nra action pistol

[Anthony05]

Hello everyone

I have a few questions about nra action pistol.
What divisions/classes do they have and what are some of the limitions on firearms? what is the differance between nra action pistol and ipsc? I have never been in any competition shooting matches. I just found out that a range close to my house holds nra action pistol and ipsc competitions. I am interested in join there club but just had a few question.

Thanks for your help

[Jim Watson]

NRA Action Pistol is the old Bianchi Cup. It is four standardized events, the Practical, the Barricade, the Mover, and Falling Plates. The same things are shot at every match so scores can be compared any time. I know there are Iron Sight and Open divisions for centerfire pistols and revolvers. There is a stockgun class for things like Glocks. Follow out the links at
http://www.shootingusa.com/TV_SCHEDULE/SHOW_26-07/show_26-07.html

IPSC (run in the USA by USPSA, the rules are a little different) is what we used to call Combat shooting before we got so nice. The events are NOT standardized, you will not see exactly the same thing from one match to the next. Your standing in the match and your classification based on scores sent in to headquarters are how you measure progress. Targets are humanoid which NRA does not allow for American Commoners. There are numerous equipment divisions to suit about any centerfire pistol. A Glock 17 would shoot in Production Division. Visit
http://www.uspsa.org
and follow out the links at
http://www.shootingusa.com/TV_SCHEDULE/SHOW_26-01/show_26-01.html

Better yet, drop in on the club and see what people are really doing.

[Joe D]

I hate to say this but the NRA tends to shoot itself in the foot when it comes to shooting games other than Bullseye and High Power Rifle. Take the military shooters out of those two and what would you have left.

[Flexmoney]

Join the club. Shoot both AP and USPSA.

Have fun. Improve.

:)

[rhino465]

I agree with Flex ... do them both. You'll enjoy both, and each will stress different skills.

You'll need to go to some matches to see what it's all about.