USAS vs. NRA Classifications

Misny · Post by **Misny** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:58 pm

I asked this on another forum, so far without a response. I thought that this might be a better place to get an answer. In the area where I shoot the International matches are run under the auspices of the NRA. If I were to shoot a USAS match, would I be able to use my NRA classification or would I have to shoot my first USAS match as an unclassified shooter in the highest class?

Steve Swartz · Post by **Steve Swartz** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:11 pm

Separate agencies- you are starting from scratch with the USAS.

http://www.usocpressbox.org/usoc/pressb ... 0Rules.DOC

Steve

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:04 pm

You would fall under Section 5.6.1 of the link above. To make it easy though, your known ability would roughly translate as follows from NRA to USAS:

NRA Classification USAS Classification
Master AA
Expert A
Sharpshooter B
Marksman C, D, E

Please keep in mind that these are rough approximations but should give you something to go with as a start. Hope this helps.

Misny · Post by **Misny** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:19 am

Thanks all. I thought that would be the case, but I was not sure. I used to be a member of USAS, but dropped out. None of the matches I shoot are sanctioned by them and I could see no benefit of continuing membership. If I start shooting their matches, I'll join.