NRA RuleBook
INTRODUCTION
These rules establish uniform standards for NRA sanctioned pistol competition. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations. They do not apply to International Shooting Union type competition. They supersede the January 1, 2000 and all earlier editions and remain in effect until specifically superseded.
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 for the competition concerned.
The arrangement and rule numbering systems are such that corresponding rules for other types of NRA competition are correspondingly located and numbered in the Rule Books for those competitions. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other Rule Books which does not apply in this book.
Anyone wishing to submit recommendations for rules changes may forward those recommendations to the Pistol Committee in care of the National Rifle Association.
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.1. NRA COMPETITION
1.0 NRA Competitions - 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 Tournament - 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 be all fired matches or a combination of fired and aggregate matches. A tournament may be conducted on one day, on 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 sponsor for 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 sponsor of each type of competition must agree to comply with the General Regulations published by the NRA for the competition concerned. See Appendix in 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 - All U.S. tournaments conducted under NRA Rules and authorized by the NRA as preliminary or final Tryouts for the selection of International Team members. The officials thereof to be appointed or approved by the NRA.
(c) National Championships Organized by the NRA and, in some cases, in conjunction with the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearm Safety (CPRPFS), to form the National Matches. The officials thereof are appointed by the NRA, in some circumstances in cooperation with the CPRPFS. The tournaments will be Registered.
(d) Regional and Sectional 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 local NRA affiliated member organization that will act as the sponsor. Application forms are available from NRA on request. National records may only be established in Registered Tournaments.(See Rule 17.1). All competitors in Registered Tournaments must be individual members of NRA, except for juniors (Rules 2.3, 2.3.1, and 2.3.2), who may be either members of NRA affiliated Junior Clubs or individual members of NRA.
(g) Approved Tournaments - May be authorized by the NRA after application has been filed by the local NRA affiliated member organization that will act as the sponsor. Application forms are 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 the Shooting Sports U.S.A. announcements and special mailings.
(j) 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 Game 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 (slow. timed or rapid fire), or target.
(c) Open Match - A match open to anyone, 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) 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) CMP ("Leg ") Matches - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)under the direction of the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearm Safety, Inc. (CPRPFS) sponsors Excellence in Competition ("Leg") Matches which are organized and conducted under the direction and rules of the NBPRP in conjunction with NRA Regional and State Championships. In addition the CPRPFS authorizes the NRA to conduct the National Trophy Matches in conjunction with the NRA National Championships. The combined events are titled "The National Matches".
All CMP matches are conducted in accordance with rules and regulations contained in the 2nd Edition of the Civilian Marksmanship Program Competition Rules and Regulations, effective date of January 1, 2000. They are not NRA Sanctioned Matches, and scores are NOT used for Classification.
All NBPRP matches are conducted in accordance with rules and regulations contained in Army Regulation 920-30; OPNAVINST 3590. 7B; AFR 5017; and MCO P3590. 13, entitled "Rules and Regulations for National Matches" in its current form. They are not NRA Sanctioned Matches, and scores are not used for Classification.
(e) Restricted Match - A match in which competition is limited to specific class, i.e., Masters, Experts, Sharpshooters, Marksmen, etc.
(f) Classified Match - A match in which awards are given to the winners and the highest competitors in several specified classes, such as Masters, Experts, Sharpshooters, and Marksmen. 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.
(g) Invitational Match - A match in which participation is limited to those who have invited to compete.
(h) 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.
(i) 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.
(j) 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 determine 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. Scores fired in these matches shall not be used for classification purposes.
(k) 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.
(l) Unsquadded Team Match - A match in which the teams may report at 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.
(m) 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.2. ELIGIBILITY OF COMPETITORS
The conditions of a match shall prescribe the eligibility of competitors, team or individuals, in accordance with Rule 1.6 and/or the definitions contained in section 2. Any limitation of eligibility to compete must be stated in the Match Program.
INDIVIDUALS
2.1 Members of the National Rifle Association - Any individual member, including Benefactors, Patrons, Endowment, Life, Annual, Associate, Non-Resident and Junior Members.
2.1.1 Non-U.S. Citizens - Non-U.S. Citizens who are also nonresidents, who are not members of the National Rifle Association of America, but who are members in good standing of their own National Association, and have adequate proof of such membership in hand, may compete in any NRA Sanctioned Tournament, unless further restrictions are imposed by conditions stated in the program.
2.2 Civilian - Any civilian including all members of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC, NROTC and AFROTC), personnel of the State Security Forces (e.g. State Guard organization having no federal recognition), retired members of each of the several services comprising the Armed Forces of the United States, and members and former members entitled to receive pay, retirement pay, retainer pay or equivalent pay, are classified as civilians except as noted in the example below. All competitors who are enrolled undergraduates of any of the service academies will be considered as civilians, and may compete in collegiate and ROTC categories.
Individuals of any Reserve or National Guard component who, during the present calendar year, have not competed as National Guard (2.5) or Regular Service (2.6) or Reserve component (2.7) and have not been provided Service support for competition (in the form of firearms, ammunition, payment of travel or other expenses, wholly or in part, may fire as civilians. The provision of firearms and ammunition for a specific competition (i.e., National Matches or NBPRP Regional Leg Matches), when such is available to both military and civilian competitors, it is not considered Service support under this rule.
Unless specifically authorized to do so by the tournament program, members of the regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard; members of the reserve components on active duty; retired personnel of the several services comprising the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty; or police (2.4) are not permitted to compete as civilians.
2.2.1 Senior - A person may compete as a Senior beginning on January 1 of the calendar year in which the 60th birthday occurs.
2.3 Junior- A person may compete as a junior through December 31 of the calendar year in which the twentieth birthday occurs.
2.3.1 Intermediate Junior - A Junior may also compete as an Intermediate Junior from January I of the calendar year in which the 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 the fourteenth birthday occurs.
2.4 Police
(a) Regular full time Law enforcement officers of a regularly constituted law enforcement agency of a municipal, county. state or federal government. "Full Time" Police Firearms Instructors in Law Enforcement or Police Academies are eligible to compete in the police category. Official current identification from the agency employing a civilian full time police firearms Instructor will be required.
(b) Full time salaried Railroad Police; Penal Institution Guards; Industrial Police Including Bank Guards, and Armored & Express Company Guards.
Persons employed as Industrial Police by private industry on a part-time basis, or where such employment is not the sole occupation of such person, may not compete in the police category in NRA pistol tournaments.
(c) Officers of a regularly organized Reserve or Auxiliary named in (a) above provided that when on duty they are required to perform the same law enforcement functions and/or duties as the Agency to which they are in reserve and are authorized to be armed by the appointing authority.
(d) Officers who qualify under sections (a) and (b) may after retirement, and if receiving retirement benefits. enter competition covered by these rules. Such retirees who are employed after retirement in any Agency which qualifies for entry in NRA sanctioned Pistol competition may not compete as a retired officer, but may compete as a member of the organization in which he is presently serving.
(e) Military Police: Members of the Armed Forces of the United States, regular or reserve. private detectives. private bodyguards, honorary police, or sheriffs, consultants or any other persons who are members of a body organized for ceremonial purposes may not compete as Police in NRA sanctioned Pistol tournaments regardless of the titles given such members.2.5 National Guard - Federally recognized officers or enlisted of the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, or the Naval Militia of the several states, territories, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, who are not on extended active duty are eligible to compete as Juniors and/or Collegiate if otherwise qualified.
2.6 Regular Service - Officers or enlisted of the Regular United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and members of reserve components thereof, who are on extended active duty; provided the term "reserve components" shall include Army National Guard and Air National Guard called into federal service and while in such status are eligible to compete as Juniors and/or Collegiate if otherwise qualified.
2.7 Reserve Components - Officers and enlisted of any reserve components of the Armed Forces, exclusive of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard of the United States, not on extended active duty are eligible to compete as Juniors and/or Collegiate if otherwise qualified.
2.8 College - Regularly enrolled undergraduate students who carry 12 or more semester hours or the equivalent in an accredited two or four year collegiate level institution and who have not received a Bachelor's Degree. Eligibility to compete as a collegian shall extend for a maximum of four years within a five year period beginning when a student first attends any class as a full-time (12 or more credit hours) student. The five year period may only be interrupted by extended military service. (60 consecutive days or more), service with a recognized foreign aid agency of the U.S. Government or certified missionary service.
