Intro to USPSA: a path for new shooters

Get safe and comfortable with a handgun. If you are brand new, start with a fundamentals class.
- Handgun 1, Nov 7, 2026, Sylmar, CA, $450
- Basic Pistol for New Shooters (Level 1), Nov 13, 2026, La Puente, CA, $160
- Handgun Fundamentals I - Level 1, Nov 14, 2026, Laguna Niguel, CA, $95
- Pistol: Fundamentals, Nov 15, 2026, Sylmar, CA, $250
- Basic Handgun and Safety, Nov 15, 2026, Riverside, CA, $150
- Handgun 1, Dec 12, 2026, Sylmar, CA, $450
- Pistol: Fundamentals, Dec 20, 2026, Sylmar, CA, $250
Watch a local match. Find one on PractiScore, introduce yourself to the match director, and ask what new shooters need.
Take an intro-to-competition class. Some clubs require one before your first match.
- Intro to Competition Pistol w/USPSA Classifiers, Nov 20, 2026, Chino, CA, $275
- Intro to USPSA Training & Performance, Dec 16, 2026, Richmond, CA, $299
- Intro to Competition Pistol w/USPSA Classifiers, Dec 18, 2026, Chino, CA, $275
- Introduction to Competitive Shooting, Apr 17, 2027, Forest Lake, MN, $120
Gear you need for match one: a reliable handgun, a holster that covers the trigger guard, at least 3 magazines and pouches, eye and ear protection. Bring what you have; most divisions fit a stock gun.
Shoot your first match, then keep going: weekly dry fire, more matches, and a performance class when you plateau. Browse practical classes.