A good place to start learning about USPSA competition
is the USPSA Frequently
Asked Questions.The United
States Practical Shooting Association‘s web page is the
headquarters for major match information, dates,
classification scores. It also contains articles of interest
to prospective and new shooters.
Required
equipment
A handgun: 9mm, .38 or larger caliber,
with enough magazines or speed loaders to hold 40 or more
rounds.
Ammunition: 150+ rounds of factory ammo
or equivalent.
A holster: Any belt holster that covers
the trigger of the pistol.
Eye and Ear Protection: These are
required for all competitors and spectators.
Safe gun handling habits: Safety
first! Each new shooter must pass a safety check and walk
through before being cleared for competition.