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USPSA Carry Optics 2026 Rules Update

USPSA Carry Optics 2026 Rules Update

Key Questions

What is the key rule for USPSA Carry Optics compliance in 2026?

All factory safety mechanisms must remain functional, including drop safeties, firing pin blocks, grip safeties, and manual thumb safeties.

How does the 2026 Carry Optics guide affect gun modifications?

Shooters cannot disable any factory safety features, which directly influences allowed modifications and overall setup choices for legal match participation.

Where can competitors find the full 2026 USPSA Carry Optics rules?

A complete guide titled USPSA Carry Optics Rules: The Complete 2026 Guide details all compliance requirements for the division.

Complete guide stresses keeping all factory safety mechanisms functional for division compliance. Directly affects gun setup choices and match legality for Carry Optics shooters.

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Updated May 16, 2026