SLPSA is a USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) sanctioned club conducting matches under its By-laws in accordance with the rules promulgated by USPSA.  USPSA, in turn, is a member of the international governing body, IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation). All sanctioned matches comply with the Principles of Practical Shooting. 
SLPSA conducts sanctioned pistol matches on the third Saturday of each month at the Hendriksen PMAA Range, East  of Salt Lake City. 
New shooters are required to attend a new shooter orientation before participating in a match. They are held at Doug's Shoot & Sport by appointment, $5 fee  and on the second Saturday of each month at the Hendrickson PMAA range from 8:00 am to noon. Cost is $10 and shooters should bring eye and ear protection, a holster for their pistol, spare magazines and about 100 rounds of ammunition. (You must confirm your attendance prior to the date you wish to attend by contacting Veijo Jones.) Attendees may shoot their first match free. or by email . Classes are limited in size.