Hitler Finds Out USPSA Carry Optics Division is Already Gamed

By Bob Owens

You know what this world needs? More Downfall parodies.

This one is admittedly cast at a very narrow audience, the handgun competition shooters of the U.S. Practical Shooting Association. In specific, it seems aimed at developments that seem to have undermined their goal of creating a Carry Optics division aimed squarely at popular striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols,such as Glocks, M&Ps, and XDs.

The division was only recently announced:

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, …read more

Source:: Bearing Arms