2.9 School - Regularly enrolled undergraduate students of any primary or secondary school, who comply with the eligibility rules of their institution.
TEAMS
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 one match.
Note: Entries will not be accepted from "Pickup" teams (teams whose members are selected without regard to club or other organization affiliation) unless the program specifically provides for such eligibility. Pickup teams are not eligible for national records.
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. If specially 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 legally within the same state, territory or province.
(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.)2.12 State Association Teams - Members of State Association teams must be residents of the state represented. Members of such teams must be 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 Association 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 but may not be a firing member.
Note: Teams representing State Association, Leagues and other associations (composed of more than one club) are not club teams. Such teams may enter NRA sanctioned matches only when the program specifically authorizes such entry.
2.13 Regular Services, National Guard or Other Armed Forces Reserve Teams - Members of such teams must have been commissioned or enlisted members of their respective service for a continuous period of at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of competition. Army National Guard, Air National Guard. and Naval Militia personnel may be combined into a single team.
2.14 Police Teams - Firing Members of such teams must be from the same agency, regular or reserve, and in active service for a continuous period of at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of competition.
2.15 Civilian Club Teams- Members of such teams must comply with Rules 2.2 and 2.11.
2.16 College Teams - Members of such teams must comply with Rules 2.8 and 2.11.
2.17 School Teams - Members of such teams must comply with Rules 2.9 and 2. 11.
2.18 Junior Club Teams- members of such teams must comply with Rule 2.3 and 2.11.
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 lives within a specified area for at least 30 days immediately prior to the day of the match, whether or not employment is at a place requiring travel into some other area.
(b) A person who has been regularly employed within the specified area for at least 30 days immediately prior to the day of the match and who has maintained domicile in that area for the same period of time, although the permanent residence is located outside the specified area.
(c) 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.
(d) Federal and State Law Enforcement Officers: The provisions of paragraphs (c) will apply.3. EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION
This section defines authorized equipment. Where alternative types of equipment are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations.
3.l (a) Service Pistol - U.S. Pistol, caliber .45 M1911 or M1911A1 or the same type and caliber of commercially manufactured pistol. The pistol must be equipped with the standard issue or similar commercially-procured stocks or other comparable design of grips which interferes with no functional or maintenance features of the pistol, is functionally identical for right or left hand use. is not more than 1 inches in thickness between right and left side extremities as installed, includes no thumb rest or finger channels, and would not prevent holstering in the standard service holster. Trigger pull must be not less than 4 pounds. The pistol must be equipped with open sights. The front sight must be non-adjustable. The pistol may be equipped with an adjustable rear sight with open U or rectangular notch, the distance between sights measuring not more than 7.25 inches from the apex of the front sight to the apex of the rear sight. The forestrap of the grip may be checkered. The mainspring housing may be either the flat or arched type. Trigger shoes may be used. Trigger stops. internal or external, are acceptable. Otherwise, external alterations or additions to the arm will not be allowed. The internal parts of the pistol 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. All standard safety features of the pistol must operate properly. It is the competitors responsibility to have his pistol checked prior to the firing of the match.
3.1 (b) U.S. Pistol, 9mm, M9 or a commercial pistol of the same design and caliber. Standard stock must be made of wood or synthetic material, a similar stock of commercial manufacture, or another comparable design that does not interfere: with the functional or maintenance features of the pistol. The stock must be functionally identical for right or left hand use. It must not be more than 1.5 inches thick between the right and left extremities. Trigger pull of at least 4 pounds. Open sights only with non-adjustable front sight. The rear sight may be adjustable and must have an open "U" or rectangular notch. The distance between the sights, measured from the apex of the front sight to the rear face of the rear sight, must be not more than 7.25 inches. Barrel length of no less than 4.9 inches or longer than 5.0 inches. Overall length of the pistol may not exceed 8.62 inches.
3.1 (c) Ammunition requirements for service pistols in Excellence in Competition (Leg) Matches are as follows:
(1) Pistol competitors with the caliber .45 pistol may use any safe ammunition with a 230 grain, full metal jacket, round nosed bullet. (See rule 4-16b CMP Rules and Regulations).
(2) Pistol competitors with the 9mm pistol may use any safe ammunition with a 115 through 125 grain, full metal jacket, round nosed bullet. (See rule 4-16c CMP Rules and Regulations).3.2 Any Center Fire Pistol or Revolver - Center-fire pistols (single shot or semiautomatic) or revolvers of .32 caliber or larger (including 7.65 mm and .45 caliber pistols and revolvers); barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches; trigger pull not less than 2 1/2 pounds, except .45 caliber semiautomatic pistols not less than 3 1/2 pounds. Sights may be adjustable but not over 10 inches apart measured from the apex of the rear sight to the apex of the front sight. All standard safety features of the gun must operate properly. Programs may specify particular calibers or types of center-fire guns which will be permitted or not permitted in stated event. Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception of those sights which project an image on the target. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited.
3.3 Any .45 Caliber Semiautomatic Pistol or Revolver - Any .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol or revolver; barrel length, including cylinders, not more than 10 inches. trigger pull for revolvers not less than 2 1/2 pounds, .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol trigger pull not less than 3 1/2 pounds. Sights may be adjustable but not over 10 inches apart measured from the apex of the rear sight to the apex of the front sight. All standard safety features of guns must operate properly. Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception of those sights which project an image on the target. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited.
3.4 .22 Caliber Pistol or Revolver- Any pistol or revolver using a .22 caliber rimfire, cartridge having an over-all length of not more than 1.1 inches and with lead or alloy bullet not greater than .23 inches in diameter and weighing not more than 40 grains; barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches; sights may be adjustable but not over ten inches apart measured from the apex of the rear sight to the apex of the front sight. Trigger pull not less than 2 pounds. All standard safety features of the gun must operate properly. Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception of those sights which project an image on the target. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited.
3.5 Use of Authorized Equipment
(a) The .22 Caliber Pistol as described in Rule 3.4 must be used in the .22 caliber conventional pistol matches.
(b) The Center Fire Pistol as described in Rule 3.2 including center fire pistols of .32 caliber or larger may be used in the center fire conventional pistol matches.
(c) The .45 Caliber Semiautomatic Pistol, as described in Rule 3.3, or the Service Pistol described under Rule 3.1 may be used in conventional .45 caliber matches.
(d) The Service Pistol, as described under Rule 3.1 must be used in all matches approved by the NBPRP in which credits toward Distinguished designation may be achieved.3.6 Grips - The grip, or any part of the firearm, may not be extended or constructed in any way which would give any support beyond the hand. The wrist must remain absolutely free and visible when the pistol is held in the firing position.
No part of the grip or accessory may encircle the hand. Upward curvature of the heel of the grip may not exceed one inch ... Adjustable Grips are permitted as long as they conform to the dimensions as [described.]
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3.8 Spotting Scopes - The use of the telescope to spot shots is permitted.
3.9 Shooting Kits- The shooting kit may be taken to the firing point when it is of such size and construction as to not interfere with shooters on adjacent firing points.
3.9.1 Deflecting Screens - Shooters may use a screen fastened to their shooting kit, or similarly placed, to deflect empty cases, provided the screen is made of material such as "Hardware Cloth' with wires not larger than 1/16 inch in diameter and spaced not closer than 1/4 inch. Screens of solid material may not be used.
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3.16 Release Triggers - Triggers which function on release are prohibited.
3.17 Ammunition
(a) Service-Full charge cartridge ammunition manufactured for or by the Government and issued for use in service arms.
(b) Any-Ammunition of any description that may be fired without danger to competitors, range personnel or equipment. Tracer, incendiary, armor piercing and similar ammunition is prohibited.3.18 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, Official Referee, Jury Chairman, Supervisor, shall have the right to examine a shooter's equipment and 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.
3.19 Eye Protection - All competitors and other personnel in the immediate vicinity of the range complex are urged to wear eye protection devices.
4. TARGETS
4.1 Official Targets - In NRA Sanctioned competition, only targets printed by NRA Licensed Manufacturers, bearing the Official Competition target seal, or military targets issued by the Armed Services, mithout modification except as authorized by the NRA, will be used. All NRA Official Competition Targets are printed by NRA licensed manufacturers only. They may not be modified by the user of the manufacturer, except with specific written permission from NRA Competitions Division. NRA Target masters are made using Computer Assisted Design and must be used in production of all NRA Targets.
