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The Michigan Rifle & Pistol Association is a affiliate to the National Rifle Association and follows the rules set forth by the NRA. In brief for High Power Rifle Silhouette the rifle must be 6mm or larger in caliber and no magnums. Total high power rifle and scope weight must be less than 10 pound - 2 ounces for standard rifle class and less than 9 pounds for hunting rifle class. For small bore rifle the rifle must be 22 rim fire standard velocity and no magnums high velocity ammo. Total small bore rifle and scope weight be less than 10 pound - 2 ounces for standard rifle class and less than 8pounds - 8 ounces for hunting rifle class. Standard "Off The Shelve Rifles, Scopes, & Mounts" that are over weight may be allowed by local clubs to complete at the local level. However they are not allowed at NRA National Matches. Competitors with over weight rifles may be eligible for local club match awards but not eligible for NRA recognized awards such as NRA Regional Match or Class Awards and NRA State Championship Titles.
National Rifle
Association - Official Rules and
Regulations to govern the conduct of all Rifle Silhouette Competitions
2006 rule changes added.
SAFETY IS YOUR BUSINESS!
READ THE RULES
These Rules provide for the efficient and orderly operation of a tournament. But
that's not a". Many local range regulations exist for one reason alone - SAFETY.
Others serve a dual purpose, smooth range operation and SAFETY.
It's your responsibility as a competitor or as a tournament official to be
familiar with the Rules and to know the meaning behind those which are safety
oriented.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES
The fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling are:
Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
When using or storing a gun, always follow these NRA rules:
Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
Know how to safely use the gun.
Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
Know your target and what is beyond.
Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require
additional safety precautions.
To learn more about gun safety, enroll in an NRA safety training or basic
marksmanship course, NRA hunter clinic or state hunter education class.
Shooters Read:
Actions Open 10.11
Rifles Unloaded 10.1.2
Rifles Loaded 10.1.3
Cease Firing 10.1.4 and 18.10
Eye Protection 3.19
Ear Protection 3.20
Range Operators Read:
Sec.9 Competition Regulations
Sec.10 Range Commands, Control and Operations
Sec.11 Tournament Officials
CONTENTS
NRA RIFLE SILHOUETTE RULES
Approved and Registered Tournaments
Rules Summary
Sec.1. NRA Competition
Sec.2. Eligibility and Categories of Competitors
Sec.3. Rifles, Equipment and Ammunition
Sec.4. Targets
Sec.5. Positions
Sec.6. Range Standards
Sec.7. Courses of Fire
Sec.8. Tune Limits
Sec.9. Competition Regulations
Sec.10. Range Commands, Control and Operations
Sec.11. Tournament Officials
Sec.12. Team Officers' Duties
Sec.13. Physically Disabled Shooters
Sec.14. Scoring
Sec.15. Decision of Ties
Sec.16. Protests
Sec.17. National Records
Sec.18. Competitors' Duties and Responsibilities
Sec.19. Classification
Sec.20. Official Jury
Sec.21. NRA Competition Programs
Appendix A. General Regulations for NRA Approved Silhouette Tournaments
Appendix B. General Regulations for NRA Registered Silhouette Tournaments
NRA Grand Slam Silhouette Club
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APPROVED AND REGISTERED TOURNAMENTS
NRA Sanctioned Tournaments-See Rule 1.6
Application forms for both types of Sanctioned Tournaments may be obtained from
the NRA. Official application for approval to conduct an NRA Approved or
Registered Tournament must be made to the Competitions Division. The deadline,
in advance of firing date for receipt of the completed application forms and
programs, is 30 days for Approved, and 45 days for Registered Tournaments. In
order to obtain publicity in SHOOTING SPORTS USA, dates must be received and
authorized by NRA by at least 90 days prior to the firing date. (See General
Regulations for SHOOTING SPORTS USA deadlines.)
A Registered Tournament is the more formal of the 2 types. Differences between
the 2 types of competitive tournaments are:
Approved
Registered
Rule
Scores used for classification.
Yes
Yes
19.4
NRA Classification books used.
Yes
Yes
19.5
Scores used for National Over the-Course Records.
No
Yes
17.5
Scores used for Long Run Records.
Yes
Yes
17.5.1
NRA registration fee per competitor (remitted after the tournament is fired). This is explained in sponsor's packet.
No
$3.00* $4.00# $6.00@
Gen. Reg.
Competitors must be NRA members.
No
Yes
1.6(f)
Minimum number of shots required.
Yes
Yes
Section 7
NRA classification or category system must be used.
Yes
Yes
19.4
Fixed award schedule.
No
Yes
Gen. Reg. A-4, B-6
Tournament officials competing.
No restriction
May not compete in National Championships
11
Sponsor required to furnish each competitor with Official Bulletin.
No
Yes
Gen. Reg. A-14, B-II
Program prepared and distributed by Sponsor.
Yes
Yes
21
*Applies to Registered Tournaments
#Applies to State Championships
@Applies to Regional Championships
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Course of Fire |
Course of Fire Rule# |
Equipment Rule |
Sights |
Barrel Length Maximum |
Weight Maximum |
Target |
Position and Rule# |
Maximum Range |
Award Color |
National Records Long Run Records Grand Slam |
High Power Rifle |
7.1 |
3.1 |
Any |
30" |
10 lb.-2 oz. |
Full-size |
Standing 5.8 |
500 m |
orange |
yes |
HP Hunting Rifle |
7.1 |
3.1.1 |
Any |
Original Specs. |
9 lb. |
Full-size |
Standing 5.8 |
500 m |
peach |
yes |
Smallbore Rifle |
7.1 |
3.2 |
Any |
30" |
10 lb.-2 oz. |
1/5-size |
Standing 5.8 |
100 m |
brown |
yes |
SB Hunting Rifle |
7.1 |
3.2.1 |
Any |
Original Specs. |
8lb.-8 oz. |
1/5-size |
Standing 5.8 |
100 m |
tan |
yes |
Open Air Rifle |
7.1 |
3.3c |
Any |
40" |
16 lb. |
1/10-size |
Standing 5.8 |
45 Yards |
dark blue |
yes |
Target Air Rifle |
7.1 |
3.3a |
Any |
Factory Original |
Unlimited |
1/10-size |
Standing 5.8 |
45 Yards |
dark blue |
yes |
Sporter Air Rifle |
7.1 |
3.3b |
Any |
Factory Original |
11 lb. |
1/10-size |
Standing 5.8 |
45 Yards |
dark blue |
yes |
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle |
7.1 |
3.4 |
Typical of era |
Typical of era |
12 lb.-2 oz. |
Full-size |
200m Standing 300-500m Any 5.8.2 |
500 m |
gray |
yes |
Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle |
7.1 |
3.4.1 |
No internal adjustments |
Typical of era |
15 lb. |
Full-size
|
200m Standing 300-500m Any 5.8.2 |
500 m |
|
yes |
High Power Semi Automatic Military Rifle |
7.1 |
3.1.2 |
Factory Original |
Factory Original |
10 lb. |
Full-size |
Standing 5.8 |
500 m |
none |
none |
Cowboy Lever Action | 7.4 | 3.1.3 | Open Receiver or Tang | Factory Original | As Original | Full Size | Standing 5.8 | 200M | maroon | yes |
Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action | 7.4 | 3.1.3 | Open Receiver or Tang | Factory Original | As Original | 1/2-Size Hunter's | Standing 5.8 | 100M | maroon | yes |
Smallbore Cowboy Rifle | 7.4 | 3.1.3 | Open Receiver or Tang | Factory Original | As Original | 1/2-Size Smallbore Hunter's | Standing 5.8 | 100M | maroon | yes |
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA
Official Rules For
Rifle Silhouette Competition
These Rules establish uniform standards for NRA sanctioned Rifle Silhouette
competition. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions
apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations.
NRA Sanctioned Competition is competition conducted by NRA Affiliated Clubs or
Organizations, when such competition has been authorized by the National Rifle
Association in advance of firing. (There are two types of Sanctioned
Competition: Approved Tournaments and Registered Tournaments.) See Rule 1.6 for
further details.
Tournament sponsors may not alter these Rules. If sponsors require additional
rules for special conditions, the additions must be fully set forth in the
program.
Forward recommendations for rules changes to the Silhouette Committee in care of
the National Rifle Association.
Changes effective 1999 as follows: 3.1.1(d), 3.1.1(f), 3.1.2, 3.1.3,
3.4(d), 3.4(f), 4.1, 6.4 (note), 7.1, 9.7, 10.7(a), l7.5(e), 17.5(f), 19.3,
19.5, 19.15 (b, c).
Changes effective 2003 are as follows: 2.3, 3.1.1, 3.4, 3.4.1, 4.1, 5.8.1, 7.1, 8.2.1, 9.2.1, 9.4, 10.1, 10.7(a), 17.5(a, b, c, d), 19.15(c).
Changes effective 2004 are as follows: 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 9.4, 13.1
Changes effective 2005 are as follows:
3.1.1, 3.1.3, 3.3, 3.21, 3.4.1, 5.2.1, 9.7, 13.1, 19.15,
Changes effective 2006 are as follows: 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.1(f), 3.1.2 B,
3.1.3-2, 3.1.3-2(b-A), 3.3(a), 3.3(b), 3.3(c), 3.15, 4.3, 9.30.2
Changes effective 2007 are as follows: 2.20(a,b,c), 3.1.1(c), 3.1.3(1), 3.1.3(3), 3.1.3(a-A), 3.1.3(b-A), 4.1, 11.4, 11.4.1, 15.3, Appendix B (Paragraph 11)
Changes effective 2008 are as follows: 3.1.3.5, 4.2, 9.31, 19.15(f)
Changes effective 2008 are as follows: 1.6(f,g), 2.1.1, 2.11, 9.31
Changes effective 2009 are as follows: 2.11, 2.11(a,b), 3.1.3
1. NRA COMPETITION
1.0 NRA Competition - NRA Competition is a Competition which is authorized in
advance of firing by the National Rifle Association. The program, range
facilities and officials must comply with standards established by the NRA. The
types of tournaments which are Sanctioned are listed in Rule 1.6.
1.1 Sanctioned Tournaments - A Sanctioned tournament is a series of matches
covered by an official program. Such matches may be all individual matches, all
team matches, or a combination of both, which must be conducted by an NRA
affiliated club or organization. They may all be fired matches or a combination
of fired and aggregate matches. A tournament may be conducted on one day, or
successive days, or may provide for intervening days between portions of the
tournament, such as tournaments programmed to be conducted over more than one
weekend.
1.2 Authorization - Before being publicized in programs or otherwise, the
sponsoring organization of each type of competition mentioned in Rule 1.6 shall
have agreed to comply with the current regulations for such competition and
shall have received notice from the NRA that the competition applied for has
been authorized.
1.3 Rules - The local sponsor of each type of competition must agree to conduct
the authorized competition according to NRA, Rules, except as these Rules have
been modified by the NRA in the General Regulations for that type of
competition.
1.4 General Regulations - The local sponsor of each type of competition must
agree to comply with the General Regulations published by the NRA for the
competition concerned. The General Regulations are set forth in the back of this
rule book.
1.5 Refusal or Withdrawal of NRA Authorization - The NRA may refuse to authorize
or may withdraw its authorization for any competition which cannot, or does not,
comply with the requirements for that competition.
1.6 Types of Tournaments - The types of tournaments listed below are those which
are Sanctioned by NRA in its competitive shooting program.
(a) International Matches - Arranged by the NRA with the recognized national
shooting organization (s) of the countries concerned. The officials thereof are
appointed by the NRA.
(b) International Team Tryouts - Are U.S. tournaments conducted under NRA Rules
organized or authorized by the NRA as preliminary or final tryouts for the
selection of International Team members. The officials thereof are appointed by
the NRA.
(c) National Championships - Organized by the NRA, in conjunction with local
sponsoring organizations as selected by the NRA Silhouette Committee. These
tournaments will be Registered.
(d) Regional Championships - Arranged between the NRA and a local sponsoring
organization. These tournaments will be Registered.
(e) State Championships - Annual tournaments authorized and/or conducted by
State Rifle and/or Pistol Associations affiliated with the NRA. Such State
Associations may, if desired, authorize local organizations to sponsor and
conduct State Championships. In states where there is no NRA Affiliated State
Association. the NRA may authorize a local organization to sponsor and conduct
the State Championship.
State Championships will be Registered Tournaments.
(f) Registered Tournaments - May be authorized by the NRA after application has
been filed by the sponsoring organization. Application forms and printed General Regulations are available from
NRA on request. National Records may only be established in Registered.
Tournaments (see Rule 17.1).
(g) Approved Tournaments - May be authorized by the NRA after application has
been filed by the local organization which will act as the
sponsor. Application forms available from NRA on request. Match sponsors may
require all competitors to be NRA members if specified in the program.
(h) Sanctioned Leagues - (shoulder-to-shoulder or postal) May be authorized by
the NRA after application has been filed by a local group or organization.
Application forms are available from NRA on request.
Sanctioned League scores are used for classification. A League need not be
operated by an Affiliated Club or Organization.
(i) Postal Matches - Organized by the NRA and publicized to groups concerned
through Shooting Sports USA. announcements and special mailings.
G Special Tournaments - May be sanctioned by NRA for types of shooting not
otherwise a part of the NRA program.
(k) State and Senior Games - Tournaments which are part of the State and Senior
Games program. Such tournaments are not charged fees. nor will any scores fired
be used for classification. A simplified sanctioning procedure may be used. and
they will be listed in Coming Events with the only contact being the State
Coordinator.
1.7 Types of Matches
(a) Match - A complete event as indicated in the program for the awarding of
certain specific prizes. A match may consist of one or several stages. It may.
in the case of aggregate matches. include the scores fired in several subsidiary
matches.
(b) Stage - A portion of a match which consists of one or more strings fired in
one position. distance, time allowance, or target.
(c) Open Match - A match open to anyone, except that if so stated in the program
an open match may be limited to one or any combination of the following: (a)
United States citizens; (b) members of the National Rifle Association of
America; and/or (c) with respect to non-U.S. citizens, persons who are members
in good, standing of their respective National Shooting Federations or
Associations, (See Rule 2.1.1.)
(d) Restricted Match - A match in which the competition is limited to specified
groups, Le., Juniors, Women, Police, Civilians, Veterans, etc.; or specified
classes, Le., Master, AAA, AA, A, B, etc.
(e) Classified Match - A match in which awards are given to winners and to the
highest competitors in several specified classes such as Master, AAA, AA, A, B.
The classification of competitors may be accomplished by the National
Classification System (Sec. 19) or by other means. The program for classified
matches must specify the groups or classes in which awards will be made.
(f) Invitational Match - A match in which participation is limited to those who
have been invited to compete.
(g) Squadded Individual Match - A match in which each competitor is assigned a
definite relay and target by the Statistical Office. Failure to report on the
proper relay or firing point forfeits the right to fire. All entries must be
made before firing commences in that match, except when otherwise stated in the
tournament program.
(h) Unsquadded Individual Match - A match in which the competitor is not
assigned a definite relay or target by the Statistical Office. The competitor
reports to the Range Officer within the time limits specified in the program and
is then assigned to a target and a relay in which to fire.
(i) Re-Entry Match - A match in which the competitor is permitted to fire more
than one score for record; one or more of the highest scores being considered to
decide the relative rank of competitors. The number of scores which may be fired
and the number of high scores to be considered in deciding the relative rank of
competitors must be specified in the program.
Squadded Team Match - A match in which the teams are assigned a definite time to
fire. Teams may be assigned one or more adjacent targets. All entries must be
made before firing commences in that match. The entire team must report and fire
as a unit.
(k) Unsquadded Team Match - A match in which the teams may report to the firing
line at any time within the limits specified in the program, targets being
assigned by the Range Officer. The entire team must report and fire as a unit,
unless the program provides otherwise.
(I) Aggregate Match - An aggregate of the scores from two or more matches. This
may be an aggregate of match stages, individual matches, team matches, or any
combination, provided the tournament program clearly states the matches which
will comprise the aggregate. Entries in aggregate matches must be made before
the competitor commences firing in any of the matches making up the aggregate
match.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
All tournament sponsors are urged to give special consideration to the needs of
news media personnel in order to achieve maximum publicity for the competition.
