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Principles of Practical Shooting
The following principles are established to define the nature of practical marksmanship. They are accepted by all members of
the International Practical Shooting Confederation as conditions of membership.
Practical competition is open to all reputable persons without regard to occupation; it may specifically not be limited to public
servants. Accuracy, power and speed are the equivalent elements of practical
shooting and practical competition must be conducted in such a way as to evaluate these elements equally.
Firearm types are not separated, all compete together without handicap. This does not apply to the power of the firearms as
power is an element to be recognized and rewarded.
Practical competition is a test of expertise in the use of practical firearms and equipment. Any item of equipment, or modification
to equipment, which sacrifices practical functionality for a competitive advantage contravenes the principles of the sport.
Practical competition is conducted using practical targets, which reflect the general size and shape of such objects as the
firearms may reasonably be called upon to hit in their primary intended use.
The challenge presented in practical competition must be realistic. Courses of fire must follow a practical rationale and simulate
sensible hypothetical situations in which firearms might reasonably be used.
Practical competition is diverse. Within the limits of realism, problems are constantly changed, never permitting unrealistic
specialization of either technique or equipment. Courses of fire may be repeated, but no course may be repeated enough to allow
its use as a definitive measure of practical shooting skill.
Practical competition is freestyle. In essence, the competitive problem is posed in general and the participant is permitted the
freedom to solve it in the manner he considers best within the limitations of the competitive situation as provided.
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