4.2 to 4.8 (Summarized in Chart Form) The targets for official competition are:
Scoring ring dimensions for indoor targets (in inches) Distance Match Target No. X ring 10 ring 9 ring 8 ring 7 ring 6 ring 5 ring 4 ring 50 feet Slow B-2 0.90 1.54 2.23 3.07 4.16 5.56 7.33 Timed/Rapid B-3 0.90 1.80 3.06 4.46 6.14 8.32 20 yards Slow B-4 1.12 1.88 2.72 3.73 5.04 6.72 8.84 Timed/Rapid B-5 1.12 2.25 3.76 5.44 7.46 10.08 25 yards Slow B-16 0.67 1.51 2.60 3.82 5.32 7.22 9.66 Timed/Rapid B-8 1.695 3.36 5.54 8.00 11.00 14.80 19.68
Scoring ring dimensions for outdoor targets (in inches) Distance Match Target No. X ring 10 ring 9 ring 8 ring 7 ring 6 ring 5 ring 50 yards Slow B-6 1.695 3.36 5.54 8.00 11.00 14.80 19.68 25 yards Slow B-16 0.67 1.51 2.60 3.82 5.32 7.22 9.66 Timed/Rapid B-8 1.695 3.36 5.54 8.00 11.00 14.80 19.68 5. POSITIONS
Positions - The positions for use in a match shall be stated in the program under conditions of the match and shall be in accord with the definitions of positions prescribed in this section.
5.1 The Ground - All references to "the ground" in the following position rules are to be constructed as applying to surface of the firing point floor.
5.2 Artificial Support - Artificial support is defined as follows:
(a) Any supporting surface, except the ground, not specifically authorized for use in the rules for the position prescribed.
(b) Any garment which can be interpreted as providing artificial support.
(c) Any glove on the shooting hand.
(d) Any band on the shooting arm (includes wrist watches) that are within two (2) inches of the wrist joint. The term artificial support shall not apply to the "tennis elbow" type strap or band if worn on the forearm no closer than two inches from the wrist or elbow joint. This rule recognizes that such a strap or band merely allows a competitor to compete up to their normal ability and offers no advantage to a shooter with no physical problems.
(e) Other devices which can be interpreted as artificial support. (See Rule 3.18).
Use of artificial support is prohibited except as individually authorized for a physically disabled shooter. (See Rule 5.5)5.3 Ready Pistol Position - The gun held in a safe forward position with the trigger finger outside the trigger guard.
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5.5 Firing Position- Standing, gun held in one hand only, the other hand being used in no way to support the gun; all portions of the shooter's clothing, body and gun clear of artificial support. Competitors will take their position at their numbered tiring point in such manner as not to interfere with competitors on either side. No portion of the shooter's body may rest upon or touch the ground in advance of the firing line.
6. RANGE STANDARDS
6.1 Firing Line - The firing line is immediately in front of the several firing points. All ranges are measured from this firing line to the face of the targets when targets are hung in their proper firing position.
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 the target frames. Each firing point should have a minimum width of 4 feet.
6.3 Shelter - The firing point of outdoor ranges may be covered and enclosed on four sides, but there shall be an opening toward the targets for each competitor measuring no less than six square feet. There must be ample room for Range Officers, Block Officers, and witnesses to move freely to the rear of the shooters. This does not preclude the construction of ranges within areas surrounded or partially surrounded by safety walls.
6.4 Distance -
(a) Outdoor distances are 25 and 50 yards from firing line to target. Indoor ranges at these distances equipped with outdoor-type targets may also be used but record scores fired on such indoor ranges are recorded separately from scores fired on outdoor ranges.
(b) Indoor pistol range distances are 50 feet, 50 yards, 20 or 25 yards from firing line to target. Official matches may be fired out-of-doors at these distances,6.5 Illumination - Artificial illumination of ranges is authorized.
6.6 Target Numbers - Target frames will be numbered on alternating background of contrasting color. The numbers will be large enough to be identified under ordinary light conditions. Numbers must correspond with the firing point numbers. Target numbers will be fixed in position so as to remain visible when the targets are exposed and when concealed.
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6.8 Types of Target Frames
(a) Outdoor Type (25 and 50 yards and 50 meters)-fixed frames may be used for slow fire only. Frames which rotate on a vertical or horizontal axis must be used for timed and rapid fire in registered competition. Not more than one record target for each competitor will be in firing position at one time.
(b) Indoor Type (50 and 60 feet)-fixed frames, target trolleys, or rotating frames may be used. No more than one record target for each competitor will be in firing position at one time.7. COURSES OF FIRE
The following courses and types of fire are most commonly found in NRA sanctioned pistol competition, fired on the targets described in Section 4. See Section 8 for time allowances. Rule 17.5 for courses of fire for which National Records are recognized, and Rule 19.4 for courses of fire used for classification.
Other courses of fire, other time limits, or the use of other targets, may be scheduled by sponsors provided the conditions are clearly stated in the program.
National Match Course Stage Range Time Strings Target Slow 50 yds. 10 shots/10 min. 1 B-6 Timed 25 yds. 5 shots/20 sec. 2 B-8 Rapid 25 yds. 5 shots/10 sec. 2 B-8
NRA Short Course Stage Range Time Strings Target Slow 25 yds. 10 shots/10 min. 1 B-16 Timed 25 yds. 5 shots/20 sec. 2 B-8 Rapid 25 yds. 5 shots/10 sec. 2 B-8
Gallery Course Stage Range Time Strings Target Slow 50 ft. 10 shots/10 min. 1 B-2 Timed 50 ft. 5 shots/20 sec. 2 B-3 Rapid 50 ft. 5 shots/10 sec. 2 B-3 Single Stage Course
Any number of strings (10 shot at 50 yards slow fire, or 5-shot at timed or rapid tire) fired at a single distance as specified in the conditions of the match and in the regular time allowed for that type of firing.
8. TIME LIMITS
8.1 Computing Time - When rotating targets are used time is taken for the period during which the target is fully exposed. Time is not checked on each individual shot but is computed on the indicated allowance for each five-shot string depending on the type of fire being conducted, except slow fire may be fired in 10-shot strings. The signal to commence firing may be given orally, by whistle or by having the targets turn. Shots fired when targets are turning will be scored in accordance with Rule 14.3.
8.2 Time Allowances - See Section 7.
8.3 Team Time - Same as for individual matches.
8.4 Passage of Time - Range Officers will not voluntarily warn competitors of the passage of time. Competitors and Team Captains in team matches, may inquire of Range Officers as to the time remaining before expiration of the time limit. The request for time and the response shall be given in a tone which will not disturb other competitors.
9. TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS
9.1 Changing Pistols - No competitor will change pistols during the firing of any match (except aggregate matches), unless it has become disabled and has been so designated by the Chief Range Officer. Claim that a pistol is disabled must be made immediately. All shots fired up to the time the claim is made will stand as part of the official score. The exchange of barrels, portable weights, etc., shall not be restricted. (For timed and rapid fire see Rules 9.5, 10.9 and 10.10)
9.2 Sighting Shots - Sighting shots are not allowed as a part of the course of fire in pistol matches. 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
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9.4 Defective Cartridge - A defective cartridge is one:
(a) Which has such evident structural defect as to cause a misfire or to cause a pistol to fail to function
(b) Which does not fire
(c) From which the bullet has not left the barrel (No claim for a defective cartridge shall be allowed if bullet has left the barrel.)
(For procedure in case of a defective cartridge see Rules 9.4, 10.9 and 10.10. For refiring privileges see Rule 9.14.)9.5 Disabled Pistol-A disabled pistol is one:
(a) That cannot be safely aimed or fired
(b) That has suffered damage so it cannot be fired or will not function
(c) That has suffered the loss of a sight or damage to the sights.
The fact that sights are improperly adjusted does not constitute disablement A pistol once declared disabled by the Range Officer shall not again be used for competitive firing until the defect has been corrected and until the pistol has been ruled as safe by the Chief Range Officer. (For procedure in case of a disabled pistol see Rules 10.9 and 10.10. For refiring privileges see Rule 9.14.)9.6 Malfunction - Failure of the pistol 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 Rules 10.9 and 10.10. For refiring privileges see Rule 9.14.)