Public news media personnel representing print and/or broadcast should be given
every consideration and cooperation in keeping with the proper conduct of the
competition.
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2. ELIGIBILITY AND CATEGORIES OF
COMPETITORS
Eligibility and Categories of Competitors - The conditions of a match shall
prescribe the eligibility and categories of competitors, teams or individuals in
accordance with Rule 1.6 and/or the definitions contained in Section 2.
Any limitations of eligibility to compete must be stated in the match program.
2.1 Members of the National Rifle Association. Any individual member in good
standing including Benefactors, Patrons, Endowment, Life, Annual, Associate,
Non-Resident, and Junior members.
2.1.1 Non-U. S. Citizens - Non-U. S. citizens may complete in any NRA Sanctioned
Tournament, unless further restrictions are imposed by conditions stated in the
program.
2.2 - Blank
2.2.1 Senior - A person may compete as a Senior beginning on January I, of the
calendar year in which that competitor's 60th birthday occurs.
2.3 Junior - A person may compete as a Junior through December 31, of the
calendar year in which that competitor's twentieth birthday occurs. Individuals
who have National Guard, Reserve, or Active Duty Status and receive support may
not compete as Juniors.
2.3.1 Intermediate Junior - A Junior may also compete as an Intermediate Junior
from January I, of the calendar year in which that competitor's 15th birthday
occurs through December 31, of the calendar year in which the 17th birthday
occurs.
2.3.2 Sub-Junior - A Junior may also compete as a Sub-Junior through December
31, of the calendar year in which that competitor's fourteenth birthday occurs.
2.4 - Blank
2.5 Categories and Special Awards - If there are a sufficient number of
competitors of a specific group (i.e., Women, Juniors, etc.), a match sponsor
may establish a separate category for this group and make classification awards
within this category, such as 1st AAA Woman, 1st AA Woman, and so on. However,
if there are insufficient entries of a specific group to warrant such a
separation, and if the sponsor still wishes to provide recognition to this
specific group, an overall Special Award may be provided such as High Woman,
High Junior, etc., and all competitors in this specific group would be eligible
for this one Special Award. Details concerning categories and special awards
must be clearly outlined in the tournament program. Listed below are suggested
categories for NRA-sanctioned silhouette tournaments. Other categories are
included at the match sponsor's option, if otherwise qualified.
* Woman, Junior, Senior, Hunting Rifle, Foreign Competitor, Iron Sights, etc.
2.6 - 2.9 - Blank
2.10 Team Representation. No individual may be a Team Captain, Coach, firing
member, or alternate firing member on more than one team in any match.
2.11 Club Teams - All members, including team captain and coach of such teams,
must have been active fully-paid members of the club which the team represents
for a period of at least 30 days immediately prior to the competition. The club
must be affiliated with NRA and in good standing. As specifically allowed by
conditions of the program, a person who is not a club member may serve as a
non-firing coach of such a team. There are two types of teams allowed under this
Rule:
(a) Local Club Teams: Local Club Teams must be composed of members who reside
within the same state, territory or province, or residents of other states who
live within 50 miles of the local club.
(b) Open Club Teams: Open Club Teams must be composed of members all of whom are
not necessarily legal residents in the same state, territory or province. (A
single club could have more than one team, one of which could be a Local Club
Team; and another an Open Club Team.)
Note: The internet website "Mapquest" will be used to determine the distance between the local club's NRA address of record and the competitor's NRA address of record.
2.12 State Association Teams - Members, including Team Captain and Coach, of
such teams must be bona fide residents of the State represented, and individual
members of the State Rifle and/or Pistol Association represented if such State
Association provides for individual membership, or be members of a rifle and/or
pistol club which is affiliated and in good standing with the State Association
concerned at the time of the competition. State Association Teams permitted to
enter the competition concerned by the tournament program conditions must be
authorized and accredited by the State Association for that tournament.
Authorization shall be signed by the State Association President, Vice President
or Secretary. Such State Associations must be affiliated and in good standing
with the NRA at the time of the competition. If specifically allowed by
conditions of the program, a person not a State Association member may serve as
the coach of a State Association Team. (That person may not be a firing member.)
Note: Teams representing State Associations, Leagues and other Associations
(composed of more than one club) are one club teams. Such teams may enter NRA
sanctioned matches only when the program specifically authorizes such entry.
2.13 - 2.19 - Blank
2.20 Residence - In those matches which are limited to residents of any
specified geographical area a "resident" is defined as:
(a) A person who presents photo identification issued by a government entity,
which shows a residential address within the specified geographical area.
(b) Military Personnel: The place of residence of members of the Military on
active duty is defined as the place at which they are stationed by reason of
official orders, provided they have been so stationed within the specified area
for a period of at least 30 days immediately prior to the day of the match. In
the case of Retired, Reserve, or National Guard personnel not on active duty,
the provisions of paragraphs (a) will apply. Naval personnel assigned on
sea duty qualify for a residence in the area which is the usual base or home
port of the unit to which attached.
(c) Federal and State Law Enforcement Officers: The provisions of paragraph (b)
will apply.
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3. RIFLES, EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION
CERTIFICATION OF RIFLES: Rifles must be weighed, measured and certified before
being fired in a match. The rifle must be fired in the same configuration as
when certified. No one may win an award with an uncertified rifle. In rifle
competition, loads that damage targets may be disapproved by the Range Officer
or Jury. In case of a malfunction certified by the Range Officer or Jury, a
replacement rifle must be certified. (See Rule 9.8)
RIFLES
3.1 High Power Silhouette Rifle - A rifle, caliber 6mm or larger, provide no
belted cartridges or Magnums are allowed, meeting the
following specifications:
(a) Maximum weight 10 pounds, 2 ounces, including sights.
(b) Any sights, telescopic or metallic may be used. Scopes may not be more than
2 inches above the rifle as measured from the top of the receiver to the
underside of the scope tube, nor may the scope be offset from the top center
line of the receiver. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing
mechanisms is prohibited.
(c) Any trigger not subject to accidental discharge. Triggers which function on
release are not permitted. In the event of accidental discharge, the Range
Officer shall require trigger adjustment or replacement of the rifle.
(d) Stock: The stock must be traditionally styled and may not be bent and or
twisted so as to deviate from conventional configurations such as factory rifle
stocks or silhouette stocks as manufactured by Fajen, McMillan, H-S Precision,
and others. The forend, including the trigger guard mounts and screws, shall not
exceed 2'/. inches wide, and 2'/. inches deep measured from the centerline of
the bore. Magazines do not have to conform to stock measurements but those that
extend below the stock line may not be used as support as per Rule 3.1(h) and
3.14. The forend shall extend a minimum of 8 inches forward of the forward edge
of the receiver ring. The comb shall not extend above the centerline of the
bore, but Monte Carlo roll may rise 'I, inch on the off side. The toe of the
stock including buttplate or recoil pad shall be no more than 7 inches below the
centerline of the bore. Buttplate or recoil pad may not extend below the lower
line of the stock.
(e) Attachments which do not cause any portion of the rifle to exceed the weight
or dimensions as listed herein are permitted provided they do not extend past
the end of the barrel. Sighting devices are not considered "attachments".
(f) Trigger guard must be present and may not vary from conventional
configuration for the purpose of providing added thumb or palm support and shall
be no deeper than 1 5/16 inches below the bottom line of the forend. (Note: TIC
Contender Carbines and Ruger Single Shot rifles are exempt, provided the
additional depth of the trigger guard is not used as palm or thumb support.)
(g) The barrel may be no longer than 30 inches including any sleeve or
attachment, as measured from the face of the closed bolt to the end of the
barrel.
(h) Exceptions: U.S. Rifle caliber .30 MI, MI4 and MIA. These rifles only may
exceed the weight limit. Telescopic sights are not permitted. The magazine of
the MIA orM14 may not be used as a palm rest.
3.1.1 High Power Hunting Silhouette Rifle - A hunting style rifle having a maximum weight of 9 pounds, including sights
and if applicable, an empty magazine or clip. With the exception of single shot
rifles, all other types must be repeating rifles, which shall be fired by
loading all cartridges from the magazine or clip into the chamber. The intent of
this rule is to describe a common hunting rifle.
(a) Caliber: 6mm or larger, provided that no belted cartridges or Magnums are
allowed.
(b) Any sights, telescopic or metallic, may be used. Scopes may not be more than
1.5 inches above the rifle, as measured from top of receiver to underside of
scope tube, nor may the scope be offset from the centerline of the bore.
Exception: for rifles that eject the empty cartridge case straight up and that
normally use an offset scope, the scope may be offset. Any
sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited.
(c) Stock: A hunting style stock; thumbhole-type stocks are permitted. Attachments, either removable or
permanent, are not permitted. Swivels and slings are permitted but slings may
not be used for arm support in shooting. Dimensions may not exceed those
described in 3.1(d)
(d) Trigger: Trigger pull shall not be less than 2 pounds. In the event of accidental discharge, range officers shall require trigger adjustment or replacement of the rifle. Rifle must be equipped with a functional safety.
All safety features, including and manual safety, must be functional.
(e) Barrel: A hunting style contoured barrel that tapers from the chamber to
muzzle. Bull barrels are not permitted. A factory tuner that does not act as a
muzzle break or compensator is permitted. Maximum barrel length is 26 inches, including
tuner. (See Rule 3.16.1).
(f) Magazines: Magazines may not have be loaded with no more than 5 rounds.
During the match, all cartridges must be loaded into the chamber from the
magazine.
Exception: during a Shoot Off, single cartridge loading may be used at direction of the range officer.
3.1.2 High Power Semiautomatic Military Rifle. Any center fire, self loading
rifle, as issued for general service by the armed forces of any nation, or the
same type and caliber of commercially manufactured rifle, having not less than
4-1/2 pound trigger pull, with standard type stock. In all courses, the standard
box magazine will be attached. A hinged butt plate, if installed, will be used
only in the folded position. Rubber recoil pads may be used. The gas system, if
any, must be fully operational. External modifications will not be allowed. The
application of synthetic coatings, which includes those containing powdered
metal, to the interior of the stock to improve bedding is authorized provided
the coating does not interfere with the function or operation of safety
features. The front and rear sights must be of original design, but may vary in
dimensions of rear sight aperture and front sight blade. The internal parts of
the rifle may be specially fitted and include alterations which will improve the
functioning and accuracy of the arm, provided such alterations in no way
interfere with the proper functioning of the safety devices as manufactured.
A. 6 mm or larger caliber.
B. Any magazine may be used and may be included in the grasp.
C. Cartridges may be loaded from the magazine or single loaded.
3.1.3 Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette Rifle - Listed below are the three classes
of Cowboy Silhouette Rifles. The below listed rules apply to all classes of
rifles. (The intent of these rules is to establish a match for common hunting
carbines and other lever action rifles. The match is focused toward shooters who
enjoy shooting hunting arms and do not want to make the investment required of
other specialized types of shooting competitions.)
1. Rear sights may be open sights, receiver or tang sights manufactured for the
rifle they are mounted on. No Olympic type sights or extended mounts are
permitted. Front sights must be a post or bead, may be hooded or
if interchangeable may use post inserts only.
2. Barrels must be original or may be relined. Original barrels re-bored to a
larger caliber are allowed. Any safe trigger is allowed. Stocks must be of
original configuration. Recoil pads or replacement buttplates are allowed.
3. Ammunition may be loaded with smokeless or black powder, using jacketed or
cast bullets, with or without gas checks. All bullets must be round or flat nosed
suitable for tubular magazine use. Any cartridge causing target damage or deemed
unsafe may be banned.
4. Firing period will include a 30 second ready (loading) period, and 2 minutes
for 5 shots. Ammunition must be loaded through the tubular magazine.
5. Binoculars may be used for spotting. Spotting scopes or stands may not be
used. Clothing that adds stability to the shooting position is not allowed. Rule 6-9
concerning wind flags will not apply..
6. Classification:
Master 37-40
AAA 31-36
AA 25-30
A 15-24
B
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(a) Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette -
A. Any lever action center fire rifle 25 caliber or larger with a tubular
magazine of original manufacture or replica thereof. A rimmed case loaded with a
round or flat nosed bullet must be used. Exception: 35 Remington is allowed.
B. Targets: Long Range Pistol, at distances of 50-100-150-200 meters.
(b) Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette -
A. Any lever action center fire rifle with a tubular magazine. A rimmed pistol
cartridge loaded with a flat nosed bullet must be used i.e. 25-20, 32-20, 38's,
357 magnum, 38-40, 44's, 44-40, 45 Colt, 45 Long Colt, .22 magnum, and .22 long
rifle.
B. Targets: Hunter's Pistol, at distances of 40-50-75-100 meters.
(c) Smallbore Cowboy Rifle Silhouette-
A. Any lever action, pump, or semi-auto rimfire rifle with a tubular magazine.
.22 long rifle ammunition only. Hyper velocity ammunition prohibited.
B. Targets: Smallbore Hunter's Pistol, at distances of 40-50-75-1 00 meters.
3.2 Smallbore Silhouette Rifle - Identical to the description of the High Power
Silhouette Rifle, except that the rifle shall be chambered for only factory
loaded .22calibershort, long or long rifle rimfire cartridges. Hot loads, such
as "Stingers", are not permitted. See Rule 3.17.
3.2.1 Smallbore Hunting Silhouette Rifle - Identical to the description of the
High Power Hunting Rifle, except that (a) the rifle may be a single-loading
rifle, (b) the weight may not exceed 8 1/2, pounds, (c) the rifle shall be
chambered for only factory loaded .22 caliber short, long or long rifle rimfire
cartridges, and (d) barrel turners or additional weights are not permitted.
3.3 Silhouette Air Rifle:
(a) Target Air Rifle: Any unaltered factory target air rifle designed for U.S.
and International 10 meter competition. (i.e., as produced or sold by Anschutz,
Beeman, Crosman, Daisy, Feinwerkbau, RWS, Steyr and Walther). Use of scopes or iron sights, including
diopter sights is allowed. Any older gun may be brought up to current factory
specifications using only factory catalogue barrel weights.
(b) Sporter Air Rifle: Any unaltered factory sporter air rifle that is or was a
catalogue item, readily available over the counter to the general public,
weighing no more than 11 pounds, with scope and mounts. Rifles utilizing
pre-charged systems of any kind other than 12.0 gram disposable CO2
units are prohibited.
(c) Open Air Rifle: Any air rifle weighing no more than 161bs. with scope and
mounts. Length of barrel and action measured from the rear of the metal action
or air chamber to the end of the muzzle, including any extension, must not
exceed 40". Rifle may utilize any self-contained or externally -charged
compressed air system, but such system must be completely self-contained at time
of firing. Hook buttplates are prohibited. All air rifles not meeting Rules 3.3(a) or 3.3(b)
will be fired in the Open Air Rifle category. The storage of reservoir tanks for
either compressed air or CO2. is prohibited on the firing line or in adjacent
spectator areas. (See rule 9.9.1.)
3.4 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle - A hunting or military style rifle, single
shot, originally made for black powder cartridges, of United States manufacture
prior to 1896 and being typical of the era. Replicas thereof, regardless of
origin of manufacture, are permitted. Hammer must be exposed. If replacement
barrels, stocks, or other parts are used, they must be as original. No Schuetzen-style
rifles permitted. One rifle will be used during all phases of the match.
Examples of permissible rifles are: Ballard, Buck, Bullard, Cole, Farrow,
Maynard, Peabody, Redfield, Remington Hepburn, Remington Roiling Block, Sharps,
Springfield Trapdoor, Stevens Tip-up, Stevens No. 44, Wesson Falling Block,
Wesson (hinged barrel), Whitney Phoenix, Whitney Rolling Block, Winchester 1885,
and Wurkliff. While the following single shot actions may not conform to the
exact criteria of Rule 3.4, they are allowed because they conform to the spirit
of the competition in form and function, provided the firearms conform to all
other configurations of Rule 3.4: Browning Model 1878, Browning Model 1885, C.
