Match Disciplines & Rules

Shooting Disciplines Offered:

Air Rifle

.22 Rifle Open & Iron Peep Sights

.22 Rifle Telescopic Sights

.22 Competition Rifle

.22 Hand Gun

Target Shotgun

Archery Compound/ Recurve

Air Rifle

The distance will be 10 meters (33 feet). The course of fire will be standing only. Ten shots will be fired on each target, one shot per bull's-eye. There will be four targets. The International Rifle Rules will be used. .177 caliber pellets only.AR-5/10 target.

AIR RIFLE EVENTS

All air guns are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) when the gun is not being fired.

Pellets – Only wadcutters or semi-wadcutters in .177 cal. can be used in all three air pistol events to ensure clear holes in the target.

NATIONAL STANDARD THREE-POSITION SPORTER AIR RIFLE

TARGET

Electronic – single bull Air Rifle target (similar to AR 5/1) that will be scored using the Kongsberg Scoring System, operated by CMP staff. For more details about the Kongsberg System go to: http://thecmp.org/cmp-air-gun-ranges-receive-electronic-target-equipment-upgrade/

DISTANCE

10 meters or 33 feet

COURSE OF FIRE

60 record shots – 20 shots prone, 20 shots standing, 20 shots kneeling. See Rule 5.3.3 in the National standard 3-P Air Rifle Rules.

TIME LIMIT

See Rule 5.3.3, Prone – 20 record shots in 20 minutes, Standing – 20 record shots in 25 minutes, Kneeling – 20 record shots in 20 minutes.

Preparation period will be 8 minutes before match time.

APPROVED RIFLES

See National Standard Three Position Air Rifle Rules, 4.2/4.8

4.2.1, Approved Rifles/Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Crosman CH2000 (CO2), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 or compressed air), Daisy M599, Daisy M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy 888/887 (CO2), Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air, with non-adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate) and the Champions Choice T200 (CZ 200T, compressed air, with adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate). Daisy 887/888 rifles may have 2010 model replacement stocks.

CLOTHING

Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not

extend above the ankles. Shoes must be worn in all positions. No boots

are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets

are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. Tight fitting under-

garments known as compression clothing is not allowed. See Rule 4.3.1

NGB RULES

CMP 2018-2020 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 12^th Ed.

http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rules.pdf

SPORTER AIR RIFLE EVENT (STANDING)

TARGET

DISTANCE

10 meters or 33 feet

COURSE OF FIRE

40 shots standing.

TIME LIMIT

See Rule 5.3.4, 40 record shots in 50 minutes.

APPROVED RIFLES

See National Standard Three Position Air Rifle Rules, 4.2/4.8

4.2.1, Approved Rifles/Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Crosman CH2000 (CO2), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 or compressed air), Daisy M599, Daisy M853/753/ 953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy 888/887 (CO2), Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air, with non-adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate) and the Champions Choice T200 (CZ 200T, compressed air, with adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate). Daisy 887/888 rifles may have 2010 model replacement stocks.

CLOTHING

Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not

extend above the ankles. Shoes must be worn in all positions. No boots

are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets

are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. Tight fitting under-

garments known as compression clothing is not allowed See Rule 4.3.1

NGB RULES

CMP 2018-2020 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 12^th Ed.

http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rules.pdf

NRA SPORTER AIR RIFLE SILHOUETTE

NRA Air Rifle Silhouettes, only 10 Meter Sporter Air Rifles approved by CMP Rule 4.2.1 for 10 meter matches will be allowed for Air Rifle Silhouettes.
In Silhouettes, No shooting boots or shoes, per NRA Rules 3.18 and NRA Rule 3.19
One sweat shirt will be allowed.

TARGET

1/10 scale, metallic silhouettes

DISTANCE AND COURSE OF FIRE

10 chickens - 20 yds., 10 pigs - 30 yds., 10 turkeys - 36 yds., 10 rams - 45 yds. in banks of 5 targets and shooting left to right on each bank of targets. Bottom bank will be shot first, top bank last. All Air Rifle Silhouette shooters must load and cock their own rifle.

TIME LIMIT

15 second ready time and 2 ½ minutes firing time for each bank of 5 targets

APPROVED RIFLES

See National Standard Three Position Air Rifle Rules, 4.2/4.8

Rifles that qualified for the 3-P and Standing events WILL be used for Silhouettes at the 4-H National Championships. Rifles will not weigh more than 11 lbs. with scope. No restrictions power of the scopes. Optical devices cannot project a beam on silhouettes.

