What is the United States Practical Shooting Association/IPSC?

The U.S. Practical Shooting Association/IPSC is the individual practical shooters organization that promotes the sport of practical shooting in the United States. All active practical shooters can join USPSA/IPSC, which in turn makes them members of the International Practical Shooting Confederation, the worldwide organization promoting practical pistol shooting. USPSA conducts the Open and Limited National Championships each year and sends USA shooting teams to the IPSC World Shoot every three years.

What is practical pistol shooting?

Practical pistol shooting is exciting and challenging, as well as being one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the United States. Courses of fire utilize many aspects not found in other disciplines, such as movement by the shooter, drawing from the holster, moving targets, multiple targets and freedom for the shooter to solve the problems presented by the match design. The matches used in USPSA utilize a basis of application in the defensive use of a firearm.

Come visit our Action Shooting ranges from 5pm until dusk, free of charge. Stages are set up that are fun for everyone. There is a wide class of shooters who all come together for this weekly event. If you are interested in practice, looking for a good time or are a serious competitor you'll enjoy! Check Back for details.

2008 USPSA Area 7 Championship

June 6th - 8th Level III Event (approved)
10 Stages

The Harvard Action Shooters will host the 2008 Area 7 Championship and will showcase the skills of some of the best IPSC shooters in the United States. The match will also demonstrate the talents of all the Northeast Section clubs as they assemble a challenging and entertaining collection of 10 exciting stages.

2008 Area 7 Stages(PDF) 2008 Area 7 Stages(Word)
Stage 8 UPDATED(PDF) Stage 8 UPDATED(Word)


Refer to following links for nearby lodging:
Holiday Inn, Boxboro, MA
(Less than 4 miles from the ranges.)

Motel 6, Leominster, MA
(An easy 11 miles from the ranges and less expensive.)

Please note that the match slots are filled up on Saturday and Sunday and there are already a number of shooters on the wait list. We still need help running the match, so if you can volunteer your time on Saturday and/or Sunday you may be able to shoot Friday as staff. You also get 50% off the match fee for each day you work. If this sounds good to you, contact Dan, SharkBike@aol.com, to be sure we still need help. Then, fill out your application and send in the fee telling us what days you are working. We will refund the appropriate amount after the match.

2008 Area 7 Application(PDF) 2008 Area 7 Application(Word)





Local IPSC Match Info

Please use the Northeast Section web site for information on scheduled non-major matches at Harvard.