Sharps '75, Falling Block Works, Stevens 44½ and Wickliffe’ 76. Replicas other
than exact reproductions of pre 1896 Black Powder actions as described above and
shooting equipment as described herein, must be passed by the Silhouette
Committee with the advice of the Black Powder Committee. It shall be the
competitor's responsibility to provide any documentation which may be required
to establish that all Black Powder Cartridge Rifle equipment conforms to these
rules.
(a) Maximum weight 12 pounds, 2 ounces.
(b) Rear sights will be of vernier or ladder type, typical of the era, either
open or peep, mounted on the tang or barrel. No modem style receiver, glass, or
tube sight permitted. Front sights must be typical of the era, and may be
shaded. No modem or Olympic-type sights permitted.
(c) Trigger typical to the rifle and not subject to accidental discharge.
(d) Cartridges will be of the American black powder era, originally black powder
loaded, manufactured prior to 1896, and originally chambered in
American-manufactured rifles, taking into account normal variations in types of
brass and primers, as well as bore sizes, rifling styles, twist and chamber
dimensions. Limited use and special chambering (wildcats) are not acceptable.
Cartridges must be loaded with black powder only. No
smokeless powder in any quantity may be used. Match officials, at their
discretion, may select one or more loaded cartridges at random, pull bullet, and
check contents. Competitors will furnish their own ammunition.
(e) Cast or swaged lead or lead alloy projectiles only; no jacketed or gas
checked bullets. Paper patching permitted. Breech seating is permitted but no
additional time will be allowed.
(f) Stock: Forearm must be attached and shall be of traditional design not to
exceed 2 inches in width, cannot extend below the line of the bottom of the
receiver or base of trigger guard, and no attachments will be allowed on the
forearm. Measured from the centerline of the bore, the drop at the heel shall
not exceed 2 ¾ inches; drop at toe shall not exceed 8 inches. No portion of the
rifle stock behind the rifle action shall be higher than ¾ inch below the
centerline of the bore. The butt shall not be longer than 5¼ inches top to
bottom. Cheek pieces are permitted, but no roll over. Pistol grips are
permissible, but no flared or hand-contoured styles. Crescent-style buttplates
are permissible, but cannot be over 1 1/8 inch deep when measured from a
straight line from points of the buttplate. Commercial recoil pads are
permissible.
Stocks and forearms must be made of natural wood and must be in keeping with
designs of stocks of the era. (See Rule 3.18.)
(g) No slings are permitted.
(h) Electronic and mechanical wind meters are not allowed. Small personal wind
flags are permitted, but may not be forward of the muzzle of the firearm. Mirage
bands are not permitted.
3.4.1 Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle - Identical to the description of the BPCR (Rule 3.4) with the followings exceptions:
(a) Maximum weight with scope - 15 pounds
(b) No length or power limitation on the scope. Scope tube body to be 3/4" or less in diameter and any ocular or objective lenses, adjusting or assembly rings to be less than 1 inch in diameter.
(c) No internal scope adjustments for windage or elevation.
(d) Mounts are to be a traditional style of the period, and contain the windage and elevation adjustments for the scope in either, or both, the front or rear mounts. No click adjustments in the mount. Either dove tail mounting or scope block mounting is allowed.
Original scope mounts of ether the Cataract or Malcolm style or variations thereof, or replicas derivatives of either style, are allowed provided the replica or derivative conforms to the criteria of paragraph (d) above.
(e) Check pieces may be used and may be any height.
EQUIPMENT
3.5 - 3.7. Blank
3.8 Spotting Scope. The use by the coach of a telescope or other optical device
to spot shots is permitted.
3.9 - Blank
3.10 Shooting Mat- A shooting mat or ground cloth is permissible in Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle competition.
3.11 Gloves - Gloves may not be worn except when required for warmth.
Conditions permitting the use of gloves will be determined by the Jury.
Padded or unnecessarily heavy gloves may not be worn.
3.12 Clothing - Commercial type trap and skeet vests (sleeveless) and shotgun
shooting shirts are permitted as well as clothing normally suitable for existing
climatic temperatures. Shooting coats, unnecessarily heavy clothing, or anything
on the person that would provide artificial support such as clothing having
excess padding or stiffening material or which restricts or supports the body in
the shooting position may not be worn. Any dispute regarding clothing will be
submitted to the Jury for decision. (See Rule 20.10)
(a) Sleeveless leather, vinyl, heavy fabric or multiple layered vests that may
be considered or construed to be unnecessarily heavy or to provide artificial
support are permitted if they can be closed over a gauge made from 4 inch thin
wall PVC pipe, not less than 30 inches in length, passed through the entire
length of the vest, and opened or vented from the bottom edge to a point two
inches above the crest of the hipbone.
(b) The gauge will be available to the competitors for self-checking throughout
the tournament. Enforcement will take place at the firing line when garments to
be worn underneath are in place.
(c) In Black Powder Cartridge Rifle competition only, period costumes are
permitted.
(d) "P.A.S.T." -type recoil shields are permitted in all rifle events. If such
shields are used, no other shooting vests may be used.
3.13 Slings - Slings may be attached to the rifle but may not be used for
support of the hand or arm.
3.14 Palm Rest – A palm rest may not be used. A palm rest is any attachment or
extension below the forearm which aids the normal hand grip and support of the
rifle by the forward hand/arm.
3.15 Buttplates and Cheekpieces - A butt or buttplate having a curved rear
surface in which the depth of the curve exceeds 1/2 inch when measured from a
straight line drawn from the top to the bottom of the buttplate is prohibited.
Buttplates must be centered. Adjustable cheek pieces must be fixed and sealed in
place. See 3.4(f) regarding Black Powder Cartridge Rifle. Rule 3.15 does
not apply to Target or Open class Air Rifles.
3.16 Release Triggers. Triggers which function on release are prohibited.
3.16,1 Compensators and Muzzle Brakes. The use of compensators, muzzle brakes
and barrel porting is prohibited, except in Air Rifle Silhouette competition.
(The adjustment holes on the Boss-CR are not considered to be compensators,
muzzle brakes or barrel porting.)
3.17 Ammunition - Centerfire ammunition having a projectile (bullet) of 6mm or
larger caliber but no armor piercing or tracer types are permitted. Smallbore
ammunition shall be factory loaded .22 caliber short, long or long rifle rimfire
cartridges. Hot loads, such as "stingers," are not permitted. Air Rifle shall be
lead pellets only not to exceed .22 caliber. See Rules 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2, 3.2.1
and 3.3. The use of any other type ammunition may be prohibited by local range
or tournament regulations. Loads that damage targets may be disapproved by the
Chief Range Officer, Match Director or Jury.
3.18 Equipment - General- All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting
and which are not mentioned in these Rules, or which are contrary to the spirit
of these Rules and Regulations are forbidden. The Match Director or Jury shall
have the right to examine a shooter's equipment or apparel. The responsibility
shall be upon the competitor to submit questionable equipment and apparel for
official inspection and approval in sufficient time prior to the beginning of a
match so that it will not inconvenience either the competitor Or the official (s).
3.19 Eye Protection - All competitors and other personnel in the immediate
vicinity of the range complex are urged to wear eye protection devices.
3.20 Ear Protection - All competitors and other personnel in the immediate
vicinity of the range complex are urged to wear hearing protection devices.
Note: Match sponsors (and/or ranges) may require eye and ear protection.
3.21 Empty Chamber Indicator - An Empty Chamber Indicator, ECI, is required in all NRA
Silhouette competition to indicate the action is open and the chamber is empty. The
indicator must keep the action open, be inserted into the chamber. and have a
yellow or orange flag extending from the firearms receiver.
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4. TARGETS
4.1 Targets for NRA sanctioned Silhouette competition shall be of the size and
shape established by the scale drawings in the NRA Silhouette Handbook or as
scaled to alternate distances in accordance with Rule 6.4.1 and Rule 17.5. All
targets shall be faced in the same direction. There are four basic kinds of
silhouettes: Chicken, Pig, Turkey and Ram. High Power Rifle and Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle competition is fired on full size targets. Smallbore Rifle uses
one-fifth size targets. Air Rifle is fired on targets which are one-tenth full
size. (The hole between the horn and the head of the Ram target shall be
optional in the Smallbore Rifle target and the Air Rifle target.) Scaled
drawings of all targets are shown in the NRA Silhouette Handbook, which is only
available from the NRA Silhouette Department. Silhouettes may be painted any
color, preferably to contrast against the existing background or light
conditions as determined by Tournament Officials.
Note: The dimensions shown below for target thickness and for foot and stand
sizes are recommendations; variations to suit local conditions or materials
available are acceptable for Approved Tournaments. A 10% plus or minus variation
is permitted for the feet of the targets.
Target steel thickness is a very large factor in the weight of the targets. Full
size High Power Rifle targets should be made of steel which is of the type
specified in the NRA Silhouette Handbook, and should be 1/2 inch thick for
chickens and pigs; and 3/8 inch thick for turkeys and rams.
All half-size hunter's pistol targets, that are used Cowboy competition, should
be ½ inch thick. Smallbore Hunter's Pistol targets shall be the same size
as Hunter's Pistol except that the rams should be 3/16 inch thick. turkeys and
pigs should be 1/4 inch thick, and chickens should be 3/8 inch thick.
Smallbore Rifle targets may be no less than 1/4 inch and no more than 1/2 inch
thick for the chickens. Pigs, turkeys and rams will be 1/4 inch thick. All
silhouettes of the same type shall be of a single uniform thickness.
Air gun Silhouette targets should be made from (1/8) one-eighth inch thick cold
rolled steel and heliarc welded to bases of the same material. "Due to
potential Air Rifle Target Damage, chickens may be thicker than 1/8 inch"
The "feet" and the top of the stands must be the same size with a maximum
variation of 10%. Where solid rails are used, pads for each animal should be
used and the pad will be considered the stand. For full size targets, the
chicken, should stand on a 3 inches x 4 inches foot, each foot of the pig should
be on a 2 inches x 4 inches foot; the turkey should stand on a 3 inches x 8
inches foot; and each foot of the ram should be 4 inches x 5 inches. The top of
the stand should not be less than 6 inches above the ground for High Power Rifle
and Black Powder Cartridge Rifle competition.
For half-size targets used on the Cowboy, all feet should be 2 inches x 4 inches
long.
On the one-fifth scale targets used in Smallbore Rifle all feet should be 1 inch
wide by 2 inches long. For cast Smallbore Rifle targets that have casting
marks or dimples on one side, the smooth side must face toward the shooters for
consistent appearance.
Air Gun Silhouette feet should be as follows:
Chickens: ¾” W x ¾” L or ¾” W x 1” L
Pigs: ¾” W x 1” L
Turkeys: ¾” W x ¾” L or ¾” W x 1” L
Rams: ¾” W x 2” L
Air gun stands are made by welding a similar sized base to a 30d nail which can
either be pushed into the ground or driven into a 2 x 4. Targets should be set
free standing at least 2 inches off the ground, but may be elevated to a higher
position.
Hinged, remotely resettable targets may be used for smallbore rifle and air gun
competition for Registered and Approved Tournaments.
4.2 - Target Setting (Cowboy Lever Action Only) - To ensure that full-size rams
will be knocked down with reasonable loads, they should be set so that the
center of gravity works through a plane intersection the stands approximately 1
¼" forward of the rear edge. This can be accomplished by experimentally moving
the target to the rear until it topples, and then moving it forward 1". Stands
can be designed to incorporate stops to facilitate setting the targets at the
proper topple point. Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action and Smallbore
Cowboy Rifles are to be set full foot and flush will the backs of their stands.
4.3 Target Spacing - Targets should be placed a minimum of one target width
apart. but not more than 31/2 widths tails to head.
ALLOWABLE TARGET LINE WIDTH VARIATIONS FOR A SET OF 5 TARGETS
MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM
Chicken Min.-Max.
Pig Min.-Max.
High Power, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Cowboy Lever Action
10' 6” to 22' 2”
16' 6" to 34' 10"
Smallbore Rule
2' 1" to 4' 5"
3' 4"to 7' 0"
Air Rifle
l' to 2' 3"
l' 8" to 3'6'
Cowboy Pistol Cartridge and Smallbore 5' 3" to 10' 6" 8' 3" to 17' 5"
Turkey Min.-Max.
Ram Min.-Max.
High Power, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Cowboy Lever Action
14' 3" to 30' 1"
24' to 50' 8"
Smallbore Rule
2' 10" to 6' 0"
4' 10" to 10' 2"
Air Rifle
1' 5" to 3' 0"
2' 5" to 5' 1'
Cowboy Pistol Cartridge and Smallbore 7' 1" to 15' 1" 12' to 25' 4"
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5. POSITIONS
5.1 The Ground - All references to "the Ground" in the following position Rules
are to be construed as applying to surface of the firing point.
5.2 Artificial Support - Any supporting surface except the ground not
specifically authorized for use in the Rules for the position prescribed.
5.2.1 Artificial Support for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle - Artificial support
for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle only shall be in the form of approved design
crossed sticks constructed of two wooden legs, no greater than 1 inch by 2
inches in thickness and width or l 1/2 inches in diameter, and bolted or tied so
that the two legs are hinged and capable of pivoting. The end of the legs may be
equipped with spikes no more than 3 inches in length and no wider than the edge
of the crossed stick. They may be inserted into the ground by hand pressure only
to aid in retention of an upright position. This may be waived by the Match
Director to fit local conditions. One layer of protective material may be
suspended or inserted in the "V" of the crossed sticks to protect the rifle. All
cross sticks will be certified. The non-trigger hand is considered
artificial support when in contact with the ground and the rifle butt stock
simultaneously.
5.3 - 5.7 - Blank
5.8 Firing Position - Any standing position without artificial support. The
rifle will be supported by the hands and one shoulder. All parts of one hand
must be forward of the pistol grip. The chin may not rest on top of the comb.
The stock may not be hollowed, altered or manufactured so as to facilitate chin
contact. This does not preclude the use of abrasive materials or finishes.
5.8.1 Firing Position, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Scoped Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle - 200 meters - Any standing
position without artificial support. The rifle will be supported by the hands
and one shoulder. All parts of one hand must be forward of the pistol grip.
300, 385 and 500 meters - Any position, including crossed sticks, but excluding
bench rest.
(a) A "crossed stick" position is one where the shooter is in a prone, sitting,
kneeling or standing position with the barrel or forearm resting in or above the
"V" of the crossed sticks in such a manner that no competitor or range personnel
are endangered. See 5.2.1.
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6. RANGE STANDARDS
6.1 Firing Line - The firing line is immediately in front of the firing points.
All ranges are measured from this firing line to the face of the targets when
targets are placed in their proper position in front of the backstop.
6.2 Firing Point - That part of the range provided for the competitor
immediately in the rear of the firing line from which firing takes place. Each
firing point is numbered to correspond with a bank of targets. Each firing point
should have a minimum width of 6 feet.
6.3 Shelter. Except in Indoor Air Rifle Silhouette competition, the firing
points may be protected with a roof but may not be wholly or partly enclosed.
Competitors must be exposed to prevailing winds. This does not preclude the
construction of ranges within areas surrounded or partially surrounded by safety
walls. Umbrellas or other types of temporary individual shelters are not to be
used.
6.4 Distances - Matches are commonly fired at ranges of 200, 300, 385, and 500
meters or yards in High Power and Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette, 40,
60, 77 and 100 meters or yards for Smallbore Rifle Silhouette and 20, 30, 36,
and 45 yards for Air Rifle Silhouette. A ±1% variation is permissible.
Note: Range facilities that are used for Smallbore Rifle, Hunter s Pistol,
Smallbore Hunter s Pistol and/or Smallbore Pistol may erect a turkey rail or
stands at 76 meters/yards, with standard size targets, for the purpose of
conducting multi-program Approved and Registered Tournaments. They may also use
reduced size pigs for use at the standard 50 Meter (50 Yard) pistol distance.
Single purpose ranges must maintain the standard distance for the turkey and pig
stands.
