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The rules for the club league are based on the BFTA GP rules
which are fairly substantial. It looks complex, but it all makes sense
once you start. If you've not shot a competition before, partner with
someone who has and they'll help you get around the course. Although the
BFTA rules look fairly formal, it's pretty easy but we wanted to use the same
rules as the governing body so if you do go to a BFTA competition you'll know
what to do.
General
7 rounds of which your best 5 scores count
£5 entry fee payable in advance. Probationary members
may pay this upon reaching full member status and their previous scores will
count. All entry fees will go to the prize fund as will the range fees of
visitors who wish to shoot the course
No laser rangefinders are permitted
The BFTA rules permit 2 minutes per lane from the moment you
put the scope to your eye. If you're taking an age and causing a queue you
will be timed, but generally we won't.
All general club rules will apply
Non members may shoot the course on payment of the
appropriate range fee but only SBFTC members will be awarded cups or prizes.
Magazines (if fitted) must be removed between lanes
You may share a rifle with your partner
The range officer/marshal may split up and reallocate
disruptive partners. See also the rule regarding arguing
All targets must be shot in sequence. A target shot out
of sequence is a miss and scores 0. No second goes
No arguing. Anyone caught arguing or generally
disagreeing will be docked a point
You may shoot the freestyle shots prone if you prefer and you
may use a ground mat.
Everyone shoots the same course
There will be 2 standing and 2 kneeling targets per course
and these are compulsory. You may nominate to take kneeling shots standing
without penalty.
The range officer/marshals decision is final regarding claims
of "I hit it and it didn't fall over". Refer also to the earlier rule
regarding arguing
To qualify as a junior you must hold a junior membership
(i.e. have been under 18 at your last membership renewal) and the best Junior will be the junior with the highest score
regardless of class.
Anyone pretending to be a junior will be docked points
Prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, open class winner,
sporting class winner and best junior
BFTA rules
Open Class
1 GUNS
Air rifles of any calibre, which comply with the Statutory Regulations and BFTA
Limitations in force at the time of the event, may be used. In an event
specified for Air pistols, the Statutory Regulations together with the BFTA
Limitations for Air pistols shall apply.
2 SIGHTS
Any form of sighting system may be used with the exception of Laser sights. No
separate device, designed specifically for range-finding may be used.
3 EQUIPMENT TESTING
The Organisers must reserve the right to Chronograph any Rifle or Pistol used at
any shoot that is subject to the BFTA rules. This can be done before, during, or
after the shoot at the Chief Marshals discretion
a. The BFTA has declared a maximum pellet speed for rifles of 5 fps below the 12
ft/lbs limit, this is for the actual pellet being used by the shooter on the
day.
5 fps below 6 ft/lbs will apply for pistols.
b. A maximum of three shots will be allowed over the chronograph. Failure of the
gun to comply with 3) a. above will disqualify that gun for the whole event. Any
competitor whose gun fails the chronograph test will have their card marked as
void but they may complete the course if they wish with another gun to help
maintain the group they are shooting in.
c. Deformed pellets may not be used for the testing process and pellets used for
testing must be of the same brand and weight as those being used in the
competition.
4 AMMUNITION
Any design of pellet that is completely made of lead or lead alloy may be used.
5 CHIEF MARSHALL & INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES
Prior to each shoot, the organisers will appoint and clearly identify a Chief
Marshal and, if required, a Deputy. The responsibility of this appointment is
the implementation of these rules and the overall safety and conduct throughout
the shoot. The Chief Marshal or the Deputy will be present and contactable
throughout the duration of the shoot. In any matters arising from, or not
covered by these rules, the Chief Marshals decision shall be final. Buddy
marshalling shall be used for the club league.
6 MAIN EVENT TARGETS
Fall when hit targets shall be used. All targets shall be clearly and
consecutively numbered both at the target and the firing line. The hit zones
shall be circular and of a contrasting colour to the faceplate. Course builders
should allow for shooters, who are affected by colour blindness, recommended
target colour combinations are black and white and/or black and yellow. The use
of simulated hit zones on any other part of the faceplate is prohibited.
Standard hit zones shall be between 40 and 45 mm in diameter. The course may
contain targets with reduced diameter hit zones, provided that they do not
exceed 25% of the total number of targets in the course.
