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USPSA Single Stack Nationals/
1911 Society Single Stack Classic

Dates: April 29 - May 2, 2009
Location: Barry, IL
Host: PASA Park

Application:Download here.
Additional Details:www.1911ssc.org
Area Information: Quincy Visitor's Bureau


Results: For match results, click Here
Press releases: For press releases, click Here


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Back-to-Back Handgun Nationals

Dates: September 11-19, 2009
MD: David Hyden
Asst. MD:John Amidon

Location: Desert Sportsmen, Las Vegas, Nevada
Staff Application: Click here (PDF) and here for .doc form
Match Hotel: The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas
Online Hotel Reservation:Use discount code '9USPC09'
Area Information: Las Vegas Convention & Visitor's Authority


Open/Production Schedule:

Friday -- Sep. 11 from 2-6pm -- Registration at match hotel
***Note - NO registration after 8am on Saturday***

Competition is 1/2 day schedule
Saturday -- Sep 12 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 5 stages
Sunday -- Sep 13 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 5 stages
Monday -- Sep 14 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 5 stages
Tuesday -- Sep 15 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 3 stages
Tuesday -- Sep 15 from 8pm-finish -- Awards

Limited/Limited10/Revolver Schedule:

Wednesday -- Sep. 16 from 2-6pm -- Registration at match hotel
***Note - NO registration after 8am on Thursday***

Competition is 1/2 day schedule
Thursday -- Sep 17 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 6 stages
Friday -- Sep 18 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 6 stages
Saturday -- Sep 19 from 8am-finish -- Competition - 6 stages
Saturday -- Sep 19 from 8pm-finish -- Awards




Multi-Gun Nationals

Dates: October 22-25, 2009
MD1: Michael Voigt
MD2:John Amidon
RM:Carl Schmidt
Location: Boulder City, Nevada
Range: Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club

Schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 22 - Registration @ range - 1 to 5 P.M. Registration @ hotel - 7-9 P.M.
Friday, Oct. 23 - Late registration @ range - 7 A.M. Competition begins - 8 - 5 P.M.
Saturday, Oct. 24 - Competition continues 8 - 5 P.M.
Sunday, Oct. 25 - Trophies & prizes @ match hotel - 9 - 11 A.M. (Possible makeup day)

Staff Application:Click here (PDF)
Match Application: Download in .doc format here. Download in .pdf format here
USPSAThe USPSA Championship Matches are the premiere practical shooting events in the world. 3-Gun competition in particular has experienced explosive growth in recent years, evolving into "multi-gun" competitions where shooters use two or three firearm types within a single stage.

USPSA remains committed to the continued growth of the Nationals as quality, fun, safe events that define excellence for all shooting sports. Join in the fun. Work for a slot (invitation) and experience the best shooting event in the world.





News & Current Events
Widow Activities at the '09 Nationals

We know that many of you are bringing your spouse and/or families along to Las Vegas. To that end, Mrs. Sherman approached us with the idea of having an activity list for those that don't want to spend all of their time at the range. We very much appreciate the effort she put into this task.

Please click here to download a pdf of events

If you’d like to participate in any of these events, you will need to coordinate one day prior with Miranda Sherman at 402-980-0345 or email her at sparkysherman@msn.com.

Bring the whole family and have a blast!


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ June 29, 2009|
Shipping Ammo for Nationals

Because The Orleans charges by weight to receive packages for guests(and they are none too excited about receiving and storing ammunition) we have arranged to have American Shooters receive ammunition from competitors. They will store it and make sure it gets to the range. They will also be offering a complimentary day pass to each shooter for use of their indoor range for sighting in.

Send your ammunition *clearly marked* to yourself at:

American Shooters
Attn: Ray Witham/nationals competitor ammo
3440 S. Arville Street
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Be sure to thank Ray at the match, as he has been instrumental in making sure this part of the Nationals runs smoothly. American Shooters has been very generous with their offer of the use of their range for sighting in and accepting ammunition. Again, we do not recommend shipping ammo to yourself via your hotel (even if it isn't The Orleans) as they tend to charge by weight for receiving packages and often have restrictions on receiving explosive or flammable items.