6.4.1 Alternate Range Distances - Where available range distances do not permit
targets to be placed at their maximum specified distances, tournament sponsors
must use targets scaled to proportional shorter distances. In such cases, the
actual distances must be stated in the program, but under no circumstances may
High Power and Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette be fired at a distance
closer than 200 yards, nor may Smallbore Silhouette be fired at a distance
closer than 40 yards. National Records may be set at certain alternate range
distances. See Rule 17.5.
6.5 Illumination - Artificial illumination of ranges is authorized.
6.6 Target and Firing Point Identifications - Each bank, consisting of five
silhouettes of an animal, shall be distinguished from every other bank of the
same animal by number boards legible from the firing line placed above or below
the center of such banks or by readily distinguished, brightly colored panels
placed between contiguous banks. Each firing point shall be marked by numbered
small silhouettes, or some other device so as to be readily identified as to
which firing point is to be used to fire on each bank.
6.7 - 6.8 - Blank
6.9 Range Flags - A down range flag shall be exposed at the end or ends of each
target line to indicate wind and that the range is in use. Any bright color may
be used except red or orange. A red flag or flags should be exposed at the
firing line to indicate that the range is in use.
6.10 Communication - Communication will be maintained between the target pit and
firing line whenever personnel are in the pits.
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7. COURSES OF FIRE
The following courses and types of fire are most commonly found in NRA
Sanctioned Rifle Silhouette competition. fired on standard targets described in
Section 4. See Section 8 for time allowances and Rule 17.5 for courses of fire
for which National Records are recognized.
7.1 High Power, High Power Semiautomatic Military Rifle, Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle, and Scoped Black Cartridge Rifle Competition - A sanctioned match consists of 40, 60, 80 or 120
rounds fired in the standing position on standard High Power Rifle Silhouette
targets and appropriate positions in Black Powder Cartridge Rifle (see 5.2.1) as
follows (an example of the minimum course of fire):
(a) Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 200 meters (or yards).
(b) Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 300 meters (or yards).
(c) Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 385 meters (or yards).
(d) Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 500 meters (or yards).
7.2 Smallbore Rifle Competition - A sanctioned match consists of 40, 60, 80, or
120 rounds fired in the standing position on one-fifth size standard High Power
Rifle Silhouette targets as follows:
(a) Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 40 meters (or yards).
(b) Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 60 meters (or yards).
(c) Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 77 meters (or yards).
(d) Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
7.3 Air Rifle Competition - A sanctioned match consists of 40, 60, 80 or 120
rounds fired in the standing position on one-tenth size standard High Power
Rifle targets as follows:
(a) Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 20 yards.
(b) Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 30 yards.
(c) Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 36 yards.
(d) Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 45 yards.
7.3.1 Indoor Air Rifle Competition. The use of an indoor facility for firing Air
Rifle Silhouette shall be permitted. However, all records set under these
conditions shall apply only as indoor records. Any range utilizing an indoor
facility shall state this on their original application for NRA approval. Course
of fire shall be the same as Rule 7.3.
7.4 Cowboy Lever Action Competition - A sanctioned match consists of 40, 60. 80
or 120 rounds fired in the standing position on the below listed targets:
A. Cowboy Lever Action - Standard High Power Rifle Silhouette targets.
B. Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action - One-half the size of standard High
Power Rifle targets. Hunter's Pistol size and type.
C. Smallbore Cowboy Rifle - One-half the size of standard High Power Rifle
targets. Smallbore Hunter's Pistol size and type.
D. Minimum course of fire and distance:
1. Cowboy Lever Actions (a) Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 50 meters (or
yards).
(b) Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
(c) Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 150 meters (or yards).
(d) Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 200 meters (or yards).
2. Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action and Smallbore Cowboy Rifle (a) Ten
Gallina (chicken) targets at 40 meters (or yards).
(b) Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 50 meters (or yards).
(c) Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 75 meters (or yards).
(d) Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
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8. TIME LIMITS
8.1 Computing Time - Time is not checked on each shot but is computed on the
indicated allowance for each five-shot string. The Chief Range Officer may
terminate any relay before completion of the full time allowance, if all
competitors in that relay have completed firing.
8.2 Time Allowances:
(a) Ready Time - Fifteen seconds will be allowed after the command "READY" (LISTO)
is given before the command "FIRE" (FUEGO).
(b) Two and one half minutes will be allowed to fire one shot on each target of
a bank of five targets.
(c) Alibis - 30 seconds will be allowed for each unfired round of the series in
which the alibi is allowed.
(d) Shoot-offs - 30 seconds will be allowed for each shot fired in a shootoff of
ties.
(e) A minimum of 30 seconds will be allowed between the command "CEASE FIRE" and
"READY."
(f) Long Run Attempt - A competitor is allowed a 15 second ready and 2't,
minutes for five shots. In the event that the first shot is a sighter, the
competitor is allowed a 15 second Ready and 30 seconds for the sighter shot.
8.2.1 Time Allowances . Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Scoped Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle
(a) Ready Time - Thirty (30) seconds will be allowed after the command "READY" (LISTO)
is given before the command "FIRE" (FUEGO).
(b) Five (5) minutes will be allowed to fire one shot on each target of a bank
of five targets.
(c) Alibis - 60 seconds will be allowed for each unfired round of the series in
which the alibi is allowed.
(d) Shoot-offs - 60 seconds will be allowed for each shot fired in a shootoff
for ties.
(e) A minimum of 30 seconds will be allowed between the command "CEASE FIRE" and
"READY."
(f) Long Run Attempt - A competitor is allowed a 30-second ready and 5 minutes
for 5 shots. In the event that sighting shots are taken, the competitor is
allowed a 30-second ready and two minutes for sighting shots.
Cleaning may be done during the 30-second Ready period or during the 5-minute
record shot period.
8.2.2 Time Allowances - All Cowboy Silhouette Rifles
(a) Ready Time - Thirty (30) seconds will be allowed after the command "READY" (LISTO)
is given before the command "FIRE" (FUEGO).
(b) Two (2) minutes will be allowed to fire one shot on each target of a bank
of five targets.
(c) Alibis - 30 seconds will be allowed for each unfired round of the series in
which the alibi is allowed.
(d) Shoot-offs - 30 seconds will be allowed for each shot fired in a shootoff
for ties.
(e) A minimum of 30 seconds will be allowed between the command "CEASE FIRE" and
"READY."
(f) Long Run Attempt - A competitor is allowed a 30-second ready and 2 minutes
for 5 shots. In the event that sighting shots are taken, the competitor is
allowed a 30-second ready and 30 seconds for sighter shot.
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9. COMPETITION REGULATIONS
9.1 Changing Rifles. No competitor will change rifles during the firing of any
match (other than an aggregate match) unless it has become disabled and has been
so designated by the Chief Range Officer. Different rifles may be used during a
tournament, but in each individual match the same rifle must be used for all
stages in that match, except when rifle failure occurs, and is certified as such
by the Range Officer. Only one alibi will be allowed in each match. Claim that a
rifle is disabled must be made immediately. All shots fired up to the time that
the claim is made will stand as part of the official score. (See Rule 10.9.)
9.2 Sighting Shots. Sighting shots are not allowed as a part of the course of
fire. This does not prohibit practice matches or practice targets provided all
competitors have equal opportunity to enter such events or to use such targets.
Practice must not be permitted to interfere with the safe, efficient and
scheduled operation of the program.
9.2.1 Sighting Shots, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Scoped Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle - A two minute sighting-in period will be allowed on each bank
of targets immediately prior to firing the record stage. No sighting
shots. warm up shots or fowling shots will be fired in other than the
sighting-in period which will be at the start of and prior to firing the first
bank of 5 record shots.
A two minute sighting period will be allowed prior to the firing of the shootoff
stage. During this period, shots will be fired on the first available animal in
the bank.
9.3 - Case Deflector - It shall be the competitor's responsibility to see that
ejected cases from either semi-automatic or bolt action rifles do not interfere
with another shooter. Au external case deflector is acceptable.
9.4 Defective Cartridge - Only those rounds showing obvious and normal striker
impact on the primer without primer detonation shall be considered "Defective
Cartridges". Improperly loaded rounds shall NOT be accepted as "Alibis".
Improperly loaded rounds include those which will not chamber, are not properly
charged with powder, incorporate reversed primers or do not operate normally
due.
A defective cartridge as defined in this Rule allows a refire, but use of wrong
ammunition does not allow a refire.
Wrong Ammunition: Ammunition which cannot be inserted into the chamber of the
firearm, or upon which the bolt or cylinder cannot be closed, regardless of
whether or not the cartridge is the same caliber as the firearm in which it is
attempted to be used.
9.5 Disabled Rifle - A disabled rifle is one:
(a) That cannot be safely aimed or fired;
(b) That has suffered damage so that it cannot be fired or will not function
properly; or
(c) That has suffered the loss of a sight or damage to the sights.
Sights improperly adjusted do not constitute a disabled rifle. A rifle once
declared disabled by the Range Officer shall not be used again for competition
firing until the defect has been corrected and the rifle has been ruled as safe
by the Chief Range Officer. (For procedure in case of a disabled rifle, see Rule
10.9.)
9.6 Malfunction - Failure of the rifle to function properly due to mechanical
defects or to defective ammunition. Functional failures due to improper manual
operation are not to be considered as malfunctions. (For procedure in case of a
malfunction, see Rule 10.9.)
9.7 Continue to Fire- Competitors at High Power Rifle and Black Powder Cartridge
Rifle Silhouette National Championships only who fire a perfect score in an
individual stage (bits on all 10 targets at anyone range in a 40-shot match,
hits on all 15 targets at anyone range in an 60-shot match or hits on all 20
targets at anyone range in a 80-shot match) will be permitted to continue to
fire five-shot strings until missing to provide a means of establishing National
Long Run Records either at the conclusion of the 10-,15- or 20-shot string or at
the conclusion of all firing for that day's match, at the match director's
discretion.
At all other National Championships, such Long Run attempts will be made at the
conclusion of the day's match. Those competitors opting to fire at the
conclusion of the day's match or where at least 30 minutes have passed since the
completion of the 10-,15- or 20- shot string will be authorized one sighter shot
(for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle a two minute period is allowed in which any
number of sighting shots may be taken) which may be taken at the
competitor's option and will not be count toward the Long Run Record attempt. (See
Rule 8.2(f). See Rule 8.2.l(f) for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle. At all other
Approved and Registered tournaments, the Match Director will announce in advance
when such Long Run attempts will be made.
9.7.1 "Five-In-a-Row" - A "five-in-a-row" is made up of valid hits on all 5
silhouettes in anyone bank of 5.
9.8 Examination of Firearms - Rifles must be weighed, measured and certified
before being fired in a match. No one may win an award with an uncertified
rifle. In case of a malfunction certified by the Range Officer or Jury, a
replacement rifle will be certified.
9.9 Competitors' Position - Competitors will take their position at the
designated firing point. No portion of the shooter's body may rest upon or touch
the ground in advance of the firing line.
9.9.1 Air Rifle Reservoirs - The storage of reservoir tanks for either
compressed air or CO2 is prohibited on the firing line or in adjacent spectator
areas. See Rule 3.3(c}.
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9.11 Matches Not Complete. When a match or stage is not completed by all
competitors in accordance with the tournament schedule, the match or stage may
be rescheduled or canceled. Any match or stage which has been completed by all
competitors will not be refired. Only scores of a match or stage which has been
completed will be included in an aggregate event or for National Record
purposes, and a match or stage is not completed unless all competitors have
fired.
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9.13 Interference - With the exception of competitors actually firing, coaches,
and such range personnel as may be necessary, the firing points and lines will
be kept clear at all times.
9.14 Refiring - No competitor will fire more than one score for the same award
except as provided in the program or in accordance with Rule 9.11 or Rule
1.7(i).
9.15 - 9.22 - Blank
9.23 Aliases - No competitor may fire under an assumed name nor substitute for
another in a match; register, enter, or fire in the name of another.
9.24 Score and Classification Falsification - No competitor will falsify any
score, or classification, nor be an accessory thereto.
9.25 Cross Fire; Excessive Shots - No competitor will deliberately fire on the
wrong target nor fire more than the required number of shots, including hits and
misses on some other competitor's targets.
9.26 Bribery - No person will offer a bribe of any kind to any of the range or
statistical personnel, or others, nor be an accessory thereto.
9.27 Disorderly Conduct - Disorderly conduct or intoxication is strictly
prohibited on the range and anyone guilty of same will be expelled from the
range. Expelled competitors will be disqualified from that competition with no
return of entry fees.
9.27.1 Willful Destruction of Range Equipment. No competitor shall cause any
range equipment to become damaged through a deliberate act, and anyone guilty of
same will be expelled without a warning from the range. Expelled competitors
will be disqualified from the competition with no return of entry fees.
9.28 Refusal to Obey - No person will refuse to obey the instructions of the
Match Director, Range Officers, Jury or of any other officer of the tournament,
if instructions are given in the proper conduct of that office.
9.29 Evasion of Rules - No competitor will evade nor attempt to evade nor be an
accessory to the evasion of any of the conditions of a match as prescribed in
the program or in these Rules. Refusal of a competitor or Tournament Official to
give testimony regarding facts known to that person concerning violations or
attempted violations of these Rules will constitute being an accessory to the
violation or attempted violation.
9.30 Disqualification - The Match Director or Official Jury, upon proper
presentation of evidence, may disqualify any competitor or order the expulsion
of same from the range for violation of these Rules or for other conduct they
consider discreditable or unsafe. In the event of a disagreement between the
Match Director and the Jury. the Jury shall prevail at the match with recourse
only to the Protest Committee.
9.30.1 Disqualification - Safety - The sponsoring club or Jury shall have the
right to bar or disqualify any rifle, load, or competitor at any time for
reasons of safety. A competitor firing a shot from the firing line before
"ready" (Listo) is given will be disqualified from that day's scheduled match.
9.30.2 Method for Disqualification: In cases of infringement and contravention
of NRA Rules, the Match program, or instructions of the Match Director or Range
Officials, the following penalties will be imposed upon the competitor by the
Match Director of the Jury in the following order.
1) Warning
2) Disqualification
(a) A warning must be given so that the competitor may have the opportunity to correct the fault. In case of a serious violation of safety regulations, the Match Director or Jury has the authority to impose immediate disqualification.
(b) A warning to the competitor must be expressed in such terms as will leave no doubt that it is an official warning. Whenever possible, a warning to the competitor should be given so as not to disturb firing a shot, unless the infringement concerns safety, in which case the competitor shall be warned immediately.
(c) For a repeated infringement, the competitor will be disqualified.
9.31 Suspension - For violations of these Rules deemed so to justify, any
competitor may be suspended from competition and/or expelled from the National
Rifle Association upon presentation of evidence and conduct of a hearing as
prescribed in the Bylaws.
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10. RANGE COMMANDS, CONTROL AND OPERATIONS
10.1 Discipline - The safety of competitors, range personnel and spectators
requires continuous attention by all to the careful handling of firearms 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 the range personnel
to enforce discipline and the duty of the competitors to assist in such
enforcement.
10.1.1 Actions Open - All actions must be open, detachable magazines removed and
rifles kept unloaded on a rack, or other safe place with Open Bolt Indicators in
place except when on the firing line after the command "Ready" (Listo) is given.
Rifles must remain on the stand or bench and may not be handled between series.
10.1.2 Rifles Unloaded - Firearms will not be loaded until the competitor has
taken position at the firing point. the firearm pointed toward the targets and
the command "READY" has been given for that relay.
10.1.3 Rifles Loaded - A firearm that has a cartridge in the chamber or in an
attached magazine shall be considered loaded. A loaded firearm shall be pointed
in the direction of the targets at all times.
10.1.4 Cease Firing - All rifles will be unloaded, detachable magazines removed,
and Open Bolt Indicators inserted immediately upon the command "CEASE FIRE".
Actions will remain open.
10.1.5 Not Ready - It is the duty of competitors to notify a Range Officer if
not ready to file at the time the command "READY" is given. A competitor who is
not ready, and who fails to notify the Range Officer, forfeits the right to
fire.
