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1. HSH International Shooting Sport Noor i E Federation ISSF And USA SHOOTING TECHNICAL RULES FOR ALL SHOOTING DISCIPLINES Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Effective 1 February 2010 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 175 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 6 11 6 12 6 13 6 14 6 15 6 16 6 17 6 18 6 19 6 20 Note 176 GENERAL SAFE EY EE RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS ccccssecceeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeenens 180 EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION GENERAL cs ecceesereeees 236 PRE MATCH ADMINISTRATION c ccscseecesseeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeees 238 COMPETIMION ET 242 COMPETITION OFFICIALS eege ege ee GENEE 244 SCORING PROCEDURES sivivessstvecsnsetssectesisecsscenrenstetdslsesesveiescversrinars 249 SCORING PROCEDURES Paper Targets 25 m Events nen 252 RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SHOOTERS AND OFFICIALS 254 COMPETITION RULES ss criss ggegueeeegueg Sege deele Eer etee 256 MALFUNCTIONS Ee 263 FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGET SYSTEMS 10M AND 50 M eege EE GEES 263 TIE E NET Gerais vias ees eee ee cee ete ae 266 PROTESTS AND APPEALS ssseccssrccsssessseessssnenssersnseeesnseersnsenenans 268 FINALS IN OLYMPIC EVENTS c cccsseecesseecesseeeeseeeesseeeenseeensaees 270 PROTOCOL AWARDS AND RECORDG
2. 0 05 0 00 mm 0 50 mm approximately Measuring edge diameter minus 0 02 mm 4 48 mm 10 mm to 15 mm Measuring the 1 and 2 rings of Air Rifle and 10 m Running Targets Measuring the 1 Ring of Air Pistol Targets 6 3 2 8 4 1 Use of the Air Pistol OUTWARD scoring gauge for scoring Air Rifle Inner tens Spindle diameter Spindle length To be used for measuring edge If the measuring pellet edge of an Air Pistol ten ring Outward scoring gauge does not go outside the 7 ring of an air rifle target then the shot value is an inner ten 6 3 2 8 4 2 Use of the Air Pistol INNER TEN OUTWARD scoring gauge for scoring Air Pistol Inner tens Measuring edge diameter Edge thickness Spindle diameter Spindle length To be used for 18 0 mm 0 00 0 05 mm 0 50 mm approximately 4 60 mm 0 05 mm 10 mm to 15 mm Measuring the inner tens of Air Pistol If the measuring edge of an Air Pistol Inner Ten Outward scoring gauge does not go outside the 9 ring of an air pistol target then the shot value is an inner ten 6 3 2 8 5 4 5mm OUTWARD Gauge for 10m Air Rifle and 10m Running Target measuring edge pellet inner ten ring Measuring edge diameter Edge thickness Spindle diameter Spindle length 5 50 mm 0 00 0 05 mm 0 50 mm approximately 4 60 mm 0 05 mm 10 mm to 15 mm 10 m Air Rifle and 10 m Running Target rings 3 to 10 A
3. 6 16 8 6 3 282 The shots series that were commpleted by all shooters will be scored as a sub total If the failure cannot be corrected to permit continuation of the Finals within one 1 hour the recorded sub total will be scored as the Finals Total of the competition and awards made on that basis When the failure is rectified and if it is possible to continue the Finals within one hour the following procedure will apply 10 m and 50 m Events The remaining shots will be completed Five 5 minutes unlimited sighting shots will be permitted after the shooters are in their positions 25 m Events The remaining shots series will be completed One 1 sighting series will be allowed in the 25 m Pistol events If a single target fails to function 10 m and 50 m Events The shooter will be moved to a reserved target On the shooters request he will be permitted an additional two 2 minutes for sighting shots before he repeats the unrecorded previous competition shot s 25 m Events The shooter in the 25 m Pistol Women Event will be moved or the target will be replaced On the shooter s request an additional sighting series is permitted before she completes the missed previous competition shot s the shooter in the 25m Pistol Women Event will be moved or the target will be replaced On the shooter s request an additional sighting series is permitted before she completes the missed previous competition
4. After the command LOAD competitors have one minute to load two magazines rule 8 6 4 2 does not apply for the Final Only one LOAD command is given before the start of the first competition series During the entire Finals competitors may continue to load magazines as required After the command LOAD competitors may adjust their pistols do aiming exercises or arm lifts except when the other competitor in the five target group is firing During this time the other competitor in the five target group may take his pistol in his hand to prepare but he may not do aiming exercises or arm lifts One minute after the command LOAD the Range Officer will call the name of the first competitor by stating FAMILY NAME OF SHOOTER 1 After the competitor s name is announced he may put the magazine in his pistol and prepare to fire 15 seconds after calling the name of the first competitor the Range Officer will announce ATTENTION and turn the red lights on The first competitor must bring his pistol to the Ready Position Rule 8 6 1 The green lights will come on after a delay of seven 7 seconds After the four second firing period the red lights will come on for 10 14 seconds recycling time of the targets During this 10 14 second period the Announcer will report the score for that series e g four hits Immediately after the first competitor s score is announced and the EST Technical Officer sign
5. NOTE When completed by the Organizing Committee this form should be sent to the Classification Office immediately 290 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF ex 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Men A Fi Malfunction Score Computation Stage amp i Series and 15 2 Time of mey Time Stage Ge 6s 4s Malfunction Firing Point Competitor s Number Name Bib Number Nationality Date For ALLOWABLE malfunction insert AM for NON ALLOWABLE insert NAM 0 for UNFIRED SHOTS insert 0 only for misses or for shots not fired on each single target in both series Left Middle Right Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Competition Malfunction Repetition Final Score equals the total of the lowest value score in each column If second part of a ten shot series the Previous Correct total of the previous first five shots five shot Ten shot must be recorded if not leave blank score score Range Officer s Range Officer s Signature Name Printed R Range Jury ange any Membere Signature memara Name 9 Printed Classification Classification Jury Officer s Signature Member s Signature Confirmation of Manual Technical Intervention of Computer Officer s Result at Ranking Computer Signature Correction Classification Jury Member s Reference Signature Number Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008
6. cseseeessseeeeeeeeeeeeenees 283 MEDIA RELATIONS eegent ee 284 FORMS seeeente eneners emper toon nterrieet other ttee terre terriers a tere etter err re R coer 285 INDEX E 296 Where figures and tables contain specific information these have the same authority as the numbered rules Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 1 6 1 1 6 1 1 1 6 1 1 2 6 1 1 3 6 1 1 4 6 1 2 6 1 2 1 6 1 2 2 6 1 2 3 6 1 3 1 6 1 3 2 6 1 3 3 6 1 4 GENERAL Objective and Purpose of ISSF Rules The ISSF establishes Technical Rules for the sport of shooting to govern the conduct of shooting events recognized by the ISSF see ISSF General Regulations The objective of the ISSF is to achieve uniformity in the conduct of the shooting sport throughout the world to promote the development of the sport ISSF Technical Rules are provided to help achieve this objective ISSF Technical Rules include rules for range construction targets scoring etc for all shooting disciplines Discipline Rules apply specifically to the four shooting disciplines Rifle Pistol Shotgun and Running Target ISSF Technical and Discipline Rules are approved by the ISSF Administrative Council in accordance with the Constitution of the ISSF ISSF Technical and Discipline Rules are subordinate to the Constitution of the ISSF and the ISSF General Regulations ISSF Technical and Discipline Rules are approved to b
7. 6 3 22 7 The shooting boundaries of stations 1 to 7 are 40 3 m 0 1 m from the face of each house For station 8 the shooting boundary is determined by the crossing point between a straight line running from station 4 to station 8 and the target crossing point Suitable markers must be placed on the target flight path at points 40 3 m 0 1 m from both the high house and the low house to indicate the shooting boundaries Similar markers must be placed at 65 m and 67 m to indicate the distance of a regular target A safety shield must be installed at the opening of each trap house so that the trap operator is not visible to a shooter on any station This precaution is mandatory as a safety measure to protect the operator from possible injury from direct or ricocheting shot and the shooters from broken targets emerging from the opening of the trap house A wire rope or other suitable barrier is to be erected 7 m to 10 m behind Station 4 and parallel to the base chord No spectators are allowed within this barrier The Referee and Jury Members are responsible for enforcing this Rule The traps must be released by an electric manual or electric microphone system see note below with a timer device which must be installed so as to allow the operator to see and hear the competitors For all ISSF supervised Competitions Championships the use of a timer is mandatory This must provide for the release of the targets within an i
8. Note Inside Walls Directions see shown only Rule 6 3 19 for Clarity I 15m Firing Station vd 3 0 3 3Mm yy Set back of pivot point of throwing arm 234 6 3 22 6 3 22 1 6 3 22 1 1 6 3 22 1 2 6 3 22 2 6 3 22 3 6 3 22 3 1 6 3 22 3 2 6 3 22 3 3 6 3 22 3 4 232 Standards for Skeet Ranges A skeet field consists of two houses high house and low house and eight shooting stations Stations 1 through 7 are arranged on a segment of a circle with a 19 2 m radius and a base chord of 36 8 m with a tolerance of 0 1 m which is 5 5 m from the center point of the circle which is marked by a stake The center of the circle is marked by a stake which also marks the base of the target crossing point Station 1 is located at the left end of the base chord and station 7 at the right end when standing anywhere on the segment of the circle and facing the center stake Stations 2 through 6 are located on the segment of the circle at points equidistant from each other the exact distance between the center of the front of the stations 1 and 2 2 and 3 etc is 8 13 m on chord Station 8 is located at the center of the base chord see Figure Shooting stations 1 through 7 are 0 9m 0 05 m x 0 9m 0 05 m square with two sides parallel to a radius of the circle drawn through the station marker center of the station Shooting station 8 is rectangular 0 9m 0 05 m wide by 1 85m 0 05 m l
9. 11 2008 249 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 8 2 2 6 8 2 3 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 5 6 8 2 6 6 8 2 7 6 8 2 8 6 8 2 9 6 8 2 9 1 6 8 2 9 2 6 8 3 USA 6 8 3A 6 8 4 USA 6 8 4A 6 8 5 250 a Results Certification Page to be signed by the Technical Delegate s and all Jury Chairmen a list of Competition Officials a list of Entries by Nations and events the Competition Schedule a list of Medalists by name a list of Medals by Nations by number a list of New and Equaled Records the Final Results in the standard ISSF order of events Men rifle 10 m 50 m and 300 m pistol 10 m 50 m and 25 m shotgun trap double trap and skeet running target 10 m and 50 m Women same order Men Junior same order Women Junior same order These lists must contain the full names as used in the ISSF ID Numbers family name capital letters full given name first letter capital rest small letters Bib numbers and the Nation official IOC code of each shooter The following abbreviations must be used in the result list when appropriate DNF Did not Finish DNS Did not Start DSQ Disqualified WR New World Record EWR Equaled World Record FWR New Final World Record EFWR Equaled Final World Record WRJ New World Record Junior EWRJ Equaled World Record Junior OR New Olympic Record EOR Equaled Olympic Record FOR New Final Olympic Record
10. 41 79mm 0 1mm 3 Ring 117 99mm 0 3mm 7 Ring 57 03mm 0 3mm 2 Ring 133 23mm 40 3mm 6 Ring 72 27mm 40 3mm 1 Ring 148 47mm 0 3mm Inner ten 3 69mm 0 1mm Black 57 03mm Ring Thickness 0 1mm to 0 2mm Minimum visible size of target card 203mm x 203mm 8 x 8 inches Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other The 9 and 10 point zones are not marked with numbers The zone numbers shall be approximately 3mm high 0 1mm thick and shall be easily read with normal spotting telescopes at the appropriate distance 50 Foot Sport Pistol Target 25m and 50m precision pistol target reduced for 50 foot to be used for 50 foot Sport Standard and Center Fire Pistol events 10 Ring 28 27mm_ 0 1mm 5 Ring 180 67mm 0 3mm 9 Ring 58 75mm_ 0 1mm 4 Ring 211 15mm 0 3mm 8 Ring 89 23mm_ 0 1mm 3 Ring 241 63mm 0 3mm 7 Ring 119 71mm 40 8mm 2 Ring 272 11mm 0 3mm 6 Ring 150 19mm 0 3mm 1 Ring 302 59mm 40 3mm Inner ten 13 03mm 0 1mm Black 121 92mm Ring thickness 0 1mm to 0 2mm Minimum visible size of target card 330mm x 330mm 13 x 13 inches Scoring ring values 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other The 10 point zone is Edition 200
11. In the case of bolt action guns the bolt must be both open and back A shooter may leave the firing line only after notifying a Range Officer and without disturbing other shooters If a team official wishes to speak with a team member on the firing line the team official must not contact the shooter directly or talk with the shooter while he is on the firing line The team official must obtain permission from a Range Officer or Jury Member who will call the shooter off the firing line If a team official or shooter violates the rules concerning coaching a warning must be issued the first time In repeated cases two 2 points must be deducted from the shooter s score and the team official must leave the vicinity of the firing line Penalties for Rule Violations In cases of violation of the Rules or instructions of Range Officers or the Jury the following penalties may be imposed on the shooter by a Jury Member or the Jury A warning to the shooter must be expressed in terms that will leave no doubt that it is an WARNING and the yellow card must be shown However it is not necessary to precede other penalties with a warning This must be recorded on a Range Incident Report and noted on the Range Register by a Jury Member At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions warnings may be expressed verbally without showing a card Deduction of points from the score expressed by a minimum of two 2 Jury Members showing a green card with t
12. No spectators are to be allowed within this barrier The Referee and Jury Members are responsible for enforcing this rule The shooting stations referee s stand and operator s stand should have adequate protection from sun and rain USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may be conducted without a barrier behind the return walkway Referees and jury members are responsible for keeping spectators back an adequate distance from the shooters and the firing line Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 19 5 3 Trap Range Maximum Angle of Target 1 0to 1 1m Between Traps 0 5m 0 1m Set back of pivot point of throwing Station No 1 Station No 2 Statio No 3 Station No 4 Station No 5 Clay Target Pit 1 l Down l L l I l Inside Walls i a l PR i I Direction see I Note ce l Am 6 3 19 I Entrance may be on either end for Clarity l I 1 asshown or in front same 15m l l l l side as traps on either end l l l l Iflocated in front there must I i I beatleast 6m from end wall l I l I inside to Centerline of center I I trap of adjacent group I i i i I Complete underground wiring l l e prior to pouring concrete Firing Station I I I I 1 5m d we 15 Referee and I i Operator stand 2 d VR a7 a ee ee a ae el eee ee wee ee ee vi ee eee pe en e er em erg 227 6 3 20 Trap and Double Tra
13. Ranges which are constructed in the Northern Hemisphere should be laid out so shooting is toward a North to North Easterly direction Ranges which are constructed in the Southern Hemisphere should be laid out so shooting is toward a South to South Easterly direction These arrangements place the sun to the back of the shooter as much as possible during the shooting day New shotgun ranges must be constructed where it is deemed necessary with a shot fall zone reasonably level and free of obstacles to permit mechanical salvage and recovery of the lead pellets 6 3 19 1 Standards for Trap Ranges 6 3 19 1 1 The Trap Pit The trap pit must be constructed so that the upper surface of the roof is on the same elevation as the surface of the shooting stations Interior measurements of the trap pit should be approximately 20 m from end to end 2 m from front to rear and 2 m to 2 10 m from the floor to the under side of the roof These dimensions will allow freedom of movement for working personnel and sufficient storage space for targets See Figures USA Automatic Trap Houses 6 3 19 1 1A The trap house must be constructed so that the upper surface of the roof is on the same elevation as the surfacce of the shooting stations Interior measurements of the trap pit should be approximately 4m from end to end 2m from front to rear and 2m to 2 1 m from the floor to the under side of the roof These dimensions will allow freedom of movement for wo
14. disciplines must inspect the shooting ranges and equipment for all ISSF supervised Competitions Championships They may approve small deviations from specifications in ISSF Rules which do not conflict with the intent and spirit of ISSF Regulations and Rules except that no deviations in shooting distances and target specifications are allowed Participating countries or federations must be notified of all approved deviations prior to the closing date for entries in the competition New outdoor ranges should be constructed in such a way that the sun is behind the shooter as much as possible during the competition day Care must be exercised that there are no shadows on the targets Common Standards for 300m 50m 25m and 10m Rifle and Pistol Ranges And 300 Yard 200 Yard 100 Yard 50 Yard 25 Yard 50 Foot and 5 Meter Rifle and Pistol Ranges Ranges must have a line of targets and a Firing Line The firing line must be parallel to the line of targets The range may be surrounded by walls if necessary for safety reasons Protection against the accidental exit of unaimed shots may also be provided by transverse baffle systems between the firing line and the line of targets The area used by shooters on rifle and pistol ranges must be protected from sun wind and rain This protection must be such that no obvious advantage is given to any firing point or part of the range USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may be conducted on a range
15. one sighting target at the beginning of his remaining shooting time together with any time extension granted plus an additional five 5 minutes If automatic paper target systems which have no possibility for providing a new sighting target are in use the sighting shots should be fired on the next unused competition target Two 2 competition shots should be fired at the next competition targets unles there is only one 1 shot remaining according to the instructions given by the Range officials or Jury Members Range officials or Jury Members must ensure that a complete explanation is recorded on the Range Incident Report and if aplicable on the Register Keeper s score card Any extension of time allowed by the Jury or Range Officers must be marked clearly stating the reason on a Range Incident Report and if applicable on the Register Keeper s score card In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions if register keepers are not used rule 6 11 5 4 does not apply Infringements and Disciplinary Rules If a shooter begins an event with an unapproved gun or equipment he must be penalized with the deduction of two 2 points from the result of the lowest value shot of the first competition series He must not be permitted to continue until his gun or equipment has been approved by Equipment Control He may only resume firing at a time determined by the Jury No additional sighting shots or extra time will be allowed In USA Shooting sanc
16. shots s If one or more targets of a group of five 5 targets fail to function the shooter in the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Event will be moved to another group On request one 1 sighting series will be allowed before he fires the missed series or subsequent series Final Official Results In all events except 25m Rapic Fire Pistol Men the results of the Finals competition will be added to the individual results of the Qualification round In the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men event the results of the Qualification will be shown as well as the number of hits in the Finals excluding any hits recorded during shoot offs but Qualification scores will not be added to the finals hit scores the Final result being determined solely by hits in the Finals excluding shoot offs For all events except 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men the results of the Qualification and the Finals combined must be shown on the main scoreboard and printed in the official results bulletin Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 16 8 6 4 USA 6 16 8 6 A USA 6 16 8 6 6 16 9 6 16 9 1 6 16 9 2 6 16 9 3 6 17 6 17 7 6 17 8 6 17 8 1 6 17 9 6 17 10 USA 6 17A New 6 17 11 6 17 11 1 6 17 11 2 For the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men event the results as in 6 16 8 5 2 must be shown on the main scoreboard and printed in the official results bulletin If possible scorers can be protected down range and
17. that does not provide complete protection from rain sun amp wind until such time as it is feasible to upgrade the range 300 m ranges should have at least 290 m open to the sky 50 m ranges should have at least 45 m open to the sky 25 m ranges should have at least 12 5 m open to the sky 50 m and 25 m ranges should whenever possible be outdoor ranges but may be exceptionally indoor or closed ranges if required by legal or climatic conditions 10 m ranges must be installed indoors Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 211 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 6 3 5 6 3 6 4 6 3 6 4 1 6 3 6 5 6 3 6 5 1 USA 6 3 6 5 1A 6 3 6 6 6 3 6 6 1 6 3 6 7 USA 6 3 6 7A 6 3 6 8 6 3 6 9 6 3 6 10 6 3 6 11 6 3 6 12 6 3 6 13 6 3 7 6 3 7 1 6 3 7 1 1 212 It is prohibited to put any substance on the floor of the Firing Point It is prohibited to wipe the firing point without permission Competition area Smoking on the range and in the spectator area is prohibited There must be sufficient space behind the firing points for the range officials and the Jury to perform their duties Space must be provided for spectators This area must be separated from the area for shooters and officials by a suitable barrier located at least 5 m behind the firing line Spectator space is optional for USA Shooting sanctioned competitions The use of mobile telephones walkie talkies pagers or s
18. there must be no visible vibration to distract the shooter When viewed from above the targets must turn in a clockwise direction to the facing position and in a counterclockwise direction to the edge on position Rotation of Turning Targets Direction for facing movement d Ze Direction for edging movement The targets in a section must all turn simultaneously which must be achieved by use of a mechanism which provides efficient operation and accurate timing The automatic turning and timing device must ensure accurate and consistent timing and that targets remain in the facing position for the specified period of time and that targets return to the edge on position after the specified time 0 2 seconds 0 0 seconds Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 219 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 16 8 11 6 3 16 8 12 6 3 16 9 6 3 16 9 1 6 3 16 9 2 6 3 16 9 3 6 3 16 9 4 6 3 16 10 6 3 16 11 6 3 16 11 1 6 3 16 11 2 6 3 17 USA 6 3 17A 6 3 17 1 220 Timing must start the moment the targets begin to face and stop the moment they begin to turn away If the time is less than specified or greater than 0 2 sec the Range Officer acting either on his own or on instructions from a Jury Member must stop the shooting to allow the timing mechanism to be regulated In such cases the Jury may postpone the start or restart of shooting Facing times for 25 m pistol events
19. 1 1 Remaining time 6 11 3 Repair or replace a gun maximum time 15 min 6 12 2 Replace or repair a gun maximum time 15 min 6 12 2 Replacement of a shooter in a team event 6 5 3 Report to the jury Extra shot 6 13 4 2 1 Reserve position 6 13 4 3 Responsibility of range officials LOAD START UNLOAD STOP 6 2 2 7 4 Responsibility of the shooter equipment 6 4 2 Responsibility of Transportation of Targets 6 8 10 Result Booklet 6 8 2 Result list containing 6 8 2 Result lists Abbreviations 6 8 2 9 2 Result lists report to the ISSF Headquarter 6 8 3 6 8 4 Resume shooting after STOP 6 2 2 7 3 Re test re inspection of a gun or equipment 6 11 6 3 Right handed 6 1 4 1 Rule Violations Penalties 6 10 6 Rules for all Rifle and 10 m amp 50 m Pistol Events 6 11 2 Rules of conduct for Shooters and Officials 6 10 Running Target allocation of firing points 6 5 6 Running Target Dry Firing Position 6 3 18 5 1 Running Target Line officer 6 7 4 3 Running Target Run times 6 3 18 8 Running Target shooter visible to the spectators 6 3 18 5 Running Target wide of the firing station 6 3 18 5 1 Running Target Ranges 6 3 18 11 Running Target Ranges 10 m 6 3 18 11 2 Running Target Ranges 50 m 6 3 18 11 1 Safety 6 2 Safety of ranges 6 3 6 2 Safety of shooters range officials spectators 6 2 2 Safety requirements 6 2 1 Samples of Paper and Clay Targets by the ISSF Headquarter 6 3 1 1 Schedules checked b
20. 1 5 4 6 2 6 2 1 USA 6 2 1A A782 When a Rule refers to right handed shooters the reverse of that Rule refers to left handed shooters Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men s or women s event it must apply uniformly to both men s and women s events Organization and Conduct of ISSF supervised Competitions Championships An Organizing Committee must be formed in accordance with ISSF General Regulations and is responsible for the preparation administration and conduct of the shooting competitions Representative s of the ISSF may be invited as technical advisors without voting rights Chief Range Officer s and appropriate Range Officers Chief of Referees and Referees appointed by the Organizing Committee must be responsible for the technical aspects and conduct of the individual shooting events Chief Referee and Referees When on duty they are required to wear the ISSF Shotgun Referee blue vest which must be purchased from the ISSF Headquarters note as of WCH 2010 For USAS Shotgun events a blue referee vest is not required The Organizing Committee must establish a Classification office for testing stamping numbering and preparing targets before the competitions for scoring and controlling targets during competitions and for recording and producing results lists after competitions The office must be under the supervision of the Chief Classification Officer with the neces
21. 1 Ring 606 46 2 0mm Inner Ring 27 34 0 3mm Diameter of the black 5 to 10 rings 362 62mm Ring Thickness 1 0 mm 2 0 mm Minimum visible size of the target card 800 mm x 800 mm 31 5 x 31 5 inches Scoring ring values 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in diagonal planes At right angles to each other The 10 point zone is not marked with a number 184 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 100 Yard Rifle Target 300m rifle target reduced to 100 yards 6 3 2 1C 10 ring 24 88 0 2mm 5 Ring 177 28 1 0mm 9 Ring 55 36 0 3mm 4 Ring 207 76 1 0mm 8 Ring 85 84 0 3mm 3 Ring 238 24 1 0mm 7 Ring 116 32 1 0mm 2 Ring 268 72 1 0mm 6 Ring 146 80 1 0mm 1 Ring 299 20 1 0mm Inner Ten 9 64 0 2mm Diameter of the black 182 88 mm Ring Thickness 0 5 mm to 1 0 mm Minimum visible size of the target card 356 mm x 1067 mm 14 x 42 inches Each target will have three bull s eyes printed in a vertical line equally spaced from top to bottom on the target card The top bull s eye is the sighting bull s eye Scoring ring value 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other A horizontal line is printed midway between the sighting bulls eye and the top record bull s eye to define the sighting area 6 3 2 2 50 Met
22. 10 shot series in full ring scoring not inner tens or decimals until the tie is broken the highest number of 10 s 9 s 8 s etc if any ties remain the shooters must have the same ranking and must be listed in Latin alphabetical order using the shooter s family name In USA Shooting sanctioned aggregate events more than one course of fire for the competition the breaking of multiple course aggregate ties will be accomplished as follows in the order listed By comparison of each course beginning with the last course score and working backward until the tie is broken Then follow ISSF 6 14 2 1 2 3 amp 4 Shooters participating in the Shoot off will be ranked according to the score of the Shoot off Remaining ties on lower places will be decided by the Count Back Rules starting with the scores of any Shoot off s 25 m Events without Finals If two or more shooters have equal scores tied for the first three places this must be decided by a Shoot off Conduct of Shoot off see Rules for Shoot offs in 25 m events When several shooters are tied for more than one ranking place the tie for the lowest ranking position will broken first followed by the next ranking higher position until all ties are broken For Shotgun see Shotgun rules Section 9 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 14 5 6 14 6 6 14 6 1 6 14 6 2 6 14 6 3 6 14 6 4 6 14 6 5 6 14 6 5 1 6 14 6 5 2 6
23. 11 2008 273 Authorized for use by USA Shooting The shooter has 75 seconds in which to fire a shot 45 seconds in prone position Ge This command with the count down should give the shooters START Sufficient time to take up their shooting positions The shooting time starts when the command START has been given SCORE ANNOUNCE MENTS After each shot After 75 seconds 45 seconds for prone or after all Finalists have fired one 1 shot the Range Officer commands STOP This command is given about five 5 seconds after the last shooter has fired or immediately on termination of the shooting time The last second must correspond with the word STOP Immediately after the command STOP the announcer announces the name family name and score of each Finalist and then makes 15 20 seconds of comments regarding the leader the best shots changes in position etc Immediately after the score announcement the Range Officer will give the commands for the next Finals shot This sequence is repeated until all 10 Finals shots are complete FINAL ROUND After the tenth shot the Range Officer commands STOP UNLOAD Individual shot scores will not be announced after the COMPLETION tenth Finals shot If there are no ties and no protests the Range Officer must immediately declare THERE ARE NO TIES RESULTS ARE FINAL Finalists may then move from their fir
