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Hit Factor Competition Rules

1. General Competition Rules:

  • 1.1. Applicable Rules: All IPSC or USPSA rules apply unless specified otherwise in this document.
  • 1.2. Stage Inspections: Walkthroughs are permitted before the match starts. No activation of props is allowed during these walkthroughs.
    • 1.2.1. Inspection Timing: No inspections are allowed until the stage director has completed the build of the stage. This ensures that the stage director is not impeded in their task.
  • 1.3. Make Ready
    • 1.3.1. Sight Picture: Competitors may take a sight picture within one step of the “Make Ready” location before the start signal.
    • 1.3.2. Readiness Time Limit: Once given the make ready command, the competitor has 45 seconds to indicate they are ready to begin the stage.
      • 1.3.2.1. First Violation Penalty: Failure to indicate readiness within 45 seconds for the first-time results in a warning.
      • 1.3.2.2. Subsequent Violations: Any further violations of this rule will be considered a general procedural violation, with standard penalties applied as per established rules.
  • 1.4. Start Positions
    • 1.4.1. Handguns: Standing erect with arms at sides, firearm holstered.
    • 1.4.2. Carbines: Standing erect, buttstock touching the belt.
  • 1.5. Stage Shortcuts
    • 1.5.1. Default: Stepping outside the shooting area is prohibited, resulting in one procedural penalty per shot fired post-shortcut.
  • 1.5.1. Rules for Stepping Outside and Re-entry:
    • 1.5.1.1. Defining 'Stepping Out':
      • 1.5.1.1.1. A competitor who leaves the stage area, whether by foot or falling, will incur one procedural penalty for each shot fired while outside the stage area. This is in addition to any other procedural penalties that may apply.
        • 1.5.1.1.1.1. Accidental Exit: Accidental or brief touching of the ground outside the boundary with a part of the foot is not penalized unless it provides a competitive advantage.
    • 1.5.1.2. Modified Re-entry and Procedural Penalties:
      • 1.5.1.2.1. Stepping outside the shooting area will incur a Procedural Error (PE) penalty for each shot fired until the shooter returns to the shooting area from the point where they exited. This rule is designed to accommodate actions such as drop steps, provided they do not confer a competitive advantage or compromise safety.
      • 1.5.1.2.2. An exception is granted for start positions specified by the stage briefing to be outside the shooting area. Competitors beginning from these positions are not penalized for entering the shooting area to commence their course of fire.
    • 1.5.1.3. Jumping Over Boundaries: Jumping over stage boundary lines is permissible if the competitor's feet do not touch the ground outside the shooting area during the jump.
  • 1.5.2. Stage Briefing Exception:
    • 1.5.2.1. If the written stage briefing (WSB) explicitly permits stepping outside the shooting area, then such action is allowed for that specific stage, overriding the general rules stated above.
  • 1.6. Hand Usage Flexibility: No penalty for using the non-specified hand to support or scoop the firearm.
    • 1.6.1. For PCC, use the weak side of the body when firing in a weak-hand-only stage.
  • 1.7. Penalties for No-Shoots: Penalties apply for hits on steel no-shoots or paper no-shoot scoring areas, up to the stage's per-target hit limit.
  • 1.8. Varied Angles: Increased or decreased firing angles are allowed as detailed in the stage briefing.
  • 1.9. Calibration Challenges: Popper calibration requires only one test for validation.
  • 1.10. No Hit Limits: No maximum scoring hits per position or view.
  • 1.11. Match Balance: No stage ratios required for match balance.
  • 1.12. Classifications: Based on the highest achieved in either IPSC or USPSA.
  • 1.13. Recognized Categories:
    • 1.13.1. Lady
    • 1.13.2. Junior: 12-20 years
    • 1.13.3. Senior: 51-60 years
    • 1.13.4. Super Senior: 61+ years
    • 1.13.5. Law Enforcement
    • 1.13.6. Military
  • 1.14. Scoring Method: Electronic scoring system via tablets and PractiScore.
  • 1.15. Targets: All IPSC and USPSA approved targets are allowed.
  • 1.16. Range Commands: Any IPSC or USPSA range command may be used.

2. Divisions:

  • 2.1. General Principles: Firearms and equipment must comply with IPSC or USPSA division-specific rules unless specified otherwise in this document.
  • 2.2. Recognized divisions
    • 2.2.1. Open Division:
      • 2.2.1.1. Power Factor: Major & Minor
      • 2.2.1.2. Max Magazine Length: 6.742"
      • 2.2.1.3. Ammo Capacity: No limit
      • 2.2.1.4. Red Dot Sights: Permitted
    • 2.2.2. Limited Optics Division:
      • 2.2.2.1. Power Factor: Minor Only
      • 2.2.2.2. Max Magazine Length: 5.561" or 6.742" in single stack guns
      • 2.2.2.3. Ammo Capacity: No limit
      • 2.2.2.4. Red Dot Sights: Required (slide-mounted only)
    • 2.2.3. Carry Optics Division:
      • 2.2.3.1. Power Factor: Minor Only
      • 2.2.3.2. Max Magazine Length: 5.561"
      • 2.2.3.3. Ammo Capacity: No limit
      • 2.2.3.4. Red Dot Sights: Required (slide-mounted only)
    • 2.2.4. Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Division:
      • 2.2.4.1. Power Factor: Minor Only
      • 2.2.4.2. Max Magazine Length: N/A
      • 2.2.4.3. Ammo Capacity: No limit
      • 2.2.4.4. Red Dot Sights: Permitted
    • 2.2.5. Limited Division:
      • 2.2.5.1. Power Factor: Major & Minor
      • 2.2.5.2. Max Magazine Length: 5.561" or 6.742" in single stack guns
      • 2.2.5.3. Ammo Capacity: No limit
      • 2.2.5.4. Red Dot Sights: Not permitted
    • 2.2.6. Production Division:
      • 2.2.6.1. Power Factor: Minor Only
      • 2.2.6.2. Max Magazine Length: 5.561"
      • 2.2.6.3. Ammo Capacity: 15 rounds
      • 2.2.6.4. Red Dot Sights: Not permitted
    • 2.2.7. Single Stack Division:
      • 2.2.7.1. Power Factor: Major & Minor
      • 2.2.7.2. Max Magazine Length: 5.561"
      • 2.2.7.3. Ammo Capacity: Major PF - 8 rounds, Minor PF - 10 rounds
      • 2.2.7.4. Red Dot Sights: Not permitted
    • 2.2.8. Limited 10 Division:
      • 2.2.8.1. Power Factor: Major & Minor
      • 2.2.8.2. Max Magazine Length: 5.561" or 6.742" in single stack guns
      • 2.2.8.3. Ammo Capacity: 10 rounds
      • 2.2.8.4. Red Dot Sights: Not permitted
    • 2.2.9. Revolver Division:
      • 2.2.9.1. Power Factor: Major & Minor
      • 2.2.9.2. Max Magazine Length: N/A
      • 2.2.9.3. Ammo Capacity: Major PF - max 6 rounds, Minor PF - max 8 rounds before reload
      • 2.2.9.4. Red Dot Sights: Not permitted
  • 2.3. Power Factor
    • 2.3.1. Minimum power factor
      • 2.3.1.1. Minor: 125 PF
      • 2.3.1.2. Major: 165 PF