10.2 Loud Language - Loud or abusive language will not be permitted.
Competitors, scorers, and Range Officers will limit their conversation directly
behind the firing line to official business.
10.3 Delaying a Match - No competitor will delay the start of a match through
tardiness in reporting or undue delay in preparing to fire.
10.3.1 Preparation Period. The competitor will be allowed fifteen seconds after
the command "READY" (Listo) and before the command "FIRE" (Fuego) during which
time the competitor may load. set sights and make any other preparations. This
preparation period will be thirty seconds in Black Powder Cartridge Rifle.
10.3.2 Interrupted Fire - If firing is interrupted and a "Cease Fire" called
before the time limit has expired and before all competitors have completed
firing, when firing is resumed those competitors with shots remaining will be
given another "Ready" period and shooting time equal to the unexpired time of
the interrupted string but not less than thirty seconds.
10.4 Policing Range - It is the duty of competitors to police the firing points
after the completion of each stage. The Range Officers will supervise such
policing and will see that the firing points are kept clean.
10.5 Competitors Will Score - Competitors will act as scorers when requested to
do so by the Match Director or Chief Range Officer, except that no competitor
will score their own targets.
10.6 Repeating Commands - A Range Officer will repeat the Chief Range Officer's
commands only when those commands cannot be clearly heard by the competitors
under that officer's supervision.
10.7 Firing Line Procedures and Commands - In all cases in which the term "Chief
Range Officer" is used, it shall be understood that the Chief Range Officer may
designate another person to perform the task of calling the commands listed in
this rule. Commands should be issued in a clear voice so that all the
competitors may hear them whether the commands are voice unassisted or voice
electronically assisted. In extenuating circumstances, commands can be voice
relayed by Range Officers so that all competitors will have access to them.
Information is listed below in regular type, "COMMANDS WILL BE LISTED IN BOLD
TYPE." Rule numbers are inset in parenthesis to serve as references to further
explain these commands and procedures.
In the event of any emergency requiring a cease fire, a Range Officer or any
competitor or any other person may give the command, "CEASE FIRE, UNLOAD!" This
command may be accompanied by a blast on a whistle or other signaling device, or
both. All competitors must cease firing immediately when a command "CEASE FIRE"
is given; remove any detachable magazines, open the actions of their firearms,
safely remove all cartridges from internal magazines and await further
instruction.
"AS YOU WERE" means to disregard the command just given regardless of what it
might have been and return to the status immediately preceding the command.
Note: The tempo used to deliver these commands will establish the flow of the
match. The best Range Officer (tower talkers) monitor the competitors as they
are responding to commands. Then they adjust their tempo of the commands to keep
the match moving crisply without causing undue stress on the competitors. Common
sense, compassion, a keen sense of pace and a good knowledge of this rule book,
are characteristics displayed by talented Range Officers (tower talkers). It is
recommended that the Range Officer explain the range commands before starting
the match.
(a) When ready to start a relay, the Chief Range Officer commands, "RELAY #
_____,
COME TO THE LINE." No shooter will be called to the line until the range is
clear. Upon being called to the firing line, competitors shall proceed to their
assigned firing points, place their rifles and five rounds of ammunition, either
loose or loaded, into one or more detachable magazines, on the shooting stands.
Competitors may not touch them until the command "Ready" (Listo) is given. In
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, the rifle may be handled to aid in adjusting cross
sticks, setting sights, etc., provided that an open bolt indicator remains in
the chamber until the "ready" command is given. (Black Powder Cartridge Rifle
competitors, see Rule 10.7 (e).) When the competitors have taken their positions
on the firing line, the Chief Range Officer commands, "RELAY #_____, FOR YOUR FIRST
BANK OF FIVE ANIMALS, PAUSE 1 SEC.) READY" (Listo). Competitors may at this time
handle their rifles, dry-fire as desired, set their sights and load. After
fifteen seconds (thirty seconds for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle), the Chief
Range Officer will command ''FIRE'' (Fuego). After 2 112 minutes (5 minutes for
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle), the Chief Range Officer will command "CEASE FIRE"
(Alto).
Any shots fired after the "CEASE FIRE" command has been given, do not count.
Should any shots be fired after the "CEASE FIRE" command has been given, the
Chief Range Officer should announce ''THAT SHOT IS SCORED AS A MISS."
The Chief Range Officer should pause 3 seconds and announce, "ARE THEIR ANY
ALIBIS?" If none are indicated by the line officers, the Chief Range Officer
will then command, "ACTIONS OPEN; INSERT OPEN BOLT INDICATORS; SHOOTERS, MAKE
THE LINE SAFE."
After the target setting is complete, The Chief Range Officer will command,
"RELAY #_____, RETURN TO THE LINE." Allow sufficient time for competitors to take
their places. The Chief Range Officer will then command, "RELAY #_____, FOR YOUR
SECOND BANK OF FIVE ANIMALS, (PAUSE I SEC.) READY" (Listo). All of the above
commands will be repeated from this point on.
After the relay has completed their stage of fire, the Chief Range Officer will
command, "RELAY#_REMOVE YOUR EQUIPMENT FROM THE LINE."
(b) Each competitor has a bank of 5 silhouettes at which to fire, one shot at
each, left to right, in order, in 2 1/2, minutes. Hits out of sequence are
scored as misses; for example, the second shot hitting the third silhouette is a
miss. When a silhouette is down before a shot, a shooter will fire on the
remaining ones in order, then return to the left-most target remaining in the
bank and fire any unfired rounds at the remaining silhouette or silhouettes as
required. If the shooter still has shots unfilled and no targets remain standing
on that shooters or another's bank, a range alibi will be declared. The bank
will be reset, and the competitor will be allowed a "Ready" period and 30
seconds for each remaining shot. Ricochet hits fired in sequence at properly
designated targets count as a hit. Only hits and misses are recorded, and a
silhouette must be knocked over or from its rest in order to score a hit.
"Turning" a silhouette on its stand does not count as a hit. (See Rule 4.1 for
the definition of a "stand",) There are no refires or alibis except for rifle
malfunction or non-firing cartridge. (For time allowance for Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle, see Rule 8.2.1.)
(c) If a malfunction occurs, the competitor will be allowed to use another rifle
and/or cartridge, and will be given 30 seconds (one minute for Black Powder
Cartridge Rifle) for each unfired round of the series. Such completion firing
may be done immediately, or on a later relay, at the Range Officer's discretion,
based on the length of the delay involved, such as rifle repair, substitution or
other pertinent factors.
(See Rule 10.9.)
(d) Different rifles may be used during a tournament, but in each individual
match the same rifle must be used for all stages in that match, except when
rifle failure occurs, and is certified as such by the Range Officer (See Rule
9.1). Only one alibi will be allowed in a match.
(e) Each shooter may have one coach with them on the firing line who may have
scopes or binoculars and advise the shooter where shots are going, keep time or
otherwise advise. The coach may not touch the shooter or the shooter's equipment
between the "Ready" command and the "Cease Fire" command, except that in Black
Powder Cartridge Rifle competition, the coach may hand the rifle to the shooter
who is in the cross sticks position.
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10.9 Procedure in Case of Defective Cartridge, Disabled Rifle or Malfunction -
If a cartridge fails to fire or a rifle fails to function, the competitor will
call the Range Officer. The Range Officer, when satisfied that there is a
defective cartridge (Rule 9.4), disabled rifle (Rule 9.5), or malfunction (Rule
9.6) will permit the competitor to replace the unfired cartridge, clear the jam
or replace the disabled rifle and continue firing. It is not required that the
Range Officer attempt to fire a cartridge before it is declared defective.
The competitor will be given 30 seconds (one minute for Black Powder Cartridge
Rifle) for each unfired round of the series. Such completion firing may be done
immediately or on a later relay, at the Range Officer's discretion. Only one
such "alibi" for defective ammunition and one such "alibi" for a disabled rifle
or malfunction will be allowed in a match. The "alibi limit" rule will not apply
during shoot offs. The conduct of shoot offs will be left to the discretion of
the Match Director.
The competitor may choose, instead, to replace the defective cartridge or to
clear the malfunction and continue to fire. If this choice is made, the
competitor forfeits the opportunity to claim an alibi and will not be given
additional time.
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11. TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Note: Tournament Officials may not serve as members of the Jury. If there are no
NRA Staff at a National Championship site, the Match Director. Chief Range
Officer and Chief Statistical Officer shall be prohibited from competing in any
National Championship at which they are officiating.
11.1 Match Director - The Match Director is directly responsible for the
efficient conduct of the entire tournament. The Match Director may change the
match and firing conditions as shown by the program provided a Match Director's
Bulletin is posted for the information of all competitors, and that such changes
are not contrary to current NRA Rules. The Match Director is directly
responsible for the efficient operation of the range and of the Statistical
Office and for the safety and proper discipline of all tournament operating
personnel, competitors and spectators. Instructions from the Match Director for
the operation of the tournament will be complied with by all persons on the
range. The Match Director will use the best judgment at all times and behavior
and decisions must be characterized by absolute impartiality, firmness, courtesy
and constant vigilance. In the application of these Rules, the Match Director
will confer with the NRA Official Jury on any doubtful point and the Jury's
decision shall prevail at the match with recourse only to the NRA Protest
Committee. The Match Director may disqualify a competitor (s) under provisions of
Rule 9.30 and 9.30.1.
11.1.1 Deputy Match Director - The Deputy Match Director, when appointed, is
responsible to the Match Director for the efficient conduct of the entire
tournament, and acts for the Match Director in all matters listed in Rule 11.1.
A Deputy Match Director is appointed at the discretion of the Sponsor.
11.2.1 Jury - In all NRA Approved silhouette tournaments, the Match Director
shall appoint a Jury of three persons. In Registered silhouette tournaments, the
Match Director shall appoint a Jury of three persons from various geographical
locations. See Rule 20.10 for duties and composition of the Jury. Jury members
shall exempt themselves from ruling on a matter in which they are personally
involved. The Match Director will name a replacement for that Jury member while
ruling on that action. The Jury Chairman may disqualify a competitor (s), as
directed by the Jury, under provisions of Rule 9.30.
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11.4 Range Director - When appointed, the Range Director and Deputy Range
Director are responsible to the Match Director, and have supervisory
responsibility for the Chief Range Officers and for the efficient and safe
operation of the ranges. Appointment of a Range Director and Deputy Range
Director is authorized when multiple ranges are in operation.
11.4.1 Chief Range Officer - Will have full charge of the
range and will conduct the matches on the schedule approved by the
Match Director and is responsible for range safety, and for
enforcing all Rules.
11.5 Range Officers - Each Range Officer is an assistant to the Chief Range
Officer; competitors may be assigned this duty. The Range Officers are
responsible for the safety and discipline of range personnel, competitors and
spectators in the sector of the range to which assigned. The Range Officer is
responsible for seeing that competitors' equipment and positions are as
authorized for the particular match being fired. It is the duty of the Range
Officers to be completely familiar with the program and with the National Rifle
Association Rules, to comply to the best of their ability with all instructions
issued by the Match Director or Chief Range Officer and to render all possible
cooperation to other officials. Range Officers must be constantly alert,
impartial in the handling of competitors and courteous though firm.
11.6 Chief Statistical Officer - The Chief Statistical Officer is in charge of
all statistical work in connection with the match except the actual recording of
scores. The Chief Statistical Officer is directly responsible to the Match
Director. The Chief Statistical Officer is assisted by such Assistant
Statistical Officers as may be required.
11.6.1 Duties of the Statistical Office - It is the duty of the Statistical
Office to:
(a) Register competitors and check their eligibility and classification.
(b) Accept match entries.
(c) Prepare, post and keep current a list of competitors showing name,
competitor number and classification.
(d) Squad competitors and prepare range assignment cards where such cards are
used.
(e) Prepare official scorecards.
(f) Check addition on scorecards and correct totals.
(g) Tabulate scores in order of merit.
(h) Prepare Preliminary and Official Bulletins.
(i) Maintain an Official Bulletin Board.
(j) Determine winners and distribute awards.
(k) Report to the Match Director and the NRA Official Jury for appropriate
disciplinary action any irregularities in firing or scoring which may be
indicated by squadding records or scorecards.
(I) Make required reports to NRA within specified time.
(m) Enter fired scores in each competitor's classification book, and adjust
classification if required.
11.6.2 Retention of Records - The Statistical Office will retain in good order
all completed official scorecards of Registered Tournament for 30 days.
11.6.3 Preliminary Bulletins - Preliminary Bulletins on all matches will be
posted promptly on the Official Bulletin Board and remain a reasonable length of
time to allow competitors to notify the Statistical Office of apparent errors.
The challenge closing time will be stated on each bulletin. However, where a
bulletin board is used and all scores of competitors are copied thereon, such
will be accepted in lieu of the above, provided a notice appears as to the close
of challenging time.
11.6.4 Official Bulletins - Official Bulletins will be posted on the Official
Bulletin Board. However, in the procedure outlined in 11.6.3 for bulletin
boards, such scores shall be acceptable and become final after the elapse of the
challenge time period and shall act as an Official Bulletin.
11.6.5 Correction of Bulletin Errors - The Statistical Office will correct
errors which may come to the attention of the Office prior to the publication of
the Official Bulletin.
11.6.6 Changing Official Bulletins - No Official Bulletin shall be changed
except on authority of the Match Director or Official Jury granted before the
time has expired for challenging the last of the Preliminary Bulletins required
to cover all the scheduled events. Subsequent changes from the Match Director or
Official Jury are limited to correction of:
(a) Typographical errors.
(b) Aggregate bulletins on which the total score does not agree with the scores
shown on the Official Bulletins for the matches constituting the aggregate.
(c) Where an error has been made by not following the program schedule of
awards.
(d) Errors in classification of competitors, the competitor having been
previously advised of such error and of the correct classification.
(e) Disqualification of competitors as provided by Rule 9.30.
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11.8 National Championship Protest Committee - A National Championship Protest
Committee will be appointed by the Match Director in any NRA National
Championship. When such a Championship Protest Committee is appointed, decisions
on Protests by that Committee are final, without appeal to the NRA Protest
Committee. This committee will be comprised of5 persons from various
geographical locations. When possible cases of suspension arise from an incident
or incidents in a Championship, the Championship Protest Committee may not act,
but must forward a recommendation to the NRA Protest Committee.
Time frames for the submission of Protests listed in Rule l6.3(c) and (d) may be
modified during National Championships at the discretion of the Match Director,
provided that notice is published either by means of the Championship Program,
or by Match Director's Bulletin. (See Rule 16.2.1)
11.9 Duty to Competitors - It shall be the duty of all operating officials and
personnel to properly conduct themselves by being fair and impartial to all in
carrying out their various duties. No official shall molest a competitor nor
allow such practice by another official or other competitors. Should a
competitor's equipment or demeanor warrant disqualification from an individual
match or tournament, it should be done in such a manner as will cause the least
inconvenience to all concerned. In so doing, the official should state to the
competitor the Rule or section of Rules under which the disqualification is
being made.
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12. TEAM OFFICERS' DUTIES
12.1 Team Captain - Each team must have a designated Team Captain, who is
responsible for maintaining discipline within the team squad. The Team Captain
will at all times cooperate with the officials of the tournament in the
interests of safety, efficiency and good sportsmanship. The Team Captain is
responsible for all the duties of members of the team. It is the Team Captain's
responsibility to:
(a) Be familiar with the program.
(b) Make proper entries.
(c) Have team members report to the proper firing point at the right time ready
to fire.
(d) Check scores, sign scorecards and make challenges.
(e) Check preliminary and Official Bulletin and Official Notices.
(f) Make protests.
(g) Collect awards.
12.2 Team Coach - The Team Coach is the Team Captain's deputy performing such
duties as the Captain may assign. The Coach serves as Team Captain in the
absence of the latter, and under such circumstances becomes responsible for
maintaining discipline within the team and for all other responsibilities of the
Team Captain.
12.3 Team Entries. In team matches the team officers, all firing members of the
team, and alternate firing members if allowed by the match conditions and
provided by the team, must be named on the entry form before the first shot of
the match is fired. The Team Captain or Coach must be so named if also a firing
member. See Rule 2.10.
