Appendix C — Shotgun Divisions Appendix

C.1 PCSL Shotgun - Core Divisions

There are no recognized divisions at this time.

C.2 PCSL Shotgun - Recognized Divisions

C.2.1 Open (OPEN)

Minimum Caliber 20 Gauge
Maximum Caliber 12 Gauge
Minimum power factor no
Shotgun requirement Must be a shotgun per Section 2.4.3
Other restrictions no

C.2.2 Modified (MOD)

Minimum Caliber 20 Gauge
Maximum Caliber 12 Gauge
Minimum power factor no
Magazine type Fixed single magazine tube only, no speed-loading devices allowed
Optical sight A single non-magnified optical sight is permitted
Flashlights/lasers No restrictions on flashlights/lasers
Barrel porting, Compensators, and Brakes allowed
Maximum magazine tube capacity none
Maximum rounds loaded at start signal 13 if starting chambered, 12 if starting with an empty chamber
Support devices Bipods, bags, and other related support devices may not be used
Shotgun requirement Must be a shotgun per Section 2.4.3
Other restrictions no

C.2.3 Practical (PRAC)

Minimum Caliber 20 Gauge
Maximum Caliber 12 Gauge
Minimum power factor no
Magazine type Fixed single magazine tube only, no speed-loading devices allowed
Optical sight A single non-magnified optical sight is permitted
Flashlights/lasers No restrictions on flashlights/lasers
Compensators, and Brakes no
Barrel porting allowed
Maximum barrel length 21.0in
Maximum magazine tube capacity 8
Maximum rounds loaded at start signal 9 if starting chambered, 8 if starting with an empty chamber
Support devices Bipods, bags, and other related support devices may not be used
Shotgun requirement Must be a shotgun per Section 2.4.3
Other restrictions no

C.2.4 Tactical (TAC)

Minimum Caliber 20 Gauge
Maximum Caliber 12 Gauge
Minimum power factor no
Magazine type Fixed single magazine tube only, no speed-loading devices allowed
Sights Iron sights only
Flashlights/lasers no
Barrel porting, Compensators, and Brakes no
Maximum magazine tube capacity none
Maximum rounds loaded at start signal 9 if starting chambered, 8 if starting with an empty chamber
Support devices Bipods, bags, and other related support devices may not be used
Shotgun requirement Must be a shotgun per Section 2.4.3
Other restrictions no