The Divisions List

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Open Division

1	Minimum power factor for Major	160
2	Minimum power factor for Minor	125
3	Minimum bullet weight	120 grain for major
4	Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length	9mm (0.354”) / 19mm (0.748")
5	Minimum bullet caliber for Major	No
6	Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix F2)	No
7	Maximum handgun size	No
8	Maximum magazine length	170mm (see Appendix F1)
9	Maximum ammunition capacity	No
10	Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from torso	50mm
11	Rule 5.2.3.1 applies	Yes
12	Restriction on position of holster and other equipment	No
13	Optical/electronic sights permitted	Yes
14	Compensators permitted	Yes
15	Ports permitted	Yes

Ammunition which fails to meet the minimum bullet weight above, but which chronographs at Major power factor, will be treated as unsafe and must be withdrawn (see Rule 5.5.6). If the weight of the first of eight chronograph testing rounds drawn from a competitor under Rule 5.6.3.2 fails to meet the minimum bullet weight required for Major power factor, Rule 5.6.3.6 will apply, and a second round will be weighed as a final and definitive bullet weight test.

Standard Division

1	Minimum power factor for Major	170
2	Minimum power factor for Minor	125
3	Minimum bullet weight	No
4	Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length	9mm (0.354”) / 19mm (0.748")
5	Minimum bullet caliber for Major	10mm (0.40”)
6	Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix F2)	No
7	Maximum handgun size	Yes, see below
8	Maximum magazine length	Yes, see below
9	Maximum ammunition capacity	No
10	Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from torso	50mm
11	Rule 5.2.3.1 applies	Yes
12	Restriction on position of holster and other equipment	Yes, see below
13	Optical/electronic sights permitted	No
14	Compensators permitted	No
15	Ports permitted	No, see below

A handgun in its ready condition (See Section 8.1), but unloaded and with an empty magazine inserted or empty cylinder closed, must fit wholly within the confines of a box which has internal dimensions of 225mm x 150mm x 45mm (tolerance of +1 mm, -0 mm). Note that all magazines must comply, failing which Rule 6.2.5.1 will apply. When a handgun is inserted into the box, rear adjustable sights may be slightly depressed, but all other features of the handgun, (e.g. collapsible and/or folding sights, slide rackers, thumb rests, external hammers, grips etc), must be fully extended or deployed. Additionally, telescoping magazines and/or magazines with spring-loaded bases or base pads are expressly prohibited.
Neither the handgun, nor any of its attachments, nor any allied equipment (e.g. magazines or other loading devices), can extend forward of the line illustrated in Appendix F3. Any such items a Range Officer deems not to be in compliance must be safely and promptly adjusted, failing which Rule 6.2.5.1 will apply.
Only porting of barrels is prohibited. Slides may be ported.

Modified Division

1	Minimum power factor for Major	170
2	Minimum power factor for Minor	125
3	Minimum bullet weight	No
4	Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length	9mm (0.354”) / 19mm (0.748")
5	Minimum caliber for Major	10mm (0.40”)
6	Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix F2)	No
7	Maximum handgun size	Yes, see below
8	Maximum magazine length	Yes, see below
9	Maximum ammunition capacity	No
10	Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from torso	50mm
11	Rule 5.2.3.1 applies	Yes
12	Restriction on position of holster and other equipment	Yes, see below
13	Optical/electronic sights permitted	Yes
14	Compensators permitted	Yes
15	Ports permitted	Yes

A handgun in its ready condition (See Section 8.1), but unloaded and with an empty magazine inserted or empty cylinder closed, must fit wholly within the confines of a box which has internal dimensions of 225mm x 150mm x 45mm (tolerance of +1 mm, -0 mm). Note that all magazines must comply, failing which Rule 6.2.5.1 will apply. When a handgun is inserted into the box, rear adjustable sights may be slightly depressed, but all other features of the handgun and magazines, including collapsible and/or folding optical/electronic sights, must be in the same state of deployment as when the Start Signal is given.
Neither the handgun, nor any of its attachments, nor any allied equipment (e.g. magazines or other loading devices), can extend forward of the line illustrated in Appendix F3. Any such items a Range Officer deems not to be in compliance must be safely and promptly adjusted, failing which Rule 6.2.5.1 will apply.

