A sanctioned tournament allows players to be ranked on a national or international basis. 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. Course design the following general principles of course design list the criteria, responsibilities and restrictions governing course designers as the architects of the sport of ipsc shooting. I like to think of myself as one of the few uspsa shooters that can discuss idpa. Nov 15, 2016 shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one. Ipsc handgun competition rules jan 2019 edition final 30 dec. This pdf has all the rulings, appendices that were changed, and the pcc addendum with a table of contents. For starters, its a rifle division in a sport that is primarily focused on the pistol, though pcc guns, as. Holsters must follow uspsa handgun rules for the production. Standing in shooting area, toes on xs, hands relaxed. Except where noted in these rules, level i matches must comply with all rules. 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.
New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the. Match directors and officers of uspsa ipsc clubs have indicated their willingness to abide by and run matches under these rules. Have a great year in 2019 at uspsa and steel challenge matches across the country. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. Provisional addendum to the uspsa rules, 2012 edition multi. Curious about the match rules, scoring, and what you need to do before shooting a match new idpa rulebook ontelaunee idpa march 1. The minimum power factor rule is designed to mitigate the speed and accuracy advantages of smaller calibers. Ipsc handgun rules, january 2019 edition 1 chapter 1. Uspsa nationals courses, volume 1 19851990 index only 14k 245k. Beginners guide to idpa and ipscuspsa oklahoma shooters. Course design the following general principles of course design list the criteria, responsibilities and restrictions governing course. Heres a comparison of the basic idpa and uspsa range commands, you can also read the current idpa or uspsa rulebook for definitions and an explanation of the scoring. 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.
Discontinued models must have had a total production of 20,000 units be semiautomatic be double action, double action only, or striker fired use 9 mm 9. Uspsa ipsc endeavors to ensure safe, fair design and running of practical shooting matches. However, uspsa ipsc has no control over the range configuration, actual setup, or administration at the time of the events. The new rule books for uspsa, scsa and multigun uspsa members, match directors, nroi range officers, chief range officers, range masters, and instructors. Competition, multigun, steel challenge troy mcmanus, dnroi there are a few new rulings up for voting by the board. The mobile app rulebook is available offline and word searchable. Idpa and ipscuspsa are not just for shooters with a competitive streak, they are a great form of training and help to test your guns and gear holsters, mag carriers, etc. The gun with an unloaded magazine inserted must be. Knowing and following these commands will keep you from getting disqualified it happens, even at big matches, which is the opposite of fun. The idpa competition format was designed to be enjoyable for all shooters of all.
The uspsa rule book appendix a1 and bylaws bylaws 4. In order to attend one of the pistol nationals, a competitor. This will be a green rulebook available online and through the uspsa mobile app available to all members. When carry optics co was first added, the rules were simple. Listed are the ipsc rules that differ with uspsa, many of the rules are the same. This will allow changes and rulings to be updated when implemented avoiding outdated paper copies. Im not going to get deep into the rules of the different competitions, you can read the rulebooks for the specifics there or ask in the forums. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a. There is a single pdf that has all the changes in it that can be printed and fits in the current rulebook. Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004. What are the most current rule books for each group. The rules online can be downloaded in pdf format and are also word searchable. Uspsa match levels we have received many questions lately with regards to what is required for each level of uspsa match.
A new greenfield rule book is due out 2nd qtr mid summer with all changes. Apr 22, 2011 the uspsa rule book and smart phones posted on april 22, 2011 by jbomultigun you know, it just occurred to me that my hard copy of the uspsa rule book is looking kind of ratty from being toted around in the bottom of my range bag. The draft is comprehensive and includes all rules, rulings, appendices, addendums, format fixes, updates, and corrections. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. 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. Also note that the uspsa hq will automatically push rule updates to the app and online pdf versions, but a downloaded pdf could easily get out of date. Shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one. The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use. Steel challenge shooting association an organization of uspsa 1639 lindamood ln. Jan 05, 2019 the 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of directors. We are not sanctioned or affiliated with uspsa, however we will be using the uspsa rule book and running the matches as uspsa matches. Old historical idpa rule books rulebook the flatfooted reload rule book. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. Tiro practico puerto rico official rulebook march 2020.