9.7 Continue to Fire- To break ties or establish National Records competitors who fire a perfect score (all X's when target has an X ring) in individual matches will continue to fire five-shot strings until a hit is made outside the scoring ring of highest value. In three stage matches containing slow, timed and rapid fire the competitor will continue to fire five-shot strings at rapid fire until there is a hit outside the scoring ring of the highest value. The continuation of firing must in all cases commence during the day of the match in which the perfect score was fired. When using these scores to break ties, rules will apply as provided in Section 15. This rule does not apply in team matches.
9.8 Weighing Triggers- Triggers may be weighed with official NRA trigger test weights at the discretion of the Match Director, Official Referee, Jury or Supervisor. Triggers of pistols used in establishing National Records shall be weighed by a tournament official immediately after the firing of such record score and must meet the specifications of Section 3 for the pistol prescribed by the tournament program. Failure of the trigger to meet the trigger pull requirements shall disqualify the competitor in matches previously fired.
While trigger pull is being weighed, the pistol shall be held with the barrel perpendicular to the horizontal surface on which test weight is supported. The rod or hook of test weight shall rest on lowest point of the curve in curved triggers, or on a point approximately one quarter of an inch from lower end of straight triggers. (Figure E) To pass the weight test, a weight of the correct number of pounds shall be lifted by the pistol trigger while in the cocked position and while all safety devices are in firing position from the horizontal surface on which it is resting, until the weight hangs free and without releasing the trigger. Magazine must be removed and pistols unloaded while trigger is being weighed. Pistols equipped with a device to prevent firing while magazine is out must be closely inspected to see that no cartridges are in a magazine or chamber. Magazine will then be inserted and trigger pull weighed. Competitors will be permitted to adjust triggers which have failed to pass the weight test provided they do not occasion any delay. Failure of trigger to pass the weight test is the competitor's responsibility.9.9 Competitor's Position - Competitors will take their positions at their numbered firing points in such manner so as to not interfere with competitors on either side.
9.10 Coaching Prohibited in Individual Matches - Coaching is prohibited in all individual matches of an NRA Approved or Registered Tournament.
9.11 Matches Not Complete - When a match 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.
9.12 Interruption of Fire
(a) In timed or rapid fire when the firing of a string is interrupted by some occurrence which renders it impossible for one or more competitors to complete the string under the conditions of the match, the Chief Range Officer will proceed as follows. Without being permitted to examine their targets, competitors in the relay who have been so prevented from completing their strings will be asked if they wish to refire or to accept their score as fired. Targets will then be scored in the usual manner for all competitors except those who have elected to refire. Without being scored, the targets of such competitors who have elected to refire will be pasted or new targets substituted and a complete string will be fired and scored. Reasons authorizing this procedure are:
(1) Failure to allow full time.
(2) Failure of targets to operate properly or uniformly.
(3) Failure of target to remain in position on frame or carrier.
(4) Damage to target rendering impossible proper aiming or scoring impossible.
(5) The appearance of some object in line of Fire constituting a hazard.
(6) Some incident involving a Range Officer or competitor on the firing line.
(7) Unintended moving of the target during Fire.(b) In timed or rapid fire when, due to faulty target operation or error in timing, one or more competitors are allowed more time to complete the string than provided by conditions of the match, the Chief Range Officer will immediately order all such targets pasted or new targets installed. The fired target will not be scored. A complete new string will then be fired by the competitors who are allowed extra time. If in the same relay some targets operate properly in accordance with the legal time limit, such targets will be scored in the usual manner and competitors firing on those targets will not be required or permitted to refire.
(c) In slow fire in case a target is unintentionally moved out of firing position just as a shot is fired the shot will be circled by the Range Officer if it can be identified, and disregarded when target is scored. If the shot cannot be identified, the competitor will be permitted to accept the score as fired or to Fire a completely new string.
(d) In case of excessive hits see Rule 14.10.
(e) If a shot hits the target frame or the target carrier causing the target to fall, the Range Officer will be notified. The target will be rehung and if the shot causing the target to fall strikes outside the scoring rings of the target, it will be scored as a miss. All other shots on the target will count as record shots. For slow fire the competitor will be permitted to continue to Fire any unfired shots. For timed and rapid fire the competitor will refire the suing on the same target as provided in Rule 9.14.
9.13 Interference - With the exception of competitors actually firing and such range personnel as may be necessary, the firing points and line will be kept clear of other persons during the firing.
9.13.1 Interference with Targets - Competitors will not be permitted to interfere with the handling of targets by range personnel. Competitors shall not touch their targets after they have been fired until final score determination on the target has been made. Final score determination is not reached until all challenges have been settled.
9.14 Refiring
(a) No competitor will fire more than one score for the same award except as provided in the program or in accordance with Rule 9.18.
(b) In single stage matches composed of several strings of fire only one refire per match will be allowed.
(c) In multiple stage matches one refire will be allowed in the slow fire stage and one refire will be allowed in the combined timed and rapid fire stages.
(d) Refires of slow fire refires are to be fired immediately after the relay in which the refire occurred.19.15 to 9.22 - Blank
9.23 Aliases- No competitor may fire under an assumed name nor substitute for another in a match; or register, enter, or fire in the name of another.
9.24 Score and Classification Falsification- No competitor will falsify score, or classification, nor that of any other competitor, nor be an accessory thereto.
9.25 Cross Fires and Excessive Hits - No competitor will deliberately fire on the wrong target nor fire more than the required number of shots, including hits on some other competitor's target and misses.
9.26 Bribery - No person will offer a bribe of any kind to any of the range, 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 the 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 fee.
9.28 Refusal to Obey- No person will refuse to obey instructions of the Match Director, Official Referee, Jury, Supervisor, Range Officers or any other officer of the tournament, if instructions are given in the proper conduct of the 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 tournament program or in these rules. Refusal of a competitor or
9.30 Penalties/Disqualification- The Official Referee, Jury, Supervisor or Match Director, upon proper presentation of evidence, may disqualify or order the expulsion of any competitor from the range for violations of rules or for other conduct considered discreditable or unsafe. In the event of a disagreement between Match Officials, the Official Referee or Jury shall prevail at the match with recourse only to the Protest Committee.
9.31 Suspension- For violations of these rules deemed so to justify, any member may be suspended or expelled from the National Rifle Association upon presentation of evidence and conduct of a hearing as prescribed in the Bylaws.
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 range personnel to enforce discipline and it is the duty of competitors to assist in such enforcement
10.1.1 Action Open - Unless Pistols are holstered or cased, cylinders must be open or slides back and the magazine removed at all times until the competitor is in position at his firing point and the command, "THE PREPARATION PERIOD STARTS NOW", has been given.
10.1.2 Pistols Unloaded - Pistols will not be loaded until the competitor has taken position at the firing point the pistols pointed toward the targets and the command "LOAD" has been given.
10.1.3 Loaded Pistols - A pistol or revolver that has a cartridge in the cylinder or in a magazine which has been inserted shall be considered as being loaded. No pistol will be loaded until competitor has taken the assigned place at the firing point and the command "LOAD" has been given by the range officer. Loaded pistols shall be pointed in the direction of the targets at all times.
10.1.4 Cease Firing- Any person will immediately command "CEASE FIRING" if any incident occurs which indicates possible injury to some living thing should firing continue. In all other cases commands will originate with the Chief Range Officer, (See Rules 10.7 and 18.10.)
10.1.5 Not Ready- It is the duty of competitors to notify the Range Officer if not ready to fire at the time the Chief Range Officer asks, "IS THE LINE READY?" Should the Chief Range Officer cause firing to proceed, the competitor concerned will be given an opportunity to fire a score In the earliest possible relay or by time extension. Failure of competitor to notify the Range Officer "not ready" forfeits the right to fire. (See Rule 10.7).
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10.1.9 Ranges with Target Carriers- When a range is equipped with a carrier system permitting the changing of targets from the firing line without suspending firing, competitors may be issued the targets necessary to complete the match. Each competitor will be responsible for hanging the target properly on the target carrier. Fired targets will be gathered by the Range Officer as soon as each stage is completed.
10.2 Range Courtesy
(a) 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.
(b) Smoking - As a courtesy to competitors, smoking is prohibited forward of the "ready line."10.3 Delaying a Match - No competitor may delay the start of a match through tardiness in reporting or undue delay in preparing to fire.
