Plain-English guides to classification, hit factors, and match strategy — the math the USPSA site won't show you.
Going to your first USPSA match? Here is a plain walkthrough of how match day works, what to bring, and the one rule that surprises almost every new shooter.
USPSA has eight divisions, each with different equipment rules. Here is what sets them apart and how to pick the right one for your pistol and your goals.
Follow one classifier from raw hits all the way to a classification percentage. The full hit-factor calculation, worked out in plain numbers.
Major and Minor power factor change how many points your C and D hits are worth. Here is how the scoring works and when Major actually pays off.
PractiScore shows two views of your match: the Overall results and your per-stage breakdown. Here is what each one tells you and how to use them.
Not every classifier helps your class equally. How to choose which classifiers to shoot next based on your current best-6-of-8 average.
If your classification has not moved in months, the fix is usually targeted, not just "shoot more." Five concrete ways to break a USPSA plateau.
USPSA is the sport of shooting courses of fire with speed and accuracy. Here is what it is, how matches work, and why thousands of shooters compete every weekend.
Both are practical shooting sports, but USPSA and IDPA have different rules, different scoring, and a different feel. Here is a plain comparison to help you choose.
USPSA releases new classifiers as trials first. Here is what the 26-series trial classifiers are, why they have no HHF yet, and why they should not move your class.
Those little flags next to your classifier scores decide which ones count. Here is what each USPSA classifier flag means and how it affects your class.
The High Hit Factor is the score that equals 100% on a classifier. Here is what an HHF is, how it is set, and why it changes over time.
Moving from B to A, or A to Master, comes down to one number per classifier. Here is how to turn a target class into the exact hit factor you need to shoot.
Your USPSA class comes from the best 6 of your most recent 8 classifier scores. Here is exactly how the system turns hit factors into D, C, B, A, Master, or GM.