Production Division

1	Minimum power factor for Major	Not applicable
2	Minimum power factor for Minor	125
3	Minimum bullet weight	No
4	Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length	9mm (0.354”) / 19mm (0.748")
5	Minimum bullet caliber for Major	Not applicable
6	Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix F2)	2.27 kg (5lbs) for first shot
7	Maximum handgun size	Maximum barrel length 127mm (5”)
8	Maximum magazine length	Yes, see below.
9	Maximum ammunition capacity	No
10	Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from torso	50mm
11	Rule 5.2.3.1 applies	Yes
12	Restriction on position of holster and other equipment	Yes, see below.
13	Optical/electronic sights permitted	No
14	Compensators permitted	No
15	Ports permitted	No

Only handguns approved and listed on the IPSC website may be used in Production Division.
Single-action-only handguns are prohibited. Handguns with external hammers must be fully decocked. First shot attempted must be double action. Competitors in this Division who, after the issuance of the start signal and prior to attempting the first shot, cock the hammer on a handgun which has a loaded chamber, will incur one procedural penalty per occurrence. Note that a procedural penalty will not be assessed in respect of courses of fire where the ready condition requires the competitor to prepare the handgun with an empty chamber. In these cases, the competitor may fire the first shot single action.
Neither the handgun, nor any of its attachments, nor any allied equipment (e.g. magazines or other loading devices), can extend forward of the line illustrated in Appendix F3. Any such items a Range Officer deems not to be in compliance must be safely and promptly adjusted, failing which Rule 6.2.5.1 will apply.
Original parts and components offered by the OFM as standard equipment, or as an option, for a specific model handgun on the IPSC approved handgun list are permitted, subject to the following:
1. Modifications to them, other than minor detailing, are prohibited. Prohibited modifications include changing the original color and/or finish of a handgun, and/or adding stripes or other embellishments.
2. Base plates and/or any other devices which provide additional ammunition capacity (e.g. "+2" magazine extensions), are prohibited.
3. Sights may be trimmed, adjusted and/or have sight black applied.
Aftermarket parts, components and accessories are prohibited, except as follows:
1. Aftermarket magazines which match the external dimensions of standard magazines offered by the OFM for the approved handgun are permitted.
2. Aftermarket sights of the same type and kind offered by the OFM for the approved handgun are permitted, provided their installation and/or adjustment requires no alteration to the handgun.
3. Aftermarket grips which match the profile of the OFM standard for the approved handgun and/or the application of tape on grips is permitted, however, rubber sleeves are prohibited.
A competitor who fails to comply with any of the requirements above will be subject to Rule 6.2.5.1

Revolver-Standard Division

1	Minimum power factor for Major	170
2	Minimum power factor for Minor	125
3	Minimum bullet weight	No
4	Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length	9mm (0.354”) / 19mm (0.748")
5	Minimum caliber for Major	No
6	Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix F2)	No
7	Maximum handgun size	No
8	Maximum magazine length	Not applicable
9	Maximum ammunition capacity	No, see below
10	Max. distance of handgun and speed loaders from torso	50mm
11	Rule 5.2.3.1 applies	Yes
12	Restriction on position of holster and other equipment	No
13	Optical/electronic sights permitted	No
14	Compensators permitted	No
15	Ports permitted	No

No limit on cylinder capacity, however, a maximum of 6 rounds to be fired before reloading. Violations will incur one procedural penalty per occurrence.
Any complete revolver (or a revolver assembled from components), produced by an OFM and available to the general public (except prototypes) is permitted.
Modifications such as weights or other devices to control and/or to reduce recoil are prohibited.
Modifications which are permitted are limited to:
1. Replacement of, or modification to, sights, hammers and cylinder releases;
2. Replacement barrels, provided the barrel length, weight and profile are the same as the OFM standard;
3. Cosmetic enhancements which do not give a competitive advantage (e.g. plating, checkering of frames, custom grips);
4. Chamfering and/or modifications to the cylinder to accept "Moon Clips".
5. Replacement springs, and modifications to enhance the operation of the trigger.
"Self-loading" revolvers with retractable slides are prohibited in this Division.

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