SPECIAL TECHNICAL RULES FOR 300m Rifle 300m Standard Rifle 50m Rifle 50m Sport Rifle 10m Air Rifle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edition 1997 (second printing, 05/99) Effective 1 January 1997. CHAPTERS 1.0 GENERAL 201 2.0 SAFETY 201 3.0 RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS 202 4.0 EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION 203 5.0 COMPETITION OFFICIALS 218 6.0 SHOOTING EVENTS PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES 221 7.0 PRE-MATCH ADMINISTRATION 230 8.0 MALFUNCTIONS 231 9.0 RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SHOOTERS AND OFFICIALS 234 10.0 EQUIPMENT CONTROL 234 11.0 SCORING PROCEDURES 234 12.0 TIE-BREAKING 236 13.0 PROTESTS AND APPEALS 237 14.0 PROTOCOL: AWARDS AND RECORDS 237 15.0 MEDIA RELATIONS 237 16.0 LIST OF ALL FIGURES 240 17.0 INDEX 240 NOTE: Rule references which are given with numbers only refer to rules in this book. If the reference is to another rule book it will be specified. 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 These Rules are part of the Technical Rules of the ISSF and apply to all rifle events. 1.2 All shooters, team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF Rules and must ensure that these Rules are enforced. 2.0 SAFETY 2.1 ISSF Rules state only specific safety requirements which are required by the ISSF for use in ISSF Championships. The safety of a shooting range depends to a large extent on local conditions, and additional safety rules may be established by the Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee must know the principles of range safety and take the necessary steps to apply them. The Organizing Committee bears the responsibility for safety. Team officials and shooters must be advised of any special regulations. 2.2 The safety of shooters, range personnel and spectators requires continued and careful attention to guns handling and caution in moving about the range. Self-discipline is necessary on the part of all. Where such self discipline is lacking, it is the duty of range officials to enforce discipline and the duty of shooters and team officials to assist in such enforcement. 2.3 In the interest of safety, a Jury Member or a range officer may stop the shooting at any time. Shooters and team officials must notify range officers or Jury Members immediately of any situation that may be dangerous or which may cause an accident. 2.4 An Equipment Inspector, Range Officer, or Jury Member may pick up a shooter's equipment (including a rifle) for control without his permission, but in his presence and with his knowledge. 2.5 To ensure safety, all rifles must be handled with maximum care at all times. The rifle must not be removed from the firing line during the course of fire except with the permission of range officials. 2.5.1 Even if the rifle has a magazine, only one cartridge may be loaded. When not actually firing, all rifles must be unloaded and the bolt or action must be open. The action or breach must not be closed until the gun or firearm is pointing down range in a safe direction. 2.5.2 After the last shot, the shooter must ascertain before leaving the firing line, and have the Range Officer verify, that the action is open and that there are no cartridges in the chamber or magazine. 2.5.3 Dry fire and aiming exercises are permitted, but only with the permission of the Range Officer, only on the firing line or in a designated area. Handling of rifles is not permitted when operating personnel are forward of the firing line (see also definition of Dry Firing STRR 6.5.1.1). 2.5.4 Rifles may be loaded only on the firing line and only after the command or signal LOAD or START is given. At all other times, the rifles must be kept unloaded. If a shooter fires a shot before the command "LOAD" or "START", or after the command "STOP" or "UNLOAD" has been given he may be disqualified. 2.5.5 During the competition the gun may be laid down only after the cartridge(s) and/or magazine are removed and the action is open. Air and gas rifles must be made safe by opening the cocking handle and/or loading port. 2.6 When the command or signal to "STOP" or "UNLOAD" is given, shooting must stop immediately, and the shooters must unload their rifles, and make them safe. Shooting may only be resumed when the appropriate command or signal to "START" is given again. 2.7 The Chief Range Officer or other appropriate range officials are responsible for giving the commands "LOAD", "START", "STOP", "UNLOAD" and other necessary commands. The Range Officer must also ascertain that the commands are obeyed and that guns are handled safely. 2.8 Ear Protection: All shooters and other persons in the immediate vicinity of the firing line are urged to wear ear plugs, ear muffs, or similar ear protection. Ear protectors incorporating any type of receiving devices are not permitted for shooters. 2.9 Eye Protection: All shooters are urged to wear shatterproof shooting glasses or similar eye protection while shooting. 3.0 RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS Detailed target and range standards may be found in Section 3 of the General Technical Rules. 4.0 EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION 4.1 General 4.1.1 Shooters shall use only equipment and apparel which comply with ISSF Rules. Anything (rifles, devices, equipment, accessories, etc.) which may give a shooter an advantage over others and which is not mentioned in these Rules, or which is contrary to the spirit of the ISSF Regulations and Rules, is prohibited. The shooter is responsible for submitting all equipment and apparel for official inspection and approval to the Equipment Control prior to the beginning of a competition in accordance with General Technical Rules 10.6. Team leaders are held equally responsible for the shooter to have equipment and apparel which meet the ISSF Regulations and Rules. The Jury has the right to examine a shooter's equipment and apparel at any time. 4.1.2 The use of compensators and muzzle brakes on rifles is prohibited. 4.1.3 Electronic triggers are allowed providing; 4.1.3.1 all their components are firmly attached to and contained with the action or stock of the rifle; 4.1.3.2 the trigger is operated by the right hand of a right handed or the left hand of a left handed shooter; 4.1.3.3 all components are included when the rifle is submitted for inspection by the equipment control section; 4.1.4 Dry Firing: "Dry Firing" means the release of the cocked trigger mechanism of an unloaded cartridge firearm or the release of the trigger mechanism of an air or gas rifle fitted with a device which enables the trigger to be operated without releasing the propelling charge (air or gas). 4.1.5 Clothing: The use of any special devices, means or garments which immobilize or unduly reduce the flexibility of the shooter's legs, body or arms is prohibited in order to assure that the performance skills of the shooters are not artificially improved by special clothing. 4.1.6 Sound Producing: Only sound reducing devices may be used. Radios, tape recorders, or any type of sound producing or communication systems are prohibited during competitions and official training (see General Technical Rules 9.5, 9.5.1 and 9.5.2). 4.1.7 The use of mobile telephones, walkie-talkies or similar devices by competitors, coaches and team officials while within the competition area is prohibited. All mobile telephones must be switched OFF. 4.2 50m Rifle Men All rifles chambered for rim fire 5.6mm (.22" cal.) Long Rifle cartridges are permitted, provided they do not exceed the following additional limitations: 4.2.1 The weight of the rifle must not exceed 8 kg including palm rest and butt plate if used. 4.2.2 The grip for the right hand may not be constructed in such a way that it rests on the sling or on the left arm. 4.2.3 Barrels and extension tubes must not be perforated in any way. Any construction or devices inside the barrel or tubes other than rifling and chambering for the cartridge are prohibited. 4.2.4 Butt plate and Hook A butt hook may be used that projects not more than 153mm (A) past the rear of a line, perpendicular to a line drawn through the axis of the bore of the rifle, which is tangent to the deepest part of the butt plate depression that normally rests against the shoulder. It must have a total outside length around any curve or bend of not more than 178mm (B). [Image] Figure 1: Butt plate and Hook - Allowable Dimensions 4.2.5 Sights: 4.2.5.1 Correcting lenses and telescopes must not be attached to the rifle, correction glasses may be worn by the shooter. 4.2.5.2 Any sight not containing a lens or system of lenses is permitted. Light filters may be fitted to the front or rear sight. 4.2.5.3 A blinder may be attached to the rifle or the rear sight. 