24. 14 7 For Running Target see Running Target Rules Section 10 For Olympic Events with Finals If there is a tie to be eligible for the Finals from the Qualification Round the tie will be broken by a Shoot off and the rules for individual ties will not apply for those shooters The Shoot off must begin as soon as possible and practicable after the Protest Time has expired If the Shoot off is not held at a prearranged time that has been formally announced the shooters involved must remain in contact with the Chief Range Officer pending an announcement as to time and place Shooters with tied scores will be have their start positions starting from the left according to the ranking using the inner tens If a shooter fails to appear for a Shoot off he will be ranked last in this Shoot off If two or more Shoot off shooters fail to appear they will be ranked corresponding to the rule for individual ties During the Shoot off malfunctions and other irregularities must be treated according to the ISSF Rules but only one 1 malfunction is allowed during the breaking of the tie and any re shoot or completion will take place immediately In the 10 m and 50 m Events a Preparation and Sighting period of five 5 minutes will be given followed by five 5 shots decimal scoring on command in the relevant Finals position in 75 seconds prone 45 seconds per shot If there is still a tie it will be decided shot by shot until every
25. 16 5 2 1 Finals Starting time 6 16 4 4 Finals Targets 10 m 50m 6 16 4 3 Finals Targets presentation EST 10 m 50m 6 16 4 3 3 Finals Tied scores 10 m 50 m events 6 16 4 6 Finals Tied scores 25 m Pistol Women 6 16 6 3 Finals Tied scores 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Men 6 16 6 2 Finals Trigger weight tests before the Finals 6 16 2 1 Firing after the command UNLOAD STOP 6 2 2 7 1 Firing before the command LOAD START 6 2 2 7 1 Firing line 6 3 6 1 300 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Firing line marking and measurement 6 3 8 4 Firing point substances 6 3 6 3 5 Firing points equipment 6 3 12 2 Flash photography indication of forbiddance 6 3 6 6 1 Forms 6 19 Formula for the qualification round 6 5 4 5 4 Function firing range 6 5 7 4 Gas Co2 Cylinder shooters responsibility 6 2 2 8 Gas or air cylinder Changing or refilling 6 11 4 1 2 Gauge 4 5 mm INWARD 6 3 2 8 4 Gauge 4 5 mm OUTWARD 10 m Air Rifle 10 m Running Target 6 3 2 8 5 Gauge for 25 m Center Fire Pistol 6 3 2 8 1 Gauge for 300 m Rifle 6 3 2 8 2 Gauge for scoring inner tens Air Pistol 6 3 2 8 4 2 Gauge for scoring inner tens Air Rifle with an Air Pistol gauge 6 3 2 8 4 1 Gauge for Small Bore Rifle and Pistol calibre 5 6 mm 6 3 2 8 3 Gauges examination by the Technical Delegate 6 3 2 8 8 Gauges 4 5 mm OUTWARD 10 m Air Pistol 6 3 2 8 6 Gauges for p
26. 2 1 Eye Protection 6 2 4 Failure of a single target 6 13 3 Failure of all targets on a range 6 13 1 Failure of all targets on a range Competition procedure 6 13 2 Failure of Electronic Scoring Target Systems 10 m and 50 m 6 13 Failure of the paper or rubber band 6 13 5 False information 6 10 6 7 Fees Protest and Appeals 6 15 1 Final Result List available to the media 6 18 2 Final Scores 6 18 3 Finals 25 m Pistol Events 6 16 5 Finals Absent Finalists at the starting time ranking 6 16 4 4 1 Finals Aiming exercises 6 16 4 5 3 6 Finals Announcement of Official Results 6 16 4 6 2 Finals Announcement of shots 10 m 50 m events 6 16 4 5 3 1 Finals Announcement of shots 25 m Pistol 6 16 5 4 4 Finals Announcement of shots 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol 6 16 5 3 5 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 299 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Finals Carrier operating systems 6 16 4 5 3 5 Finals Check of shooters and equipment before the Finals 6 16 2 1 Finals Competition 25 m Pistol 6 16 5 4 Finals Competition 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol 6 16 5 3 Finals Competition Commands 10 m 50 m events 6 16 4 5 3 Finals Competition Procedures 6 16 1 Finals Delay of Finals 6 16 2 2 Finals Discharge of gas in air guns 2 points DEDUCTION 6 16 4 3 5 Finals Dry firing prohibited 6 16 4 5 3 6 Finals Events Programme 10 m 50 m 6 16
27. 2009 First Printing 11 2008 209 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 4 2 6 3 4 2 1 6 3 4 2 2 6 3 4 2 3 6 3 4 2 4 6 3 4 3 6 3 4 3 1 6 3 4 3 2 210 Backing Targets for 25 m Ranges At ISSF supervised Competitions Championships Backing Targets must be used for all 25 m Pistol events to assist in the identification of shots which may have missed the targets Backing Targets must aS a minimum cover the entire width and height of the 25 m frames 5 targets They should be located a uniform distance of one 1 meter behind the competition targets They must be continuous or on adjoining frames without any spaces between them to register any shots between competition targets Backing Targets must be made of non reflecting paper of a neutral color similar to the color of the target For 25 m events new Backing Targets must be provided for each shooter In the Rapid Fire Stage 25 m Pistol 25 m Center Fire Pistol and in the 25 m Standard Pistol Event they must be patched or changed after every five 5 shot series Control Sheets Electronic Scoring Targets 25 m im tH SN E z 8 N 2 E 2 W Backing Target Control Sheet Backing Card The areas behind the aiming marks must be covered by Control Sheets which can be changed after every series of five shots in the Rapid Fire stages and after the sighting series
28. 291 Authorized for use by USA Shooting NOTE When completed by the Range Official and Jury Member this form must be sent to the Classification Office immediately e NZ 25 m Pistol Women Precision Rapid Fire Stage Malfunction Score Computation B ISSF Ti f Relay Series 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th ae Malfunction Firing Point Competitor s Number Name Bib Number Nationality Date Competition 0 for UNFIRED SHOTS insert 0 For ALLOWABLE malfunction insert AM for NON ALLOWABLE insert NAM Malfunction Completion Final Score is the total of the five shot scores If second part of a ten shot series the Previous Correct total of the previous first five shots five shot Ten shot must be recorded if not leave blank score score Range Officer s Range Officer s Signature Name Printed Range Jury Range Jury Members Membere Name Signature Printed Classification Classification Jury Officer s Signature Member s Signature Confirmation of Manual Intervention of Computer Result at Ranking Computer Classification Jury Member s Signature Technical Officer s Signature Correction Reference Number 292 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF NOTE When completed by the Range Official and Jury Member this form must be sent to th
29. 3 5 1 1 Interruptions 6 11 5 Irregular Shots 10 m 50 m and 300 m 6 11 7 Juries Advice and Supervision 6 6 1 1 Juries Appointment of Juries 6 6 1 Juries Competition Juries General 6 6 Jury Decisions 6 6 1 3 Jury Examination and check before the competition 6 6 2 1 Jury Knowledge and enforcement of the ISSF Rules 6 6 1 2 Jury Majority 6 6 2 7 Jury Responsibilities 6 6 1 1 Jury supervising examination of equipment guns positions 6 6 2 3 Jury Time extension by the Jury 6 11 5 2 Jury Too slow marking or changing of targets 6 11 1 1 2 2 Jury Members advice or assitance of shooters 6 6 4 Jury Members shooters or team officials 6 6 4 Jury Members on the Target Line 25m 6 7 8 Knowledge of the Rules 6 1 4 Late arriving 6 11 6 4 Left handed 6 1 4 1 Light measurement on indoor ranges 6 3 17 4 Light requirements on indoor ranges 6 3 17 Line of targets 6 3 6 1 Line officer Running Target 6 7 4 3 Load more than one 1 pellet loaded 6 11 4 2 Loading of guns 6 2 2 7 Loading of guns using a magazine 6 2 2 4 1 Main scoreboard 6 8 1 1 Majority Jury 6 6 2 7 Malfunction Extra time if not fault of a shooter 6 12 2 2 Malfunctions 6 12 Malfunctions of guns ammunition 6 12 1 Marker paper targets 25 m 6 7 7 4 Media Relations 6 18 Media Relations Facilities assistance cooperation 6 18 1 Men s events 6 1 4 2 Miss Not fired shots 6 11 2 3 2 Mobile telephones
30. 4 Finals Failure of a single target 10 and 50 m events 6 16 6 5 6 1 Finals Failure of a single target 25 m events 6 16 6 5 6 2 Finals Failure of all Finals targets 6 16 6 5 1 Finals Failure of all Finals targets 10 and 50 m events 6 16 6 5 5 1 Finals Failure of all Finals targets 25 m events 6 16 6 5 5 2 Finals Final Official Results 6 16 6 6 Finals Introduction of Finalists 6 16 3 Finals Language 6 16 Finals Malfunctions of a gun all events 6 16 6 4 Finals More than one shot fired 6 16 4 5 3 4 Finals Number of finalists 10 m 50 m events 6 16 4 1 Finals Number of finalists 25 m Events 6 16 5 1 Finals Olympic Events 6 16 Finals Paper targets 10 m 50 m 6 16 4 3 2 Finals Preparation Time 10 m 50 m 6 16 4 3 4 Finals Preparation Time 25 m Events 6 16 5 2 3 Finals Protests in Finals 6 16 7 Finals Protests in Finals Decisions 6 16 7 2 Finals Qualification full programme 6 16 1 1 Finals Reporting time printed in the official program 6 16 2 2 Finals Reporting to the range 6 16 2 Finals Scoring 6 16 6 6 3 Finals Shooter not reported in time 2 points DEDUCTION 6 16 2 3 Finals Shots fired before START or after STOP 10m 50m 6 16 4 5 3 3 Finals Sighting Commands 6 16 4 5 Finals Starting Positions 10 m 50 m 6 16 4 2 Finals Starting Positions 25 m Pistol 6 16 5 2 2 Finals Starting Positions 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol 6
31. 6 3 6 6 Mobile telephones indication of forbiddance 6 3 6 6 1 Monitor Visibility 6 11 1 2 1 Move to a reserve position 6 13 4 3 Moving to another firing point 6 11 5 2 Non Allowable Malfunctions 6 12 3 Not fired shots 6 11 2 3 2 Not sign the printer record Electronic Scoring Targets 6 11 1 2 3 Note of failure to register or display a shot EST 6 13 4 1 Numbering of target frames and firing points 6 3 6 8 302 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Numbering of Targets 6 8 9 Objective and Purpose of ISSF Rules Ranges Targets 6 1 1 Official Training 6 5 7 1 Officials area 6 3 6 5 Organization of ISSF Championships 6 1 5 Organizing Committee and appointments 6 1 5 1 Paper Targets 6 3 2 Paper targets 10 m events 6 11 1 1 1 Paper targets 10 m events changing of targets 6 11 1 1 1 1 Paper targets 10 m events putting behind after 10 shots series 6 11 1 1 1 2 Paper targets 50 m Rifle and Pistol 6 11 1 1 2 Paper targets 50 m Rifle and Pistol changing of targets 6 11 1 1 2 1 Paper targets 50 m Rifle and Pistol too slow marking or changing 6 11 1 1 2 2 Paper targets Handling of targets 6 11 1 Paper targets Scoring Protests right to see the targets 6 15 4 3 2 Pellet load only one 1 6 11 4 2 Penalties for Rule Violations 6 10 6 Penalty Cards 6 10 6 4 Pit Officer paper targets 6 7 5 Pit Officer paper targets Ru
32. 8 8 2 6 11 8 9 6 11 9 6 11 9 1 262 target s so that the shooter will gain no advantage in a count back situation All three position Rifle events are considered as one 1 event Cross fires Cross fires of competition shots must be scored as misses If a shooter fires a sighting shot on the competition target of another shooter he must be penalized by deduction of two 2 points from his own score deducted from the first series If a shooter fires a sighting shot on the sighting target of another shooter no penalty is incurred If a shooter receives a confirmed cross fire shot and it is impossible to determine which shot is his he must be credited with the value of the highest undetermined shot If there are more hits on a shooter s competition target than are provided for in the program and if it is impossible to confirm that another shooter s fired the shot s the hit s of the highest value must be nullified If a shooter wishes to disclaim a shot on his target he must report this immediately to a Range Officer If the Range Officer confirms that the shooter did not fire the disputed shot s he must make the necessary entry on a Range Incident Report and on the Range Register and the shot must be annulled If the Range Officer cannot confirm beyond all reasonable doubt that the shooter did not fire the disputed shot s the shot s must be credited to the shooter and must be so recor
33. Coaching 6 10 5 Commands LOAD START UNLOAD STOP 6 2 2 7 4 Common Range Standards 6 3 6 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 297 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Communication on the range 6 3 6 12 Competition area 6 3 6 4 Competition Officials 6 7 Competition Rules 6 11 Complaint concerning failure to register or display a shot EST 6 13 4 Complaint during the sighting shots 6 13 4 5 Conduct of ISSF Championships 6 1 5 Control Card Not able to produce Running Target 50 m 6 11 6 5 Control Card Not able to produce the Control Card 6 11 6 5 Control Sheets 25 m EST 6 3 4 3 Count back situation Transfer the values of excessive shots 6 11 7 2 3 Cross fires Annulment of a shot 6 11 8 8 Cross fires 6 11 8 Cross fires 300 m Electronic Scoring Targets 6 11 8 9 Cross fires Determination of a confirmed crossfire 6 11 8 3 Cross fires Determination of a not confirmed crossfire 6 11 8 4 Cross fires Disclaim a crossfire 6 11 8 5 Cross fires Not confirmed by the Range Officer 6 11 8 7 Cross fires Scoring 6 11 8 1 Cross fires Sighting shot on a competition target of another shooter 6 11 8 1 1 Cross fires Sighting shot on a sighting target of another shooter 6 11 8 2 Cross fires The shooter did not fire confirmed by the Range Officer 6 11 8 6 Decision on the value of a shot 6 8 14 4 Decisions Jury 6 6 1 3 Decisions Jury case
34. EFOR Equaled Final Olympic Record One 1 copy of the official result lists of each event must be sent to the ISSF Secretariat via Fax or Email immediately after it has been verified but not later than the end of the competition day Rule 6 8 3 does not apply at USA Shooting sanctioned competitions One 1 hard copy and or electronic copy of the complete official result lists must be sent to the ISSF Secretariat immediately upon conclusion at the latest within three 3 days after the completion of the events Within 30 days of completiion of USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the Match Director will send fees and scores to the Competitions Manager USA Shooting The Classification Jury must supervise the scoring and all work done in the Classification Office and on the 25 m target line It directs how Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 8 6 6 8 7 6 8 7 1 6 8 7 2 6 8 7 3 6 8 7 4 6 8 8 6 8 9 USA 6 8 9A 6 8 10 6 8 11 6 8 11 1 6 8 11 1 1 6 8 11 2 6 8 11 3 6 8 11 4 6 8 12 6 8 13 6 8 14 any questionable shots must be scored determines their value and resolves any questions or scoring protests The official final results list must be verified and signed by a Member of the Classification Jury to confirm its accuracy When Electronic Scoring Targets are used many of the functions are undertaken by these machines however the Classification Jury must resolve
35. Number A record must be kept in Range Register Date of Incident Time of Incident Event Relay Firing Point Competitor s f Name Stage Bib Number Nationality Series Brief Details of Incident Signature of Range Printed Time Officer Initiating Report Name l Signature of Range Jury Printed Time Member Name Signature of Classification Printed Heft Time Officer Name Signature of Classification Printed Time Jury Member Name l Signature of Ranking Printed Time Technical Officer Name l Score Amendment Reference Ref NOTE When completed by the Range Officials this form must be sent to the Classification Office immediately Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 289 Authorized for use by USA Shooting ON CLASSIFIGATIONOFFICE AN WO SCORE NOTIFICATION C ISSF FORM Event Date Relay Elimination y Qualification Preliminary Result Time Posted by name Protest Time ended at Time There were NO Results Protests name Confirmed OR Time Protest Protest Submitted Received See Attached Protest Form Results NOT yet Confirmed Signature of Time Classification Officer l Signature of Classification Jury Time Member Signature of Ranking Ref Technical Officer
36. Register Keeper In order to avoid language difficulties the shooter may be given two cards with the words SIGHTING and COMPETITION In addition each card should be imprinted with a small replica of a sighting or competition target The shooter merely has to show the Register Keeper the appropriate card have a telescope if remote operated target changing is used If the Register Keeper controls the target changing he must wait a few seconds before signaling to change the target in order to give the shooter the opportunity to spot his shot enter the preliminary value of every shot on the scorecard and on the scoreboard above or beside his desk for the benefit of the spectators on ranges where the targets are returned mechanically to the firing line collect the targets immediately after each series of ten shots and place them in a locked container to be collected by authorized personnel for delivery to the Classification Office Duties and Functions of the Register Keeper Paper Targets Running Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 245 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 7 4 1 6 7 4 2 6 7 4 3 6 7 4 3 1 6 7 4 3 2 6 7 5 USA 6 7 5A 6 7 5 1 6 7 5 2 6 7 5 3 6 7 5 4 6 7 6 6 7 6 1 6 7 6 2 246 Examines the entries on the range assignment list and score cards to assure that the name of the shooter Bib Start numbers range numbers and nations agree Writes d
37. and after each five shot series in the Precision stages In the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Event the control sheets must be patched or changed after each relay series Patched or palone ea provided for changed EE each Event after sighting allel Overy shooter for five 5 shot every stage series 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol X 25 m Pistol X X X 25 m Center Fire Pistol X X X 25 m Standard Pistol X X X If the location of any shot hole is out of the area of the Control Sheet the geometric relation between the shot holes on the Control Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 4 4 6 3 5 6 3 5 1 6 3 5 1 1 6 3 5 1 2 6 3 6 USA 6 3 6A 6 3 6 1 6 3 6 2 6 3 6 3 USA 6 3 6 3A 6 3 6 3 1 6 3 6 3 2 6 3 6 3 3 6 3 6 3 3 1 6 3 6 3 4 Sheet and the Backing Card must be made before the Control Sheet is removed Backing Cards Electronic Scoring Targets 10 m 50 m 300 m A Backing Card must be affixed to the rear of the target which must be renewed and collected for each relay and in 50 m and 300m Rifle 3 Positions Men for each position unless a Control Sheet is used except at 10 m when a black paper strip is used Range Standards General for all Disciplines The ISSF Technical Delegate s in accordance with ISSF General Regulations and in co operation with the Match Director and range officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for the different
38. any queries protests relating to scoring At ISSF supervised Competitions Championships the targets of the following events must be scored in the Classification Office all Rifle events at 10 m 50 m and 300 m paper targets only all Pistol events at 10 m and 50 m paper targets only all 25 m Pistol Events paper targets only are scored at the target line all Running Target events at 10 m and 50 m paper targets only all results in those events or stages which are scored at the shooting range are considered preliminary results All targets for events to be scored in the Classification Office must be transported in a locked container from the target line to the Classification Office under suitable security Competition targets for events which are scored in the Classification Office must be numbered and must agree with the scorecard The Classification Office is responsible for the correct numbering of the targets and must verify the targets prior to every event before they are released to the Chief Range Officer or other range officials At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the targets may be used as the scorecard The Chief Range Officer and the Chief of the Classification Office are responsible for the quick delivery of targets to the Classification Office for scoring immediately after they have been fired so that there will be no delay in the completion of the results list In the Classification Office the followin
39. are 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol 8 6 and 4 seconds 25 m Standard Pistol 150 20 and 10 seconds 25 m Pistol and 25 m Center Fire Pistol Rapid Fire Stage facing for three 3 seconds for each shot alternating with an edge on face away time of seven 7 seconds 0 1 second for all facing times a tolerance of 0 2 seconds 0 0 seconds is allowed If solid backing boards are used for the targets the area corresponding to the eight 8 ring zone must either be cut out from the backing board or be made of cardboard to facilitate scoring Standards for 25 m Electronic Scoring Target Systems When electronic scoring targets are used the timing equipment will be set to give the nominal exposure times plus 0 1 seconds An after time the period which is to ensure that shots which would have been valid skid shots on conventional targets are also scored on the electronic targets will be added at 0 2 seconds Total 0 3 seconds Indoor Range Light Requirements Lux General Targets Indoor Recom Recom Range for Minimum mended Minimum mended Minimum Minimum 10m 300 500 1500 1800 10 m RT 300 500 1000 1000 25m 300 500 1500 2500 50 m 300 500 1500 3000 Final Ranges must have a minimum general lighting of 500 lux and minimum 1000 lux on the firing line For new ranges near to 1500 lux on the firing line is recommended At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the minimy
40. card appear to have been made The protest fee becomes payable At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions using paper targets a fee of not more than 5 00 may be charged by the organizing committee for scoring protests If the protest is upheld the fee will be refunded When paper targets are used and scored in the Classification Office the team official or shooter has the right to see the protested shot hole s but is not permitted to touch the target s Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 269 Authorized for use by USA Shooting USA 6 15 4 3 2A 6 15 5 6 15 5 1 6 15 5 2 6 15 6 New USA 6 15 6A 6 16 6 16 1 6 16 1 1 New 6 16 1 2 New 6 16 1 3 6 16 2 6 16 2 1 New 270 At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions competitors may be allowed to touch their targets under supervision during the challenge period Appeals If there is a disagreement with a Jury decision the matter may be appealed to the Jury of Appeal Such appeals must be submitted in writing by the Team Leader or a representative not later than one 1 hour after the Jury decision has been announced In special circumstances the time for submitting appeals may be extended up to 24 hours by decision of the Jury of Appeal Such a decision could postpone the victory ceremony for the Event under appeal The decision of the Competitions Jury USAS or Jury of Appeal is final Copies of all decisions in response to writ
41. fire After the relay the Classfication Jury will decide which shots are to be counted from each target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 265 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 13 6 6 13 6 1 6 13 6 2 6 14 6 14 1 6 14 1 1 6 14 2 6 14 2 1 USA Protest concerning the shot value Electronic Scoring Targets After the relay the detailed printer results LOG Print must be generated by the Technical or Range Officers for all firing lanes on which complaints or protests have been made and for the immediately adjacent lanes before the equipments are reset for the next relay After the completion of the relay the Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets will be applied Any non indicated shot must be scored by the Classification Jury TIE BREAKING Individual Ties All tied scores will be broken except for perfect scores Ties for the 300 m 50 m 10 m and 25 m events if there is not a Shoot off will be decided by the following Count Back Rules the highest number of inner tens 6 14 2 1A At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions where paper targets are used 6 14 2 2 6 14 2 3 6 14 2 4 USA 6 14 2 4A USA 6 14 2 4A1 USA 6 14 2 4A2 6 14 2 4 1 6 14 3 6 14 3 1 6 14 3 2 6 14 4 266 tie breaking using 6 14 2 1 should not be implemented Please follow rules 6 14 2 2 6 14 2 4 to break ties the highest score of the last ten shot series working backward by
42. for use by USA Shooting
43. group of three A sixth station must be marked about 2 m to the rear and slightly to the left of Station 1 where shooter number 6 may take his position All six 6 shooting stations must have a table or bench where the shooters may place their extra cartridges and other equipment The stations must be firm and level in all directions Each station must have at the front right and left hand corners a block of wood piece of carpet or rubber about 15 cm square or round upon which the shooter may rest his gun For Trap Finals a medium intensity colored lamp must be positioned on the Station 1 microphone stand or on a separate stand placed on the left hand side behind Station 1 at a distance of 1 0 m to 1 5 mata height of 40 cm to 50 cm The lamp must be controlled by a system which must be so constructed as to indicate that for a period of 10 to 12 seconds immediately after the shooter on Station 5 has shot at a regular target that the microphone on Station 1 is inoperable USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may be conducted on a range that does not provide complete protection from sun and rain until such time as it is feasible to upgrade the range 3 m to 4m behind the line of shooting stations a path must be provided for mandatory use by the shooters moving from station 5 to station 6 Shooters must not pass between the path and the shooting stations A wire rope or other suitable barrier is to be erected 7 m to 10 m behind the return walkway
44. he must signal the location and value of shots ensure that targets are scored rapidly accurately and efficiently marked patched and or changed as necessary and as required by the Rules assist to resolve doubtful situations according to ISSF Rules in co ordination with the Range Officer and the Jury Second Register Keeper Paper Targets 25 m All stages of all the 25 m events are scored officially on the range The Second Register Keeper is at the target line He must record scores on the score cards as called by the Target Officer If there is a difference between the score marked by the Register Keeper and the Second Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 247 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 7 7 4 6 7 8 6 7 8 1 6 7 8 2 6 7 8 3 6 7 8 4 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 6 6 7 9 6 7 9 1 6 7 9 2 6 7 10 6 7 10 1 6 7 10 2 6 7 10 3 248 Register Keeper which cannot be resolved the score recorded by the Second Register Keeper will be the valid one Marker The Marker must not patch the holes on the target or Control Sheet nor on the Backing Targets or change targets or Control Sheets until scoring is completed Jury Members on the Target Line 25 m For 25 m events when using paper targets a Jury Member from the Classification Jury and or the Pistol Jury must be appointed for each Range Section or for each five to ten targets i e one per Target Officer He must accompa
45. introduce the Finalists by giving the name Qualification result and brief information about each Finalist s most important accomplishments The Announcer will also introduce the Chief Range Officer and the Jury Member in charge After the Preparation and Sighting Period all Finalists must turn to the rear to face the spectators and stand facing the spectators until all have been introduced Then they will be allowed to return to the firing points and may handle their guns dry fire and carry out holding and aiming exercises before and during the Final Preparation time 10 m and 50 m Rifle and Pistol Events Firing Times Men Shooting SEHR Women Time 10 m Air Rifle Air Pistol Men 75 seconds 10 m Air Rifle Air Pistol Women 75 seconds 50 m Rifle 3 Positions standing position Men 75 seconds 50 m Rifle 3 Positions standing position Women 75 seconds 50 m Rifle Prone Men 45 seconds 50 m Pistol Men 75 seconds Finalists in each event eight 8 Competitors Starting Positions The shooters who qualify for the Finals will have their start positions according to the ranking starting from the left Number of Targets Ten 10 One spare target must be available on the left and right of the eight 8 Finals targets and must show a competition target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 SZ Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 16 4 4 3 Paper targets only 6 16 4 4 3 1 Number of
46. is not in the sighting bull seye The Range Official shall record this fact and the shooter shall commence firing at the sighting bull seye again The Range Official will continue to observe until the shooter s shot hits the scoring area of the sighting bull seye At this point the Range Official will verify all previous shots as sighting shots they will not be scored as misses and the shooter will continue firing the matchunder the rules of the match No extra time will be allowed for the procedure above Additional shots outside the scoring rings or guard line will be scored as record shots All penalties used in scoring will be in force after the first shot that strikes the sighting bullseye This procedure may only be used when there is one shot hole on the target When a multiple bull seye target is used in a match requiring breaking of position to hang additional targets in order to complete the aggregate of the position the shooter will be given additional sighting time and be allowed to shoot sighters on all sighter bulls eye on the target In any case the shooter will be allowed to use all the sighter bulls eye on the target but once finished with sighting the shooter may not return to the sighter bull seye When more than one multipe bull seye target can be hung at one time all sighter bulls eye on all targets hung may be used for sighting by the shooter Once the shooter goes from sighting to competition the shooter
47. material so that the black aiming area center is clearly visible under normal light conditions at the appropriate distances The target paper and scoring rings must retain dimensional accuracy under all weather and climatic conditions The target paper must register shot holes without excessive tearing or distortion The dimensions of all scoring rings are measured from the outside edges outside diameter of the scoring rings In ISSF supervised Competitions Championships only targets with one 1 black aiming area are permitted except in the case of the Running Target Multiple bull targets may be used in USA Shooting sanctioned competitions see target descriptions in Rule 6 3 2 2 A C Targets are divided into scoring zones by scoring rings Electronic Scoring Targets EST Only Electronic Scoring Targets approved by the ISSF may be used Paper Competition Targets 300 Meter Rifle Target 10 Ring 100 mm 0 5 mm 5 Ring 600 mm 3 0 mm 9 Ring 200 mm 1 0 mm 4 Ring 700 mm 3 0 mm 8 Ring 300 mm 41 0 mm 3 Ring 800 mm 3 0 mm 7 Ring 400 mm 3 0 mm 2 Ring 900 mm 3 0 mm 6 Ring 500 mm 3 0 mm 1 Ring 1000 mm 3 0 mm Inner Ten 50 mm 0 5 mm Black from 5 to 10 Rings 600 mm 3 0 mm Ring Thickness 0 5 mm to 1 0 mm Minimum visible size of target card 1300 mm x 1300 mm or minimum 1020 mm x 1020 mm providing the background on w
