Michaelvoigt1

I have tested several different loads from Clever in the past couple months. I will be shooting the Clever T2 and T3 shells in 2017 MV

If you wish got the best 3 Gun trigger - nothing better than the AR-Gold. It has a unique safety movement (not noticeable to me as it feels like take up in a good 1911 style trigger). The reset is amazingly short allowing you to shoot very fast breaks on the close targets. The most important part (to me) is the actual trigger break when shooting a precision shot. It is awesome! If you need to meet a minimum weight such as in NRA Hi-power, the Geisselemis awesome due to it being a true 2 stage trigger where most of the weight is in the take up.

And if you want a GREAT trigger, try an AR Gold

Hello everyone, Here are some updates on the upcoming USPSA MultiGun match in Las Vegas. Stages will be up on the Nationals web page very shortly http://www.uspsa-nationals.org/ Minimum round count is Rifle 140, Handgun 130, Shotgun 130 (120 Bird shot and 10 slugs) Steel Challenge, MultiGun Nationals and two handgun nationals in two months is more than slightly overwhelming. As far as the minimum competitors to recognize divisions, the decision of the BOD is to have the Limited, Heavy Metal Tactical and Heavy Metal Limited divisions recognized even if they do not meet the 10 competitor minimum at the 2010 MultiGun National match. We understand there is a time frame for growth and want to encourage shooters to compete with firearms you desire to use. One of my great desires is to have a uniform set of equipment rules for all 3 Gun and Multigun matches. Nothing is more disappointing to a shooter than being moved to another division where they are not competitive due to a single match technicality. We are allowing non magnified optics on Limited rifles, created Heavy Metal Tactical and changed the Heavy Metal Limited handgun to any L10 pistol in .45acp due to shooter requests. Once the match is finished I do intend to have a "town hall meeting" to invite comments from you the shooters on what you want to see in MultiGun competition. Most of the major MultiGun match directors will be in attendance and I am sure they are interested as well. There are some great shooting challenges and fun surprises this year! See you in Las Vegas! Michael Voigt

As usual, the match was great! The weather was very warm, but cooperated by not scorching the competitors or nearby tinder dry hillsides. KC, BJ and Max were on their usual pace of blinding speed. They have definitely taken basic shooting skills with an Open pistol to another level. There were quite a few new faces at the match and many faces returning after a "vacation". Steel shooting is both humbling and addictive! NSSF was fantastic in their support of the Steel Challenge and our drive to expose shooters to a simple/safe shooting sport. The NSSF dinner had several cakes (thank you and a birthday) and a few presentations. The First Shots program and the many side matches were always busy. You always know you are working on a good project when rumors fly... I heard rumors that USPSA was going to do away with the prize table and cash payouts. I heard rumors that another range had "sealed the deal" for the 2008 Steel Challenge match. I was able to make the announcement at the NSSF dinner that the 2008 World Championship Steel Challenge will be in Piru, CA the third week of August. Entry forms and details will be on the Steel Challenge website by 1-1-09. That brought alot of cheers and "thank yous" from the competitors, staff and range owners. We collected many suggestions from competitors and staff. The Steel Challenge committee will be meeting to process all the data we collected and make the necessary decisions to impliment those that will help the match and organization grow. We had GREAT coverage of the match from network TV! Two introductory clips and a nice story covering the pros speed, junior shooters were shown trying Steel Challenge with a rimfire and the side matches were covered. No bad bias, just great coverage of a World Championship sport being contested in Southern California. And the reporter tried shooting on air! We are looking forward to the Steel Challenge bringing in new shooters, growing the number of clubs in the USA and internationally in 2009. MV

Obviously Nyle will be missed by his family and extended family. I have known Nyle and Carol as long as I have known Robbie, which means well over two decades. The Leathams have opened their family to include many of us at different times over the years. Carol will always be the original range mom, taking care of all us crazy shooters at the matches. Nyle was a person that could share information, wisdom, advice and listen to the same with equal enthusiasm. His travels and stories of the crazy things he did for photos over the years kept me spellbound for many hours of conversation. We swapped stories of the many places we have visited and I learned as much from Nyle as any tour guide book. I spoke with Robbie a few days ago and he has received support from many friends. He is thankful for the calls and offers and will be spending time with his mother and other members of the family. Rest in peace Nyle Michael

