The newest version of the rules, the 11th 20162018 edition, has just been released. Regular prescription glasses are not acceptable as safety eyewear. If a 5shot air pistol is used in the 10 m air pistol events only one pellet may be loaded. Taktik airsoft are not responsible for theft or loss of any items at the event. Womens 10m air rifle and air pistol events will increase from 40 shots to 60 shots. Atf has long held that by installing a vertical fore grip on a handgun, the handgun is no longer designed to be held and fired by the use of a. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the competitive shooting division for consideration by the respective disciplines committee. Atf rule on adding a vertical fore grip to a handgun. The six inches is measured from the ground to the highest point of the seat.
National threeposition air rifle council seeks rulebook. This guide has been developed by the national rifle association to support shooting sports programs around the country, and is a safety. The use of safety flags demonstrates the high priority that the issf places on. There will no longer be any shootoffs for issf matches all done on x count. Shooters must case and uncase all firearms at the firing line. This is a brief overview of the rules for the international air rifle competition it is intended to give a shooter the basic concepts. Issf rifle and pistol rule changes for 2017 the following is reproduced with kind permission of the author and of the essu, who. Legality and ownership of air gun weaponry depends of the power of the air riflepistol.
The intent of this rule is to prevent the use of a table type device. The range officer will then direct the athlete to clear the. Always wear eye protection in the form of goggles, masks, shooting glasses, mesh goggles, or safety glasses. Many local range regulations exist for one reason alone safety. National 3position air rifle council seeks rulebook suggestions. No part of the butt stock between the butt plate and pistol grip may be more than 140 mm below the centerline of the bore. The pistol used in the air pistol event may be loaded with one 1 pellet only. Click on the section number or title to go to that section. The airgun must be supported by the shooters hands and body. Issf eligibility, issf commercial rights and issf sponsorship advertising rules. Any rifle and any pistol are allowed to be used, but the shooter must wear rifle plates front and back while shooting. A onepoint or twopoint sling is allowed, as permitted by specific aafta division rules.
Click here to see all changes since the last printing of this rule book. Allowable luggage can be a maximum weight of 50 pounds. All new rules or rules that were substantially changed from the 11th 20162018 edition are underlined. In the event a rules change is made, a notification shall be issued. Official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all 10 meter 3 position precision air rifle competition. Jun 20, 20 i cover some rules to building an ar 15 pistol so it is complaint with federal laws and the atf. Never remove your eye protection while on the battlefield. Army marksmanship unit, usa shooting and the army, marine corps, navy and air force jrotc commands. All players must have identifying name tag on his shoulder our torso that can be identified from the inscription sheet and the release sheet. Pistol events would have on the target shooting community, the issf were open to. Shooting from the prone position or kneeling position is prohibited. The current limitation on how low the buttplate may be extended was eliminated was 220 mm below the centerline of the bore.
This edition is valid for two years, from october 2018 through august 2020. Rules in which major changes have been made since publica tion of the previous rule book are marked thus. Carts where the muzzles are pointed downward are approved. National federations can now enter a maximum of two mixed teams, each with one male athlete and one female athlete. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. It is similar to 10 meter air rifle in that it is shot with 4. If shooting using a bench rest your target must be at 25 yards. Tied scores for progression to the next stage will be decided according to issf rule 6. The maximum height for any form of seat is 6 inches, measured with the shooter sitting on the seat. The use of safety flags demonstrates the high priority that the issf places on practicing the highest standards of gun safety. Rules that are not enforced at pistol australia competitions are highlighted the pa version of that rule will be found in the addendum at the front of the book.
International shooting sport federation and usa shooting. All known target air pistols fall within this category. Other than the arm, slings may not be wrapped or attached to any part of the body. A seatprone mat used solely as a seatmat may be used see rule 7. Starting on january 1 st 2018, all shooting events will have the same numbers of shots for men and women. The issf world cup stage 3 is kicking off in fort benning on may 7th. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the nra silhouette committee in care of the national rifle association. The national standard rules are revised and reissued on a biannual basis. Shooting sports usa issf approves 20182020 rule changes. The rules provide that any air weapon is specially dangerous if it is capable of discharging a missile so that the missile has, on being discharged from the muzzle of the weapon, kinetic energy in excess, in the case of an air pistol, of 6 foot pounds or, in the case of an.
