Stomp pad 1 activates pop up target 1, stomp pad 2 activates pop up target 2. But, with the requirement that the gun wear a slidemounted optical sight. Please check the uspsa rule book posted below for match rules, division details, proper choice of equipment for each division, etc. Ipsc rules quiz answers this quiz is based on the current edition of the international practical shooting confederation handgun competition rules.
Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004. Add up your best 4 to get your standing in the series. If you can find the file that shows the last rule book switch. This is a casual match in some respects but the so took cover calls and other pe seriously under the previous rule set. Also, i dont see a clarification on the frame weight. Competitors must be ipsc canada members and ipsc training course black badge trained, or uspsa members who passed safety check, or shooters who demonstrated. Rick describes what is a legal bug gun and shows doug which guns are legal. The most current for each i could find is idpa april 15 2005 uspsa janurary 2008 i was planning on printing both of them and reading them over so i have some idea of what is going on before i start competing. Idpa is pleased to announce our first sanctioned national postal match consisting of 4 stages and a round count of 68 rounds.
The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of practical shooting in the united states under the international practical shooting confederation ipsc. Current edition of uspsa rule book bay 5 setup notes. Good to go in ssp so long as you meet the other ssp rules. No magwell attachments or external flaring of the magwell, the lateral internal width of the well may not be more than 14 wider than the lateral width of the magazine. Virginia count, 24 rounds, 120 points 6 ipsc best 4paper audible last shot per current edition of uspsa rule book. At the next inperson uspsa bod meeting, jan 2324, 2016, the board will evaluate member participation, industry response and growth trends to decide if carry optics can remain a viable division within uspsa. United states practical shooting association wikipedia. I agree that the flatfooted reloads are annoying, but its just another rule of the game. This is explicitly allowed in the uspsa rulebook for carry optics. No question rule 1 list the 7 general principles of course design.
The daa magazine gauge is a multigauge rolled into one, with a truly international appeal. Moving back to more standard guns, single stack is perhaps the most classic of all of the uspsa divisions. As i read his post i immediately recognized each of those instances being an immediate dq, with explicit rules to cover every instance. If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Why, its the february 2014 edition of the uspsa handgun competition rules. Rulebook proposals will be sent out by the end of june to current uspsa members. Holsters must follow uspsa handgun rules for the production. I doubt that the approved modifications listed in the uspsa rule book were written with the intent that any feature from any combination of production manufactured 1911s can be combined to create a frankingammer 1911 that is still legal. The ipsc us handgun championship are yearly ipsc level 3 matches held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under ipsc rules contrary to the uspsa handgun championship, which is run under uspsa rules. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiats, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Uspsa rule book, current edition a a b ddcc n a t i o n a l r a.
Ipsc handgun competition rulebook january 2019 edition. The united states powerlifting association uspa recognizes the following. Area between single barrels is designated as low port. I went into the match expecting it to have much more of a uspsa feel to it. Between them, they boast some 50,000 members, and they continue to grow every year. Authorization for all levels of uspsa and steel challenge. I encourage people who havent shot any practical pistol sport to try uspsa first because what. Single stack rules uspsaipsc rules brian enoss forums. The uspsa handgun championships are yearly championships held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under uspsa rules contrary to the ipsc us handgun championship. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. When the new rule book was under construction members were assured that it would be put together by skilled technical writers who understood the sport.
Uspsa, by rule, can have larger stages, up to 32 rounds or more at local matches stages are shot freestyle. Now, the upper end of expert is similar b class, but its still way harder to classify m in uspsa than in idpa. For limited and production, is a flashlight rendered as a frame weight legal. Shortly after its formation in 2010, the international federation of pickleball ifp adopted the usapa rulebook, with permission. Uspsa carry optics rules what you need to know target barn. Sometimes, all of the pistol nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. Because of this, steel challenge has become a place where speed records are set and broken. What works for limited and everything else may not work for this. Episode 233 new 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules. A wellwritten rule book would stop a lot of that crap.
Practical competition is open to all reputable persons without regard to. Course design and construction must not require more than 9 scoring hits from any single location or view, nor allow a competitor to shoot all targets in the course of fire from any single location or view. Match book, which functions as an online match book with special features for shooters keeping track of scores, and for the match director to reach them. Sometimes, all of the pistol ipsc nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. Scoring lines of noshoots overlay czone scoring lines of targets. If you are interested in the fastest and most exhilarating form of practical shooting, have questions about how to get started, or you are just curious about practical shooting click below for more information. Engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. Its not just a rule book, either it can tell you all about the targets, ammunition testing, whats okay and whats not in the various divisions and how the classification system works. This is the rule covering noncompliance with division requirements. Both ipsc and uspsa require you to measure the length of long magazines in the open division. Ipsc standard division compensator clarification and ruling april 2015. Open, carry optics, limited 10, production, single stack, revolver and pistol caliber carbines pcc. On signal, draw and engage targets while remaining in the shooting area.
New carry optics division southeast shooter uspsa area 6. It was removed, thus it makes a good test question. The classifications were too easy in comparison to uspsa, so thats what probably drove the change. United states practical shooting association 1639 lindamood ln. Dec 06, 2012 wow, all that time spent reading the uspsa rule book actually made the crap stick. Uspsa and the 2015 nra annual meeting are coming to tennessee uspsa the 2015 nra annual meeting hits nashville, tennessee, april 1012, and uspsa will be there with our booth 506. However if the course design allows some targets to be shot from more than one location or view, this gives the competitor the option of from where they may be shot, and the course of fire is in compliance with the rules. If you are interested in helping represent uspsa during the show please reach out to uspsa club coordinator jake martens. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Stage procedure upon start signal, engage targets from within the fault lines. Of the rules listed above there were probably secondary rules they broke as well. The competitor sees this and shoots at the popper a second time and the popper falls. These are the steps and criteria for a handgun to be accepted to the production gun list. Published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug.
