Have you ever thought about racing a handgun? This is the best way to explain USPSA Action Pistol shooting. This competition is a combination of speed and accuracy with handguns using paper and steel targets. Here is what you need, in equipment, to participate in this competition: Any type of handgun Holster that covers the trigger and attaches to your belt Eye Protection Ear Protection 2-4 extra magazines (clips) Most commonly asked questions: Do you need to go thru a safety class prior to shooting a USPSA match? Yes, there is a two part safety requirement prior to shooting in a match. First, you have to fill out the written portion of the safety test, available thru this link uspsa_safety_manual.pdf, and second you need to pass the live fire safety session held on the 1st Saturday afternoon of each month (free). Safety is very important in this sport. Can juniors participate in this sport and how old do they have to be? Yes, juniors can shoot in USPSA shooting sports and there is no minimum age requirement. Men, women and juniors can participate as long as they can safely handle their firearm. Do you have to be a member of Albany Rifle and Pistol Club or USPSA to participate in this type of shooting? No, these competitions are open to members and non-members of our club and you do not have to be a member of USPSA to shoot in these matches. How much does it cost to shoot in a match? Adults, 18 and over, pay $17 per match and juniors pay $5 per match. When do they start and how long do they last? They start at 9am and normally last until 2 or 2:30pm. How many rounds of ammunition do you shoot? A normal match shoots about 125 rounds of ammunition if you hit every target the first time. Most competitors bring 200 rounds to a match. Can inexperienced people compete? Yes, everyone has to start at some place when joining a new shooting sport. All the people who shoot in a match have gone thru the same learning process to become proficient in this shooting sport. Jump right in and get involved, don't worry about how well you shoot. People will share all kinds of knowledge to help you learn faster. If you want to see what is involved in this sport, come out to the Albany Rifle and Pistol Club North Range on the 2nd Saturday of any month, go to www.USPSA.org (click on the video on the front page) or call Mike McCarter @ 541-619-0038