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 The most complete information on rules/equipment is at uspsa.org (click on Match Rules and ignore any "Drafts" or "Proposed" ... you are primarily interested in Handgun Rulebook and, if shooting in the Production division, the Production Handgun List).    Additionally, you might browse the Brian Enos forum.    Information on other clubs in Minnesota can be found at mnuspsa.org.

More often than not, beginners will be most comfortable in Production or Single-Stack.    For both of these divisions, holsters and mag-holders should be of the daily carry variety (and worn behind the front of the hip-bone) ... actual carry leather is quite acceptable (i.e. Bob Mernickle).    Kydex holsters are also very well suited to USPSA shooting (this BladeTech can be used, as is, for Ltd, Ltd-10, and Revolver ... or with a screwdriver, you can easily remove the "DOH" component, and then it's legal for Single-Stack and Production)    If a new pistol is needed, a relatively inexpensive choice for 1911 is from S&W (without an accessory-rail) ... and for Production, S&W M&P, Springfield XD, Glock 17 & 34 (9mm) or 22 & 35 (.40sw will score Minor in Production), CZ 75, EAA Witness, or Sig P226.    But, so long as it meets all other requirements, whichever pistol you already have will likely do fine (simply do a search, or ask, on the Brian Enos forum if you're not sure).    Ltd division affords some relatively expensive pistols however, nearly any pistol may be used (provided it's in good working order, of course).    If your pistol utilizes a double-stack magazine (typically holding 13rd - 19rd), and you only have two, three, or four magazines and/or holders, you would be better served to shoot in Ltd (instead of Production or Ltd-10) ... at least, until you can acquire more magazines and/or holders.    With the '94 ban having "sunset" (and not otherwise enforced, in Minnesota), and the new Single-Stack division, Ltd-10 offers nothing but to split the awards due Ltd, Single-Stack, and Production.    So long as USPSA requires us to recognize this division, we will.    Otherwise, you would be better served to choose a more appropriate division, for your particular gun.

If you insist on a new belt, for synthetic holsters, the Safariland velcro over/under belt is very popular ... and for very good reason (try Shooter's Connection and give Chuck a call, he's a good guy, has fair prices, and is very helpful).    Also, our own Ron Westberg has an online store, at unholstered.com, which has the Rescomp velcro over/under belt, and more.    Otherwise, an actual carry belt from Bob Mernickle, or the like, would be well worth the money.

Chris and Dan, over at Bullseye Shooter's Supply, in Lake Elmo (Oakdale Gun Club is also technically, in Lake Elmo), can help you find a pistol that suits you.    They also stock factory ammo, as well as reloading equipment and components.    They're open 'til 9pm, so you can stop by, after the match.

If you arrive at a match with a loaded pistol, you must unload it prior to the start of the match.    MN state law specifies that you may disarm in or around your motor vehicle in any parking lot.    If you're not comfortable with that, you should make a point to unload your pistol well before getting to the range.

gun-rug from Boyt Harness Company A range-bag may be any type of bag you like ... for carrying your ammunition, spare mags, sunscreen, bug-spray, or whatever else in.    Your gun may very well be carried in your range-bag as well, however, your gun should be enclosed within it's own gun-rug.    Bringing a loaded gun into the Safe Area is a DQ'able offense.    It's always best to make sure you always store your gun, unloaded.    Bringing ammo into the Safe Area is not allowed.    And while no one's going to search your range-bag, it's just better, if you leave it somewhere else, and only bring your gun-rug, into the Safe Area.

We do not require membership in USPSA or OGC (Oakdale Gun Club) to shoot at our USPSA matches.    However, most who stick with it, regret not joining USPSA sooner ... to begin building their classification sooner.    And joining USPSA helps to support the entire operation ... without which, these types of matches might no longer be available.    IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) is an international organization.    USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) is the U.S. division of IPSC.    You can't join IPSC, directly ... but by joining USPSA, you essentially are a member of both.

We are very casual.    These matches are competitions.    However, roughly 90% of those who attend, do so only for fun ... or to improve their own proficiency.    And even the other 10% will be very willing to answer your questions and/or otherwise help you along.    It's this way, even at the Nationals.    I've heard it said, many times, it's like being able to golf the U.S. Open with Jack Nicklaus ... and he's nice to you ... maybe even giving you a few pointers.    But unlike a drive that scoots 90° from where you intended, should you fire a pistol 90° from where you should, you could maim, or kill someone.    So while we do have fun, we do have a very serious side as well.    So long as you start very slow, keep your muzzle pointed downrange or in its holster, keep your finger outside the trigger-guard 'til you're on-target and ready to fire, and otherwise don't do anything generally unsafe, you will likely have some of the best fun you've ever had.    Scores are on the uspsa.org website here and will generally be updated within a week of the match.

Please review the orientation handout.    sends out monthly email updates regarding matches scheduled around the state.    See "cancellations" on the left-side of this page, for how to be notified if an OGC match is cancelled.

Match Etiquette

USPSA is a 100% volunteer sport


 1.   if you've shot the course (and reloaded your magazines for the next) or you're not "on deck" or "in the hole", you should be doing one of: pasting targets, resetting steel, scoring, or RO'ing

 2.   stay with your squad (by leaving your squad, you're also leaving them with one less person to help with #1 ... everyone wants to shoot 'n scoot ... why should you be the one who gets to?)

 3.   pick up ONLY your own brass (if it's not marked, or warm, it's not yours ... and you are stealing from the "clean-up" crew ... as leftover brass is theirs)

 4.   make necessary arrangements to get to the range early, or on-time for sign-up (5:00 - 5:30 ... if there was an accident on the freeway, then fine ... next time, leave earlier in case there's another)

 5.   once your entire squad has shot your last course, if you've not committed to "clean-up", watch to be sure at least FOUR people begin cleaning up ... if less than four, you're expected to HELP, anyhow (and next time, consider committing to help)

 6.   if you committed to help set-up, make necessary arrangements to get to the range by 4:00 (if you're late, help anyway ... and next time, leave earlier)

 7.   if you have not committed to help set-up or clean-up for at least a couple matches per year, and you're otherwise physically able, you should consider spending your time elsewhere

 8.   if you run into the squad ahead of you, WAIT until they LEAVE, before you get anywhere near the start-position or any other part of the course (unless you're helping them paste, reset, score, or RO)

 9.   once a shooter has been cleared, ONLY the "on deck" shooter may go to the start-position and/or "walk the course" (if you're not "on deck", you're in his way)

10.   we lose RO's every year ... if you're at least a "C" shooter, and you don't score now and then, it's time to start! ... if you've been scoring, and haven't RO'd, it's time to start! (at our weeknight matches, you do not need to be "certified", to RO ... though, the next time a "certification" course is offered, you should seriously consider it ... and buy a timer)