Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Announced in 2014, the carry optics division co was envisioned as an extension of the uspsa s popular production division. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. Gary nash, dfo2016 year end financial reports gary nash, dfo2017 budget presentation sherwyn greenfield, vp, area 3 director, bylaws committee chair proposed change from committee to bylaw 16. Theres a lot of rules governing divisions and were here to sort it out. Category is under evaluation and, unless extended, it will expire on 31 december 2017. Competitors must be current members of 3gn in good standing. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Competitors must be current members of 3gn in good standing to compete in all sanctioned events internationally. Within each area there are guidelines dictating the kinds of firearms to be used. Major calibers are those making a minimum 165 power factor pf while minor is. This time we are sighting in on the guns of the uspsa limited and production supersquads. Consult the rulebook or ask a match director, range officer, or more seasoned shooter for more details.
Idpa targets are divided into down point scoring zones d0, d1, d3, with a d5 for a target miss. At its core, idpa is a selfdefense scenario based sport. Differences between uspsa and ipsc rule books throughout the rule book, distance is measured in feet, in the ipsc rules. Steel challenge shooting association rule book may 2018 edition pdf download.
The only problem with that rule is it makes it very difficult for match directors to design stages as you have to think ahead about any possible area where people might take reshoots to avoid shoot throughs and then hope and prey people dont do stupid stuff especially in an indoor range. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. Ive been shooting pcc in uspsa since it became a provisional division and am very happy that it is now a division in idpa. Dec 23, 2016 this rule book goes into effect january 1, 2017. Outlaw matches mainly use competition rules from either.
The idpa rulebook is not intended to be an exhaustive description of all allowed and disallowed equipment and. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a. If you show up at your first match knowing what kind of gun you have, how many magazines you own, and whether your gun has been modified at all, you can be placed into a division. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multi gun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of. Whats the difference between uspsa and idpa competitions. Im currently shooting a gen 4 g17 in limited at my local matches. All models approved with slide rackerambi cocking levermagwell removed for co and. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the. Uspsa pistol caliber carbine division allows for short barreled rifles chambered in standard pistol calibers such as 9 mm, listed here are the most popular choices for guns, ammo and accessories at the 2017 optics championship. May 11, 2017 by justin smith action shooting sports like uspsa, idpa, and 3gun can seem intimidating, and a lot of interested shooters will never get around to participating in a match.
The idpa rules for 2017 make for some significant changes that may alter the way shooters approach the game. Nov 04, 2017 match win brandon farr open, limited win leo deleon, carry optics win kenny terry, mark waki, matthew waki, felipe cervantes, and mark brown. Who stands to benefit financially for a pcc division in idpa. Uspsa rifle, shotgun and multigun rules provisional. Uspsa pistol caliber carbine division, one year later. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. A new idpa firearms division will allow a pcc division in idpa 2017. Idpa continues to grow at saraspa and new members are welcomed.
Official steel challenge rules us practical shooting. A better open gun is something like an sti trubore. Questions about rules should be directed to your area coordinator or international point of contact. 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. Under current equipment rules the pcc division is open to any carbine firing a pistol caliber cartridge 9 mm. No shooting challenge or time limit may be appealed as being prohibitive. Clearly the module is not up to date since the rule book is authoritative on this matter. Its a look at the handguns in use by the best practical shooters in the nation. The largest rule sets for modern multigun are 3 gun nation and uspsa multigun, but there are also many other rules used at local ranges or that are particular to a single large. There are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. Official steel challenge rules if you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. Most of our safety rules are derived from 4 basic rules of safe gun handling. Idpa should help promote basic sound gun handling skills and test skills a person. The props used to create the course of fire cof are.
A uspsa competitor fires at a target downrange during a match. The multigun championship is always held at a separate range and date from the pistol nationals uspsa handgun championship and ipsc us handgun championship. The uspsa courses of fire available from this page were created several years ago 2002 and before, and may not conform with current uspsa or ipsc rules. Pistol caliber carbine pcc is the newest provisional division of uspsa and is very different from any of the others. The proposed 2017 rulebook and match administration guide is posted on the idpa website under. If you start changing the stage for pcc guns your going to make it easier for. While its never a bad idea to study the rule book, and valuable insight may be had from doing so, putting those rules into practice is the best way to become a better range officer. There is a division for almost any center fire pistol 9mm or larger. You can still do them under the new rules but it does seem strange that they arent mentioned. Idpa has a very quick and easy method of classifying shooters. With the release of the 2017 rule book this may be the straw for other folks who started action pistol in idpa and you may be considering trying uspsa. Our mission is to promote safe, fair and fun participation in steel shooting competition, for members of all ages and skill levels, through effective leadership, education, communication and administration. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. The united states practical shooting association uspsa is the national governing body of.
Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier or. From the uspsa rules book, production and co division, uspsa. Page 1 of 2 uspsa feb 2017 bod agenda posted in uspsa shooting. This gun division was recently created in response to the increasinglypopular trend of mounting a compact reflex red dot sight directly to the slide of a semiauto pistol. 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. If you like this video, share it with your friends and fellow gun enthusiasts. A friend had more than the maximum 2 between inner belt and gun and was told if they didnt fix it before the start signal they would get a. Shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one. Mar 16, 2017 uspsa the online only match book for the sig sauer optics national championship went live this past friday. May 02, 2018 uspsa pistol cailber carbine division. Uspsa rifle, shotgun, and multigun rules january 2018 edition pdf download. Uspsa feb 2017 bod agenda uspsa shooting doodie project. Shotgun and rifle standard exercises may specify the use of the weak shoulder. The uspsa multigun championship, formerly called the 3gun nationals, are yearly multigun championships held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa.