SHOOTING POSITION

Rule 5.8 - Any standing position without artificial support. The rifle will be

supported by the hands and one shoulder. All parts of one hand must be

forward of the pistol grip. The chin may not rest on top of the comb. The

stock may not be hollowed, altered or manufactured so as to facilitate

chin contact. This does not preclude the use of abrasive materials or

finishes.

All Air Rifle Silhouette shooters must load and cock their own rifles.

SCORING

Targets knocked off the rail or laying in a non-vertical position on the rail,

in proper sequence, are scored as hits. Targets hit out of order will be

scored as misses.

TIE BREAKER

Tie scores for the top 10 individuals and top 5 teams only, will be

broken. In the event of a tied score, the score card will be reviewed and

the shooter with the most Ram hits will be declared the winner. If tie

remains, then by the most Turkey hits, then most Pig hits. If all animal

hits are the same, a shoot off on Rams will determine the winner. The

shooters will fire alternate shots until one shooter misses with the other

shooter hitting the target. Shooters will be allowed one warmup shot

with their spotter prior to firing their first tie breaker.

SPOTTER

Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may

have a scope or binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting.

The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice.

The spotter may not touch the shooter or the shooter’s equipment after

the shooter assumes their position on the firing line. Coaches may not

be Spotters. Spotters can only be a registered competitor within that

event.

CLOTHING

In Silhouettes, No shooting boots or shoes, per NRA Rules 3.18 and NRA Rule 3.19. One sweat shirt will be allowed.

NGB RULES

Squadding will be done in relays, with all targets and distances used in each relay.

See NRA Rule Book, Appendix A

NRA Rifle Silhouette Rules (January 2020 Edition)

https://competitions.nra.org/media/7825/nra-silhouette-rifle-rulebook.pdf

.22 Rifle Open & Iron Peep Sights

(Light Rifle 3.3) Three positions for A-32 target: prone, standing, kneeling. For each position, five shots will be fired on each of 2 targets, one shot per bull's-eye. 5 shots per row on TQ-14 target, one per silhouette. The distance will be 50 feet. One 1/4 inch aiming dot (any color) may be placed on target front, on each bull's-eye, for sighting purposes (dot centering not required). Slings may be used. The Smallbore Rifle Rules will be used. A-32 target and TQ-14 target.

.22 Rifle Telescopic Sights

(Light Rifle 3.3) Three positions: prone, standing, kneeling. For each position, five shots will be fired on each of 2 targets; one shot per bull's-eye. The distance will be 50 feet. Slings may not be used. The Smallbore Rifle Rules will be used. A-32 target.

.22 Competition Rifle

(Any Rifle 3.2) Three positions: prone, standing, kneeling. For each position, ten shots will be fired on one A-36 target, one shot per bull’s eye. 5 shots per row on TQ-14 target, one per silhouette. The distance will be 50 feet. Competition rifles may not have the sights changed to compete in other classes. Any sights may be used, including telescopic (sights: rule 3.7(a)). The Smallbore Rifle Rules will be used. A-36 and TQ-14 targets.

SMALLBORE RIFLE EVENTS

GENERAL RULES

All smallbore rifles are required to have the action open and a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) in place when the rifle is not being fired and is uncased. Either commercial or personally made flags are permitted.
There will be no separate awards for telescopic sights and open sight rifle class.
Cased rifles will be the last equipment to be brought to the range and the first to be removed from it.
Official weight of a rifle will be determined with the magazine inserted in the rifle.

SMALLBORE SILHOUETTE RIFLE

TARGET

1/5 scale paper silhouettes sized for 50 feet (TQ-14) Target

COURSE OF FIRE

Seniors, Intermediates, Juniors

5 chickens, 5 pigs, 5 turkeys and 5 rams at 50 feet

TIME LIMIT

15 second ready time and 2 ½ minutes firing time per bank of 5 targets

EQUIPMENT

NRA Smallbore silhouette rifle rules (rule 3.2) are identical to the High Power Silhouette Rifle (rule 3.1), except for ammunition. A synopsis follows: maximum weight – 10 pounds 2 ounces including sights. Any sights, telescopic or metallic, any safe trigger, stocks must be traditionally styled, conventional configurations such as factory rifle stocks or silhouette stocks as manufactured by Fajen, McMillan, H-S Precision and others and barrel: no longer than 30 inches.

AMMUNITION

Only factory loaded .22 caliber - short, long or long rifle. Hot loads,

such as “Stingers” are not permitted.

SHOOTING POSITION

Any standing position without artificial support. The rifle will be supported by the hands and one shoulder. All parts of one hand must be forward of the pistol grip.

