The different groups that put on 3 gun competitions have slightly different rules, and thats what we have outlined below. The united states practical shooting association and the southern utah practical shooting range are pleased to announce the 2019 uspsa hicap nationals. Thursday night practice matches for the most part follow the uspsa rulebook. The props used to create the course of fire cof are often incomplete but represent buildings, walls, windows, doorways, etc.
Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. The gun with an unloaded magazine inserted must be able to fit within a box of dimensions 8. First we looked at 3gun, then nra high power, and last time we talked about uspsa ipsc. Nov 14, 2018 a huge market opens as ipsc international practical shooting confederation update their rule books in january 2019 i would think the biggest new market is in the ipsc handgun competition, as two new divisions that have been lurking on test appear. This supplement to the unofficial sourcebook of uspsaipsc courses of fire contains 16 ipsc field courses, some of which i have recently designed, and some of which have been submitted by other ipsc course. The new rule books for uspsa, scsa and multigun uspsa members, match directors, nroi range officers, chief range officers, range masters, and instructors.
Over the next three days, you will test yourself against some of the best practical shooters in the united states and beyond. Participating in a uspsa match allows you to practice practical shooting in a more dynamic way. The united states practical shooting association and the universal shooting academy are pleased to announce the 2019 multi gun nationals presented by sig sauer. How to choose a division in 3gun competition including tactical optics, tactical irons. How to start shooting uspsa competitions hoovers outdoors. The biggest reason i tell people to read through the rule book is for them to see the different divisions available to compete in and what equipment is legal in those divisions. Speaking of safety, that is the number one rule of uspsas events. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Pcc rules contradiction uspsaipsc rules brian enoss. While it is not necessary to construct new courses for each match, no single course of fire must be repeated to allow its use to be considered a definitive measure of uspsa shooting skills. If you are interested in the fastest and most exhilarating form of practical shooting, have questions about how to get. Do not spend a lot of money on your gun and other accessories until you have a clear understanding of the different divisions. Provisional addendum to the uspsa rules, 2012 edition multi.
This is a discussion on production division rules uspsasteel challenge within the competition shooting forums, part of the gun forum category. Except as and unless noted otherwise in this amendment, the terms handgun, shotgun or rifle within the separate rule books are to be construed. Uspsa offers several outstanding programs which make practical shooting fun and rewarding. Established in 1945 to promote the honor, dignity, and ethics of good sportsmanship among its members, the blue grass sportsmens league bgsl is kentuckys largest sporting league. 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 the regional director thereof, as the case may be. Multigun, multi gun or multigun, often also called 2gun or 3gun depending on the types of firearms used, are practical shooting events where each of the stages require the competitor to use a combination of rifles, handguns, and or shotguns multigun has a lot in common with ordinary ipsc uspsa single gun matches.
The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of directors. Official 2 gun rule book held at shoot gtr on the 2nd sunday of each month. What are the most current rule books for each group. I know, its been a while, but back by popular request is the continuing series of competition shooting 101 articles where we teach you about the various shooting sports. Uspsa rifle, shotgun, and multigun rules january 2019 7 of a multigun stage. Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004.
Weve decided to keep it by a narrow margin, however, with this stipulation. Uspsa matches for rifle, shotgun, or multigun may contain the following types of courses of fire. Jul 28, 2015 there are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. Uspsa competition rules january 2019 3 the uspsa classification system grand master 95 to 100% master 85 to 94. Click on the button below for more information we follow united states practical shooting association s current rule book. Your score is your time, minus one second for every a hit or steel down, plus time for any penalties. Uspsa pistol caliber carbine division, one year later. While 3gun matches often run under house rules, its becoming increasingly popular for them to use. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner.
Production division rules uspsasteel challenge sig talk. Outlaw matches mainly use competition rules from either. Although local ranges might opt to alter the rules somewhat, most abide. Competitors must be current members of 3gn in good standing. Just as it is with the practical pistol matches, 3gun simulates combat or. Under current equipment rules the pcc division is open to any carbine firing a pistol caliber cartridge 9 mm. By recognizing pistol caliber carbine pcc as a competitive division in june 2016, the united states practical shooting association uspsa said long guns are welcome in our sport. We follow united states practical shooting associations current rule book. 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. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. Gtr and 2 gun affiliates accept no liability for any issue arising from the participation of this sport. These rules may not be used to run a handgun only match. The shotgun and pistol rules are identical to tactical optics. Due to incessant bickering typical of the rules forum, weve adminmoderators come close to deleting the rules forum altogether.
They also allow local clubs to affiliate and use their rules. All safe shooters are welcome and you do not have to be a shoot gtr or uspsa member to shoot this match. Such matches are governed by a different rule book. There is a published list of approved pistols at the. Sep 23, 2017 while 3gun matches often run under house rules, its becoming increasingly popular for them to use the 3gun nation rules. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. Please refer to the separate supplement, the san angelo method, for information about how to score multigun stages with disparate power factors using ezwinscore. In competition, the open, limited, limited 10, production, and revolver divisions allow shooters to use a wide range of equipment. In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to know when getting started in competition shooting.
At its core, idpa is a selfdefense scenario based sport. Spectators are welcome and invited to attend any of our matches. We know you have worked hard in preparation for the match and that the competition will be intense. 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. Jan 25, 2016 minimum gear to shoot ipsc competition. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the firearm blog.
The production division is sometimes considered the stock division with magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds, hardly any external modifications are allowed to your gun, and all the equipment on your belt must be located behind the front of your hip bone there is an image in the rule book. May 02, 2018 open is the full race gun division in uspsa, and the one most people think of when they think that highly specialized and expensive space guns are necessary to compete. Jan 05, 2019 the new rule books for uspsa, scsa and multigun uspsa members, match directors, nroi range officers, chief range officers, range masters, and instructors. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. We follow minnesota 3gun groups current match rule book. Multigun stages must be scored according to the methods listed in section 9. This will be an evergreen rulebook available online and through the free uspsa mobile app, available to all uspsa members. Violation of this rule will result in a match disqualification dq. Thursday night practice matches for the most part follow the uspsa rule book, however, for ease of scoring and for safety reasons the following rules and only these rules apply that differ from the uspsa rule book. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multi gun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of. Idpa has a very quick and easy method of classifying shooters. Uspsa also offers rifle, shotgun, and 3 gun matches, where competitors shoot all three guns in the same practical context. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Jan, 2019 equipment needs for competing are relatively simple and include a gun, holster, magazine pouch, eye protection, and ear protection found here, along with basic knowledge of your firearm and gun safety.
Provisional addendum to the uspsa rules, 2009 edition multi. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multi gun rules, and steel challenge rules on tuesday, september 25, 2018, the uspsa board of directors approved a draft of the 2019 uspsa competition rules, multi gun rules, and steel challenge rules, complete with change logs. Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier or. Idpa also puts on 3 gun competitions with their own set of rules, but they have a smaller following for their 3 gun competitions. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport.
August 2016 participation in 2 gun is at your own risk. These rules supersede all previous versions as of january 1, 2019. Both the 3 gun and rifle matches are governed by the 3gn rule book latest edition. Pcc shooters are welcome to participate in any of the 3 gun, rifle or uspsa see uspsa at orgc add link here matches. Competitors failing to comply may be subject to rule 10. Classifications in order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are divided into classifications within each division based upon their skill level. We follow minnesota 3 gun groups current match rule book. Competitors must be current members of 3gn in good standing to compete in all sanctioned events internationally. Theyre not, even in open, but they can be a lot of fun if you like to test the limits of speed shooting a handgun.