United Sportsmen’s Club

	Jefferson City, Mo.
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What is USPSA/IPSC or Practical Shooting?

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is the US regional organization of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).

Our matches are sanctioned by these organizations. Matches are held all over the USA and the World, including several clubs in Missouri.

 USPSA/IPSC matches combine drawing from a holster, rapid engagement of multiple targets both paper and steel. Performing reloading of the handgun under time constraints, quick movement between shooting positions. Shooting through, around, over, and under walls and props of all types.  You are given a shooting situation to analyze and solve as quickly and accurately as possible.

USPSA is largely “run and gun”! Targets are man-sized silhouettes and (knock-down) steel at ranges from 2 feet to 50 yards. Scoring is based on the accuracy of target hits, time taken to complete the course, and the power (caliber and muzzle velocity) of the handgun used. It's fun to watch, and even more fun to do!

 IPSC competition allows you to enjoy recreational competition with your handgun while developing your gun handling skills. You compete against shooters with similar handguns:

Open Division: for custom handguns with scopes, compenstor ports, raceguns

Production Division: for box-stock double-action handguns (SIGs, Glocks,etc. loaded with a maximum 10 rounds in the magazines);

1911 Single Stack: for 1911 production service pistols as designed by John M. Browning.  

Limited Division: for high-capacity handguns without comps or scopes;

Limited-10 Division: for Limited handguns loaded with a maximum of 10 rounds;

Revolver Division: for six shot revolvers!

A typical match in Jefferson City consists of four courses of fire requiring a minimum of 100 rounds to complete. Equal scoring emphasis is place on speed and accuracy, and you do not need to be an athlete to compete and have fun!

When are the matches held?

USPSA matches in Jefferson City are held on the second Saturday of each month, April through October.

Registration is open from 11 AM - 12:00 noon, and shooting begins at 12 noon.

 Can I really shoot in IPSC matches?

Yes! People in Central Missouri from every walk of life - lawyers, mechanics, housewives, engineers, law enforcement, Corrections officers, office managers, school teachers, Nurses, businessmen, retirees, students, Doctors, etc. – people from all walks of life participate in local matches.

 New participants are pleasantly surprised at how helpful everyone is! ALL Law Abiding Citizens are welcome, whether to observe or to participate: you do not need to be a member of any club or organization! Regular entry fee is $10 for USC members,  $15 for non-members and new shooters shoot their first match for $5. We require Junior shooters to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, but safe shooters of all ages are welcome to participate!

Is it safe?

Yes! USPSA matches Worldwide have an enviable record of safety over the years. Safety rules are strictly enforced! An experienced Range Officer closely supervises each competitor while shooting a course of fire. Firearms are handled and loaded only on the firing line, and at the Range Officers Command.  Safety violations can result in Match Disqualification.

But I don’t know the rules…