I believe the discussion was for steel challenge and then the discussion got carried on into uspsa. Central florida section southeast shooter uspsa area 6. Uspsa revises carry optics rules the changes for carry optics division will make it truly unique from other divisions, and will include. At this point we will consider running the match under the 2015 old rules but no option to appeal to idpa hq. Carry optics follows the same rules as production as to types and placement of holsters and magazine pouches although you will, of course, need fewer magazines and pouches with the higher capacity permitted.
Here youll find information about practical shooting in the southeastern united states, including details of upcoming major matches, match results, links to area 6 section and club. But, idpa has never, and still doesnt, have a rule book written in simpleconcise language. On signal, engage targets with only two rounds each from the shooting area. What are the rules of competition in the uspsa as relates to tapered cone barrels bull barrels in a 1911. Uspsa down range united states practical shooting association. February 22nd match is a level 1 uspsa match consisting of 6 stages including 1 classifier. I understand in idpa that tapered cones are only allowable on commanders and shorter 1911s.
Or do i just hopefully wait for uspsa to update their rule book to allow 9mm major. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Dropped gun call uspsaipsc rules brian enoss forums. Nroi needs to step up and delineate what the interpretations of the approved modification list should be. There is nothing in the rule book that ive seen that describes your position and i dont believe dqing a competitor from any match, especially a larger match should be left to someones opinion. The other different thing about uspsa is majorminor scoring. Upon start signal and from the seat engage target from the shooting area a b. The range lawyers were really out yesterday idpa rules. First rule of production is no single action handguns. July 2015, and competitors could participate in the division from mid september 2015.
Announced in 2014, the carry optics division co was envisioned as an extension of the uspsa s popular production division. Jul 28, 2015 there are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. There used to be a rule against upsidedown targets in an earlier rule book. Maintain target and prop position integrity throughout the match. Steel challenge has many similarities with ipsc, but has a more tv and spectator friendly format because of simpler rules and the stages being the same from year to year. Its over 30,000 active members and over 450 affiliated clubs make uspsa the largest practical shooting organization in the united states and the second largest region within ipsc. In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to know when getting started in competition shooting. Uspsa rules united states practical shooting association i shoot less idpa these days, and try to shoot more. Individuals, organizations and other entities not affiliated to ipsc or a member region thereof, are prohibited from using any of these items without the prior, written approval of the ipsc president or. I never dreamed i would be competitive in anything, much less a shooting sport. The port on the wall is 18 inches wide, 21 inches tall, and is 14 inches above the ground centered in an 8footwide wall section. What are the most current rule books for each group.
This match was designed to be easily set up and run by all idpa clubs regardless of their size and range limitations. Competitor agreementby competing in this event, you attest that you have read, you understand and you agree to comply with the match rules and regulations as stated above and in the current edition of the uspsa rule book. There are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. The original usapa organization published the first pickleball rulebook in march, 1984. Area 6 multigun championship southeast shooter uspsa. In idpa at club level theyre not that strict especially for first time shooters at least the two clubs i frequent,but the ported barrel is a no no. Adam b as long as the competitor did not retrieve the gun himself, absolutely not. Spectators are welcome and invited to attend any of our matches. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. Earlier this week i shot my first match under the new 2017 2017. Feb 01, 2019 its one thing to sweep ones own feet with an unloaded slung carbine, and equal to rifles and shotguns flagged and transported on carts, but there is no way to differentiate those acts rule book wise from sweeping an entire squad in the chest faces while unbagging in the middle of a crowded bay. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types.
However, faced with all the different organizations, rules and. Approved production gun list all current uspsa rule books uspsa. Listed are the ipsc rules that differ with uspsa, many of the rules are the same. String 1 on signal, engage targets with one round each, perform a mandatory reload and reengage each. The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of. One procedural per shot fired for failing to reload when specified. Pro shooter max michel used the sig sauer p320rx to win the 2017 uspsa carry optics championship. Match information and registration charleston uspsa. You are handicapped shooting limited minor against limited major shooters, so you have to be more accurate. Competitor that costs about 12 of what it takes to fill up a glock magazine. To guide you to the answers, we look at the 2015 idpa rulebook section 8 equipment rules. This section covers everything from pistol divisions to how you wear your gear and ammunition power factor.
The objective of this rule is to encourage movement. Join uspsa classification records uspsa rules production list. Tactical life tl gun annual ar rifleman the complete book of. This is the official united states practical shooting association area 6 web site, hosted for the benefit of uspsa area 6 members and practical shooters everywhere. All of our matches feature the following divisions. Sep 10, 2015 the most common and popular competitive actionshooting disciplines for handguns are the united states practical shooting association uspsa and the international defensive pistol association idpa.
If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. Real home international defensive pistol association. Practical shooting handbook, latest edition course designer. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books throughout the rule book, distance is measured in feet, in the ipsc rules. The slots are available to those members of the clubs of central florida section. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. The central florida section consists of several clubs that have agreed to a nationals slot series. New 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules youtube. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. Previous post new area directors announced next post 2015 area 6 championship. For the remainder of 2015, carry optics will be recognized at sanctioned level 1 uspsa events. Jun 08, 2015 published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. I truly believe this is the best set of rules our sport has had to date to govern our safe, fair and practical shooting.
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