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USPSA
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An Introduction to USPSA Shooting
brought to you by the
Pinetucky USPSA Members
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Agenda
1:00 IntroductionsWhat’s it like?Types of competitionsSafety ProceduresBasic USPSA InformationEquipment DivisionsMatch OrganizationStaff, Stages, and ScoringRange Commands
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Agenda (continued)
Basic gun handlingThe “game”Advanced techniquesFirst match expectationsCostsKeys to Remember
3:00 Range session5:00 Wrap-Up, Pack-up, Q & A
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Introductions
Mike, Mark, Nick, Thomas, Jordan, Jed, & Dewey
Pinetucky Valkyrie Training Steve’s Gun Service
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What’s it like?
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Types of competitions here
USPSA Steel Challenge NSSF Rimfire challenge IDPA 3-gun ICORE PPC
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More competitions
Trap Skeet Sporting clays Air rifle
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Safety Rules
COLD Range – All guns are to remain unloaded and in the holster until brought to the line by an RO and instructed to Make Ready
SAFE Areas – handgun handling may ONLY OCCUR IN A SAFE AREA, or on the FIRING LINE (at the direction of the Range Officer). There is NO HANDLING OF AMMUNITION in the safe area.
Violation of any Safety Rule results in a Match Disqualification
180 Rule – Do not allow the muzzle to point past 90 degrees to your right, left, up, or down.
Finger - Your finger must remain clearly outside of the trigger guard unless you are actively engaging targets
Sweeping – At no time should you allow the muzzle to point at any part of your body.
Dropping a weapon
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What is USPSA?– 79 regions (countries) within the International Practical Shooter Confederation (IPSC)– USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) is the US region within IPSC
Who Competes in USPSA?– Over 20,000 active members in the US– In the CSRA we have accountants, attorneys, bankers, business managers, contractors,
doctors, financial planners, law enforcement officers, plumbers, realtors, technology professionals...
When do matches occur?– Usually every weekend across the globe– In almost any type of weather
Where are matches conducted?– Primarily outdoor shooting ranges– In our area: Pinetucky, Columbia, Spartanburg, Conyers, Summerville.
How do I begin?– Find a club, get to a match, plan for a day of shooting like never before!– Wealth of information at www.USPSA.org, and www.BrianEnos.com/forums – http://csrapistol.com– CSRADPL email list
Basic USPSA Information
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Equipment Divisions REVOLVER
6 or 8 round capacity limit No barrel ports or muzzle
compensators No optical/electronic
sights No holster restrictions (all
holsters must cover trigger)
.45 ACP most popular round
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Equipment Divisions PRODUCTION Double-action pistols Decocked Belt holster and
magazine pouches behind hip
10 rd magazine capacity No optical/electronic
sights No external
modifications All scored as minor
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Equipment Divisions SINGLE STACK 1911-style pistols only Single stack magazines Belt holster and
magazines pouches behind hip
8 rds Major, 10 rds Minor No optical/electronic
sights 40 S&W, 45 ACP most
popular rounds
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Equipment DivisionsLIMITED & LIMITED-10 Single or double-action
pistols Double stack magazines Magwells & extensions 140mm magazines (10-rd
per magazines for Limited-10)
No optical/electronic sights
No ports or compensators No holster/belt restrictions .40 S&W most popular
round
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Equipment DivisionsOPEN Single or double-action
pistols Double stack magazines Magwells & extensions 170mm magazines Optical/electronic sights Ports and muzzle
compensators No holster/belt restrictions .38 Super / 9mm major most
popular rounds
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Match Organization
Matches consist of several courses of fire (stages)
Each stage contains targets (paper and metal), vision barriers, props, and a written briefing that generally describes what to do
Each stage requires 6 to 32 rounds Each competitor takes a turn at executing the
stage Each competitor is timed and scored for each
stage– Time starts at the audible signal, and stops at last
