COMPETITION!RULES! FOR!CMP!GAMES! RIFLE!AND!PISTOL! MATCHES!

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1 COMPETITIONRULES FORCMPGAMES RIFLEANDPISTOL MATCHES 4 th Edition**2016 TheseRulesgovernallCMPGamesEvents: As#IssuedMilitaryRifleMatchesGarand,Springfield, VintageMilitaryRifle,Carbine,M16,ModernMilitaryRifle) VintageSniperRifleTeamMatch SpecialM1,M9andM16EICMatches As#IssuedM1911andMilitary&ServicePistolMatches RimfireSporterRifle NLU# /07/ ,CivilianMarksmanshipProgram Effectivedate1February2016 Thiseditionreplacesthe3 rd 2015)Edition ofthecompetitionrulesforcmpgamesrifleandpistolmatches

2 AbouttheCMPandCPRPFS A 1996 Act of Congress established the Corporation for the PromotionofRiflePracticeandFirearmsSafety,Inc.CPRPFS)to conduct the Civilian Marksmanship Program that was formerly administered by the U. S. Army Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship ODCM). The CPRPFS is a federally chartered, taxrexempt, notrforrprofit 501 c) 3) corporation that derives its missionfrompubliclawtitle36usc, 40701R40733). The CMP promotes firearms safety training and rifle practice for qualifiedu.s.citizenswithaspecialemphasisonyouth.thecmp delivers its programs through affiliated shooting clubs and associations,throughcmprtrainedandcertifiedmasterinstructors andthroughcooperativeagreementswithnationalshootingsports andyouthrservingorganizations. Federal legislation enacted in 1903 by the U.S. Congress and PresidentTheodoreRooseveltcreatedtheNationalBoardforthe Promotion of Rifle Practice to foster improved marksmanship amongmilitarypersonnelandcivilians.theoriginalcmppurpose was to provide U. S. citizens with opportunities for rifle marksmanshippracticeandcompetitionsotheywouldbeskilled marksmen if later called to serve in the Armed Services. This governmentsupportedmarksmanshipprogramcametobeknown asthe civilianmarksmanshipprogram. Duringthelasthalfofthe 20th century, CMP priorities shifted to focus primarily on youth developmentthroughmarksmanship. The National Matches, ExcellenceRInRCompetition Matches and other competition programs have been important components of the CMP legacy since the early 1900s. The CMP continues to promote these competitions as vital ways to foster, test and celebratethemarksmanshipskillsofu.s.citizens.theyalsoare afundamentalmeansoftrainingshootingsportsleaderswhocan instruct youth in target shooting and promote marksmanship practiceamongu.s.citizens.

3 Introduction This20164 th EditionoftheCMPCompetitionRulesforCMPGames RifleandPistolMatchesgovernsallCMP#sanctionedmatchesforAs# IssuedMilitaryRifleandPistoleventsincludingSpecialEICMatchesthat are fired with As#Issued Military Rifles or Pistols. The CMP Rimfire SporterRuleswerealsoincludedinthiscombinedrulebookstartingin These rules remain in effect from the date they are issued until theyarereplacedbythenexteditionoftheserules. Authority.TheCMPgovernsandsanctionsrifleandpistolcompetition eventsinaccordancewithtitle36,ucs, 40701#40733.Theauthority to conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to award trophies, prizes,badges,andotherinsigniatocompetitors isoneofthestatutory functions ofthecprpfs Rules Changes. Any substantive changes from rules in the 3 rd Edition of the CMP Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches that are now included in this 4 th Edition of the CMP Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches are underlinedsotheycanbereadilyidentified. CMP as National Governing Body. The CMP is the U.S. national governingbodyforservicerifle,servicepistol,as#issuedmilitaryrifle, As#IssuedPistolandRimfireSporterRiflecompetitions.TheCMPfulfills this responsibility by establishing rules, sanctioning competitions and promoting participation in these shooting disciplines. The Programs Committee of the CPRPFS Board of Directors and its Rules Sub* CommitteehasthesoleauthoritytoestablishormodifyCMPRules. Applicability. CMP Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and PistolMatchesmustbeusedtogoverntheconductofCMPAs#Issued Military Rifle and Pistol events in the National Matches, Regional CMP Games and CMP#sanctioned matches. No match program, match director or other match official has the authority to contravene theserulesexceptasexplicitlyauthorizedbytheserules. Rule Interpretations. To obtain a clarification or interpretation of any CMP rule, contact CMP Competitions, 419#635#2141, ext. 714/722 or i