10.3.1 Preparation Period- In all cases competitors will be allowed 3 minutes to take their places at their firing points and prepare to fire after the relay is called to the firing line. Dry firing will be permitted during this period.
10.4 Policing Range - It is the duty of competitors to police the firing points after the completion of each match or stage. The Range Officer will supervise such policing and 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 Executive Officer or Chief Range Officer, except that competitors will not 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 competitors.
10.7 Firing Line Procedures and Commands- When ready to start the firing of a match the Range Officer commands "RELAY NO. 1, MATCH NO. (or naming the match), ON THE FIRING LINE." The competitors in that relay immediately take their assigned places at their firing points and prepare to fire but do not load. The Range Officer then states "THE PREPARATION PERIOD STARTS NOW." Range Officers check the location of each competitor as to correct firing point by comparing the number of each competitor's firing point with the relay and target number on the score card or on the range assignment card. At the end of the 3 minute preparation period the Range Officer states "THE PREPARATION PERIOD HAS ENDED."
The Range Officer having made sure that the range is clear (in timed and rapid fire the targets must be turned out of firing position) then commands "WITH 5 ROUNDS LOAD."
Note: In slowfire events, which are scored after 10 shots, the command should be "10 SHOTS SLOW FIRE, 10 SHOTS IN 10 MINUTES, LOAD." (The number of rounds to be loaded by the competitor in slowfire stages will be determined by the competitor.)
The Range Officer then asks, "IS THE LINE READY?" Any competitor who is not ready or whose target is not in order will immediately raise the nonshooting arm and call, "Not ready on target....
The Range Officer will immediately state, "THE LINE IS NOT READY:' and the Range Officer will immediately investigate the difficulty and assist in correcting it. When the difficulty has been corrected, the Range Officer calls. "THE LINE IS READY."
When the Range Officer asks "IS THE LINE READY?" and the line is ready, he then calls, "THE LINE IS READY."
The Range Officer then commands, "READY ON THE RIGHT. READY ON THE LEFT." Competitors may point their guns toward the target after the command, "Ready on the right." The Range Officer will then command, "READY ON THE FIRING LINE." In approximately 3 seconds the targets will be exposed, or the signal to commence firing will be given.
The Range Officer then commands "COMMENCE FIRING" which means to start without delay as timing of the string is started with this command. "COMMENCE FIRING" may be signaled verbally, or by a short sharp blast on a whistle or by moving the targets into view.
"CEASE FIRING" is the command given by the Range Officer at the end of time limit for each string or at any other time all firing is to cease. FIRING MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY, Even if a competitor is about to let off a carefully aimed shot the competitor must not fire and open the action of the gun. Failure to immediately obey this command is one of the worst infractions the next command of the Range Officer. "Cease Firing" may be signaled verbally, or by a short sharp blast on a whistle or by moving the targets out of view.
When the command to cease firing is given at the end of a string the command is "CEASE FIRING- UNLOAD- CYLINDERS OPEN- MAGAZINES OUT- SLIDES BACK- GUNS ON THE TABLE. ARE THERE ANY REFIRES? The Range Officer than asks "IS THE LINE SAFE ON THE RIGHT? IS THE LINE SAFE ON THE LEFT?" On this command all Assistant Range Officers and scorers check their competitors to make sure each one obeys the command before signaling the Range Officer that their portion of the firing line is safe. When all Assistant Range Officers and scorers have given a signal that the range is safe the Range Officer commands "THE LINE IS SAFE, GO FORWARD, SCORE TARGETS AND PASTE" (or "CHANGE").
When the Range Officer has ascertained that all personnel have returned to the firing line after scoring or changing targets, the command "THE RANGE IS CLEAR, YOU MAY HANDLE YOUR GUNS" will be given.
Other commands used less frequently are:
"POLICE FIRING POINTS" means pick up fired cartridge cases, empty cartridge cartons and "tidy-up" the firing line.
"AS YOU WERE" means disregard the command just given. For example, if the commands were given "READY ON THE RIGHT' followed by "AS YOU WERE" it would mean someone was not ready.
"CARRY ON" means proceed with whatever was being done before some interruption occurred.
Should a target blow out of the frame or otherwise become unserviceable the Range Officer will report the condition immediately to the Chief range Officer who will issue such commands and directions as seem advisable.
Note: Commands controlling the start of the firing sequence commencing with "Ready on the Right" should have approximately a 3 second interval between firing line commands.
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10.9 Procedure in Case of Defective Cartridge, Disabled Pistol In Slow Fire - If a cartridge fails to fire or a pistol fails to function in slow fire the competitor may replace the unfired cartridge or clear the jam and continue firing. Additional time may be allowed any competitor, equal to the time lost because of the defective cartridge, disabled pistol or malfunction, if the Range Officer has been notified at the time of the malfunction. (For refiring privileges see Rule 9.14(B). It is not required that the Range Officer attempt to fire a cartridge before it is declared defective. In case of malfunction where a pistol or revolver is disabled and must be replaced requiring a refire, the competitor will call the Range Officer.
10.10 Procedure in Case of Defective Cartridge, Disabled Pistol or Malfunction in Timed and Rapid Fire - In the event of a defective cartridge (Rule 9.4), disabled pistol (Rule 9.5), or malfunction (Rule 9.6), before a suing is completed in timed or rapid fire, the competitor shall be privileged to fire another five shot string, provided he assumes the "Ready" position and calls the Range Officer by holding up the non-shooting hand at the end of the time period. The Range Officer will inspect the pistol, if satisfied that there the pistol or bullets that have failed to leave the barrel. The competitor will then fire another complete five shot string on the same target.
When scoring is after each 5 shot string, the competitor will be charged with firing 10 shots minus whatever number of cartridges were found unfired or bullets that failed to leave the barrel in the original string and will be scored the 5 shots of lowest value.
When scoring after 10 shots, the competitor will be charged with firing 15 shots minus whatever number of cartridges were found unfired or bullets that failed to leave the barrel in the original string and will be scored the 10 shots of lowest value.
Unfired shots in the refire string will be scored as misses. Failure of the competitor to notify the Range Officer of the malfunction, or the opening or clearing or attempting to clear the pistol by the competitor before the Range Officer has inspected the pistol forfeits the right of the competitor to refire. (For refiring privileges see Rule 9.14c).
Example - In timed or rapid fire a competitor has a misfire on the fourth shot. The Ready Position will be assumed and at the end of the time limit calls the Range Officer. The Range Officer inspects the gun, finds conditions as claimed, and finds 2 unfired cartridges in the gun. The competitor is then given orders to "LOAD 5 ROUNDS" and fires another 5 shot string on the same target.
When scoring is after 5 shot string - In the first string there are 2 10's and a 9, in the second string there are 5 10's. The score is the 5 shots of lowest value or 49. However, if in the first string there are 2 10's and a 9 and at the end of the second string the only other visible hits were 2 additional 10's and another 9 the competitor would be scored 2 misses in the second string and the score would be 28.
When scoring is after 10 shots - In the first string there are 2 10's and a 9, in the second string there are 5 10's and in the third suing there are 5 10's, the score is the value of the lowest 10 shots of the 13 shots fired or a 99. However, if in the first string there are 2 10's and a 9 and at the end of the third string the only other visible hits were 7 additional 10's and another is 9, there would be scored 2 misses and the score would be 78.
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13. --missing/omitted from original source --14. SCORING AND MARKING
14.1 When to Score- Targets are scored after each 10 shot stage of each 5 shot string.
14.2 Where to Score- Targets may be scored on the target frames, at the firing line or in the Statistical Office. The scorer must be at the target when scoring.
14.2.1 Targets are Score Cards - Targets constitute the score cards when scored in the Statistical Office and therefore must be retained in good order until the time allowed for filing challenges and protests has expired.
14.3 How to Score - A shot hole, the leaded edge of which comes in contact with the outside of the bullseye or scoring rings of a target, is given the highest value (Fig. F). A scoring gauge will be used to determine the value of close shots. The higher value will be allowed in those cases where the flange on the gauge touches the scoring ring. No scoring gauge will be used unless the diameter of the scoring flange is within these limits:
Caliber min max .22 .2225" .224" .32 .310" .314" .38 .355" .359" .40 .397" .401" .44 .426" .430" .45 .450" .454" Devices other than scoring gauges may be used to assist in establishing the correct value of hits. These devices are not to be inserted into the bullet hole and do not constitute a scoring gauge.
