A sport grounded in real equipment
EDCC turns practical skills into a structured competition. Competitors solve timed courses of fire with carry-relevant equipment, while consistent safety, scoring and classification standards make results clear and comparable.
EDCC questions, answered
What does EDCC stand for?
EDCC stands for EveryDay Carry & Compete. It is the name of both the practical shooting sport and the organisation that governs its rules, competitions and classification system.
What is the EDCC sport?
EDCC is a competitive practical shooting sport built around everyday carry realism. Competitors complete timed stages under strict safety rules, using defined firearm divisions and transparent time-plus-penalty scoring.
How does EDCC differ from other shooting sports?
EDCC deliberately keeps equipment and stage requirements relevant to everyday carry. Its divisions make comparable equipment compete together, while a structured classification system helps competitors measure progress fairly.
Which divisions does EDCC have?
EDCC includes Full Size, Compact Carry, Subcompact, Revolver and Pistol Caliber Carbine divisions, with dedicated optics variants where applicable. See the EDCC divisions guide.
Who can compete, and how do I start?
Eligible competitors can start through an affiliated club, learn the safety rules, choose the correct division for their equipment and register for a suitable local match.
The official EDCC Rulebook
Read the EDCC (EveryDay Carry & Compete) Rulebook for the complete safety, scoring, equipment and competition rules.