Some sections of this rulebook are designed to be used only for the conduct of sanctioned tournaments. Some have been modified to account for changes in the rules and to fix problems that might prevent use by a local club in their match. This process was a year in the making, and member input was overwhelmingly positive and helpful the past few months. Area between single barrels is designated as low port. The core equipment rules were developed from uspsas production division, which meant that initially a co gun had to be on the production list and couldnt be modified except for adding a red dot to the slide. Match directors and officers of uspsaipsc clubs have indicated their willingness to abide by and run matches under these rules. The original usapa organization published the first pickleball rulebook in march, 1984. Reloading room range targets shooting targets free printables guns garage book crafts ideas.
Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the. Stage procedure upon start signal, engage targets from within the fault lines. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. This is not meant to be a comprehensive guide to the rules, but more of an overview of the highlights of each uspsa division to help make your selection a little easier. Jan 30, 2019 knowing and following these commands will keep you from getting disqualified it happens, even at big matches, which is the opposite of fun. It also occurred to me that the official rule book can be downloaded as a pdf, and that most smart phones nowadays have pdf readers on them. Any exceptions are explained in the appropriate section of the rulebook. Practical shooting orientation introduction to uspsa eastern. Practical shooting handbook, latest edition course designer. Practical shooting handbook, latest edition start position. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. Pistol caliber carbine pcc is the newest provisional division of uspsa and is very different from any of the others.
On tuesday, september 25, 2018, the uspsa board of directors approved a draft of the 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules, complete with change logs. Uspsa area 6 championship chris cross 2014 tn state championship course designer. Power factor pf in practical shooting competitions refers to a ranking system used to reward. However, uspsaipsc has no control over the range configuration, actual setup, or administration at the time of the events. If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Details for each stage, including walkthrough and videos are available for each. Since you currently do not have javascript enabled you will not be able to use most of our website. Provisional addendum to the uspsa rules, 2012 edition. On signal, engage targets with two rounds each strong hand only. Just get and install a pdf viewer apk file to your devices. This addendum draws its authority from the current edition of uspsa rule books e.
Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body for idpa competition, a handguncentric shooting sport based on simulated selfdefense scenarios. Most of them are simple clarifications of existing rules, adjustments to the wording on some, and additions to one rule set so that it mirrors the others, particularly covering safety issues that should be common to the three rule sets. Since uspsa isnt printing rulebooks anymore is there a way to put the pdf rulebook on the nook simple touch and use them. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the firearm blog. David jenkins cm 1902 hiway robbery stage procedure. Standing in shooting area, heals on xs, hands relaxed. These rules supersede all previous versions as of january 1, 2019.
The purpose of the rulebook is to provide pickleball players with the rules necessary for organized league and tournament play. The uspsa rule book and smart phones the way of the multigun. 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. Idpa and ipsc uspsa are not just for shooters with a competitive streak, they are a great form of training and help to test your guns and gear holsters, mag carriers, etc. There is a published list of approved pistols at the. The draft is comprehensive and includes all rules, rulings, appendices, addendums, format fixes. The uspsa handgun championships are yearly championships held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under uspsarules contrary to the ipsc us handgun championship. On signal, engage targets with two rounds each, make a mandatory reload and reengage targets with two rounds each. Sometimes, all of the pistol nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. Divisions like production and single stack have a fairly tight rule set, where limited, pcc, and open have very minimal restrictions on what you can use and do to your equipment. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter.
Uspsaipsc endeavors to ensure safe, fair design and running of practical shooting matches. Uspsa competition rules january 2019 3 the uspsa classification system grand master 95 to 100% master 85 to 94. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of directors.
100 797 855 1045 1476 1040 970 892 1571 973 1055 212 1124 1468 643 52 279 1338 966 791 1097 907 893 1039 1008 236 1467 356 1435 1624 29 901 83 1224 501 1148 411 1138 937 1219 779 296