4.2.5.4 A prism or mirror device may be used when shooting from the right shoulder while aiming with the left eye or vice versa providing it does not have a magnifying lens or lenses. It must not be used when shooting from the right shoulder when using the right eye or from the left shoulder when using the left eye. 4.2.6 Palm Rest: A palm rest is any attachment or extension below the forend which aids in the support of the rifle by the forward hand. The palm rest must not extend more than 200mm below the centerline of the barrel. 4.2.7 Slings: Maximum sling width is 40mm. The sling must be worn only over the upper part of the left arm and from there be connected to the forend of the rifle stock. The sling must pass along one side of the hand or wrist only. No part of the rifle may touch the sling or any of its attachments except at the sling swivel and hand stop. 4.3 50m Sport Rifle: Same as rule 4.2 except that the weight of the rifle must not exceed 6.5 kg including palm rest and butt plate if used. 4.4 300m Rifle: Same as Rule 4.2 except that the caliber must not exceed 8mm. 4.4.1 Maximum width of mirage band 60mm. 4.5 300m Standard Rifle: All conventional appearing 300m rifles which conform to the specifications shown in Figure 9 and with the following additional restrictions 4.5.1 The caliber must not exceed 8mm. 4.5.2 Minimum trigger pull: 1500 grams. The trigger pull must be measured with the barrel in a vertical position. A set trigger is prohibited. 4.5.3 The rifle must not be removed from the firing line during the course of fire except with the permission of range officials. 4.5.4 The same rifle must be used in all positions without change. This does not refer to adjustment of the butt plate and hand stop nor to the changing of front sight inserts nor to adjustment of the rear sight or its eyepiece. 4.5.5 The butt plate may be adjustable up or down a maximum of 30mm from the neutral position, left or right maximum 15mm or it may be turned on a vertical axis to a maximum of 15 degrees (see Figure 9 "H", "K" and "K1"). 4.5.6 A thumb hole, thumb rest, palm rest, heel rest (see Rule 4.7 and Figure 2), and spirit level are prohibited. If a stock is less than the maximum allowed in any dimension, it may be brought up to the measurements shown in Figure 9. Any addition must conform to the existing form and in no case may the pistol grip or the forend be anatomically formed. 4.5.7 The length of the stock and the position of the cheek piece must not be changed during the course of fire. 4.5.8 Sights: See Rule 4.2.5. 4.5.9 Exterior Weights 4.5.9.1 Only barrel weights within a radius of 30mm from the center of the barrel, and weights attached to the front of the forend, which do not exceed the dimensions of the forend, and also conform to the existing shape are permitted. Barrel weights may be moved along the barrel. 4.5.9.2 A bipod or attached rifle rest is not permitted. 4.5.9.3 The hand stop/sling swivel is not allowed in the standing position. 4.5.10 Material that gives increased grip may not be added to the forend, pistol grip, butt plate or lower part of the stock. 4.5.11 The overall length of the barrel including any extension tube, measured from the breech face to the apparent muzzle, must not exceed 762mm. Barrels and extension tubes must not be perforated in any way. Any construction or devices inside the barrel, or tubes, other than rifling and chambering for the cartridge are prohibited. 4.5.12 Maximum width of mirage band 60mm. 4.6 10m Air Rifle: Any type of compressed air or gas rifle of conventional appearance which conforms to the specifications shown in Figure 9 and with the following additional restrictions: 4.6.1 Caliber: 4.5mm. 4.6.2 A set trigger is prohibited. 4.6.3 The butt plate may be adjustable up or down a maximum of 30mm from the neutral position, left or right maximum 15mm or it may be turned on a vertical axis to a maximum of 15 degrees (see Figure 9 "H", "K" and "K1"). 4.6.4 A thumb hole, thumb rest, palm rest, heel rest (see Rule 4.7 and Figure 2), and spirit level are prohibited. If a stock is less than the maximum allowed in any dimension, it may be brought up to the measurements shown in Figure 9. Any addition must conform to the existing form and in no case may the pistol grip or the forend be anatomically formed. 4.6.5 The length of the stock and the position of the cheek piece must not be changed during the course of fire. 4.6.6 Sights: See Rule 4.2.5. 4.6.7 Exterior weight: 4.6.7.1 Only barrel weights within a radius of 30mm from the center of the barrel, and weights attached to the front of the forend, which do not exceed the dimensions of the forend, and also conform to the existing shape are permitted. Barrel weights may be moved along the barrel. 4.6.7.2 A bipod or attached rifle rest is not permitted. 4.6.7.3 The hand stop/sling swivel is not allowed in the standing position. 4.6.8 Material that gives increased grip may not be added to the forend, pistol grip, butt plate or lower part of the stock. 4.6.9 The total length of the air rifle system measured from the back end of the mechanism to the foremost end of the system - including any extension (whether it is attached to the barrel or not) - may not exceed 850mm. Barrels and extension tubes must not be perforated in any way. Any construction or devices inside the barrel or tubes other than rifling and chambering for the pellets are prohibited. 4.7 Pistol Grip-Heel Rest: 300m Standard Rifle see Rule 4.5.6, and Air Rifle see Rule 4.6.4. A heel rest is any protrusion or extension on the front or side of the pistol grip designed to prevent the hand from slipping (see Figure 2). [Image] Figure 2: Pistol Grip - Heel Rest 4.8 Clothing Regulations: 4.8.1.1 All shooting jackets and trousers must be made of flexible material that does not materially change its physical characteristics, that is, become stiffer, thicker or harder, under commonly accepted shooting conditions. All lining, padding and reinforcements must meet the same specifications. Any lining or padding must not be quilted, cross-stitched, glued or otherwise affixed to the outer clothing layer other than at normal tailoring points. All lining or padding must be measured as a part of the clothing. 4.8.1.2 Only one shooting jacket, only one pair of shooting trousers and only one pair of shooting boots may be approved by the Equipment Control for each shooter for all rifle events in any championship. This does not prevent the shooter using ordinary trousers or normal athletic type training shoes. A jacket must be capable of being used in all three positions (prone, standing and kneeling) and must meet all other specifications in order to be approved for the competition. Any item of clothing which fails to pass at equipment control three times may not be resubmitted. 4.8.2 Measuring Devices: 4.8.2.1 Thickness (see Figure 3): The device used to measure the thickness of clothing and shoes must be capable of measuring to one-tenth (0.10mm) of a millimeter. Measurements must be taken with a 5 kg weight (pressure) applied. The device must have two (2) round flat surfaces each 30mm in diameter facing each other (Figure 3). 4.8.2.2 Stiffness (see Figure 4): The device used to measure the stiffness of clothing must be capable of measuring to one tenth (0.10mm) of a millimeter. A Measuring cylinder = 60mm diameter B Measuring weight = 1kg (including grip and measuring plate C) C Measuring plate = 20mm diameter D Digital display indicating in 0.10mm 4.8.2.2.1 Measuring weight "B" presses measuring plate "C" onto the fabric/material which is laid flat, without stretching, on measuring cylinder "A". If the measuring cylinder is depressed at least 3mm (digital display "D" = 30) the material is acceptable. 4.8.2.2.2 If a lower figure is displayed (under 30) the material is too stiff. 4.8.2.2.3 Follow-up controls after the competition, according to General Technical Rule 5.2.3 are anticipated. Manipulation of the material after examination (sprays, etc.) will be penalized according to rule 6.6.1.2. [Image] Figure 3: Device for measuring thickness [Image] Figure 4: Device for measuring stiffness 4.8.3 The Shooting Jacket: 4.8.3.1 The body and sleeves of the jacket, including the lining, must not exceed 2.5mm in single thickness and 5mm in double thickness at any point where flat surfaces may be measured. The jacket must not be longer than the bottom of the balled fist shown in Figure 5. 