USPSARules

Appendix D8 · pages 119–120

Pistol Caliber Carbine Division

1Minimum barrel length

None (See special conditions.)

2Approved/permitted calibers

9mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, 10mm, .45 ACP

3Minimum Power Factor

125 (Minor Scoring Only)

4Maximum velocity

1600 FPS

5Magazine capacity limit

None

6Must have stock attached and be capable of being fired from shoulder position • Note: Sig Brace and any variant thereof is not allowed • Handgun to carbine conversions are allowed, provided they meet the criteria above. (See Special Conditions)

Yes, see 5.1.10.

7Sling use authorized

Yes

8Optical sight/electronic sights permitted

Yes

9Compensators/muzzle brakes permitted

Yes

10Max. distance of mags/speed loaders from outer surface of belt

Magazines – 2 1/8” (width of an overlay).

11Rule 5.2.3.1 applies

Yes

12Restriction on position of mag pouches

Magazines must be carried on the belt or in apparel pockets. See rule 5.2.4. No restriction on location on the belt.

13Flash hiders permitted

Yes

14Suppressors permitted

No

15Rules references

All references to “handgun” are deemed to apply to as well, except where the terms “holstering”, “drawing”, or “re-holstering” are referenced, and where otherwise noted. PCC specific rules are identified within this rules publication.

16Lasers/flashlights

Yes

17Magazine restrictions

No side-by-side magazine couplers allowed. End- to-end coupling/extension is allowed.

18Full Auto/“Burst” Capabilities (one trigger pull fires more than one round--see special conditions)

Permitted, but semi-auto function only, see 5.1.11, 5.1.12, 10.5.17

19Binary Triggers (firearm fires once on trigger pull and once on release)

Use not allowed, see 5.1.12

Special Conditions:

  1. Short Barreled Rifles (SBR’s) are permitted provided that the competitor is in full compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations concerning ownership and transport of the SBR.
  2. Handgun to carbine conversions are allowed as long as the conversion is shot in division, and meets the criteria in #6.
  3. Full auto, burst fire, mechanically aided bump fire, and binary fire will result in a procedural on the first instance, and a disqualification for any subsequent occurrences, (unsafe gun handling, see 10.5.17).