Welcome to GPSL

Every Grand Master, National or World Champion was, at one time, a stomach full of butterflies, sweaty-palmed, brand new shooter. We applaud you for taking the first steps to learning what it takes to shoot this exciting sport. Since every one of us has been where you are now, we all have a great desire to help you have a safe and fun first time out. These next few pages will help you get acquainted with the equipment needed and the skills required to shoot your first match safely. No one expects any new shooter to win a match. The best goal you can have for your first time out is to shoot a safe match and get yourself acquainted with the lay of the land in terms of match flow, stage sequence, and how to get all your new gear working smoothly for you. We'll start by answering some basic questions to get you acquainted with the Safety Rules and Equipment necessary to shoot a USPSA match. From there, we will move on to describing how a match is run and what to know before you get to the range so you are prepared and ready to shoot your first match.

Safety First

GPSL takes pride in our safety record. We have never had a firearm related injury and we want to keep it that way. GPSL has a basic Shooters Safety Policy.

New Shooter Briefing (NSB)

• New shooters without a USPSA card or prior USPSA experience must show up by 6:00 pm to receive a full briefing and to check their equipment and check for gun handling skills.

Equipment Safety

• All equipment (firearm, belt, holsters, magazines, and any other accessories) used by shooters must comply with USPSA rules. If a holster is equipped with a retention device, it must be used. Holsters must be firmly secured to a belt using complete belt loops. Regular clips or snap clips are not permissible. Paddle holsters are OK. Equipment must be in good working order and demonstrate proper and safe function. The Range Master will have final discretion whether a shooter’s equipment is safe enough to shoot.

Disqualification Policy (DQ)

• All USPSA rules will be enforced. If a shooter incurs a DQ, that shooter will be finished shooting for the match. Repetitive DQs, including unsportsmanlike conduct, will be handled on a case by case basis.

The next page down the menu covers Safety and is easily the most important thing you'll read about GPSL.

Range Rules

If coming to a GPSL match, please park behind the range/store. There is only a small parking space on the road frontage and range management wants us to keep that free for his retail clientele. Directions to the range are linked above in the Where box.

After you have parked, walk through the alley from the parking lot to the shop front. Registration for the match takes place inside the pistol range behind the steel door just to the left as you enter the store. Eye protection is a must before entering this area so please put on your safety glasses first. If you do not have eye and/or ear protection, they can be rented from the range for a nominal fee. The Range Safety Rules are listed just to the left in the sidebar so please familiarize yourself when then before entering the range.