4.8.3.2 Closure of the jacket must be only by non-adjustable means e.g. buttons or zippers. This includes removable devices of any kind. The jacket must not overlap more than 100mm at the closure (see Figure 5). The jacket must hang loosely on the wearer. To determine this, the jacket must be capable of being overlapped beyond the normal closure by at least 70mm. (The 70mm are measured from the center of the button to the outside edge of the button hole, see Figure 5). The measurement will be taken with the arms at the sides. Figure 5: Shooting Jacket and Trousers 4.8.3.3 All straps, laces, bindings, seams, stitchings or devices which may be construed as artificial support are prohibited. However it is permitted to have one zipper or not more than two straps to take up loose material in the area of the shoulder pad (Figure 5). No other zipper or other closing or tightening device is permitted other than those specified in these rules and figures. 4.8.3.4 The construction of the back panel may include more than one piece of material including a band or strip provided that this construction does not stiffen or reduce the flexibility of the jacket. All parts of the back panel must comply with the thickness limit of 2.5mm when measured over a flat surface (Rule 4.8.3.1). All parts of the back panel must comply with the stiffness limit (Rule 4.8.2.2). For pockets see Rule 4.8.8.5. 4.8.3.5 An interchangeable back panel to give ventilation is permitted, provided that it is soft, flexible and pliable. The fastenings of this panel must be such that they do not stiffen the jacket or give additional support to the shooter. Each removable back panel must be approved by the Equipment Control. All panels for one jacket must be the same width and length (see Figure 5). 4.8.3.6 In the prone and kneeling positions, the sleeve of the shooting jacket must not extend beyond the wrist of the arm on which the sling is attached and the sleeve must not be placed between the hand or glove and the forend of the stock when the shooter is in the shooting position. 4.8.3.7 No velcro, sticky substance, liquid, or spray may be applied to the outside or inside of the jacket, pads or equipment. Roughening the material of the jacket is permitted. 4.8.4 Trousers: 4.8.4.1 Trouser material must be according to the requirements of Rule 4.8.1.1 and 4.8.1.2: single thickness 2.5mm double thickness 5.0mm 4.8.4.2 The top of the trousers must not fit or be worn higher on the body than 50mm above the crest of the hip bone. All drawstrings, zippers or fasteners to tighten the trousers around the legs or hips are prohibited. To support the trousers only a normal waist belt not more than 40mm wide and 3mm thick or braces (elastic suspenders) may be worn. If a belt is worn in the standing position, the buckle or fastening must not be used to support the left arm or elbow. If the trousers have a waist band, it may not be more than 70mm wide and may be closed by one hook and up to 5 eyes, up to 5 adjustable snap fasteners, similar closure or velcro. Only one type of closure is permitted. A Velcro closure combined with any other closure is prohibited. The trousers must be loose around the legs. The shooter must be capable of sitting on a chair with the trousers on and with all fasteners or closures in the closed position. If special shooting trousers are not worn, ordinary trousers may be worn providing they do not give artificial support to any part of the body. 4.8.4.3 Zippers, buttons, velcro or similar non adjustable fasteners or closures, may be used in the trousers only in the following places: 4.8.4.3.1 One type of fastener or closure in the front to open and close the trousers fly. The fly must not be lower than the level of the crotch. Any holes that cannot be closed are permitted. 4.8.4.3.2 Only one other fastener is permitted in each trouser leg. The opening (fastener) must not start closer than 70mm from the top edge of the trousers. It may, however, extend to the bottom of the trouser leg (see Figure 5 C). One fastener is permitted either in the front of the upper leg or the back of the leg, but not in both places in one leg. 4.8.5 Shoes: Normal street type, light athletic shoes, and shooting boots not exceeding the following specifications are permitted: 4.8.5.1 The material of the upper part (above the line of the sole) must be of soft, flexible, pliable material, not thicker than 4mm, including all linings, when measured on any flat surfaces such as point D in Figure 6. 4.8.5.2 The sole must be flexible at the ball of the foot. 4.8.5.3 The height of the shoe from the floor to the highest point (Dimension C, Figure 6) must not exceed two thirds (2/3) of the length (Dimension B+F). (Example: If the shoe length (B + F) is 290 + 10mm = 300mm, the height (C) must not be more than 200mm). 4.8.5.4 If a shooter wears any shoes, they must be a matched pair (see also Figure 6 "F"). [Image] Figure 6: Shooting Shoe A. Maximum thickness of sole at the toe: 10mm. B. Overall length of shoe: According to size of wearer's foot. C. Maximum height of shoe: Not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) length of (B+F). D. Upper part of shoe material maximum thickness 4mm. E. Heel maximum: 30mm. F. The extension of the toe of the sole must be not more than 10mm in the front of the shoe and may be cut at an angle either on one or both soles. No other extensions of the sole in length and width is permitted. 4.8.6 Shooting Gloves: 4.8.6.1 Material as specified in Rule 4.8.1.1. 4.8.6.2 Total thickness must not exceed 12mm measuring front and back materials together at any point other than on seams and joints. 4.8.6.3 The glove must not extend more than 50mm above the wrist measured from the center of the wrist knuckle (see Figure 7). Any strap or other closure device at the wrist is prohibited. However, a portion of the wrist may be elasticized to enable the glove to be put on, but it must leave the glove loose around the wrist. [Image] Figure 7: Shooting Gloves 4.8.7 Dressing the Shooter: 4.8.7.1 Clothing worn under the shooting jacket must not be thicker than 2.5mm single thickness or 5mm double thickness. The same applies to all clothing worn under the shooting trousers. Only normal personal undergarments and/or training clothing that does not stabilize may be worn under the shooting jacket and/or shooting trousers. Training clothing that may be worn under the shooting trousers does not include ordinary trousers, jeans, etc. 4.8.7.2 Any other undergarments are prohibited. 4.8.8 Reinforcement and Padding: Jackets and trousers meeting the requirements in Rules 4.8.3 and 4.8.4, may have reinforcement patches added only to their outside surfaces subject to the following limitations: 4.8.8.1 Maximum thickness, including jacket material and all linings: 10mm single thickness or 20mm double thickness. 4.8.8.2 Reinforcement may be added on both elbows to one half (1/2) the circumference of the sleeve. On the arm which holds the sling, the reinforcement may extend from the upper arm to a point 100mm from the end of the sleeve. The reinforcement on the opposite arm may have a maximum length of 300mm. 4.8.8.3 Only one hook, loop, button or similar device may be fastened to the outside of the sleeve or shoulder seam on the sling arm to prevent the sling from sliding. 4.8.8.4 Reinforcement on the shoulder where the butt plate rests must not be longer than 300mm in the longest dimension. 4.8.8.5 All inside pockets are prohibited. Only one external pocket is permitted, located on the right front side (left front side for left hand shooters) of the jacket. Size of the pocket: maximum 25cm high from the lower edge of the jacket and 20cm wide. 4.8.8.6 Reinforcements may be added to the seat and both knees of the trousers. The seat patch must not exceed the width of the hips and the vertical measurement must not be longer than to cover the normal wear points on the seat of the wearer. Knee patches may have a maximum length of 300mm. Knee reinforcements must not be wider than half the circumference of the trousers leg. The thickness of reinforcement including the trousers material and any linings must not exceed 10mm in single thickness or 20mm double thickness. 4.9 Accessories: 4.9.1 Spotting Telescopes: The use of telescopes mounted off the rifle to locate shots is permitted for 50m and 300m events only. 4.9.2 Shooting box or bag: The shooting box or bag must not be placed forward of the shooter's forward shoulder on the firing line, except that in the standing position a shooting box or bag, table, or stand may be used as a rifle rest between shots. The shooting box or bag, table or stand must not be of such size or construction as to interfere with shooters on adjacent points or to constitute a wind break. The kneeling roll may be used as a rifle rest between shots. 4.9.3 Shooting Mats: The front portion of the mat must be of a compressible material not more than 50mm thick, and approximately 50cm x 75cm in size and measuring not less than 10mm when compressed with the measuring device in Figure 3. The remainder of the mat must have a maximum thickness of 50mm and a minimum thickness of 2mm and a minimum overall size of 80cm x 200cm. An alternative of two mats is permitted, one thick and one thin, but together must not exceed the dimensions indicated. The use of private mats is prohibited. 