Setting up belt for first timer

[Bunnies4r5]

Hey guys so I just recently bought everything I need to start competing in uspsa carry optics and was hoping you guys could help clarify exactly how my belt and holster need to be set up. I know the holster can't be more then 2 inches from my body but I recall there being a certain point forward that I could put it and also a legal ride height as well. Could you guys clarify this for me? I'll be using a red hill tactical holster and boss hanger on a DAA belt with DAA mag pouches. Is there also position requirements for the mag pouches? I'm thinking gun and mag pouches at 3oclock and 9oclock or maybe 10 oclock for the mag pouches if it's legal. What do you guys think?

 

Thanks in advance!

[N3WWN]

Welcome to the sport!

 

You will want to become familiar with the rules as every USPSA match is (supposed to be) run under these exact rules:

https://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-USPSA-Competition-Rules.pdf

 

The equipment requirements for Carry Optics (CO) is covered in App D7.

 

The location of the equipment is covered in App E3:

 

 

To answer your specific questions:

• Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from inner side of belt is 2 1/8” (width of an overlay)
• 5.2.7.2 states the heel of the butt of the handgun must be above the top of the belt, except as indicated in Rule 5.2.8 for Law Enforcement/Military duty holsters, and approved by the RM
• The 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions will almost definitely be legal, but the 10 o'clock position may also be legal, depending on your body shape, cant of the gun/pouches, etc.  Nothing but the optic can extend past that red line that spans the hip bones.

Enjoy the sport, be safe and have fun!

[Bunnies4r5]

Thank you,

 

That graphic is very helpful

[Packageman]

Is this for CO division only?

[LuvDog]

CO and production are the same.  

[Packageman]

Thank you 

[HOGRIDER]

On 1/12/2021 at 9:47 AM, N3WWN said:

Welcome to the sport!

 

You will want to become familiar with the rules as every USPSA match is (supposed to be) run under these exact rules:

https://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-USPSA-Competition-Rules.pdf

 

The equipment requirements for Carry Optics (CO) is covered in App D7.

 

The location of the equipment is covered in App E3:

 

 

To answer your specific questions:

• Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from inner side of belt is 2 1/8” (width of an overlay)
• 5.2.7.2 states the heel of the butt of the handgun must be above the top of the belt, except as indicated in Rule 5.2.8 for Law Enforcement/Military duty holsters, and approved by the RM
• The 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions will almost definitely be legal, but the 10 o'clock position may also be legal, depending on your body shape, cant of the gun/pouches, etc.  Nothing but the optic can extend past that red line that spans the hip bones.

Enjoy the sport, be safe and have fun!

As I'm setting up a new rig for (first time in) Production, it now appears the restrictions on holster/mag pouch placement forward of the hip bone have been removed:

 

https://youtu.be/FxyKdBnsQIw?t=30

 

https://uspsa.org/announcement/738