48. may continue shooting no penalty will be applied MALFUNCTIONS If a shooter has a gun or ammunition malfunction he may have it repaired or continue shooting with another gun with the permission of the Jury ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTIONS in competitions are a cartridge fails to fire a bullet or pellet is lodged in the barrel the gun fails to fire although the trigger has been operated the extractor fails to extract the cartridge If a substitute gun is used it must be approved by the Equipment Control Section The maximum extra shooting time allowed to repair or replace a gun is 15 minutes shooting must be completed in the same relay Unlimited sighting shots must be allowed during the remaining shooting time but only before competition shots are resumed Extra time and additional sighting shots must only be granted if the interruption is not due to a fault of the shooter In all cases the Range Officers or Jury must be informed so they may decide on the measures to be taken NON ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTIONS in competitions are the shooter had not loaded his gun the shooter did not pull the trigger the malfunction is due to any cause that could reasonably have been corrected by the shooter FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGET SYSTEMS 10 m 50 m AND 300 m For 25 m see Pistol Rules In the event of a failure of ALL the targets on a range the time of failure and the expired shooting time must be recorded by the Chie
49. may not go back to the sighting bulls eye If the match requires breaking of position to hang additional targets in order to complete the aggregate of the position the shooter must be given additional sighting time and all sighting bulls eye on the targets hung may be used before going to the competition bulls eye A shot or shots which are fired before the start of the official shooting time must incur a penalty of two 2 points on the first competition target for each shot fired A shot or shots which are not fired at all must be scored as miss es on the last competition target s The same applies to shots fired after the end of the official shooting time unless the Chief Range Officer or a Jury Member has authorized extra time If a late shot s cannot be identified such shot s must be nullified by deducting the highest value shot s from that target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 11 3 6 11 3 1 USA 6 11 3 1A USA 6 11 3 1B 6 11 3 2 6 11 3 3 6 11 4 6 11 4 1 6 11 4 1 1 6 11 4 1 2 6 11 4 2 6 11 4 2 1 6 11 4 2 2 6 11 4 2 3 6 11 4 2 4 6 11 4 2 5 Time remaining The Chief Range Officer must inform the shooters of the time remaining by loudspeaker at both ten 10 minutes and five 5 minutes before the end of the shooting time In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions for times stages of 20 minutes time will only be announced at five 5 minutes and for time
50. may only be loaded with one 1 pellet If the gun is accidentally loaded with more than one 1 pellet if the shooter is aware of the situation he must raise his non shooting hand to indicate to a Range Officer that he has a problem A Range Officer must then supervise the unloading of the gun and no penalty will be incurred No extra time will be allowed but the shooter may continue in the normal way if the shooter is unaware of the situation at the time as soon as he realises what has happened he must report it to a range officer then the following procedure will apply if there are two 2 hits on the target the score of the higher value shot will be counted and the second shot will be annulled if there is only one 1 hit on the target this will be counted Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 259 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 11 5 6 11 5 1 6 11 5 2 6 11 5 3 USA 6 11 5 3A 6 11 6 6 11 6 1 USA 6 11 6 1A 6 11 6 2 6 11 6 3 6 11 6 4 260 Interruptions If a shooter must stop firing for more than three 3 minutes through no fault of his own he may demand extra time equal to the amount of time lost or the time remaining when the interruption occurred plus one 1 minute if during the last few minutes of the competition If a shooter is interrupted for more than five 5 minutes or moved to another firing point he may have additional unlimited sighting shots at
51. of the first target plus the score of all the properly fired competition shots which were displayed on the second target used If the two 2 extra shots were later found in the computer record of the previous target they will be annulled If a shooter complains during sighting shots about the correct recording or evaluation of the shot s the Jury may offer to move him to another firing point The shooter is given appropriate extra time The Jury examines the sighting shot s as soon as possible applying the Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets on the original firing point If this subsequent examination shows that the target on the original firing point provided correct results the shooter will be penalized with the DEDUCTION of two 2 points from the lowest value shot of the first competition series Failure of the paper or rubber band If Jury decides that the problem is because of the failure of the paper or rubber band to advance the shooter will be moved to a reserve position He will be permitted unlimited sighting shots to be taken within the time remaining for the competition plus any additional time granted Then he will repeat the number of competition shots determined by the Jury The shooter will be credited with the score of all the shots which were correctly displayed on the monitor of the first target plus the score of all the necessary competition shots fired on the second target to complete the course of
52. s at the championship The report must confirm that the Regulations and Rules of the ISSF and the competition program were followed World Records may be established according to the ISSF General Regulations USA Shooting National Records USA Shooting National Records may be established at USAS sanctioned competitions USAS General Rules 6 0 6 3 Titles and Medals In the Olympic Games all titles and medals are awarded for individual competition only in accordance with IOC Rules The Olympic shooting events are listed in the ISSF General Regulations In World Championships the ISSF awards titles and medals for the programmed events based on the final official results in accordance with ISSF General Regulations Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 283 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 17 11 3 6 17 11 4 6 17 11 5 6 18 6 18 7 6 18 8 6 18 9 284 World Championship titles and medals individuals and teams will be awarded according to the ISSF General Regulations Medals and awards must be given immediately after the Finals or after the protest time with sufficient time for the athletes to change into suitable clothing not shooting clothing During the Award or other Ceremonies the athletes are required to present themselves in their official national uniform or national tracksuits tops and bottoms All team members must be dressed in the same way MEDIA RELATIONS Suitable faciliti
53. targets Flags must be placed on the shooters side of any safety baffles USA On 50 amp 100 yard ranges the flags will be placed as on the 50 meter 6 3 7 3A range plus a row of flags added at 60 yards for the 100 yard range 6 3 7 3 1 If a 50 m range is also used as a 10 m enclosed range the 10 m wind flags must be placed far enough down range so that they give an indication of the wind 6 3 7 4 On 300 m ranges wind flags are to be placed at the above distances from the firing line on the imaginary lines separating every fourth il firing point and its corresponding target from the next point and target Flags must be placed on the shooter s side of any safety baffles USA On 300 yard ranges wind flags will be placed as prescribed by rule 6 3 7 4A 6 3 7 4 USA On 200 yard ranges wind flags measuring 200mm x 1500 mm are to be 6 3 7 4B placed at distances of 50 yd 100yd from the firing line on the imaginary lines separating every fourth 4 firing point and its corresponding target from the next point and target Flags must be placed on the shooters side of any safety baffles or wind screens 6 3 7 5 Shooters must check that the wind flags are not and will not be obscuring their targets This check must be done before the preparation time starts 6 3 8 Shooting Distances 6 3 8 1 Shooting distances must be measured from the firing line to the target face If pit operated targets are used the distance must be measured to the face of the front ta
54. the Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets nor elsewhere then only those correctly recorded shots excluding the last shot fired extra to the competition are to be counted in the score of the shooter If the questioned shot has not been located in the computer memory but is located elsewhere the Classification Jury will determine the validity and score value of the questioned shot If the extra shot fired as directed does not register or display and the Electronic Scoring Target cannot be repaired within five 5 minutes the Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 13 4 3 1 6 13 4 3 2 6 13 4 4 6 13 4 5 6 13 4 5 1 6 13 5 6 13 5 1 shooter will be moved to a reserve position and when he is ready to shoot an additional five 5 minutes will be added to the competition time remaining He will be permitted unlimited sighting shots In 10 m and 50 m Rifle and Pistol Events the shooter will repeat the two 2 competition shots which did not register nor display on the previous target used In 10 m Running Target Events the shooter will be permitted two 2 minutes to resume his position and then allowes sighting shots per Rule Then he will repeat the two 2 competition shots which did not register or display on the previous target used and fire the remaining shots of the series The shooter will be credited with the score of all the shots which were displayed on the monitor
55. tie is broken Rules for Shoot offs in all 25 m events full ring scoring Shooters tied will be allocated new firing points on the Qualification range by drawing of lots by the Jury If more shooters are tied than target groups are available the firing sequence will also be determined by drawing of lots In the event of a further tied score the Shoot off will be continued until every tie is broken Shoot offs Preparation time two 2 minutes Event Shoot off series Sighting series 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol rell pur 4 onei four 4 second series second series one 1 five 5 shot one 1 five 5 series in the rapid shot series in the fire course rapid fire course five 5 sighting shots in a 150 seconds series 25 m Pistol 25 m Center Fire Pistol one 1 10 seconds 25 m Standard Pistol eres In the event of a further tied score a second Shoot off consisting of one 1 series must be fired If the tie is still not broken the Shoot offs will continue until the tie is broken Team Ties Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 267 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 14 7 1 6 15 6 15 1 6 15 1 1 6 15 1 2 6 15 1 3 USA 6 15 1 A 6 15 2 6 15 2 1 USA 6 15 2 1A 6 15 2 2 6 15 2 3 6 15 2 4 6 15 2 5 6 15 2 6 6 15 3 6 15 3 1 268 Ties in team events must be decided by totaling the results of all members of a team and following the procedures
56. to 67 m e 40 3 04m UI ad A E Se w d L o a G Zi V SC high house The target crossing point base is 4 6 m above the center point of the circle A regular target must pass through a ring 0 90 0 05 m in diameter with the center of the ring at the target crossing point crossing point flight path Gp 46m Center point All measurements in meter shooting boundary ren D ER low house amp 235 6 4 6 4 1 USA 6 4 1A USA 6 4 1B 6 4 2 6 4 2 1 6 4 2 1 1 6 4 2 2 6 4 3 6 4 4 6 4 5 236 EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION GENERAL The Organizing Committee must provide a complete set of gauges and instruments for equipment control before and during ISSF supervised Competitions Championships Calibration Certification or Calibration Test Equipment must be provided At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions equipment control examination are not mandatory The competition director may determine the equipment control procedures based on available time and equipment measuring gauges Equipment may be spot checked at any time USA Shooting will not issue ISSF supervised equipment control certifications for equipment check All equipment may be checked randomly at any time and finalists in all events may have their equipment checked Consequences for equipment check failures will follow ISSF rules Shooters must use only equipment and appare
57. to the side of the firing area The scorers leave the protected area on command of the range officer between shots score the targets in place and call out the results If shooters are shooting more than one shot at the record bulls eye the scored shots must be marked or pasted Another method of scoring is to have each shooter or a spotter call out his or her shot value on command after each shot as best as he or she can judge it through a spotting scope This system is unofficial but can be very accurate When the final is completed the targets must be scored officially and the official score announced Protests in Finals Any protests must be immediate and made by the shooter or his coach by holding up his hand Any protest will be decided by the Range Jury immediately The decision of the Jury is final and the protest fee may become payable PROTOCOL AWARDS AND RECORDS World Records and Final World Records may be established in Olympic Games World Championships World Cups Continental Championships and Continental Games which had been conducted according to the ISSF General Regulations World Records in individual events may be established in Elimination as well as in Qualification and Finals competitions If exceptionally the Finals are conducted in indoor ranges at 25 m and 50 m Final World Records may be established A report on newly established World or Olympic Records must be prepared by the ISSF Technical Delegate
58. up for the missed time series If a shooters equipment has been passed by Equipment Control but the shooter is unable to produce the Equipment Control Card at the start of the event the shooter may commence but will be penalized with a deduction of two 2 points from the lowest value shot of the first series if he or his coach or team official cannot obtain confirmation that the equipment has been previously passed by the Control Section before the official end of the shooting time for that relay of that event The responsibility rests with the shooter or his coach or team official to visit the Equipment Control Section for this purpose No extra shooting time will be allowed Running Target 50 m two 2 points from the total of the stage Irregular Shots in 10 m 50 m and 300 m events Too many shots in an event or position If a shooter fires more shots in the event or position than are provided for in the program the extra shot s must be annulled on the last competition target s If the shot s cannot be identified the highest value shot s must be annulled on the last competition target The shooter must also be penalized by a deduction of two 2 points for each excessive shot fired deducted from the lowest value shot s in the first series In 25 m events the rule above applies but the deduction will be made in the actual series If the competition is the combined prone amp three positiion match there is no excessive sh
59. 0 2mm 5ring 280mm 1 0 mm 94mm 40 4mm 4ring 264mm 1 0 mm 128 mm 0 6mm 3ring 298mm 1 0 mm 162 mm 0 8mm 2ring 332mm 1 0 mm 196 mm 1 0mm 1 ring 366mm 1 0 mm Inner ten 30 mm 0 2 mm Ring thickness 0 5 mm to 1 0 mm The center of the 10 ring must be 500 mm from the tip of the nose of the boar measured on a horizontal line Scoring ring values 1 to 9 must be printed clearly in the appropriate scoring zones in diagonal lines at right angles to each other Repair centers C or half targets B may be used The repair centers or half targets must be correctly placed on the full target 50 Meter Running Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 2 7 2 10 Meter Running Target The 10 m Running Target is a single card with two scoring zones each with rings 1 to 10 on the two sides and a single aiming mark in the center Sring 30 5mm 0 1 mm 4ring 35 5mm 40 1 mm 3 ring 40 5mm 0 1 mm 2ring 45 5mm 40 1 mm 1 ring 50 5mm 40 1 mm Inner ten is white 0 5 mm 0 1 mm gauged in the same way as rings 3 10 Black from 5 to 10 rings 30 5 mm 0 1 mm Ring thickness 0 1 mm to 0 2 mm Recommended size of target card 260 mm x 150 mm minimum 260 mm x 140 mm The center of the 10 ring must be 70 mm 0 2 mm from the center of the aiming mark measured
60. 0 50 m 0 10 m below the top surface of the roof of the trap house and set back 0 50 m 4 0 10 m from the front edge of the roof when the trap is set at the 2 m elevation See Figures Traps may be fully automatic self loading and cocking semiautomatic hand loaded and self cocking or manual hand loaded and cocked Each trap must be provided with a means of sealing its elevation angle and main spring tension after these have been inspected and approved by the Jury All traps must be provided with a means of allowing target throwing on a precise setting All traps which are hand loaded must have two stops fixed to them The stops are necessary to prevent accidental or deliberate movement of the target forward or backward on the throwing arm thus changing the preset directions of the target Each trap must have the elevation and angle sectors marked in increments of 10 degrees The traps must be released by an electric manual or electric microphone system fitted with a timer device The control system must be placed in such a position that the puller can clearly see and hear the call of the shooter For all ISSF championships an automatic timer must be used The timer device must be set to release the targets within the period varying randomly from zero 0 to one 1 second after the shooter s call The system must guarantee the simultaneous release of the two 2 targets from the predetermined traps Where an electric manual syste
61. 10 1A 300 Yard Rifle 6 00 yd 200 Yard Rifle 4 00 yd 100 Yard Rifle 50 in 50 Yard Rifle Pistol 25 in 50 Foot Rifle Pistol 15 in 5 Meter Rifle 0 1m 6 3 11 Horizontal Variations for Firing Points on 50 m and 10 m Running Target and 25 m Pistol Ranges The center of the firing points must be located as follows 6 3 11 1 for Rapid Fire ranges according to the center of the group of five 6 3 11 2 for Running Target ranges according to the center of the opening 6 3 11 3 the center of the firing point must be oriented on the center of the corresponding target or opening Maximum horizontal deviations from a centerline drawn perpendicular 90 degrees to the center of the target Or Opening are Maximum variation in either direction 25 m range 0 75 m 50 m Running Target range 2 00 m 10 m Running Target range 0 40 m USA 6 3 11 3A 25 Yard Range 0 75 yd Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 215 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 12 USA 6 3 12 A 6 3 12 1 6 3 12 2 6 3 12 2 1 USA 6 3 12 1A 6 3 12 2 2 USA 6 3 12 2 2A 6 3 12 2 3 6 3 12 2 4 USA 6 3 12 2 4A 6 3 12 2 5 USA 6 3 12 2 5A 6 3 12 2 6 6 3 12 2 7 216 General Firing Point Standards for 300 m 50 m 10 m Ranges The firing point must be constructed so that it does not vibrate or move From the firing line to approximately 1 2 m rearward the firing point must be level in all directions The remainder of the firing
62. 5 Ring 25 5 mm 0 1 mm 4 Ring 30 5 mm 0 1 mm 3 Ring 35 5mm 0 1 mm 0 2 Ring 40 5 mm 0 1 mm 6 Ring 20 5 mm 0 1 mm 1 Ring 45 5mm 40 1 mm Inner Ten When the 10 Ring dot has been shot out completely as determined by the use of an Air Pistol OUTWARD scoring gauge Black from 4 to 9 rings 30 5 mm 0 1 mm The ten ring is a white dot 0 5 mm 0 1 mm Ring thickness 0 1 mm to 0 2 mm Minimum visible size of target card 80 mm x 80 mm Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal lines at right angles to each other The 9 point zone is not marked with a number The 10 is a white dot Background cards 170 mm x 170 mm similar in color to the target material should be provided to improve the visibility of the target 10 Meter Air Rifle Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 3 2 3 A 10 Meter Multiple Bull s eye Air Rifle Target 10 Ring 0 5mm 0 1mm 5 Ring 25 5mm 0 1mm 9 Ring 5 5mm 0 1mm 4 Ring 30 5mm 0 1mm 8 Ring 10 5mm 0 1mm 3 Ring 35 5mm 0 1mm 7 Ring 15 5mm 0 1mm 2 Ring 40 5mm 0 1mm 6 Ring 20 5mm 0 1mm 1 Ring 45 5mm 0 1mm Inner Ten When the 10 ring dot has been shot out completely as determined by the use of an Air Rifle inward scoring gauge Diameter of the black from 4 9 rings 30 5mm R
63. 6 3 2 2C Shots in dispute must be determined as to value by means of a gauge or other device Gauges must always be inserted into the shot hole with the target in the horizontal position Guages certified by USA Shooting may be used in USA Shooting sanctioned competitions When the accurate use of the plug gauge is made difficult by the close proximity of another bullet hole the shot value must be determined by means of an engraved gauge of some flat transparent material to aid in reconstructing the position of a scoring ring or number of bullet holes which may overlap If two scoring officials do not agree on the value of a shot a decision from the Jury must be requested immediately In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions a third qualified scorer or scoring supervisor or jury member may resolve the question of shot value The plug gauge may be inserted only once in any bullet hole and only by a Jury Member For this reason the use of a gauge must be marked on the target by the scoring officials together with their initials and showing the result Hits outside the scoring rings of the shooter s own target are scored as misses All irregularities penalties misses malfunctions extra time allowed repeated shots series or annulment of shots etc must be clearly marked and recorded on a Range Incident Report Form IR see form at the end of these Rules the Range Register printer strip on the target and on the score ca
64. 6 7 3 3 6 7 3 4 6 7 3 5 6 7 4 give the required or necessary commands take any necessary actions following a malfunction disturbance or any other matter arising during the competition protest be responsible for the accurate recording of shots by the Register Keepers when using paper targets supervise the correct operation of the targets receive protests and pass them on to a Jury Member be responsible for the recording of all irregularities disturbances penalties malfunctions cross fires extra time allowed repeated shots etc on an incident report range register and the target or printer strip and on the small scoreboard when appropriate If Register Keepers are not used backer targets are preferred to detect cross fires Every effort should be made to use backer targets for this purpose Duties and Functions of the Register Keeper Paper Targets A Register Keeper should be appointed for each firing point Register Keepers must Register Keepers are not required at USA Shooting sanctioned competitiions See USA 6 7 2 11A fill out or verify the corresponding information on the scorecard and scoreboard shooters name Bib Start number firing point number etc inform the shooter when his sighting and competition targets are ready for firing The shooter must inform the Register Keeper clearly whether he wishes to fire sighting or competition shots this must be confirmed by the
65. 9 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF not marked with a number The zone numbers shall be approximately 4mm high 0 2mm thick and shall be easily read with normal spotting telescopes at the appropriate distance 6 3 2 6 10 Meter Air Pistol Target Sring 91 5mm 4ring 107 5 mm 3 ring 123 5 mm 0 5 mm 2 ring 139 5 mm 1 ring 155 5 mm Inner ten 5 0 mm 0 1 mm Black from 7 to 10 rings 59 5 mm 0 5 mm Ring thickness 0 1 mm to 0 2 mm Minimum visible size of target card 170 mm x 170 mm The scoring ring values 1 to 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal lines at right angles to each other The ten and the nine zones are not marked with a number The zone numbers must not be more than 2 mm high 10 Meter Air Pistol Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 201 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 2 7 6 3 2 7 1 202 Running Target 50 Meter Running Target The 50 m Running Target depicts a running wild boar with scoring rings printed on the shoulder of the animal Targets must be printed in one color only The Running Target is printed to show the animal running in left and right directions The animal must be printed on a rectangular shaped target paper Trimming the frame to the shape of the animal is not permitted see Figure A 60mm 4
66. Both scorers will mark and initial the plugged shot and if a third opinion is required that person will also mark and initial the shot 25 m Center Fire Pistol Measuring edge diameter 9 65 mm 0 05 0 00 mm Edge thickness 0 50 mm approximately Spindle diameter According to the caliber being used Spindle length 10 mm to 15 mm To be used for Center Fire Pistol Events 300 m Rifle 8 00 mm 0 05 0 00 mm 0 50 mm approximately According to the caliber being used 10 mm to 15 mm 300 m Rifle events Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 2 8 3 Small bore Rifle and Pistol 5 6 mm 22 Measuring edge diameter 5 60 mm 0 05 0 00 mm Edge thickness 0 50 mm approximately Spindle diameter 5 00 mm 0 05 mm Spindle length 10 mm to 15 mm To be used for All events using 5 6 mm ammunition USA 50 Foot Rifle Target Outward Scoring Gauge 6 7 15 3A Measuring edge diameter 9 03 mm 0 05 0 00mm Edge thickness 0 50 approximately Spindle diameter 5 25 mm to 5 30 mm Spindle length 10 mm to 15 mm May be used for scoring the 50 Fott Rifle Target rings 6 thru 10 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 205 6 3 2 8 4 4 5 mm INWARD Gauges Measuring edge diameter Edge thickness 4 50 mm
67. If target changing and shot evaluation is done behind the target carrier there must be sufficient protection for operating personnel and scorers OU OQ 0 gt Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 223 Authorized for use by USA Shooting The target changing and evaluation must be supervised by a member of the Jury USA In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions scoring may be 6 3 18 11 2 1A accomplished by a scoring team appointed by the classification officer 6 3 18 11 2 2Behind the opening there must be a backstop to stop pellets and prevent ricochets The target carrying mechanism must be protected by a front cover plate 6 3 18 11 2 3The visible length of the target track must be 2 00 m 0 01 m 0 00 m as seen from the firing point This must be considered when measuring the opening since the distance between the visible corner of the wall and the target increases the distance over which the target is visible 6 3 18 11 2 4Two shooting stations may be installed and used alternately to save time In this case the two firing points must not deviate from the standards 6 3 18 11 2 5When electronic scoring targets are used the timing equipment will be set to give the nominal exposure times plus 0 1 seconds This should ensure that the earlier appearance of the aiming mark of the electronic scoring target is allowed for 6 3 19 General Standards for Shotgun Ranges
68. LOAD when the warm up period ends After the STOP UNLOAD command Finalists must place their guns END OP on the bench or floor The Range Officer must verify that the actions are eee AN open and there are no cartridges in the chambers or magazines All 6 30 min __ Finalists must then turn to the rear to face the spectators Note before Television productions of the Final will normally be timed to begin at this point PRESENTA The Announcer will introduce the Finalists by giving the name Seege Qualification result and brief information about each Finalist s most 5 30 min Mportant accomplishments The Announcer will also introduce the Chief before Range Officer and the Jury Member in charge After the presentation the Range Officer will command TAKE YOUR FINAL POSITIONS TWO MINUTES FINAL PREPARATION AND PREPARATI SIGHTING TIME START The Finalists will have two minutes to 2 30 min resume their positions prepare and fire sighting or warming shots The before Range Officer will announce 30 SECONDS after 90 seconds have passed and will command STOP after two 2 minutes TARGET e There must be a pause of 30 seconds while the Technical Officer resets seconds _ the targets before FINALS Maile After this command the shooter loads his gun The cartridge or START comet pellet must be loaded into the chamber only after the 0 00 before TOT command LOAD Edition 2009 First Printing
69. Ring 107 52mm 0 2mm 6 Ring 253 83mm 0 5m 8 Ring 156 29mm 0 5mm 5 Ring 302 59mm 0 5mm Inner Ten 28 27mm 0 2mm Black from 5 to 10 rings 302 59mm Ring Thickness 0 5mm to 1 0mm Minimum visible size of target card 335mm x 335mm 13 2 x 13 2 inches Scoring ring values 5 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical lines only The 10 point zone is not marked with a number The zone numbers shall be approximately 6mm high and 0 5mm thick see Figure 4 White horizontal aiming lines replace the ring values at the left and the right side of the target center Each of the lines is 75 65 mm long and 3 03 mm wide see Figure 4 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 197 6 3 2 5 25 Meter Precision and 50 Meter Pistol Target for the 50 m Pistol and 25m Standard Pistol events and the precision stage of the 25m Center Fire and the 25m Pistol events 5ring 300mm 1 0 mm 4ring 350mm 1 0 mm 3 ring 400mm 2 0 mm 2ring 450mm 42 0 mm 1 ring 500mm 2 0 mm Inner ten 25 mm 0 2 mm Black from 7 to 10 rings 200 mm 1 0 mm Ring thickness 0 2 mm to 0 5 mm Minimum visible size of target card width 550 mm height 520 mm 550 mm Scoring ring values 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal lines at right angles to eac
70. Sighting Targets four 4 targets in each event 6 16 4 4 3 2 Number of Competition Shots per Target one 1 shot per target 6 16 4 4 3 3 Number of record targets ten 10 in each event 6 16 4 4 4 Electronic targets only 6 16 4 4 4 1 The target presentation on the spectator s monitors must be the same for all monitors and needs to be easily visible by the spectators 6 16 4 5 Competition rules The three 3 minutes preparation time starts with the command PREPARATION TIME BEGINS NOW 6 16 4 5 1 Start Time begins with the command LOAD for the first competition New shot for each Finals event and must be printed in the official shooting program Any delay must be announced and posted on the Finals range 6 16 4 5 2 Each shot fired before the command START or after the command New STOP will be counted as a mis zero 6 16 4 5 3 If a shooter fires more than one shot after each command the score for New this Finals shot will be scored as zero 6 16 4 5 4 f carrier operated target systems are used the targets must only be brought back to the firing line after the commands STOP and CHANGE TARGETS to avoid disturbing other shooters 6 16 4 5 5 Aiming exercises are allowed 6 16 4 5 6 Dry firing after the Final Preparation and Sighting Period is prohibited and will be penalized by deduction of two 2 points for each case from the first Finals shot FINAL Each Final consists of 10 shots an
71. USA Shooting sanctioned competitions USA Shooting licensed 50 foot indoor rifle and pistol targets are now commercially available USA Shooting authorizes the use of the Orion Scoring System at USA Shooting sanctioned rifle events and any additional applications pistol as they become available in the future The use of the Orion Scoring System must be stated in the match program and the following requirements met Scoring must be consistent throughout the entire competition competitors must shoot on the same brand name and style of targets All competition targets must be scored by the same method If the Orion Scoring System is used all competition targets must be scored in this manner Required software for use with the Orion Scoring System 24 bit color 300 DPI A4 paper size save each file as an uncompressed JPEG image have a white or black reference color support the 200 grams per square meter paper density of the targets Orion Scoring System Protests The score of an individual shot on a 10 bull target may be protested A competitor must designate the specific shot to be protested and pay the designated protest fee The statistical officer or scoring team will evaluate the protested shot by examining the original scan to determine if the shot hole was correctly identified by the system or if there is an obvious error see the Orion User Manual sec 5 7 and the shot was scored incorrectly If there is an obvious error the statis