4 CMPstaffmayinterpretunclearrules,butmaynotmodifyrules. Definition of Legal. When used in this document, the word legal meanscompliantwiththesecmprules. Web Site for CMP Competitions. The CMP web site at has web pages with information about CMP competition programs as well as links to current rulebooks, match programs and announcements for CMP competitions. From the CMP homepage,clickon Competitions andthenselecttheitems)youwant. Where to Obtain Rules. CMP Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches are posted on the CMP web site at and may be downloaded from there without cost. Printed copies of the rules are availablefromthecmpatacostof9.95each.contact: CMPCompetitionsDepartment P.O.Box576 PortClinton,Ohio43452 Phone419)635#2141,ext.605or615 Fax419)635#2573 PleasedirectquestionsabouttheCompetitionRulesforCMP GamesRifleandPistolMatchesorrulerecommendationstothe 419)635P2141,ext.714or722. ii

5 TableofContentsPage Rule1.0CMPCompetitionsandCompetitionEvents...1 Rule2.0CompetitorEligibilityandCategories...7 Rule3.0GeneralCompetitionRulesandProcedures...12 Rule4.0ASRISSUEDMILITARYRIFLEMATCHESRules...27 Rule5.0SPECIALMILITARYRIFLEMATCHESRules...36 Rule6.0VINTAGESNIPERRIFLETEAMMATCHRules...45 Rule7.0CMPGAMESPISTOLMATCHESRules...52 Rule8.0CMPRIMFIRESPORTERRIFLEMATCHRules...58 AnnexAGeneralFiringProceduresandDefinitions...68 AnnexBHighpowerRifleFiringProceduresandCommands...71 AnnexCHighpowerRiflePitProcedures...77 AnnexDVintageSniperRifleFiringProceduresandCommands...79 AnnexEAsRIssuedPistolFiringProcedures...82 AnnexFRimfireSporterRifleFiringProcedures...91 AnnexG2016CMPAchievementAwardScores AnnexHElectronicTargetScoringRules ListofTables Table1CMPGamesRifleEvents...3 Table2CMPGamesPistolEvents...4 Table3AsRIssuedMilitaryRifleCourseA...34 Table4AsRIssuedMilitaryRifleCourseB...34 Table5M1CarbineMatchCourse...43 Table6M16RifleEICMatchCourse...43 Table7VintageSniperRiflesandScopes...47 Table8M9PistolEICMatchCourse...55 Table9CMPAsRIssuedPistolCourse...56 Table10CMPRimfireSporterRifleCourse...65 iii