(a) In case of keyholed or tipped shots, the higher value is awarded if the leaded edge of the bullet hole touches the scoring ring of higher value, even though the hole is elongated to the bullet's length rather than being a circle of the bullet's diameter.
(b) In case of skid shots, the higher value is awarded if the leaded edge of the bullet hole touches the scoring ring of higher value, except the value of a skid shot may not be more than one ring higher than the original point of bullet contact with the target. The target shall be defined as the entire card or paper on which the scoring rings are printed but shall not include the backing. When the original point of bullet contact is on the target card, but outside the scoring rings, and the leaded edge of the bullet touches a scoring ring, it will be given the value of the lowest scoring ring.
(c) When a bullet enters a target from the back side it will be scored as a miss.14.3.1 Authorized Use of Plugs or Scoring Gauges - The use of the plugtype gauge will be restricted to use by range operating personnel who may include the Range Officer or Block Officers, Pit Officers, Match Supervisors, Statistical Director, Match Director, Jury or Referee, as appropriate to the type of tournament concerned. No competitor will use scoring plugs of any kind on a target at any time. Where targets are scored on the range only the above designated officials may use plugs to check values and determine the outcome of challenges. However, competitors acting as scorers may use official NRA overlays in the performance of their duties. The tournament program should state in the Match Conditions Section by whom and under what circumstances plug-type scoring gauges may be used.
14.3.2 Removal of Plug Type Scoring Gauge
(a) The plug type scoring gauge, if used, will remain in the shot hole until the shot value is agreed upon by the competitor and the scorer, or until removed by the Referee, Jury or Supervisor after a challenge. If the plug type scoring gauge is removed prior to an agreement of shot value, the shot hole may not be re-plugged and must be taken to the Referee, Jury or Supervisor for final decision.
(b) Only the Referee, Jury or Supervisor may use a plug type scoring gauge to determine if a shot hole is a double.14.4 Misses - Hits outside the scoring rings are scored as misses. (Except as provided in 14.3(b).
14.5 Early or Late Shots - When a shot is fired early or late, that is, before or after the signal to commence or cease fire, when the required number of hits are visible on the face of the target, the value of the highest hit will be scored a miss. When fewer than the required number of hits are visible on the target, the competitor will be scored a miss for each shot not on the target, and those visible on the target will be scored in the normal manner.
14.6 All Shots count - All shots fired by the competitor after position has been taken at the firing point will be counted, even if the pistol is accidentally discharged.
14.7 Hits on Wrong Target or Bullseye - Hits on the wrong target or bullseye are scored as misses. A wrong target is defined as a target other than that:
(a) Assigned to the firing point upon which the competitor is squadded (assigned).
(b) Intended to be used for the match, stage and distance in that event concerned.14.8 Ricochets- A hole made by a ricochet bullet does not count as a hit and will be scored as a miss. It must be noted that a bullet which keyholes is not necessarily a ricochet.
14.9 Visible Hits and Close Groups - As a general rule, only those hits which are visible will be scored. An exception will be made in the case where the grouping of 3 or more shots is so close that it is possible for a required shot or shots to have gone through the enlarged hole without leaving a mark and there has been no evidence that a shot or shots have gone elsewhere than through the assigned target. In such case, the shooters will be given the benefit of the doubt and scored hits for the nonvisible shots, on the assumption they passed through the enlarged hole. If such an assumption could place a nonvisible hit in either of 2 scoring rings, it shall be scored in the higher-valued ring.
14.10 Excessive Hits - If more than the required number of hits appear on the target, any shot which can be identified by the appearance of the bullet hole as having been fired by some competitor, other than the competitor assigned to that target, or as having been fired in a previous string, will be pasted and will not be scored. If more than the required number of hits then remain on the target a complete new score will be fired and the original score will be disregarded, except:
(a) If all hits are of equal value, the score will be recorded as the required number of hits of that value.
(b) The competitor shall be allowed to accept a score equal to the required number of hits of lowest value.
(c) If a competitor fires fewer than the prescribed number of shots through the competitors own fault, and there should be more hits on the target than the shots fired, the competitor will be scored the number of shots of highest value equal to the number fired, and will be given a miss for each unfired cartridge.
(d) If a competitor, by mistake, fires more than the required number of shots, the required number of hits of lowest value will be scored. This shall not be considered a refire as outlined in Rule 9.14.
(e) If the competitor refires, the original target with excessive hits shall be retained by the scorer, and on refiring, the competitor may not receive a score higher than the required number of hits of highest value on the original target. If the score on the refired target is higher than the required number of hits of highest value on the original target, then the original target shall be scored using the appropriate hits of highest value; but if the score on the refired target is not higher, then such refired score will be recorded.14.11 Scoring Altered Targets - Targets (Targets in this instance include the target frame) intentionally altered or marked to benefit a shooter over other competitors will not be scored.
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14.14 Scorer's Duties
(a) When targets are scored before their removal from the frame the scorer records the value of each hit on score card while holding the card in such a position that competitor may see score being recorded. Only "X" and Arabic numerals must be used when shot values are entered, misses are marked as "M". While marking score on card the scorer announces each hit value in an audible tone of voice. Example: "Target Number 15, 2 tens, 2 nines and 1 seven." It is the duty of each competitor to watch the marking of score on the score card and to challenge such score immediately if scoring is thought to be incorrect. After each target is scored shot holes are patched or target is changed.
(b) When targets are scored after their removal from the target frames, they are removed by the target detail on the command. "CHANGE TARGETS" and given to the Statistical Office for official scoring.14.15 Score Cards- Score cards will be prepared by the Statistical Office. Competitors will ordinarily pick up their score cards from the Statistical Office and deliver the correct score card to the scorer before each match. At the conclusion of each relay, Range Officers will take up the score cards and deliver them to the Statistical Office.
14.16 Erasures on Score Cards - Erasures on scorecards are not permitted. If correction is necessary. it must be made and initialed by the Scorer or Range Officer. To make a correction, the Scorer or Range Officer draws a line, or lines, through the incorrect score and places the correct score above.
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14.25 Position on Score Card of Refired Scores - Scores (including refired strings) will be placed on the score card in the order in which they are fired.
15. DECISION OF TIES
Note: All tie (same numerical score) ranking Rules shall be applied in the order listed below.
15.1 Match - The term "match" as used in this section refers to all individual, team, and aggregate matches.
15.2 Value of 'X'- In all matches where the X is scored, an X is a hit of highest value.
15.3 Single Stage-At any range or stage ties will be ranked by applying the following steps, (a) to (f) inclusive, in the order listed below:
(a) By the greatest number of X's.
(b) By the fewest misses.
(c) By the fewest hits of lowest value.
(d) By the fewest hits of the next lowest value, etc.
(e) In slow fire individual matches by inverse order of shots, counting singly from the last shot to the first shot (this will be applied only when targets are being scored after each shot).
(f) In matches scored in strings of 5 or 10 shots by the highest ranking score in the last suing, by highest ranking score in the next to last string, etc. (If still a tie, apply Rule 15.10.)15.4 Multiple Stage - In matches fired in stages, ties will be ranked by applying the following steps, (a) to (d) inclusive, in the order listed below:
(a) By the greatest number of X's.
(b) By the highest ranking score in rapid fire; if still a tie, rank each rapid fire score by applying Rule 15.3. If this does not break the tie, apply Rule 15.4(c).
(c) By the highest ranking score in timed fire; if still a tie, rank each timed fire score by applying Rule 15.3. If this does not break the tie, apply Rule 15.4 (d).
(d) By the highest ranking score at slow fire; if still a tie, rank each slow fire score by applying Rule 15.3. If this does not break the tie, see Rule 15.10.15.5 Aggregate Matches- In aggregate matches, ties will be ranked by applying the following steps, (a) to (d) inclusive, in the order listed below:
(a) By the greatest number of X's.
(b) By the highest-ranking total rapid fire score (including both single and multiple stage match rapid fire scores ranked as shown in Rule 15.3). If this does not break the tie, apply Rule 15.5 (c).
(c) By the highest ranking total timed fire score (including both single and multiple stage match timed fire scores ranked as shown in Rule 15.3).