4.9.4 Kneeling Roll: Only one cylindrically shaped roll is allowed for shooting in the kneeling position. The dimensions are a maximum of 25cm long and 18cm in diameter. It must be made of soft and flexible material. Binding or other devices to shape the roll are not permitted. 4.10 Ammunition: 4.10.1 50m Ammunition: Rim fire 5.6mm (.22 cal.) Long Rifle. Only bullets made of lead or similar soft material are permitted. 4.10.2 10m Air Rifle Ammunition: Projectiles of any shape made of lead or other soft material with a maximum diameter of 4.5mm (.177 cal.) are permitted. 4.10.3 300m Rifle and Standard Rifle Ammunition: Ammunition of any description that may be fired without any danger to shooters or range personnel. Tracer, armor piercing, and incendiary ammunition is prohibited. 5.0 COMPETITION OFFICIALS 5.1 Duties and Functions of the Chief Range Officer: A Chief Range Officer must be appointed for each range. The Chief Range Officer is: 5.1.1 In charge of all Range Officers and range personnel and their correct conduct of the competition. 5.1.2 Responsible for the operation of the shooting event entrusted to him and must cooperate closely with the Jury. 5.1.3 Responsible for arranging, after consultation with the Jury, the measures to be taken for the rapid correction of any technical faults which occur (i.e., power failures, mechanical breakdown, etc.). He must have technical service experts on call and the necessary material and emergency services available. He must take charge when irregularities occur which his Range Officers are unable to resolve. 5.2 Duties and Functions of the Range Officer: A Range Officer must be appointed for each section of target groups or for each five to ten firing points. Range Officers must: 5.2.1 Be responsible to the Chief Range Officer for the conduct of the competition in the target section entrusted to them but must cooperate with Jury Members at all times. 5.2.2 Call the shooters. 5.2.3 Check the names and identification numbers of shooters to ensure that they correspond with the start list, range register and small scoreboards. 5.2.4 Ensure that the rifles, equipment and accessories of shooters have been examined and approved. 5.2.5 Check the shooters' shooting positions and advise the Jury of any irregularities. 5.2.6 Give the required or necessary commands. 5.2.7 Be responsible for the accurate recording of shots by the Register Keepers. 5.2.8 Supervise the correct operation of the targets. 5.2.9 Receive protests and pass them on to a Jury Member. 5.2.10 Be responsible for the recording of all irregularities, disturbances, penalties, malfunctions, crossfire's, extra time allowed, repeated shots, etc. on the report sheet or the target and on the small scoreboard. 5.3 Duties and Functions of the Register Keeper: Unless there is electronic scoring with displays, a Register Keeper should be appointed for one or two firing points. Register Keepers must: 5.3.1 Fill out or verify the corresponding information on the scorecard and scoreboard, (shooters name, identification number, firing point number, etc.). 5.3.2 Inform the shooter when his sighting and competition targets are ready for firing. The shooter must inform the Register Keeper clearly whether he wishes to fire sighting or competition shots; this must be confirmed by the Register Keeper. In order to avoid language difficulties the shooter may be given two cards with the words "sighting" and "competition". In addition, each card should be imprinted with a small replica of a sighter or competition target. The shooter merely has to show the Register Keeper the appropriate card. 5.3.3 Have a telescope if remote operated target changing is used. If the Register Keeper controls the target changing, he must wait a few seconds before signaling to change the target, in order to give the shooter the opportunity to spot his shot. 5.3.4 Enter the preliminary value of every shot on the scorecard and on the scoreboard above or beside his desk for the benefit of the spectators. 5.3.5 On ranges where the targets are returned mechanically to the firing line, collect the target(s) immediately after each series of ten shots and place it/them in a locked container to be collected by authorized personnel for delivery to the Classification Office. 5.3.6 Refrain from any conversation with the shooter or from making any other comments regarding the score, and the time remaining in the competition. 5.4 Duties and Functions of the Target and Pit Officers: 5.4.1 The number of Pit Officers should correspond to the number of Range Officers (Rule 5.2). In a pit operation, they are responsible for their assigned group of targets to ensure that targets are rapidly changed, scored, marked and raised for the shooter's next shot. 5.4.2 If a shot hole cannot be located on a target, the Pit Officer is responsible for determining whether the shot hole is on a neighboring target and, in consultation with the Jury and Range Officer, resolving the situation. 5.4.3 When automatic target boxes are used, the Pit Officers are responsible for loading the correct targets in the boxes, for removing the targets and preparing them for delivery to the Classification Office. He is also responsible for marking on the targets any irregularities which may have occurred. 5.4.4 Ensure that there are no shot holes on the white surface of the target, and that any shot marks on the frame are clearly indicated. 6.0 SHOOTING EVENTS PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES 6.1.ET When electronic scoring targets are used, all shots are fired at the target described in GTR 3.22. The number of shots to be fired is as stated in the specific competition rules. 6.1.1.ET Instructions for the use of the shooter's control to alter the target presentation on the monitor screen (ZOOM facility) and to change from a Sighting target to a Match Target are described in GTR 3.22.6.1. 6.1.2.ET Shooters must not touch the printer control panels. Shooters must not touch the printer strips before the end of the Position, or Event, but must then sign the printer strip before leaving the range. No protest concerning this score is then allowed (for scoring protests see rule 8.3.3). 6.1 Number of shots per competition target in ISSF Championships: 6.1.1 50m Rifle and 10m Air Rifle: 1 each. 6.1.2 300m Rifle: 10 each. 6.2 Sighting Targets: Each shooter must be provided with the following number of sighting targets in each event: 6.2.1 10m Air Rifle: Sixty (60) shot events 4 targets Forty (40) shot events 4 targets 6.2.2 50m Rifle: Sixty (60) shot prone 4 Targets events Three position (3 x 40) each position 4 targets Three position (3 x 20) each position 4 targets 6.2.3 300m Rifle: Free and Standard Rifle events: Sixty (60) shot prone 1 Target events Three position (3 x 40) each position 1 target Three position (3 x 20) each position 1 target 6.3 Positions 6.3.1 Prone: The shooter may lie on the bare surface of the firing point or on the shooting mat. He may also use the mat by resting his elbows on it. The body is extended on the firing point with the head toward the target. The rifle must be supported by both hands and one shoulder only. While aiming the cheek may be placed against the rifle stock. The rifle may be supported by the sling but the forend behind the left hand must not be supported by the shooting jacket. No part of the rifle must rest on the sling or its attachments. The rifle must not touch, or rest against, any other point or object. Both forearms and sleeves of the shooting jacket forward of the elbow must be visibly raised from the surface of the firing point. The shooter's sling (left) forearm must form an angle not less than 30 degrees from the horizontal, measured from the axis of the forearm. 6.3.2 Standing: The shooter must stand free with both feet on the firing point surface or on the ground cloth without any other support. The rifle must be held with both hands and the shoulder (upper right chest) or the upper arm near the shoulder, the cheek and the part of the chest next to the right shoulder, however the rifle must not be supported by the jacket or chest beyond the area of the right shoulder and right chest. The left upper arm and elbow may be supported on the chest or on the hip. In the Rifle (not standard rifle) events a palm rest may be used. In this position, the use of the sling is prohibited for all rifles. 