SCORING

1 point for each target that is hit must break into the black, touching

Does not count only one score per animal (multiple shots in the Same animal only counts as one point)

SPOTTER

The spotter will accompany the shooter to the firing line, taking a safe position behind the shooter. May quietly Advise the shooter on shots/hits and time remaining. May not touch the shooter or the shooter’s equipment after the shooter assumes position on the firing line.

NGB RULES

NRA rifle Silhouette Rules ( 2020 Edition)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c0LbhxAHf7jVrmYcznOlkYNHd0qUne_8/view?usp=sharing

CMP RIMFIRE SPORTER RIFLE

Please read carefully, as there are event rules listed that may not be found in the CMP rule

8.1.1 Intent and Spirit - The intent and spirit of CMP Rimfire Sporter rules is to provide smallbore rifle target competitions where competitors use low-cost, readily available sporter type, .22 caliber rimfire rifles. Any rifle configuration or item of equipment that is not mentioned in these rules or that is contrary to the intent and spirit of these rules is prohibited. The rifles and equipment permitted in Rimfire Sporter are strictly limited in order to prevent an “equipment race” from occurring in the Rimfire Sporter discipline.

Note: In Timed Fire and Rapid Fire stages: after the “Load” command, all actions must be locked open prior to the “Start” command. Manually holding the action open is not permitted. Actions may not be unlocked or closed until the shooter is in the firing position with firearm safely pointed down range.

TARGET

B-19 CMP Rimfire Sporter Target

DISTANCE

25 yards and 50 yards

COURSE OF FIRE

30 shots for record

Senior and Intermediate

50 yards; Prone position-5 shots Slow fire & 5 shots rapid fire Sitting or Kneeling – 5 shots slow fire & 5 shots rapid fire

25 yards; Standing – 5 shots slow fire & 5 shots rapid fire

Junior

25 yards; Prone position – 5 shots slow fire & 5 shots rapid fire Sitting or kneeling – 5 shots slow fire & 5 shots rapid fire Standing- 5 shots slow fire & 5 shots rapid fire

TIME LIMIT

Slow fire- 5 shots in 5 minutes; Rapid fire- 5-shot strings in 25 seconds (semi-auto) or 30 seconds for manual repeater.

EQUIPMENT

Rifle: Overall weight of the rifle may not exceed 7.5 lbs., with sights. If sling is used; it may be removed when rifle is weighed.

Any type of action, semi-automatic or manually operated with a trigger pull of at least 3.0 lbs.

Stock: Must have standard sporter stock constructed of wood or synthetic material. Thumbhole stocks, adjustable butt plates or cheek pieces, and rails or adjustable (moveable) sling swivels are not permitted. Sling: Standard leather or web sling no wider than 1 1/4 inches may be used in the prone, sitting or kneeling positions. Must be fixed in at

least one position. (rails with adjustable sling swivels are not permitted). Sights: Open sights may be used; receiver sights or a scope not exceeding 6x magnification is permitted; the adjustment device on variable telescopes must be secured with tape or other similar means so that it cannot be changed during firing.

Barrel: In accordance with the intent of this event – Sporter rifle barrels only. Barrels of special composition (carbon) or non-factory styles (i.e. fluted) are not permitted.

NGB RULES

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iv5DmoFzjqDhOmEtsEa6cLu_zTTJM5GF/view?usp=sharing

.22 Hand Gun

(.22 Caliber Pistol or Revolver 3.4) Ten shots will be fired on each target. There will be four targets. The distance will be 50 feet. All targets will be fired in the standing position. A 2-handed grip will be allowed in all divisions. The NRA Pistol Rules will be used. B-2 target.

SMALLBORE PISTOL EVENTS

The Youth Safety Handgun Act, as included in the Gun Control Act of 1968, puts restrictions on the use and possession of handguns by youth under 18 years of age. Youth participating in National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational must, at all times, follow all provisions of this act.

Therefore, event officials will require “the prior written consent of the juvenile’s parent or guardian who is not prohibited by Federal, State, or local law from possessing a firearm.” This written permission must be in possession of the youth – even if a parent/guardian is present. We suggest a simple statement, reduced to wallet size with the name of the youth, a parent’s name, address, as well as their signature, and that of a witness and dates. The participant can laminate this card and keep it with the shooting kit or on their person. This document must be displayed at check-in. Failure to have this document will require the National Championships Committee to disqualify the shooter to avoid violation of federal law.

All smallbore pistols are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) when the handgun is uncased and not being fired. Cased pistols will be the last equipment to be brought to the range and the first to be removed from it.

All events are “single pistol” matches, meaning participants are to shoot the entire course of fire, with the same pistol. No pistol changes will be allowed between stages, and only one pistol per shooter is allowed on the line. Pistols may be replaced only if they are disabled or malfunctioning.

