Equipment Needed: Holster, magazine /speed loader pouches, minimum 4 magazines for Semi – Auto, 6 rounds only in each magazine, and minimum 4 speed loaders for Revolver
FIREARMS Rule 3.2 and 3.3 of the current N.R.A. Police Combat Rule Book.
PERMITTED: Semi-Automatic Service Pistol – Factory manufactured (catalog item) center-fire semi-automatic pistol of .35 caliber or larger, barrel length not to exceed 5.5 inches (replacement barrels cannot be longer than the original).
Service Revolver - A revolver capable of chambering and firing standard 158-grain lead, .38 special service load. It must be a factory manufactured revolver with no external modifications, except for grips/stocks which may be modified or changed because of the size of a competitor’s hand or to facilitate loading
a. Trigger - Must have single and double action capability.
b. Sights - Fixed or adjustable rear sight. Adjustable front sight is not authorized.
Front sight must be a ramp or post as sold by the manufacturer of the firearm.
Manufacturer’s sights may be replaced with service type luminescent night
sights.
c. Barrel - Length not to exceed four inches.
d. Chamfered cylinders are allowed.
AMMO:
Either hand loaded or factory loaded round nose, semi-wadcutter or wadcutter ammunition, .32 caliber or larger, may be used. No High-Speed or Magnum ammunition will be allowed (Rule 3.17).
HOLSTER:A conventional right or left-handed holster, or NRA PPC holster must be used. For safety reasons shoulder, cross-draw or holsters that require the insertion of a finger within the trigger guard will not be permitted. The holster cannot be tied down.
LOADING:All loading will be with cartridges taken from the Competitor’s pocket, cartridge belt, mechanical loaders or special pouch. Cartridge belts and special pouches may be used if they are practical for Police Duty use. It is the Competitor’s responsibility to have sufficient ammunition in his/her possession to complete the event. If the equipment to be used is questionable, it should be submitted to the Match Official for a decision prior to firing the first match. All loading will be with six cartridges. The time for reloading is included in the time for each match or stage.
OPTICAL DEVICES: No optical devices (other than normal glasses worn for corrective eyesight purposes or sunglasses.
