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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

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