PCC OPTICS DIVISION
Optics Division
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1. |
Minimum Power Factor for Minor |
125 (Minor scoring only) |
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2. |
Maximum bullet velocity |
500 meters (1640 feet) per second (see below) |
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3. |
Minimum bullet weight |
115 grains (see below) |
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4. |
Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length |
9 mm (0.354″) / 19 mm (0.748″) |
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5. |
Permitted calibers |
9×19 mm, 9×21 mm, .357 SIG, .38 Super, .38 Super Comp, .40 S&W, .45 ACP |
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6. |
Maximum ammunition capacity (maximum to be loaded) |
33 rounds (32 in magazine) |
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7. |
Magazine couplers permitted |
No |
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8. |
Restriction on action type |
No |
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9. |
Optical/electronic sights |
Mandatory, see below |
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10. |
Compensators, sound and/or flash suppressors permitted |
Yes |
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11. |
The use of bipods, barricade stops and similar permitted |
No |
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12. |
Vertical front grip permitted, max length 152mm (6 inches) from the centerline of the barrel |
Yes |
Special conditions:
- Ammunition which exceeds the maximum bullet velocity will be treated as unsafe and must be withdrawn (see Rule 5.5.6).
- If the weight of the first bullet weighed under Rule 5.6.3.3 fails to meet the minimum bullet weight required, a second bullet will be weighed as a final and definitive bullet weight test.
- Kits that convert a handgun or rifle into a pistol caliber carbine are permitted.
- Only carbines fitted with one or more non-magnifying optical/electronic sight(s) may be used in PCC Optics Division.