6.3.3 Kneeling: The shooter may touch the firing point surface with the toe of the right foot, the right knee and the left foot. The rifle must be held with both hands and the right shoulder. The left elbow must be supported on the left knee. The point of the elbow must not be more than 100mm over or 150mm behind the point of the knee. The rifle may be supported by the sling but the forend behind the left hand or any part of the rifle must not rest on the sling or its attachments. The rifle must not touch or rest against any other point or object. If the kneeling roll is placed under the instep of the right foot, the foot must not be turned at an angle of more than 45 degrees. If the kneeling roll is not used, the foot may be placed at any angle. This may include placing the side of the foot and the lower leg in contact with the surface of the firing point. No portion of the upper leg or buttocks may touch the surface at any point. The shooter may kneel completely on the shooting mat (Rule 4.9.3) or may have one or two of three points of contact (toe, knee, foot) on the mat. Only the trousers and underclothing may be worn between the shooter's seat and heel. The jacket or other articles must not be placed between these two points or under the right knee. 6.4 Rifle Events 6.4.1 10m Air Rifle: 6.4.1.1 Men's event 60 shots standing (see Rule 6.3.2). Shooting time including sighting shots: 1 hour, 45 minutes 6.4.1.2 Women's event 40 shots standing (see Rule 6.3.2). Shooting time including sighting shots: 1 hour, 15 minutes. 6.4.1.3 Target: 10m Air Rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.3). 6.4.1.4 The changing of the targets is normally done by the shooters themselves, under the supervision of the Range Officers. The shooter is completely responsible for shooting on the correct targets (see also 6.5.2.1). Immediately after each series of ten shots the shooter must put the ten targets in a convenient place for the Register Keeper who must put them in a secure container to be collected by authorized personnel for delivery to the Classification Office. 6.4.1.5 Any release of the propelling charge, after the first competition target is in place, without the pellet hitting the target, whether a pellet has been loaded or not, will be scored as a miss, but dry firing according to rule 4.1.4 is allowed. 6.4.2 50m Rifle Prone: Men's Event 50m Rifle Women's Event 50m Sport Rifle 6.4.2.1 Shooting program: 60 shots prone position (see Rule 6.3.1). 6.4.2.2 Shooting time including sighting shots: target carriers other target systems 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 15 minutes 6.4.2.3 Target: 50 meter rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.2). 6.4.3 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men: 6.4.3.1 Shooting program: 120 shots in three positions (see Rule 6.3). 40 shots prone 40 shots standing 40 shots kneeling 6.4.3.2 Shooting time including sighting shots: Target carriers other target systems 40 shots prone 1 hour 45 minutes 40 shots standing 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 15 minutes 40 shots kneeling 1 hour 15 minutes 1 hour 6.4.3.3 Target: 50 meter rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.2) 6.4.4 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women: 6.4.4.1 Shooting program: 60 shots in three positions (see Rule 6.3) 20 shots prone 20 shots standing 20 shots kneeling 6.4.4.2 Shooting time including sighting shots: target other target carriers systems 2 hours 30 2 hours 15 minutes minutes 6.4.4.3 Target: 50 meter rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.2) 6.4.5 300m Rifle Prone: 6.4.5.1 Shooting program: 60 shots prone position (see Rule 6.3.1). 6.4.5.2 Shooting time including sighting shots: 1 hour, 45 minutes. When electronic targets are used the times will be the same as for 50m (see Rule 6.4.2.2). 6.4.5.3 Target: 300 meter rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.1) 6.4.6 300m Rifle 3 Positions: 6.4.6.1 Shooting program: 120 shots in three positions (see Rule 6.3). 40 shots prone 40 shots standing 40 shots kneeling 6.4.6.2 Shooting time including sighting shots: 40 shots prone: 1 hour, 15 minutes 40 shots standing: 1 hour, 45 minutes 40 shots kneeling: 1 hour, 30 minutes When electronic targets are used the times will be the same as for 50m (see Rule 6.4.3.2). 6.4.6.3 Target - 300 meter rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.1) 6.4.7 300m Standard Rifle 3 Positions: 6.4.7.1 Shooting program: 60 shots in three positions (see Rule 6.3). 20 shots prone 20 shots standing 20 shots kneeling 6.4.7.2 Shooting time including sighting shots: 2 hours, 30 minutes. When electronic targets are used the times will be the same as for 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women (see Rule 6.4.4.2). 6.4.7.3 Target - 300 meter rifle target. (General Technical Rule 3.2.1) 6.5 Competition Rules 6.5.1 Preparation Period: Shooters must be given 10 minutes before the competition starts to make their final preparation. Sighting targets must also be shown ten minutes before the start of shooting. The Chief Range Officer should permit shooters to bring their equipment to the firing point before the preparation period starts, providing any previous relay has finished. Then they will be given the command "PREPARATION BEGINS NOW". Before and during the preparation period shooters may handle their rifles, dry fire and carry out holding and aiming exercises on the firing line. 6.5.1.1 Dry Firing: "Dry Firing" means the release of the cocked trigger mechanism of an unloaded cartridge firearm or the release of the trigger mechanism of an air or gas rifle fitted with a device which enables the trigger to be operated without releasing the propelling charge (air or gas). 6.5.2 All three position events (Free, Sport and Standard Rifle) must be fired in the following order: prone standing kneeling 6.5.2.1 If automatic target carriers or changers are used, the shooter may control target changing or target changing may be controlled by the Register Keeper. In either case, the shooter is completely responsible for shooting on the correct target. 6.5.3 In Rifle (not standard rifle) events, all shooters must complete the prone stage before starting the standing stage, and all shooters must complete the standing stage before starting the kneeling stage. 6.5.3.1 The maximum changeover time between positions is 10 minutes. 6.5.4 The competition is considered to have begun when the Chief Range Officer has given the command "START". Every shot fired after the competitor completes his sighting shots must be recorded for the competition. However, dry firing according to Rule 4.1.4 is allowed. 6.5.5 A shooter who withdraws any time after he has fired his first sighting shot in the competition must not be replaced. 6.5.6 If a competition lasts for more than one day, all shooters must fire an equal number of shots and the same position or positions each day. 6.5.7 Sighting shots (unlimited in number) may be fired only before the beginning of each competition or position. Once the first competition shot has been fired, no further sighting shots are allowed unless permitted by the Jury in accordance with these Rules. Any further sighting shot(s) fired in contravention of this rule shall be scored as miss(es). 6.5.8 A shot or shots which are fired before the start of the official shooting time must be scored as miss(es) on the first competition target(s). A shot or shots which are not fired at all must be scored as miss(es) on the last competition target(s). The same applies to shots fired after the end of the official shooting time, unless the Chief Range Officer and/or the Jury has authorized extra time (see also Rule 2.5.4). 6.5.9 Shots which do not hit the scoring rings of the shooter's own target must be scored as misses (zero). 6.5.10 If a shooter must stop firing for more than three (3) minutes through no fault of his own, he may demand extra time equal to the amount of time lost. No extra time will be allowed to compensate for time lost by a shooter who leaves the firing point to change or to refill his gas cylinder (permission must be obtained). 6.5.10.1 If a shooter is interrupted for more than five (5) minutes, or moved to another firing point, he may have additional unlimited sighting shots at one sighting target at the beginning of his remaining shooting time together with any time extensions granted. If automatic target systems which have no possibility for providing a new sighting target are in use, the sighting shots must be fired on the next unused competition target. Two competition shots must be fired at the next competition target according to the instructions given by the Range Officer or Jury. Range Officials or Jury Members must ensure that a complete explanation is recorded on the score sheet (see Rule 6.5.10.2 and 6.6.1.5). 6.5.10.2 Any extension of time allowed by the Jury or Range Officers must be clearly marked, stating the reason, on the Register Keeper's score card and on the scoreboard where it is clearly visible to the shooter (see Rule 6.6.1.5). 