shot fired– All stage scores are tabulated by computer– Placement is determined by total match points
scored Each competitor competes only against
others using similar equipment (Divisions)
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Staff, Stages, and Scoring
Staff – MD (Match Director)– RO (Range Officer) – Setup/Teardown Crew (those whom we cannot live
without) Stages
– Diagram (rough picture of stage targets/props/barriers)– Written Stage Briefing (what you’re to do)
Scoring– Points divided by Time– Major scoring values (A=5 pts, B/C=4 pts, D=2 pts)– Minor scoring values (A=5 pts, B/C=3 pts, D=1 pts)– Generally count the best 2 scoring hits per target
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Additional InfoUSPSA Competitor Classifications
USPSA maintains a catalog of standard Classifier courses
Your score on a Classifier is compared with an average of the top scores for that Classifier
Your Classification Designation reflects how your performance compares with the top shooters across the country
Classification Designations
Grand Master 95% - 100.00%
Master 85% - 94.99%
A 75% - 84.99%
B 60% - 74.99%
C 40% - 59.99%
D < 40.00%Classifier
NameDivision
Your Score at Match
(pts per sec)
Avg High Score in
Database (pts per sec)
Your National Classification Percentage
Your National
Classification
Designation
El Presiden
teLimited
50 points / 5
seconds=10
60 points / 5 seconds=12
10/12=83.33% A class
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Range Commands
Make Ready Are You Ready Standby “Beep” (the audible start signal) Muzzle, Finger, Stop If You Are Finished, Unload, and Show
Clear If Clear, Hammer Down, Holster Range Is Clear Everyone resets stage
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Basic gun handling skills
Draw Grip Loading Reloading Muzzle awareness Finger awareness Holstering
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The “Game”
Hit factor Makeup shots Freestyle versus Standards Comstock, Virginia Count, Fixed
Time Timing reloads Stage planning Walk throughs Tenths and hundredths of a
second
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Advanced techniques
Uprange starts Gaming starts How fast should I shoot?
– Calling shots Transitions Getting into and out of positions Opening ports and doors
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More advanced techniques
Shooting through ports & around walls
Moving while not shooting Shooting on the move Reloading on the move Carrying props
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Additional InfoFirst Match Expectations
Arrive at the range as early as you can Introduce yourself to the Match Director – ask how you
can help (you will have IMMEDIATELY made a new friend!)
Ask for a coach/mentor for the day Tell your squad RO that you are new to USPSA
shooting Make yourself useful during the match – tape, reset,
shag ASK QUESTIONS! Safe area Equipment to bring
– Eye, ear protection– Pistol (.38, 9mm, .40, .45)– Sturdy Gun Belt, and Belt Holster– THREE or more magazine pouches, FOUR or more
magazines– 200 rounds of ammo (you will likely need only 100-150)– Drinks, snack, ball cap, clothing appropriate for the
season
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Additional InfoStartup Costs
Startup costs– Use what you already own– Most of these items can be
borrowed from an experienced shooter, allowing you to ‘test the waters’ before buying (including a pistol)
– Budget your equipment as to your taste and pocketbook
Recurring costs– Ammunition costs can
usually be reduced in half by using reloaded ammunition
– Local match fees have been stable for many years
– Prize table matches will have higher match fees (usually 150+ competitors, multiple days, 10-12 stages)
Startup Costs Low High
Belt Holster $20 $255
Gun Belt $35 $75
5 Magazines $60 $625
4 Magazine Pouches $40 $150
Ear Protection $5 $250
Eye Protection $20 $300
Total One-Time $180 $1655
Recurring Costs Low High
Match Fees $8 $275
Ammo (150 rds/ match)
$30 $60
Total Recurring $38 $335
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Range session
Range Commands Review (on the range) Dry fire demonstration with empty
magazines– Making Ready– Drawing from the holster / from a table– Reloading – Unloading and showing clear
Live fire USPSA Stage Live fire Steel Challenge Stage
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Keys to Remember
Keep SAFETY as Your First Priority Listen and Obey the RO’s
commands Maintain ‘muzzle awareness’ -
ALWAYS Walk! Do Not Run (yet)! And Remember…
HAVE FUN – it’s why you’re here!
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