72. a safe direction toward the target butt stop area Even if a Rifle or a 50 m Pistol has a magazine only one cartridge may be loaded If a 5 shot air pistol is used in the 10 m Air Pistol Event s only one pellet may be loaded In the range when the gun is not on the firing point it must always be in its case unless otherwise authorized by a Range Officer Before the shooter leaves the firing point the shooter must ascertain and the Range Officer must verify that the action is open and there is no cartridge or pellet in the chamber or magazine If the shooter boxes his gun or removes it from the firing point without having it checked by the Range Officer he may be disqualified Dry firing and aiming exercises are permitted but only with the permission of the Range Officer and only on the firing line or in a designated area Handling of guns is not permitted when operating personnel are forward of the firing line Dry Firing means the release of the cocked trigger mechanism of an unloaded cartridge gun or the release of the trigger mechanism of an air or gas gun fitted with a device which enables the trigger to be operated without releasing the propelling charge air or gas Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 179 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 2 2 7 6 2 2 7 1 6 2 2 7 2 6 2 2 7 3 6 2 2 7 4 6 2 2 7 5 6 2 2 8 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 2 5 6 3 180 Guns magazines may be loaded only
73. al size of the hit zone to be used in ISSF Championship Final round competitions may be adjusted by the ISSF Executive Committee but any changes in hit zone size must be announced in advance A graphic display of hits and misses in each competition series will be shown on shooter s monitors and on display screens in the Finals range Competitors in Finals start from zero 0 Results in the Qualification entitle competitors to participate in the Finals During Finals results are cumulative with each shooter s final ranking determined by the total number of hits for all series fired in the Finals excluding any shoot offs If a deduction is applied to the score for a competition series no score below zero 0 will be recorded e g 3 1 point deduction 2 0 1 point deduction 0 The Start Time for the competition is when the command LOAD is given for the first competition series Competitors must report to the Preparation Area for the competition at least 30 minutes before the Start Time A one 1 hit penalty will be deducted from the score of the first competition series if the shooter does not report in time 30 minutes before Start Time for the Finals Competitors must report with their equipment competition clothing and a national team uniform that may be worn in the awards ceremony The Jury must use the Finals Start List to confirm that all Finalists are present and that their names and nations are correctly rec
74. als that the targets are ready the red lights will go off As soon as the red lights go off the Range Officer will announce FAMILY NAME OF SHOOTER 2 15 seconds later the command ATTENTION will be given and the timing procedure for that series will proceed After that series the Announcer will report the score The other competitors will continue to fire in order until all competitors remaining in the competition have fired that series There will be a 30 second pause after all shooters complete one 1 series During this pause the Announcer will comment on the current ranking of the competitors the best scores competitors who were eliminated etc For the second series the Range Officer will announce FAMILY NAME OF SHOOTER 1 and continue 30 seconds after the presentation of Finalists is complete the Range Officer will give the commands to begin the firing procedure for the first competitor This sequence will continue until all competitors remaining in the competition have fired that series All competitors remaining in the competition will be commanded to fire additional series as required for that stage of the competition details under Detailed Commands and Firing Procedure Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF ELIMINATIONS FINAL ROUND COMPLETION PROCLAMA TION OF MEDALISTS LATE SHOTS MALFUNC TIONS TIE BREAKING After all Finalists have
75. aper targets 6 3 2 8 General firing point standards 300 m 50 m 10 m 6 3 12 General Target Requirements 6 3 1 General TR 6 1 Gun cases 6 2 2 4 2 Handling of guns after STOP 6 2 2 7 5 Handling of guns Removing of guns during the course 6 2 2 3 Handling of guns Self discipline 6 2 2 Handling of Targets 6 11 1 Height of targets 6 3 9 Hits outside the scoring rings 6 8 14 6 Horizontal variations of targets 6 3 10 6 3 11 Horizontal variations for Firing Points 6 3 11 Horizontal variations for Target Centers 6 3 10 Impeding a shooter 6 10 6 6 Incident Report 6 8 15 Independent determination of results 6 8 13 Index 6 20 Individual Tie Perfect score 6 14 1 1 Individual Ties 6 14 1 Indoor range light measurements 6 3 17 4 Indoor range light requirements Lux 6 3 17 Information about malfunctions 6 12 2 3 Information of failure to register or display a shot EST 6 13 4 1 Information of shooters and team officials change of schedule 6 5 2 Infringements and Disciplinary Rules 6 11 6 Infringements and Disciplinary Rules Jury s action examination 6 11 6 1 Inner Ten Air Rifle 6 8 14 1 Inner Tens Marking 6 3 1 4 Inner Tens Marking Air Pistol 6 3 2 8 4 2 Inner Tens Marking Air Rifle 6 3 2 8 4 1 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 301 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Insert a plug gauge 6 8 14 5 Inspection of Ranges by the Technical Delegate 6
76. cated with the red side facing the shooter Values less than ten must be indicated with the white side facing the shooter After the hits have been indicated in this manner the total result for the series must be shown on the small scoreboard near the target line and recorded by the Second Register Keeper The series total must also be called The discs must then be removed and the targets patched in the 25 m Standard Pistol 25 m Pistol and 25 m Center Fire Pistol Events shot values and locations are indicated by means of a wand Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 253 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 9 1 2 4 4 6 9 2 6 9 2 1 6 9 2 2 6 9 2 3 6 9 2 3 1 6 9 2 3 2 6 9 2 3 3 6 9 2 4 6 10 6 10 1 6 10 2 USA 6 10 2A 6 10 3 6 10 3 1 6 10 3 2 6 10 3 3 254 with a handle approximately 300 mm long and with a small disc on one end with a diameter of 30 mm to 50 mm colored red on one side and white on the other The disc must be placed over the bullet hole s in the ten ring with the red side facing the shooter as the Target Officer calls the value of the hit s For bullet holes with a value less than ten the white side must be shown Where a series of shots are fired at the same target the scores should be called commencing with the tens The total for the series should be called after all shots have been indicated individually Sighting shots must be indicated and recorded For ta
77. cheduled start time for that event This rule also applies for competitions composed of several parts or carried out over several days Basic principles for firing point allocation Individual shooters and teams nations should be able to shoot under conditions that are as near to equal as possible On ranges where relatively equal conditions are not available on the entire range or in selection matches where leading shooters must be given conditions as equal as possible firing points may be allocated by seeding them according to scores in qualifying competition or previous results in the same competition Shooters from the same nation should not be allocated adjacent firing position Shooters from the same nation should be split as equitably as possible between relays If more than one relay is used in team competitions then team members must be distributed equitably between the relays The random allocation of shooters to firing points and relays may be done either by the drawing of the lots or with a computer program suited to this purpose under supervision of the Technical Delegate s Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 5 4 3 6 5 4 4 6 5 4 4 1 6 5 4 5 6 5 4 5 1 USA 6 5 4 5 1A 6 5 4 5 2 6 5 4 5 3 6 5 4 5 4 6 5 4 6 6 5 4 6 1 6 5 4 7 6 5 4 7 1 6 5 4 8 6 5 4 8 1 6 5 4 9 6 5 4 9 1 Whenever draws are used to determine firing positions the Technical Del
78. d is conducted single shot for shot ROUND using the following commands and procedures 6 16 5 New Finals Procedures for 10m and 50m Events 272 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF FINALISTS REPORT Finalists must report to the Finals Preparation Area at least 30 minutes 30 00 min before the Finals Start Time in accordance with Rule 6 16 2 before The Range Officer must authorize the Finalists to occupy their assigned firing points move their equipment to their assigned firing points and handle their guns 20 minutes EQUIPMENT before the Finals Start Time by announcing I CALL THE Goes SHOOTERS TO THE LINE Gun cases and equipment bags or boxes before May not be left behind the firing line on the Finals range field of play FOP Aiming exercises may be done during the Equipment Set Up time Dry Firing or loading is not permitted until the Preparation and Sighting Time starts PREPARATI The Range Officer will authorize the Finalists to begin their preparation ON anp for the Final with the command EIGHT MINUTES PREPARATION SIGHTING AND SIGHTING TIME START Finalists will have eight 8 minutes to TIME complete their preparations check their firing positions and fire unlimited Warm up sighting shots The Range Officer will command 30 SECONDS when at there are 30 seconds remaining in the warm up period The Range before Ge will command STOP UN
79. d shooters in sufficient time prior to the competition where and when they may have their equipment inspected The Equipment Control Section will be assisted and supervised by a Jury Member s The Equipment Control Section must register the name of the shooter the make manufacturer serial number and caliber of each gun approved on an Equipment Control Card Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 4 6 6 4 6 1 6 4 7 6 4 8 6 4 9 6 4 9 1 6 4 10 USA 6 4 10A 6 4 10 1 6 4 10 2 USA 6 4 10 2B 6 4 10 3 All approved equipment must be marked with a seal or sticker and the approval must also be recorded on the Equipment Control Card For Running Target Examined rifles are to be marked in such a way that the exchange of a sight or the addition of compensating weights that were not officially weighed would be immediately recognizable After equipment has been approved it must not be altered at any time prior to or during the competition in any way that would conflict with the ISSF Rules If there are any doubts regarding an alteration the equipment must be returned to Equipment Control for re inspection and approval Approval of any equipment is valid only for the competition for which the inspection was made For Rifle If a shooter s equipment has not been passed by a One time only equipment control then the equipment is valid only for that championship A
80. ded The following must be considered as reasons to justify the annulment of a shot if the Register Keeper or other range official confirms by his observation of the shooter and the target that the shooter did not fire the shot if a missed shot is reported by another shooter or Register Keeper or other range official at approximately the same time and from within the neighboring two or three firing points When using 300 m electronic scoring targets cross fires should not register on the recipient s target but an indication will be received at the control center The firer whose target does not receive the expected shot will be given a miss zero and an indication that he has cross fired Disturbances Should a shooter consider that he was disturbed while firing a shot he must hold his gun pointing down range and immediately inform the Range Officer or Jury Member He must not disturb other shooters If the claim is considered justified Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 11 9 1 1 6 11 9 2 6 11 9 2 1 6 12 6 12 1 6 12 1 1 6 12 1 1 1 6 12 1 1 2 6 12 1 1 3 6 12 1 1 4 6 12 1 2 6 12 2 6 12 2 1 6 12 2 2 6 12 2 3 6 12 3 6 12 3 1 6 12 3 2 6 12 3 3 6 13 6 13 1 6 13 1 1 6 13 1 2 the shot s must be annulled and the shooter may repeat the shot s or series If the claim is not considered justified the shot s must be credited to the shooter and he
81. der from top to bottom on the target card Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other The top two bulls eye are the sighting bulls eye A horizontal line is printed midway between the sighting bulls eye and the top record bulls eye to define the sighting area Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 187 Authorized for use by USA Shooting USA 6 3 2 2B 188 50 Yard Multiple Bull s eye Rifle Target 50m Rifle Target Reduced to 50 Yards 10 Ring 9 038mm 0 1mm 5 Ring 82 18mm 0 5mm 9 Ring 23 66mm 0 2mm 4 Ring 96 81mm 0 5mm 8 Ring 38 29mm 0 2mm 3 Ring 111 44mm 40 5mm 7 Ring 52 92mm 0 5mm 2 Ring 126 07mm_ 0 5mm 6 Ring 67 55mm 0 5mm 1 Ring 140 70mm_ 0 5mm _ Inner Ten 4 09mm 0 1mm Diameter of the black 102 78mm 0 5mm Ring Thickness 0 2mm to 0 8mm Minimum visible size of the target card 356mm x 610mm 14 x 24 inches Each target card will have six bulls eye printed in pairs equally spaced within the border from top to bottom on the target card Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other The top two bulls eye are the sighting bulls eye A horizontal line is printed midway between the sighting bulls eye and the top
82. dling procedures The safety of shooters range officials and spectators requires continued and careful attention to gun handling and caution in moving about the range Self discipline is necessary on the part of all Where such self discipline is lacking it is the duty of range officials to enforce discipline and the duty of shooters and team officials to assist in such enforcement In the interest of safety a Jury Member or a Range Officer may stop the shooting at any time Shooters and team officials must notify immediately Range Officers or Jury Members of any situation that may be dangerous or which may cause an accident Any shooter or official may stop the shooting at any time in the interest of safety An Equipment Inspector Range Officer or Jury Member may pick up a shooter s equipment including a gun for control without his permission but in his presence and with his knowledge However immediate action must be taken when a matter of safety is involved To ensure safety all guns must be handled with maximum care at all times The gun must not be removed from the firing line during the course of fire except with the permission of a range official While the shooter is on the firing point the gun must always be pointed in a safe direction When not actually firing all guns must be unloaded and the bolt or action must be open The action breech or loading device must not be closed until the gun is pointing down range in
83. e Classification Office immediately Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 293 Authorized for use by USA Shooting e NZ 25 m Center Fire Pistol Precision Rapid Fire Stage Malfunction Score Computation ISSF b st nd rd th th th Time of Relay Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 Malfunction Firing Point Competitor s Number Name Bib Number Nationality Date Competition 0 for UNFIRED SHOTS insert 0 For ALLOWABLE malfunction insert AM for NON ALLOWABLE insert NAM Malfunction Completion Final Score is the total of the five shot scores If second part of a ten shot series the Previous Correct total of the previous first five shots must five shot Ten shot be recorded if not leave blank score Range Officer s Range Officer s Signature Name Printed Range Jury Range Jury Members Member s Name Signature Printed Classification Classification Jury Officer s Signature Member s Signature Confirmation of Manual Technical Intervention of Computer Officer s Result at Ranking Computer Signature Classification Jury Member s EEN Reference Signature Number NOTE When completed by the Range Official and Jury Member this form must be sent to the Classification Office immediately 294 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Ka 25 m Standa
84. e Finalists are ranked according to the total of their Qualification and Finals scores Immediately after the results are final the Announcer proclaims THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE THE SILVER MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE THE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE If a malfunction occurs a Range Officer must determine if the malfunction is allowable or non allowable If the malfunction is allowable the competitor must fire a series completion in accordance with Rule 8 7 Only one allowable malfunction may be completed in the Finals Tied scores after the Finals for first second or third place will be broken by a Shoot off Ties below third place will be decided by the higher Finals score or if the tie is not broken by their Qualification rankings Tied shooters will fire one 1 series of five 5 shots in the same times and conditions as in the Finals until the tie is broken All other competitors must step back from the firing line immediately after the tied competitors have been identified The tie breaking Shoot off will commence without delay When shooters are tied for first and third places the tie for third place will be decided first Finals Procedures for 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men The Rapid Fire Pistol Men Final round consists of four to eight five shot fou
85. e edge of the scoring ring the shot receives the higher value A shot that touches is IN A shot that does not touch is OUT 192 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF OUTWARD SCORING GAUGES READING OUTSIDE SCORING GAUGES WHEN INSERTED IN SHOT HOLES If you can see white between the outside edge of the scoring gauge and the outside edge of the outer white scoring ring the shot receives the higher value Even if you cannot see white but can see that the outside edge of the gauge just touches or is tangent to the outside edge of the scoring ring the shot receives the higher value If any part of the outside edge of the scoring gauge lies outside of the outside edge of the scoring ring the shot receives the lower value if the outside gauge does not touch or just touches the outside of the ring the shot is IN If any part the outside gauge lies outside of the ring the shot is OUT Scoring Ring on outside of bullet hole Outside edge of gauge touches outside edge of scoring ring Outside edge of Sieg higher gauge outside Ee Outside edge of of outside edge gauge does not of scoring ring touch outside scores lawer edge of scoring value ring scores higher value Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 193 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 2 3 194 10 Meter Air Rifle Target
86. e effective for a minimum of four years beginning on 1 January of the year following the Olympic Games Except in special situations ISSF Rules are not changed during this four year period Application of ISSF Technical and Discipline Rules Throughout these Rules competitions where World Records may be established and which are approved by the ISSF in accordance with ISSF General Regulations are referred to as ISSF supervised Competitions Championships ISSF Rules must be applied at all ISSF supervised Competitions Championships The ISSF recommends that ISSF Rules be applied at competitions where ISSF events are in the program even if World Records cannot be established Such events are referred to as ISSF Supervised Events Scope of Technical Rules Technical Rules include rules for the preparation and organization of ISSF supervised Competitions Championships rules for planning the construction and installation of shooting ranges rules which apply to all shooting disciplines or more than one shooting discipline Knowledge of the Rules All shooters team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF Rules and must ensure that these Rules are enforced It is the responsibility of each shooter to comply with the Rules Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 177 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 1 5 2 1 6 1 4 1 6 1 4 2 6 1 5 1 6 1 5 2 For Shotgun USA 6 1 5 2 1A 6 1 5 3 6
87. e from the organizational point of view Function Firing Range A specially designated supervised function firing range without targets must be provided for shooters to test guns At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the function firing range is optional based on availability of a facility COMPETITION JURIES At ISSF supervised Competitions Championships juries must be formed in accordance with ISSF General Regulations to advise assist and supervise the competition officials appointed by the Organizing Committee A Range Jury must be appointed to supervise the conduct of events A Classification Jury must be appointed to supervise scoring and ranking An Equipment Control Jury must be appointed All Juries when on duty are required to wear the ISSF Jury vest which must be purchased from the ISSF Headquarters See USA Shooting General Regulation 2 6 4 At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions a jury of at least three member will be appointed by the competition organization committee when needed and in accordance with GR 2 6 4 The Range Officers are responsible for the actual conduct of the competition while the Jury acts in an advisory and supervisory capacity They must cooperate fully together The Range Officers and Jury are responsible to the Organizing Committee and to the ISSF respectively for the conduct of the competitions in accordance with ISSF Regulations and Rules All Range Officers and Members of the Jurie
88. ed so that a shooter in the prone position can put his left leg in an adjacent firing point without disturbing that shooter Firing Point Standards for 50 m Ranges And 50 Yard 50 foot Ranges The size of the firing point must not be less than 1 6 m wide x 2 5m long if the firing point is also used for 300 m shooting To allow more shooters to participate in 50 m events the width of the firing point may be reduced to 1 25m Target systems used on such ranges must be capable of changing targets without disturbing neighboring shooters Range and Firing Point Standards for 10 m Ranges The firing point must be a minimum of 1 m wide The nearest edge of the bench or stand must be placed 10 cm forward of the 10 m Firing line 10 m ranges must be equipped with electric mechanical target carriers or changers or Electronic Scoring Targets USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may be shot on ranges with electric or manual target carriers or fixed multiple bull targets adjustable for height Range and Firing Point Standards for 25 m Pistol Ranges Roofs and screens of 25m ranges must provide the shooter with adequate shelter from wind rain sun and ejected cartridge cases The floor of the firing point must be level in all directions It must be of firm construction and not permit any vibration The firing point must be roofed or covered at a minimum height of 2 20 m above the level of the firing point In 25 m events the targets mus
89. egate must approve the range constraints to be taken into account 10 m Air Rifle and Air Pistol Events If there are more shooters than targets in air rifle air pistol events the targets must be distributed by drawing lots for two or more relays Elimination Events for Outdoor Ranges If the number of shooters exceeds the useable capacity of the range an Elimination must be conducted In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the organizing committee may allocate firing points based on the order in which the entires are received up to range capacity PTO score orther qualifying score state resident etc Any Elimination must be over the complete course of fire The qualfication shooters must consist of a proportionate number of highest ranking shooters from each elimination relay counting only those who participate The number of shooters who will qualify must be announced as soon as possible Formula The usable number of firing points is divided by the total number of shooters starting in the competition multiplied by the number of shooters starting in the relay to give the number of shooters going forward from the Elimination to the Qualification e g 60 firing points and 101 shooters 1strelay 54 shooters start 32 08 32 shooters forward 2nd relay 47 shooters start 27 92 28 shooters forward When team matches are programmed and eliminations are required team members nations must be equitably divided betwee
90. enied Reason for Jury decision Jury Chairman Name and Signature Notification to the protester Fee retained returned 286 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Protest Form Page 3 Request for decision by Jury of Appeal to be completed by team leader or representative If there is continued disagreement with the Jury decision the matter may be submitted to the Jury of Appeal Reason for appeal Appeal Information Appeal submitted by Name and Signature and Nation Appeal information to be completed by Organizing Committee Appeal received Amount Fee Paid Printed Name and Signature of official receiving protest Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 287 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Protest Form Page 4 Jury of Appeal decision to be completed by Jury Chairman at The Jury of Appeal met on to consider the protest Date Time The decision of the Jury was upheld denied Reason for Jury of Appeal decision Jury Chairman Name and Signature Notification to the protester Date Time Fee retained returned Name and signature The decision of the Competition Jury USAS or Jury of Appeal is Final 288 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF NZ ISSF RANGE INCIDENT REPORT FORM IR Incident Report Serial
91. er Each of the lines is 125 mm long and 5 mm wide 25 Meter Rapid Fire Pistol Target 196 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 3 2 4A USA 6 3 2 4B 25 Yard Rapid Fire Pistol Target 25 meter rapid fire pistol target reduced for 25 yards for the Rapid Fire Pistol event and the Rapid Fire stage of the Center Fire and Sport Pistol events 10 Ring 90 96mm 40 4mm 7 Ring 310 41mm 1 0mm 9 Ring 164 11mm 40 6mm 6 Ring 383 57mm 1 0mm 8 Ring 237 26mm 1 0mm 5 Ring 456 72mm 1 0mm Inner Ten 45 24mm 0 2mm Black from 5 to 10 rings 456 72mm Ring Thickness 0 5mm to 1 0mm Minimum visible size of target card 503mm x 503mm 19 8 x 19 8 inches Scoring ring values 5 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical lines only The 10 point zone is not marked with a number The zone numbers shall be approximately 10mm high and 1mm thick see Figure 4 White horizontal aiming lines replace the ring values at the left and the right side of the target center Each of the lines is 114 18 mm long and 4 57 mm wide see Figure 4 50 Foot Rapid Fire Pistol Target 25 meter rapid fire pistol target reduced for 50 foot for the Rapid Fire Pistol event and the Rapid Fire stage of the Center Fire and Sport Pistol events 10 Ring 58 75mm 40 2mm 7 Ring 205 06mm 0 5mm 9
92. er Rifle Target 5 Ring 90 4mm 4 Ring 106 4 mm 3 Ring 122 4 mm 0 5 mm 2 Ring 138 4 mm 1 Ring 154 4 mm Inner Ten 5 mm 0 1 mm Black from part of 3 to 10 rings 112 4 mm 0 5 mm Ring Thickness 0 2 mm to 0 3 mm Minimum visible size of target card 250 mm x 250 mm Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal lines at right angles to each other The 9 and 10 point zones are not marked with a number Insert targets 200 mm x 200 mm may be used Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 185 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 186 50 Meter Rifle Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 2 USA 6 3 2 2A 50 Meter Multiple Bull s eye Rifle Target 10 Ring 10 4mm 40 1mm 5 Ring 90 4mm 0 5mm 9 Ring 26 4mm 0 2mm 4 Ring 106 4mm 0 5mm 8 Ring 42 4mm 40 2mm 3 Ring 122 4mm 40 5mm 7 Ring 58 4mm 40 5mm 2 Ring 138 4mm 0 5mm 6 Ring 74 4mm 40 5mm 1 Ring 154 4mm 0 5mm Inner Ten 5mm_ 0 1mm Diameter of the black bull s eye 112 4mm 0 5mm Ring Thickness 0 2mm to 0 3mm Minimum visible size of the target card 356 mm x 610 mm 14 x 24 inches Each target card will have six bulls eye printed in pairs equally spaced within the bor
93. er record Electronic Scoring Targets 6 11 1 2 2 Signal systems on the range and to the pits 6 3 6 13 Skeet Ranges Standards 6 3 22 Skid Gauge 6 3 2 8 7 Skid shots 25 m Events 6 9 1 1 Slow marking or changing paper targets 50 m Rifle 6 11 1 1 2 2 Smoking 6 3 6 4 1 Sound producing equipment 6 2 5 Special devices clothing 6 4 2 1 1 Spectators area 6 3 6 5 1 Spirit of the ISSF Rules 6 4 2 Standards for Running Target Ranges General 6 3 18 Standards for Shotgun Ranges 6 3 19 Start of competition 6 11 2 2 Stop firing more than 3 minutes 6 11 5 1 Stop firing more than 5 minutes or moving to another firing point 6 11 5 2 Stop shooting by Jury Member Range Officer in interest of safety 6 2 2 1 substances put on the firing point 6 3 6 3 5 Substitute gun Malfunction 6 12 1 2 Sun direction of Ranges 6 3 5 1 2 Systems of targets 6 3 6 10 Target line 6 3 6 1 Target Officer Electronic Scoring Targets 6 7 9 Target Officer paper targets 6 7 5 Target Officer paper targets 25 m 6 7 7 Target paper 6 3 1 3 Targets fixing 6 3 6 9 Targets no movement 6 3 6 9 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 305 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Team Leader 6 10 2 Team Leader responsibilities 6 10 3 Team scores in 50 m and 300 m eliminations events 6 5 4 6 Team Ties 6 14 7 Technical Delegate Check of Electronic Scoring Targets 6 6 2 2 Technical De
94. es Any such decisions must be put into writing and sent to the ISSF Secretariat so that necessary rules may be clarified or changed Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 243 Authorized for use by USA Shooting USA 6 6 3A 6 6 4 USA 6 6 4B 6 7 6 7 1 6 7 1 1 6 7 1 2 6 7 1 3 6 7 1 4 USA 6 7 1 4A 6 7 2 6 7 2 1 6 7 2 2 6 7 2 3 6 7 2 4 6 7 2 5 244 At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the jury will send reports to Competitions Manager USA Shooting Shooters and Team Officials must not be members of a Jury Jury Members must not advise or assist shooters beyond the scope of the ISSF Rules at any time during the competition For USA Shooting sanctioned competitions see GR 2 6 4 COMPETITION OFFICIALS Must refrain from any conversation with the shooter or from making any other comments regarding the score or the time remaining in the competition Duties and Functions of the Chief Range Officer A Chief Range Officer must be appointed for each event on a specific range and is in charge of all Range Officers and Range Personnel He is responsible for the correct conduct of the shooting event He will be responsible for all range commands and must also be responsible for assuring the co operation of all Range Personnel with the Jury responsible for the rapid correction of any equipment failures and for making available the necessary experts and material to operate the range T
