1 Stock Service Pistol Division (SSP) A.1.1 Handguns permitted for use in SSP must: A.1.1.1 Have a minimum annual production of 2,000 units. Discontinued models must hav…

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION REGRAS DE COMPETIÇÃO COMBINADAS IPSC 5 DISCIPLINAS+ HANDGUN – CARABINA COM CALIBRE DE PISTOLA – MINI RIFLE – SHOTGUN – RIFLE IPSC COMBINED 5 DISCIPLINES COMPETITION RULES+ H…

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION REGRAS DE COMPETIÇÃO CARABINA COM CALIBRE DE PISTOLA EDIÇÃO DE JANEIRO 2026 – BRASIL International Practical Shooting Confederation Carretera Vieja de Bunyola Km 6,2 – 07141…

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION REGRAS DE COMPETIÇÃO MINI RIFLE EDIÇÃO DE JANEIRO 2026 – BRASIL International Practical Shooting Confederation Carretera Vieja de Bunyola Km 6,2 – 07141 Marratxi Mallorca, S…

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION REGRAS DE COMPETIÇÃO RIFLE EDIÇÃO DE JANEIRO 2026 – BRASIL International Practical Shooting Confederation Carretera Vieja de Bunyola Km 6,2 – 07141 Marratxi Mallorca, Spain …

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION REGRAS DE COMPETIÇÃO SHOTGUN EDIÇÃO DE JANEIRO 2026 – BRASIL International Practical Shooting Confederation Carretera Vieja de Bunyola Km 6,2 – 07141 Marratxi Mallorca, Spai…

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION REGRAS DE COMPETIÇÃO HANDGUN EDIÇÃO DE JANEIRO 2026 – BRASIL International Practical Shooting Confederation Carretera Vieja de Bunyola Km 6,2 – 07141 Marratxi Mallorca, Spai…

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Jeff Craddock's heart stopped at a Tactical Games regional. How he came back, and won a national title. His story, in his words.

The 2027 IPSC Rifle World Shoot runs July 20 to August 10 in Mongolia. USPSA qualification goes through six US matches in 2026. Here is the path.

While most of us do our reading online nowadays, there are a variety of books which can be incredibly valuable resources. See our picks here!

View in Browser December 30, 2025 As 2025 comes to a close , IDPA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy new year. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we…

News from around the firearm industry, from Dec. 19 — Dec. 26, 2025 featuring news from Ruger, CMP Bianchi Cup, Read the full article...

The Federal air Marshal Qualification is regarded as one of the most demanding Law Enforcement quals, so I thought as a USPSA Grand Master competitive shooter I had to try them.......one handed. Find the qual PDF here …

An introduction to PCSL 2 gun and guide for beginners, and some veterans, with USPSA Grandmaster and 2025 PCSL Belt Champ Tony Mazza. This video breaks down rules, scoring, gear, and much more. For more shooting vids: I…

The lead "debate" is a clearly a template — part of a “death by a thousand cuts” strategy — by those who want to stop shooting and hunting.

Almost every Monday we get emails with questions pertaining to things that happened at local matches over the weekend. The questions range from “did we call this right” to “I believe I was penalized incorrectly” to the v…