Paper Match

TARGET

NRA B-8

DISTANCE

25 yards

COURSE OF FIRE

10 shots slow fire, 10-timed fire and 10-rapid fire; (30 record shots)

TIME LIMIT

Slow fire: 5 minutes (10 shot string) Timed fire: 20 seconds per 5 shot string Rapid fire: 10 seconds per 5 shot string

EQUIPMENT

Standard Smallbore Pistol .22 caliber rim fire – The pistol may be any .22 rimfire pistol, either semi-automatic or revolver. The pistol shall most closely match the description of a pistol of the NRA Production Division – except as noted in Rule 3.1 3 or a rule specified in this synopsis. A Production Firearm is one which is or has been a catalog item readily available to the general public equipped with factory notch and post sights. All standard safety features of firearms must operate properly. The firearm shall have no visible internal or external modifications except as noted in the NGB rules.

Barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches.
Trigger pull not less than 2 pounds.
.22 caliber rimfire – long rifle
Open sights only (Arizona Invitational match rule). Rear sight may be adjustable, but sight radius no more than 10 inches.

SHOOTING POSITION

One-hand standing- Senior

Two-hand standing – Intermediate & Junior

NGB RULES

NRA Precision Pistol Rules (2020 Edition)

http://rulebooks.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Pistol/pistol-book.pdf

SMALLBORE HUNTER PISTOL SILHOUETTE

TARGET

½ scale paper targets sized for 50 feet (TQ-13)(TQ-12) Target

DISTANCE AND COURSE OF FIRE

All shooting in banks of 5 targets, shooting from left to right;

Senior & Intermediate

5 chickens, 5 pigs, 5 turkeys, 5 rams at 50 feet. 20 record shots.

FIRING ORDER

Each shooter will be assigned to starting position and on command they will fire at the five targets in that bank in order from left to right.

TIME LIMIT

30 second ready time and 2 minute firing time for each bank of 5 targets

EQUIPMENT

Any factory available smallbore pistol weighing no more than 5.0 pounds, operated with a trigger pull of at least 2.0 lbs., chambered for the .22 rimfire long rifle cartridge and having a factory standard barrel length of no more than 12 inches measured from breech face to muzzle equipped with any sights that do not project an image on the target. (NRA Pistol Silhouette Rule 3.1 and 3.2)

No bolt action pistols, including cannon bolt, turn bolt or straight bolt will be permitted.

SHOOTING POSITION

Only standing positions may be used, two-hand holds permitted but the

hands and arms must be free of the body and may not touch beyond the wrist. (NRA Rule 5.8)

SCORING

1 point for each target that is hit must break into the black, touching does not count only one score per animal (multiple shots in the same animal only counts as one point)

SPOTTER

Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting. The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice.

The spotter may not touch the shooter or the shooter’s equipment after

the shooter assumes their position on the firing line. The shooter must list the spotter on the registration form.

NGB RULES

NRA Pistol Silhouette Rules ( 2020 Edition)

https://competitions.nra.org/media/7824/nra-silhouette-pistol-rulebook.pdf

Target Shotgun

Distance will be 10, 15, 20 yards, course of fire will be standing only. 10 shots will be shot for each yardage (10 clay targets per yardage, 30 clays total). Targets should be placed at least 6 feet apart). Participants will be timed for the event (cell phone or stopwatch, measure to the 1/100th of a second), and # of targets hit will be counted. 3 seconds will be added to the total time for each missed target. Each yardage should be shot and timed individually, meaning a separate time should be entered for 10, 15, and 20 yards. Total time will determine the contest winner for each class. Participants supply their own targets. If assistance is needed please contact Ashley Jeffers-Sample, ajefferssample@arizona.edu)

SHOTGUN EVENTS

GENERAL RULES

Release triggers are not permitted.
Hammer shotguns are not permitted.
In shotgun, all targets will be pulled by hand in all events.
Break action shotguns must be opened immediately upon being uncased with the muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction until they are placed in the racks on the range. Shotguns must be carried from station to station with the action open and the muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction.

Clay Targets

EVENT

10, 15, 20 yards, course of fire will be standing only. 10 shots will be shot for each yardage (10 clay targets per yardage, 30 clays total) for each category.

TARGETS

Any sporting clays target may be used in this event. Targets should be placed at least 6 feet apart). Local vendors usually have clay targets. Walmart, and local shooting sports stores.

COURSE OF FIRE

Any combination of single or double (report and/or true pairs) targets as

determined by shoot management may be thrown at each station on the course.