95. es assistance and co operation must be provided for the press radio and television personnel to ensure publicity During competitions however the competitors must not be disturbed by photography and or interviews The Final Results must be made available to the news media Progressive preliminary and final scores must be displayed on large scoreboards to keep the shooters spectators and the news media informed at all times These scoreboards must be located near the competition ranges but at a suitable distance to avoid disturbing the shooters Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 19 FORMS Protest Form Page 1 Protest Information to be completed by shooter or official Championship Protest to Jury Date and time of action or decision being protested Action or decision being protested describe in writing Reason for protest also list ISSF Regulations or Rules concerned Protest submitted by Name Nation Signature Protest information to be completed by Organizing Committee Protest received Date Time Amount Fee Paid Printed Name and Signature of official receiving protest Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 285 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Protest Form Page 2 Jury decision to be completed by Jury Chairman The Jury met on at to consider the protest Date Time The protest was upheld d
96. etition shots Complaint concerning failure to register or display a shot on the monitor of an Electronic Scoring Target system The shooter must immediately inform the nearest range official of the failure A range official must make a written note of the time of the complaint One or more Jury Member s must go to the firing position The shooter will be directed to fire one more aimed shot at his target If the value and location of this shot is registered and displayed on the monitor the shooter will be directed to continue the competition The value location and time of firing of this extra shot must be recorded its shot number having included the missing shot and its value and its shot location and the firing point number must be given to the Jury in writing and recorded on the Range Register and a Range Incident Report After the end of that relay of the competition the Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets will be applied Using this information and the time of the extra shot and its location the Classification Jury will determine whether all shots including the extra shot are recorded on the computer record If all the shots are recorded correctly then the questioned shot will be counted in the score of the shooter as well as the shot fired immediately after as the extra shot but the last shot fired extra to the competition will be annulled If the questioned shot has not been located applying
97. ets and the Backing Cards and change the Control Sheets The Backing Targets and Backing Cards and Control Sheets must not be patched or changed until after all scoring is completed Technical Officers Electronic Scoring Targets Technical Officers may be appointed to operate and maintain the Electronic Scoring Target equipment they may offer advice to Range Officers and Jury Members but must not take any decisions Prior to the commencement of each relay of an event a Jury Member must inspect the Electronic Scoring Targets to confirm the following that there are no shot holes on the white surface of the target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 7 10 4 6 7 10 5 6 7 10 6 6 7 10 7 6 7 11 6 7 11 1 6 7 11 1 1 6 7 11 1 2 6 7 11 1 3 6 7 11 1 4 6 7 11 1 5 6 7 11 1 6 6 7 11 1 7 6 7 11 1 8 6 7 11 2 6 7 11 3 6 7 11 4 6 7 11 5 6 8 6 8 1 6 8 1 1 6 8 2 6 8 2 1 any shot marks on the frame are indicated clearly the Backing Targets are free of shot holes the Backing Cards are free of shot holes the Control Sheets are renewed Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets EST following a Score Protest Complaint No Indication etc A Jury Member collects the following items and the number of the firing point and the orientation of the card sheet or target the relay and series and the time of collection must be noted on each the Control Shee
98. f Range Officer and the Jury all completed competition shots of each shooter must be counted and recorded In the event of a range power supply failure this may involve waiting until the power supply is restored to enable the number of shots registered by the target not necessarily on the firing point monitor to be established Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 263 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 13 2 6 13 3 6 13 3 1 6 13 4 6 13 4 1 6 13 4 2 6 13 4 2 1 6 13 4 2 2 6 13 4 2 3 6 13 4 2 4 6 13 4 2 5 6 13 4 3 264 After the failure is rectified and the full range is in operation an additional five 5 minutes will be added to the competition time remaining The time for recommencing is to be announced over the loudspeaker system at least five 5 minutes beforehand Shooters must be allowed to resume their position in the five 5 minutes before the competition restarts Unlimited sighting shots must be allowed during the remaining shooting time but only before competition shots are resumed Procedure of the failure of a SINGLE target in 10 m 50 m and 300 m Events If the Electronic Scoring Target cannot be repaired within five 5 minutes the shooter will be moved to a reserve position and when he is ready to shoot an additional five 5 minutes will be added to the competition time remaining He will be permitted unlimited sighting shots before he starts the remaining comp
99. f the guns equipment and accessories in the Equipment Control Section and continuously observe the shooting positions and the equipment of the shooters The Juries have the right to examine the guns equipment positions etc of the shooters at any time even during the competitions During the competition their approach should not be made while the shooter is firing a shot or series of shots in timed fire events Immediate action must however be taken when a matter of safety is involved At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the competition staff may accomplish these tasks The Juries must supervise target distribution the allocation of firing points and shooting time schedules See GR 2 6 4 and GR 2 6 5 The Juries must deal with any protest s which have been submitted to the Organizing Committee in accordance with the ISSF Regulations and Rules After consultation with the Range Officers and others directly concerned the Jury must rule on the protest s A majority of the Jury must always be present on the range during a competition so that if necessary a Jury meeting can be called and decisions made immediately The Chairman of the Jury must ensure the presence of sufficient member s of the Jury at all times including during all trainings The Jury must decide all cases which are not provided for in the ISSF Regulations and Rules Such decisions must be made within the spirit and intent of the ISSF Regulations and Rul
100. f the opening must be of such a height that no part of the target is visible until it reaches the opening The edges must be marked with a color differing from that of the target Targets for 50 m are placed on a trolley or target carrier constructed so that the two targets one running to the left and one to the right can be alternately shown The trolley may run on rails cable or a similar system and must be moved by a driving unit which can be regulated accurately for speed Targets for 10 m are not changed for left and right runs Ranges must be constructed to prevent any person from being exposed to danger during shooting The shooting station must be arranged so that the shooter is visible to spectators The shooting station must be protected from rain The shooter should also be protected from sun and wind if this does not prevent spectators from seeing him The shooting station must be at least 1 m wide and aligned with the center line of fire The Dry Firing position must be located to the left of Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 221 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 18 6 6 3 18 7 6 3 18 8 6 3 18 9 6 3 18 10 the shooting station The shooting station must be screened on both sides with separating partitions so that the shooter is not disturbed by dry firing or other extraneous influences The separating partition between the firing point and the dry firing point must not be longer than
101. fired the fourth series the lowest ranking shooter is eliminated 6th place After the remaining Finalists have fired the fifth series the lowest ranked competitor is eliminated 5th place After the remaining Finalists have fired the sixth series the lowest ranked competitor remaining is eliminated 4th place After the remaining Finalists have fired the seventh series the lowest ranked competitor remaining is eliminated 3ra place bronze medal winner When a competitor is eliminated he must unload his pistol remove magazine and open action and lay it on the bench before stepping back Any preloaded magazines must be unloaded A Range Officer must verify that the action is open and that there is no cartridge in the chamber or magazines After the two remaining Finalists fire the eighth series and if there are no ties and no protests the Range Officer will announce RESULTS ARE FINAL The higher ranking competitor becomes the gold medal winner and the second ranking shooter becomes the silver medal winner Immediately after the results are final the Announcer proclaims THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE THE SILVER MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE THE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE If a competitor fires a late shot or does not shoot at all five 5 targets in time a deducti
102. for breaking individual ties No Shoot offs for teams PROTESTS AND APPEALS Fees Protest Euro 25 00 or its local equivalent Appeal Euro 50 00 or its local equivalent The fee for the matter in question must be returned if the Protest or Appeal is upheld or will be retained by the Organizing Committee if the Protest or Appeal is denied Protest fee in USAS sanctioned match 25 00 Appeals are not allowed in USAS sanctioned matches Verbal Protests Any shooter or team official has the right to protest a condition of the competition decision or action immediately and verbally to a competition official Range Officer or Jury Member Such protests may be submitted on the following matters and the protest fee becomes payable a shooter or team official considers that the ISSF Rules and Regulations or competition program were not followed in conducting the competition Or USA Shooting Rules a shooter or team official does not agree with a decision or action by a competition official Range Officer or Jury Member a shooter was impeded or disturbed by other shooter s competition official s spectator s member s of the media or other person s or cause s a shooter had a long interruption in shooting caused by range equipment failure the clarification of irregularities or other cause s a shooter had irregularities regarding shooting times including shooting times that were too short Competition officials Range Off
103. g scoring procedures must be checked by a second official determining the value of individual shot determining and counting inner tens adding shot values or points to be deducted entries on the main scoreboard adding the individual series and overall total Each official must certify his work by initialing the target score card or results list Independent of the results determination the Classification Jury must examine the 10 best individual and the 3 best team results prior to the publication of the final results list Value of Shots Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 251 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 8 14 1 USA 6 8 14 1A 6 8 14 2 USA 6 8 14 2A 6 8 14 3 6 8 14 4 USA 6 8 14 4A 6 8 14 5 6 8 14 6 6 8 15 6 8 16 6 9 6 9 1 252 All bullet holes are scored according to the highest value of the target scoring zone or ring that is touched by that bullet hole If any part of a scoring ring demarcation line between the scoring zones is touched by the bullet the shot must be scored the higher value of the two scoring zones Such a hit is determined by whether the bullet hole or a plug gauge inserted in the hole touches any part of the outside edge of the scoring ring An exception to this Rule is the scoring of inner tens on the air rifle target Another exception to this Rule is the scoring of tens and inner tens on the 50 foot rifle target see Rule USA
104. get dome is to be engineered to provide the best aerodynamics design and flight stability Breakability targets must be capable of withstanding the force of the trap to be thrown to a distance of 80 m and to be breakable easily with normal ISSF Skeet and Trap load cartridges within legal shooting distances 6 3 2 9 2 Flash targets 6 3 2 9 3 In Finals events and Shoot offs required after the Finals Flash targets containing red powder of non toxic material must be used 6 3 2 9 4 In Qualifications and Shoot offs before the Finals Flash targets containing green powder of non toxic material may be used 6 3 2 9 5 In all cases where Flash targets are used all the rules governing the use of such targets must apply 6 3 3 Paper Sighting Targets Sighting targets must be marked clearly with a black diagonal stripe in the upper right hand corner of the target The stripe must be clearly visible to the naked eye at the appropriate distance under normal light conditions except for the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Target and the 50 m Running Target 6 3 4 Backing Targets Backing Cards Control Sheets 6 3 4 1 Backing Targets for 50 m and 300 m ranges For locating cross shots Backing Targets if possible 0 5 m 1 m behind the targets must be used The exact distance between the target and the backing target should be measured and recorded As far as possible this distance should be the same on all targets Edition
105. h other The 10 point zone is not marked with a number The zone numbers must be approximately 10 mm high 1 mm thick and must be read easily with normal spotting telescopes at the appropriate distance o o gt n r omn a 123 4 5 e AKALI ODEJEIEA 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 Meter Precision and 50 Meter Pistol Target 198 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 3 2 5 50 Yard Precision Pistol Target A USA 6 3 2 5B 25m and 50m precision pistol target reduced for 25 yards and 50 yards for the 50 yard Free Pistol and 25 yard Standard Pistol events and the precision stage of Center fire and the Sport Pistol events 10 Ring 45 24mm_ 40 2mm 5 Ring 273 84mm 1 0mm 9 Ring 90 96mm_ 0 4mm 4 Ring 319 56mm 1 0mm 8 Ring 136 68mm 0 6mm 3 Ring 365 28mm 1 0mm 7 Ring 182 40mm 1 0mm 2 Ring 411 00mm 1 0mm 6 Ring 228 12mm 1 0mm 1 Ring 456 72mm 1 0mm Inner Ten 22 38 0 2mm Black from 7 to 10 rings 182 4mm Ring Thickness 0 2mm to 0 5mm Minimum visible size of target card 503mm x 503mm 19 8 x 19 8 inches Scoring ring values 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other The 10 point zone is not marked with a number The zone numbers shall be approximately 10mm high 1mm thick and shall be easily
106. he Chief Range Officer must resolve any irregularities which other Range Officers cannot resolve A repair service must be at the Chief Range Officers immediate disposal at all times For cases that exceed the capabilities of the repair service additional provisions must be made responsible for the efficient and rapid scoring of all targets in co operation with the Chief Classification Officer if necessary to participate in the drawing of lots for the assignment of firing points Responsible for and may perform any and all duties outlined in 6 7 2 Duties and Functions of the Range Officer A Range Officer must be appointed for each range section or for each five to ten firing points Range Officers must be responsible to the Chief Range Officer for the conduct of the competition in the target section entrusted to them but must cooperate with Jury Members at all times call the shooters on to their firing points check the names and Bib Start numbers of shooters to ensure that they correspond with the start list range register and small scoreboards if used ensure that the guns and sights equipment and accessories of shooters have been examined and approved check the shooters shooting positions and advise the Jury of any irregularities Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 7 2 6 6 7 2 7 6 7 2 8 6 7 2 9 6 7 2 10 6 7 2 11 USA 6 7 2 11A 6 7 3 USA 6 7 3A 6 7 3 1 6 7 3 2
107. he Rules when the fault is deliberately concealed disqualification must be imposed lf a shooter impedes another shooter in an unsportsmanlike manner when the latter is shooting two 2 points must be deducted If the incident is repeated disqualification must be imposed If when asked to give an explanation for an incident a shooter consciously and knowingly gives false information two 2 points must be deducted In serious cases disqualification may be imposed If a shooter handles a gun in a dangerous manner or violates any safety rules the shooter may be disqualified by the Jury COMPETITION RULES Handling of Targets Paper targets 10 m Air Rifle and 10 m Air Pistol The changing of the targets is done by the shooters under the supervision of the Range Officers The shooter is responsible for shooting on the correct targets In USA Shooting sanctioned Pistol competitions other than National Championships and Selection Matches the sponsor may specify multiple shots per target bull seye but not over five 5 shots per target When multiple shots per target are allowed it must state so in the competition program Immediately after each series of ten shots the shooter must put the ten targets in a convenient place for the Register Keeper who must put them in a secure container to be collected by authorized personnel for delivery to the Classification Office In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions the range officer wi
108. he target forward or backward on the throwing arm thus changing the preset directions of the target Each trap must have the elevation and angle sectors marked in increments of 10 degrees The traps must be released by an electric manual or electric microphone system The control system must be placed in such a position that the puller can clearly see and hear the call of the shooter The release devices must guarantee equal distribution of targets to each shooter in a series of 25 targets This distribution must be 10 targets to the right 10 targets to the left and 5 targets to the center Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 225 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 19 5 6 3 19 5 1 USA 6 3 19 5 1A 6 3 19 5 2 USA 6 3 19 5 2B 226 With the correct distribution in a series of 25 targets each group of traps must throw two targets from the left trap two from the right trap and one from the center trap as the shooters progress from station 1 to 5 After every five 5 targets the selector index must be advanced one step The five 5 shooting stations must be arranged on a straight line at a distance 15 m to the rear of the front edge of the trap pit Each station must be prominently marked with a square 1 m x 1 m which is centered on a line perpendicular to the line of shooting stations and extending through the painted mark which indicates the zero degree exit point above the middle machine in each
109. he word DEDUCTION This must be recorded on a Range Incident Report Form marked on the printer strip and noted on the Range Register by a Jury Member Disqualification expressed by the Jury showing a red card with the word DISQUALIFICATION A disqualification may only be given by decision of a majority of the Jury In the case of a disqualification in the Finals the shooter will be ranked on the last place of the participating finalists but may retain his Qualification score including any shoot off before the Finals Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 255 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 10 6 4 6 10 6 5 6 10 6 5 1 6 10 6 5 2 6 10 6 6 6 10 6 7 6 10 6 8 6 11 6 11 1 6 11 1 1 6 11 1 1 1 6 11 1 1 1 1 USA 6 11 1 1 1 1A 6 11 1 1 1 2 USA 6 11 1 1 1 2A 6 11 1 1 2 6 11 1 1 2 1 256 The size of penalty cards should be approximately 70 mm x 100 mm Infringements should be graded by the Jury as follows in the case of open violations of the Rules a WARNING must first be given so that the shooter may have the opportunity to correct the fault Whenever possible the warning should be given during the training period or sighting shots If the shooter does not correct the fault within the time stipulated by the Jury two 2 points must be deducted from his score If the shooter still does not correct the fault disqualification must be imposed in the case of concealed violations of t
110. here are ties the Range Officer must proceed immediately with the tie breaking shots by announcing COMPETITORS IN POSITIONS AND STAY ON THE FIRING LINE OTHER SHOOTERS LEAVE THE FIRING LINE The shoot off competitors must stay on the firing line and all other shooters must immediately leave their guns on the firing line and step back from their firing points COMPETITORS IN POSITIONS AND FOR YOUR SHOOT OFF SHOT LOAD ATTENTION 3 2 1 START Tie breaking shots will continue one shot at a time until the ties are broken For multiple 50 meter ties only If there is a delay of more than five 5 minutes the Range Officer will on request command WARMING SHOTS START Competitors will have 30 seconds to fire up to three 3 warming shots The Range Officer will command STOP after 30 seconds After all ties are broken the Range Officer commands RESULTS ARE FINAL 6 16 5 Finals procedures for 25m Pistol Women New FINAL ROUND The 25 Meter Pistol Women Final round competition consists of four five shot series fired in the rapid fire format second exposures The full 60 shot program Rule 8 6 4 4 will be fired as a Qualification for the Finals The eight 8 highest ranking competitors RICK in the Qualification advance to the Finals Start positions will be TION assigned according to the competitors ranking in the Qualificatio
111. hich the target is mounted is the same color as the target Scoring ring values 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in diagonal lines at right angles to each other The 10 point zone is not marked with a number Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 300 Meter Rifle Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 183 Authorized for use by USA Shooting USA 300 Yard Rifle Target 300m rifle target reduced to 300 yards 6 3 2 1 A 10 Ring 90 75 40 5mm 5 Ring 547 95 3 0mm 9 Ring 182 19 1 0mm 4 Ring 639 39 3 0mm 8 Ring 273 63 1 0mm 3 Ring 730 83 3 0mm 7 Ring 365 07 3 0mm 2 Ring 822 27 3 0mm 6 Ring 456 51 3 0mm 1 Ring 913 71 43 0mm Inner Ten 45 03 0 5mm Diameter of the black 5 to 10 rings 547 95 mm Ring Thickness 1 0 mm 2 0 mm Minimum visible size of the target card 1200 mm x 1200 mm 47 3 x 47 3 inches Scoring ring values 1 9 are printed in the scoring zones in diagonal planes at right angles to each other The 10 point zone is not marked with a number USA 6 3 2 1 200 Yard Rifle Target 300m rifle target reduced to 200yards B 10 Ring 57 82 0 2mm 5 Ring 362 62 4 2 0mm 9 Ring 118 78 0 3mm 4 Ring 423 58 2 0mm 8 Ring 179 74 0 5mm 3 Ring 484 54 2 0mm 7 Ring 240 70 2 0mm 2 Ring 545 50 2 0mm 6 Ring 301 66 2 0mm
112. i y X A visible length double Track of target track C H eel E E 4 D i C distance from the target to the visible corner of the wall aoueysip Dunooue LI i TT shooter s view angle D dry firing point KI firing point visible length of target track opening of the wall between visible corners distance from the target to the visible corner of the wall shooting distance Formula for determining the opening B Ax D C D Example 50 m B 10 00 m x 50 00 m 0 20 m 50 00 m C 0 20m B 10 00 m x 49 80 50 00 10 00 m x 0 996 i B 9 96 m Example 10 m B 2 00 m x 10 00 m 0 15 m 10 00 m B 2 00 m x 9 85 10 00 2 00 m x 0 985 SECH B 1 97m 6 3 18 11 1 Special Standards for 50 m Running Target Ranges 6 3 18 11 1 1 There must be a vertical wall on both sides of the opening for the protection of operating personnel and scorers 6 3 18 11 1 2There must be an embankment behind the opening In front of the opening there must be a low wall to conceal and protect the target carrying mechanism 6 3 18 11 1 3The visible length of the target track must be 10 00 m 0 05 m 0 00 m as seen from the firing point This must be considered when measuring the opening since the distance between the visible corner of the wall and the target increases the distance over which the target is visible 6 3 18 11 2 Special Standards for 10 m Running Target Ranges 6 3 18 11 2 1
113. ic with two parallel lines marked on one side For 25m Center Fire Pistol 9 65mm the lines are 11 00 mm 0 05 mm 0 00 mm apart measured between the inside edges For Small Bore Competitions 5 6mm the lines are 7 00 mm 0 05 mm 0 00 mm apart measured between the inside edges To be used for 25 m 5 6 mm pistol events All gauges and instruments that are used at ISSF supervised Competitions Championships must be examined and approved by the ISSF Technical Delegate prior to the competition Clay Targets for shotgun events 110 mm 1 mm 25 mm to 26 mm Weight 105 g 5 g The color of the targets may be all black all white all yellow all orange or the full dome may be painted white yellow or orange or a ring may be painted around the dome in white yellow or orange The color of the clay target must be specified in all programs for ISSF supervised Competitions Championships The color of a target must be clearly visible against the background of the range under all normal light conditions The same color targets must be used for training Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF A Weight 105g 5g E Base Height 11mm i1mm B Base 110 mm imm_ F Rotating Ring Height 7mm i1mm C Rotating Ring 95 mm 98mm G Dome Height 8 mm 1 mm D Total Height 25 mm 26 mm _ H Base amp Ring Height 18 mm 1 mm G The actual shape of the tar
114. icers and Jury Members must consider verbal protests immediately They may take immediate action to correct the situation or refer the protest to the full Jury for decision In such cases a Range Officer or Jury Member may stop the shooting temporarily if necessary Written Protests Any shooter or team official who does not agree with the action or decision taken on a verbal protest may protest in writing to the Jury Any shooter or team official also has the right to submit a written protest without making a verbal protest All written protests must be Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 15 3 2 6 15 4 USA 6 15 4A 6 15 4 1 6 15 4 1 1 6 15 4 2 6 15 4 2 1 6 15 4 2 2 6 15 4 2 3 6 15 4 2 4 6 15 4 3 6 15 4 3 1 USA 6 15 4 3 1A 6 15 4 3 2 submitted not later than 30 minutes after the matter in question and the protest fee becomes payable The Organizing Committee must supply printed forms for use in submitting written protests Scoring Protests Decisions by the Classification Jury on the value or the number of shots on a target are final and may not be appealed The jury appointed for USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may function as a classification jury or a separate classification jury may be appointed Protest Time All results protests must be submitted within 10 minutes after the preliminary scores are posted on the Main Scoreboard The time when the scor
115. ies the competitors must place their unloaded pistols on the bench and turn to face the spectators for the presentation of competitors The Range Officer must verify that the actions are open and there are no cartridges in the chambers or magazines After the sighting series The Announcer will introduce the Finalists by giving the name qualification result and brief information about each Finalists most important accomplishments The Announcer will also introduce the Chief Range Officer and the Jury Member in charge Immediately after the introductions the competitors will go to their assigned firing points and wait for the command LOAD Any Finalist who is not on his assigned position when the Presentation of the Finalists begins is automatically given the last place s in the Final with the Qualification Score s and is not allowed to participate in the Final Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 279 Authorized for use by USA Shooting DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR COMMANDS AND FIRING START OF FINAL ROUND COMPETITION 0 00 before 280 Each Finals competition series consists of five 5 shots in four 4 seconds For each series all competitors remaining in the competition will shoot separately and in succession The order of firing for all series is from left to right 30 seconds after the presentation of competitors the Range Officer will command FOR THE FIRST COMPETITION SERIES LOAD
116. imilar devices by competitors coaches and team officials while within the competition area is prohibited All mobile telephones etc must be switched OFF Notices must be displayed to indicate to spectators that mobile phones must be switched OFF and flash photography is prohibited until all competition is completed Each range must be equipped with a large clock at each end of the hall that can be seen clearly by shooters and officials The clocks must be synchronized to show the same time At least one clock is required on the range for USA Shooting sanctioned competitions Target frames or mechanisms must be marked with numbers starting from the left corresponding to their firing point number The numbers must be large enough to be seen easily under normal shooting conditions with normal vision at the appropriate distance The numbers should be of alternating and contrasting colors 300 m must and be clearly visible throughout the competition whether the targets are exposed or concealed On 25 m targets each group of five 5 targets must be numbered starting from the left Targets must be fixed in such a manner that they have no significant movement even in high winds Any target system may be used provided it guarantees the necessary degree of safety accurate control of timing and efficient accurate and rapid scoring and changing of the targets If Register Keepers are used a desk and chair must be located behind each fir
117. ing Protest Time ends must be shown on the Main Scoreboard immediately after the posting has been completed The location to which any score protest must be made must be published on the official program Electronic scoring targets If a shooter contests the value of a shot a protest will only be accepted when made before the next shot series in 25 m events except for failure of the paper or rubber band to advance or other target failures or if it is the last shot within three 3 minutes If a protest is made concerning the value of a shot the shooter will be requested to fire another shot at the end of the competition so that this extra shot may be counted if the protest is upheld and the correct value of the disputed shot cannot be determined If the protest concerning a shot value other than zero or failure to register is not upheld a two 2 point penalty from the score of the disputed shot will be awarded and the protest fee must be paid The team official or shooter has the right to know the resolution of the disputed shot Paper targets When using paper targets a shooter or team official who considers that a shot was scored or recorded incorrectly may protest that score except that decisions made regarding the value of shots by using gauges are final and cannot be protested Scoring protests may only be made on scores which have been decided without using a gauge or when incorrect entries in the result list or score