12.4 Substitution of Alternates. If alternates are allowed and have been named
on the entry form, the Team Captain may substitute an alternate for a firing
member at any time before the firing member concerned has fired the first shot
of the match (sighting or record), notifying the Scorer and a Range Officer
accordingly. After a team member has fired the first shot, that team member may
be substituted for only in case of disabling emergencies such as accident or
illness, and then only if approved by the Chief Range Officer. All shots fired
by the replaced shooter count; the replacement fires only the uncompleted
portion of the replaced shooter's course of fire.
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13. PHYSICALLY DISABLED SHOOTERS
13.1 Physically Disabled Shooters - A shooter who because of a physical
disability cannot fire from one or more of the prescribed shooting positions,
outlined in these Rules, or who must use special equipment when firing, is
privileged to petition the NRA Protest Committee for permission to assume a
special position or to use modified equipment, or both. This petition will be in
the form of a written request from the person concerned to the Committee
outlining in detail the reasons why the special position must be assumed or the
special equipment must be used. The petition will be accompanied by pictures of
the shooter in the position for which approval is desired and, if special
equipment is required, the pictures will show how this equipment is used. The
petition and all pictures must be furnished in exact duplicate. The petition
must be accompanied by a medical doctor's statement if the physical disability
is not completely evident in the pictures submitted.
(a) Each petition will be reviewed by the NRA Protest Committee. The Committee
may require additional or supplementary statements, medical information, or pictures. If approved, the
NRA Secretary will issue a special authorization certificate to the individual
concerned. Such certificates will have necessary pictures attached.
(b) Shooters who have received special authorization certificates are required
to present them when requested by officials of the competition.
(c) In the event of a protest involving the position or the equipment used by
such a shooter, the Jury will compare the questioned position or equipment with
the certificate and photographs presented by the shooter. If the shooter's
position or equipment does not in the opinion of the officials, conform to that
authorized by the NRA Secretary (or if the shooter has no authorized certificate
or pictures), the protest shall be allowed and the shooter will be required to
change immediately to the position or equipment which has been approved or to an
otherwise legal position or equipment.
(d) Should a protest be carried beyond the Jury, the original protest will be
endorsed by the Jury Chairman to show the action the Jury has taken and will be
forwarded to the National Rifle Association.
(e) National Records and Grand Slam may not be established by scores fired in
special positions or with special equipment as may be authorized according to this Rule.
(t) Two types of authorizations are issued: temporary and permanent. Permanent
authorizations are issued to competitors who are permanently disabled.
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14. SCORING
14.1 - 14.2 - Blank
14.3 How to Score. All shots are scored by marking either an "0" for a miss, or
an "X" for a hit in the correct spaces on the scorecard. The scorecard is marked
in the same order as the targets are fired, i.e., beginning in the first space
on the left and progressing to the right until the stage is complete. Hits out
of sequence are scored as misses; for example, the second shot hitting the third
silhouette is a miss. (See Rule 10. 7(b). All spaces on the scorecard must be
filled in either with an "0" or an "X" as appropriate. Each shooter is
responsible for checking with the scorekeeper immediately after firing the 5
rounds to be sure that credit has been given for the correct number of hits.
There will be no appeal if the silhouettes have been returned to the stands.
14.3.1 Scorer's Duties. The scorer will be positioned behind the competitor
where both the competitor and the bank of targets can be observed. The
scorekeeper will record the value of each shot before the next shot is fired. It
is the scorekeeper's responsibility to see that the competitor observes the
Rules and time limits, fires no more than five rounds per series and when strong
wind is a factor, to watch silhouettes closely so that it can be determined when
a silhouette is blown over and not knocked down by a bullet.
14.4 Misses - Any shot which does not knock the proper silhouette over or from
its stand will be scored a miss. 'Turning" a silhouette on its stand will be
counted as a miss. Any target that is hit, causing one or both feet to be moved
off the stand or pad, and make contact with another supporting surface, but
still remain upright, shall be scored as a hit. If, through the fault of the
competitor, fewer than the prescribed number of shots are fired, or shots are
fired on the wrong target, the competitor is scored a miss for each unfired shot
or each shot fired on a wrong target.
14.5 Early or Late Shots. A competitor firing a shot from the line before
"Ready" (Listo) is given will be disqualified from the day's scheduled match.
Any shots, including sighting shots (Black Powder Cartridge Rifle), fired
between the "Ready" (Listo) and "Fire" (Fuego) commands will be scored as a
miss. Shots fired upon closing of the bolt or action when on the firing line
will be scored as record shots. Any shot fired after the command "Cease Fire"
(Alto) will be scored as a miss.
14.6 All Shots Count - All shots fired by a competitor after taking position at
the firing point will be counted in the competitor's score even if the rifle may
be accidentally discharged.
14.6.1 Discharge of Propellant - Any release of the propelling charge without
the pellet hitting the target, whether a pellet has been loaded or not, will be
scored as a miss.
14.7 Hits on Wrong Target . Hits on the wrong target are scored as misses.
14.8 Ricochets - Ricochet hits fired in sequence at properly designated targets
count as hits.
14.9 - 14.11 - Blank
14.12 Insufficient Hits - If, through the competitor's fault, fewer than the
required number of shots are fired, that competitor shall be scored a miss for
each unfired shot.
14.13 - 14.14 - Blank
14.15 Scorecards - Scorecards will be prepared by the Statistical Office and
delivered to the competitors.
14.16 Erasures on Scorecards. A Scorer is not permitted to make any erasures,
corrections or changes on the scorecard. If a correction is necessary, it must
be made and initialed by the Range Officer. To make corrections, the Range
Officer draws a line, or lines, through the incorrect score and places the
correct score above, initialing opposite the correct score.
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15. DECISION OF TIES
15.1 Match - The term "Match" as used in this section refers to all individual,
team, and aggregate matches.
15.2 - Blank
15.3 In all matches except Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette this will be
decided as follows:
All ties in all matches will be broken by shoot offs immediately following the
match except when the competitors involved agree on a different method. If a
shootoff occurs, the following method will be used, starting on the first
standing target in the assigned bank. Subsequent shots, if needed, will continue
to be fired on the first standing target.
(a) Open, Special A wards, Master and AAA shooters will shoot one shot at a
designated turkey, but, if ties remain, will proceed to fire additional shots at
turkeys until all ties are resolved. For class awards, AA shooters will shootoff
on rams, A shooters on chickens and B shooters on pigs.
(b) Alternate methods of tie-breaking may be used.
The shooter will be given a 15 second "Ready" period and 30 seconds firing time
for each shot. Shots fired during a shootoff will not count toward any Long Run
attempt.
15.3.1 In all Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette matches, ties will be
decided as follows:
All ties in all matches will be broken by shootoffs immediately following the
match except when the competitors involved agree on a different method.
If a shootoff occurs, the following method will be used:
(a) Open, Special Awards (except Juniors), Master and AAA shooters will shoot
one shot at a designated chicken, but, if ties remain, will proceed to fire
additional shots at chickens until all ties are resolved.
Special A ward shootoffs for Juniors will be as follows: Sub-junior will
shootoff on pigs; Intermediate juniors will shootoff on rams and Juniors will
shootoff on turkeys. For class awards, AA shooters will shootoff on turkeys, A
shooters on rams and B shooters on pigs.
(b) Alternate methods of tie-breaking may be used.
The shooter will be given a30-second "Ready" period and 60 seconds firing time
for each shot. (See Rule 9.2.1.) Shots fired during a shootoff will not count
toward any Long Run attempt.
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16. PROTESTS
16.1 - Blank
16.2 Protests - A competitor may formally protest:
(a) Any injustice which the competitor feels has been done.
(b) The conditions under which another competitor has been permitted to fire.
(c) The equipment which another competitor has been permitted to use.
16.2.1 Authority of Protest Committees - National Championships protest
committees or juries may be established at National Championships to rule on
protests arising from activities at those sites (see Rule 11.8). However, the
decisions of these special protest committees or juries shall not contravene
prior interpretations of the NRA Rules and/or precedents established by the NRA
National Protest Committee.
16.3 How to Protest - A protest must be initiated immediately upon the
occurrence of the protested incident. Failure to comply with the following
procedure will automatically void the protest:
(a) State the complaint orally to the Chief Range (Chief Statistical) Officer.
If not satisfied with that decision. then
(b) State the complaint orally to the Match Director. If not satisfied with the
Match Director's decision. then
(c) State the complaint orally to the members of the Jury. If not satisfied with
their decision. then
(d) File a formal protest in writing with the Match Director stating all the
facts in the case. Such written protest must be filed within one hour of
completion of the match.
(e) The Match Director will then forward the protest with a complete statement
of facts within 48 hours of receipt thereof to the Protest Committee at NRA
Headquarters.
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17. NATIONAL RECORDS
17.1 Establishment of National Records - Scores to be recognized as National
Records must be fired in NRA Registered Tournaments. National Records must be
approved by the Jury at the particular Match involved, and by the National Rifle
Association before being declared Official. National Records are maintained in
the Open, Woman. Junior, Intermediate Junior, Sub Junior, and Senior categories.
17.2 Scores to be used - Scores must be complete scores for an entire scheduled
match. Stage scores or scores for only part of a match will not be used for
Records.
17.3. Blank
17.4 Scores for National Team Records. Such scores will be the aggregate of the
scores fired by the individual team members, in either individual or team
matches or over the courses of fire established in Rule 17.5, for three member
teams representing NRA Clubs as provided in 2.11, or three member teams
representing State Associations as provided in Rule 2.12, and must be fired in
NRA Registered Tournaments. National Records will not be recognized for "pickup"
teams.
17.5 Courses of Fire for which National Records are recognized - Note:
Records in all forms of Silhouette competition, except Long Run Records (see
Rule 17.5.1), are established only in Registered Tournaments which are
sanctioned by NRA. In order to be recognized by NRA, scores must be fired at the
full distances specified. The scores may be fired at either the full stated
metric distances or at the alternate English distances (yards), provided that
proportionately sized targets are used; and must be submitted to NRA by the
Statistical Officer of the Tournament in which they were fired after being
certified by the Jury. National Record Reporting Forms are mailed to sponsors of
NRA sanctioned Registered Tournaments by NRA Headquarters.
(a) High Power Rifle, High Power, Hunting Rifle, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and
Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle:
40-shot Club Match Course: 40 shots as follows:
a. Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 200 meters (or yards).
b. Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 300 meters (or yards).
c. Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 385 meters (or yards).
d. Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 500 meters (or yards).
(b) High Power Rifle. High Power, Hunting Rifle, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, and
Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle:
60-shot Club Match Course: 60 shots as follows:
a. Fifteen Gallina (chicken) targets at 200 meters (or yards).
b. Fifteen Javelina (pig) targets at 300 meters (or yards).
c. Fifteen Guajalote (turkey) targets at 3S5 meters (or yards).
d. Fifteen Borrego (ram) targets at 500 meters (or yards).
(c) High Power Rifle, High Power, Hunting Rifle, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and
Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle:
80-shot Regional Match Course: 80 shots (two 40shot Club Courses).
(d) High Power Rifle, High Power, Hunting Rifle, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, and
Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle:
120-shot National Match Course: 120 shots (three 40-shot Club Courses or two
60-shot Club Courses).
(e) Smallbore Rifle and Smallbore Hunting Rifle: 40-shot Club Match Course: 40
shots as follows:
a. Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 40 meters (or yards).
b. Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 60 meters (or yards), or 50 meters (or yards).
c. Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 77 meters (or yards).
d. Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
(f) Smallbore Rifle and Smallbore Hunting Rifle: 60-shot Club Match Course: 60
shots as follows:
a. Fifteen Gallina (chicken) targets at 40 meters (or yards).
b. Fifteen Javelina (pig) targets at 60 meters (or yards), or 50 meters (or
yards).
c. Fifteen Guajalote (turkey) targets at 77 meters (or yards).
d. Fifteen Borrego (ram) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
(g) Smallbore Rifle and Smallbore Hunting Rifle: 80-shot Regional Match Course:
80 shots (two 40-shot Club Courses).
(h) Smallbore Rifle and Smallbore Hunting Rifle: 120-shot National Match Course:
120 shots (three 40-shot Club Courses or two 60-shot Club Courses).
(I) Air Rifle (Indoor/Outdoor): 4O-shot Club Match Course: 40 shots as follows:
a. Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 20 yards.
b. Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 30 yards.
c. Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 36 yards.
d. Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 45 yards.
(J) Air Rifle (Indoor/Outdoor): 60-shot Club Match Course: 60 shots as follows:
a. Fifteen Gallina (chicken) targets at 20 yards.
b. Fifteen Javelina (pig) targets at 30 yards.
c. Fifteen Guajalote (turkey) targets at 36 yards.
d. Fifteen Borrego (ram) targets at 45 yards.
(k) Air Rifle (Indoor/Outdoor): 80-shot Regional Match Course:
80 shots (two 40-shot Club Courses).
(l) Air Rifle (Indoor/Outdoor): 120-shot National Match Course: 120 shots (three
40-shot Club Courses or two 60-shot Club Courses).
(m) Cowboy Lever Actions: 40-shot Club Match Course: 40 shots as follows:
a. Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 50 meters (or yards).
b. Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
c. Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 150 meters (or yards).
d. Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 200 meters (or yards).
(n) Cowboy Lever Actions: 60-shot Club Match Course: 60 shots as follows:
a. Fifteen Gallina (chicken) targets at 50 meters (or yards).
b. Fifteen Javelina (pig) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
c. Fifteen Guajalote (turkey) targets at ISO meters (or yards).
d. Fifteen Borrego (ram) targets at 200 meters (or yards).
(0) Cowboy Lever Actions: SO-shot Regional Match Course: 80 shots (two 40-shot
Club Courses).
(p) Cowboy Lever Actions: l20-shot National Match Course: 120 shots (three
40-shot Club Courses or two 60-shot Club Courses).
(q) Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action and Smallbore Cowboy Rifle: 40-shot
Club Match Course: 40 shots as follows:
a. Ten Gallina (chicken) targets at 40 meters (or yards).
b. Ten Javelina (pig) targets at 50 meters (or yards).
c. Ten Guajalote (turkey) targets at 75 meters (or yards).
d. Ten Borrego (ram) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
(r) Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action and Smallbore Cowboy Rifle: 60-shot
Club Match Course: 60 shots as follows:
a. Fifteen Gallina (chicken) targets at 40 meters (or yards).
b. Fifteen Javelina (pig) targets at 50 meters (or yards).
c. Fifteen Guajalote (turkey) targets at 75 meters (or yards).
d. Fifteen Borrego (ram) targets at 100 meters (or yards).
(s) Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action and Smallbore Cowboy Rifle: 80-shot
Regional Match Course: 80 shots (two 40-shot Club Courses).
(t) Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action and Smallbore Cowboy Rifle: 120-shot
National Match Course: 120 shots (three 40-shot Club Courses or two 60-shot Club
Courses).
17.5.1 Long Run National Records - National Records for Long Runs (consecutive
hits on one type of animal) may be set at any level of NRA Sanctioned Silhouette
Competition (Approved or Registered Tournaments).
(a) A competitor will have successfully obtained a National Long Run Record when
he/she has hit all targets beginning with the first animal in the first bank and
ending with a total not less than ten that equals or is greater than the
existing record regardless of whether the competitor qualifies to continue to
fire as per rule 9.7.
17.6 Co-holder Records - Tie breaking Rules will not be employed when
establishing National Records. Co-holder status will be accorded to individual
or teams when their score equals an existing National Record.
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18. COMPETITORS' DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: The following competitor's duties are in addition to those specified
elsewhere throughout these Rules.
18.1 Discipline. It is the duty of each competitor to sincerely cooperate with
tournament officials in the effort to conduct a safe, efficient tournament.
Competitors are expected to promptly call the attention of proper officials to
any infraction of rules of safety or good sportsmanship. Failure of a competitor
to cooperate in such matters or to give testimony when called upon to do so in
any case arising out of infractions of these Rules may result in said competitor
being considered as an accessory to the offense.
