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View in Browser December 23, 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…

The USPSA Board of Directors is requesting Member Feedback on the following: 2025 Rules Audit Document here: 2025 Rules Audit - BOD Draft for Member Feedback Submit Feedback here: Member Feedback - 2025 Rules Audit Ca…

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament! The second longest running pistol championship in the world, the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup …

Troy McManus, DNROI, L2345 Club Culture and You As many of you may have noted, USPSA membership is growing and so is the number of affiliated clubs, both Steel Challenge and USPSA. With growth comes growing pains, natu…

Dear IPSC Family,As we welcome 2026, I extend warm wishes to all – Athletes, Range Officers, Officials, Instructors and Trainers, Volunteers, Partners, Sponsors, Patrons and Supporters—from every corner of our global sho…

La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meeting: The meeting discussed the SEA Games competition, highlighting its significance as a ma…

Hands-on Sig P320 X5 Legion review. 43.5oz tungsten grip, competition trigger, optics-ready. Is this $900 race gun worth it for USPSA Carry Optics?

STEEL CHALLENGE Reglas Steel Challenge Steel Challenge Rules v2013 (Coming Soon!) Sistema de Clasificación Steel Challenge ¿Qué es el Sistema de Clasificación de la Steel Challenge? El sistema de clasificación de la Stee…

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(Be a Do Bee, Not a Don’t Bee) As you may have noted, USPSA membership is growing and so is the number of affiliated clubs, both Steel Challenge and USPSA. With growth comes growing pains, naturally, but there are a few …

Historic Milestone for IPSC at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 The 33rd edition of the multi-sport event 2025 SEA Games in Thailand run from 9-20 December, featuring 13,657 athletes from 10 Southeast Asian countries across 5…

SEA Games: Practical shooters fuel productive PH day with 4 golds, courtesy of Nathaniel Tecson, Edcel John Gino, Genesis Pible, Erin Mattea.

Meg Kennedy took a zero-point stage at 2025 Tactical Games Nationals and still won. A competitor since 2019 on the mindset that saved the title.

As we close out another remarkable year of marksmanship training, competition, responsible firearm stewardship and the firearms sales that make it all possible, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to every athlete, …

AJ Anthony won Competition and Slovakia's Zencar won Practical at the 2025 PCSL 2-Gun Nationals. Nearly 400 shooters, 13 stages, Hurricane, Utah.

In this day and age, we have reached a point where the possibility that everything we say and do is being recorded, especially on a shooting range at a match. And, because an awful lot of this is shared on social media, …

On The Perf episode 53: Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell on PCSL 2-Gun Nationals, redemption runs, a broken gas key, and one very good pallet tunnel.

In this special bonus episode of the NROI Podcast, well known gun writer, and TV personality Michael Bane of Down Range TV and many, many other adventures joins the NROI crew to discuss his involvement in the very early …

The Vortex Optics 2025 PCSL 2-Gun Nationals main match opens December 5 in Hurricane, Utah after two days of early match action. What to watch.

Stages from this week's Action Pistol match at Triangle Shooting Academy. Stages 1&2 were so minimal on props I was able to go crazy on 3&4 with the extra walls we built last month. Honestly both stages ended up being mo…

The reaffiliation process for USPSA and Steel Challenge Affiliated Clubs began on December 1st. Click here to begin the reaffiliation process. The designated club contact or match director has to be logged in to the we…

The reaffiliation process for USPSA and Steel Challenge Affiliated Clubs began on December 1st. Click here to begin the reaffiliation process. The designated club contact or match director has to be logged in to the we…

11 stages of IDPA in Southern Arizona! This was the 2025 Arizona State IDPA Championship.

This Question of the Month was inspired by Stage 4 from the 2025 Racegun Nationals. When my staff squad shot it, I was asked by a PCC shooter if he could shoot from the hip right after the start signal. I gave him an ans…

On The Perf episode 52 on match etiquette: prize table picks, paster gun protocol, and the unwritten rules of being a squadmate people want.

Jessica, Open Ladies Team Silver Medalist 🥈🇺🇸 , talks about making friends with the hard-working RO's. The smooth success of a match is their hard work. Next time you're on the line, please remember to thank your RO!

Jenay DeCaussin won her third Women's Elite title at 2025 Tactical Games Nationals. Lauren Kalil sits down with the most dominant woman in the sport.

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Four rulebooks that will govern CMP Highpower Rifle, CMP Games, Bullseye Pistol and Action Pistol competitions in 2026 have been updated and approved by the CMP Rules Sub-Committee. These f…

Poppers. Some folks love them. Some folks hate them. But if they are not properly maintained and managed, then folks really hate them! Let’s cover some common popper issues that can be easily managed to make poppers more…

The weirdest PCC ever is finally coming to America!In a move that's sure to excite American enthusiasts of unconventional firearms, the bizarrely beautiful Pistollo 77° pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) that looks like it was…

Three days at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas closed the 2025 Tactical Games season. The stages, the performances, and how the event felt.

