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United States Practical Shooting Assocation (USPSA)

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is the premier competitive shooting organization in the United States, dedicated to promoting safe, fair, and fun participation in practical shooting sports. Members engage in dynamic and challenging courses of fire, where speed, accuracy, and power are equally tested. Through USPSA, shooters of all skill levels find an inclusive community passionate about firearms proficiency, self-improvement, and the thrill of competition. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or new to the sport, USPSA offers a structured, exciting path to elevate your shooting skills in a supportive environment.

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Practical Competition Shooting League (PCSL)

PCSL is a relatively new alternative to established shooting sports like USPSA and IDPA. It offers a more modern and accessible approach while still maintaining a high level of challenge and competition. PCSL's open-source rulebook allows for more flexibility and customization compared to the more rigid structures of other organizations. In essence, PCSL aims to be a modern, inclusive, and challenging shooting sport that appeals to a wide range of skill levels and encourages the development of practical shooting skills.

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Steel Challenge Shooting Assocation (SCSA)

Promote safe, fair and fun participation in Steel Shooting competition, for members of all ages and skill levels, through effective leadership, education, communication and administration.

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Single Action Shooting Society (SASS)

The Single Action Shooting Society® (SASS®) is an international membership organization formed in 1987 to preserve and promote the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™. SASS serves as the governing and sanctioning body for the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™ and Wild Bunch Action Shooting™ worldwide; ensuring safety and consistency in the sport.

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International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)

IDPA offers an exciting forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated. Prior to IDPA, there was no place to compete with common service pistols. There were no shooting sports where your concealed carry holster could also be your match holster without handicap.

When you come to an IDPA match, you can not only use your duty/CCW equipment, you can be completely competitive with it! Other shooting sports have become equipment races; IDPA will not.

If you’re interested in using truly practical pistols to solve challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then IDPA is the sport for you.

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Match info and registration via Practiscore, here

Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The CMP is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills. 

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Amateur Trapshooting Assocation (ATA)

The ATA serves as the faithful protector of the sport of trapshooting. As the largest clay target shooting organization in the world, the ATA governs the sport's rules and regulations and seeks ways to further enhance the sport and increase participation.

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Swiss Rifle Club of Washington

The Swiss Rifles of Washington DC is a marksmanship club recognized by the Swiss Sport Shooting Federation (SSV), enabling Swiss citizens living abroad to maintain their shooting proficiency and complete annual Swiss military shooting requirements. The club’s name and flag honor the Swiss Regiment, 15th Missouri Infantry, a Civil War unit composed largely of Swiss-Americans.

By rule, at least 51% of members must be Swiss citizens, while others may join by invitation. Membership is currently full, with a waitlist in place.

Events held at TCSC are sanctioned practice sessions, not open competitions. Members use Swiss military rifles and pistols (such as the K31 and P49) on electronic targets to qualify for official shooting programs. Participation, medal qualification, and ammunition purchases are restricted to members. Events are private, and non-members are not permitted to attend without prior confirmation from a club officer.

For additional information contact: swiss@tcandsc.org

Mosin Nagant and Military Rifle

The Mosin Nagant and Military Rifle matches are open to both TCSC members and the public. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by a 20-minute sight-in/warm-up period and the first round at 9:30 a.m. Match fee: $10 total ($5 per round). Ammunition is not provided.

• Mosin Nagant Round:
• Rifles: Mosin Nagant with issue iron sights
• Distance: 100 yards
• Course of fire:
• 10 rounds prone
• 10 rounds sitting/kneeling
• 10 rounds standing
• Targets: NRA SR-1
• Ammunition: Surplus, factory, or reloads
• Military Rifle Round:
• Rifles: Single-shot, bolt-action, or semi-auto military rifles with issue iron sights
• Same course of fire and scoring as Mosin round

Contact: BobbyH at mosin@tcandsc.org

Schutzen

So-called "schuetzen shooting" began in the US in the late 19th Century, having been introduced by German immigrants. It was one of the popular shooting sports, and occupied much the same niche as golf does nowadays. Many of the shoots offered large prizes, so there were many "pro" shooters. The late Chris Westergaard, for example, won enough money to buy a large farm in Iowa. They shoots were large social affairs and drew large crowds of spectators. Unfortunately, participation and interest declined sharply with the anti-German sentiments aroused by World War One. A resurgence of interest began ca. 1950, and was whetted by matches sponsored by Coors Brewing in the l980's-1990's. The chief governing body of the game is the American Single Shot Rifle Association, which comprises not only shooters, but also collectors of the fine old rifles.

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