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99-62 Bang and Clang

Prepare for USPSA classifier 99-62 Bang and Clang with its proportional paper-and-steel setup, current division 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 official setup staggers the inner and outer poppers. The paper target is 15 feet closer than the far steel baseline.

Written briefingHandgun

Start position

Stand in Box A with wrists above the shoulders. The handgun is loaded and holstered.

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Start in Box A with wrists above the shoulders.
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On the signal, draw and engage T1 with two rounds.
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Engage PP1–PP4 from within the fault lines.
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All four steel targets must fall to score.

Scoring: Comstock
Course: 6 rounds · 30 points
Procedure: Engage the paper target with two rounds and knock down all four poppers from within Box A.
Penalties: Current USPSA penalties apply. Steel must fall to score.

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 creator walkthrough for target order and stage planning.

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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Historical context

99-62 - Bang and Clang - USPSA Classifier

A reference presentation. Its 2019 HHFs are obsolete and are not used here.

Dry Fire Ninja

030:35

Failure review

USPSA FAILS - Classifier #99-62 "Bang & Clang" - Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optics

A failure example for steel-risk review. Equipment details are creator-reported.

Cobra Ready - Strike like a Coyled Cobra

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Carry Optics

CM 99-62 'Bang and Clang' - Carry Optics

A fast paper-to-steel sequence. The result is creator-reported.

J Shoots

050:04

Short run

USPSA Classifier Bang and Clang (99-62)

A very short execution clip for sequence review.

Chase Killian

Target calculator

Work backward from your hit plan.

Choose a division, goal, and exact 6-shot result. GM Path calculates the slowest time that meets the selected band.

DivisionPower factorTarget band

6-shot hit plan

ACDMikesOther penalties

6 of 6 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 99-62 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.