The USPSA classification system is a great way for competitors to see how their skills and performance compare with other members shooting in the same division. The system tracks your ranking using your USPSA membership number and your Classifier stage performances.

There are several types of Courses in USPSA competition and this article breaks them down so you can understand the differences. Course types help course designers create stages that test competitors’ skills across a wide range of challenging combinations.

In USPSA and SCSA competitions, divisions group competitors by equipment and require them to adhere to a consistent set of rules during competition. There is a specific division that covers almost every type of commercially available semi-automatic pistol caliber firearm.