6.5.10.3 If the shooter considers the marking too slow, he may report this to the Range Officer. If the Range Officer or the Jury considers the claim justified, they must correct the situation. If the shooter or a team official considers there is no improvement, the shooter or a team official may protest to the Jury. The Jury may grant a time extension up to a maximum of 10 minutes. Such claims cannot be made in the last 30 minutes of the competition. 6.5.10.4 The Chief Range Officer must inform the shooters of the time remaining by loudspeaker at ten (10) and five (5) minutes before the end of the shooting time. 6.6 Infringements and Disciplinary Rules: 6.6.1 General: (see also Section 9 of the General Technical Rules) 6.6.1.1 If a shooter begins an event with an unapproved rifle or equipment, he must be penalized with the deduction of two (2) points from the result of the first competition series. He must not be permitted to continue until his gun or equipment has been approved by the Equipment Control Section. He may only resume firing at a time determined by the Jury. No additional sighting shots or extra time will be allowed. 6.6.1.2 If a shooter alters a rifle or equipment which has already been checked, before or during the competition, he must be disqualified (see General Technical Rules 9.6.5.2). 6.6.1.3 If a shooter arrives late for a competition, he may participate but will not be credited with any extra time, except when his lateness is due to circumstances beyond his control. If it can be proved that his lateness was due to circumstances beyond his control, the Jury must whenever possible grant extra time without disruption of the overall shooting program. In this case the Jury will determine when and on which firing point he may make up for the missed time. 6.6.1.4 If a shooter's equipment has been passed by the Equipment Control Section, but the shooter is unable to produce the Control Card at the start of the event, the shooter may commence, but will be penalized with a deduction of two (2) points from the first series, if he (or his coach or manager) cannot obtain confirmation that the equipment has been previously passed by the Control Section before the official end of the shooting time for that event. The responsibility rests with the shooter (or his coach or manager) to visit the Equipment Control Section for this purpose. No extra shooting time will be allowed. 6.6.1.5 All penalties, deductions, time allowances, etc., must be clearly and distinctly marked by the Jury and/or Range Officer on the target, the report sheet, the Register Keeper's score card and the scoreboard for the guidance of the Classification Office. 6.6.2 Too many shots in an event or position: If a shooter fires more shots in the event or position than are provided for in the program, the extra shot(s) must be annulled on the last competition target(s). If the shot(s) cannot be identified, the highest value shot(s) must be annulled. The shooter must also be penalized by a deduction of two points for each excessive shot fired, deducted from the lowest value shot(s) in the first series. 6.6.3 Too many shots per target: 6.6.3.1 If a shooter fires more shots at one of his match targets than are provided for in the program of the event, he must not be penalized for the first two (2) such occurrences. For the third and all succeeding such misplaced shots he must be penalized by a deduction of two (2) points for each one in the event from the series in which the occurrence happens. He must also fire a correspondingly fewer number of shots at a succeeding target. This should be the next target. 6.6.3.2 All three position events are considered as one (1) event (see 6.6.2 and 6.6.3.1) 6.6.3.3 The scoring process in this situation requires the transfer of the value of the excessive shot(s) to targets with less than the originally programmed number of shots, thus bringing each target to the full number of shots designated in the program and the Rules. 6.6.3.4 If the actual shot(s) to be transferred cannot be established clearly through the notes of the Register Keeper, the shot(s) with the lowest value must be transferred forward to the next target(s) or the shot(s) with the highest value must be transferred back to the previous target(s) so that the shooter will gain no advantage in a "count back" situation. 6.6.3.5.ET When using electronic scoring targets in 50m events, a backing card must be affixed to the rear of the target which must be renewed for each relay. 6.6.4 Crossfires: 6.6.4.1 Crossfires must be scored as misses. 6.6.4.2 If a shooter fires a sighting shot on the competition target of another shooter, he must be penalized by deduction of two (2) points from his own score (see 6.6.4.9).. 6.6.4.3 If a shooter receives a confirmed crossfire shot and it is impossible to determine which shot is his, he must be credited with the value of the highest undetermined shot. 6.6.4.4 If there are more hits on a shooter's competition target than are provided for in the program, and if it is impossible to confirm that another shooter(s) fired the shot(s), the hit(s) of the highest value must be nullified. 6.6.4.5 If a shooter wishes to disclaim a bullet hole on his target, he must report this immediately to the Range Officer. 6.6.4.6 If the Range Officer confirms that the shooter did not fire the disputed shot(s), he must make the necessary entry on the Range Register and the shot must be annulled. 6.6.4.7 If the Range Officer cannot confirm beyond all reasonable doubt that the shooter did not fire the disputed shot(s), the shot(s) must be credited to the shooter and must be so recorded. 6.6.4.8 The following must be considered as reasons to justify the annulment of a shot: 6.6.4.8.1 If the Register Keeper confirms by his observation of the shooter and the target that the shooter did not fire the shot. 6.6.4.8.2 If a missed shot is reported by another shooter or Register Keeper at approximately the same time, and from within the neighboring two or three firing points. 6.6.4.9 Deductions from the score must always be made in the series in which the violation occurred. If general deductions are involved they must be made from the lowest value competition shot(s) in the first series. 6.6.5.ET When using 300m electronic scoring targets, cross fires should not register on the recipient's target, but an indication will be received at the control center. The firer, whose target does not receive the expected shot, will be given a miss (zero) and an indication that he has crossfired. 7.0 PRE-MATCH ADMINISTRATION (Firing Point Allocation and Elimination Matches) (see General Technical Rules, Section 7) 7.1 Allocation of Firing Points and Eliminations. The basic principle for target allocation is: 7.1.1 Individual shooters and teams must be able to shoot under conditions which are as nearly equal as possible. 7.1.2 Equal consideration should be given to left-handed shooters. 7.2 10m Air Rifle Events (Indoor Ranges) If there are more shooters than targets in air rifle events the targets must be distributed by drawing lots for two or more relays. 7.3 Elimination Events for Outdoor Ranges 7.3.1 If the number of shooters exceeds the usable capacity of the range, an elimination must be conducted. 7.3.1.1 Any elimination must be over the complete course of fire. 7.3.1.2 The qualification shooters must consist of a proportionate number of highest ranking shooters from each elimination relay, counting only those who participate. The number of shooters who will qualify must be announced as soon as possible. Formula: Useable number of firing points divided by total number of shooters multiplied by number of shooters starting in the relay = Number of shooters going forward from the elimination to the qualification. (60 f.p. ÷ 110 sh. x 55 sh. per relay = 29,99 = 30 shooters forward.) 7.3.2 When team matches are programmed and eliminations are required, team members must be equitably divided between the elimination relays. Team scores are taken from these relays. 7.3.2.1 If insufficient targets are available to allocate two team members from each team to the first relay and the remaining member from each team to the second relay, then it will be necessary to have three relays with one member from each team on each relay. 7.3.3 A shooter who does not qualify must not be allowed to participate further in the event. 7.3.4 In the event of tied scores for the last places in an elimination the order of ranking will be determined according to Rule 12.1.1.1, 12.1.1.2 and 12.1.1.3. 8.0 MALFUNCTIONS 8.1 If a shooter has a rifle or ammunition malfunction, he may have it repaired or continue shooting with another rifle, with the permission of the Jury (see also Rule 8.2). 8.1.1 Allowable malfunctions in Final competitions are: - a cartridge fails to fire - a bullet is lodged in the barrel - rifle fails to fire, although the trigger has been operated - extractor fails to extract the cartridge 8.1.2 If a substitute rifle is used it must be approved by the Equipment Control Section. 