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7 1.0CMPCompetitionsandCompetitionEvents Rule1.0definesCMPcompetitionprograms,recognizedevents,match sanctioningandhowcmpcompetitionsmustbegovernedandorganized. 1.1CMPCompetitionProgram TheCivilianMarksmanshipProgramCMP)offersacomprehensiveprogramof rifleandpistolcompetitionsthataregovernedbycmpcompetitionrules.the CMPisthenationalgoverningbodyforServiceRifle,ServicePistol,.22Rimfire PistolandCMPGamesRifleandPistolMatches.Thisrulebookprovidesrules fortheconductofallshootingeventsthataredesignatedascmpgamesevents. TheCMPcompetitionprogramofferscompetitionsormatchesthatareorganized at four levels: Club competitions or championships, State Championships, RegionalCMPGamesandtheNationalMatches. 1.2CMPSponsoredCompetitions CMPsponsoredcompetitionsareplanned,organizedandconductedbytheCMP Program Staff in accordance with policies and budgets approved by the CMP BoardofDirectors.CMPsponsoredcompetitionsare: 1.2.1TheNationalMatches The National Matches are conducted annually at Camp Perry, Ohio in accordancewithtitle36,u.s.code, 40725R40727.TheNationalMatches programofferscompetitionsincmprecognizedevents CMPTravelGames CMPTravelGamesoffermajorcompetitionsindifferentregionsoftheU.S. The CMP staff organizes and conducts these competitions in cooperation with ranges or clubs selected to host them. CMP Travel Games hosts are selected bythecmpboardofdirectorsafterconsideringapotentialhost s location,rangefacilitiesandabilitytohostcompetitionswithlargenumbersof competitors. Ranges selected to host CMP Travel Games should have a highpowerriflerangewithatleast25firingpointsaswellasrangessuitable for 25Ryard pistol and 50Ryard smallbore rifle shooting. CMP Travel Games programsmustincludeasrissuedmilitaryrifleandpistolandrimfiresporter events. 1.3CMPSanctionedCompetitions TheCMPsanctionsaffiliatedorganizationstosponsorStateChampionshipand ClubrifleandpistolmatcheswithcompetitionsinCMP#recognizedrifleandpistol events.competitionssanctionedandsupervisedbythecmpare: 1.3.1ExcellencePInPCompetitionMatches ExcellenceRInRCompetitionEIC)Matchesarecompetitionswherecivilianand military Service Rifle and Service Pistol competitors can earn EIC credit points that count towards the awarding of Distinguished Rifleman, 1

8 Distinguished Pistol Shot and.22 Rimfire Pistol Badges. EIC matches include: NationalTrophyIndividualPistolandRifleMatches. MilitaryEICmatchesconductedbytheArmedServicesinaccordance withmilitaryregulations. EICmatchesinRegionalCMPGames. SanctionedEICmatchesconductedbyCMPRaffiliatedorganizations. SpecialEICMatchesconductedinconjunctionwiththeannualRifleand PistolSmallArmsFiringSchools,USMCJuniorHighpowerClinicinthe NationalMatchesorRegionalCMPGames StateChampionships TheCMPsanctionsCMPRaffiliatedStateAssociationsordesignatedclubsto organizestatechampionshipsforcmprrecognizedevents. TheCMPwillsanctiononeStateAsRIssuedMilitaryRifleChampionship and onestateasrissued PistolChampionshipmaybecombinedwith StateAsRIssuedMilitaryRifleChampionship)peryearineachstate. State Championships must include one or more CMPRrecognized eventsintheirprogram. CMPRaffiliatedStateAssociationsmayconductstatechampionshipsor theymaydesignateacmpraffiliatedclubtoconductthechampionships. State Associations or clubs designated by a State Association must submit a state championship sanctioning application not later than 1 Januaryoftheyearofthechampionship.IfaStateAssociationdoesnot confirm its intent to organize a state championship by submitting an application prior to that date, the CMP will allow other CMPRaffiliated clubs in the state to apply directly to the CMP to host any state championship, provided that only one state championship in each disciplinemaybesanctionedforthatstateinanyoneyear ClubMatches CMPRaffiliated clubs may conduct CMPRsanctioned matches with competitions in one or more CMPRrecognized events. Any CMPRrecognized eventmaybeincludedontheprogramofasanctionedclubmatch. 1.4CMPPRecognizedRifleandPistolEvents AllcompetitionsconductedorsanctionedbytheCMPmustoffercompetitionin rifle or pistol events recognized by the CMP. CMP Games Rifle and Pistol MatchesrecognizedbytheCMParelistedinTable1andTable2below: 2

