2026 USPSA Rifle, Shotgun Multigun Rules Change Log

2.3.1.1 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: In lieu of modifying course design or physical construction, a Range Master may explicitly forbid certain competitor actions in order to maintain safety during a course of fire.

New: In lieu of modifying course design or physical construction, a Range Master may explicitly forbid certain competitor actions in order to maintain safety during a course of fire. Such declaration may only be made after competitor action or expressed intent has been determined to be unsafe or create an unsafe condition and may not be made prior to any such action or expressed intent.

3.3 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: USPSA matches are governed by the rules applicable to the discipline. Host organizations may not enforce local rules except to comply with legislation or legal precedent in the applicable jurisdiction. Any voluntarily adopted rules that are not in compliance with these rules must not be applied to USPSA matches without the express written consent of the President of USPSA. All local rules allowed under these provisions will be documented at USPSA HQ.

New: USPSA matches are governed by the rules applicable to the discipline. Host organizations may not enforce local rules except to comply with legislation or legal precedent in the applicable jurisdiction. Any voluntarily adopted rules that are not in compliance with these rules must not be applied to USPSA matches without the express written consent of the President of USPSA Director at Large. All local rules allowed under these provisions will be documented at USPSA HQ.

5.1.9 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: A competitor who substitutes or significantly modifies a firearm during a match without the prior approval of the Range Master will be subject to disqualification for unsportsmanlike conduct. (See Rule 10.6.1.)

New: A competitor who substitutes or significantly modifies a firearm during a match without the prior approval of the Range Master will be subject to disqualification for unsportsmanlike conduct may be disqualified (see 10.6.1). 1

5.1.11 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: Handguns offering “burst” and/or fully automatic operation are prohibited. Rifles and PCCs offering only “burst” and/or fully automatic operation (i.e., whereby more than one round can be discharged on a single pull or activation of the trigger) are prohibited. Use of trigger systems that allow one round to be fired upon pulling the trigger and another on releasing the trigger is prohibited. Full auto, burst fire, mechanically aided bump fire, and binary fire will result in a procedural on the first instance, and a disqualification for any subsequent occurrences. (Unsafe Gun Handling, see 10.5.18.)

New: Handguns offering “burst” and/or fully automatic operation are prohibited. Rifles and PCCs offering only “burst” and/or fully automatic operation (i.e., whereby more than one round can be discharged on a single pull or activation of the trigger) are prohibited. Use of trigger systems that allow one round to be fired upon pulling the trigger and another on releasing the trigger is prohibited. Binary Trigger, Forced Reset Trigger, or any trigger systems that allow one round to be fired upon pulling the trigger and another on releasing the trigger use is prohibited. Full auto, burst fire, mechanically aided bump fire, and binary fire will result in a procedural on the first instance, and a disqualification for any subsequent occurrences. (Unsafe Gun Handling, see 10.5.18.)

7.3.2.1 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: New rule

New: At Level II and above matches, only staff assigned to the stage may make penalty, safety, or procedural calls during the COF. When match staff are actively competing in a match, only the timer and tablet Range Officials and designated assistant Range Official(s) for a competitor's COF may make such calls during that COF. Additional match staff may perform other duties as needed (e.g. “split scoring” after range is clear, or early scoring as described in 9.6.2). The Range Master may make such calls anytime when present at a stage and when not the actual competitor during the course of fire.  2

9.7.1 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: The Range Officer must enter all information on each competitor’s score sheet prior to signing it. After the Range Officer has signed the score sheet the competitor must add his own signature in the appropriate place. Electronic score sheet signatures will be acceptable if approved by the USPSA President. Whole numbers should be used to record all scores or penalties. The elapsed time taken by the competitor to complete the course of fire must be recorded to 2 decimal places in the appropriate place.

