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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…

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

2.1.1 Physical Construction p. 13 Share Physical Construction – Safety considerations in the design, physical construction and stated requirements for any course of fire are the responsibility of the host organization…

Throughout these rules, with minor exceptions, measurements are expressed in inches, feet or yards. Measurements expressed in mm or cm in brackets are

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 …

References made herein to the male gender (i.e. “he”, his”, “him”) are deemed to include the female gender (i.e. “she”, “her”).

Competitors and all other persons in attendance at an USPSA match are wholly, solely and personally responsible to ensure that all and any equipment w

English is the official language of the USPSA Rules. Should there be discrepancies between the English language version of these rules and versions pr

All Appendices included herein are an integral part of these rules

11.8.1 p. 74 Share Interpretation of these rules and regulations is the responsibility of the USPSA Director of NROI . 11.8.2 p. 74 Share Persons seeking clarification of any rule are required to submit their questions …

11.7.1 p. 74 Share Appeals may also be submitted by other persons on a “third party appeal” basis. In such cases, all provisions of this Chapter will otherwise remain in force.

11.6.1 p. 74 Share Committee Decision – All committee decisions must cite the rule(s) on which their decision is based. Committee decisions will be reviewed by the Match Director and Range Master and may be returned to t…

11.5.1 p. 73 Share Committee’s Duty and Procedure – The Committee will study the written submission and retain on behalf of the organizers the monies paid by the appellant until a decision has been reached. 11.5.2 p. 73 …

11.4.1 p. 73 Share Amount – As set by the Match Organizers, the appeal fee to enable an appellant to appeal to arbitration will be US $100.00 (cash only) or the equivalent of the maximum individual match entry fee (which…

11.3.1 p. 72 Share Time Limit for Arbitration Request – Written requests for arbitration must be submitted to the Range Master within one hour of the disputed incident or occurrence . Failure to present the required doc…

11.2.1 p. 72 Share Arbitration Committee – At Level III/Nationals matches the composition of the Arbitration Committee will be subject to the following rules: 11.2.1.1 p. 72 Share The Match Director shall appoint a certi…

11.1.1 p. 71 Share Administration – Occasional disputes are inevitable in any competitive activity governed by rules. It is recognized that at the more significant match levels the outcome is much more important to the i…

10.7.1 p. 69 Share All persons are required to be in complete control both mentally and physically during USPSA matches. 10.7.2 p. 69 Share USPSA considers any substance, or circumstance, legal or otherwise which might i…

10.6.1 p. 69 Share Competitors will be disqualified from a match for conduct which a Range Officer deems to be unsportsmanlike. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but are not limited to, cheating, dishonesty, f…

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

A competitor who causes an accidental discharge must be stopped by a Range Officer as soon as possible. An accidental discharge is defined as follows:

10.3.1 p. 64 Share A competitor or staff member who commits a safety infraction or any other prohibited activity during a USPSA match will be disqualified from that match. When the safety infraction or prohibited activit…

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…

10.1.1 p. 62 Share Procedural penalties are imposed when a competitor fails to comply with procedures specified in a Written Stage Briefing. The Range Officer imposing the procedural penalties must clearly record the num…

1.3.1 p. 12 Share Match organizers wishing to receive Level II or Level III USPSA sanction must comply with the general principles of course design and course construction as well as all other current USPSA rules and reg…

USPSA matches may contain the following types of courses of fire:

1.1.1 Safety p. 9 Share Safety – USPSA matches must be designed, constructed and conducted with due consideration to safety. 1.1.2 Quality p. 9 Share Quality – The value of a USPSA match is determined by the quality of…

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.

- Hits touching the scoring line between two scoring areas or the line between the non-scoring border and a scoring area, score the higher value - Use

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

Magazine Measurement Procedure Measurements on magazines are as follows: 5.561” (141.25 mm) 6.742” (171.25 mm) The primary magazine measuring device s

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

Must be constructed and set up to fall and not turn sideways. Measurement tolerance on steel plates +/- 1/4 inch. Round Square or Rectangular --------

The calibration zone for each target is indicated by the shaded area. Measurement tolerance on Poppers +/- 1/4 inch. All Poppers – Scoring value: 5 po