118. ing Thickness 01 mm to 0 2mm Minimum visible size of the target card 267mm x 305mm 10 1 2 x 12 in Each target card will have 12 bulls eye 10 record bulls eye are printed around the perimeter of the target card with two sighting bulls eye in the center Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other A guard ring is printed around the sighting bulls eye 10mm 0 5mm from the outer scoring rings to define the sighting area Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 195 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 2 4 25 Meter Rapid Fire Pistol Target for the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol event and the Rapid Fire stages of the 25 m Center Fire and 25 m Pistol events 10 ring 100 mm 0 4mm 7ring 340mm 1 0 mm 9 ring 180 mm 40 6 mm 6ring 420mm 2 0 mm 8 ring 260mm 1 0mm 5ring 500mm 2 0 mm Inner Ten 50 mm 0 2 mm Black from 5 to 10 rings 500 mm 2 0 mm Ring thickness 0 5 mm to 1 0 mm Minimum visible size of target card width 550 mm height 520 mm 550 mm Scoring ring values 5 9 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical lines only The 10 point zone is not marked with a number The zone numbers must be approximately 5 mm high and 0 5 mm thick White horizontal aiming lines replace the ring values at the left and the right side of the target cent
119. ing point in such a way that shooters are not disturbed A communications system must be provided between the Range Officers at the firing line and any personnel behind the targets who are operating the target mechanisms or working in the pits If pits with individual markers for each target are used there must be a signal system between the Register Keeper and the Marker Wind Flags for 300 m and 50 m Rifle and 50 m Pistol Ranges Private wind indicators are prohibited Wind flags are not permitted for 50 m Running Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 3 7 2 1 6 3 7 2 Rectangular wind flags which indicate air movements on the range should be made of cotton type or polyester material weighing approximately 150 g m They must be placed as close to the bullets flight path as possible without interfering with the bullets flight or the shooters view of the target The color of the wind flags must be in contrast to the background Dual color or striped wind flags are permitted and recommended Wind Flags Ranges Distances Size of Flag 50 m Ranges 10 m and 30 m 50 mm x 400 mm 300 m Ranaes 50m 50 mm x 400 mm g 100 mand 200m 200 mm x750 mm 6 3 7 3 On 50m ranges rifle and pistol wind flags are to be placed at distances from the firing line on the imaginary lines separating each firing point and its corresponding target from the adjacent points and
120. ing points PROCLMA TION OF MEDALISTS After the Range Officer declares RESULTS ARE FINAL the Announcer must immediately announce THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE THE SILVER MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE THE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER IS NAME FROM NATION WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF SCORE MALFUNCTIONS In case of an allowable malfunction the shooter is allowed to repeat the unfired shot once during the Final including any Shoot off if he can repair or replace his gun or ammunition within three 3 minutes after the malfunction has been declared allowable In case of a NONALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION no re shoot is allowed If a shot has not been fired due to a malfunction a shooter may try to correct the malfunction in the shooting time remaining After attempting any correction he many not claim an ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION unless a part of the gun is damaged sufficiently to prevent it from firing 274 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF TIE BREAKING Tied scores after the Finals for first second or third place will be broken by a Shoot off Ties below third place will be decided by the higher Finals score or if the tie is not broken by the Qualification ranking When shooters are tied for first and third places the tie for third place will be decided first If t
121. ir Rifle and Air pistol events 6 11 4 10 m indoor air gun ranges 6 3 6 3 4 10 m Ranges Firing Point Standards 6 3 15 10 m ranges light measurements 6 3 17 4 10 m Ranges target equipment 6 3 15 2 10 m Running Target Electronic Scoring Targets 6 3 2 7 2 2 10 m Running Target Paper Target 6 3 2 7 2 25 m and 50 m indoor ranges 6 3 6 3 3 1 25 m EST Control Sheets 6 3 4 3 25 m Events Score card 6 9 1 25 m Events Scoring Procedures indication of shots 6 9 1 2 4 25 m Events Scoring Procedures second register keeper 6 9 1 2 3 25 m Events Scoring Procedures Signalling of shot values 6 9 1 2 2 25 m Events Scoring Procedures supervision of the Jury 6 9 1 2 25 m Events Scoring Procedures Paper Targets 6 9 25 m Events Skid shots 6 9 1 1 25 m Events targets 6 3 16 4 25 m Events targets scored officially on the range 6 9 2 25 m outdoor ranges open to the sky 6 3 6 3 3 25 m Pistol Center Fire Pistol Standard Pistol usable targets 6 3 16 4 2 25 m Ranges dimension of firing points 6 3 16 6 25 m Ranges equipment of firing points 6 3 16 8 25 m Ranges screens between the firing points 6 3 16 7 25 m Ranges sections groups 6 3 16 5 25 m Ranges Standards 6 3 16 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol allocation of firing points 6 5 4 9 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Paper Target 6 3 2 4 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Event Groups of targets 6 3 16 4 1 25 m targets direction of rotatio
122. l that complies with the ISSF Rules Anything guns devices equipment accessories etc which may give a shooter an unfair advantage over others and which is not mentioned in these Rules or which is contrary to the spirit of the ISSF Rules and Regulations is prohibited The shooter is responsible for submitting all equipment and apparel for official inspection and approval to an ISSF supervised Equipment Control prior to its use in ISSF competitions Team leaders are equally responsible for ensuring that the shooters equipment and apparel comply with the ISSF Rules and Regulations Clothing Regulations It is the responsibility of the competitor to appear on the ranges dressed in a manner appropriate to a public event This must be controlled by the Jury Clothing made of camouflage material is prohibited The use of any special devices means or garments which immobilize or unduly reduce the movement of the shooter s legs body or arms is prohibited in order to ensure that the performance skills of the shooters are not artificially improved by special clothing Prior to the competition each shooter s gun and other equipment must be examined by the Equipment Control Section to ensure that it conforms to ISSF Rules The shooter is responsible for presenting all guns and equipment including any questionable equipment and or accessories for official inspection and approval before use The Organizing Committee must inform team officials an
123. legate examination of gauges 6 3 2 8 8 Technical Delegate report of World Olympic Records 6 17 3 Technical Delegate Shotgun events selection of ranges rounds 6 5 5 Technical Delegate Supervision allocation of firing points 6 5 4 2 Technical Officers Electronic Scoring Targets 6 7 10 Test of guns function test 6 5 7 4 Tie Breaking 25 m Events without Finals 6 14 3 Tie Breaking Count back rule 6 14 2 Tie Breaking General 6 14 Tie Breaking Individuals 6 14 1 Ties 25 m Events without without Finals for the first 3 places 6 14 3 Ties in Olympic Events with Finals Shoot off 6 14 6 Time extension by the Jury Marking on the incident report 6 11 5 3 Time extension by the Jury Moving to another firing point 6 11 5 2 Time extension by the Jury Stop firing more than 5 minutes 6 11 5 2 Time extension by the Jury slow marking or changing of targets 6 11 1 1 2 2 Timing Running Target 6 3 18 9 Timing Running Target ISSF Championships 6 3 18 10 Titles and Medals 6 17 5 Titles and Medals Olympic Games 6 17 5 1 Titles and Medals Time of awarding 6 17 5 4 Titles and Medals World Championships 6 17 5 2 Titles and Medals World Championships for individuals and teams 6 17 5 3 Too many shots in an event or position 6 11 7 1 Too many shots per paper target 6 11 7 2 Too many shots per target 2 occurrences 6 11 7 2 1 Too many shots per target More than 2 occurrences 6 11 7 2 1 Too many shots pe
124. ll instruct shooter as to where to place fired targets and may designate when they will be picked up i e after entire match etc 50 m Rifle and 50 m Pistol If automatic target carriers or changers are used the shooter may control target changing or target changing may be controlled by the Register Keeper In either case the shooter is responsible for shooting on the correct target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 11 1 1 2 2 If the shooter considers the marking or target changing is too slow 6 11 1 2 6 11 1 2 1 6 11 1 2 2 6 11 1 2 3 6 11 2 6 11 2 1 6 11 2 1 1 6 11 2 1 2 6 11 2 2 6 11 2 2 1 6 11 2 2 2 he may report this to the Range Officer If the Range Officer or the Jury considers the claim justified they must correct the situation If the shooter or a team official considers there is no improvement the shooter or a team official may protest to the Jury The Jury may grant a time extension up to a maximum of 10 minutes Such claims cannot be made in the last 30 minutes of the competition except in unusual circumstances Electronic Scoring Targets It is essential that shooters familiarize themselves during training with the control buttons that alter the target presentation on the monitor screen ZOOM facility and that change from a Sighting target to a Match target MATCH In 10 m and 50 m events the change from sighters to match is under control of and is the re
125. ll shooters must be provided with a Bib Start number for use on the back of the outer garment above the waistline during the full time of the competition The Bib Start must display the allocated number family name initials and the nation of the shooter The IOC abbreviation of the nation must be used The height of the letters should be as big as possible and should not be less than 20 mm for Shotgun see separate rule In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions start number bibs are not mandatory If start numbers bibs are provided for the event they must be worn as issued with no modifications The bib must be worn on the back with the entire bibi above the waist Organizing committees are encouraged to use them if at possible particularly in finals The nation and the name of the shooter are not required Bib Start numbers must be worn by all shooters on their backs and above the waist at all times while participating in pre event training if available and competition If the Bib Start number is available and not worn the shooter may not commence continue All shooters must comply with the ISSF Eligibility and Sponsorship Rules Section 4 of the Official Statutes Rules and Regulations This Section covers the rules to compete in ISSF competitions and such matters as Emblems Sponsorship Advertising and Commercial Marking of Clothing together with Controls and Sanctions Those who have signed the USA Shooting Code of Cond
126. llocation of firing points range contraints 6 5 4 3 Allocation of firing points Running Target 6 5 6 Allocation of firing points Shotgun 6 5 5 Allocation of firing points supervised by the juries 6 6 2 5 Allocation of firing points teams more than one relay 6 5 4 6 1 Allowable Malfunctions 6 12 1 1 Alteration of a gun or equipment 6 11 6 2 Alteration of equipment after control 6 4 7 Annulment of a shot 6 11 8 8 Annulment of a shot The shooter did not fire confirmed 6 11 8 8 1 Annulment of a shot The shot is reported by another shooter 6 11 8 8 2 Appeals 6 15 5 Application of ISSF Rules 6 1 2 Appropriate dressed for a public event Clothing regulations 6 4 2 1 Awards and Records 6 17 Backing Cards 10 m 50 m 300 m 6 3 4 4 Backing Targets 25 m 6 3 4 2 Backing Targets 50 m 6 3 4 1 Backing Targets Backing Cards Control Sheets 6 3 4 Bib Start Numbers 6 4 10 Blinders 6 4 10 3 Camouflage 6 4 2 1 Cases for guns 6 2 2 4 2 Ceremonies Appearance of the athletes 6 17 5 5 Certifying of scores by officials initials of scorers 6 8 12 Changing or refilling Gas or air cylinder 6 11 4 1 2 Chief Range Officer duties and functions 6 7 1 Classification Jury Electronic Scoring Targets 6 8 6 Classification Jury supervision of scoring 6 8 5 Classification Office duties and procedures 6 8 11 Clay Targets 6 3 2 9 Clock on the range 6 3 6 7 Clothing regulations appropriate dressed 6 4 2 1
127. lso the Running Target Inner Ten To be used for 206 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Sizes in mm Bullethole diameter 5 50 The A illustration depicts a doubtful shot hole The outward scoring gauge shows the outside edge of the flange lying within the 7 ring therefore the shot is scored a 9 6 3 2 8 6 4 5 mm OUTWARD Gauge for 10 m Air Pistol 11 50 mm 0 00 0 05 mm 0 50 mm approximately 4 60 mm 0 05 mm 10 mm to 15 mm 10 m Air Pistol rings 2 to 10 The B illustration depicts a doubtful shot hole The outward scoring gauge shows the outside edge of the flange lying over the 7 ring and into the 6 zone therefore the shot is an 8 6 3 2 8 6 1 Air Pistol OUTWARD scoring gauge Bullethole The A illustration depicts a doubtful shot hole with the outward scoring gauge in place The outside edge of the flange is within the 9 ring therefore the shot is scored a 10 The B illustration depicts a doubtful shot hole with the outward scoring gauge in place The outside edge of the flange is lying over the 9 ring line and into the 8 zone therefore the shot is scored a 9 6 3 2 8 7 Skid Gauge Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 207 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 2 8 7 1 6 3 2 8 7 2 6 3 2 8 8 6 3 2 9 208 The Skid Gauge is of flat transparent plast
128. m illumination of 10 m 25m and 50 m targests can be 1000 lux All indoor ranges must have artificial illumination providing the necessary amount of light without glare or distracting shadows on the targets or firing points The background area behind the targets must be a non reflecting light even neutral color Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 17 2 6 3 17 3 Measuring of the target illumination must be done with the measuring device held at the level of the target and pointed toward the firing point A Measuring general range illumination must be done with the measuring device held at the firing point B1 and midway between the firing point and the target line B2 with the device directed toward the ceiling illumination 6 3 17 4 Indoor Range Light Measuring 6 3 18 6 3 18 1 6 3 18 2 6 3 18 3 6 3 18 4 6 3 18 5 6 3 18 5 1 A position of meter B position of meter C photo cell of the light meter D edge of bench 10 cm forward of firing line t B C A B C 0 70 0 80m om Shooting distance Firing Line General Standards for Running Target Ranges The range must be so arranged that the target runs horizontally in both directions across an open area with a constant speed This area where the target may be fired upon is called the opening The movement of the target across the opening is called a run The protective walls on both sides o
129. m is used the release device must be designed so that only one 1 button or switch can be used to release the targets The five 5 shooting stations must be arranged on a straight line at a distance of 15 m to the rear and parallel to the front edge of the trap pit Each station must be prominently marked with a square 1 m x 1 m Station 3 must be centered on a line extending through the painted mark above the middle trap in the group Station 2 is 3 m 3 30 m to the left of Station 3 and Station 1 is equidistant to the left of Station 2 Likewise Station 4 is 3 m 3 30 m to the right of Station 3 and Station 5 equally 3m 3 30 m to the right of Station 4 see Figure Separate Double Trap Range A sixth Station must also be marked about 2 m to the rear and slightly to the left of station 1 where shooter number 6 may take his position at the start of the competition All six of the shooting stations must be furnished with a table or bench where the shooters may place their extra cartridges and equipment The stations must be firm and level in all directions and must be at the same elevation as the front edge of the roof of the trap pit Each station six must also have a block of wood piece of carpet or thick rubber sheet about 15 cm square or round upon which a shooter may rest his gun USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may be conducted on a range that does not provide complete protection from the sun and rain until such time as it i
130. minutes after calling the Finalists to the firing line the Range Officer will begin the two minute preparation period by announcing PREPARATION BEGINS NOW After two 2 minutes the Range Officer will announce END OF PREPARATION PREPARATION PERIOD AND The sighting series must begin immediately after the preparation SIGHTING period The sighting series consists of one series fired in the Rapid de Fire sequence All Finalists will fire the sighting series and the before competition series at the same time and on the same commands No score announcements will be made during the sighting series After the sighting series the competitors must place their unloaded pistols on the bench and turn to face the spectators for the presentation of competitors The Range Officer must verify that the actions are open and there are no cartridges in the chambers or magazines After the sighting series The Announcer will introduce the Finalists by giving the name qualification result and brief information about each Finalist s most important accomplishments The Announcer will also PRESENTA introduce the Chief Range Officer and the Jury Member in charge TION OF Any Finalist who is not on her assigned position when the FINALISTS 6 00 min before Presentation of the Finalists begins is automatically given the last place s in the Final with the Qualification Score s and is not allowed to participate in the Final After the presentation
131. mpetition Any activity that may place any other competitor at a disadvantage is prohibited An individual participating in such activity may be disciplined The Team Leader has the responsibility of completing the necessary entries with accurate information and to submit them to the appropriate officials within the designated time limit being familiar with the program having team members report ready to shoot at the designated firing point at the correct time with approved equipment Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 10 3 4 6 10 3 5 6 10 3 6 6 10 4 6 10 5 6 10 5 1 6 10 5 2 6 10 5 3 6 10 5 4 6 10 6 6 10 6 1 6 10 6 1 1 USA 6 10 6 1 1A 6 10 6 2 6 10 6 3 6 10 6 3 1 checking scores and filing protests if necessary observing preliminary and official bulletins scores and announcements receiving official information and requests and passing them on to team members The shooter should report ready to shoot at the designated firing point at the correct time with approved equipment Coaching during the conduct of any Event All types of coaching while a shooter is on the firing line are forbidden While on the firing line a shooter may speak only with Jury Members or range officials If a shooter wishes to speak with anyone else the shooter must unload his gun and leave it in a safe condition on the firing line on the firing line bench if possible
132. must be changed as follows A shooter having fired in the left side firing station in the first stage must shoot in the right side firing station of the same Range Section in the second stage and vice versa Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 5 4 9 3 6 5 4 9 3 1 6 5 4 9 4 6 5 4 9 4 1 6 5 5 6 5 6 6 5 6 1 6 5 6 2 6 5 6 3 When the event is held on one day All shooters in any relay for the first stage all shoot together again in one relay in the second stage and in the same Range Sections although reversed for example Range Range Range Range Stage Relay Section 1 Section2 Section3 Section A Bay A B C 1 1 2 3 3 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 4 25 26 27 ECG GT DEE E EE ea EE EE 3 18 17 20 4 26 25 28 When the event is held over two days For a competition to be completed in two days the first relay in the second stage must be the middle relay of the first stage or if there is an equal number of relays the relay immediately after the middle of the first stage for example Range Range Range Range Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 B C 2 3 10 11 18 19 17 20 22 21 24 23 25 28 2 3 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 2 4 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 In the Shotgun events see squadding draw Running Target Every shooter must shoot the entire competition on the assigned range Any change in range a
133. n starting from the left 1st place shooter on position 1 2nd place shooter on position 2 etc Scores fired in the qualification carry forward to the final and are included in the final result Two five target groups will be used with Finalists assigned to position according to the chart The Control sheets cards and backing targets are not to be changed or patched between series TARGETS Bay A B Target 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Start 1s 2n Sr 4t 5t 6t 7t 8t position t d ld h Ih fh th fh REPORTING The Start Time for the Finals is when the command LOAD is given M for the first competition series Competitors must report to the 30 00min Preparation Area for the competition at least 30 minutes before the before Start Time in accordance with Rule 6 16 2 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 275 Authorized for use by USA Shooting The Range Officer will authorize the Finalists to occupy their assigned firing points move their equipment to their assigned firing points and EQUIPMENT handle their guns 15 minutes before the Final round start time by SET UP announcing I CALL THE SHOOTERS TO THE LINE Gun cases 15 00 min and equipment bags or boxes may not be left behind the firing before line on the Finals range field of play FOP Aiming exercises may be done during the Equipment Set Up time Dry Firing or loading is not permitted until Preparation begins Five
134. n 6 3 16 9 3 25 m targets facing times 6 3 16 10 25 m targets incorrect facing time 6 3 16 9 7 25 m targets solid backing boards 6 3 16 11 25 m targets time of turning 6 3 16 9 1 25 m targets timing duration of facing 6 3 16 9 6 25 m targets turn simultaneously 6 3 16 9 4 25 m targets turning and timing device 6 3 16 9 5 25 m targets vibration 6 3 16 9 2 25 m Timing of Electronic Scoring Targets 6 3 16 12 25 m Turning Targets Installation Standards 6 3 16 9 25m and 50 m Precision Pistol Paper Target 6 3 2 5 300 m Electronic Scoring Targets Cross fires 6 11 8 9 300 m outdoor ranges open to the sky 6 3 6 3 1 300 m Ranges Firing Point Standards 6 3 13 296 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 300 m Rifle Paper Target 6 3 2 1 50 m outdoor ranges open to the sky 6 3 6 3 2 50 m Ranges Firing Point Standards 6 3 14 50 m Rifle Paper Target 6 3 2 2 50 m Running Target Paper Target 6 3 2 7 1 Additional sighting shots Malfunction 6 12 2 1 Aiming area only one 1 aiming area 6 3 1 5 Aiming exercises 6 2 2 6 Allocation of firing points 10 m events 6 5 4 4 Allocation of firing points 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol 6 5 4 9 Allocation of firing points basic principles 6 5 4 Allocation of firing points eliminations events on outdoor ranges 6 5 4 5 Allocation of firing points equal conditions 6 5 4 1 A
135. n outward gauge measures against a scoring ring that has not been disturbed by a bullet hole If the outside edge of the gauge is outside of the outside edge of the scoring ring you are using as your reference score lower value if the outside edge of the gauge is tangent to the outer edge of the scoring ring you are using as your reference or closer to the center score the higher value The Inward Scoring Gauge An inward scoring gauge is used for scoring values lower than 6 and inner 10 s if needed It can be used to score all shots if no outward gauge is available The inward scoring gauge must touch the scoring ring you are using for your reference to receive the higher value except the 10 ring Ten Ring dot Scoring Using an inward gauge the 10 ring dot must Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 189 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 190 be totally covered by the inward gauge to score a 10 If any of the 10 ring dot is visible with the inward gauge inserted the shot value is 9 See the Inward Scoring Gauges graphic on the following page Inner Ten Scoring The inward scoring gauge must be used to determine inner 10 s Any shot hole where the inner gauge covers the 10 ring dot and does not exceed the outside edge of the 8 ring is scored as aninner 10 It is not necessary to score inner tens except if needed for tie breaking A shot hole may be plugged twice only if k
136. n the elimination relays Team scores are taken from these relays If insufficient targets are available to allocate two team members from each team to the first relay and the remaining member from each team to the second relay then it will be necessary to have three relays with one member from each team on each relay A shooter who does not qualify must not be allowed to participate further in the event If there are tied scores for the last places in an elimination the order of ranking will be determined according to the Tie Breaking Rules If a rifle competition lasts for more than one day all shooters must fire an equal number of shots in the same position or positions each day If a pistol competition is divided into two 2 parts or days all shooters must finish the first part before the second part or day may begin All shooters must fire an equal number of shots series each day Firing point allocation 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Event The second 30 shot stage must begin only after all shooters have completed the first 30 shot stage If there are fewer shooters than are Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 239 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 5 4 9 2 6 5 4 9 2 1 240 necessary to completely fill all relays then gaps must be left in the last relay of the first stage and in the last relay of the second stage when the event is held over two 2 days For the 2 stage the order of relays
137. ndefinite period of time varying from instant release up to a maximum of three 3 seconds after the shooter has called for his target The release device must be designed so that only one 1 button or switch can be used to release double targets Note If an electro microphone system is to be used it must be so constructed as to randomly insert a delay varying from 0 2 to 3 0 seconds A colored lamp must be fitted to the outside of both high and low houses The lamps must light immediately when the Puller presses the release and extinguish when the target s are thrown The lamps must be clearly visible to the referee The lamp must be installed on the side of the skeet house which faces the spectator area at a height of 2 2 m 2 8 mon the high house and 1 6 m 2 0 m on the low house Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 233 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 22 8 Skeet Range Layout 084 Target distance 65m to 40 3 0 1m 67 m 40 3 0 1m Shooting alaaa boundary Target y distance 65 m to Center Point 67 m Target Crossing Point gt 5 5 go Base Chord A vy 0 75 ot 1 85 lt 20 TT Pi 36 8 0 1 ED Station 7 Station 1 lt i 0 9 0 9 e N 8 13 Ge 0 75 1 E 16 6 i n 0 9 Sta Skeet Existing Skeet 5 anges 0 26 Skeet Range Layout lt 0 26 Ranges 0 all measurements in meters 0 75 6 3 22 9 Skeet Range View shooting boundary 65
138. nning Target 6 7 6 Pre Event Training 6 5 7 2 Preliminary scores 6 8 1 Preliminary Scores 6 18 3 Pre Match Administration 6 5 Preparation Time 6 11 2 1 Preparation Time Handling guns dry firing aiming exercises 6 11 2 1 2 Preparation Time Sighting targets pre competition checks 6 11 2 1 1 Presence of the Jury 6 6 2 7 Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets 6 7 11 Progressive Scores 6 18 3 Propaganda 6 10 1 Protection against rain sun wind 6 3 6 3 Protest concerning the shot value on Electronic Scoring Targets 6 13 6 Protest time 6 15 4 1 Protests dealt by the jury 6 6 2 6 Protests Scoring Protests Classification Jury 6 15 4 Protests Verbal 6 15 2 Protests Written Protests 6 15 3 Protests and Appeals 6 15 Put down a gun 6 2 2 7 2 Questioned shot Scoring 6 13 4 2 4 Questioned shot not located 6 13 4 2 5 Range and Target Standards 6 3 Range Officer s duties and functions 6 7 2 Range Officers Knowledge and enforcement of the ISSF Rules 6 6 1 2 Range Officers Responsibilities 6 6 1 1 Range Standards 6 3 5 Ready to shoot Shooter 6 10 4 Records 6 17 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 303 Authorized for use by USA Shooting Register Keeper paper targets 6 7 3 Register Keeper paper targets Running Target 6 7 4 Register Keeper s equipment 6 3 6 11 Release of propellant charge during the 10 m competition 6 11 4
139. nowledge of inner ten s is needed for tie breaking Follow all tie breaking rules in order Ifa shot is plugged twice be very careful inserting the scoring gauge as the shot hole diameter may have been changed by the first plugging Shots may not be plugged more than once for any other reason Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF AIWSSIDIU JOADUSYM Sep Ju JruZeu e Buisn p pue apdue w s wos 33ne3 ay Jo adpo ay ye Buryoo pawysry jam jodie ayy duraey z oddns e uo AjjeyuoZ oY 12318 ay Bured 1 sapnjour adnes Burioos e YIM BULIOS zo poyjatu 1331109 ay BulAjddy 191 yioddns 12312 E asnen Bora moi Keme 07 01 SI adNed Jo BuL109 apa w YOO 0 a sue Ia aoinos ITT Aupan adned jo adpa 13910 uo 398 0 Sept Zum poop durdprusew aen SLOHS 02011 ONIYOOS JO QOHLAW LOAYYOO pf Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Authorized for use by USA Shooting INWARD SCORING GAUGES READING INSIDE SCORING GAUGES WHEN INSERTED IN SHOT HOLES Scoring Ring Edge does not touch scores lower value Edge touches scoring ring Edge breaks counts higher scoring ring value scores higher value If you can see even a faint black gap between the edge of the scoring gauge and the outside edge of the white scoring ring the shot receives the lower value If you cannot see a gap and the gauge touches the outsid
140. nter Fire Pistol Event The horizontally elongated bullet hole in the target must be measured with a skid gauge When the inside edge of the engraved lines touches a scoring ring the score will count to the higher value of the two zones The Jury must supervise all scoring procedures Marking Scoring and Recording Shot Values As soon as the Target Officer receives the signal that the range is safe the targets must be faced The Target Officer along with at least one Jury Member must signal the values of the bullet holes on each target and call them loudly to the Register Keeper on the firing line The Register Keeper records them on the Range Register and on the small scoreboard near his desk The Second Register Keeper must accompany the Target Officer and record the value of the shots on a scorecard as they are called by the Target Officer The position and value of the shot on the target must be indicated to the shooter and spectators as follows using colored spotting discs in the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Event These discs should have a diameter of 30 mm to 50 mm They must be colored red on one side and white on the other They should have a spindle through the center of the disc extending on both sides of approximately 5 mm diameter and 30 mm in length After every five shot series and after the value of the shots has been decided and called the discs must be placed in the bullet holes by the Target Officer a ten must be indi
