This September, Tulsa will play host to the USPSA 2008 National Handgun Championships. This contest will be home to all the best shooters in the nation. More than 600 competitors are expected to compete in this years championships from 43 states and 11 countries.

The USPSA is the United States Practical Shooting Association and is the organization behind the sport of “practical shooting” or as its also known, the “run-and-gun” style of shooting sports.

This competition tests shooters ability to use their firearm in a real, obstacle-laden environment to find out who’s the best in the nation. Probably near 100 of these competitors will move on to Bali, Indonesia to compete in the World Shoot XV, giving the United States the largest group of competitors of any country.

For any further information about the USPSA, visit their website or call them at (360) 855-2245.