Clubs

The Northwest Section is a voluntary association of six USPSA-affiliated practical shooting clubs operating across Northwest Washington. Spanning from Puyallup in the south to Custer in the north, these clubs run a coordinated match calendar that gives shooters multiple opportunities to compete every month.

The Section includes:

The Northwest Section runs regular USPSA matches on:

• •1st Saturdays of each month
• •1st & 3rd Thursdays (summer schedule)
• •1st-4th Sundays of each month

All six venues operate on a coordinated schedule, so there's a match happening regularly across the region.

Beyond the standard series, the Section also hosts special events including Movember matches at Renton and Toys4Tots charity weekends at Paul Bunyan. Multi-gun matches are held throughout the year as well.

The 2025 Northwest Section Championship Series runs five signature matches:

• •May 3 — Port Townsend (Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association)
• •June 17 — Mt. Rainier Shadow (Paul Bunyan Rifle & Sportsman's Club)
• •July 6 — Custer Sportsmen's Club
• •July 20 — Marysville Rifle Club
• •August 10 & 24 — Paul Bunyan and Renton

Series matches cost $35 plus a $5 Section fee. Scores are calculated by division and class finishes, with cash payouts awarded by division. The more shooters in your division, the more payout positions available.

• •Safety Check Required: Every new USPSA competitor must complete a Safety Check conducted by a Range Officer before their first match. Contact the Match Director at your club of choice to schedule one.

• •Essential Gear:

• •Belt (secured by belt loops or keepers)
• •Holster (must cover trigger guard—no shoulder holsters, thigh rigs, or cross draws)
• •At least two magazine pouches
• •At least three magazines
• •Safe, serviceable pistol-caliber firearm (minimum 9mm)
• •At least 200 rounds of ammunition
• •Eye and ear protection

• •Key Range Rules:

• •All NW Section ranges are cold ranges—firearms stay unloaded until under Range Officer supervision
• •Keep firearms in a case or holster except in designated Safety Areas
• •No ammunition handling in Safety Areas
• •Follow all USPSA rulebook requirements (available at www.USPSA.org)

The Northwest Section Executive Committee includes:

• •Section Coordinator: Charis Welch
• •Deputy Section Coordinator: (Position listed)
• •Treasurer: (Position listed)
• •Secretary: Marcel Englmaier
• •Information Officer: Marcel Englmaier
• •Training Officer: Don Carroll
• •Competitor's Representative: Loke Uei Tan

For questions about the Section, contact the Section Coordinator or Information Officer via the website.

Shooters compete across multiple divisions including Carry Optics, Limited Optics, Open, PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine), Production, Revolver, Single Stack, and Limited 10. Each division has skill classes ranging from D (beginner) to GM (Grand Master).

• •Important: You only shoot in one division per match. Finishes are calculated as percentages against other shooters in your division, so you're competing fairly regardless of which division you choose.