There will be classes for both conventional smallbore sling and smallbore f class fsbr. Nra smallbore rifle rules apply to the smallbore courses, except where specific exceptions are made. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. The governing body for the sport in in the us is the nra and there is an entire rule book available free here in pdf format that you can download or print for free. Nras competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of.
Smallbore rifle rules 3position missouri 4h shooting. Read and know the rules the following rules are established to conduct and participate in smallbore rifle competitions. National records may only be established in registered tournaments rule 17. All entry fees are used to offset the cost of the postal program. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions. Rifles and equipment as stated in the nra fclass tr rules, except ammunition must be.
There are two types of rifles used in smallbore silhouette the smallbore hunting rifle and the smallbore silhouette rifle. Grip safety operated by normal holding of the firearm 3. Nra explore nra marksmanship qualification program. Disciplinespecific standards are listed with each course of fire. Equipment use equipment as specified in section 3 of the nra rules books. The applicable nra rule has been included in italics for. Driving from either the east or west on interstate 8090, get off the. All shots visually close to any scoring ring must be plugged. Attached is the updated and reformatted rulebook for 2018 which includes assa fclass smallbore competition ref.
The irregular shapes of the targets, the team work and the hit or miss style of the competition makes silhouette shooting a unique experience in. National rifle association competitive shooting division postal program coordinator. Smallbore rifle rules official rules for assa rifle competitions current revision. Nsra rules and regulations are also available in printed form a5 loose leaf from the showroom, price. In any situation where this guide is silent or ambiguous refer to the april 20 edition, including any updates of the nra smallbore rifle rules. Check the rulebooks that govern the disciplines you shoot to see this years changes. The nra conducts various postal matches, many of which are in cooperation with national and fraternal organizations. The 2020 cmp smallbore rifle rules establish new smallbore rifle distinguished badges. Smallbore silhouette rifle rules the following is an edited summary of the rules for rimfire silhouette competition. Note rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the previous rule book are marked thus. Drop safeties incorporated to prevent discharge if the firearm is accidentally dropped 4.
These rules are a precis of the april 20 edition of the nra smallbore rifle rules. Idaho 4h shooting sports rules university of idaho. Smallbore rifle, download the nra smallbore rifle rule book smallbore rifle rule. Your direct input over the last several weeks has been instrumental in keeping our rules up to date and in line with the needs of the respective smallbore rifle disciplines. Nra gun safety rules the fundamental nra rules for safe gun handling are. Competitors will comply with the current nra smallbore rifle rules. From a young shooters first bb gun to sophisticated air rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, pistols and rifles, the nra marksmanship qualification program offers shooters a selfpaced training platform to develop their shooting skills. The 2019 nra smallbore nationals will be held july 1628, and will once again feature the lones wigger iron man trophy awarded to the high scoring shooter over the entire match. The brownells nra day may not be known as or called something else by an event director, sponsor, group, range or organization. Rules in which major changes have been made since pub. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the nra smallbore rifle committee in care of the national rifle association.
Cmp smallbore rifle competition rules are established by the. Smallbore rifle shooting evolved from events developed to provide low cost practice. This guide is intended to provide an understanding of the competition and the rules applying. Tents may be set up under the trees in the vendor area. An unabridged copy of the rules may be obtained from nra. When using or storing a gun, always follow these nra rules. Any club, group, range, or organization may apply to conduct a brownells nra day event.
Entry closing date entries may be made at any time provided scores are returned or postmarked to the nra by december 27th. Firing may be done any time after firing reports are received from the nra. Nra competition rule changes for 2016 daily bulletin. Nra sporter air rifle rule book revised january 2020 want to know more for more. Hunters pistol smallbore hunters pistol pistol silhouette rules. Corrective sights as defined in nra smallbore rule 3. Nra nationals fclass shooters and assa nationals 8 fclass shootersthose numbers are horrible for national events. Definition and pictures of the positions are included with these official rules or the nra rulebook for smallbore rifle. Smallbore rifle rule changes nra competitive shooting. Nra smallbore rifle rules south texas marksmanship. Scores fired in these competitions using the fclass modified targets will be used for classification. The rules do not apply to international shooting union type. Application forms are available from nra on request.
The dewar course is the same course of fire that is used at the national championships held at camp perry. If rifle is equipped with a magazine, only one round may be loaded in the magazine at a time. Scoring each target must be scored by two individuals and in accordance with nra smallbore rifle rules, section 14, scoring. Pick up teams, teams composed of competitor s who cannot prove membership in the same club or group rule 2. These rules provide for the efficient and orderly operation of a competition. Use equipment as specified in section 3 of the nra rules books. The nra sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. Shooters who are not familiar with shooting terms targets, equipment, positions, scoring procedures, etc. Courses of fire smallbore 3position aggregate course 10 shots each position guidelines nra smallbore rifle rules apply to the smallbore courses, except where specific exceptions are made. Revised april 20 air rifle smallbore free rifle smallbore sport rifle 300 meter rifle. Nraexplore is the resource for all programs of the national rifle association. The activities of the nsra are governed by a number of sets of rules, each to meet specific purposes. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links.