9 3 TABLE1 CMPGAMESRIFLEMATCHES Event Rule,RifleAllowed CourseofFire ASPISSUEDMILITARY RIFLEMATCH Rule4.0,anyAsRIssuedM1 Garand,SpringfieldorVintage MilitaryRifle 30shots,Table3, or 50shots,Table4 JOHNC.GARAND MATCH Rule4.0,AsRIssuedM1 Garands SPRINGFIELDRIFLE MATCH Rule4.0,AsRIssued M1903/M1903A3Springfields VINTAGEMILITARY RIFLEMATCH Rule4.0,AsRIssuedU.S.Krag, M1917orforeignmilitaryrifles ASPISSUEDMILITARY RIFLE3PGUN AGGREGATE Rule4.0,AsRIssuedM1Garand +M1903/M1903A3+Vintage MilitaryRifle 3X30shots 900aggregate) MODERNMILITARY RIFLEMATCH Rule5.0,ModernMilitaryRifles 30shots,Table3, or 50shots,Table4 UNLIMITEDM1 GARANDMATCH Rule5.0,UnlimitedM1Garand M1CARBINEMATCH Rule5.0,AsRIssuedM1 Carbines 40shots, Table5 VINTAGESNIPER RIFLETEAMMATCH Rule6.0,VintageSniperRifles Twoteam members, 20shotseach M16RIFLESPECIAL EICMATCH Rule5.0,M16servicerifleora commercialequivalentrifles 40shots,Table6 ASPISSUEDM1 GARANDSPECIAL EICMATCH Rule5.0,AsRIssuedM1 Garands 40shots,Table6 with70sec. rapidrfiretimes) RIMFIRESPORTER RIFLEMATCH Rule8.0,.22cal.Rimfirerifles 60shots,Table10

10 TABLE2 CMPGAMESPISTOLMATCHES Event Rules,Pistols CourseofFire M9PistolSpecialEIC Match AsRIssuedM1911Pistol Match Military&Police ServicePistolMatch Rule7.0,AsRIssuedU.S. MilitaryM9ServicePistol Rule7.0,AsRIssuedM1911cal..45Pistol Rule7.0,Military&Police ServicePistol 30shots,Table8 40shots,Table9 40shots,Table9 1.5ProceduresforCMPMatchSanctioning AllCMPcompetitionsconductedbyCMP#affiliatedorganizationsandsanctioned bythecmpmustcomplywiththefollowingstandards: 1.5.1CMPSanctionedMatchAuthorization CMPRaffiliatedstateassociations,clubsororganizationsthatwanttoconduct CMPRsanctioned matches in the United States must apply to the CMP for authorization. Application Forms to apply to sanction CMP EIC, State Championship and Club matches may be downloaded from the CMP Competitions webpage at The CMP must approveallcmprsanctionedmatchespriortotheirbeingconducted EntryFees Asanctioningfeeof20.00mustaccompanyeachapplicationtoconducta CMP sanctioned match. There are no individual or other fees for CMP sanctionedmatches.onrequest,thecmpwillprovidescorecardsforusein conducting the match. There are no individual membership requirements to participate in CMPRsanctioned matches. The local sponsor may charge individual entry fees sufficient to cover expenses necessary to conduct the match SanctionedMatchRequirements AllCMPRsanctionedcompetitionsmust: Usetheappropriate,currenteditionoftheCMPCompetitionRulesto governthecompetition. EnsurethatallcompetitorsandparticipantscomplywithCMPeligibility requirementsrule2.0). OffercompetitioninoneormoreCMPRrecognizedshootingeventssee Table1and/orTable2). 4

