Miscellaneous

What constitutes REF? The rule book describes it as:

4.6.1 Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. Range equipment failure includes the displacement of cardboard targets, the premature activation of metal or moving targets, the failure to reset moving targets or steel targets, the malfunction of mechanically or electrically operated equipment, and the failure of props such as openings, ports, and barriers.

Rules: why do we have them? It’s simple: without rules, there is no competition.

As with any sport, the more involved you get with it, the more gear and gizmos you invest in. Many competitors eventually start loading their own ammo and if you have ever worked up a new load for a new firearm, caliber, or powder you know that having a chronograph is a handy tool. But which gives the best readings?

The use of certified ammunition has grown considerably in the last year.  If you are a Match Director or Range Master at a match where competitors are availing themselves of the USPSA Certified Ammunition Program, here are some things we’d like you to do.

There are many things that make USPSA a great sport. The friends, the competition, and traveling to matches. But all of that would not be possible without all our wonderful volunteers!

USPSA has a certified ammunition program, where competitors can purchase ammunition from a USPSA certified manufacturer, whether from a secondary retail outlet (storefront or internet), or directly from the manufacturer.  This ammo may be purchased and brought to the match or shipped directly to the match.