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Target diagrams and dimensions Half-Size USPSA Target Half-size IPSC Target See rule 4.2.1.1 for presentation requirements for half-sized targets. USP

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

Level I — Club matches conducted on a scheduled basis throughout the year. Level II — Sectional or State matches conducted on an annual basis. Level I

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

Scores will not be considered final until the complete scores have been posted for inspection by the competitors for one hour. This one-hour review pe

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

Should a tie for first place on any stage occur, the fastest single string of that particular stage will be used to break the tie. If still needed, th

Steel Challenge events will be timed with sound-actuated shot timers. Hits on plates are scored visually.

If the stop plate is not hit, the score for that string is 30 seconds. It is the competitor’s responsibility to stop the time by hitting the stop plat

Any standard plate which has not been hit before the stop plate will count as a Miss. Each Miss on a standard plate will result in a 3 second penalty,

The maximum time allowed for an individual string is 30 seconds. Any hits made after the maximum time allowance will not be counted. The competitor wi

Steel Challenge scoring is simple: your time is your score; lowest time wins.

In the event that inadvertent contact from the Range Officer or another external influence has interfered with the competitor during a course of fire,

8.5.1 p. 24 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.

Steel Challenge is unique in that competitors compete in multiple matches simultaneously.

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

7.3.1 p. 18 Share Match organizers must, prior to commencement of a match, appoint a Match Director and a Range Master to carry out the duties detailed in these rules. The nominated Range Master should preferably be the…

7.2.1 p. 18 Share The Range Master has authority over all Match Officials other than the Match Director (except when the Match Director is actually participating as a competitor at the match) and is responsible for dec…

The duties and terms of reference of Match Officials are defined as follows:

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

Competition Categories are intended to provide a vehicle for recognition within the match by personal characteristics (age, gender, occupation, etc.).

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

6.1.1 p. 15 Share For Level II and higher competitions, all competitors must be individual members of USPSA/SCSA, or a current member of their IPSC region. A competitor who submits a paid USPSA/SCSA membership applicatio…

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

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

4.3.1 p. 10 Share Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. 4.3.1.1 p. 10 Share The declaration and/or use of any loaded (see Appendix A3 ) or unloaded firearm as “range equipme…

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 …

4.2.1 p. 10 Share The competitor must not interfere with the range surface, natural foliage, constructions, props or other range equipment (including targets, target stands and shooting boxes) at any time. Violations may…

At all match levels care should be taken to paint the edges, including the bottom of the plates as well as the plate surface. At Level I matches plate

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…

3.2.1 p. 9 Share A written stage briefing approved by the Range Master must be available at each course of fire. This briefing must provide the following minimum information: — Scoring Method — The firearm ready conditio…

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

2.5.1 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

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Diagrams for the official SCSA classifier stages can be found in Appendix B of this rulebook.

All course designs and measurements are approximate with slight (+/- 2”) variations possible. All shooting boxes will be 3’ x 3’ except for Outer Limi

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:…

All round targets, except for the Pendulum are 5' high to the top of the target as viewed from the box and all rectangles are 5'6” to the top of the t

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

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 a SCSA match are wholly, solely and personally responsible to ensure that all and any equipment whi

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