USPSA

Welcome

We are the Idaho Society of Practical Shooters (ISPS), a USPSA-affiliated club within the Idaho Section of Area 1. ISPS uses the Nampa Rod & Gun Club as its home range, hosting two practical pistol matches a month. We welcome all competitors and new shooters to come join us at the NRAGC Military Reserve Shooting Range.

USPSA Match Schedule

• 1st Saturday of the month — USPSA Match
• 3rd Sunday of the month — USPSA Match

Set-up / start time, match dates, and registration can be found on PractiScore under Matches > Search "Nampa Shooting".

Participants are expected to assist with match setup and teardown, and to support stage reset throughout the match — unless you are the shooter, the on-deck shooter, or have just completed a course of fire.

First-time shooters must check in with the Match Director upon arrival to the range.

Match Fees

• $15 per USPSA match
• NRAGC members: $5 discount
• First-time shooters: free

You do not need to be an NRAGC or USPSA member to shoot one of our matches — though you may want to join USPSA to take advantage of classification and to shoot higher-level matches.

So, what is USPSA?

The United States Practical Shooting Association is the U.S. affiliate of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), and most matches in the U.S. are managed under the USPSA umbrella organization and rules. USPSA is also the parent organization for Steel Challenge.

USPSA is an action-shooting sport that will test your marksmanship, gun-handling skills, equipment, and even your problem-solving skills. If you like the idea of shooting in a dynamic environment — moving, shooting around barricades, shooting while moving, engaging moving and reactive targets, all while enjoying the company of like-minded shooters — this might be the sport for you.

What do I need to shoot a USPSA or Steel Challenge match?

Chances are you already own a handgun and the basic gear to start competing in USPSA.

USPSA is comprised of eight pistol divisions — into which most semi-automatic handguns and revolvers conform — as well as one division for Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC). You do NOT need a $10,000 race gun or a fancy gamer belt to be competitive. There are divisions in which your 1911, Glock, XD or XDM, M&P, CZ, Tanfoglio, Sig, or H&K will fit. A minimal investment in magazines (three is enough for the day), holsters, and mag pouches is all you need to start competing. However, if you own a $10,000 custom race gun, there's a division for you too.

Basic requirements: the handgun must be safe, and must be chambered in 9mm or larger caliber. A serviceable strong-side or appendix holster is required, along with appropriate eye and ear protection. Some USPSA stages require 32 rounds, so bring sufficient magazines. A typical match uses 150–175 rounds of ammunition — we recommend bringing 200–250 to be safe.

Nampa Rod & Gun Club USPSA follows the rules and divisions outlined in the USPSA Rulebook.

Get in touch

Questions about divisions, or how to start? Email uspsa@nragc.com.