141. ny the Target Officer at the Target Line The Jury Member must check that the targets are inspected before scoring commences looking for the correct number of shots proximity to the scoring lines etc Doubtful situations must be resolved before scoring commences Decisions on doubtful situations must be made simultaneously by two 2 Jury Members and the Target Officer One member of the Jury will act as chairman and will insert the plug gauge if necessary The Jury Member at the Target Line must ensure that all results recorded by the Second Register Keeper at the Target Line are correct also that Jury decisions are duly noted and certified on the score cards The Jury Member must ensure that the targets are not patched and shots are not indicated by the colored discs until after doubtful situations have been resolved and the score has been recorded correctly by the Second Register Keeper When using Electronic Scoring Targets member s of the Classification Jury will be present to assist in the resolution of any matters relating to scoring Members of the Pistol Jury must assist in cases where actions or decisions need to be taken and there are only two or less Jury Members available from the Classification Jury Target Officer Electronic Scoring Targets Target Officers must ensure that there are no shot holes on the white surface of the target and that any shot marks on the frame are clearly indicated patch the Backing Targ
142. on a horizontal line Scoring ring values 1 to 9 must be printed clearly in the appropriate scoring zones in diagonal lines at right angles to each other The aiming mark is black with an outside diameter of 15 5 mm and must include white rings of the size of the 10 5 5 mm and 9 10 5 mm rings and a white central dot 0 5 mm 6 3 2 7 2 1 10 Meter Running Target Paper Target Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 203 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 2 7 2 2 6 3 2 8 USA 6 3 2 8A USA 6 3 2 8B 6 3 2 8 1 6 3 2 8 2 204 10 Meter Running Target Electronic Target 15 5mm 15 5mm The 30 5 mm diameter is a hole Gauges for paper targets For scoring doubtful shot holes plug gauges of the following dimensions must be used Courses of fire that require multiple shots on a bull s eye will occasionally have groups of three or more shots that contain more shots than can be seen When that happens and there is no evidence that missing shots went elsewhere the shooter will be given the benefit of the doubt and credited with the missing shots If the missing shots could be in either of two scoring rings the shooter will be credited with the higher value In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions shots that have been plugged will be marked with a plus and the score if the shot is scored as the higher value and a minus and the score if the shot is scored as the lower value
143. on of one 1 hit for each overtime shot will be taken from the score for that series The shot will be marked with OT If a malfunction occurs a Range Officer must determine if the malfunction is allowable or non allowable If the malfunction is allowable the competitor must re fire the series and will receive the score of the re fired series The competitor has 15 seconds to be ready for the re fire series For any further allowable malfunction no re fire is permitted and the hits that are displayed will be counted If the malfunction is non allowable a penalty of two 2 hits must be deducted from that competitor s score If there is a tie for the lowest ranking competitor s to be eliminated the tied competitors will fire additional tiebreaking four 4 second series until the tie is broken For all tie breaking series the shooter on the left starts For the tie breaking series the Range Officer will call the name of the first tied competitor by stating FAMILY NAME OF SHOOTER 1 and the normal firing procedure applies 6 16 8 Target Failure 10 m 25 m 50 m Events 6 16 8 1 If a failure of all Finals targets occurs the following procedure must be used Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 281 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 16 8 2 6 16 8 3 6 16 8 4 6 16 8 4 1 6 16 8 4 2 6 16 8 5 6 16 8 5 1 6 16 8 5 2 6 16 8 5 2 1 6 16 8 5 2 2 6 16 8 6 6 16 8 6 1 6 16 8 6 2
144. on the firing point and only after the command or signal LOAD or START is given At all other times the guns magazines must be kept unloaded H a shooter fires a shot before the command LOAD or START or after the command STOP or UNLOAD has been given he may be disqualified if safety is involved During the competition the gun may be put down only after the cartridge s and or magazine are removed and the action is open Air and gas guns must be made safe by opening and keeping open the cocking handle and or loading port When the command or signal to STOP is given shooting must stop immediately When the command UNLOAD is given all shooters must unload their guns and magazines and make them safe to unload air guns ask the Range Officer for permission Shooting may only be resumed when the appropriate command or signal to START is given again The Chief Range Officer or other appropriate range official is responsible for giving the commands LOAD START STOP UNLOAD and other necessary commands The Range Officers must ensure that the commands are obeyed and that guns are handled safely Any shooter who touches a gun or magazine except to unload after the command STOP has been given during an elimination or qualification relay stage or series without the permission of the Range Officer may be disqualified It is the shooter s responsibility
145. ong with its long sides parallel to the base chord The location of each shooting station must be accurately indicated The markers for shooting stations 1 through 7 are on the center of the side nearest the target crossing point The marker for shooting station 8 is on the center point of the base chord All 8 shooting stations must be on the same level within 0 05 m difference in elevation Target Distances Angles and Elevations Each trap house must contain a trap clay target throwing machine in a fixed position Targets thrown from the high house must emerge at a point 0 9 m 0 05 m behind the station marker 1 measured along the extended base chord and 3 05 m 0 05 m above the level of station 1 The target thrown from the low house must emerge at a point 0 9m 0 05 m behind station marker 7 measured along the extended base chord moved 0 75 m 0 05 m to the exterior of the base chord and 1 05 m 0 05 m above the level of station 7 Targets properly released must pass through a circle 0 9 m 0 95 m in diameter located 4 60 m 0 05 m above the target center point In calm weather conditions targets must carry a minimum of 65 m anda maximum of 67m as measured from the face of the house behind stations 1 and 7 If the correct distance cannot be verified by measurement the Jury will decide the trajectory of the targets Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 22 4 6 3 22 5 6 3 22 6
146. orded in the results system and on the scoreboards Competitors may change clothes if necessary and Juries must complete equipment checks during the reporting period Competitors must be allowed to place their equipment which may include a reserve pistol that can be used to replace a malfunctioning pistol on their firing points not less than 15 minutes before the start time Neither gun cases nor equipment containers may be left on the field of play behind the firing line Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF PREPARATION PERIOD AND SIGHTING SHOTS 10 00 min before PRESENTA TION OF FINALISTS 6 00 min before There will be a preparation period and one 1 sighting series before the presentation The Range Officer will call the competitors to the firing line ten 10 minutes before the start time The Range Officer will then start a two minute preparation period by announcing PREPARATION BEGINS NOW After two 2 minutes the Range Officer will announce END OF PREPARATION Sighting series must begin immediately after the preparation period Sighting series will be fired by using the same command and timing sequence described in the Detailed Procedure for Commands and Firing below Each competitor will fire one 1 sighting series of five 5 shots in four 4 seconds in sequence starting with the competitor on the left No score announcements will be made After the sighting ser
147. oring Targets EST 6 3 1 7 Eligibility of shooters 6 4 10 2 Entries Final entries 6 5 1 Equipment and Ammunition 6 4 Equipment Control examination before using the equipment 6 4 2 2 Equipment Control information of shooters and team officials 6 4 3 Equipment Control instruments gauges 6 4 1 Equipment Control marking of equipment and guns 6 4 6 Equipment Control marking of equipment and guns Running Target 6 4 6 1 Equipment Control registration 6 4 5 Equipment Control re inspection 6 4 8 Equipment Control responsibility of the shooter 6 4 2 Equipment Control supervision by the Jury 6 4 4 Equipment Control Unfair advantage over others 6 4 2 Equipment Control validity 6 4 9 Equipment Control validity having not one time only EC 6 4 9 1 Equipment control in interest of safety 6 2 2 2 Examination and check by the Jury 6 6 2 1 Examination by the jury Extra shot 6 13 4 4 Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets 6 7 11 Examination of equipment guns positions during competition 6 6 2 4 Examination of equipment guns positions 6 6 2 3 Examination of Paper and Clay Targets by the Technical Delegate 6 3 1 2 Extra shot Annulling of the last shot fired extra to the competition _6 13 4 4 Extra shot Directed to fire an aimed shot 6 13 4 2 Extra shot Not registered and displayed on the monitor 6 13 4 3 Extra shot Registered and displayed on the monitor 6 13 4
148. ots s in the prone stage until the shooter fires 61 or more shots When this occurs the excess shot s will not be scored and the penalty will be deducted from the fifth series Too many shots per paper target If a shooter fires more shots at one of his match targets than are provided for in the program of the event he must not be penalized for the first two 2 shots For the third and all succeeding such misplaced shots he must be penalized by a deduction of two 2 points for each one in the event from the series in which the occurrence happens He must also fire a fewer number of shots at the remaining targets so that the number of shots does not exceed that provided for in the program The scoring process in this situation requires the transfer of the value of the excessive shot s to targets with less than the originally programmed number of shots thus bringing each target to the full number of shots designated in the program and the Rules If the actual shot s to be transferred cannot be established clearly through the notes of the Register Keeper the shot s with the lowest value must be transferred forward to the next target s or the shot s with the highest value must be transferred back to the previous Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 261 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 11 7 2 4 6 11 8 6 11 8 1 6 11 8 1 1 6 11 8 2 6 11 8 3 6 11 8 4 6 11 8 5 6 11 8 6 6 11 8 7 6 11 8 8 6 11 8 8 1 6 11
149. ould not be more than 0 7 m above the floor of the firing point Each firing point must be provided with the following equipment a removable or adjustable bench or table approximately 0 5 m x 0 6 m in size and 0 7 m to 0 8 m high a chair or stool for the shooter a desk and chair for the Register Keeper for paper targets a scoreboard approximately 0 5 m x 0 5 m on which the first Register Keeper can post unofficial scores for the spectators The scoreboard should be located so that it can be seen easily by spectators but does not obscure their view of the shooters Standards for 25 m Turning Target Installations USA 6 3 16 9A USA 6 3 16 9B 218 And for 25 Yard amp 50 Foot Target frames for the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol event must be placed in groups of five 5 all at the same height 1cm all functioning simultaneously and all facing one firing point which is centered on the middle target of the group The distance between target centers axis to axis in a group of five must be 75 cm 1cm The ranges must be equipped with a target rotating or turning mechanism which permits 90 degree 10 degrees turning of the targets on their vertical axis In precision stages of 25 m pistol events stationary target frames may be used When Electronic Scoring Targets are not used ranges for 25m events must be equipped with a target rotating or turning mechanism which permits 90 degree 10 degrees turning of the target
150. own the indicated score and compares this with the TV monitor when it is in use Entries on the score cards are to be made in sucha way that the Classification Office can identify right and left runs Duties and Functions of the Line Officer Running Target The Line Officer must be located so that he can observe the readiness of the shooter and is able to hear the shooters READY command He must be able to observe the score keeping system after each shot see the result of scoring and at the same time observe the signal to start the target The Line Officer operates the starting button the stop button and the switch to change from slow to fast runs If no electronic program switch is provided for the mixed runs event the necessary switching must be executed under a plan approved by the Jury Duties and Functions of the Target and Pit Officers Paper Targets Pit Officers are not required on ranges without pits The number of Pit Officers should correspond to the number of Range Officers In a pit operation they are responsible for their assigned range section or group of targets to ensure that targets are changed rapidly scored marked and raised for the shooter s next shot If a shot hole cannot be located on a target the Pit Officer is responsible for determining whether the shot hole is on a neighboring target and in consultation with the Jury and Range Officer resolving the situation When automatic target boxes are u
151. p pit section Station 6 3 21 6 3 21 1 6 3 21 2 6 3 21 2 1 6 3 21 2 2 6 3 21 2 3 228 bn D 4 Shooting 4 CT 0 10m 0 50m 0 10m Set back of pivot point of throwing Standards for Double Trap Ranges The Trap Pit Trap ranges are most commonly adapted to Double Trap competition by using the center group of traps numbers 7 8 and 9 directly in front of Station 3 See Double Trap Rules Distances between Trap Pits See Rule 6 3 19 1 2 when Trap pits are used When separate Double Trap pits are constructed see Figures 6 3 21 2 9 the distance from the center machine on one field to the center machine on the adjoining field should not be less than 35 m The angles of targets in Double Trap see Figure are not so severe as Trap therefore do not need reductions The Traps target throwing machine Each Double Trap pit must have three 3 Traps attached to the front wall of the pit The zero degree exit point of the center trap of the group must be indicated only by a painted mark on the top side of the pit roof The distance between traps within the group must be equal from 1 00 m to 1 10 m see Rule 6 3 19 2 Traps number 1 and number 3 should be a minimum of 1 50 m from the end walls Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 21 2 4 6 3 21 2 5 6 3 21 2 6 USA 6 3 21 2 6A The traps must be installed in the pit so that the pivot point of the throwing arm is
152. paper targets are used a scoreboard approximately 50 cm x 50 cm on which the Register Keeper can post unofficial scores for the spectators The scoreboard should be located so that it can easily be seen by spectators but does not obscure their view of the shooters Not required in USA Shooting sanctioned competitions if register keepers are not used when it is necessary to install dividing screens on the 300 m firing line they should be made of transparent material on a light frame Screens should extend at least 50cm forward of the firing line and be approximately 2 0 m high if the firing point is exposed to excessive wind additional protection for the shooters must be provided by screens or other means Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 12 2 8 6 3 13 USA 6 3 13A 6 3 14 USA 6 3 14A 6 3 14 1 6 3 14 2 6 3 15 6 3 15 1 6 3 15 1 1 6 3 15 2 USA 6 3 15 3A 6 3 16 6 3 16 1 6 3 16 2 6 3 16 3 6 3 16 4 6 3 16 4 1 6 3 16 4 2 6 3 16 5 on new ranges wind breaks forward of the firing line are not recommended but steps should be taken to ensure that weather conditions are as equal as possible throughout the range Firing Point Standards for 300 m Ranges And 300 Yard 200 Yard and 100 Yard Ranges The size of the firing point must not be less than 1 6 m wide x 2 5m long The width of the firing point may be reduced only if any dividing screens are construct
153. point must either be level or may slope to the rear with a few centimeters drop And 300 Yard 200 Yard 100 Yard 50 Yard 50 Foot and 5 Meter Ranges If shooting is done from tables the tables must be approximately 2 2 m long and 0 8m to 1 m wide firm stable and removable Shooting tables may slope to the rear a maximum of 10 cm The firing point must be equipped with a bench or stand 0 7 m 0 8 m high In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions shooters may provide their own stands a mat for shooting in the prone and kneeling positions The front portion of the mat must be of a compressible material not more than 50 mm thick and approximately 50 cm x 80 cm in size and measuring not less than 10mm when compressed with the measuring device used to measure the thickness of rifle clothing The remainder of the mat must have a maximum thickness of 50 mm and a minimum thickness of 2mm The minimum overall size must be 80cm x 200cm An alternative of two mats is permitted one thick and one thin but together they must not exceed the dimensions indicated The use of private mats is prohibited In USA Shooting sanctioned compeetitions private mats conforming to these specifications are permitted a chair or stool for the shooter if paper targets are used a desk and chair for the Register Keeper and a spotting telescope must be provided Not required in USA Shooting sanctioned competitions if register keepers are not used if
154. r second series with hit or miss scoring and the elimination of the lowest scoring Finalists beginning with the fourth series The full 60 shot program Rule 8 6 4 3 will be fired as a Qualification for the Finals The six 6 highest ranking competitors in the Qualification advance to the Finals Start positions will be assigned according to the competitors ranking in the Qualification starting from the left Finalists will start from Zero 0 Three Groups of five 5 25m electronic scoring targets must be used Two firing points 1 5 meters apart will be designated for each 5 target group Each competitor must take his position so that at least one 1 foot touches the line that marks the left or right side of the shooting station as defined by Rule 6 3 16 6 each line is 75cm from the center line of the target group Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 271 Authorized for use by USA Shooting USAS TARGETS SCORING REPORTING AND START TIME 30 00 min before 278 Bay A B st Start 5th place 6th place relay position 2nd Start 3rd place 4th place relay position 3rd Start st place 2nd place relay position For ranges with only two 2 bays the above may be used Scoring is hit or miss only each hit counts one 1 point each miss counts zero points The size of the hit zone is within the 9 7 zone on the 25m rapid fire pistol target The actu
155. r target Three position events consideration 6 11 7 2 4 Too many shots per target Transfer the values of excessive shots 6 11 7 2 2 Touching a ring 6 8 14 1 Training General 6 5 7 Transfer the values of excessive shots Count back situation 6 11 7 2 3 Transfer the values of excessive shots Too many shots per target 6 11 7 2 2 Transportation of Targets 6 8 8 Trap and Double Trap pit section 6 3 20 Trap Ranges Standards 6 3 19 1 Unapproved gun or equipment 6 11 6 1 Unfair advantage over others 6 4 2 Unofficial Training 6 5 7 3 Use of transparent gauges 6 8 14 3 Value of shots 6 8 14 Verbal Protests 6 15 2 Verifying of Paper and Clay Targets by the ISSF Headquarter 6 3 1 1 306 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Verifying of safety of guns 6 2 2 5 Violation of safety rules 6 10 6 8 Violations concealed 6 10 6 5 2 Violations open 6 10 6 5 1 Warning 6 10 6 1 1 Wind flags 50 m 300 m 6 3 7 Women s events 6 1 4 2 World Olympic Records report by the Technical Delegate 6 17 3 World Olympic Records requirements in the General Regulations 6 17 4 World Records Indoor Ranges 25 m and 50 m 6 17 2 1 World Records eliminations qualifications finals 6 17 2 Written Protests 6 15 3 Written Protests Decision forwarded to the ISSF HQ 6 15 6 22 technical 2009 1st docx 3 7 2012 1 31 00 PM Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 307 Authorized
156. rd paper target by a Range Officer and or Jury Member for the attention of the Classification Office Deductions from the score must always be made in the series in which the violation occurred If general deductions are involved they must be made from the lowest value competition shot s in the first series SCORING PROCEDURES PAPER TARGETS 25 M EVENTS The score card kept by the Second Register Keeper must be signed by the Target Officer and the Target Line Jury Member This original Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 9 1A USA 6 9 1B 6 9 1 1 6 9 1 1 1 6 9 1 1 2 6 9 1 2 6 9 1 2 1 6 9 1 2 2 6 9 1 2 3 6 9 1 2 4 6 9 1 2 4 1 6 9 1 2 4 2 6 9 1 2 4 3 card must be sent to the Classification Office by a secure means for verification of addition and final recording In USA Shooting sanctioned competitions other than National Championships and Selection Matches the targets may be scored and repaired after each 10 shot double series When non mechanical paper target systems are used in selection matches the targets may be scored and repaired after each 10 shot double series Skid Shots Shots fired while the target is in motion must not be scored as hits unless the greatest horizontal dimension of the bullet hole surface lead bullet marking on the target is ignored measures not more than 7 mm in the 25 m Rim fire 5 6 mm 22 Events or 11 mm in the 25 m Ce
157. rd Pistol Men D WZ Malfunction Score Computation ISSF Series 15t ond gid qth Time of RES SE Malfunction Time Stage 150 20 10sec Firing Point Competitor s Number Name Bib Number Nationality Date For ALLOWABLE malfunction insert AM for NON ALLOWABLE insert NAM 0 for UNFIRED SHOTS insert 0 only for misses or for shots not fired by shot number on the target in both series Competition Malfunction Repetition Previous five shot score If second part of a ten shot series the total of the previous first five shots must be recorded if not leave blank Range Officer s Range Officer s Signature Name Printed Range Jury Range ay Member s Signature eee pam Printed Classification Classification Jury Officer s Signature Member s Signature Confirmation of Manual Technical Intervention of Computer Officer s Result at Ranking Computer Signature Classification Jury Member s Soe Signature Reference Number Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 295 Authorized for use by USA Shooting NOTE When completed by the Range Officials and Jury Member this form must be sent to the Classification Office immediately 6 20 INDEX 10 m Air Pistol Paper Target 6 3 2 6 10 m Air Rifle Paper Target 6 3 2 3 10 m Events Specific Rules for the A
158. read with normal spotting telescopes at the appropriate distance 25 Yard Precision Pistol Target 25m and 50m precision pistol target reduced for 25 yards to be used for 25 yard Free Pistol events 10 Ring 19 7 9mm 40 1mm 5 Ring 134 09mm 0 3mm 9 Ring 42 65mm_ 0 1mm 4 Ring 156 95mm 0 3mm 8 Ring 65 51mm 0 1mm 3 Ring 179 81mm 0 3mm 7 Ring 88 37mm_ 0 3mm 2 Ring 202 67mm 0 3mm 6 Ring 111 23mm 40 38mm 1 Ring 225 53mm 0 3mm Inner Ten 8 36mm 0 1mm Black 88 37mm Ring Thickness 0 1mm to 0 2mm Minimum visible size of target card 305mm x 305mm 12 x 12 inches Scoring ring values 1 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical and horizontal planes at right angles to each other The 9 and 10 point zones are not marked with numbers The zone numbers shall be Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 199 Authorized for use by USA Shooting USA 6 3 2 5C USA 6 3 2 5D 200 approximately 4mm high 0 2mm thick and shall be easily read with normal spotting telescopes at the appropriate distance 50 Foot Precision Pistol Target 25m and 50m precision pistol target reduced for 50 foot to be used for 50 foot Free Pistol events 10 Ring 11 31mm 0 1mm 5 Ring 87 51mm_ 0 3mm 9 Ring 26 55mm 0 1mm 4 Ring 102 75mm 0 3mm 8 Ring
159. record bulls eye to define the sighting area Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 3 2 2C 50 Foot Multiple Bull s eye Ri fle Target 50m Rifle Target Reduced to 50 Feet USA Shooting 50 Foot Target 10 Ring 0 76mm_ 0 1mm 6 Ring 18 75mm 0 1mm 9 Ring 4 12mm 40 14mm 5 Ring 23 63mm 0 1mm 8 Ring 9 00mm 0 1mm 4 Ring 28 50mm 0 1mm 7 Ring 13 87mm 0 1mm 3 Ring 33 38mm 0 1mm Diameter of the black 33 38mm Rings 3 to 10 are black Rings 1 and 2 are not printed on the target in order to promote clarity Ring Thickness 0 2mm to 0 3mm Minimum visible size of the target card 267mm x 305mm 10 1 2 x 12 in Each target card will have 12 bulls eye 10 record bulls eye are printed around the perimeter of the target card with two sighting bulls eye in the center Scoring ring values 3 8 are printed in the scoring zones on the sighting bulls eye only A guard ring is printed around the sighting bulls eye 10mm 0 5mm from the outer scoring rings to define the sighting area All bullet holes are scored according to the highest value of the target scoring zone or ring that is touched by that bullet hole Any shot outside the 3 ring must be scored as a zero as there are no scoring rings 1 or 2 The Outward Scoring Gauge The outward scoring gauge should be used to score rings 6 10 on this target A
160. rget which must always be the competition target 6 3 8 2 Shooting distances must be as exact as possible subject to the following allowable variations 300 m range 1 00 m 50 m range 0 20 m 25 m range 0 10 m Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 213 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 10 m range 0 05 m 50 m running target range 0 20 m 10 m running target range 0 05 m USA 6 3 8 2A 300 yard range 1 00 yd 200 yard range 24 in 100 yard range 12 in 50 yard range 6 in 25 yard range 3 in 50 foot range 2 in 5 meter range 0 03m 6 3 8 3 In combined 50 m rifle pistol and running target ranges the allowable variation can be increased to 2 50 m for running target The opening must be accordingly adjusted 6 3 8 4 The firing line must be clearly marked The range distance must be measured from the target line to the edge of the firing line nearest to the shooter The use of a board as a firing line is not permitted The competitor s foot or in the prone position the competitor s elbow may not be placed on or in front of the firing line 6 3 9 Height of Target Center Center of the Ten Ring The center of the targets must be within the following heights when measured from the level of the floor of the firing point Standard Height Va
161. rgets scored officially on the range The Target Officer and the Range Officer must verify that the results on the scoreboard are the same as recorded at the Target Line Should there be any difference of opinion regarding the recording of a shot value the matter must be resolved immediately As soon as shots are indicated and recorded the targets must be patched and made ready for the next series Rapid Fire Pistol Event and Rapid Fire Stages or the targets must be replaced and the Backing Targets patched or replaced for the next series the targets and Backing Targets must be removed rapidly and replaced with new targets for the next shooter The completed scorecard should be signed by the shooter next to the score total before leaving the range to identify their score RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SHOOTERS AND OFFICIALS No kind of demonstration or political religious or racial propaganda is permitted during ISSF supervised Competitions Championships Each team must have a Team Leader who is responsible for maintaining discipline within that team A shooter may be appointed as a Team Leader The Team Leader must cooperate with range officials at all times in the interest of safety efficient operation of the competition and good sportsmanship A Team Leader is responsible for all official affairs concerning a team All competitors are responsible for their actions on or off the range when entered in a ny USA Shooting sanctioned co
162. riation Allowable 300 m ranges 3 00 m 4 00 m 50 m ranges 0 75 m 0 50 m 25 m ranges 1 40 m 0 10 m 0 20 m 10 m ranges 1 40 m 0 05 m 50 m Running Target 1 40 m 0 20 m 10 m Running Target 1 40 m 0 05 m All target centers within a group of targets or range must have the same height 1 cm USA 6 3 9A 300 yard ranges 3 00 yd 4 00 yd 200 yard ranges 2 00 yd 2 50 yd 100 vard ranaes 1 00 vd 0 50 vd 50 vard ranaes 0 75 vd 0 50 vd 25 vard ranaes 1 40 vd 0 10 vd Multiple bull seye targets are measured to the center bulls eye USA Shooting sanctioned competitions may be conducted on ranges that do not comply with the 1 0 cm variation of target center height 214 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 50 ft Range Height must be adjustable for rifle 6 3 9B 6 3 10 Horizontal Variations for Target Centers on 300 m 50 m and 10 m Rifle and Pistol Range USA And 300 Yard 200 Yard 200 Yard 50 Yard 25 Yard 50 Foot amp 5 6 3 10A Meter Rifle and Pistol Ranges 6 3 10 1 Target centers at 300 m 50 m and 10 m must be oriented on the center of the corresponding firing point Horizontal deviations from a center line drawn perpendicular 90 degrees to the center of the firing point are Maximum variation from center in either direction 300 m rifle 6 00 m 50 m rifle pistol 0 75m 10 m rifle pistol 0 25 m USA 6 3
163. rking personnel and sufficient storage space for targets 6 3 19 1 2 Distances between Trap Pits 224 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 19 2 USA 6 3 19 2A 6 3 19 2 1 6 3 19 3 6 3 19 4 The distance between the center of machine 15 on Range A and the center of the machine one 1 on Range B must not be less than 35 m For pre existing ranges with a distance less than 35 m as specified above the Jury may reduce the throwing angles of the settings of machine 13 of Range A and machine three 3 of Range B if necessary to prevent those targets from crossing over into the target flight path of the adjoining range and disturbing those shooters The traps clay target throwing machines Each trap pit must have 15 traps attached to the front wall of the pit The traps must be divided into five 5 groups of three 3 The center of each group must be indicated only by a painted mark on the top of the roof which must be positioned so that it must indicate the point above the center trap of each group at which a target must emerge when set to throw at zero 0 degrees The distance between traps within each group must be equal from 1 00 m to 1 10 m The distance between the center traps of adjacent groups should be 3 00m to 3 30m For existing ranges this may be 3 00 m to 6 00 m Automatic Traps clay target throwing machines The trap house shall be equipped with a single multi oscilla