8.2 The maximum time allowed to repair or replace a rifle is 15 minutes. The shooter must complete his competition in the same relay. 8.2.1 Depending on the amount of time lost, the shooter must be allowed additional sighting shots before the start of the remaining shooting time (Rule 6.5.10.1). 8.2.2 Extra time and additional sighting shots, according to Rule 6.5 and 6.5.10.1, must only be granted if the interruption is not due to a fault of the shooter. 8.2.3 In all cases the Range Officers or Jury must be informed so they may decide on the measures to be taken. 8.3 Malfunction of electronic scoring target systems: 8.3.1 In the event of a malfunction of all the targets on a range (also applicable to conventional ranges) (see also Rule 6.5.10): 8.3.1.1 The expired shooting time must be recorded by the Chief Range Officer and the Jury. 8.3.1.2 All completed competition shots of each shooter must be counted and recorded. In the event of a range power supply failure, this may involve waiting until power is restored to enable the number of shots registered by the target, not necessarily on the firing point monitor, to be established. 8.3.1.3 After the malfunction is repaired and the full range is in operation, an additional 5 minutes will be added to the competition time remaining. The time for recommencing is to be announced over the loudspeaking system at least 5 minutes beforehand. Shooters must be allowed to resume their position in the 5 minutes before the competition restarts. Unlimited sighting shots may be allowed during the remaining shooting time (see Rule 6.5.10). 8.3.2 In the event of malfunction of a single target: When single targets fail to function the same procedures must be followed as for conventional targets (see Rule 6.5.10). 8.3.3 Protest concerning failure to register or display a shot on the monitor of an electronic scoring target system: 8.3.3.1 The shooter must immediately notify the nearest range official of the failure. The range official must make written note of the time of the protest. One or more Jury members must go to the firing position. 8.3.3.2 The shooter will be directed to fire one more aimed shot at his target. 8.3.3.3 If the value and location of this shot is registered and displayed on the monitor, the shooter will be directed to continue the competition. The value and location of this extra shot must be recorded. The time of firing this extra shot, its shot-number (having included the missing shot) and its value and its shot-location, and the firing point number must be given to the Jury in writing and recorded on the Range Register. 8.3.3.4 After the end of that relay of the competition, the electronic scoring target computer record will be examined by the Jury together with the black paper strip (10m) or the black band (50m and 300m). A Jury Member must examine the face of the electronic scoring target, and the frame, and record the location of any shots outside the black aiming mark. He must also obtain the backing sheet from the rear of that target. Using this information and the time of the extra shot and its location, the Jury will determine whether all shots, including the extra shot are recorded on the computer record. 8.3.3.5 If all the shots are recorded correctly, then the protested shot will be counted in the score of the shooter, as will the shot fired immediately after (as the "extra" shot), but the last shot fired (extra to the competition) will be annulled. 8.3.3.6 If the protested shot has not been located in the computer memory, or on the black paper strip (10m) or the black band (50m and 300m), or on the non-scoring area of the target, or elsewhere, then all those correctly recorded shots (including the "extra" shot) are to be counted in the score of the shooter. 8.3.3.7 If the extra shot fired as directed (Rule 8.3.3.2) does not register or display and the electronic scoring target cannot be repaired within five (5) minutes, the shooter will be moved to a reserve position. He will be permitted unlimited sighting shots to be taken within the time remaining for the competition plus any additional time granted. Then he will repeat the two competition shots which did not register or display on the previous target used. The shooter will be credited with the score of all the shots which were displayed on the monitor of the first target plus the score of all the properly fired competition shots which were displayed on the second target used. If the two extra shots were later found in the computer record (not printer strip) of the first target they will be annulled. 8.3.3.8 If a shooter contests the value of a shot, a protest will only be accepted when made before the next shot or if it is the last shot, within three (3) minutes. If the protest concerning a shot value other than zero, or failure to register, is not upheld, a two point penalty will be awarded and a protest fee of Swiss Francs (SFR) 25.--, or its local equivalent, must be paid; if upheld, the protest fee will not be payable. 8.3.3.8.1 If a protest is made concerning the value of a shot, the shooter will be requested to fire another shot AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION, so that this extra shot may be counted if the protest is upheld and the correct value of the disputed shot cannot be determined. 9.0 RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SHOOTERS AND OFFICIALS Rules of conduct deal with discipline on the firing line, infringement of Rules and safety regulations, coaching and disqualification. Details are in Section 9 of the General Technical Rules. 10.0 EQUIPMENT CONTROL Rifles and other equipment must be examined by the Equipment Control Section prior to the beginning of a competition. Details are in Section 10 of the General Technical Rules. 11.0 SCORING PROCEDURES For more information on Scoring Procedure, see General Technical Rules, Section 11. 11.1 Pit Target Marking As soon as the Marker receives the signal, he must indicate the shot in accordance with Rule 11.2. 11.2 Indication of shots 11.2.1 The indication of shots must be carried out in accordance with the following system. As soon as the Marker in the pit receives a signal for marking, he must: 11.2.1.1 Lower the target. 11.2.1.2 Cover the hole with a transparent paster and overlay a contrasting plaster to mark the location of the last shot (except 50m events, see Rule 11.1). 11.2.1.3 Raise the target. 11.2.1.4 Show the value of the hit by the disking system described in Rule 11.2.2 and 11.2.3. 11.2.2 When the discoing system is used to indicate shot values in 300m events, it must be done with a thin circular disc 200mm to 250mm in diameter. It is painted black on one side and white on the other and mounted on a thin staff which is normally fastened on the white side 30mm to 50mm to the right of the center. For 50m marking the disc should be 50mm to 80mm in diameter. 11.2.3 The value of hits will be shown as follows: 11.2.3.1 The position of the last hit must be marked as described in Rule 11.2.1.2. 11.2.3.2 The value of the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 hits must be shown by placing the disc, black side toward the firing line, on the appropriate spot on the target frame in the raised position as shown in Figure 8. 11.2.3.3 If the hit is a nine, the disc must be moved up and down twice over the black aiming bullseye on the target with the white side of the disc facing the firing line. 11.2.3.4 If the hit is a ten, the disc, with the white side facing the firing line, must be moved twice in a clockwise circle in front of the black aiming mark, as shown in Figure 8. 11.2.3.5 A shot that does not hit the target is marked only by moving the black side of the marking disc three or four times sideways across the face of the target. 11.2.3.6 If the hit is on the target card, but not in the scoring area, it is marked by first indicating a miss and then by showing the position of the hit. [Image] Figure 8: Shot signaling diagram 11.2.4 The sighting target must always be clearly marked in order to avoid shots being fired at the wrong target (see General Technical Rule 3.3). In the case of pit operated targets, the sighting target must not appear at all while the shooter is firing competition shots. 11.2.5 In 50m - shooting the signaling of shot values is not compulsory. It may be dispensed with even if pit operated targets are being used in order to simplify the operation. In this case, the Register Keeper must have a telescope at his disposal to register the estimated scores of the shots for the benefit of spectators. The shooter will also need a telescope in order to observe his shots. 11.2.6 In Air Rifle shooting, the shots must not be marked. 