Safe Table Rules

Allowed at the Safe Table

• Unloaded firearm handling for:

  • Holstering or unholstering

  • Dry practice (e.g., draw practice, sight alignment)

  • Maintenance and cleaning

  • Changing or inspecting holsters or other gear

• Use of dummy rounds or snap caps (IDPA only, USPSA prohibits all ammunition—including snap caps—at the Safe Table)
  
  

Not Allowed at the Safe Table

• No ammunition of any kind (live rounds, mags with rounds, snap caps in USPSA)

• No magazine handling — even if the magazines are empty

• No ammunition in your hands, pockets, or gear while at the table
  
  

Quick Comparison

Rule USPSA IDPA

Firearm handling ✅ ✅

Live ammo ❌ ❌

Empty mags ❌ ❌

Snap caps / dummy rounds ❌ ❌

Magazine handling ✅ ✅

Dry Fire Practice ✅ ✅

Firearm maintenance ✅ ✅

Practicing draw ✅ ✅

Reloading practice ✅ ❌

Important Reminder:
All firearm handling outside the Safe Table requires direct supervision by a Range Officer.   Once you are geared up, don't remove your pistol from the holster until the RO’s "Make Ready" commands during a stage.

Always check with the Match Director or Safety Officer if you’re unsure. Following Safe Table rules keeps everyone safe—and in the match.