Why divisions matter
Divisions group shooters with comparable equipment so results are meaningful. A shooter using an optic-equipped full-size pistol is not in the same band as a shooter running a subcompact pistol from deep concealment.
Core EDCC divisions
- FUL — Full Size Pistol.
- OPT — Full Size Optics.
- CCP — Compact Carry Pistol.
- CCO — Compact Carry Optics.
- SUB — Subcompact Carry Pistol.
- SCO — Subcompact Carry Optics.
- REV — Revolver.
- PCC — Pistol Caliber Carbine.
Calibers and minimum power factor
FUL and OPT: 9×19 mm or larger handgun cartridges, minimum PF 125. CCP and CCO: 9×19 mm or larger handgun cartridges, minimum PF 110. SUB and SCO: 9×19 mm or larger handgun cartridges, minimum PF 110; when using .380 ACP (.380 Auto / 9×17 mm), minimum PF 85. REV: minimum caliber .38 Special or 9×19 mm in compatible revolvers, minimum PF 110; no exhaustive cartridge list or maximum caliber is specified. PCC (and the PCC10 equipment variant): only 9×19 mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, 10 mm Auto and .45 ACP, minimum PF 125.
See Shooter's Manual, Article 33.3 for the governing rule and division specifications for equipment requirements.
How division rules are written
Each division specifies the equipment band: pistol size, holster type, magazine count, optic eligibility and any concealment requirement. Detailed division specifications are in the EDCC Shooter's Manual.
Classification by division
Classification is per-division. A shooter can be classified at different tiers across different divisions because the equipment band changes the achievable performance ceiling. See EDCC classification system.