Our emails are filled with new products, deals, sneak peeks, tips and tricks, contests and more sign up today. Other than using aids permitted by specific aafta division rules e. Air gun shooting sports safety guide 1 introduction welcome to the air rifle shooting sports safety guide. All federal, state, and local firearm laws must be obeyed. Apr 22, 2016 camp perry, oh the national threeposition air rifle council, the governing body for nearly all threeposition air rifle competitions in the usa, will meet in the summer of 2016 to. This is the 12th edition of the national standard threeposition air rifle rules.
The range officer will then direct the competitor to. Teams must have a common way to communicate verbally or non verbally. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the pistol committee in care of the national rifle association. International shooting sport federation internationaler. Name of event 10m air rifle mixed team, 10m air pistol mixed team. The arrangement and rule numbering systems are such that corresponding rules for other types of nra competition are correspondingly located and numbered in the rule books for those competitions. Official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all 10 meter 3. Luggage larger than 80 inches in size, or heavier than 100 pounds, must be shipped air cargo.
Divisions and equipment 2gun action challenge match. A simple fact, known to all, is that it is not possible to hold the pistol 100 % still in the aiming area. The rules provide that any air weapon is specially dangerous if it is capable of discharging a missile so that the missile has, on being discharged from the muzzle of the weapon, kinetic energy in excess, in the case of an air pistol, of 6 foot pounds or, in the case of an air weapon other than an air pistol, 12 foot pounds. Competent technical authorities have determined that low velocity air guns muzzle velocity less than approximately 600 feet per second are not damaged by discharging them without a pellet. Number of participants in each team two 2 athletes from each nation. Atf reverses opinion on ar15 short barrels with braces. You must be 18 years or older to buy any air gun or air rifle in our store. It is the responsibility of each shooter to comply with the rules. Issf rifle and pistol rule changes for 2017 the following is reproduced with kind permission of the author and of the essu, who first published it on their website. Pistols carried between stages must be cased or remain in the holster.
The official rules are either the nra international rifle rules or the usa shooting rulebook depending upon which organization has sanctioned the match. Rationale by david goodfellow, essu chairman and member of the issf rifle committee. The official rules are either the nra international rifle rules or the usa shooting rulebook depending upon which organization has sanctioned the match equipment. This guide has been developed by the national rifle association to support shooting sports programs around the country, and is a safety orientation for those adult leaders and parents who are.
Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books which does not apply in this book. Any long arm firing a pistol caliber, including rimfire rounds. If attached, clamped, or held to the rifle, the front rest must be included in the rifles overall weight rule 3. Usa shooting rules will aligned with the current issf rulebook. New air pistol grades for women the new air pistol grades for women, as a result of the move to 60 shot matches, have been released by pistol.
American airguns international air rifle competition. Southwest airlines handgun and luggage rules getaway usa. Nra competition rule changes for 2016 daily bulletin. Assembly of weapons from parts kits the thompsoncenter court viewed the parts within the conversion kit not only as a contender pistol, but also as an unassembled rifle as defined by 26 u. National council members now include the american legion, boy scouts of america, cmp, daisy shooting education program, 4h shooting sports, orion scoring systems, u. One 1 man and one 1 woman participants in the individual events. This will lead to the conclusion that a smaller area of the movement will give better chance of scoring 10.
Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books that does not apply in this book. All rules specific to paper targets will be found at the end of section 6. Ported barrels and perforated attachments for air pistols are allowed, providing. National 3position air rifle council seeks rulebook. Rules in which major changes have been made for the current year are marked. The current rules require ranges to be built indoors, with specified minimum requirements for artificial lighting. Pistols must have magazines that can be loaded with five 5 pellets.
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