11 1.5.4SanctionedMatchInformationandPromotion Informationregardingthelocation,datesandcontactinformationforallCMPR sanctionedmatcheswillbepostedonthecmpwebsiteafteracompetition sanctioningapplicationisapproved CMPPSanctionedMatchReporting CMPRsanctioned match sponsors must submit a CMP Sanctioned Match Report and individual scorecards for all competitors to the CMP within ten daysfollowingthematch. 1.6ApplicableRules The following rules and official documents govern all matches conducted, sponsoredorsanctionedbythecmp CMPRulesforCMPGamesRifleandPistolEvents ThecurrenteditionofthisrulebookmustgovernallCMPRsanctionedmatches forcmpgamesrifleandpistolmatches RuleInterpretations The CMP may issue rule interpretations for rules in this rulebook that are unclearorindispute.cmpruleinterpretationsmaynotchange,setasideor alterspecificrulesinthecmprules MatchProgram The National Match Program, CMP Match Program or the match program issued by a sanctioned match sponsor provides additional information regarding the specific conditions for that particular competition. The match programmaynotchange,setasideoralterspecificrulesinthecmprules. TheCMPmustapprovethematchprogramforallCMPsanctionedmatches priortothecompetition MatchDirector sbulletin Match Director Bulletins may be issued to provide additional information regarding competition conditions that were not known when the match programwaspublished.matchdirectorbulletinsmaynotchange,setaside oralterspecificrulesinthecmprules PrecedenceinCaseofConflict Intheeventofaconflict,precedencemustfirstbegiventotheCMPRules, thentoapplicablecmpruleinterpretations,thentothematchprogramand thentoamatchdirectorbulletin.conflictingstatementsinamatchprogram ormatchdirectorbulletincannottakeprecedenceovercmprules. 1.7CompetitionOfficials Competition Officials are responsible for safely conducting competition events and for ensuring that competitors have the best possible conditions for 5

12 completingtheireventsaccordingtotheserules. CMP#sanctionedcompetitions shouldhavethefollowingcompetitionofficials: 1.7.1MatchDirector The Match Director is the chief executive officer of the competition. The Match Sponsor appoints the Match Director. The Match Director has the overallresponsibilityformanagingandconductingthecompetitionsafelyand inaccordancewithapplicablerules.thematchdirectormaymakedecisions regarding the application or interpretation of rules during the competition, however,ifaprotestissubmittedrule3.11.1),he/shemustappointajuryto decidetheprotest ChiefRangeOfficerandRangeOfficers The Chief Range Officer is appointed by the Match Director and is responsible for the actual conduct of range firing during the competition in accordance with applicable rules, range safety procedures and the Firing ProceduresandRangeOfficerCommandsintheseRulesseeAnnexes APF). If there are more than ten firing points on a range, the Chief Range Officer must be assisted by at least one Range Officer for every ten firing points.rangeofficersmaymakedecisionsregardingtheapplicationofrules during the competition, however, if a Range Officer s ruling is doubtful or questioned,hemustconsultwiththechiefrangeofficerormatchdirector beforemakingadecision.rangeofficersmustbefamiliarwiththerulesand havereceivedtrainingregardingsaferangefiringproceduresandtheirduties andfunctions ChiefPitOfficerandPitOfficers OnrangeswithpitRoperatedtargets,theMatchDirectormustappointaChief PitOfficer.TheChiefPitOfficerisresponsibleforoperatingthepitsduring thecompetitioninaccordancewithapplicablerules,rangesafetyprocedures and the Highpower Rifle Pit Procedures in these Rules see Annex C). When targets are scored in the pits, the Chief Pit Officer is responsible for making decisions regarding the number or scores of shots and for making finaldecisionsonallscorechallenges.iftherearemorethantenfiringpoints onarange,thechiefpitofficershouldbeassistedbyatleastonepitofficer foreverytenfiringpoints.pitofficersmustbefamiliarwiththerulesandhave receivedtrainingregardingsaferangefiringprocedures,scoringprocedures andtheirdutiesandfunctions ChiefStatisticalOfficerandScoringOfficers The Chief Statistical Officer is appointed by the Match Director and is responsibleforprocessingcompetitorentries,squaddingcompetitors,scoring targets if targets are not scored in the pits) and for processing scores to produce preliminary and final results lists. When targets are scored in the Statistical Office, the Chief Statistical Officer is responsible for making decisions regarding the number or scores of shots, and for making final 6

