2018 USPSA Nationals

[stick]

On 8/19/2018 at 8:14 PM, KellyB said:

I keep hearing about how Nationals has a tradition of it raining. Looking to those who are experience with the FrostProof weather.

How deep does the mud get? Are there places/cover to get out of the rain? Rain gear suggestions, like big ponchos or umbrellas, extra shoes, cover for gear bags?

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I live approximately 90 minutes from Frostproof.  In Florida, when it rains, it rains.  All bays are covered to an extent.  I've seen 2 inches of standing water after a rain storm.  Here's a picture of Frostptoof after a rain storm.  

 

[cheby]

7 hours ago, stick said:

I live approximately 90 minutes from Frostproof.  In Florida, when it rains, it rains.  All bays are covered to an extent.  I've seen 2 inches of standing water after a rain storm.  Here's a picture of Frostptoof after a rain storm.  

 

that looks promising

[KellyB]

I live approximately 90 minutes from Frostproof.  In Florida, when it rains, it rains.  All bays are covered to an extent.  I've seen 2 inches of standing water after a rain storm.  Here's a picture of Frostptoof after a rain storm.  
 

Wow! Good to know. Rain boots going on the packing list.

Cool pic! Looks like a fun time.

[Hi-Power Jack]

The rain should be over by the end of October (rainy season is June - Sept).     

[JakeMartens]

The current issue of USPSA Magazine is now available online for members with access to view.
This edition has a preview of the 2018 Federal 9 Days of Nationals with stage diagrams for each of the three Nationals.
Also inside this edition; meet the Area 2 candidates, the Area 5 Steel Challenge Championship, the Area 1 Championship, the IPSC PanAm match and a look at the Atlas Nemesis.

Nationals Information:
Each match is planned to have
18 stops with a total of 22 stages per match.
Round counts are 450-460

The official matchbook will be released the first week of October.
Emails will be coming with additional information on shipping ammo to Universal Shooting Academy.

https://uspsa.org/magazine

(the online magazine is available for members who received the printed copy)

[RAZZ]

Does anyone want to split a room for the Production Nationals?  I have a room with two queen beds at the LaQuinta in Sebring, and my buddy who was planning on attending, had to bail. I only snore a little. 

[nasty618]

On 9/14/2018 at 9:48 PM, JakeMartens said:

The current issue of USPSA Magazine is now available online for members with access to view.
This edition has a preview of the 2018 Federal 9 Days of Nationals with stage diagrams for each of the three Nationals.
Also inside this edition; meet the Area 2 candidates, the Area 5 Steel Challenge Championship, the Area 1 Championship, the IPSC PanAm match and a look at the Atlas Nemesis.

Nationals Information:
Each match is planned to have
18 stops with a total of 22 stages per match.
Round counts are 450-460

The official matchbook will be released the first week of October.
Emails will be coming with additional information on shipping ammo to Universal Shooting Academy.

https://uspsa.org/magazine

(the online magazine is available for members who received the printed copy)

 

Besides the stage diagrams in the online version of the magazine, is there any other info available, like WSBs? or is that not common to have these published prior to the event start date? 

Sorry if my question is something that would be obvious to more experienced shooters - this will be my first major match.

Thanks in advance!

[JakeMartens]

45 minutes ago, nasty618 said:

 

Besides the stage diagrams in the online version of the magazine, is there any other info available, like WSBs? or is that not common to have these published prior to the event start date? 

Sorry if my question is something that would be obvious to more experienced shooters - this will be my first major match.

Thanks in advance!

Online Matchbook will be released with more information, however the official WSB will be at the match, what get's printed in the match book gets changed around a lot

[FlIceman]

Jake Martens where can I find more info about the AM/PM schedule?

Edited September 21, 2018 by FlIceman

[JakeMartens]

30 minutes ago, FlIceman said:

Jake Martens where can I find more info about the AM/PM schedule?

What additional info are you looking for

matchbooks with squad matrix have not been posted yet, that is first week of October 

 

am starts at 7:45

pm starts at 1:00

 

[FlIceman]

Thank you, I was looking for when the squad  matrix would be released.

[jsoupene]

Does anybody know if the Optic stages will be available for walk through's on the Friday before it starts?  

[KellyB]

Does anybody know if the Optic stages will be available for walk through's on the Friday before it starts?  

I want to know this as well.
And if so, what are the hours?

