Can you explain the USPSA classification system?

Triangle Tactical Q&A Show

Matt:

Can you explain the classification system in USPSA?

Charles:

Hey Luke! I think you mention a lot in the podcast you don't shoot a lot of rifle matches. I was hoping maybe you can throw this question to the Triangle Tactical hive.

I'm not new shooting pistol matches but would like to take a stab shooting rifle (PCC USPSA at Sir Walter or Action Rifle at Wake). Looking for tips and guidelines when handling a rifle at the matches.

Thanks in advance!

Christopher:

What are some popular distances to zero a USPSA pistol for? Are they caliber specific?

James:

Hi Luke, I'm going from USPSA production to shooting my very first Steel Challenge match. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks!

Mike:

Hi Luke, sent this via email last week but wanted to use the new(ish) form as that seems to be the way you are requesting these now. I did add a few notes to clarify some things:

Lucas! Found your show a while back and have really enjoyed listening to both the main show and Q&A show.

I shot my first USPSA match this spring (small indoor club match) and then lucked my way into another last month (large, ~100 shooter club match).

I joined USPSA recently and am trying to make plans for 2018. There are several state/sectional/special matches within ~1 hr drive for 2018 (listed below) and I'm wondering if I should jump in early in the year (Feb- April) or wait until later in the year after putting a bit more time in with USPSA? I can likely get out once or twice a month for local matches so will have a few more under my (gun)belt by that time. I've been shooting outlaw 3 gun for several years so do have some competitive shooting experience, but all at the club level.

When do you think it is appropriate or really makes sense to venture out from the club matches and shoot a level 2? A certain class or X number of club matches? Whenever you feel ready (which is likely fairly subjective)?

2/23/18 The Space City Challenge 2018 (Sectional)

4/27/18 LSI Texas State Open Championship 2018 (State)

6/15/18 LIMCAT CUSTOM OPTICS & IRON SIGHT CHALLENGE 2018 (Special)

10/04/18 Oilfield Classic 2018 (Special)

11/15/18 AREA 59 CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 (Special)

Thanks and keep up the good work,

Mike in TX

Steve:

Do you have a focus each week during your dry fire and live fire, or do you practice a little bit of everything?

Princess Consuela Banana-Hammock:

I started shooting at the beginning of October. I jumped right in. I loved it. Nov 7 I shot my first IDPA match. Now, after 2 more matches, and much practice, I am learning all I can about the sport. I enjoy your podcast (a friend turned me on to it a couple of weeks ago). My concern is that it was brought to my attention that I need to replace parts in my Glock 19 - I believe they said the spring - every thousand rounds. That seems often if I’m shooting a match or 2 every weekend and practicing as well. I dry fire, but still...So, the guys were disagreeing on frequency of replacement etc and I am left wondering what I need to concern myself with first since I like DIY. And if this guidance is correct are there also other parts needed for replacement when you are putting a lot of rounds through your gun. (And yes, I clean it, in case that is a lingering question). I don’t want to end up with a random YouTube video that steers me wrong.

Thank you!