USPSA Handgun Competition Rules January 2008

4.5.1.1 Exception - a competitor is allowed to move stone, sand or other
loose material at the starting position for the purposes of achieving
level and stable footing.
4.5.2 The competitor may request that Match Officials take corrective
actions to ensure consistency in respect of the range surface, the presentation
of targets and/or any other matter. The Range Master will
have final authority concerning all such requests.
4.6 Range Equipment Failure and Other Issues
4.6.1 Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all
competitors. Range equipment failure includes, the displacement of
paper targets, the premature activation of metal or moving targets, the
failure to reset moving targets or steel targets, the malfunction of
mechanically or electrically operated equipment, and the failure of
props such as openings, ports, and barriers.
4.6.1.1 The declaration and/or use of any loaded (see Appendix A3) or
unloaded firearm as “range equipment” is prohibited.
4.6.2 A competitor who is unable to complete a course of fire due to range
equipment failure, or if a metal or moving target was not reset prior to
his attempt at a course of fire, must be required to reshoot the course of
fire after corrective actions have been taken.
4.6.3 Chronic malfunction of equipment in a course of fire may result in the
removal of that stage from the match results (see Rule 2.3.4).
CHAPTER 5: Competitor Equipment
5.1 Handguns
5.1.1 Handguns are separated and defined by Divisions (see Appendix D),
however, courses of fire must remain consistent for all Divisions.
5.1.2 The minimum cartridge case dimension for handguns to be used in
USPSA matches is 9x19 mm. The minimum bullet diameter is 9 mm
(.354 inches).
5.1.3 Sights – Types of sights identified by USPSA are:
5.1.3.1 “Open sights” - aiming devices fitted to a handgun which do not
use electronic circuitry and/or lenses.
5.1.3.2 “Optical/electronic sights” - aiming devices fitted to a handgun
which use electronic circuitry and/or lenses.
5.1.3.3 The Range Master is the final authority in respect of the classification
of any sights used in an USPSA match and/or their compliance
with these rules, including the Divisions in Appendix D.
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