What is TSA?

TSA stands for the Tactical Shooting Association. It is an entirely new shooting sports discipline that involves the use of “Real World” fighting guns.

TSA is not to be confused with IPSC or IDPA, nor is it intended to be a replacement for either. We use a completely different method of scoring, we have more firearms divisions, fewer rules and common sense holster guidelines.

Weapons used in TSA competition are “Practical-Tactical” Pistols, Rifles, Carbines, Sub- Guns and Shotguns.

Courses of fire are designed to resemble realistic, urban self-defense encounters and/or anti-terrorist type scenarios.

Shooters competing in TSA events are required to use handguns, holsters and related equipment that is suitable for everyday concealed carry. Long arms used must be suitable for home defense.

Foundational Principles of the TSA:

•To promote the evolution of firearms design and tactical shooting technique. This evolution must be allowed to continue with a minimum amount of restrictions.

•To offer the shooter an environment in which to determine, “What works and what doesn’t” in regards to tactical & defensive shooting techniques, firearms design and related equipment.

•To provide shooters with courses of fire that simulate life-threatening situations in order to test, measure and improve their self defense shooting skills.

•To offer a “Tactical-Practical” shooting sport that rewards Speed and Accuracy as equals.

•To treat ALL competitors equally and fairly while on a level playing field.

•To offer the Shooting Industry a place to test new equipment and experiment with new ideas.

•To separate handguns by size & weight and Long guns by action type and sighting systems.

•To encourage a Police, Military & Civilian Marksmanship interface.

•To promote firearms safety and proper weapons handling.

If you are interested in testing yourself and your equipment against some of the best tactical shooters in the world, then TSA is the place to do it. Please visit our TSA forums fro more information.