Forward recommendations for rule changes to the silhouette committee in care of the national rifle association. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links in the table below. Electronic scoring devices that score paper targets must be calibrated before the start of the match. State championships will be registered tournaments. National rifle association official rules and regulations to govern. Match entry form nra4h 3p smallbore rifle postal complete this entry form and send with entry fee to. Nra smallbore rifle rule book revised january 2020, smallbore rule. The targets are then scored and scores are reported to nra for ranking and awards. The f class target is out already, and yes its half the size of conventional target. Smallbore rifle match smallbore silhouette rifle nra rule 3. Competitors who do not have a smallbore rifle classification cmp, nra or usa shooting must compete in the master class for their first. It is based on the use of lightweight air rifles for shooting in three positions and is modelled on.
Sights iron sights as specified in the nra rules books may be used. In all cases where specific rules are not given here, the appropriate rules for high power rifle competition shall be used. These rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned pistol competition. I am saying with a small rule change you can open up a whole new breed of new shooters to help save the dying side of the nra smallbore. National rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road. Rules state match 200392402 kansas 4h youth development.
The intent of this rule is to prevent the use of a table type device. Rifles standard silhouette rifle a rifle, meeting the following specifications. Guidelines nra smallbore rifle rules apply to the smallbore courses except when noted. Match entry form nra 4h 3p smallbore rifle postal complete this entry form and send with entry fee to. Nra s competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, for everyone from the novice to the worldclass competitor. On the onefifth scale targets used in smallbore rifle all feet should be 1 inch. Metallic silhouette involves shooting at steel targets shaped like game animals at varying distances, seeking to knock the metal targets over. No restrictions on weight, stockbarrel design or dimensions. Alternates must also be named before firing and used only on a no show basis as an alternate when a regularly named team member doesnt show. No tents or umbrellas may be set up behind the firing line.
Rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all pistol silhouette competition national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised may 2018 2011, the national rifle association of america long range pistol smallbore pistol hunters pistol smallbore hunters pistol air pistol. Rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the previous rule book are marked thus. Rules in which major changes have been made are as. Smallbore rifle will also be required to shoot a smallbore rifle silhouette class. Nsra rules and regulations contain the basic rules for the conduct of shooting events. The types of tournaments which are sanctioned are listed in rule 1. A telescopic sight is any sighting system including a lens or lenses and. Except that ssaa rules covering protests and appeals and stuck live round apply over any other rules. Nra rifle silhouette rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all rifle silhouette competitions national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised march 2016 2016, the national rifle association of america high power rifle smallbore rifle air rifle black powder cartridge rifle. If specific exceptions are not made, the official nra rules apply. Entry closing date entries may be made at any time provided targets and firing reports are returned or postmarked to the nra by december 27th. A postal match is a match in which competitors fire on their home ranges using targets which have been marked for identification. Cmp smallbore rifle competition rules are established by.
Details you may be offline or with limited connectivity. I am struggling to understand what the course of fire is for an nra sanctioned smallbore fclass tournament. Usa shooting is an organization that prepares young shooters to compete in events including the. The 2018 winner, elizabeth gratz, was able to win this coveted award by outscoring her fellow competitors over the duration of the 11day tournament. Rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the previous rule book are marked thus 1. All competition officials and competitors must be familiar with these rules and ensure that they are followed and enforced 1. Positions all prone or 3position a combination of prone. Manual safety operated by the shooter while handling the firearm 2. Nra smallbore rifle fclass national championship to debut.
Competition rulebooks civilian marksmanship program. Read and know the rules the following rules are established. Texas 4h shooting sports project 3position smallbore rifle rules. Turn to page 6 for the nra basic rules of gun safety. The fundamental nra rules for safe gun handling are.
Small bore 22 rifle central illinois precision shooters. National rifle association official rules for smallbore rifle matches these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned smallbore rifle competition. One nra distinguished smallbore rifleman award will be issued for allprone shooting and one for fsbr. Smallbore rifle silhouettes are standard 15 scale steel chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams as specified in section 4 of the nra rifle silhouette rules. I wont repeat the entire rule book in this article. The program, range facilities and officials must comply with standards established by the nra. These rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned rifle silhouette competition. Here is a link to the pdf file of the nra smallbore rule book. Ill just cover a few of the most frequently asked questions below for rifle small bore. Read the rules these rules provide for the efficientand orderly operation of a tournament. Its not just punching holes in round paper targets. Nra three position and cmp rimfire sporter rifle the state 4h shoot planning committee reserves the right to. Any rules not covered in section 23 will be referred to in the normal rules of sections 1 through 22.
Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tourna. I have read over the nra smallbore rule book a couple of times. National rifle association official rules for precision pistol matches official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all precision pistol matches. Rules current nra smallbore rifle rules will govern. If recalibration is necessary during the match, all prior targets. The specifics of the match such as rifle requirements, rests, and sights may be found in the provisional smallbore rifle fclass rules section 23, found on page 65 of the current nra smallbore rifle rulebook. The cmp rules committee is established by the cmp board of directors and has full authority to adopt and modify these rules. To qualify, the event must be promoted as a brownells nra day event in all paperwork, advertisements, media pieces and handouts. Smallbore rifle air rifle black powder cartridge rifle lever action nra rifle silhouette rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all rifle silhouette competitions national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised march 2016 2016, the national rifle association of america high. Sights iron sights as specified in the nra rule book may be used. Classification would again from what i understsnd would be palma fsbr.
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