JRPC GLOSSARY OF TERMS
NRA National Rifle Association, strong pro-gun organization
ACHP Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit
CCW Carry Concealed Weapons, common name for ACHP
PPF Personal Protection Firearms class, qualifies for ACHP
DCM Department of Civilian Marksmanship, federal government
organization formed for marksmanship training. In 1996 it
was privatized and is now the Civilian Marksmanship
Program (CMP).
IPSC International Practical Shooting Confederation, world body
governs practical shooting and consists of over 50
counties and growing
USPSA United States Practical Shooting Association, U.S.
Division of IPSC, governs competitions in the US
AREA 1 First of eight geographic areas that constitutes USPSA
ALASKA SECTION Alaska portion of Area 1 of USPSA