Appendix A — Pistol Divisions Appendix

BAN STATE DIVISIONS - PCSL recognizes lower capacity versions of all core and recognized divisions when shot in a state or region that has laws restricting magazine capacity. These divisions (such as Competition-10, Practical-10, etc) are considered separate recognized divisions and will not be scored against their standard capacity counterparts (both at the individual match and in the PCR System).

A.1 PCSL Pistol - Core Divisions

A.1.1 Competition (COMP)

Minimum Caliber	9x19mm
Maximum caliber	.45 ACP
Maximum bullet velocity	1600 fps
Minimum power factor	No
Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal	30
Maximum magazine length	no
Handgun requirement	Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictions	no

A.1.2 Practical (PRAC)

Minimum Caliber	9x19mm
Maximum caliber	.45 ACP
Maximum bullet velocity	1600 fps
Minimum power factor	125
Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal	20
Maximum magazine length	no
compensators/porting	Not Allowed
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)

Minimum Caliber	9x19mm
Maximum caliber	.45 ACP
Maximum bullet velocity	1600 fps
Minimum power factor	125
Coupled magazines	Coupled (side-by-side) magazines are prohibited
Support devices	Tripods, bipods, bags, and related support devices are prohibited
Rifle requirement	Must be a rifle per Section 2.4.2
Other restrictions	no

A.1.4 Defensive Practical (DP)

	If non-ported/non-compensated	If ported/compensated
Maximum weight with empty magazine	34.0oz	29.0oz
Maximum barrel length (measured breech to muzzle)	4.52in	4.02in
Minimum Caliber	9x19mm	”
Maximum caliber	.45 ACP	”
Maximum bullet velocity	1600 fps	”
Minimum power factor	125	”
Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal	15	”
Maximum magazine length	no	”
Frame mounted optics	no	”
Gas Pedals	Allowed given a maximum added width of 3/8” (0.375”). Folding/deployable thumb rests will be measured in deployed configuration.	”
Flashlights/lasers	allowed	”
Magwells	maximum width of 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)

	If non-ported/non-compensated	If ported/compensated
Maximum weight with empty magazine	50.0oz	45.0oz
Maximum barrel length (measured breech to muzzle)	5.42in	5.02in
Minimum Caliber	9x19mm	”
Maximum caliber	.45 ACP	”
Maximum bullet velocity	1600 fps	”
Minimum power factor	125	”
Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal	20	”
Maximum magazine length	no	”
Frame mounted optics	no	”
Gas Pedals	Allowed given a maximum added width of 3/8” (0.375”). Folding/deployable thumb rests will be measured in stowed configuration.	”
Flashlights/lasers	allowed	”
Magwells	maximum width of 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 Pistol - Recognized Divisions

A.2.1 Rimfire Rifle (RFR)

Caliber	.22LR or .22Magnum only
Minimum power factor	no
Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal	unlimited
Support devices	Tripods, bipods, bags, and related support devices are prohibited
Rifle requirement	Must be a rifle per Section 2.4.2
Other restrictions	no
Steel targets	Many modern steel targets have no problem falling from .22LR fire. Steel that doesn’t fall can be called hit by an RO, or painted between competitors and checked for bullet strikes
Activator targets	Activator targets may not reliably fall from .22LR hits. Rimfire competitors shall be awarded full points on un-activated targets, without engagement(or penalties), provided they successfully hit the activator(s)

A.2.2 Rimfire Pistol (RFP)

Caliber	.22LR or .22Magnum only
Minimum power factor	no
Maximum rounds loaded in magazines at start signal	unlimited
Handgun requirement	Must be a handgun per Section 2.4.1
Other restrictions	no
Steel targets	Many modern steel targets have no problem falling from .22LR fire. Steel that doesn’t fall can be called hit by an RO, or painted between competitors and checked for bullet strikes
Activator targets	Activator targets may not reliably fall from .22LR hits. Rimfire competitors shall be awarded full points on un-activated targets, without engagement(or penalties), provided they successfully hit the activator(s)