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Appendix A — Pistol Divisions Appendix

A.1 PCSL Air Pistol - Core Divisions

A.1.1 Competition (COMP)

Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal21+1
Maximum magazine lengthno
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsno

A.1.2 Practical (PRAC)

Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal15+1
Maximum magazine lengthno
Compensators/portingno restrictions
Frame mounted opticsno
Gas Pedalsno restrictions
Flashlights/lasersallowed
Magwellsallowed
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsno

A.1.3 Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)

Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signalno restriction
Coupled magazinesCoupled (side-by-side) magazines are prohibited
Support devicesTripods, bipods, bags, and related support devices are prohibited
OpticsMagnified optical sights are prohibited
Rifle requirementMust be a rifle per Section 2.4.2
Other restrictionsno

A.1.4 Defensive Practical (DP)

Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal15+1
Maximum weight with empty magazine1kg(35oz)
Maximum barrel length (measured breech to muzzle)12cm(4.72in)
Maximum magazine lengthno
Frame mounted opticsno
Gas PedalsAllowed given a maximum added width of 9.5mm(0.375in). Folding/deployable thumb rests will be measured in deployed configuration.
Flashlights/lasersallowed
Magwellsmaximum width of 41.5mm(1.625in)
Concealment requirementMust be shot from concealment (Section 2.10)
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsno

A.1.5 Defensive Competition (DC)

Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal21+1
Maximum weight with empty magazine1.5kg(53oz)
Maximum barrel length (measured breech to muzzle)14cm(5.51in)
Maximum magazine lengthno
Frame mounted opticsno
Gas PedalsAllowed given a maximum added width of 9.5mm(0.375"). Folding/deployable thumb rests will be measured in stowed configuration.
Flashlights/lasersallowed
Magwellsmaximum width of 41.5mm(1.625in)
Concealment requirementMust be shot from concealment (Section 2.10)
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsno

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 signal15+1
Maximum magazine lengthno
Compensators/portingno restrictions
Opticsno
Gas Pedalsno restrictions
Flashlights/lasersallowed
Magwellsallowed
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsno

A.2.4 Ten-Round Irons (TRI)

Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal10+1
Maximum magazine lengthno
Compensators/portingno restrictions
Opticsno
Gas PedalsAllowed on single-stack handguns only
Flashlights/lasersAllowed on single-stack handguns only
MagwellsAllowed on single-stack handguns only
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsSAO (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 signal10+1
Maximum magazine lengthno
Compensators/portingno restrictions
OpticsSlide-mounted optics allowed
Gas PedalsAllowed on single-stack handguns only
Flashlights/lasersAllowed on single-stack handguns only
MagwellsAllowed on single-stack handguns only
Handgun requirementMust be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsSAO (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 signal8
Handgun requirementMust be a revolver per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictionsAuto/recoil-operated revolvers prohibited; SAO (Single Action Only) handguns prohibited