Scoring

Competitors are to engage the targets in the shortest time possible. The scoring method is called "tid pluss" (lit. time plus), which differs from the Comstock scoring method used within IPSC. With time plus scoring, time is added for misses, poor hits, no-shoots and procedural errors. Together with the stage time, these time penalties are added and accumulates throughout the match. The scoring system has some similarities with what is known as "points down" scoring.

The winner is the one with lowest total time value after having completed all stages.

Targets

The IPSC Target is used in sivilpisol.

Only IPSC paper targets are used. Each stage can have a maximum of 5 targets.

Equipment rules

There are 5 equipment classes numbered from 1 to 5. Unlike IPSC, the ammunition does not have to satisfy any power factor requirements. Since the 2012 season, there are two different measurement boxes for checking equipment compliance. Class 1 uses a box with dimensions 185 × 120 × 30 mm, while Class 2 and 3 uses a box with dimensions 185 × 135 × 34 mm.

Class 1

Class 1 is for the smallest pistols and revolvers. The caliber must have a diameter less than 8 mm. With any of its empty magazines inserted, the firearm must fit inside the smallest measuring box that is 185 × 120 × 30 mm (until 2012, the measuring box was 125 × 91 × 26 mm). The minimum trigger pull weight is 800 grams. Ports or compensators are not allowed. Class 1 differs from the other equipment classes on a couple of points:

• The competitor starts the course of fire with the firearm in the 45° position. The holster is only used for transport.
• Changing magazines is permitted, but can not be required by the stage brief. Magazines can be loaded with a maximum of 6 rounds (+1 in chamber on loaded starts).
• Only one scoring hit per target (as opposed to two for the other classes).

Class 2

Class 2 is for pistols only, which must fit inside a box measuring 185 × 135 × 34 mm with any of its empty magazines inserted. The bullet diameter must measure between 8 and 9.9 mm, like for example 9×19 mm. Ports or compensators are not allowed. The minimum trigger pull weight is 800 grams. The holster position must satisfy the same requirements as for the IPSC Standard division.

Class 3

Class 3 is for pistols only, which must fit inside a box measuring 185 × 135 × 34 mm with any of its empty magazines inserted. The bullet diameter must measure 10 mm or larger, like for example 40 S&W. Ports or compensators are not allowed. The minimum trigger pull weight is 800 grams. The holster position must satisfy the same requirements as for the IPSC Standard division.

Class 4

Class 4 is for revolvers only, and require a bullet diameter of 7.5 mm (e.g. .32 ACP) or larger. No measurement box is used, instead there is a requirement that the barrel length is no longer than 80 mm (approx. 3.14 inches). The cylinder can be loaded with 6 maximum rounds. Ports or compensators are not allowed. There is no lower trigger pull weight limit, but only "double action" revolvers are allowed. The holster position must satisfy the same requirements as for the IPSC Standard division.

Class 5

Class 5, sometimes called "Rimfire Open", is a class for most pistols and revolvers using the .22 LR cartridge. There is no measurement box. The holster position must satisfy the same requirements as for the IPSC Open division. Class 5 is the only equipment class that permits optical sights, as well as porting or compensators. Iron sights are also allowed. Each magazine may be loaded with a maximum of ten rounds (+1 in the chamber for loaded starts). The minimum trigger pull weight is 800 grams.