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The ready condition for firearms will normally be as stated below. Note that a course of fire may require that a firearm be “staged” (prepared and pla

7.3.1 p. 39 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. 39 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 deci…

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

6.5.1 p. 36 Share Competitors must compete for score according to the published match and squadding schedule. A competitor who is not present at the scheduled time and date for any stage may not attempt that stage withou…

6.4.1 p. 36 Share All competitors must be individual members of USPSA or a current member of their IPSC region for Level II and above competitions. A competitor who submits a paid USPSA membership application to the Matc…

6.3.1 p. 35 Share USPSA matches may include different Categories within each Division to recognize different groups of competitors. A competitor may declare multiple Categories for a match or tournament. 6.3.2 p. 35 Shar…

6.2.1 p. 34 Share USPSA Divisions recognize different firearms and equipment. (See Appendices D1 to D5.) Each match must recognize at least one Division. When multiple Divisions are available in a match each Division mus…

The following definitions are used for clarity:

Use of Certified Ammunition is subject to the conditions and constraints in Appendix C3. Failure to comply with the conditions and constraints voids t

5.7.1 p. 31 Share A competitor who experiences a malfunction while responding to the “Make Ready” command, but prior to issuance of the “Start Signal” is entitled to retire to repair his firearm without penalty, under th…

5.6.1 p. 31 Share One or more official match chronographs are used to assist in the determination of the power factor of every competitor’s ammunition. In the absence of official match chronograph(s), the power factor de…

5.5.1 p. 30 Share Unless specifically prohibited in the Written Stage Briefing, spare ammunition, magazines and/or speed loading devices must be carried anywhere on the shooter’s person or firearm. The shooter must not b…

5.4.1 p. 29 Share All persons near an area potentially exposed to ricochet debris or bullet fragments are required to wear eye protection. All persons near an area where the sound of firearms being fired may potentially …

5.3.1 p. 29 Share The use of offensive or objectionable garments is not allowed. The Match Director will have final authority regarding what garments competitors are allowed to wear.

5.2.1 p. 27 Share Handguns 5.2.1.1 p. 27 Share Except when within the boundaries of a safety area or when under the supervision and direct command of a Range Officer competitors must carry their handguns unloaded in a gu…

5.1.1 p. 25 Share Firearms are separated and defined by Divisions. (See Appendices D1 to D5.) However, courses of fire must remain consistent for all Divisions. 5.1.2 p. 25 Share A firearm is considered to be the combina…

4.6.1 p. 24 Share Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. Range equipment failure includes but is not limited to: the displacement of cardboard targets, the premature activatio…

4.5.1 p. 24 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. 23 Share Frangible and Synthetic Targets are approved for USPSA Rifle, Shotgun, and Multigun ( PCC , Rifle and Shotgun targets only) matches. (See Rule 9.5.4 .)

4.3.1 p. 23 Share Approved metal targets for use in USPSA Multigun matches include any metal target that provides an adequate method of determining hits which includes falling or self-indicating (flashers). Scoring metal…

4.2.1 p. 22 Share There are two types of cardboard targets approved for use in all levels of USPSA matches, the IPSC target and the USPSA target. (See Appendix B1 .) Half-sized versions of either target are allowed for …

4.1.1 p. 21 Share Only targets listed in Appendices B may be used for USPSA Rifle, Shotgun, or Multigun matches. Only official, USPSA-licensed cardboard targets may be used. 4.1.2 p. 21 Share Scoring targets used in all …

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. 19 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

2.7.1 p. 18 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…

2.6.1 p. 18 Share The host organization is responsible for the construction and placement of a sufficient number of Safety Areas for the match. They should be conveniently placed and easily identified with signs. Safety …

2.5.1 p. 17 Share Any stage requiring the use of a shotgun may have a shotgun preloading table set up. ( See 8.3.1.3 for guidance. ) Rifles or Pistol Caliber Carbines and cased/ holstered /bagged handguns may also be…

2.4.1 p. 17 Share A bagging/un-bagging/staging area must be provided for every stage or shooting bay, to facilitate bagging, un-bagging, and staging of long guns. This area may take the form of a rack or table or both. A…

2.3.1 p. 15 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. 11 Share Physical Construction – Safety considerations in the design, physical construction, and stated requirements for any course of fire are the responsibility of the host organizatio…

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,” or “him”) are deemed to include the female gender (i.e., “she” or “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. 77 Share Interpretation of these rules and regulations is the responsibility of the USPSA Director of NROI . 11.8.2 p. 77 Share Persons seeking clarification of any rule are required to submit their questions …

11.7.1 p. 77 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. 77 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. 76 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. 76 …

11.4.1 p. 76 Share Amount – As set by the Match Organizers, the appeal fee to enable an appellant to appeal to arbitration will be US $100 (cash only) or the equivalent of the maximum individual match entry fee (whicheve…

11.3.1 p. 75 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. 75 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. 75 Share The Match Director shall appoint a certi…

11.1.1 p. 74 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. 72 Share All persons are required to be in complete control both mentally and physically during USPSA matches. 10.7.2 p. 72 Share USPSA considers any substance, or circumstance, legal or otherwise which might i…

10.6.1 p. 72 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, fa…

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. 66 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. 64 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. 64 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. 9 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 regu…

USPSA matches for Rifle, Shotgun, or Multigun may contain the following types of courses of fire. (Note: These rules may not be used to run a handgun

1.1.1 Safety p. 7 Share Safety – USPSA matches must be designed, constructed and conducted with due consideration to safety. 1.1.2 Quality p. 7 Share Quality – The value of an USPSA match is determined by the quality o…

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.

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