8.5Movement

Except when the competitor is actually aiming or shooting at targets all movement (see Glossary, App. A3) must be accomplished with the fingers visibly outside the trigger guard.

If a competitor holsters a loaded handgun at any time during a course of fire it must be placed in the applicable handgun ready conditions. (See Section 8.1.) Violations will be subject to match disqualification. (See Rule 10.5.10.) The re-slinging of a rifle or PCC during a course of fire is prohibited. (See Rule 10.5.17.)

For a single action self-loader the safety must be applied.

For double action self-loaders and revolvers the hammer must be down, or, if present, the safety applied if the hammer is cocked.