(d) By the highest ranking total slow fire score (including both single and multiple stage match slow fire scores as shown in rule 15.3). If still a tie, see Rule 15.10.15.6 Rifle and Pistol - Competitors having the same numerical score for the entire course of fire in matches which include both rifle and pistol stages, ties will be ranked in the order shown below:
(a) By highest ranking score in the pistol stage. (b) By the highest ranking score in the rifle stage.15.7 Team Matches - Ties in team matches will be ranked in the order shown below:
(a) By considering the team score as though it were a single score fired by an individual. The same precedent applies as indicated above (15.3 to 15.5 inclusive).
(b) By the highest individual aggregate score.
(c) By the second highest individual aggregate score, etc.
(d) By the highest individual score, the second highest individual score, etc., at each stage considered, in the order listed in Rule 15.4.15.8 Re-Entry Matches - In re-entry matches ties will be ranked in the following order:
(a) By considering as a unit the total score fired on all targets comprising the score for record as provided in the tournament program and applying thereto the provisions of Rule 15.3 (a) (b) and (c) above.
(b) By outranking the competitor with the lowest score on any one target of those comprising the score for record.
(c) If still a tie, by combining all awards to which those tied are entitled and dividing equally among those tied. Lots will be cast for merchandise, medals or other trophies.15.9 League Ties- In league type competitions in which the standing of teams is determined by the number of matches won and lost, ties will be decided by a shoot-off over the same course of fire as used during the league season or as set forth in the league program.
15.10 Unbreakable Ties- In case a tie cannot be ranked under the provisions of the above rules of this section, the Match Director will direct that the tie be decided and awards given under one of the following Plans as appears necessary or advisable.
(a) By the firing of a complete or partial score under the original match conditions or at the longest range of the match.
(b) By the drawing of lots for merchandise, medals combining any other awards to which those tied may be entitled, and making equal division of awards among those tied.16. CHALLENGES AND PROTESTS
16.1 Challenges - When a competitor feels that a shot fired has been improperly evaluated or scored the scoring may be challenged. Such challenge must be made immediately upon announcement of the score. No challenge will accepted after the target has been handled by the shooter or removed from the range.
(a) A challenge fee not to exceed $3.00 may be charged to all competitors making challenges. The challenge fee will be collected before making the first re-check of the challenged score. If the competitor's challenge is sustained at any point along the line of re-checks, the challenge fee will be returned. If the challenge is lost, the challenge fee will be included in the general revenue of the tournament. The decision of the Official Referee, Jury or Supervisor will be final in NRA competition.
(b) When targets are scored on frames and the scoring of a shot is challenged, the Range Officer will immediately call the Official Referee or Supervisor, who will score the target. If necessary to avoid delaying the match the challenged target will be replaced with a clean target and the match will proceed. The Official Referee, Jury or Supervisor will score the target as soon as possible and notify the competitor.
(c) When targets are scored in the Statistical Office, re-check will be made by the Chief Statistical Officer (provided he has not previously scored or checked the target) and the Official Referee, Jury or Supervisor, in that order.
(d) The Match Director may re-check any competitor's target by an administrative challenge. Such challenge must be made within the posted. challenge period and checked by the Referee. For further information on the Statistical Office operation, see Rules 11.6 through 11.6.8 inclusive.16.2 Protests - A competitor may formally protest:
(a) Any injustice which is felt has been done except the evaluation of a target. which may be challenged as outlined in Rule 16.1.
(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 - 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 then,
(b) State the complaint orally to the Official Referee, Jury Chairman or Supervisor. If not satisfied then,
(c) File a formal protest in writing with the Official Referee, Jury Chairman or Supervisor stating all the facts in the case. Such written protest must be filed within I 2 hours of the occurrence of the protested incident.
(d) The Official Referee, Jury Chairman or Supervisor will then forward the protest with a complete statement of facts within 48 hours of receipt thereof to the Protest Committee at NRA Headquarters.
(e) At the National Championships a protest procedure must begin no later than one hour after the completion of firing for the day. In case of awards, the protest must begin no later than one-half-hour after the completion of the awards ceremony.16.4 Challenges and Protests in Team Matches - Must be made by the Team Captain. Team members who believe they have reason to challenge or protest will state the facts to their Team Captain, who will make the official challenge or protest if it is felt such action to be justified.
17. NATIONAL RECORDS
17.1 Where Scores for National Records Can Be Fired - Scores to be recognized for National Records must be fired in NRA Registered Competition as defined in Rule 1.6, paragraphs (c), (d), (e), and (f). National Records must be approved by the NRA before being declared official. National Records may not be established during the re-entry matches.
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 Scores for National Individual Records - Such scores must be fired in individual matches. No score fired in a team match will be considered for recognition as an individual record. For recognition as special group records ("Open," "Civilian", "Police," "Service," "Women," "Junior") scores may be fired in either open or restricted matches. Triggers of pistols used in establishing National Records must conform to Rule 9.8.
17.4 Scores for National Team Records - Such scores must be fired in matches where team fire as a unit, and no combination of individual match scores will be considered for recognition as a team record. For recognition as special group records ("Open," "Civilian," "Police," "Service," "Women," "Junior"), all members of the team must be members of the special group concerned teams must be bona fide teams as outlined in Rules 2.11 to 2.18. National Records will not be recognized for "pickup" teams (teams made up of shooters who do not all represent one of the groups outlined in Rules 2.11 to 2.18). Triggers of pistols used in establishing National Records must conform to Rule 9.8.
17.5 Courses of Fire for Which National Records Are Recognized -
(omitted from this abridged version)17.6 Co-holder Records – Tie-Breaking Rules, beyond the use of numerical scores including X-count, will not be employed when establishing National Records. Co-holder status will be accorded to individuals or teams when their score equals a National Record.
18. COMPETITOR'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: The following competitors' 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 any case arising out of infractions of these rules may result in the sited competitor being considered as an accessory to the offense. (See Rule 9.35).
18.2 Knowledge of Program - It is the competitor's responsibility to be familiar with the program. Officials cannot be held responsible for a competitor's failure to obtain and be familiarized with the program.
18.3 Eligibility - It is the competitor's duty to enter only those events for which eligible and to enter in the proper classification.
18.3.1 Competitors Will Score - Competitors will act as scorers when required to do so by the Match Director or Chief Range Officer, except that competitors will not score their own targets.
18.4 Classification - It is the competitor's duty to have a current Classification Card in possession when using a classification system. Unclassified competitors must obtain their Score Record Book from the Official Referee, Supervisor or Tournament Officials.
18.5 Individual Entries - In individual matches it is the duty of competitors to make their own entries on the forms and in the manner prescribed for that tournament. Errors due to illegibility or the improper filling out of forms are solely the competitor's responsibility. The Statistical Office is not required to accept corrections after the entry closing time.
18.6 Squadding Tickets- It is the competitor's duty to secure squadding tickets 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 the competitor's number and non-interference 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 points immediately when the relay is called by the Range Officer. The proper pistol and ammunition for that particular match must be ready and in safe firing condition. Time will not be allowed for pistol 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 string ~within the official time limit) is the competitor's responsibility. Range Officers will not announce the time during the firing, but, if requested, will give the competitor information as to the remaining time.
18.9 Loading - No competitor will load a pistol except at the firing point and after the command "LOAD" 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 and competitors will await further commands or instructions to be given by the Range Officer.
18.11 Checking Scores- It is the duty of competitors to check the shot values and the total score on the score card at the conclusion of each match. Competitors must promptly check the Preliminary Bulletin and call attention to errors within the time specified at that tournament. Failure to check scores within the time limit results in the penalty of losing the privilege of any further challenge. Failure to sign a scorecard before leaving the firing line results in the loss of both the challenge and protest privilege. In team matches, the Team Captain must check and sign score cards. (For procedures on challenges and protests. see Rule 16.)
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 pistols must be unloaded. Cylinders must be open on revolvers, and slides locked back and magazines removed from semiautomatics.
18.13 Checking Bulletin Board - It is the duty of all individual competitors and Team Captains to check 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 tournament program. It is the duty of competitors to familiarize themselves with all such Match Directors Bulletins.
18.14 Score Cards Must Be Signed- At the conclusion of scoring the scorer will add the value of the shots, place the total on the score card and sign the card. The competitor then checks value of individual shots, the total, and signs the card. If a competitor or Team Captain leaves the firing line without signing the score card, no protest will be allowed. If the competitor or Team Captain desires to challenge, the word "challenge" is written on the score card in place of the Team Captain's signature. Team Captains verify and sign score cards in team matches.
