USPSA Handgun Competition Rules January 2008

6.2 Match Divisions
6.2.1 USPSA Divisions recognize different handguns and equipment (see
Appendix D). Each match must recognize at least one Division. When
multiple Divisions are available in a match, each Division must be
scored separately and independently, and match results must recognize
a winner in each Division.
6.2.2 In USPSA sanctioned matches, the minimum number of competitors
stipulated in Appendix A2 must compete in each Division for it to be
recognized. If there are insufficient competitors in a Division, the
Match Director may allow that Division to stand without official
USPSA recognition.
6.2.3 Prior to the commencement of a match, each competitor must declare
one Division for score. Match Officials should check holsters and other
competitor equipment for compliance with the declared Division prior
to the competitor making an attempt at any of the courses of fire.
6.2.4 Subject to the prior approval of the Match Director, a competitor may
enter a match in more than one Division. However, the competitor may
compete for match score in only one Division, and that must be the first
attempt in all cases. Any subsequent attempts in another Division will
not count for match recognition.
6.2.4.1 Level I matches may allow competitors to enter multiple
Divisions for match recognition.
6.2.5 Where a Division is unavailable or deleted, or where a competitor fails
to declare a specific Division prior to the commencement of a match,
the competitor will be placed in the Division which, in the opinion of
the Range Master, most closely identifies with the competitor’s equipment.
If, in the opinion of the Range Master, no suitable Division is
available, the competitor will shoot the match for no score.
6.2.5.1 However, if a competitor fails to satisfy the equipment or other
requirements of a declared Division during a course of fire, the
competitor will be placed in Open Division, if available, otherwise
the competitor will shoot the match for no score.
6.2.5.2 A competitor who is classified or reclassified as above must be
notified as soon as possible. The Range Master’s decision on
these matters is final.
6.2.6 A match disqualification incurred by a competitor, at any time during a
match, will prevent the competitor from further participation in the
match including any subsequent attempts in another Division.
However, this is not retroactive. Any previous and complete match
scores from another Division will be included for recognition and
awards in that Division.
6.2.7 Recognition of a competitor in a specific Division will not preclude
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