Most of your questions can be answered in the uspsa rule book as for what is allowed and what is not. The schedule of events, stages, range layout, policies and squad matrix can all be found here. I thought if your holster was not in the position required for whatever division youre shooting in, you were moved to open division for that match. Staging areas uspsa, scsa, multi gun uspsaipsc rules. The only way to reduce recoil is to reduce the mass and or. With 2019 in the rearview, we took a trip down memory lane and revisited some of the coolest new gun designs of the past 12 months. Uspsa rules allow up to eight rounds to be fired from one shooting position and many cof.
Dont worry about whether your gun is suited for uspsa bring what you have. The united states practical shooting association and the universal shooting academy are pleased to announce the 2019 multi gun nationals presented by sig sauer. Ipsc rifle competition rules january 2017 edition pdf download. 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. Must meet the criteria listed in the appendix of the current rule book as well as that listed above. Single stack with a double stack 1911 uspsaipsc rules. Final dates will be announced in the tactical brief when available. The 2017 ipsc general assembly took place at the handgun worldshoot in france in august and some shotgun rule amendments were adopted following an interregional consultation process.
Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. Cary optics division was close to being added with the last rule edition and as mentioned earlier it is at least a pistol. Unique to their game, uspsa incorporates a major and minor caliber scoring difference into five of their seven gun divisions production and carry optics are minor caliber scoring by rule. Ipsc rules quiz answers this quiz is based on the current edition of the international practical shooting confederation handgun competition rules.
The gun must be viewed by nroi prior to its acceptance. The 2019 uspsa competition rules, multigun rules, and steel challenge rules have been updated by nroi and approved by the uspsa board of directors. Half cock is the way the gun was designed to be carried. Apr 22, 2020 official steel challenge rules if you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. 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. An edge would be a bad choice for open class unless you had it modified. Official steel challenge rules us practical shooting assocation. 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. In reading appendix d5 in the 2020 uspsa rule book, im not seeing anything that says that a single stack magazine is required for single stack as odd as that sounds.
Jan 12, 2017 uspsa i have a note on my whiteboard that says rule book scholar or working ro. Pro shooter max michel used the sig sauer p320rx to win the 2017 uspsa carry optics championship. 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. International defensive pistol association idpa has announced new idpa rules for 2017. Its over 30,000 active members and over 450 affiliated clubs make uspsa the largest practical shooting organization in the united states and the. While 3gun matches often run under house rules, its becoming increasingly. The minimum power factor rule is designed to mitigate the speed and accuracy advantages of smaller calibers. These rules supersede all previous versions as of january 1, 2019. If you are interested in the fastest and most exhilarating form of practical shooting, have questions about how to get. Im new to the whole uspsa ipsc limited class, hell, shooting competitively in general. No question rule 1 list the 7 general principles of course design. United states practical shooting association wikipedia. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport.
Jul 28, 2015 there are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. While 3 gun pistol, rifle, and shotgun is most common, there are also multigun matches that are just pistol and rifle, pistol and shotgun, or rifle and shotgun. Mike foley, president limiting multiple reentry classifiers in a. Mar 20, 2018 ipsc rifle competition rules january 2017 edition pdf download steel challenge shooting association rule book may 2018 edition pdf download uspsa rifle, shotgun, and multigun rules january 2018 edition pdf download. Please contact chris palmer for information about sponsoring the area 6 championship. In ipsc competitions all handguns must have a power factor of at least 125 kgrfts. This will be an evergreen rulebook available online and through the free uspsa mobile app, available to all uspsa members. It has crossed my mind to follow the money with such a pcc decision. The united states practical shooting association and the southern utah practical shooting range are pleased to announce the 2019 uspsa hicap nationals.
In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to know when getting started in competition shooting. Safety officer instruction materials will be available shortly and testing will be updated. Aug 27, 2017 shotgun loading belt rig technology has moved a long way in a very short time and the rules have been amended to catch up with these developments. The idpa classifer will be required every year in the new pistol caliber carbine division. Shotgun rule changes passed by vote at 2017 ipsc general assembly. Uspsa members can login for access to memberonly features, including tracking your uspsa scores. For starters, its a rifle division in a sport that is primarily focused on the pistol, though pcc guns, as the name implies, shoot pistol calibers.
As was mentioned before, unlike the p in uspsa, the p in idpa does stand for pistol. Uspsa pistolpcc, uspsa multi gun and scsa also under uspsa. This does not apply to nonshooting challenges, which should. There are dos and do nots when getting involved in. This is an old post, but 3gun nation just kicked off the new year. The only way to reduce recoil is to reduce the mass and or velocity of the stuff exiting the muzzle. Idpa the final version of the 2017 idpa rulebook will be. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. Which is crazy because its one of the few warm places to shoot in february at a range that has some very high profile matches mainly action pistol. The new rule books for uspsa, scsa and multigun uspsa members, match directors, nroi range officers, chief range officers, range masters, and instructors.
Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. Just to be picky those dont reduce recoil but do flatten out the recoil impulse making it feel better. Pcc rules contradiction uspsaipsc rules brian enoss. Current rules remain in effect you may replace the barrel with an ofm or aftermarket barrel which is of the same length, contour and caliber as the original barrel for that model of gun. Like shooting fake orange birds from the sky this is the place to talk about it. Appendix d4 page 7475 of the jan 08 rules book, handguns with external hammers must be fully decocked at the start signal. And am looking to step up my equipment to maximize my class opportu. The new idpa 2017 rulebook is out with pistol caliber carbine division rules and pcc division permitted features and modifications.
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