There has been much speculation concerning the USPSA Board of Directors IPSC resolution recently published with the minutes from our last in person meeting. I would like to dispel some of the incorrect rumors and explain how we have arrived at this point. USPSA has a long history of regional rules that differ from the IPSC rule book. Since 2000, the USPSA has operated under an IPSC Executive Council waiver which officially allowed for these differences in rules and divisions. The process leading to the waiver has not always been pleasant by any means, but I believe that USPSA as the founding, largest, most active and most experienced region should be in an IPSC leadership role – not in a reactive position as in the past. IPSC and USPSA competitions are guided by eight founding principles (listed in article three of the IPSC Constitution). These principles make our sport highly unique from other handgun sports and deviating from them will severely change (and in my opinion ruin) our sport. I view these principles to be as important and sacred as the Bill of Rights to the US Constitution. They may not be disregarded or viewed as “IPSC history”. IPSC has reacted to a global tightening of government restrictions that we in the USA have not had to contend with. Many countries will only permit private firearm ownership with a valid reason. IPSC is an approved reason for owning a large caliber handgun in many countries. As citizens in the USA, the necessity for IPSC/USPSA membership to own firearms does not exist. One of the current goals of IPSC is to pursue Olympic sport recognition of IPSC through the General Association of International Sport Federations (GAISF). This is an important step for IPSC worldwide, which I enthusiastically support. This recognition guarantee IPSC shooting in many countries for a good number of years due to their sporting federation rules, which mandate competition for all Olympic sports. But… IPSC President Nick Alexakos believes some of the steps necessary to achieve GAISF recognition include: not following the IPSC principles, removing all props that simulate a realistic scenario (vehicles, walls, windows, drawers, sinks, doors, etc.) and not publishing stages on the internet to name a few. These changes are contrary to the IPSC principles, fundamentally change the sport and are certainly detrimental to membership growth in the USA. If you look at the current USPSA rule book, there are far less US rule variations than in past rule books. This has come about for several reasons. Committees were formed for each rule book with representatives from across the globe, including USPSA representatives on each committee. The IPSC General Assembly has adopted several USPSA rules into the latest IPSC rule book. Through real time involvement with IPSC rule discussions, the USPSA BOD has had input and understanding as new IPSC rules have been written. All of the above cause USPSA to be involved in writing the IPSC rules, instead of reacting to the IPSC rules. It also has allowed IPSC to understand the unique opportunities and problems we face in the USA. IPSC President Nick Alexakos feels it is necessary to change IPSC into a more PC sport for long term survival. Many reports from regions at recent General Assemblies include: “we have increasing restrictions from our government”, “we can not shoot <insert shotgun, rifle or handgun depending on the region>, “we have less members”, etc.) While some regions are experiencing good growth, the majority of regional reports include some version of “Increasing governmental laws are restricting my region’s ability to shoot IPSC according to the principles of IPSC”. In contrast, USPSA has experienced a continual growth in membership. Our firearms press is increasingly covering our sport. Shooting USA has placed many of our National Championships in front of viewers on both the OLN network and on Armed Forces Network across the globe. The Outdoor Wire Calendar is showing our championship match dates across the internet. NSSF is working with us to promote our ladies programs. We have firearms manufacturers working with USPSA as they see us as a valuable marketing area for their products. USPSA has experienced much of our recent growth through our newer divisions and matches. Tactical Rifle responded to the 21st century use of optics on carbines and rifles. Tactical division in 3 Gun tournaments and Multi Gun matches responded to the actual firearms used these days in the field. Multi Gun matches responded to our member’s wishes to shoot the exciting matches where more than one firearm is used in a single stage while still rewarding major and minor power factors. Single Stack division has brought us back to our roots, showcasing the pistol that really put USPSA and IPSC “on the map” – the John Browning 1911 Single Stack pistol. (At least two other IPSC regions are currently shooting 1911 Single Stack division based on our USPSA rules). Production division has brought the most commonly purchased pistol owners and manufacturers to USPSA. All of these changes have brought us members from other competitive sports and increased media attention. After all of the above, it is obvious that USPSA and IPSC are separate organizations which have united “for mutual welfare, and the furtherance of their common aims” exactly as spelled out in the IPSC Constitution. USPSA’s 15,000+ membership adds tremendous substance to IPSC when addressing the GAISF. I addressed the 2006 Presidents Council in Panama with the USPSA BOD supported proposal of USPSA holding IPSC matches using the IPSC GA approved IPSC rules in the USA, as well as USPSA holding other types of matches (including current USPSA handgun, Multi Gun, etc.) in the USA under separate rule books. President Nick Alexakos supported this proposal and helped explain how this is similar to many shooting programs across the world. The USPSA BOD has agreed this agreement will be beneficial to both organizations. I have requested a further extension of the USPSA rules waiver from the IPSC Executive Council in order to implement the necessary changes to make this plan a reality. We should have an answer immediately. I have received an email today asking for a time/number for a phone call from IPSC President Nick Alexakos. I will certainly let all of the USPSA membership know where we are headed with IPSC as soon as decisions are made. Michael Voigt USPSA President IPSC Regional Director – USA Region IPSC Rules Committee Chairman

I just couldn't resist posting on this thread... This is the one forum that I try to track when I get a few spare moments. As always Brian is doing an incredible job of moderating and keeping the posts informative and on topic. See you all on the range! MV

RD-4, but the things you have to do to get an "RD" number....