Guns USPSA: Carry Optics Provisional Division Recoil Staff August 7, 2015 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More The United States Practical Shooting Association has announced a new provisional division to offer the growing number of users of slide mounted optics a place to play: For decades, USPSA has shaped the pistol industry through its shooters who constantly made their firearms more accurate, comfortable and reliable. From handmade beavertails, thumb safeties and mag wells to electronic sights and porting, our competitors have been instrumental in pushing firearms manufacturing forward. Recently, the tides have started to turn, and it is USPSA who must keep up with the industry. We have recognized the progression of lightweight carry pistols that are being outfitted with slide mounted electronic optics. In an attempt to answer this growing trend, USPSA has approved the provisional division of Carry Optics. For the remainder of 2015, Carry Optics will be recognized at sanctioned Level 1 USPSA events. At the next in-person USPSA BOD meeting, Jan 23-24, 2016, the Board will evaluate member participation, industry response and growth trends to decide if Carry Optics can remain a viable division within USPSA. The division rules will stay very restrictive to avoid the potential “arms race” and will keep the requirements strictly in line with industry offerings. A complete appendix of Carry Optics division specifications will be available at www.uspsa.org in the coming days. We are excited to see how this new division will be received by our members and the industry. Phil Strader — President US Practical Shooting Association The provisional rules are posted here. The most important one to note is, “Milling of slide — only as required to insert optical sights A slide may be modified specifically for the purpose of installing optical sights, and for no other purpose.” Competitors won't need a factory optics model to play, but the pistol must otherwise be visually identical to a factory model. There's also a weight limit of 35oz that has some steel frame pistol aficionados less than pleased with the rules. RECOIL will be following what develops with this new division and what new firearms manufacturer's may introduce as a result. Explore RECOILweb:Agilite K-Zero: The Perfect Low-Profile Plate Carrier?The Latest SilencerCo Summit Collaboration: Nighthawk CustomOracle Arms 2311: The Perfect Hybrid?Best .22 Magnum Revolver: Buyer's Guide [2024] NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
