I need a fun shooting sport that isn't so fucking micromanaged that I need a team of Lawyers, a Laser level and a chronograph shoved up my ass to participate in.

I am not out to prove who is better than what and tear each other down on silly shit like "Oh, You dont have this belt.", "Your belt is too wide." or "I Don't think your firearm is on the approved firearms list."

I want to find a nice FRIENDLY sport where I can go out and shoot in something other than a booth at a single target without some wannabe lawyer up my ass measuring something to get me disqualified for some silly stipulation so he can beat me and feel better about himself.

I go out there and shoot against myself. Because that's who I want to improve.


If anyone knows such an event/sport, please let me know.

Because it sure as fuck isn't USPSA/IPSC.

5.2 Holsters and Other Competitor Equipment
5.2.1 Carry and Storage – Except when within the boundaries of a safety
area, or when under the supervision and direct command of a Range
Officer, competitors must carry their handguns unloaded in a gun case,
gun bag or in a holster securely attached to a belt on their person (see
Rule 10.5.1).
5.2.2 Competitors carrying their handgun in a holster must have an empty
magazine well, and the hammer or striker must be de-cocked. Anyone
found in violation of this rule will be immediately escorted by a Range
Officer to a suitable range or safety area where appropriate corrective
action shall be made.
5.2.3 Unless otherwise specified in the written stage briefing, the belt carrying the holster and all allied equipment must be worn at waist level.
The belt or the inner belt or both must be either securely fixed at the
waist, or secured with a minimum of three belt loops.
5.2.3.1 Female competitors may be permitted (if so authorized in
Appendix D) to wear a belt, holster and allied equipment at hip
level, however, the top of the belt must not be positioned below
the furthest lateral point of the top of the femur (tuberosity
major).
5.2.4 During the course of fire, after the start signal, unless stipulated otherwise
in the stage procedure, spare ammunition, magazines and/or speed
loading devices shall be carried in retention devices attached to the
competitor's belt and specifically designed for that purpose. Unless
specifically prohibited in the Written Stage Briefing, a competitor may
also carry additional magazines or speed loading devices in apparel
pocket(s) and retrieve and use them without penalty, providing that thelocation of the apparel pocket does not violate the requirements of
Appendix D, Item 12 (subject to the provisions of Rule 6.2.5.1).
5.2.5 Where a Division specifies a maximum distance that a competitor’s
handgun and equipment may extend away from a competitor’s belt, the
measurement shall be taken in the following manner:
— perpendicular to the belt at the point of attachment to the belt
— from the inner most surface of the belt equipment (against the
pants/body) to the nearest body-side surface of the handgun and/or any
reloading device.
5.2.5.1 These measurements may be taken with the equipment as worn
or removed (see App. E2).
5.2.5.2 Any competitor who fails the foregoing test will be required to
immediately adjust his holster or equipment to comply with the
requirements of the relevant Division. The Range Master may
make allowances for variations in these requirements due to
anatomical considerations. Some competitors may not be able to
fully comply.
5.2.5.3 Unless specified in the written stage briefing, or unless required
by a Range Officer, the position of holsters and allied equipment
must not be moved or changed by a competitor during a match.
If a retaining strap is attached to a holster or magazine pouch, it
must be applied or closed prior to issuance of the “Standby”
command.
5.2.6 USPSA Handgun matches will not require the use of a particular type
or brand of holster. However, the Range Master may deem that a competitor’s
holster is unsafe and order that it be improved to his satisfaction,
failing which it must be withdrawn from the match. Divisions may
restrict a specific type of holster.
5.2.7 Competitors must not be permitted to commence a course of fire wearing:
5.2.7.1 A shoulder holster or “tie-down” rig (visible or otherwise),
except as specified in Rule 5.2.8,
5.2.7.2 A holster with the heel of the butt of the handgun below the top
of the belt, except as specified in Appendix D, or otherwise indicated
in Rule 5.2.8.
5.2.7.3 A holster with the muzzle of the handgun pointing further than
3 feet from the competitor’s feet while standing relaxed,
5.2.7.4 A holster which does not completely prevent access to, or activation
of, the trigger of the handgun while holstered.
5.2.8 Competitors deemed by the Match Director to be full-time law enforcement
officers with arrest powers or military personnel on current active
duty orders, may be entitled to use their duty holsters or similar holster and related equipment when such equipment does not strictly satisfy
the equipment or other requirements of the declared Division. The
Range Master will remain the final authority in respect of the safety
and suitability of using such equipment at USPSA matches. The use of
such equipment, except as otherwise permitted in the rules, is restricted
to Level I matches only.
5.2.9 Competitors deemed by the Range Master to be significantly disabled
may be given special dispensation in relation to the type and/or placement
of their holster and related equipment, and the Range Master will
remain the final authority in respect of the safety and suitability of
using such equipment at USPSA matches.
So, in Short RO Didn't like my Duty Belt because it wasn't a cool two piece Velcro, So I am DQ'd at first stage and out my $20, and the hour of setup time I volunteered.