18.2 Knowledge of Program. It is the competitors' responsibility to be familiar
with the program. Officials cannot be held responsible for a competitor's
failure to obtain and be familiar with the program.
18.3 Eligibility. It is the competitor's duty to enter only those events for
which that competitor is eligible and to enter in the proper classification.
18.4 Classification - It is the competitor's duty to have possession of a
current Classification Book when competing in competition using a classification
system. Unclassified competitors must obtain their Classification Books from the
tournament officials.
18.5 Individual Entries - In individual matches, it is the duty of the
competitor to make proper entry on the forms and in the manner prescribed for
that tournament. Errors due to illegibility or improper filling out of forms are
solely the competitor's responsibility. The Statistical Office is not required
to accept corrections after entry closing time.
18.6 Squadding Tickets - It is the competitor's duty to secure a squadding
ticket (or scorecard used as a squadding ticket) for each match (or to consult
the squadding bulletin) in ample time to permit reporting at the proper time and
place to fire each match. It is not the duty of officials to page competitors in
order to get them on the firing line. Competitors upon receipt of squadding
tickets should inspect them for correctness of competitor's number and
noninterference in squadding assignments. Errors should be reported immediately
to the Statistical Officer.
18.7 Reporting at Firing Point. Competitors must report at their assigned firing
point immediately when the relay is called by the Range Officer. The proper
rifle and ammunition for that particular match must be ready and in safe firing
condition. Time will not be allowed for firearm repairs, sight blacking, sight
adjustments or search for missing equipment after a relay has been called to the
firing line.
18.8 Timing. Time for the firing of a series (within the official time limit) is
the competitor's responsibility.
18.9 Loading - No competitor will load a gun except at the firing point and after
command "READY" has been given by the Range Officer.
18.10 Cease Firing - When the command "Cease Firing" is given by anyone, all
firing will immediately cease. Rifles will be unloaded and detachable magazines
removed. Competitors will await further commands or instructions to be given by
the Range Officer. Actions will remain open.
18.11 Checking Scores and Signing Scorecards - It is the duty of competitors to
check their scores as written on their scorecards and to sign their scorecards
at the conclusion of each series or stage. Failure to check scores within the
time limit forfeits the right to challenge.
18.12 Clearing the Firing Point- It is the competitor's duty to leave the firing
point promptly at the conclusion of the relay. When leaving the firing point,
guns must be unloaded with actions open and Open Bolt Indicators in place.
18.13 Checking Bulletin Board - It is the duty of all individual competitors and
Team Captains to check the Bulletin Board between each match. The Statistical
Officer must be immediately notified of apparent errors. Official Bulletins must
be checked and the Statistical Officer notified of any discrepancies between the
Preliminary and Official Bulletins. Match Director's Bulletins on the Bulletin
Board have the same effect as conditions printed in the program. It is the duty
of competitors to familiarize themselves with all such Bulletins.
18.14 - Blank
18.15 Responsibility - It shall be the competitor's responsibility:
(a) That all equipment meets all Rules and match specifications in any match in
which that equipment is to be used.
(b) That competitor's position conforms to the Rules.
(c) That competitor has full knowledge of the rules under which the match is
fired.
(d) That after due warning on any infraction of existing Rules, that competitor
shall understand a repetition thereof shall be the subject of disqualification
for that match or tournament.
(e) Any competitor who fails to perform the squadded assignment for scoring
and/or setting targets may be disqualified from the entire tournament.
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19. CLASSIFICATION
19.1 Classified Competitors- All competitors who are officially classified in
Silhouette competition.
19,2 Unclassified Competitor - A person who does not have a current NRA
Silhouette Classification.
19.3 Foreign Competitor Classification - Non-US. Citizens are not required to
possess an NRA classification score record book, but must have score information
that can be converted to the current NRA classification scores so such
competitors can compete in the correct class.
19.4 Scores used for Classification - Scores used for Silhouette Classification
are those scores fired in NRA Sanctioned Silhouette Tournaments.
These must be tournaments of at least 40 shots which include an equal number of
shots at each of the 4 types of targets. Courses of fire other than the standard
40-shot course may be scheduled by the sponsor provided that such courses of
fire are combinations of 5-shot strings at authorized distances and that an
equal number of shots are fired on each of the 4 types of targets.
19.5 NRA Silhouette Classification Books - Silhouette Classification Books are
to be sold on a calendar year basis, by NRA Affiliated Clubs sponsoring NRA
Sanctioned Tournaments. NRA Classification Books are not to be used to record
scores fired in non-NRA sanctioned tournaments. The two highest scores from the
last year fired in each discipline will be entered at the top of the appropriate
page. The competitor's classification will be carried forward from the last year
fired to the current year. Scores fired in Sanctioned Tournaments are to be
recorded in each competitor's book at the conclusion of the tournament by the
Tournament Statistical Officer. Any required classification change will also be
noted by the Statistical Officer at that time on the Classification record. A
competitor will not be required to purchase more than one Classification Book
per calendar year, unless the originally purchased book is lost by the
competitor. Classification Books lost by a sponsoring Club must be replaced by
the Club at no cost to the Competitor.
The following data must be entered in the indicated blanks on the Classification
Book Cover and Fee Payment Stub prior to the first match of the year.
1. Competitor name and address
2. NRA Membership Number
3. Issuing club name
This stub which is indicated as the "Fee Payment Stub" must be completed and
sent to the NRA Silhouette Dept. with the payment within 5 days of the
completion of the tournament.
19.6 . Blank
19.7 Lack of Classification Evidence. It is the competitor's responsibility to
have an NRA Official Classification Book containing scores of prior matches. Any
competitor who cannot present a classification book containing prior scores will
fire in the highest available class and will be required to purchase a book. A
competitor's classification will not change during a tournament except under
conditions listed in Rule 19.17.1. A competitor will enter a tournament under
the currently correct classification and fire the entire tournament in that
class. Should it be discovered during a tournament that a competitor has entered
in a class lower than the one in which currently rated, the tournament records
will be corrected to show the correct classification for the entire tournament.
19.8 Competing In a Higher Class. Any individual or team may elect, before
firing, to compete in a higher classification than the one in which classified.
Such individual or team must fire in such higher class throughout the tournament
and not revert to earned classification for any event in that tournament. When
there are insufficient entries in any class to warrant an award in that class
according to the match program conditions, the individual or team concerned may
be moved by the Tournament Match Director to a higher class provided this change
is made prior to the individual or team concerned having commenced firing in the
tournament.
19.9 - 19.11 - Blank
19.12 Team Classification - Teams are classified by computing the ''team
average" based on the classification of each firing member of the team. To
compute this ''team average" the key in Table No. I for the different classes
will be used and the team total divided by the number of firing members of the
team. Any fractional figure in the team average of one half or more will place
the team in the next higher class. The ''team average" will establish
classification of the team as a unit but will not affect in any way the
individual classification of team members.
TABLE NO. I. TEAM
Master .................................................................. 5
AAA......................................................................4
AA........................................................................ 3
A........................................................................... 2
B .......................................................................... 1
19.13 - 19.14 . Blank
19.15 Individual Classification Scores. 40 shot matches
(a) High Power Rifle/Target Air Rifle (Indoor and Outdoor):
Master ......................................................... 32 to 40
AAA ........................................................... 26 to 31
AA .............................................................. 20 to 25
A................................................................. 13 to 19
B................................................................... 0 to 12
(b) High Power Hunting Rifle/Sporter, Air Rifle (Indoor and Outdoor), High Power
Semi Automatic Military Rifle
Master ......................................................... 29 to 40
AAA ........................................................... 23 to 28
AA .............................................................. 17 to 22
A.................................................................. 11 to 16
B.....................................................................0 to
10
(c) Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Scoped Black Powder Cartridge Rifle:
Master ........................................................... 31 to 40
AAA .............................................................. 26 to 30
AA ................................................................. 21 to 25
A..................................................................... 16 to 20
B........................................................................0 to 15
(d) Smallbore Rifle/Open Air Rifle (Indoor and Outdoor):
Master ......................................................... 34 to 40
AAA ........................................................... 28 to 33
AA............................................................... 21 to 27
A................................................................. 15 to 20
B .................................................................. 0 to 14
(e) Smallbore Hunting Rifle:
Master ........................................................ 32 to 40
AAA ........................................................... 26 to 31
AA .............................................................. 20 to 25
A................................................................. 15 to 19
B ................................................................... 0 to 14
(f) Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette Rifle/Pistol Cartridge, Cowboy Lever Action
Silhouette Rifle/Smallbore Silhouette Rifle:
Master ........................................................ 35 to 40
AAA ........................................................... 29 to 34
AA .............................................................. 22 to 28
A................................................................. 15 to 21
B ................................................................... 0 to 14
19.16 Establishing Classification - Competitors will receive their first
classification on the basis of the first 40-shot match fired. In the event the
match consists of more than 40 shots, multiply actual hits by 40 and divide the
result by the number of actual shots fired to obtain equivalent score on 40-
shot course.
Example: A score of 42 in a 60-shot match equates to a score of 28 in a 40-shot
match -
(actual hits) 42 x X (equivalent score)
(shots in a course) 60 40 (shots in 40-shot course)
40 x42 = 1680 X= 1680/60 = 28
60 and 80 shot classification scores are shown in the classification score
record book.
19.16.1 Retaining Classification - Classification, once achieved, shall not
change until reclassification criteria has been followed as in Rule 19.17 or
19.17.1.
19.17 Reclassification - Competitors will be reclassified to a higher
classification when they fire two scores in any higher classification to go from
B class upward or three scores in any higher classification to go from A, AA, or
AAA upward. If the two or three higher scores are in different classifications,
reclassification shall be to the lower of the one or two; the higher scores will
also be used toward any subsequent reclassification. Previously carried forward
high scores will be used to reclassify upward. Reclassification to a lower
classification will occur only by petition to the NRA Silhouette Department, and
only if a competitor has fired 12 consecutive scores in a lower classification.
Such downward reclassification may take place only once every two years. No
competitor may be reclassified downward more than one class at a time. Also, if
a shooter, once reclassified downward (example: AAA to AA), fires a score which
falls into the previous higher class (AAA), that shooter will return to the
previous higher class (AAA) at the conclusion of that tournament. No competitor
will be changed in classification during the course of a tournament, except
under the conditions listed in Rule 19.17.1.
The competitor's classification in a State, Regional or National Championship
will be the highest held in the 6 months prior to the first day of the
Championship.
19.17.1 Reclassification during a Registered Match. If a competitor shoots a
score which is two or more classes above the currently held classification, that
competitor shall be reclassified to one class below the class in which such high
score falls, for that match and thereafter. Example: If a Class A competitor
shoots a AAA score, that competitor will immediately be reclassified to AA for
that match and thereafter.
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20. OFFICIAL JURY
20.1 - 20.9 - Blank
20.10 NRA Official Jury - At all NRA Sanctioned matches, the Match Sponsor shall
appoint a Jury to be composed of persons who mayor may not be competitors in the
match, who are recognized as Metallic Silhouette shooters and who are familiar
with the NRA Rules governing Silhouette matches (see Rule 11.2.1). Tournament
Officials may not serve as members of the Jury. This Jury shall act on any
protest or dispute concerning procedures, equipment or any other question which
may arise during the tournament.
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21. NRA COMPETITION PROGRAMS
Tournament programs must describe the conditions of the matches, the positions,
firearms allowed, Ammunition, targets, ranges, and should cover all the
following points:
TOURNAMENT NAME:
Do not designate "State Championship" unless authorized by the State
Association; "Regional Championship" unless authorized by the NRA.
TOURNAMENT DATE (s):
Date or dates of tournament.
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
Name of Club or Association.
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING TOURNAMENT WRITE TO:
Give name and complete address as you want it listed in Shooting Sports USA
Coming Events Section.
DIRECTIONS TO RANGE:
List directions clearly.
RULES:
State any additional roles required by the conditions of the competition
concerned. Where NRA Rules show alternative conditions, the least restrictive
apply unless the program sets forth limitations.
COMPETITION OPEN TO:
State the restrictions, if any, on entries.
REGISTRATION FEE:
List amount of tournament registration fee to be charged each competitor and
what it entitles the competitor to (brassard, competitor number, badge, etc.,
and a copy of the Official Bulletin).
ENTRIES:
List name and address of person to whom entries should be mailed.
ENTRY FEE:
State amount per match (team and individual).
ENTRIES CLOSE:
State date and time.
POST ENTRIES:
Show that Post Entries will or will not be accepted, closing time and fee.
ENTRY LIMIT:
State number of entries that will be accepted.
FIRING STARTS:
State hour first relay of first match will begin each day.
CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETITORS:
If classes are to be combined, list details.
AWARDS:
List schedule of awards for individual and team matches. Specify method, time
and place of issuing awards.
MATCH SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Give complete details on courses of fire, types of sights, firearms allowed,
calibers, etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
List eating facilities, housing facilities, etc.
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APPENDIX A GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR NRA APPROVED SILHOUETTE TOURNAMENTS
The following Regulations have been adopted by the NRA Silhouette Committee to
establish procedures for NRA sanction of Approved Silhouette Tournaments and to
provide standards for organization and operation of silhouette tournaments. It
should be noted that there are two types of NRA Sanctioned Silhouette
Tournaments: Approved, and Registered. Registered tournaments are the only ones
in which National Records (see Rule 17.5) may be established (except for Long
Run Records), and require a fee of $3.50 per competitor. State Championships
require a fee of $4.50 per competitor, and Regional Championships require a fee
of $6.50 per competitor. No per-shooter fee is required for NRA Approved
Silhouette Tournaments.
1. Approval of NRA Approved Tournament (s): To obtain approval of tournaments,
the following steps must be taken by the sponsoring organization in advance of
the tournament date.
(a) Send NRA your completed applications and draft copies of your completed
programs, BOTH IN DUPLICATE, 30 days in advance of tournament.
(b) NRA will review the program and notify you if changes are required.
As soon as a tournament is granted sanction, one copy of the signed application
and program will be returned to the tournament sponsor as authority to conduct
the tournament.
(c) If the above is not done, the NRA reserves the right to cancel its sanction
of the tournament.
(d) In order to be listed once in Shooting Sports USA, your applications and
programs must be received by the Competitions Division by the 15th of the month,
2 months before the month of issue. If you desire publicity in more than one
issue (up to a maximum of 6 months), an additional month's notice must be
allowed for each monthly listing.
2, Rules: Tournaments must be conducted under current NRA Rules.
3. Courses of Fire: Silhouette courses of fire are listed in this NRA Silhouette
Rulebook. The normal course of fire for an Approved Tournament is a single
40-shot match, 10 shots at each target. Other courses of fire may be used,
subject to NRA approval of the program.
4. Awards: Sponsors will furnish all awards. An awards schedule must be part of
the tournament program. The method, time and place of issuance of awards is at
the option of the sponsor with due notice to the competitors in the Tournament
Program.
5. Entry Fees: Sponsors may charge competitors an entry fee, which must be
stated in program.
6. Classification: The NRA Classification System and Classification Books must
be used. Page one of the Classification Book explains the system.
7. Tournament Officials as Competitors: Officials may compete in Approved
Silhouette Tournaments.
8. Squadding: Sponsors may squad competitors as they desire. It is suggested
that squadding be done in relays, with all targets and distances used in each
relay, depending on the number of competitors and target bays available.
9. Club Jury Representatives: A Club Jury Representative must represent the club
in each Approved Tournament, and must be named at the time of filing the
application. In the case of multiple tournament approval, more than one person
may be named. The Club Jury Representative will be a member of the Jury and will
act in the same capacity as the other two Jury members. The Match Director,
Chief Range Officer and Chief Statistical Officer may NOT be members of the
Jury.
10. NRA Membership: Competitors are encouraged, but not required, to hold NRA
individual membership. However, sponsors may require NRA individual membership
if they so desire.
11. National Records: Approved Tournament scores are eligible for National Long
Run Records only.