TIME LIMIT

Participants will fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding unnecessary delay.

EQUIPMENT

Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller, capable of firing two shots without reloading, and firing target ammunition for that gauge with a maximum load of 1 ⅛ ounce of size 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, or 9 shot may be used in this event. Factory loads are required.

RULES

Adults supervision required, ensure that range facilities policies are observed and all shooting sports safety rules are followed.

Archery Compound/ Recurve

Every target must be new to compete. Only one archer can shoot their score on each target. Targets can be changed, if necessary. FITA round each distance, 6 ends of 6 arrows each from yardage respectively on a FITA cm (approximately 23 ½"). The distance will be Sr. 50, 40, and 30 yards, Inter. 40, 30, and 20 yards, Jr. 30, 20, and 10 yards within age groups. On the top right of the target, put an X for each arrow missed. Miss shots count indicate # misses on the target margin. World Archery Federation rules will be used for FITA 80 CM. 3 targets for each category.

ARCHERY EVENTS RECURVE & COMPOUND

Two archery disciplines are included in this event: Recurve Archery and Compound Archery. Both disciplines shoot the same set of three events at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.

Any bow that uses pulleys or cams is deemed a compound. Note that while the three governing bodies for the three different events have slightly different requirements or restrictions-for the sake of simplification- the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship uses one standard for equipment – for all events. Bows may be drawn only on approved ranges with the permission of the range staff. Under no circumstance is “sky-drawing” permitted.

Armguards are optional and not required to be worn by participants. Procedural rules, course of fire, scoring, etc. will follow the NGB unless otherwise noted.

EQUIPMENT STANDARD:

PERMITTED

NOT PERMITTED

RECURVE ~ Longbows & Recurve Bows

One adjustable sight pin or multiple hunting style sight pins may be used; clicker and kisser buttons permitted; Participants may have as many sight pins as deemed necessary; Torque compensators are permitted. 60

lb. maximum draw weight.

String peeps and mechanical release aids.

COMPOUND

Release aids, String peeps, optical sights, spirit levels;

60 lb. maximum draw weight.

Multiple pin sights allowed.

Overdraws may not place the arrow rest further than 6 cm from the pivot point of the bow.

ARROWS for both disciplines

Must meet AMO minimum weight standard; 5 grains arrow weight per pound bow peak draw

weight.

No arrows larger than 27/64ths in diameter are permitted.

ARCHERY EVENTS

TARGET

NFAA targets of sizes selected by the management and appropriate to the course https://www.kruger-us-targets.com/index.php/targets/archery-target-faces/fita-centres-80-cm-8385-v-100.html

DISTANCE

Marked distances within the range of 5 to 60 yards

COURSE OF FIRE

5 targets with at least one fan and one walk-up target, 4 arrows per target

TIME LIMIT

Participants will move through the course expeditiously and avoid delays

SCORING

5, 4, 3 from the center outward. Tiebreaks will be greatest #X’s, then #5’s, #4”s, #3’s.

NGB RULES

National Field Archery Association (2019-2020) https://www.nfaausa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019-2021-CONSTITUTION-.pdf

https://www.nfaausa.com/documents-forms/

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Match Disciplines & Rules

Shooting Disciplines Offered:

Air Rifle

The distance will be 10 meters (33 feet). The course of fire will be standing only. Ten shots will be fired on each target, one shot per bull's-eye. There will be four targets. The International Rifle Rules will be used. .177 caliber pellets only.AR-5/10 target.

.22 Rifle Open & Iron Peep Sights

.22 Rifle Telescopic Sights

(Light Rifle 3.3) Three positions: prone, standing, kneeling. For each position, five shots will be fired on each of 2 targets; one shot per bull&#39;s-eye. The distance will be 50 feet. Slings may not be used. The Smallbore Rifle Rules will be used. A-32 target.

.22 Competition Rifle

SMALLBORE SILHOUETTE RIFLE

CMP RIMFIRE SPORTER RIFLE

.22 Hand Gun

(.22 Caliber Pistol or Revolver 3.4) Ten shots will be fired on each target. There will be four targets. The distance will be 50 feet. All targets will be fired in the standing position. A 2-handed grip will be allowed in all divisions. The NRA Pistol Rules will be used. B-2 target.

Paper Match

Target Shotgun

Archery Compound/ Recurve

ARCHERY EVENTS RECURVE & COMPOUND

(Light Rifle 3.3) Three positions: prone, standing, kneeling. For each position, five shots will be fired on each of 2 targets; one shot per bull's-eye. The distance will be 50 feet. Slings may not be used. The Smallbore Rifle Rules will be used. A-32 target.