[JakeMartens]

Yes the range and registration will be open on Friday 

Additional information with regards to times will be released in the matchbooks

[newmexicocrawler]

 

On 9/14/2018 at 7:48 PM, JakeMartens said:

The current issue of USPSA Magazine is now available online for members with access to view.
This edition has a preview of the 2018 Federal 9 Days of Nationals with stage diagrams for each of the three Nationals.
Also inside this edition; meet the Area 2 candidates, the Area 5 Steel Challenge Championship, the Area 1 Championship, the IPSC PanAm match and a look at the Atlas Nemesis.

Nationals Information:
Each match is planned to have
18 stops with a total of 22 stages per match.
Round counts are 450-460

The official matchbook will be released the first week of October.
Emails will be coming with additional information on shipping ammo to Universal Shooting Academy.

https://uspsa.org/magazine

(the online magazine is available for members who received the printed copy)

 

 

My Ammo is boxed and ready to send......what is the official word on shipping Ammo? I just want to make sure I didn’t miss a email or something.

[nasty618]

There was an email from Jake on Sept 17th:
 

Shipping Ammunition to the match,
Ammo Shipping Information for the 2018 USPSA National Championships

Ship it here, using any commercial carrier, such as UPS or FedEx, ground only:
 
Universal Proshop
USPSA NATIONALS
c/o YOUR NAME
4330 Hwy. 630 East
Frostproof, FL 33843

NOTE: DO NOT SHIP AMMUNITION BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE!
Put your name in big, BOLD letters on at least 3 sides of the box.
Use lots of tape and make the box as sturdy as possible.
USPSA and Universal Shooting Academy are not responsible for lost or damaged shipments of ammunition.

 

Edited September 28, 2018 by nasty618

[fitz]

Who do we email for match invite for foreign shooter ??


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[nasty618]

On 9/6/2018 at 2:16 AM, newmexicocrawler said:

I am shooting in Optics nationals then I am spending the next 7 days riding roller coasters and going to the beaches

 

In case anyone is looking for other fun activities in the area - Lake Wales is a great skydiving destination and has one of the top dropzones in the country.  

[rougeqc21]

Anyone know a round count for the production match? 

[nasty618]

4 minutes ago, rougeqc21 said:

Anyone know a round count for the production match? 

From Jake's email

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This is a 3 day match with:

18 total stops (6 per day)

Planned 22 stages

450-460 rounds

 

[KellyB]

Looking at google earth of the Universal Shooting Academy, doesn’t look like there is any room for parking. Is it a situation of parking roadside & carrying all the gear to the long bay area?

[TeedOff]

I shot the Florida state match there in January 2017...there was plenty of parking on site.


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[N3WWN]

So, last week was the 1st week in October... which was when matchbooks were supposed to be released, last I heard.

Did I miss the matchbook announcements?

Thanks!

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[Prov1x]

3 hours ago, N3WWN said:

So, last week was the 1st week in October... which was when matchbooks were supposed to be released, last I heard.

Did I miss the matchbook announcements?

Thanks!

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Yes, before Oct 11th is the newest date. 

[nasty618]

Hey guys could someone help me understand how the process works for the "official match ammo"? 

I am using the Federal 150gr Syntech,  which was listed as the " approved match ammunition".  Referencing the rules, "5.8 Official Match Ammunition" section, seems that i must purchase the ammo on site and keep the receipt handy for proof, if needed.  However, the latest email said that there would not be ammo for sale on site.  So i am bringing/shipping ammo that was purchased a while back from another vendor.    

 

Can i still use my ammo as " Official Match Ammo"?  Do i need to declare it on a form and if so, where can i find it?  Or do i just show up and go to the chrono as one would with their regular ammo?

 

Thanks in advance!!

From the latest email: 

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2018 CZ-USA USPSA Factory Gun Nationals
Match Ammo Suppliers for the USPSA Nine Days of Nationals 

It is the responsibility of the competitor to arrange match ammo, and USPSA makes no claim or representation that ammo will be available for sale at any time. Please read USPSA Rulebook Rule 5.6, and Appendices C2 and C3. Match ammo has to be declared at registration and your sample collected immediately. If you arrive at chronograph without having completed the match ammunition form, you are not eligible and will be held to the standard chronograph parameters in the rulebook.
As always, competitors may obtain their ammo from any source, at any time, but are subject to the chronograph testing procedures in the rule book. 

The following companies are approved to provide match ammunition to the USPSA Nine Days of Nationals:

Federal Premium Syntech Action Pistol 9mm 150 Grain, .40S&W 205 Grain, and .45ACP 220 Grain (will not be sold or delivered at the match)