The following limitations shall apply to reduced hit zone targets…
a. The hit zone shall not be less than 25mm in diameter.
b. The furthest target shall be no more than 35 yds (32 metres) from the firing
line.
c. No enforced positional shots are allowed on these targets, eg standing or
kneeling.
7 COURSE OF FIRE
For the club league a full course of fire shall consist of 20 targets.
A full course of fire must be completed for a score to be deemed valid excepting
any circumstance under Rule 15. (Leaving the firing line)
The minimum distance for any target from the firing line shall be 8 yards (7
metres) and the maximum distances of any target from the firing line shall be 55
yards (50 metres) it should be made clear at each shoot which measure has been
used.
Any targets designated as standing and/or kneeling should be clearly visible
from all shooting positions within the respective lane.
The total number of targets designated as standing and/or kneeling must not
exceed 20% of the total of targets on that course and these positional targets
should be divided as equally as possible. For the purpose of the club
league there shall be 2 standing and two kneeling shots that shall not exceed a
distance of 45yds (43 metres)
8 TARGET SEQUENCE
All targets must be shot in numerical order. In the event of a target being shot
out of sequence, the competitor shall forfeit the omitted target, being credited
with a ‘miss’ and resume shooting at the target immediately following it. Out of
sequence shots involving targets in another lane require the above procedure to
be followed. In this case the target shot out of sequence shall be shot as
normal upon reaching that lane.
9 SCORING
Scoring shall be on the basis of one point for each hit and zero for a miss. A
hit shall be awarded when the target falls. Any movement of the plate which does
not result in the target or the hit zone falling shall be scored a miss. A Hit
shall be marked with a X and a Miss marked with a 0. Any declaration on the
score card must be correctly filled in. The declaration shall state "To the best
of knowledge and belief the equipment listed by me conforms to the current legal
requirement".
10 SHOOTING
Any shooting position is allowed, but some lanes may be designated as
‘standing’, or ‘kneeling’. In the event of a competitor not being able to
conform to the above disciplines a concession may be granted to the competitor
prior to starting the competition.
All shots, from whatever shooting position must be made with the competitor
wholly behind the firing line but able to touch it.
Fully adjustable Rifle Stocks are permitted to accommodate various shooting
styles and positions with no limitation as to design. Additional attachments are
not permitted to be added or removed during the course of the event.
Only one shot is allowed at any one target.
Definitions of the shooting positions:
Prone: The Gun and forearm, from elbow to fingertips, must be clear of any
artificial or natural support.
Kneeling: There shall be only 3 points of contact with the ground (2 feet and 1
knee). The rear foot shall be upright and straight in line with the knee. A
legal seat may only be used to support the rear foot and/or ankle, or to keep
the knee clean provided that the foot has contact with the ground. Only the
leading hand may support the gun and the leading hand must be unsupported from
the wrist forward. The wrist is deemed to be the centre of the hinged joint
between the forearm and the hand.
Standing: Shots taken in a standing position without the aid of any support
other than the ones previously mentioned in these rules.
Disabilities: Paraplegic competitors and others with physical disabilities may
use aids and/or varied positions as agreed with the Chief Marshal. Each case
will be judged on its own merit ensuring there is no unfair gain or loss of
advantage.
11 TIME PER LANE
In the event of a competitor delaying excessively, the Marshall may time the
lane, with the time starting when the eye is put to the sight. The time will be
continuous, with the number of minutes allowed equating to the number of targets
in that lane. (Timing is mandatory for all BFTA events)
If the total time exceeds 2 minutes the competitor will forfeit any `hit`
obtained after the expiry of the allotted time.
For the purposes of the club league, timing will not occur unless the competitor
is taking an unreasonably long time.
12 SEATING
The maximum height for any form of seating is 4 inches (100 mm), including any
backrest. Beanbags should be measured when flattened between 2 boards. The seat
may only be used as an aid to sitting or kneeling shots using the above rules
and for no other purpose.
Variations on this rule may be applied at the discretion of the Chief Marshal in
recognition of a competitor’s disability, providing there is no unfair gain or
loss of advantage.
13 DISPUTED SCORES
Any disputed score must be made prior to leaving the target. Under no
circumstances should the competitor touch the reset cord until the dispute has
been resolved. Targets should be checked by the Chief Marshal or his/her deputy
whose decision shall be final. Any target found to be defective should be
repaired or replaced and re-shot.
14 PENALTIES
The penalty for un-safe practice, or any form of cheating is disqualification,
with The Club reserving the right to take further action.