13 decisionsonallscorechallenges.thechiefstatisticalofficermustappoint andtrainsufficientscoringofficerstoensurethatalltargetsfromonerelay canbeaccuratelyscoredbeforethetargetsfromasubsequentrelayarriveat thestatisticaloffice ElectronicTargetTechnicalOfficer When competitions are conducted on electronic targets, there must be an Electronic Target Technical Officer on duty. Technical Officers must be trained in electronic target operations, the resolution of electronic target complaints and how to operate electronic target competition management software. During competitions, the Technical Officer is responsible for operatingtheelectronictargetcontrolcomputerandworkingwiththerange Officers)toresolveanyelectronictargetcomplaints.TheTechnicalOfficer isresponsibleformakingdecisionsregardingthenumberorscoresofshots, andformakingfinaldecisionsincoordinationwiththestatisticalofficerand RangeOfficerregardingelectronictargetscoreprotestsorcomplaints Juries If a protest regarding competition conditions or a decision or action by a member of the match staff Rule ) is made, the Match Director must appointajuryofthreequalifiedpersonstodecidetheprotest.jurymembers should be experienced competitors, coaches or team officials who do not haveadirectinterestintheprotesttobedecided.thecompetitionshallbe completed based on the Jury decision. Jury decisions, however, may be appealedtothecmpandaresubjecttoreviewrule3.11.3). 1.8MatchEntries 1.8.1AdvanceNotice Advance notice for all upcoming CMPRsanctioned competitions must be providedtoeligibleandinterestedcompetitors.suchnoticecanbegivenwith asanctionedmatchpostingonthecmpwebsiteorbythedistributionofthe matchprogrambymailor MatchEntries Individual entries should be made in advance as prescribed in the match program. Late entries may be accepted if range space is available and the additionalentriesdonotundulyinterferewithmatchoperations. 2.0CompetitorEligibilityandCategories Rule2.0defineseligibilitytoparticipateinCMPcompetitionprogramsand thecategoriesinwhichcompetitorsmaycompete. 2.1GeneralEligibility AllCMP#sponsoredorCMP#sanctionedmatchesareopentoanyindividualwho complies with these eligibility requirements. U. S. citizenship is not required to participate.individualmembershipinthecmporasponsoringorganizationisnot 7

14 requiredtoparticipate.nopersonwhohasbeenconvictedofafederalorstate felony or any violation of Section 922 of Title 18, U. S. Code, is eligible to participateinanyactivitysponsoredorsanctionedbythecmp. 2.2EligibilityAffidavitRequired BeforeanindividualispermittedtoparticipateinanyCMP#sponsoredorCMP# sanctioned competition, the sponsoring club or the CMP Competitions Departmentshallhaveonfileanotarizedaffidavitfromthatindividualcertifying thathe/she: Has not been convicted of any Federal or State felony or violation of Section922ofTitle18,UnitedStatesCode. Is not a member of any organization that advocates the violent overthrowoftheunitedstatesgovernment. 2.3WaiverandLiabilityAgreementRequired Before an individual is permitted to participate as a competitor, coach, team officialorcompetitionofficialinanycmpsanctionedcompetitiontheparticipant), the sponsoring club or the CMP Competitions Department shall have on file a signedwaiverandliabilityagreementstatingthattheparticipant: Isboundbytheappropriate,currenteditionoftheCMPRules. Shall waive any claim against the CPRPFS, Inc. and any other organizationsponsoringorsupportingthematchforanypersonalinjury, lossordamagesufferedinconnectionwiththesanctionedcompetition. Shall indemnify and hold harmless the CMP and any organization sponsoringorsupportingthesanctionedcompetitionfromanyclaimofa thirdpartyarisingfromanynegligentorwrongfulconduct. Agreesthatphotographsoftheparticipanttakenduringtheeventand theparticipant sname,hometown,teamorclubandcompetitionresults may be published or reproduced by the CMP in any of its printed or electroniccommunications. 2.4AgeLimits Anyone who participates in a CMP#sponsored or sanctioned event must be capableofsafelyhandlingarifleorpistolthatislegalfortheeventandofsafely completing the course of fire for the event. The following age limits are established to ensure that participants in CMP#sponsored or sanctioned competitionsarecapableofhandlingtheirfirearmssafely AgeLimitforCMPGamesRifleandPistolMatches CMP AsRIssued Military Rifle and Pistol Matches are open to civilian and servicecompetitors14yearsofageorolder AgeLimitforCMPRimfireSporterRifleMatches CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle Matches are open to all competitors 12 years of ageorolder. 8

