To simplify I've stripped down the whole classification thing... No "He-Man" class. Just Open, Tac- Irons and Tac-Optics.
Bsically your long gun will determin your class.. No "open" for HG's
Firearms Classifications
(Open Class, Tactical Class Iron or Scoped, Heavy Metal)
Handgun
Tactical Class
Handguns must be of a factory configuration.
Internal modifications are allowed providing they do not alter the original factory configuration of the handgun.
Handguns with custom or factory installed electronic sights, optical sights, extended sights, compensators or barrel porting are NOT allowed in this class.
So basically any normally ODPL/IDPA legal pistol. No tricked out "race guns"
Heavy Metal Class
Handguns must comply with Tactical Handgun rules and be .45 caliber.
Rifle
Open Class
No limitations on accessories.
Tactical Class
Rifles must be of a factory configuration
Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the rifle.
Tactical Class scoped rifles may be equipped with no more than one (1) optical sight.
Rifle supporting devices (i.e. bipods, etc.) are not allowed in this class.
Rifle may have a compensator that is no more than 1” in diameter and 3” in length.
Heavy Metal Class
Rifles must comply with Tactical Class rifle rules.
Rifles will be .308 Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) or larger caliber.
No optical sights allowed in this class.
Shotgun
Open Class
No limitations on accessories
Shotgun detachable magazines and speed loaders are allowed in Open Class.
Tactical Class
Shotguns must be of a factory configuration.
Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the shotgun.
No electronic or optical sights are allowed on shotguns in this class.
No shotgun supporting devices (i.e. bipods, etc.) are allowed in this class.
No compensators or porting on barrels allowed in this class.
No shotgun in Tactical class may be loaded with more than 9 rounds at any time.
No shotgun speed loaders or shotguns with detachable magazines are allowed in this class.
Heavy Metal Class
Shotguns must comply with Tactical Shotgun rules.
Only 12 gauge shotguns are allowed in this class.
Only pump actions are allowed in this class.
Classes
Open Class
Any Open Class gun puts the competitor in Open Class for the entire match.
Competitor will shoot firearms which comply with the Firearms Classification rules for Open Class.
Tactical Class-Iron Sighted Rifle (Tac-Irons)
Competitor will shoot firearms which comply with the Firearms Classification rules for Tactical Class, but must use a rifle with iron sights.
Tactical Class-Scoped Rifle (Tac-Optics)
Competitor will shoot firearms which comply with the Firearms Classification rules for Tactical Class, but must use a rifle with an (one) optical sight.
Heavy Metal Class
Competitor will shoot firearms which comply with the Firearms Classification rules for Heavy Metal Class.