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09-10 Life's Little Problems

Prepare for USPSA classifier 09-10 Life's Little Problems with its proportional wall and port setup, current HHFs, target-time calculator, and five videos.

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Stage plan and briefing

Know the course before the timer starts.

This GM Path plan follows the official setup dimensions and composition. The briefing below summarizes the official source in plain language.

The center wall is eight feet wide. Its port is 18 inches wide, 21 inches tall, and 14 inches above the ground. T3 and T4 shoulders are 32 inches high.

Written briefingHandgun

Start position

Stand in the shooting area with heels against the marks and both hands relaxed at your sides. The handgun is loaded and holstered.

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Start with both heels against the marks and hands relaxed at your sides.
02
On the signal, draw and engage the six targets.
03
Use the open sides and the center port as required by target visibility.
04
Remain inside the shooting area for all shots.

Scoring: Comstock
Course: 12 rounds · 60 points
Procedure: Engage all six targets while remaining inside the shooting area.
Penalties: Current USPSA penalties apply. The shooter must remain within the shooting area.

The official briefing, current USPSA rules, and range officer control at the match.

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Five-video field library

Watch the decisions, not only the timer.

A direct Carry Optics view of the target spread and center port.

Creator-reported class and score details stay labeled as creator reports. GM Path does not infer a performance band from video alone.

Watch on YouTube

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Carry Optics

USPSA Classifier CM 09-10 “Life’s Little Problems” 100% Carry Optics

A static-port pace reference. The 100% result is creator-reported.

Randall Towles

030:23

Open Major

Stage 5 - CM 09-10 Life's Little Problems

An Open Major match run. The score and time are creator-reported.

Tom Schurr

040:21

Stage view

CLASSIFIER: Life's Little Problems (09-10)

A club match view of the port and wide target spread.

Tammy Smith

051:30

Single Stack

USPSA Classifier CM 09-10 "Life's Little Problems" - 93% Single Stack 1911 Master Run

A Single Stack comparison. Percentage and Master result are creator-reported.

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Target calculator

Work backward from your hit plan.

Choose a division, goal, and exact 12-shot result. GM Path calculates the slowest time that meets the selected band.

DivisionPower factorTarget band

12-shot hit plan

ACDMikesOther penalties

12 of 12 scored shots

HHF source

Values come from the current official USPSA classification source and were checked August 25, 2026.

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Review guide

Find the first break in the run.

Review the run in parts. Fix the first part that loses control.

Check the first shot

Confirm that the start position, draw, and first sight picture stayed controlled.

Check the order

Find any extra movement, late target decision, or transition that crossed the intended path.

Check the points

Compare the time saved with the points lost. Keep the pace only when the score supports it.

Choose one drill

Practice the first repeatable fault. Do not change several parts of the run at the same time.

Sources and limits

Check the source before match day.

Official stage

Use the USPSA stage file for setup, procedure, scoring, and penalties.

USPSA 09-10 stage file

Classification math

USPSA controls High Hit Factors, score processing, and official classification results.

USPSA classification source

Corrections

Found a source, score, or calculation problem? Send the page section and official source.

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Editorial reviewReviewed by GM Path

Official stage and classification sources checked August 25, 2026. Video notes identify creator-reported claims.

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Safety notice

Use this guide only at a lawful range with proper supervision. Follow all firearm safety rules, current USPSA rules, the official written stage briefing, and the range officer. This guide does not replace training or match commands.