164. rt to the Jury at least thirty 30 minutes before the scheduled Start Time complete with all their shooting equipment needed for the Finals Finalists must report with their equipment competition clothing and a national team uniform that may be worn in the awards ceremony Competitors must be dressed Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 16 2A New 6 16 2 2 6 16 2 1 6 16 3 New 6 16 4 6 16 4 1 6 16 4 2 6 16 4 3 6 16 4 4 6 16 4 4 1 and have only the required shooting equipment Jury Members and Range Officers must complete their pre competition checks and trigger weighing in the Preparation Area prior to this time Neither gun cases nor equipment containers may be left on the field of play behind the firing line At USAS sanctioned competitions athletes are responsible for reporting to finals on time and in compliance with all requirements in rule6 16 2 The Reporting Time must be printed in the official shooting program Any delay must be announced and posted on the Finals range Two 2 points penalty from the first Final shot will be awarded if the shooter has not reported to the Preparation Area in time Introduction of Finalists Any Finalist who is not on his assigned position when the Presentation of Finalists begins is given automatically the last place s in the Finals with their Qualification score s and is not allowed to participate in the Finals The Announcer will
165. s stages of ten 10 minutes time will only be announced at two 2 minutes before the end of the shooting time USA Shooting will sanction competitions that last for more than one day if the conditions are essentially the same each day i e indoor Shooters may shoot on one or more days as specified in the competition program The competition must stop at the command STOP or at the appropriate signal If a shot s is fired after the command or signal STOP that shot s must be counted as a miss If the shot s cannot be identified the best hit s must be deducted from the score of that target and scored as miss es Specific rules for the 10 m Air Gun Events If a shooter releases the propelling charge during the preparation time he must be given a WARNING for the first violation and a DEDUCTION of two 2 points from the lowest value shot of the first competition series for the second and subsequent violations Any release of the propelling charge after the first competition target is in place without a hit on the target will be scored as a miss Dry firing without release of the propelling charge is permitted except during Finals If a shooter wishes to change or to fill his gas or air cylinder he must leave the firing point to do so permission must be obtained No extra time will be allowed to compensate for time lost by a shooter who leaves the firing point to change or to fill his gas or air cylinder The gun
166. s feasible to upgrade the range Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 229 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 21 2 7 6 3 21 2 8 230 For Double Trap Finals a medium intensity colored lamp must be positioned on the Station 1 microphone stand or on a separate stand placed on the left hand side behind Station 1 at a distance of 1 0 m to 1 5 m at a height of 40 cm to 50 cm The lamp must be controlled by a system which must be so constructed as to indicate that for a period of 10 to 12 seconds immediately after the shooter on Station 5 has shot at a regular target s that the microphone on Station 1 is inoperable 3 m to 4m behind the line of shooting stations a path must be provided for mandatory use by the shooters moving from station 5 to station 6 Shooters must not pass between the path and the shooting stations A wire rope or other suitable barrier is to be erected 7 m to 10 m behind the return walkway No spectators are to be allowed within this barrier The Referee and Jury Members are responsible for enforcing this rule The shooting stations referee s stand and operator s stand should have adequate protection from sun and rain Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 21 2 9 Separate Double Trap Range 3 Machines 1 0 to 1 1m Between Traps Wa ole 0 5m 0 1m 2m Minimum I Inside I Dimension 1 21 3 Clay Target Pit
167. s must be familiar with the ISSF Rules and they must ensure that these Rules are enforced in a fair and equitable manner during the competitions Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 6 1 2A 6 6 1 3 6 6 2 6 6 2 1 6 6 2 2 6 6 2 3 6 6 2 4 USA 6 6 2 4A 6 6 2 5 USA 6 6 2 5A 6 6 2 6 6 6 2 7 6 6 3 At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions all range officers and jury members must be familiar with the USA Shooting Rules and must ensure that these Rules are enforced in a fair and equitable manner during the competitions Members of a Jury or Juries have the right to make individual decisions during the competitions but should confer with other Jury Members and Range Officers when any doubt exists If a Team Official or Shooter does not agree with a decision of an individual Jury Member a decision of the majority of the Jury may be sought by making a written protest Duties and Functions of the Jury Before the beginning of the competition each discipline Jury must examine the shooting ranges and check the organizational arrangements and organization of operating personnel etc to ensure that they conform to ISSF Rules This is independent of an earlier check by the Technical Delegate When electronic scoring targets are used targets must be checked for functioning and accuracy under the supervision of the Technical Delegate The Juries must supervise the examination o
168. s not covered by the ISSF Rules 6 6 3 Decisions by the Classification Jury 6 15 4 Decisions of the Classification Jury 6 15 4 Deduction 6 10 6 2 Deduction from the score 6 8 16 Deduction of points False information 6 10 6 7 Deduction of points Impeding a shooter 6 10 6 6 Deduction of points Not able to produce the Control Card 6 11 6 5 Deduction of points Release of propellant charge during preparation 6 11 4 1 Deduction of points Shot s before the command START 6 11 2 3 2 Deduction of points Unapproved gun or equipment 6 11 6 1 Deductions Too many shots per target 6 11 7 2 1 Deviations of specifications 6 3 5 1 1 Dimensions of scoring rings outside diameter 6 3 1 4 Disqualification 6 10 6 3 Disqualification Impeding a shooter 6 10 6 6 Disqualification Violation of safety rules 6 10 6 8 Disqualification in the Finals 6 10 6 3 1 Disturbances 6 11 9 Double Trap Ranges Separat Double Trap Ranges 6 3 21 2 9 Double Trap Ranges Using a Trap Range 6 3 21 Drawing of lots allocation of firing points 6 5 4 2 Dry firing 6 2 2 6 Dry firing Definition 6 2 2 6 1 298 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Duties and Function of the Jury 6 6 2 Ear Protection 6 2 3 Electronic Scoring Targets 6 11 1 2 Electronic Scoring Targets Checks by the Technical Delegate 6 6 2 2 Electronic Scoring Targets responsibility of the shooter 6 11 1 2 Electronic Sc
169. s on their vertical axis In precision stages of 25m pistol events stationary target frames may be used Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 3 16 9C In USA Shooting sanctioned PTO s for all 25m events two alternative methods may be used if turning or electronic scoring targets are not used available 1 A shot timer with audible start and stop signals on a fixed target array may be used The shot timer may sense shots either acoustically or via another method 2 Red green start and stop lights with a shot timer for determining overtime shots on a fixed target array may be used Any shots fired before the start signal or after the stop signal plus a built in 1 10 second buffer will be scored as misses for each shot fired in violation a 10 point penalty will be assessed The shot timer must be capable of being set to the specified time limits for each event If the shot timer senses more than one competitor s shots during a string only one competitor at a time should fire in order to prevent false readings If the shot timer senses shots from each competitor individually and accurately records shots from each competitor multiple competitors may fire at the same time This method may not be used for team selection 3 16 8 6 The time for turning to face the shooter must not exceed 0 3 seconds 6 3 16 8 7 6 3 16 8 8 6 3 16 8 9 6 3 16 8 10 When the targets have turned
170. sary Assistants A Chief of Equipment Control and appropriate Equipment Control Officers appointed by the Organizing Committee must be responsible for the Equipment Control SAFETY SAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE ISSF Rules state only specific safety requirements which are required by the ISSF for use in ISSF supervised Competitions Championships Necessary and special safety regulations for ranges differ from country to country For this reason no details are stated within these Rules The safety of a shooting range depends to a large extent on local conditions so additional safety rules may be established by the Organizing Committee The Organizing Committee must know the principles of range safety and take the necessary steps to apply them The Organizing Committee bears the responsibility for safety Juries Range officials team officials and shooters must be advised of any special regulations In USA Shooting competitions the organizing committee may be as large as needed or as few as one member The competitions director is responsible for enforcing safety rules and standards Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF USA 6 2 1B 6 2 2 6 2 2 1 USA 6 2 2 1A 6 2 2 2 6 2 2 3 6 2 2 4 6 2 2 4 1 6 2 2 4 2 6 2 2 5 6 2 2 6 6 2 2 6 1 Each shooter is responsible for following all safety and gun handling rules mentioned anywhere in the rulebook and all standard safe gun han
171. sed the Pit Officers are responsible for loading the correct targets in the boxes for removing the targets and preparing them for delivery to the Classification Office They are also responsible for marking on the targets any irregularities which may have occurred Ensure that there are no shot holes on the white surface of the target and that any shot marks on the frame are clearly marked Duties and Functions of the Pit Officer Paper Targets Running Target A Pit Officer and an assistant must be stationed at each side of all ranges used during the competition The Pit Officer is responsible for ensuring that the correct targets are attached to the frame in the specified sequence correctly positioning 50 m half targets or repair centers Correctly applying patches to cover bullet holes Establishing the rhythm of score indicating etc Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 7 6 3 6 7 6 4 6 7 6 5 6 7 6 6 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 8 6 7 6 9 6 7 6 10 6 7 6 10 1 6 7 7 6 7 7 1 6 7 7 2 6 7 7 2 1 6 7 7 2 2 6 7 7 2 3 6 7 7 2 4 6 7 7 3 examining the target after each run and ensuring that every shot is correctly signaled for both value and location ensuring that the target is facing in the correct direction before each run bullet holes close to a scoring ring must be given the lower value when indicating the score at the conclusion of each stage the targets mus
172. shooters may handle their guns dry fire carry out holding and aiming exercises on the firing line providing there are no personnel forward of the firing points Start No shot may be fired before the start of the event The competition is considered to have started when the Chief Range Officer has given the command START Every shot fired after the Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 257 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 11 2 3 6 11 2 3 1 USA 6 11 2 3 1A USA 6 11 2 3 1B New USA 6 11 2 3 1C New 6 11 2 3 2 258 competitor completes his sighting shots must be recorded for the competition However dry firing is allowed Sighting shots shots before START and after STOP Sighting shots unlimited in number may be fired only before the beginning of each competition or position Once the first competition shot has been fired no further sighting shots are allowed unless permitted by the Jury in accordance with these Rules Any further sighting shot s fired in contravention of this rule must be scored as miss es in the competition When a multiple bull seye target with sighting bull seye is used andthe shooter in the first fired shot of the target sighting bull seye misses the scoring area of the sighting bull seye or hits outside the guard line or ring when printed on targets the shooter shall halt firing call a Range Official have the Range Official verify that the shot
173. sponsibility of the shooter If any shooter is in doubt he must ask a Range Officer for assistance In 25 m events the control and responsibility is by the range personnel It is not permitted to obscure the shooter s monitor screen or any part of the screen The whole screen must be visible to the Jury and range personnel Shooters and Range Officials must not touch the printer control panels and or printer strips before the end of the relay or event except when authorized by the Jury Shooters should sign the printer strip next to the score total before leaving the range to identify their score When a shooter fails to sign the printer strip a Jury Member or Range Official should initial this printer strip to allow it to be sent to the Classification Office Rules for 10 m and 50 m Rifle and Pistol Events Preparation Time Shooters must be given 10 minutes before the competition starts to make their final preparation During the Preparation Time the sighting targets must be visible The Chief Range Officer must permit shooters to bring their equipment to the firing point before the Preparation Time providing any previous relay has finished The Chief Range Officer will announce when the previous relay has finished Pre competition checks by the jury and range officers must be completed before the Preparation Time begins Then they will be given the command PREPARATION TIME BEGINS NOW Before and during the Preparation Time
174. ssignments may be made only if the Jury decides that there are different range conditions such as light conditions If the event is conducted in one 1 day the order of shooting for the second stage must remain the same as the order of shooting for the first stage If the event is conducted over two 2 days the shooter in the lowest ranking position at the end of the first day shoots first on the second day and the shooter in the highest ranking position at the end of the first day shoots last on the second day Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 241 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 5 7 6 5 7 1 6 5 7 2 USA 6 5 7 2A 6 5 7 3 6 5 7 4 USA 6 5 7 4A 6 6 6 6 1 USA 6 6 1A 6 6 1 1 6 6 1 2 242 Training Official Training Official Training must be provided the day following the official arrival day Pre Event Training For Rifle Pistol and Running Target the range must be available a minimum of one 1 hour minimum total time not per shooter for a short training period on the day before the event This is in addition to the official training day s in the program for Shotgun see separate rule At USA Shooting sanctioned matches the range should be available if possible the day before the event and trainng provided as possible Unofficial Training In addition to the Official Training shooters should be given the opportunity to train insofar as this is possibl
175. t 25 m 50 m If the location of any shot hole is out of the area of the Control Sheet the geometric relation between the shot holes on the Control Sheet and the Backing Card must be made before the Control Sheet is removed the Backing Card 25 m 50 m 300 m the Backing Target 25 m the black paper strip 10 m the black rubber band 50 m the Range Incident Report the LOG print the data record from the electronic scoring target computer if necessary A Jury Member must examine the face of the electronic scoring target and the frame and record the location of any shots outside the black aiming mark No CLEAR LOG must be made before the Classification Jury has given permission The number of shot holes must be counted and their location taken into account The Jury Members must examine the items above and then make independent assessments before a formal Jury decision is made A Jury Member must supervise any manual intervention of the control computer results e g introduction of penalties corrected scores after malfunctions etc SCORING PROCEDURES The Classification Office must publish Preliminary scores on a Range Scoreboard as soon as possible after each relay and stage and completion of each event The Final Results must be published on the Main Scoreboard after the Protest time has expired The Official Results Booklet must contain the following a list of contents Edition 2009 First Printing
176. t be placed in Groups of five 5 for the Rapid Fire Pistol event groups of five 5 or exceptionaly four 4 or three 3 may be used for the 25m Pistol 25m Center Fire Pistol and 25m Standard Pistol events 25 m ranges must be divided into sections which are composed of two 2 groups of five 5 targets each being one bay Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 217 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 3 16 8 5 6 3 16 5 1 6 3 16 5 2 6 3 16 6 6 3 16 7 6 3 16 7 1 6 3 16 7 2 6 3 16 7 3 6 3 16 8 6 3 16 8 1 6 3 16 8 2 6 3 16 8 3 6 3 16 8 4 Protected walkways should allow range staff safely to get to the target line Each Range Section should be capable of being operated centrally but also may be operated independently Firing point or shooting station dimensions must be Width Depth 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol 1 50 m 1 50 m 25 m Pistol 25 m Center Fire Pistol 1 00 m 1 50m and 25 m Standard Pistol i i Firing points must be separated by transparent screens which protect shooters from ejected cartridge cases and permit visibility of the shooters by the officials The screens must extend at least 0 75 m forward of the front edge of the firing line and approximately 0 25 m to the rear be a minimum of 1 7 m high with the top edge at least 2 0 m above the floor of the firing point if the screen does not reach the floor of the firing point the bottom edge sh
177. t be removed from the frame and placed in a secure container to await transfer to the Classification Office Target couriers must transmit targets and report sheets to the Classification Office at least after every second shooter finishes firing Sighting shots on 50 m targets must be covered with black patches Each series begins with 4 sighting shots If the shooter does not shoot the sighting shots black patches must be stuck on the corresponding targets outside the rings Competition shot holes on 50 m targets must be covered with transparent patches Only the outer part of shot holes which are close to a scoring ring should be covered to assist the Classification Office in scoring The last hit on each target must remain uncovered Specific Rules for Running Target 10 m Competition Depending on the system used target changing can be done with one Pit Range Officer and an assistant if adequate safety baffles are available The Pit Range Officer or his assistant is responsible for changing the target during the standard rhythm time Target Officer Paper Targets 25 m A Target Officer must be appointed for each Range Section or for each five to ten targets The number of Target Officers must correspond to the number of Range Officers The Target Officer must be responsible for the group of targets entrusted to him he must call to the attention of the Jury Member all hits of doubtful value and after the decision is made
178. ten protests and appeals must be forwarded by the Organizing Committee or the Technical Delegate s to the ISSF Secretary General together with the Final Report and Results for review by the Technical Committee Copies of all decisions in respons to written protests at USAS sanctioned events must be forwarded to USA Shooting by the Organizing Committee upon completion of the event FINALS IN OLYMPIC RIFLE AND PISTOL EVENTS Rules for Shotgun Finals are found in Rule 9 14 General Competition Procedures The full program must be fired in each Olympic Event as a Qualification for the Finals The eight 8 highest ranking competitors in the Qualification advance to the Finals except in Rapid Fire Pistol Men where the six 6 highest ranking competitors advance Start positions will be assigned according to the competitors ranking in the Qualification starting from the left The scoring of all Finals except Rapid Fire Pistol Men must be conducted with electronic targets or target reading machines or Manual devices that classify each ring in ten sections such as 1 1 1 2 1 3 etc up to the maximum of 10 9 Shots on paper targets that cannot be classified by target reading machines will be scored by hand by Jury Members with ISSF approved instruments All range commands must be given in the English language Reporting to the Range for Finals Team Leaders are responsible for presenting their shooters to the Preparation Area and repo
179. that any air or Co2 cylinder has been certified as safe and is still within the validity date The validity date is stamped on the cylinder and is a date in the future at which time the cylinder should be replaced or inspected by a professional Ear Protection Notices must be prominently displayed and hearing protection must be available for all persons in the range area All shooters and other persons in the immediate vicinity of the firing line are urged to wear ear plugs ear muffs or similar ear protection Hearing protection in the form of ear plugs or muffs not plain cotton must be provided for all range officials whose duties require them to be near the firing line during shooting i e Register Keepers Range Officers Jury Members etc Ear protectors incorporating any type of receiving devices are not permitted for shooters Eye Protection All shooters are urged to wear shatterproof shooting glasses or similar eye protection while shooting Sound Producing Equipment Only sound reducing devices may be used Radios tape recorders or any type of sound producing or communication systems are prohibited during competitions and any training RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 3 1 USA 6 3 1A USA 6 3 1B USA 6 3 1C New 6 3 1 1 6 3 1 2 6 3 1 3 General Target Requirements Official USA Shooting licensed targets must be used in be used in all
180. the Range Officer will command TAKE YOUR POSITIONS TWO MINUTES FINAL PREPARATION TIME BEGINS NOW FINALS START 0 00 before SCORE ANNOUNCE MENTS After each 5 shot series 276 The following commands and timing will be used FORTHE are Aer All shooters load within a time of one 1 minute FOR THE Gelle All shooters load within a time of one 1 minute SERIES LOAD The red lights must be switched on or if paper targets are used they must be turned to the edge on position ATTENTION After a delay of seven 7 seconds 0 1 second either the green lights will come on or the target will be turned to face the shooter Five 5 seconds after each competition series the Announcer reports the name family name and score of each Finalist and then makes approximately 15 20 seconds of comments regarding the leader the best shots changes in position etc 10 seconds after the comments about the ranking the next series starts Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF This sequence is repeated until all four 5 shot series are complete FINAL ROUND COMPLETION PROCLAMA TION OF MEDALISTS MALFUNTIONS TIE BREAKING 6 16 7 New FINAL ROUND QUALIFICA TION TARGETS After all Finalists have fired the four competition series and if there are no ties or protests the Range Officer will announce RESULTS ARE FINAL Th
181. tical officer may make a manual correction of the score If there is not an obvious error of the shot value the statistical officer will re score the protested shot by using the VIS system Protest Shot feature If the original score was correct a two point penalty will be deducted from the score of the protested shot If the score protest is upheld the score will be corrected and the protest fee returned Decisions regarding the protested shots that were re scored by the VIS system are final and may not be appealed Samples of all paper targets five 5 of each type and clay targets twenty 20 qualification targets and twenty 20 powder filled Finals targets which are to be used in ISSF supervised Competitions Championships where World Records may be established must be submitted to the ISSF Secretary General for testing verification of specifications and approval at least six 6 months prior to the start of such Competitions Championships The quality and dimensions of all targets will be examined again by the Technical Delegate s prior to the beginning of ISSF supervised Competitions Championships Only targets which are the same as the approved samples may be used Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 181 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 3 1 4 6 3 1 5 6 3 1 6 USA 6 3 1 5A 6 3 1 7 6 3 1 8 6 3 1 8 1 6 3 2 6 3 2 1 82 Target paper must be of a non reflecting color and
182. ting vertical and horizontal directions mechanical or electrically operated trap It may be either manually or automatically loaded Targets may be released manually or electrically The trap will be so constricted and mounted that it will throw random and continuously changing angles and elevations targets within the vertical and horizontal limits stated in Rule 6 3 22 3 In the case of use of machines with left hand clockwise rotation of throwing arms the distance between the left side viewed from behind and the center machine in each group may be reduced to less than the prescribed 1 00 m to 1 10 m see also rule 6 3 21 1 The traps must be installed in the pit so that the pivot point of the throwing arm is 0 50 m 0 10 m below the top surface of the roof of the trap pit and set back 0 50 m 0 10 m from the front edge of the roof when the trap is set at the 2m elevation This is defined as the Throwing Point Traps may be fully automatic self loading and cocking semiautomatic hand loaded and self cocking or manual hand loaded and cocked Each trap must be provided with a means of sealing its elevation angle and main spring tension after these have been inspected and approved by the Jury All traps must be provided with a means of making target throwing settings on a precise setting All traps which are hand loaded must have two stops fixed to them The stops are necessary to prevent accidental or deliberate movement of t
183. tioned competitions if an equipment check is not performed rule 6 11 6 1 does not apply Spot checks of equipment by match officials are permitted however and any shooter found using equipment not meeting the standards prescribed in these rules must be penalized with the deduction of two 2 points from each stage fired with that equipment The shooter must correct or replace the equipment in question before continuing the match No additional sighting shots or extra time will be allowed If a shooter alters a gun or equipment which has already been checked so that it no longer conforms to the rules before or during the competition he must be disqualified If there are any doubts regarding any alteration the gun or equipment must be returned to Equipment Control for re inspection and approval if it qualifies If a shooter arrives late for a competition he may participate but will not be credited with any extra time except when his lateness is due to circumstances beyond his control If it can be proved that his lateness Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF 6 11 6 5 6 11 6 5 1 6 11 7 6 11 7 1 6 11 7 1 1 USA 6 11 7 1 1A 6 11 7 2 6 11 7 2 1 6 11 7 2 2 6 11 7 2 3 was due to circumstances beyond his control the Jury must whenever possible grant extra time without disruption of the overall shooting program In this case the Jury will determine when and on which firing point he may make
184. to allow the dry firing shooter to watch the ready position of the competition shooter by observing the muzzle movement of his rifle In front of the shooter there must be a bench or a table 0 7 m 0 8 m high Behind the shooter there must be a place for the Range Officer and at least one member of the Jury The Register Keepers must be located either behind or at the side of the shooting station Run times for the targets are Slow runs 5 0 seconds 0 2 seconds 0 0 seconds 2 5 seconds 0 1 seconds 0 0 seconds Timing should preferably be done by using an electronic timer which is started and stopped by switches mounted on the rail If this method cannot be used timing may be done by using three 3 stop watches operated by three different persons The middle median of the three 3 times must be counted If the run time is found to be less or more than that specified range personnel or the Jury must regulate the time to within the specified run time standards If the timer is built into the starting control the timing must be examined by the Jury and sealed For ISSF approved and supervised Competitions Championships the timing must be electronically controlled and continually displayed for inspection by shooters and officials Any deviation must be corrected immediately 6 3 18 11 Running Target Ranges 222 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF H t i wheels
185. uct must comply with 6 4 10 2 above All other competitors do not fall under this rule Side Blinders either or both sides attached to the hat cap shooting glasses or to a head band not exceeding 40 mm deep are permitted A These blinders must not extend further forward than to a line from the center of the forehead A piece to cover the non aiming eye not larger than 30 mm wide is permitted B Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 237 Authorized for use by USA Shooting 6 5 6 5 1 USA 6 5 1A 6 5 2 USA 6 5 2A 6 5 3 6 5 4 6 5 4 1 USA 6 5 4 1A 6 5 4 1 1 6 5 4 1 2 6 5 4 1 3 6 5 4 2 238 PRE MATCH ADMINISTRATION Firing Point Allocation and Elimination Matches National Federations must submit final entries with the names of the shooters for individual and or team events to the Organizing Committee at least 30 days in advance of the championships At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions final entries must be completed prior to the start of the event Shooters and Team Officials must be informed of the exact shooting time schedules no later than 12 00 hours on the day preceding the competition This rule also applies for training At USA Shooting sanctioned competitions squadding may be posted at the range in time for the arrival of the competitors A shooter in a team event only may be replaced by an already registered shooter not later than 30 min before the s
186. y the juries 6 6 2 5 Scope of Technical Rules 6 1 3 Scoring in the Classification Office 6 8 7 Scoring Procedures 6 8 Scoring Procedures Paper Targets 25 m Events 6 9 Scoring Protests 6 15 4 Scoring Protests Electronic Scoring Targets 6 15 4 2 Scoring Protests Electronic Scoring Targets 2 points DEDUCTION _ 6 15 4 2 3 Scoring Protests Paper Targets 6 15 4 3 Scoring zones scoring rings 6 3 1 6 Second Register Keeper paper targets 25 m 6 7 7 3 304 Edition 2009 First Printing 11 2008 Copyright ISSF Shadow on targets 6 3 5 1 2 Shooter ready to shoot 6 10 4 Shooter on the firing point safe direction 6 2 2 4 Shooting after STOP UNLOAD 6 2 2 7 3 Shooting Distances 6 3 8 Shooting Distances measurement 6 3 8 1 Shooting mats 6 3 12 2 2 Shooting tables 6 3 12 1 Shoot off Ties in Olympic Events with Finals 6 14 6 Shoot off for 25 m Events 6 14 6 5 Shot s after the command STOP 6 11 3 3 Shot s before the command START 6 11 2 3 2 Shotgun allocation of firing points 6 5 5 Shotgun selection of ranges and rounds 6 5 5 Shots in dispute 6 8 14 2 Shots out of the area of the Control Sheet 6 3 4 3 2 Sighters Match changing done by the shooters 6 11 1 2 Sighting shots 6 11 2 3 Sighting shots after the first competition shot 6 11 2 3 1 Sighting shots before the first competition shot 6 11 2 3 1 Sighting Targets Paper Targets 6 3 3 Sign the print

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