USPSA Handgun Competition Rules January 2008

If a retaining strap is attached to a holster or magazine pouch, it
must be applied or closed prior to issuance of the “Standby”
command.
5.2.6 USPSA Handgun matches will not require the use of a particular type
or brand of holster. However, the Range Master may deem that a competitor’s
holster is unsafe and order that it be improved to his satisfaction,
failing which it must be withdrawn from the match. Divisions may
restrict a specific type of holster.
5.2.7 Competitors must not be permitted to commence a course of fire wearing:
5.2.7.1 A shoulder holster or “tie-down” rig (visible or otherwise),
except as specified in Rule 5.2.8,
5.2.7.2 A holster with the heel of the butt of the handgun below the top
of the belt, except as specified in Appendix D, or otherwise indicated
in Rule 5.2.8.
5.2.7.3 A holster with the muzzle of the handgun pointing further than
3 feet from the competitor’s feet while standing relaxed,
5.2.7.4 A holster which does not completely prevent access to, or activation
of, the trigger of the handgun while holstered.
5.2.8 Competitors deemed by the Match Director to be full-time law enforcement
officers with arrest powers or military personnel on current active
duty orders, may be entitled to use their duty holsters or similar holster
and related equipment when such equipment does not strictly satisfy
the equipment or other requirements of the declared Division. The
Range Master will remain the final authority in respect of the safety
and suitability of using such equipment at USPSA matches. The use of
such equipment, except as otherwise permitted in the rules, is restricted
to Level I matches only.
5.2.9 Competitors deemed by the Range Master to be significantly disabled
may be given special dispensation in relation to the type and/or placement
of their holster and related equipment, and the Range Master will
remain the final authority in respect of the safety and suitability of
using such equipment at USPSA matches.
5.3 Appropriate Dress
5.3.1 The use of offensive or objectionable garments is not allowed. The
Match Director will have final authority in respect of what garments
competitors are allowed to wear.
5.4 Eye and Ear Protection
5.4.1 All persons near an area potentially exposed to ricochet debris or bul-
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