On The Perf episode 51 on being a great range officer. Nearly two hours on multigun RO work, from commands to calls, for anyone who volunteers.

View in Browser November 25, 2025 INDUSTRY NEWS Walther announces temporary suspension of PPK production GunDigest James Bond fans, wannabe spies and historical German firearm enthusiasts all have reason to despair,…

Join the NROI crew as we dig into the latest mailbag for a discussion about the Glock V series and the Production Gun List, regaining your expired certification, replacement grip modules on modular guns, Major in Limited…

We have talked before on the blog about the phrase “It’s only a local match” and how it annoys those of us who spend our weekends educating members on the rules. It’s not because rules accidentally get overlooked, not ap…

Dear USPSA Members, In October, the USPSA Board shared the comprehensive Amended & Restated Bylaws package that the USPSA Board of Directors has been developing throughout 2025 and requested member feedback. At the Nove…

Yep, time for the annual reflection on our wonderful and dedicated volunteer range officials. We always say that we can’t have our sport without them. And that is very true. All match levels rely on our members who step …

I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to cover the Hillsdale College Collegiate Action Pistol team grow as a competitive shooting team. More importantly, over the last two years, I have been privileged to watch t…

Occasionally stages require competitors to start completely outside the shooting area and require a step or two of movement to enter the shooting area. But sometimes The Neuralyzer (a.k.a. the timer beep) wipes any and a…

Modern Shooting Sports: USPSA, IDPA, IPSC, PRS, and More From tactical skill development to pure athletic marksmanship, modern shooting sports offer something for everyone. This guide breaks down the major disciplines in…

Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.

Shooting competition in Texas: Insider's guide to matches, clubs, gear, and first-timer tips - find local USPSA, IDPA, PRS, Steel Challenge & 3-Gun events.

You shouldn’t have eaten that burrito for breakfast, or had that third Venti dessert-a-chino, and now you’re struggling to concentrate on the stage in front of you. Where’s the nearest facility? In a slight panic, you no…

Dear USPSA Members, We are pleased to share the comprehensive Amended & Restated Bylaws package that the USPSA Board of Directors has been developing throughout 2025, as we announced in February, May, and earlier this y…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - Oct 28, 2025 Agenda October 28, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT 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 Livestream d. 1.4 Approv…

Some ask why, other ask why not. If you're ready to test your cardio, Run & Gun might be for you!

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Finals that decide individual Shooting events are now a vital part of our sport. Most significant competitions that junior rifle and pistol athletes now attend include finals. This means ma…

How much does a match cost? For first time shooters, the match fee is $10.00. After your first match, if you like what you see and want to continue, you may join our IDPA affiliated club for the Sacramento area (Sacramen…

During the morning stages of the Race Gun Nationals in Hurricane, Utah, a competitor experienced an accidental discharge. No other individuals were harmed. USPSA Range Officers, staff, and volunteers immediately responde…

Recently, Troy wrote a post about the Certified Ammunition Program which was very informative. However, as I work matches around this country I find what is a fairly straight forward program is misunderstood by some comp…

La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meetings: Next year IPSC will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A brief discussion regarding the …

One of the pioneers of modern firearms training, Gunsite has always been one of the best places to learn new skills. Keeping that tradition, Gunsite rolls out new classes!

Troy reports in from the build out of Race Gun Nationals, we discuss competitor behavior and DQ under 10.6, forced reset triggers, does having video itself create an exceptional circumstance in arbitrations and much more…

One of the fastest growing shooting sports in the country right now is the action-packed multi-gun competition commonly known as "3-gun."

A new AR-15 that brings the 'Thunder from Down Under'

WADA WADA Website World Anti-Doping Code List of Prohibited Substances and Methods SPEAK UP! – Reporting Doping Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL) IPSC IPSC Anti-Doping Rules Therapeutic Use Exemption (TU…

WADA WADA Website World Anti-Doping Code List of Prohibited Substances and Methods SPEAK UP! – Reporting Doping Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL) IPSC IPSC Anti-Doping Rules Therapeutic Use Exemption (TU…

WADA WADA Website World Anti-Doping Code List of Prohibited Substances and Methods SPEAK UP! – Reporting Doping Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL) IPSC IPSC Anti-Doping Rules Therapeutic Use Exemption (TU…

WADA WADA Website World Anti-Doping Code List of Prohibited Substances and Methods SPEAK UP! – Reporting Doping Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL) IPSC IPSC Anti-Doping Rules Therapeutic Use Exemption (TU…

WADA WADA Website World Anti-Doping Code List of Prohibited Substances and Methods SPEAK UP! – Reporting Doping Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL) IPSC IPSC Anti-Doping Rules Therapeutic Use Exemption (TU…