As you know this is one of the guiding principles of our sport and yet from time to time we are presented with situations which show not everyone is taking the concept seriously enough.
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A Chronographer’s Report 2026
As the 2026 shooting season is winding down for at least me, I have some pluses and minus to report from my position as a chronographer. In the last 5 weeks I have worked 4 matches including two Nationals and two Level 2 state matches. I also worked the Area 5 match, Northern Illinois Sectional match and the Buckeye Blast. Here are some common things I observed while working these matches.
[Read more…] about A Chronographer’s Report 2026How “Wells” can you see a bullet hit in a wall frame?
One immutable fact about our sport is that walls get shot. And ironically the more pristine the wall the more likely it’s going to get shot.
[Read more…] about How “Wells” can you see a bullet hit in a wall frame?Intentional premature pasting
At nationals and other major matches, the range officials are always watching for premature target pasting that is not accidental. Sometimes, a target gets pre-pasted to help get a squad mate a reshoot. That is unsportsmanlike behavior. What do the rules say that the Range Officers and Range Master can do about that?
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Rule 1.1.5.5 is relatively new to USPSA Competition matches which means everyone is still learning how to properly enforce it. This Question of the Month tested your knowledge of 1.1.5.5. Let’s see what the correct answer is.
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