USPSA Competition
United States Practical Shooting Association
What is USPSA?
USPSA is the United States region of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). It's a competitive shooting sport built on three core principles: Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas — Accuracy, Power, Speed.
Competitors engage paper and steel targets on dynamic courses of fire called “stages.” Your score is based on hit factor — points divided by time — which means you need both speed and accuracy to win. It's the ultimate test of practical marksmanship.
USPSA matches range from local club-level events (like ours!) to Area, National, and World championships. No matter your skill level, there's always room to improve and compete.
Divisions
USPSA offers several divisions, each with different equipment rules
Open
Race guns with optics, compensators, and high-capacity magazines.
Limited
No optics on the slide, no compensators. Double-stack magazines allowed.
Carry Optics
Slide-mounted optics permitted, no compensators.
Production
Factory-stock double-action or striker-fired pistols.
Single Stack
1911-pattern single-stack pistols, typically .45 ACP.
PCC
Pistol Caliber Carbine — rifle-style competition.
Revolver
Wheelgun division for revolver enthusiasts.
Limited Optics
Similar to Limited but with slide-mounted optics permitted.
Classifications
USPSA classifies shooters based on their performance on standardized classifier stages
Getting Started
Five steps to your first USPSA match
Learn the Rules
Review the USPSA rulebook and familiarize yourself with the basic safety rules and match procedures.
Attend an Orientation
Come to one of our new shooter orientations where we'll walk you through everything you need to know.
Gear Up
Bring a reliable pistol, OWB holster, magazines, mag pouches, eye/ear protection, and 150-200 rounds of ammo.
Shoot Your First Match
Show up, sign the waiver, and we'll squad you with experienced shooters who'll guide you through each stage.
Get Classified
After shooting a few classifier stages, you'll receive a USPSA classification. Then the real competition begins!
Ready for Your First Match?
Check the schedule and come on out. We'll take care of the rest.