Chapter 5 · Competitor Equipment Rules · p.12
5.2Changing Equipment
The same gun, sights, holster and holster position, if specified, in a division must be used throughout a specific match.
If there is a mechanical problem requiring a change of equipment, equipment of similar make or model may be used as a replacement, subject to the approval of the Range Master. The replacement equipment must meet the same Division guidelines, conditions or restrictions as the original equipment.
No change in equipment (gun, holster or holster position) is permitted without the approval of the Range Master. If a competitor makes such a change without prior approval, they may be disqualified from the match. See Rule 10.3.12.
If the equipment guidelines cannot be met with the replacement gun or holster, the competitor shall be moved to the division where their equipment is eligible. As a last resort the competitor shall be moved to the Open division. the competitor already have a completed match in Open then the competitor will be withdrawn from the match for that specific firearm.