12.0 TIE-BREAKING Ties in Olympic events (specified in Article 3.2 of the ISSF General Regulations) will be decided after the qualification stage and before the Finals according to STR for Final Competitions in Olympic Shooting Disciplines, Art. 1.1 and 1.1.1.1. Ties in non-Olympic events and categories will be decided as follows: No ties for shooters with perfect scores will be broken. 12.1 Individual Ties: 12.1.1 In the event of tied scores for the first eight places, the order of ranking must be determined by the following rules taken consecutively until the tie is resolved: 12.1.1.1 The highest score in the last ten shot series working backward by 10 shot series until the tie is broken. 12.1.1.2 The highest number of 10's, 9's, 8's, etc. 12.1.1.3 The highest number of inner tens. 12.1.1.4 If any ties remain, the shooters must be given the same ranking. 12.1.2 All other individual ties: Ties for the 9th place and below must be listed in equal rank, with the appropriate number of spaces left vacant below the tied position before the next ranking is numbered. The listing must be in alphabetic (Latin) order using the shooters' family names. 12.2 Team Ties: Ties for the first three places in team events must be decided by totaling the results of all members of a team and following the procedures for breaking individual ties described in Rule 12.1. Ties for 4th place and below must be listed in alphabetic order of the nations using the ISSF (IOC) abbreviations. 13.0 PROTESTS AND APPEALS Details on protests and appeals can be found in Section 13 of the General Technical Rules. 13.1 When paper targets are used, the team official or shooter has the right to see the protested shot hole(s) but is not permitted to touch the target(s). 14.0 PROTOCOL: AWARDS AND RECORDS Details on awards and records can be found in Section 14 of the General Technical Rules. 15.0 MEDIA RELATIONS Details on media relations can be found in Section 15 of the General Technical Rules. 15.1 All shooters must wear identification or start numbers on the back of the outer garment above the waistline during the full time of the competition. [Image] Figure 9: Specifications for 300m Standard Rifle and Air Rifle Measurements for Dimensions C, D, E, F, and J, are from Centerline of Barrel 300m Air Standard Rifle Rifle A. Length of front sight tunnel 50mm 50mm B. Diameter of front sight tunnel 25mm 25mm C. Distance from center of the front 40mm 40mm sight ring or top of post to center of bore either directly above or offset (except for those shooters firing from the right shoulder but using their left eye). D. Depth of forend 90mm 90mm E. Lowest point of pistol grip 140mm 140mm F. Lowest point of stock or toe of butt 220mm 220mm plate with the butt plate in its maximum downward position G. Depth of curve of butt plate 20mm 20mm H. Heel to toe length of butt plate 153mm 153mm I. Total thickness (breadth) of forend 60mm 60mm J. Width of cheek piece from centerline 40mm 40mm of barrel K. Movement of butt plate, upward or 30mm 30mm downward from the neutral position K1. Offset of butt plate from the center 15mm 15mm line of the normal end of the butt left or right or the butt plate may be turned on a vertical axis a maximum of 15 degrees. L. Trigger weight 1500 grams Free - No Set Trigger No Set Trigger M. Weight with sights 5.5 kg 5.5 kg incl. hand stop N. The front sight may not extend yes yes beyond the apparent muzzle of the rifle of both, 300m Standard and Air Rifle O. Standard Rifle: The overall length 762mm --- of the barrel including extension O1. Air Rifle: Total length of the Air --- 850mm Rifle system 16.0 LIST OF ALL FIGURES Page Number FIGURE 1: BUTT PLATE AND HOOK - ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS 205 FIGURE 2: PISTOL GRIP - HEEL REST 209 FIGURE 3: DEVICE FOR MEASURING THICKNESS 210 FIGURE 4: DEVICE FOR MEASURING STIFFNESS 211 FIGURE 5: SHOOTING JACKET AND TROUSERS 212 FIGURE 6: SHOOTING SHOE 215 FIGURE 7: SHOOTING GLOVES 216 FIGURE 8: SHOT SIGNALING DIAGRAM 236 FIGURE 9: SPECIFICATIONS FOR 300M STANDARD RIFLE AND AIR RIFLE 238 17.0 INDEX (GTR = General Technical Rules) Accessories 4.9 Added Weights 4.5.9.1;4.6.7.1 Air Rifle 4.6; Figure 9 Allocation of Firing Points GTR 7.1 7.5 Ammunition 4.10 Appeals GTR 13.4 Blinder 4.2.5.3 Butt Plate 4.5.5; 4.6.3; Figure 9 Butt Plate and Hook 4.2.4; Figure 1 Cheek piece, Rifle Stock 4.5.7; 4.6.5 Chief Range Officer GTR 5.1 1.4.3; 1.5.2 Clock, Range GTR 3.6.7 Clothing Regulations 4.1.5; 4.8; Figure 3 Clothing Regulations Measuring Device 4.8.2; Figure 3 and 4 Clothing Regulations Reinforcement and Padding 4.8.8; Figure 5 Clothing Regulations Shooting Gloves 4.8.6; Figure 7 Clothing Regulations Shooting Jacket 4.8.3; Figure 5 Clothing Regulations Shooting Shoes 4.8.5; Figure 6 Clothing Regulations Shooting Trousers 4.8.4; Figure 5 Clothing Regulations Under Clothing 4.8.7 Coaching on the Firing Line GTR 9.5 Compensators and Muzzle Brakes 4.1.2 Competition Rules 6.5 Competition Shots Before "START" or After 2.5.4; 6.5.8 "STOP" Competition Shots Crossfires 6.6.4 Competition Shots Nullifying a Shot 6.6.4.8 Competition Shots Per Competition 6.4.1-6.4.7 Competition Shots Per Target 6.1 Competition Shots Not in Scoring Rings 6.5.9 Competition Shots Too many shots in 6.6.2 Competition Competition Shots Too many shots on Target 6.6.3 Correction Lenses 4.2.5.1 Deduction of Points 6.6.4.9 Dry Firing Air Rifle 6.4.1.5 Dry Firing Competition 6.5.4 Dry Firing Definition 4.1.4 Ear Protection GTR 2.8 2.8 Electronic Target GTR 6.1.E.T.; 8.3; 3.22 Elimination Events Outdoor Competitions 7.3 Entries Submission GTR 7.2 Equipment Approval GTR 10.6-10.9 Equipment Control 10.0 Equipment Examination GTR 4.1.1 10.0 Equipment General 4.1 Eye Protection GTR 2.9 2.9 Firing Point Distribution GTR 7.1; 7.2 7.1; 7.5 Gauge, Scoring GTR 11.11 Gun Malfunctions 8.0 Gun Malfunctions - Allowable Malfunctions in 8.1.1 Finals Hand Stop 4.5.9.3; 4.6.7.3 Figure 9 "M" Heel Rest 4.5.6; 4.6.4; 4.7; Figure 2 Identification (Start) Numbers GTR 5.2.3; 15.1; 15.3 Infringements, Disciplinary Rules General GTR 6.6; 9.6 Inner Ten (X'ring) GTR 3.1.4 Kneeling 6.3.3 Kneeling Roll 4.9.4 Late for a Competition 6.6.1.3 Leaving the Firing Line GTR 9.5.1-3 Left-handed Shooters GTR 1.4.1 Lighting 10m Ranges GTR 3.15.4; Fig. 10 Magazine Use 2.5.1 Malfunction 8.0; 8.1.1 Measuring Device 4.8.2; Figure 3 and 4 Palm Rest 4.2.6 Penalties Points Deduction GTR 9.5.3; 9.6.2+6+7+10 Penalties Disqualification GTR 9.6.3; 9.6.5-8 Penalties General GTR 9.6.3; 9.6; 9.7 Penalties Warning GTR 9.5.3; 9.6.1; GTR 9.6.5.1; GTR 9.6.9+10 Pistol Grip 4.5.6; 4.6.4; 4.7; Figure 2 Pit Target Marking 5.4; 11.1+2; Figure 8 Positions 6.3 Practice Shooting GTR 7.7 Preparation Period 6.5.1 Prone 6.3.1 Protests General GTR 5.2.5; 13.0 Protests Scoring GTR 13.1 13.3 Protests Written GTR 13.2 Range Officer Responsibilities GTR 5.2 GTR 1.4.3; 1.5.2; 5.1.1+2 Range Officials GTR 5.0 1.4.3; 1.5.2 Ranges and Firing Points GTR 3.0 Register Keeper 5.3 Results GTR 11.12; 15.2; 15.4 Rifle 50m Rifle 4.2; Figure 1 Rifle 50m Sport Rifle 4.3; Figure 1 Rifle 300m Rifle 4.4 Rifle 300m Standard Rifle 4.5; Figure 9 Rifle Events GTR 6.4 7.1; 7.3 Rifle Grip 4.5.6; 4.6.4; 4.7; Figure 2 Rules, Obeying GTR 9.1; 9.2 Safety GTR 2.0 2.0 Scoring Procedures GTR 11.0 Scoring Ties Individual GTR 12.1 12.0; 12.1;12.2 Scoring Ties Team GTR 12.2 12.3 Shooting Box or Bag 4.9.2 Shooting Events 6.0 Shooting Events 300m Rifle 3 Positions 6.4.6 Shooting Events 300m Rifle Prone 6.4.5 Shooting Events 300m Standard Rifle 3 6.4.7 Positions Shooting Events 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women 6.4.4 Shooting Events 50m , 3 Positions, 3 x 40 6.4.3 Shooting Events 50m , 60 Prone 6.4.2 Shooting Events Air Rifle 6.4.1 Shooting Mats GTR 4.9.3 3.12.1.2 Shooting Positions Kneeling 6.3.3 Shooting Positions Prone 6.3.1 Shooting Positions Standing 6.3.2 Shooting Schedule GTR 6.4 7.1; 7.3 Shooting Time Limits 6.4 Shot Value GTR 11.10 Shots before "START" or "STOP" 2.5.4; 6.5.8 Sighting Shots Additional Sighting Targets 6.5.10.1; 8.2.1; 8.2.2 Sighting Shots Number 6.5.7 Sighting Shots On wrong Competition Target 6.6.4.2 Sighting Targets GTR 6.2 3.3 Sighting Targets Number per Event 6.2.1-6.2.3 Sights all Rifles 4.2.5 Sling 4.2.7 Sound Producing 4.1.6 Spotting Telescope 4.2.5.1; 4.9.1 Standing 6.3.2 Start Numbers 15.1 Stock Forend, Air and Standard Rifle 4.5.6; 4.6.4; Figure 9 Substitute Shooter GTR 6.5.5; 7.4 Targets GTR 3.1 Targets Changing 5.3.3; 6.4.1.4; 6.5.2.1 Targets Numbering GTR 11.5 Targets Verification, Dimension GTR 3.1.1; 3.1.2 Team Leaders' Responsibilities GTR 9.1; 9.2; 9.3 Tie Breaking 12.0 Time Announcement 6.5.10.4 Titles and Medals GTR 14.7 Too many shots in competition 6.6.2 Too many shots on target 6.6.3 Training Times GTR 7.7 Wind Flags 300m and 50m GTR 3.7 World Records GTR 14.0 22riflee99.doc/17.06.99 20:35