6.4Competitor Status and Credentials

For Level II and higher competitions, all competitors must be individual members of USPSA, or a current member of their IPSC region. A competitor who submits a paid USPSA membership application to the Match Director or presents proof of online registration and payment as a new member prior to entering the competition is considered a member for the purpose of this rule.

Anyone whose membership has been suspended or terminated by USPSA will no longer be eligible to compete in any USPSA match including local (Level I) matches. A list of those who are ineligible will be kept at USPSA headquarters for verification.

Only current USPSA classifications may be used in determining Class awards.

No person may be barred from participating in a USPSA match based on gender, race, religion or occupation.

An individual may be barred from participating in a USPSA match, at the match director’s discretion, if the person:

a. has demonstrated an inability to safely complete courses of fire, or b. has demonstrated behavior which would or may disrupt the match, or which would bring disrepute to the sport.

A Match Director enforcing Rule 6.4.4 must submit a detailed report to USPSA within seven days of the occurrence.