2026 Staccato LE Handgun Nationals

The nation's premier LE shooting competition

Three days, 12 stages, one national title. Law enforcement only, USPSA Recognized.

The 2026 Staccato LE Handgun Nationals brings the country's best sworn officers to Staccato Ranch Vegas for three days of practical pistol competition. All USPSA rules apply unless changed by the match-specific rules below.

Match highlights

• 12 stages over 3 days of competition (3 schedules available)
• Two divisions: Duty Irons and Duty Optics
• USPSA Hit Factor scoring on A/C/D cardboard and steel
• Open to active and retired sworn law enforcement with valid LE credentials
• Awards for Overall Champion, Division Champions and the Staccato Team Cup
• Prize table in order of finish
• Match Director rulings are final, with no arbitration

Divisions

• Duty Irons

  Iron or night sights only. No electronic optics.

• Duty Optics

  A slide-mounted red dot or holographic optic is required.

Equipment notes

• Level 2 retention holster required, strong-side hip and belt-mounted only
• No magazine round-count limit; load to full capacity
• Compensators and ported barrels must be factory-installed; no aftermarket units
• Factory or hand-loaded ammunition, minimum 125 power factor
• Eye and ear protection at all times on the range

Course of fire rules

USPSA Recognized with match-specific modifications. Handgun only; the Sig P320 is not permitted.

• Mandatory reload

  Every stage requires at least one reload, standing or retention. Skipping it earns a procedural penalty under USPSA rules.

• Start position

  Set in each stage briefing. Default is holstered, fully loaded, safety engaged, following USPSA Ready Condition.

• Scoring

  USPSA Hit Factor on cardboard (A/C/D) and steel. No-shoots and hard cover per the rulebook.

• Penalties and DQ

  Follow USPSA rules exactly. Unsafe gun handling, breaking the 180°, or dropping a loaded firearm can mean an immediate match DQ. Full rules at https://uspsa.org.

Shooter eligibility

• Active and retired sworn law enforcement officers with valid LE credentials only.
• Bring a valid agency ID or retirement credentials to check-in.
• Attend the mandatory safety brief before shooting any stage.

Squad rotation matrix

November 13–15, 2026 at Staccato Ranch Vegas. Squads rotate through stages in 45-minute blocks from 0730 to 1530, with lunch from 1115 to 1145 each day.

Our high desert playground

Staccato Vegas sits in the high desert just west of Las Vegas, Nevada.

1 PrairieFire Road, Pahrump, NV 89061. Phone: (702) 837-7433. Email: concierge@staccatovegas.com. Open Thursday to Sunday, 8am–4pm.

Match contact

Max Michel, Match Director: max.michel@staccato2011.com.

Match Director rulings are final. Rules may change, so check this page before the match.