Appendix A — Pistol Divisions Appendix
A.1 PCSL Air Pistol - Core Divisions
A.1.1 Competition (COMP)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 21+1 |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | no |
A.1.2 Practical (PRAC)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 15+1 |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Compensators/porting | no restrictions |
| Frame mounted optics | no |
| Gas Pedals | no restrictions |
| Flashlights/lasers | allowed |
| Magwells | allowed |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | no |
A.1.3 Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | no restriction |
| Coupled magazines | Coupled (side-by-side) magazines are prohibited |
| Support devices | Tripods, bipods, bags, and related support devices are prohibited |
| Optics | Magnified optical sights are prohibited |
| Rifle requirement | Must be a rifle per Section 2.4.2 |
| Other restrictions | no |
A.1.4 Defensive Practical (DP)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 15+1 |
| Maximum weight with empty magazine | 1kg(35oz) |
| Maximum barrel length (measured breech to muzzle) | 12cm(4.72in) |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Frame mounted optics | no |
| Gas Pedals | Allowed given a maximum added width of 9.5mm(0.375in). Folding/deployable thumb rests will be measured in deployed configuration. |
| Flashlights/lasers | allowed |
| Magwells | maximum width of 41.5mm(1.625in) |
| Concealment requirement | Must be shot from concealment (Section 2.10) |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | no |
A.1.5 Defensive Competition (DC)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 21+1 |
| Maximum weight with empty magazine | 1.5kg(53oz) |
| Maximum barrel length (measured breech to muzzle) | 14cm(5.51in) |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Frame mounted optics | no |
| Gas Pedals | Allowed given a maximum added width of 9.5mm(0.375"). Folding/deployable thumb rests will be measured in stowed configuration. |
| Flashlights/lasers | allowed |
| Magwells | maximum width of 41.5mm(1.625in) |
| Concealment requirement | Must be shot from concealment (Section 2.10) |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | no |
A.2 PCSL Air Pistol - Recognized Divisions
A.2.1 Rimfire Rifle (RFR)
Not applicable in PCSL Air
A.2.2 Rimfire Pistol (RFP)
Not applicable in PCSL Air
A.2.3 Practical Irons (PI)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 15+1 |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Compensators/porting | no restrictions |
| Optics | no |
| Gas Pedals | no restrictions |
| Flashlights/lasers | allowed |
| Magwells | allowed |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | no |
A.2.4 Ten-Round Irons (TRI)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 10+1 |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Compensators/porting | no restrictions |
| Optics | no |
| Gas Pedals | Allowed on single-stack handguns only |
| Flashlights/lasers | Allowed on single-stack handguns only |
| Magwells | Allowed on single-stack handguns only |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | SAO (Single Action Only) handguns with external hammers are only permitted in single-stack configuration |
A.2.5 Ten-Round Optics (TRO)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 10+1 |
| Maximum magazine length | no |
| Compensators/porting | no restrictions |
| Optics | Slide-mounted optics allowed |
| Gas Pedals | Allowed on single-stack handguns only |
| Flashlights/lasers | Allowed on single-stack handguns only |
| Magwells | Allowed on single-stack handguns only |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | SAO (Single Action Only) handguns with external hammers are only permitted in single-stack configuration |
A.2.6 Revolver Open (REVO)
| Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal | 8 |
| Handgun requirement | Must be a revolver per Section 2.4.1 |
| Other restrictions | Auto/recoil-operated revolvers prohibited; SAO (Single Action Only) handguns prohibited |