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ June 22, 2009|
Multi Gun Nationals needs volunteers

We are still looking for ROs, CROs and Setup help for the 2009 DPMS USPSA Multi Gun Nationals in Boulder City, NV. Applications are available for download on the sidebar as well as below:

Click here (PDF) and here for .doc form

You can email your application to matt@uspsa.org or fax to (360)855-0380. If you'd like to come out and be a part of our crew, or have any questions, please let us know!


Posted to Multi-Gun ¤ June 15, 2009|
Classification page notice explanation

Some of you who were offered a wait list slot may notice a strange message on your classification page which says that you owe $20 on your slot fee. If you are not sure if this is on your classification page, please check because if it is you were affected by a small problem with our system.

For a short time the system was charging only $250 of the $270 slot fee (not including the wait list fee) rather than the full amount. If you were one of the unlucky few to have been caught by this, your slot is still safe and we've got all of your info. We just need you to either go to your classification page and click the button under the notification and charge the difference OR you can call us up and we'll be happy to process it for you. If you've already contacted us to arrange payment or seen the notice and paid, thank you very much.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or trouble this caused, and we have made sure it is fixed - all future transactions for the wait list should be handled correctly. We appreciate your patience and invite you to call us if you have any questions or problems.

The other minor problem we fixed is that the system was not sending out confirmations upon payment online. The payments invariably went through and nothing was affected OTHER than your nerves, thinking that we may have bumped you from the list. That is now corrected and you should see the correct confirmation on your classification page.


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ June 01, 2009|
Last day to get slots in!

Today is the *FINAL* day to get your slot in to the office for the 2009 USPSA Handgun Nationals. If your slot is in transit, you haven't mailed it yet or you aren't sure if we have it today because it was mailed 'just in time', please give us a call. We can check to see if we have received it, and if necessary take payment by credit card over the phone. Payment will suffice to hold your slot, but please be aware that if your slot shows up with payment after the deadline it will be returned to you and your slot will already have been voided. There is *NO* way to reclaim your slot! Please call if you have any questions or need to make payment. We absolutely want you to have your slot! Thanks for your understanding and prompt attention to any outstanding slots.

**UPDATE** I've noticed a number of people on the wait list have not paid their wait list fee yet - If you are signed up but have not yet paid your $25 fee, it is *very* important that you do so as soon as possible. If you are listed as not having paid, you risk either missing a slot when your number comes up OR being bumped entirely for nonpayment.


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ May 26, 2009|
Shipping ammo to the Nationals

Here is some information you may find helpful regarding ammunition for the 2009 Nationals. :

US airline generally limit ammo to 11lbs. If you wish to ship ammo to yourself at the the match, the following info may be helpful:

Ammo may not be shipped by US Mail

UPS may be used to ship ammo by ground only. Ammo is classified "ORM-D", not "Hazmat". You do not need a hazmat contract with UPS to ship ammo, but you must either arrange for a UPS pickup of your package (details on how to do this at www.ups.com), or bring it to a UPS depot.

"UPS Stores" or independent business that offer UPS shipping services (office supply stores, etc.) will not ship ammunition - you must go to a "UPS depot"

Packages containing ammo must be labeled "ORM-D Cartridges-Small Arms". You can find labels at www.uspsa.org/orm-d.

Las Vegas hotels customarily impose a substantial fee for receiving packages for their guests. USPSA is currently trying to arrange for a location to receive packages at no charge to nationals competitors. We will keep you posted on developments in this area.

There is more information including the USPSA match ammo program, TSA guidelines and information for foreigners available through links on the right sidebar.


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Wait List slots

We have released a very few slots to the wait list, partially as a test and partially because they weren't deadline dependent. We don't expect to release very many more if any until the deadline passes and we can take a full accounting of how many slots there are to put on offer. So unless you are very, very high up on the wait list, sit back and relax this holiday weekend and visualize success at the Nationals. The slot deadline is end of business May 26th, and we will be working diligently to process slots received and arrive at the point where a bulk wait list invitation can be made as soon as possible.

This weekend, make sure you take time to think about the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and for your freedom. Happy Memorial Day!


