Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “Uspsa Scoring”
USPSA Divisions Explained 2026: All 8 Divisions, Capacity Rules & Which One Your Gun Already Fits

USPSA Divisions in 60 Seconds (BLUF)
Short answer: USPSA runs eight divisions — Carry Optics, Limited Optics, Open, Limited, Production, Single Stack, Revolver and PCC — and the gun already in your safe decides most of it for you. Stock striker-fired 9mm with a slide-mounted red dot → Carry Optics. A 2011, or any pistol wearing a flared magwell, with a red dot → Limited Optics. Anything with a compensator or a frame-mounted optic → Open, whether you wanted that or not. Iron sights on a duty pistol → Production (15 rounds loaded) or Limited. A .45 1911 → Single Stack. A wheelgun → Revolver. A 9mm carbine → PCC.
USPSA Beginner Guide 2026: Hit Factor Scoring, Classification & Your First Match Checklist

What Is USPSA?
If you’re in North America and interested in competitive shooting, USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) is almost impossible to avoid. As the U.S. affiliate of IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation), USPSA is the largest and most active practical shooting platform in North America, with hundreds of local matches held across the country every week.