In CMA, there are handgun and 2-gun (rifle and handgun combined) competitions. Handguns are grouped into 4 and rifles into 3 divisions, depending on their characteristics and specifications. The divisions provide a level playing field for the competitors. We encourage the use of standard, mass production firearms with modern safety features that are suitable for duty usage by military and police forces. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef6673_b0d8a57e3150407998d0b5fce9e7e2b6~mv2.jpg https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef6673_f4482bdb4b324b89ad4e896aa9cd8f14~mv2.jpg https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef6673_ec0c3a551d90425699219e85e525d765~mv2.jpg

A pistol holster used in CMA must - be a strong side OWB (Outside the Waist Band) belt holster - protect the firearm from moving with a minimum of level 1 (passive) retention - cover the trigger and prevent it from being activated - the entire front strap of the pistol must be above the belt - have a closed front: maximal distance between breech face of fully holstered pistol and beginning of closed front is 40mm - be positioned at the 9h or 3h position on the belt - hold the firearm vertically or with a maximum muzzle rearward cant of 20º - hold the firearm with a maximum distance of 20mm between firearm and belt Clothing must be worn in a way that it cannot interfere with the safe holstering or drawing of the firearm. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef6673_cd2d044c954c432fbcfea7558a5a1949~mv2.jpg

Magazines may be carried in pockets or in magazine pouches. Magazine pouches must: - cover minimum 50mm of the magazine on all sides - hold the magazine vertical or with maximum cant of 10º in either direction - hold the magazine with with long edge towards the body (no ‘bullet out’ position) - hold the magazine with a maximum distance of 20mm between magazine and belt - be positioned at the opposite side of the holster roughly at the 3h or 9h position on the belt https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef6673_eedf66de83d94fcd8fd6b4040c37f207~mv2.jpg

For handgun competitions, the answer is no. For 2-Gun competitions, you can use a drop pouch positioned anywhere on your belt. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef6673_160a5f1c9f7841f1aedff6a3412fbfa8~mv2.jpg

CMA provides several possibilities: 1) Participate in normal matches Military and police personnel can participate in normal matches with their duty gear starting in the Duty category. 2) Military application In the appendix B1, exceptions and deviations for a military application are defined. It can be found on the rules page: https://www.cma-sport.com/rule-book (https://www.cma-sport.com/rule-book) 3) Police application An appendix for police application is being created and will be released in the near future. In all cases, the firearms used have to fit into a CMA division.

Yes. It's completely up to the shooter to wear suitable protectors. Depending on the floor, protectors are recommended for kneeling and prone positions. You can put them on for one stage and leave them off for another one.

CMA allows one belt that needs to go through all but 2 belt loops of the trousers. This can be a normal, sturdy belt and there's no need for a specialized kind of competition belt system.

No. You will need your rifle spare mag in a belt mag pouch or in a trouser pocket.

There are countless readily available firearms that will fit into one of the CMA divisions. However, some particular firearms available on the market may just be too big, too heavy or have some excluded specifications or features. Many popular modifications, replacement parts and accessories are allowed. For example: rounding edges, installing aftermarket sights, installing weapon mounted lights or using aftermarket magazines is no problem as long as the firearm still fulfills the division requirements. However, modifications that may degrade or even negate the safety characteristics of a firearm are not allowed. This concerns, in particular, all parts related to the firing mechanism such as for example: trigger assemblies, trigger parts, related springs, related sears, transfer bars, strikers, firing pins, hammers and so on. Replacing or modifying individual or a combination of such parts may render the firearm less safe or even make it outright unsafe. Such actions may, for example, increase the risk of accidental or negligent discharges, compromise drop safety or cause the gun to fire multiple shots with one trigger pull. Those parts may therefore not be modified. Replacement parts may only be used if they are made by or are explicitly approved as completely safe by the firearm manufacturer for that particular firearm and model. Safety is the top priority in CMA. We are convinced that it is irresponsible to take unnecessary, careless or even negligent risks with regard to firearm and shooting safety.