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ May 22, 2009|
Slot Deadline is May 26th

Just another friendly reminder - The slot deadline is Tuesday, May 26th at close of business (5pm Pacific time). Any slots not received at that time will be voided and rolled in to the waitlist, so if you haven't sent your slot yet NOW is the time to get on the stick. If you are facing a circumstance where you don't think you'll be able to get your slot in by that deadline, PLEASE give us a call at 360-855-2245 and pay your slot fee by credit card. This will ensure that we don't void your slot and give it to some lucky dog on the wait list. We would hate for anyone who earned a slot to miss out!


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ May 20, 2009|
Working on staff for Nationals

Many of you have applied to work as volunteer staff for the Nationals, and have called or wondered out loud why you hadn't heard anything yet.

First of all, we would like to thank everyone for their interest in helping out. Practical Shooting is a volunteer sport, and without the generous time, money and energy that members put in to helping make the match run we wouldn't have much of a match at all.

If you sent us a staff application, the Match Director and Range Master have received your applications and you're logged in our database. They've got their hands full trying to sort out not only who is accepted, but where everyone will be assigned. They are also volunteers, with jobs and home lives to keep up with on top of their Nationals duties. It's a complex process and it takes time, but even so we fully realize that it's important to be able to make your travel arrangements and confirm your time off from work as soon as possible. The process is moving along with all deliberate speed. As soon as we have a list that is complete enough to release, all volunteers will be notified first by email of their status. Unfortunately we can't use all of the help offered; some will be accepted and some will be put on standby/alternate status. Either way, an email will be received letting you know. Following that will be an official hard copy letter sent by mail, and anyone accepted to the match will also be sent match and area information.

Again, we realize that it's important to let you know as soon as we can where you stand. We don't want you to think that we've forgotten about you or that we don't appreciate your offer to help. Thanks to all who have volunteered, and extra thanks for your patience.

If you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to contact Matt at the Sedro Woolley office.


Posted to '09 Nationals ¤ May 19, 2009|
Smith&Wesson launches two Revolver programs

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Smith & Wesson has created two new programs for Revolver shooters, and there are guns to win! Click the image above to check out the flyer for these new ways to get involved in Revolver shooting (link goes to a .PDF). Entries are free, and more information about signing up is available at the above link, as well as by clicking here.


Posted to General Information ¤ May 11, 2009|
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    Slot Policy
    *Updated* Please Read
    USPSA adheres to a strict policy for distribution of slots to its national championships. This policy is reviewed and voted on by the board of directors before implementation. To download and view a copy of the policy, click Here [pdf]


    Entry Guidelines
    Lucky enough to get a slot? Signing up for the Multi-Gun? Here are some things you can do to help make registration go a little more smoothly:

  • Be sure to note the return deadline on your slot and get in before then. If you don't, it will be voided and reissued to someone on the waiting list. After that point we absolutely cannot get it back for you and you'll need to sign up on the wait list yourself and hope for the best. So be SURE to check that date and return it in a timely fashion.

  • Slots are numbered and tracked. Shooter Joe is issued slot number 001 and if it comes back filled out by Shooter Bob, this is going to throw up a big red flag in our system. Earned slots cannot be transferred or traded, under any circumstances. If it turns out you're unable to attend, please send the slot back with a note saying you can't make it and we'll reissue to someone on the waiting list, but you can't just give it to your buddy who would really like to go in your place.

  • Because the slots are numbered and assigned to individuals, it's important that families with multiple slot winners take care not to mix up their slots. We send them out in separate envelopes for this purpose. It causes a lot of confusion around here when Mrs. Shooter sends in the slot we assigned to Mr. Shooter and vice versa.

  • Write clearly and legibly on your entry form/slot. Messy writing can lead to you being signed up in the wrong division, class or category. We also mail you various correspondence such as confirmation packets, match updates, etc once we receive your slot, so it's important we get your address right.

  • Be sure to fill in all fields. If you're not sure of something, such as class or what division you belong in, give us a call and we'll help you out. Don't forget to include your current and correct member number, your complete mailing address, a good way to contact you via phone or email, etc. All this information is important to the registration process.

  • If you are making a squad request, please be sure to include both first and last names of those you wish to be squadded with. Correct spelling helps a lot, too. If we can't figure out who you're talking about, you may not end up squadded where you want to be.

  • Double check your payment. Did you include payment with the entry form? Did you send in the correct amount? Is your check signed?

    All of these things will help ensure that you'll get the most out of your Nationals experience.

    Thanks for your cooperation and participation!


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