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 the competitor's position conforms to the rules.
(c) That the competitor has full knowledge of the rules under which the match is fired.
(d) That after due warning of any infraction of existing rules, that the competitor shall understand that a repetition thereof shall be the subject of disqualification for that match or tournament.
(e) That when targets are framed by the competitor, it is the competitor' s responsibility to frame the correct target for the specific match and distance.{See Rule 14.7(b)}.
(f) To insure that the target is not altered intentionally or with special marks which will be beneficial in any way. Shots fired on such targets will not be scored.19. NATIONAL PISTOL CLASSIFICATION
19.1 Classified Competitors - Are all individuals who are officially classified by the NRA for pistol competition, or who have a record of scores fired over courses of fire used for classification (See 19.4) which have been recorded in a Score Record Book.
19.2 Unclassified Competitor - Is a competitor who does not have a current NRA Pistol Classification, either regular or temporary by Score Record Book (Rule 19.14), nor an "Assigned Classification" (rule 19.6). Such competitor shall complete in the Master Class.
19.3 Tyro Competitors - Are competitors who have not previously fired in organized, civilian, police or military pistol competitions, of the course of fire composing such matches. Any tournament sponsor may include in their program a prize schedule of awards for the Tyro Class.
19.4 Matches Used for Individual classification- Scores to be used for classification and reclassification will be those fired in individual and team matches in both indoor and outdoor NRA Competition as defined in Rule 1.6 (except Postal Matches) over the following courses of fire and under the indicated conditions:
(a) National Match Course.
(b) NRA Short Course.
(c) National Match Gallery Course (50 feet or 20 yards).
(d) Any component part of these courses when fired as single stage events.Scores fired indoors are used to establish indoor classification. Scores fired outdoors are used to establish outdoor classification. Scores from Sanctioned Leagues may be used during the league firing season in Score Record Books (Rule 19.14), but will only be used by the NRA Headquarters office at the end of the league firing season for issue of Official Classification Cards.
19.5 Compilation of Scores for Classification Averages- Scores fired in complete matches over the above courses, regardless of the caliber of arm used will be combined and averaged to establish a competitor's classification.
19.6 Assigned Classification- A competitor who has an earned classification (a classification obtained through a Score Record Book or an Official NRA Classification Card) for one type of competition in the grouping listed below will be assigned this same classification in any other type in which the competitor is not classified in the same group:
(a) Outdoor Pistol
(b) Indoor Pistol
(c) Police Combat
(d) Action Pistol
(e) International Pistol (Free, Air, Center, Rapid Fire or Standard)If a competitor has a classification in more than one type in the list, the higher classification shall be used. In the second tournament in the new type. the Score Record Book is used rather than the assigned classification.
19.7 Lack of Classification Evidence - It is the competitor's responsibility to have a NRA Official Classification Card or Score Record Book with required scores for temporary classification (Rules 19.1 and 19.14) and to present this classification evidence when required. Any competitor who cannot present such evidence will fire in the Master Class. A competitor's classification will not change during a tournament. competitors will enter a tournament under their 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 current rating, 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 may 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 Obsolete Classification and Scores- All classifications and scores, (including temporary, Rule 19.14) except Master, shall become obsolete if the competitor does not fire in NRA competition at least once during 3 successive calendar years. Master classifications and scores shall become obsolete if the competitor does not fire in NRA competition at least once during 5 successive calendar years. Lifetime Master classifications will not become obsolete.
19.10 Appeals- Any competitor having reason to believe classification is improper may file an appeal with the NRA stating all essential facts. Such appeal will be reviewed by the NRA Protest Committee.
19.11 Protests- Any person who believes that another competitor has been improperly classified may file a protest with the NRA stating all essential facts. Such protests will be reviewed by the NRA Protest Committee. (See Rule 16.2)
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. 1 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 the team members.
Table I - Team Key Class 6 High Master 5 Master 4 Expert 3 Sharpshooter 2 Marksman 1 Tyro 19.13 Reporting Scores - NRA indoor and outdoor competition (see Section 1) sponsors will report to the NRA all individual and fired team match scores fired over the courses stated in Rule 19.4. Scores fired in individual matches will be reported as aggregate totals and scores from fired team matches will be reported as a separate aggregate total. Scores from all tournaments and sanctioned leagues will be reported by each sponsor no more than 30 days after completion of the tournament firing schedule.
19.14 Score Record Book - (Temporary Classification) - A Score Record Book will be obtained by each unclassified competitor from the Official Referee, Supervisor, Tournament Statistical Officer, or Sanctioned League Secretary at the time the competitor competes in the first tournament. All scores fired will be recorded by the competitor in each NRA competition (except Postal Matches) until such time as an Official NRA Classification Card is received. The competitor will total all scores and divide that total by the number of 10- shot strings represented. The average so obtained will determine the competitor's NRA Classification at that time (see Rule 19.15 for average score for each classification).
Individual and team scores fired by the competitor during ar least one tournament (Rule 1.1), or from the most recent league match (Rule 1.6(h)), must be posted in the Score Record Book to establish a Temporary Classification. The Score Record Book will be presented by the holder at all NRA competition entered until the competitor's Official NRA Classification Card becomes effective.
Note: It is the competitor's responsibility to obtain the Score Record Book, enter scores, and present it at each tournament until his Official NRA Classification Card becomes effective. When the NRA Classification Card becomes effective the Score Record Book becomes obsolete.19.15 Individual Class Averages - Competitors will be classified as follows and NRA Classification Cards issued accordingly:
Table II - Individual 97.00 and Above High Master 95.00 to 96.99 Master 90.00 to 94.99 Expert 85.00 to 89.99 Sharpshooter below 85.00 Marksman 19.16 Establishing Classification- A competitor will be officially classified by the NRA when the total score for a minimum of 360 shots has been reported for either indoor or outdoor. However, classification averages will be computed only after the total score for a tournament or league has been posted and, therefore, the average may be based on a greater number of shots, but will not be based upon a lesser number. Total scores so reported to the NRA will be posted to the Classification Record for the competitor concerned. When the scores for the stated minimum of 360 shots (or more if this minimum is reached during the scores of any tournament or league) have been so posted, the average score per 1 O-shot string will be computed. The competitor will be sent an Official NRA Classification Card based on the average so computed and according to the table in Rule 19.15, which classification will become effective the date shown on the card issued by NRA.
19.17 Reclassification - A competitor who has been classified by the NRA will be reclassified as follows:
(a) A record of all completed (see Rule 19.9) NRA Competition scores fired by a classified competitor (except Postal Match) will be maintained by NRA Headquarters. Only scores not previously used in computing a classification average will be used for reclassification. except as noted in (c) below.
(b) A competitor will be considered for reclassification upward when scores for not less than 360 shots, fired subsequent to the last previous consideration for classification or reclassification, have been recorded as prescribed, except that such consideration will not include tournament or league scores until after all scores for the tournament or league competition concerned have been recorded. If the average scores so justifies, an upward classification will be justified.
(c) A competitor who believes the classification is too high may file a request with the NRA that classification be lowered. Once a written request is received at NRA an average will be taken using the competitor's most recent reported shots (1,080 shots for outdoor pistol; 720 shots for indoor pistol) posted subsequent to the last classification or reclassification. If the competitor does not have the minimum number shots posted at the time of request, an average will be taken when the minimum number of shots is posted to competitors' record. When the average of such shots places the competitor in a lower class, classification will be lowered accordingly. A competitor who has been reclassified downward and who, by scores fired in NRA sanctioned competition (except NRA Postal Matches), has again earned a former classification, that classification shall become final and the competitor shall retain the earned classification until reclassified into a higher class as outlined in Rule 19.17.
(d) A reclassified competitor shall be sent a new classification card which will become effective as of the date shown on the card issued by NRA.19.21 Lifetime Master - Competitors who have been certified as Lifetime Masters will retain their Lifetime Master cards and enter competitions in the Master class, except that,
(a) No new Lifetime masters will be certified.
(b) Lifetime Masters will be reclassified to a higher class, according to the provisions of Rule 19.17(b) and must enter competitions in the higher class.
(c) Lifetime Masters may petition NRA to revoke a Lifetime Master card and be reclassified downward according to the provisions of Rule 19.17(c).