New: The Range Officer must enter all information on each competitor’s score sheet prior to signing it. After the Range Officer has signed the score sheet the competitor must add his own signature in the appropriate place. Electronic score sheet signatures will be acceptable if approved by the USPSA President Director at Large. Whole numbers should be used to record all scores or penalties. The elapsed time taken by the competitor to complete the course of fire must be recorded to 2 decimal places in the appropriate place.

9.11.1 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: The scoring program approved by USPSA is PractiScore. No other scoring program must be used for any USPSA sanctioned match without the prior written approval of the President of USPSA. Handheld electronic tablets/devices may be used for the collection and dissemination of scoring data.

New: The scoring program approved by USPSA is PractiScore. No other scoring program must be used for any USPSA sanctioned match without the prior written approval of the President of USPSA Director at Large. Handheld electronic tablets/devices may be used for the collection and dissemination of scoring data.

9.11.2 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: When electronic scoring is used, once stage scoring is completed, every competitor shall be provided the opportunity to read and approve the scoring device to review their stage time and score entries. At Level II or higher matches, range officers shall also create a hard copy record that includes the hit and penalty totals, time, hit factor, time of day, competitor initials and range officer initials for each stage. This procedure may only be waived with permission from the USPSA President. If there is a discrepancy between the hard copy record and PractiScore, and the hit factors are identical, then the PractiScore entry will be definitive.

New: When electronic scoring is used, once stage scoring is completed, every competitor shall be provided the opportunity to read and approve the scoring device to review their stage time and score entries. At Level II or higher matches, range officers shall also create a hard copy record that includes the hit and penalty totals, time, hit factor, time of day, competitor initials and range officer initials for each stage. This procedure may only be waived with permission from the USPSA President Director at Large. Or provide digital records (see 9.11.2.1) if indicated on Form C. If there is a discrepancy between the hard copy record and PractiScore, and the hit factors are identical, then the PractiScore entry will be definitive. 3

App A2, #3 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: Individual Categories

New: Table updated with eligibility and applicable documentation information

App. A3, Facing · Approved by BOD

Old: Not facing uprange. Any position facing side berms or

New: Not facing uprange. Any position facing side berms or

downrange · 1/26/2026

Old: backstop within 90 degrees of the median intercept of the backstop.

New: backstop within 90 degrees of the median intercept of the backstop.

App. C2, #3 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: In all cases, the skyscreens must be positioned and spaced per the manufacturer’s requirements for the chronograph in use. The closest skyscreen must be placed no less than 10 feet from the shooting location (measured from muzzle of firearm to skyscreen). When radar sensing units are used, the reading at V0 must be used.

New: In all cases, the skyscreens must be positioned and spaced per the manufacturer’s requirements for the chronograph in use. The closest skyscreen must be placed no less than 10 feet from the shooting location (measured from muzzle of firearm to skyscreen). When radar sensing units are used, the reading at V0 must be used. If the unit only displays a single reading it will be used as the muzzle velocity. 4

App. C2, #47 · Approved by BOD 1/26/2026

Old: Unless otherwise authorized by the Chrono Officer, once the firearm and magazine are surrendered for testing, neither may be removed from the Chrono Station until the testing is complete.

New: Unless otherwise authorized by the Chrono Officer, once the firearm and magazine are surrendered for testing, neither may be removed from the Chrono Station until the testing is complete. a. Should the primary safety mechanism(s) be found to be non-functional or missing, the Range Master will declare the firearm as unsafe and order that it be withdrawn from the competition until such time the primary safety mechanisms are functional or are replaced with functioning parts or firearm. The competitor will be allowed to leave the Chrono Station with the firearm to effect repairs and return at a later time for inspection. b. Should the competitor's magazine(s) fail to meet the requirements of the declared division, the competitor under supervision of the Chrono Officer or the Range Master, may disassemble and reassemble the magazine prior to being re-tested. At no time may the competitor exchange magazine components, make modifications other than cleaning and re-assembly, or leave the Chrono Station while the magazines are being tested. 5