NRA Competitive Shooting Series, Part 3: How to Find a Match and What to Expect

IDPA competitions place you in mocked-up scenarios designed to test your defensive shooting skills. You might find yourself sitting in a “restaurant” with your gun in a concealed belt holster. At the buzzer, it’s your job to navigate your way out, dealing with “bad guy” targets while avoiding bystanders. Scenarios are only limited by the creativity of the match directors.

The easiest way to find a match or club near you that offers IDPA is to check the Competitions page of the IDPA website.

United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA)

While IDPA focuses on developing your concealed carry skills, USPSA is all about volume and speed. If you want to send plenty of pistol rounds downrange, check out a USPSA match in your area. Stages in a USPSA match also involve “scenarios” but they’re designed to test your planning, concentration, and speed shooting skills. You’ll be presented with a variety of targets, locations, and instructions. It’s up to you to decide how to engage in the fastest and most efficient manner possible.

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