12. Bulletin Boards: A bulletin board must be maintained for posting scores.
13, Conflicting Dates: It is the responsibility of Approved Tournament sponsors
to arrange their tournament schedule so as not to conflict with other
tournaments in the same area.
14. Reports: The Match Director is responsible for being certain that the Jury
Report and payment stubs from the Classification Books sold are sent to NRA
within 5 days of the completion of the tournament. Any Official Bulletins which
the Club desires to send to NRA may be sent at the same time.
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APPENDIX B GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR NRA REGISTERED SILHOUETTE TOURNAMENTS
The following Regulations provide standard procedures for all Registered
Tournaments including Regional and National Championships. State Championships
MUST be approved and recognized by the State Association (Rule 1.6).
1. Approval of NRA Registered Tournament (s): To obtain approval of tournaments,
the following steps must be taken by the sponsoring organization in advance for
the tournament date.
(a) Send NRA your completed applications and draft copies of your completed
programs, BOTH IN DUPLICATE, 45 days in advance of tournament date.
(b) NRA will review the program and notify you if changes are required. As soon
as a tournament is granted sanction, one copy of the signed application and
program will be returned to the tournament sponsor as authority to conduct the
tournament.
(c) If the above is not done, the NRA reserves the right to cancel its sanction
of the tournament.
(d) In order to be listed once in Shooting Sports USA, your applications and
programs must be received by the Competitions Division by the 15th of the month,
2 months before the month of issue. If you desire publicity in more than one
issue (up to a maximum of 6 months), an additional month's notice must be
allowed for each monthly listing.
2. Granting of "Registered" Sanction: As soon as a tournament is granted
Registered sanction, one copy of the signed application, program, and Official
Sanction Poster will be returned to the sponsor. All changes and information
provided in the approved draft program must appear in the final printed program.
No major changes such as courses of fire, number of matches, etc., may be made
unless NRA is notified. This may be done in writing if time permits, or by
including a copy of the Official Notice which makes the changes with the final
results of the tournament.
3. Tournament Cancellation: If a tournament is cancelled, NRA must be notified
immediately.
4. Classification of Competitors: The NRA classification system must be used in
Registered Tournaments.
5. Courses of Fire in Registered Tournaments, National Records and
Classifications: National Records may be set only in Registered Tournaments
using courses of fire specified in Rule 17.5. Courses of fire which are used for
classification are specified in Rule 19.4.
6. Awards: All awards are furnished by the sponsor. The method. time and place
of issuance of awards is at the option of the sponsor with due notice to the
competitors in the Tournament Program. In Registered Tournaments. the minimum
award schedule must consist of the following:
(a) Individual Match Awards Required:
1. Winner in each individual fired match and in each aggregate, awarded to the
competitor with the highest total score. Match winners may not receive a class
award, but must be counted in with other members of that class to determine the
number of class awards.
2. High Scoring Competitor in each class in each match. Classes may be combined
because of low entry, but the manner in which such combinations are made must be
clearly stated in the program.
(b) Team Awards Required: If there are team matches in the program, the winning
team of each team match will be the team firing the highest total score in the
match.
·7. Entry Fee:
(a) NRA Registration Fee: A fee of $3.50 per competitor is charged by the NRA
for Registered Tournaments other than State Regional or National Championships.
(b) Sponsor Entry Fees: The amount of these fees is determined by the sponsor,
and must be stated in the program separately from the NRA Registration Fees.
8. Tournament Officials as Competitors: If there are no NRA Staff at a National
Championship site. the Match Director. Chief Range Officer and Chief Statistical
Officer may NOT compete in any National Championship at which they are
officiating. Rule 11 covers specific duties of Tournament Officials.
9. NRA Membership Required: NRA membership is required of all competitors in a
Registered Tournament, except for Juniors, who may be either individual members
of NRA, or members of an NRA affiliated organization. Sponsors must check NRA
membership cards when issuing entry packets. Sponsors may accept NRA membership
applications and fees from nonmembers who wish to enter the tournament.
10. Reports to NRA: The Match Director is responsible for making certain that
the following reports are forwarded to NRA within 30 days of firing:
(a) A registration fee reporting form, and remittance of $3.00 per competitor.
(b) A copy of any Official Notice.
(c) A completed National Record Reporting form, if National Records were set.
(d) Two complete sets of "Official Final Results Bulletin" for the tournament.
11. Final Results Bulletin: A copy of the official FINAL RESULTS BULLETIN must
be sent to each competitor participating in the tournament within 30 days.
"Note: The requirement to get the Final Results Bulletin to competitors within
30 days may be met by posting the results on an internet web site, provided
competitors can download and/or print a paper copy. Sponsors who post electronic
results will provide the competitors with the web site address and must provide
a paper copy to competitors upon request."
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NRA GRAND SLAM SILHOUETTE CLUB
The purpose of this club is to provide special recognition to Silhouette
shooters of exceptional merit, similar to the "495 Club" in Conventional High
Power Rifle and the "2650 Club" in Conventional Pistol.
The NRA will keep records on 10 in-a-rows as they are reported and when a
shooter has fired a 10 in-a-row on each animal in any discipline, the shooter
will be awarded a serially-numbered Grand Slam pin and a special recognition
certificate. To receive credit for 10 straight, the 10 shots must be continuous
(Example: the first, middle or last 10 shots in a 20 shot Match). These pins are
enameled in the same colors as the 5,10, and 15 in-a-row pins currently in use
(orange for High Power Rifle, peach for High Power Hunting Rifle, brown for
Smallbore Rifle, tan for Smallbore Hunting Rifle, blue-green for Hunter's
Pistol, lime green for Hunter's Pistol Open Sights, white for Smallbore Hunter's
Pistol, pink for Smallbore Hunters Pistol Open Sights, yellow for Long Range
Pistol Standing, dark green for Long Range Pistol Unlimited Freestyle (½
-size), dark blue for Air Rifle, light blue for Air Pistol, red for Smallbore
Pistol Standing and grey for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle). The 10 in-a-rows on
each of the four animals do not have to be fired in the same match. The NRA will
accept reports of 10 in-a-rows fired as far back as January 1981, . for
everything except Long Range Pistol Freestyle events (Freestyle must be fired on
half-size targets so we will accept them going back to January 1982) PROVIDED
THESE RETROACTIVE REPORTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESULTS BULLETIN FROM THE MATCH
INVOLVED.
Reporting forms for this program will be provided to all sponsors of NRA
Sanctioned Silhouette matches. Only scores fired in NRA-sanctioned competition
are eligible for consideration, and to be eligible for the Grand Slam, each 10
in-a-row must have been fired at distances no less than the yard distance listed
in Rule 17.5. Only the first 10 in-a-rows on a particular animal (such as
chickens) will be recorded until the other three 10 in-a-rows are fired, (pigs,
turkeys, rams) and the Grand Slam pin awarded. However, the shooter may be
working on several Grand Slam pins in different disciplines at the same time.
For example, the shooter may have fired 10 in-a-row chickens in High Power Rifle
and 10 in-a-row pigs in Small bore Rifle, and is, thus, working on two separate
Grand Slam awards.
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INDEX
Item Rule
Actions Open 10.1.1
Air Rifle Reservoirs 9.9.1
Aliases 9.23
Alibis 10.9
All Shots Count 14.6
Alternates, Substitution of 12.4
Ammunition 3.17
Artificial Illumination 6.5
Artificial Support 5.2, 5.2.1
Authorization 1.2
Refusal or Withdrawal of 1.5
Authorized NRA Tournaments 1.6
Rules 1.3
Breaking Ties 15
All Matches 15.3
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 15.3.1
Bribery 9.26
Bulletin Board, Checking 18.13
Bulletin, Official 11.6.4
Changing 11.6.6
Correction of Errors 11.6.5
Match Director's 11.1, 18.13
Notices 18.13
Preliminary 11.6.3
Buttplate, Adjustable 3.15
Buttplate, Hook 3.15
Cartridge, Defective 9.4, 10.9
Case Deflector 9.3
Categories 2.5
Cease Fire 10.1.4, 18.10
Changing Rifles 9.1
Cheekpiece 3.15
Classification 19
Books 19.5
Changing in a Tournament 19.7
Competing in Higher Class 19.8
Competitors 18.4, 19.1
Establishing 19.16
Falsification 9.24
Foreign Competitor 19.3
Individual Scores 19.15
Lack of Evidence 19.7
Reclassification 19.17
Retaining 19.16.1
Scores used for 19.4
Team 19.12
Unclassified 19.2
Clothing 3.12
Coaching 10.7 (e), 12.2
Commands, Firing Line 10.7
Repeating 10.6
Communication 6.10
Compensators 3.16.1
Competition, Types 1.6
League 1.6(h)
NRA 1.0
Programs 21
Team 2.10
Competitor
Classification 18.4
Classified 19.1
Discipline 10.1, 18.1
Disqualification 9.30
Duty to 11.9
Eligibility 18.3
Individual Entries 18.5
Intermediate Junior 2.3.1
Junior 2.3
Knowledge of Program 18.2
Physically Disabled 13.1
Position 9.9
Residence 2.20
Responsibility 18
Senior 2.2.1
Sub-Junior 2.3.2
Suspension 9.31
Unclassified 19.2
Will Score 10.5
Conduct, Disorderly 9.27
Courses of Fire 7
For National Records 17.5
Cross Fires 9.25
Crossed Sticks 5.2.1
Defective Cartridge 9.4
Procedure 10.9
Disabled Competitors, Physically 13.1
Discharge of Propellant 14.6.1
Discipline 10.1
Display, Red Flag 6.9
Disqualification 9.30
Safety 9.30.1
Distance, Firing 6.4
Distance, Firing, Alternate 6.4.1
Ear Protection 3.20
Eligibility, Competitor 18.3
Entries, Individual 18.5
Entries, Team 12.3
Equipment 3
General 3.18
Eye Protection 3.19
Firearms, Examination 9.8
Fire, Continue to 9.7
Course of 7
Firing Line 6.1
Commands 10.7
Firing Point 6.2
Clearing 18.12
Identification 6.6
Reporting at 18.7
Shelter 6.3
Firing Position 5.8
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 5.8.2
Five-in-a-Row 9.7.1
Flags 6.9
Gauge, Clothing 3.12(a)
General Equipment 3.18
General Regulations, NRA Tournaments 1.4
Gloves 3.11
Ground, The 5.1
Illumination 6.5
Individual
Classification, Matches Used For 19.4
Duties and Responsibilities 18
Entries 18.5
Intermediate Junior 2.3.1
Junior 2.3
National Records, Scores for 17.2
Senior 2.2.1
Squadded Matches 1.7(g)
Sub-Junior 2.3.2
Unsquadded Match 1.7(h)
Interference 9.13
Intermediate Junior 2.3.1
Interrupted Fire 10.3.2
Junior 2.3
Jury 11.2.1, 20.10
Knowledge of Program 18.2
Lack of Classification Evidence 19.7
Leagues 1.6(h)
Loading 18.9
Loud Language [0.2
Malfunction 9.6
Procedure 10.9
Match 1.7(a). [5.1
Aggregate 1.7(1)
Approved 1.6(g)
Classified 1.7 (e)
Courses 7
Delaying a 10.3
Invitational 1.7(f)
Not Complete 9.11
NRA Sanctioned 1.1. 1.6
Open 1.7(c)
Re-Entry 1.7 (i)
Regional 1.6(d)
Registered 1.6(f)
Restricted 1.7(d)
Squadding Tickets 18.6
Stage 1.7 (b)
State Championship 1.6(e)
Members. NRA 2.1
Foreign 2.1.1
Muzzle Brakes 3.16.1
National Championship Matches 1.6(c)
National Championship Protest Committee 11.8. 16.2.1
National Records 17
Co-Holder 17.6
Continue to Fire For 9.7
Course of Fire For 17.5
Establishment of 17.1
Long Run 17.5.1
Scores Used 17.2
Team 17.4
Not Ready 10.1.5
Officers
Chief Range 11.4
Chief Statistical 11.6
Deputy Match Director 11.1.1
Match Director 11.1
Range 11.5
Officials Tournament 11
Open Bolt Indicators 3.21
Padding 3.12
Palm Rest 3.14
Physically Disabled Shooters 13.1
Positions 5
Competitors' 9.9
Firing 5.8, 5.8.1, 5.8.2
Preparation Period 10.3.1
Procedures 10.7
Program 21
Changes to 11.1, 18.13
Knowledge of 18.2
Protests 16.2
Authority of Protest Committees 16.2.1
How to 16.3
Public Affairs Sec. 1
Range
Alibi 10.7(b)
Flags 6.9
Not Ready 10.1.5
Policing 10.4
Standards 6
Reclassification 19.17
During a Registered Match 19.17.1
Records, Retention of 11.6.2
Red Flag, Display 6.9
Re-Entry 1.7(i)
Refiring 9.14
Refusal of NRA Authorization 1.5
Refusal to Obey 9.28
Regional Matches 1.6(d)
Registered
Matches 1.6(f)
Tournaments 1.6(f)
General Regulations App. B
Programs 21
Regulations, General, NRA Tournaments 1.4
Release Triggers 3.16
Reporting at Firing Point 18.7
. Residence, Competitor's 2.20
Responsibility, Competitor's 18.15
Ricochets 14.8
Rifles 3
Air 3.3
Black Powder Cartridge 3.4
Certification 3,9.8
Changing 9.1
Cowboy Lever Action 3.1.3
Disabled 9.5
High Power 3.1
High Power Hunting 3.1.1
High Power Semi Automatic Military 3.1.2
Loaded 10.1.3
Procedures 10.9
Smallbore 3.2
Smallbore Hunting 3.2.1
Unloaded 10.1.2
Rules 1.3
Evasion of 9.29
Safety 10.1.1
Sanctioned Leagues 1.6(h)
Scorecards 14.15
Checking 18.11
Erasures On 14.16
Falsification 9.24
Signing 18.11
Scorer's Duties 14.3.1
Scoring 14
All Shots Count 14.6
Discharge of Propellant 14.6.1
Early Shots 14.5
Hits on Wrong Target 14.7
How to 14.3
Insufficient Hits 14.12
Late Shots 14.5
Misses 14.4
Ricochets 14.8
Ties, Decision of 15
Senior 2.2.1
Shooting Mats 3.10
Shots
Excessive 9.25
Interrupted Fire 10.3.2
Sighting 9.2
Sighting, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 9.2.1
Slings 3.13
Special Awards 2.5
Spotting Scopes 3.8
Squadded Individual Match 1.7(g)
Squadded Team Match 1.70)
Stage 1.7(b)
Standing Position 5.8
State Association Teams 2.12
Championships 1.6(e)
Statistical Office Duties 11.6.1
Sub-Junior 2.3.2
Support, Artificial 5.2, 5.2.1
Suspension 9.31
Targets 4
Numbers 6.6
Spacing 4.3
Team Match 1.7(k), 1.7(1)
Teams
Captain 12.1
Classification 19.12
Club 2.11
Coach 12.2
Representation 2.10
State Association 2.12
Tickets, Squadding 18.6
Ties, Decision of 15
All Matches 15.3
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 15.3.1
Time
Allowance 8.2
Allowance, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 8.2.1
Computing 8.1
Timing 18.8
Tournament Officials II
Chief Range Officer 11.4
Chief Statistical Officer 11.6
Deputy Match Director 11.1.1
Duty to Competitors 11.9
Jury 11.2.1
Match Director 11.1
National Championship Protest Committee 11.8
Range Officers 11.5
Tournaments, Types of
Approved 1.6(g)
International Matches 1.6(a)
International Team Tryouts 1.6(b)
National Championships 1.6(c)
Postal Matches 1.6(i)
Regional Championships 1.6(d)
Registered 1.6(f)
Sanctioned Leagues 1.6(h)
Special 1.60)
State and Senior Games 1.6(k)
State Championships 1.6(e)
Unclassified Competitors 19.2
Unloaded Rifle 10.1.2
Unsquadded, Individual Match 1.7(h)
Team Match 1.7(k)
Willful Destruction of Range Equipment 9.27.1
Withdrawal of NRA Authorization 1.5
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