15 LEAVING THE FIRING LINE
A competitor may only leave the firing line with the permission of a marshal and
under the following conditions: -
a. Voluntary abandonment of the shoot, in which case his score to that point
will be presented as a valid result.
b. To effect a repair to equipment which has been rendered unsafe or incapable
of firing a shot by whatever means. This does not include zero-shift of optical
equipment or poorly zeroed systems.
c. Any other reason deemed valid by the Chief Marshal or Deputy. (Personal
Comfort etc.)
Note: In Rule 15) b, the competitor may replace the offending part or equipment
with the permission of the Chief Marshal or Deputy. A visit to the zeroing range
is not permitted by the competitor or any person on his behalf, using the
repaired or exchanged equipment, before re-commencing the shoot. (Unless the
Chief Marshal grants specific permission).
In all the above cases the competitors scorecard must be handed to the Chief
Marshal or Deputy and his/her permission obtained to leave the firing line, with
a stipulated time for return. The card will be marked with the time of
departure. Any card not claimed within the designated time will be submitted for
scoring.
16 TIED SCORES
In the event of tied scores a shoot-off shall decide the final placings. The
course of fire and the targets must be representative of the event. This
will only occur should there be a tie at the final shoot of the club league.
17 FIRING LINE CONDUCT
Coaching or persistent barracking of a competitor in competition is not allowed.
Rifles and/or equipment will NOT be shared on the firing line (except in the
circumstances below). In the event of a ‘cease fire’ order, guns will be
discharged safely into the ground and the muzzle kept angled downwards. Targets
must NOT be sighted during a cease fire. Guns will only be sighted, shouldered
or discharged over a recognised firing line. Guns will always be kept un-loaded
and un-cocked when not in use.
Should a competitor’s gun, sight or any other equipment break down having begun
a shotgun-start competition, the following will apply.
1 ) The competitor may not leave the firing line, but, a replacement gun may be
given to him/her and the faulty gun etc. removed from the course. The
replacement gun will be tested over the chronograph at the earliest opportunity.
2 ) If the competitor’s partner/s are in agreement he/she may continue by
sharing a gun with one or more of them, again the faulted equipment shall be
removed from the course.
Either 1 ) and 2 ) above must take place in agreement with the chief marshal.
(Coaching may be allowed by team members for certain Team events at the
discretion of the Chief Marshal). All practice shooting or zeroing must be
restricted to the zeroing range. No practice shots may be fired on the main
course until all shoot-offs have been concluded.
NOTE: for the club league, sharing of a rifle is permitted.
18 CLASS OF ENTRY
If used, there will be classes of entry per the BFTA Grading system. Shooters
may elect to shoot in a higher grade. This does not effect their listed grading
unless results alter their grading percentage. Supervision of shooters under the
age of 18 years will be in accordance with legal requirements.
NOTE: A shooting partner in competition does not necessarily constitute
supervision of a shooter under 14 years of age. The above age limits are subject
to variation if the law changes at any time during the shooting season. In
the case of Juniors they will shoot in a group which contains a parent or
guardian.
19 DRUGS, ALCOHOL and GENERAL BEHAVIOR
The carrying and/or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly
prohibited, handling or usage of a gun will not be permitted by any person who
has consumed alcohol or illegal drugs.
Offensive language or anti-social behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.
Sporting Class
AIRGUNS
Air Rifles of any calibre, which comply with the Statutory Regulations and BFTA
Limitations in force at the time of the event, may be used. In any event
specified for Air Pistols the Statutory Regulations together with the BFTA
Limitations for Air pistols shall apply.
SIGHTS and SIGHTING
Any form of sighting system may be used with the exception of Laser sights. No
separate device designed specifically for range finding may be used. The power
of any telescopic sight must be limited to 12 (twelve) times magnification,
larger power sights may be turned down for the competition. The sight must
be set for distance, magnification (up to 12 times) and elevation in each lane
before looking through the sight at the first target. The sight settings from
the first target may not be varied or adjusted before shooting at the second
target.
GENERAL
If a Sporting Gun Competitor is partnered with a Field Target shooter the former
must shoot first, this is to ensure no unfair advantage is gained.
AMMUNITION
Any design of pellet that is completely made of lead or lead alloy may be used.
METHOD OF SCORING
Normal FT Scoring shall apply, 1 (one) point if the target falls and 0 (zero)
for the faceplate.
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