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Texarkana Gun Club
USPSA Information
TGC is Club #ET06
East Texas Section
Area 4
For Current USPSA Rule
Book Click HERE.
 TGC USPSA Matches are held on the
1st Saturday of the month. TGC members pay $15; non-members pay $20.
We will have at least one classifier per club match.
Please see the Club
Schedule for
exact times and dates.
Introduction
Practical Shooting attempts to measure the ability to shoot rapidly and
accurately with a full power handgun, rifle, and/or shotgun. Those three
elements - speed, accuracy, and power - form the three sides of the
practical shooting triangle. By design, each match will measure a
shooter's ability in all three areas.
To do this, shooters take on obstacle-laden shooting courses (called
stages) requiring anywhere from 6 to 30+ shots to complete. The
scoring system measures points scored per second, then weights the score
to compensate for the number of shots fired. If they miss a target, or
shoot inaccurately, points are deducted, lowering that all-important
points-per-second score.
If shooting has an "extreme" sport, USPSA-sanctioned practical shooting
is it. Competitors move, negotiate obstacles, run, speed-reload, and
drive their guns through each of several courses as fast as their skills
will allow. Although most matches are held outdoors, in all weather,
further taxing competitor skill, there are a growing number of indoor
ranges conducting USPSA events.
Handgun Divisions
Open
Open division is the 'Top Fuel' of USPSA. These pistols are
equipped with but not limited to optics, compensators, and very high capacity
magazines (170mm in length). Minimum caliber is 9mm (.355" or
greater). Almost all of the equipment in this division is
specialized in use. Highly modified STI/SV or other 1911 style
pistols dominate this class.
Limited
Limited division has more restrictions than Open division. The
main differences are no optics or compensators. Magazine length is
also limited to 140mm. Minimum caliber to score Major is .40".
Again, the most common pistol seen in this class are modified 1911 style
pistols.
Limited 10
Limited 10 was created to satisfy the now sunset 1994 AWB. The
rules are exactly the same as Limited, except magazines are required to
contain 10 rounds or less.
Production
Production class was created to allow stock pistols with few if any
modifications. All ammo must be 9mm or greater and 125 power factor or
higher is scored minor. There are also restrictions on holsters
and equipment placement. Specifically NO single action pistols are
allowed. Glocks, Berettas, Springfield XD's, Sig Sauer, and
similar double action / safe action pistols are the most common.
Single Stack
Single Stack is currently a provisional division catering to those
that wish to shoot single stack 1911's. Magazine capacity is
limited to 10 rounds for minor, and 8 rounds for major. Equipment
restrictions are similar to Production.
Revolver
Revolver is strictly for double action revolvers limited to 6
rounds. There are very few modifications allowed to these pistols,
and it must be a production firearm (i.e. - no custom one off's).
Power Factor
Power Factor determined by knowing the bullet weight (grains) and bullet
velocity (ft/sec). The formula for a bullet's Power Factor (PF)
can be expressed as Mass times Velocity divided by 1000. The Power
Factor for Major is 165, Minor is 125. (Most factory .40S&W
ammunition makes Major with 165gr or heavier bullets, most all factory
9mm ammunition 115+gr meets the 125PF floor.) For example, a 180gr
bullet must have a minimum velocity of 916.6 Ft/Sec to make Major.
A 115gr bullet at the same Power Factor must achieve 1,434.8 Ft/Sec.
(This might give you an idea for the power of an 'Open' gun...
Imagine 27+ rounds of .357 Magnum at your finger tips!)
If you have a safe, reliable handgun in 9mm or greater caliber and a
desire for intense fun PLEASE come out and enjoy our sport! Many
first time shooters feel intimidated by the expensive Open class
pistols. A common question is "What pistol do I need to use to
compete?". The correct answer is, "The one you currently
own." USPSA has a division for almost every firearm short of a
Dillon Aero Minigun... The fact is, anyone can be competitive with a quality firearm
produced by Glock, Beretta, Sig Sauer, Springfield
Armory, Smith & Wesson, CZ, 1911 style pistols, and many more.
Match Preparation
Please have proper eye and ear protection (see range rules). A
baseball cap is also highly recommended. Most matches are comprised of
4 stages, requiring 120+ rounds to complete. You can always take
the spare ammo home. A properly fitting belt type holster is required.
Most competitors carry at least 4 magazines (or 32 rounds) on their belt (magazines and
magazine holders). For further information please see the
USPSA Website.
Email Contact:
Helen
Humber the Match
Director.
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