15 2.4.3AgeRestrictionWaivers The CMP or sanctioned match sponsors may waive the age requirement uponthepresentationofevidencethattheapplicantcanprovidesatisfactory proofofhavingdemonstratedtheabilitytosafelycompletethecourseoffire to be used for the event by completing an appropriate training course with actualrangefiringorhavingsuccessfullycompetedinothersimilarshooting competitions. 2.5CompetitorResponsibilities EverycompetitorwhoparticipatesinaCMPcompetitionmustfulfillthefollowing responsibilities. Failure to fulfill any of these responsibilities may result in disqualificationinaccordancewithrule Safety Everycompetitormustbecapableofsafelycompletingthecourseoffirefor that match and of following all safety rules. If, in the opinion of the range officersandmatchdirector,aparticipantisnotabletohandletherifleorpistol safely,thatpersonmayberemovedfromthefiringactivity.anydecisionto removeacompetitormustbemadebyatleasttwoofficialssuchasarange officerandchiefrangeofficerorrangeofficerandmatchdirector KnowledgeoftheRules CompetitorsareresponsibleforknowingandcomplyingwithCMPRules,the officialmatchprogramandanymatchdirectorbulletinsissuedforthematch Scoring Competitors are responsible for fulfilling scoring duties as assigned. When fulfilling scoring duties, scorers serve as competition officials who are responsibleforaccuratelydeterminingand/orrecordingcompetitors scores. When competitors serve as scorers in highpower rifle events, they are responsibleforassistingrangeofficersincontrollingsafetyonthefiringline HighpowerRifleTargetPullingandScoring When pit operated targets are used for highpower rifle events, competitors areresponsibleforpullingtargetsandaccuratelyscoringthetargetsthatthey pull. Competitors with approved special medical authorizations who cannot pull targets must provide substitute target pullers see Rule 2.6). When fulfilling targetrpulling duties, competitors serve as competition officials who areresponsibleforaccuratelyandquicklyscoringandsignalingthescoresof shots fired by competitors. When pit operated targets are not used, competitors may be assigned to act as scorers. Competitors with special authorizationsmustprovidesubstitutetargetpullersforrifleeventsiftheyare unabletopulltargets. 9

16 2.6CompetitorswithMedicalConditionsorImpairments Shooterswithmedicalorphysicalimpairments,whethertemporaryorpermanent, thatdonotpreventthemfromsafelycompletingestablishedcoursesoffire,are eligible to compete with written special authorizations issued by CMP CompetitionsinCMPsponsoredorsanctionedcompetitionsinaccordancewith thisrule2.6) EligibilityforAwards AllshooterswithspecialauthorizationsmaycompeteforCMPAchievement Awards 3.9). Match sponsors may permit shooters with special authorizationstocompeteforawardsorprovidespecialawardsforshooters whouseapprovedmodifiedpositionsoradaptivedevices ApplicationsforSpecialAuthorizations Shooters with medical or physical conditions or impairments that require adaptive positions or devices must apply to the CMP for a special authorization. Special authorizations are intended to make it possible for competitorswithsuchimpairmentstocompetewithothercompetitorsunder relatively equal conditions that do not give them an unfair advantage over other competitors. Shooters with approved special authorizations are permittedtohavenecessaryaidssuchaswheelchairswiththemonthefiring line. CMP special authorizations shall specify the adaptive positions or devicesthatmaybeusedandwhetheranydeviationsfromotherprovisions oftheserulesarepermitted CompetitorResponsibilities Shooters with approved special authorizations are expected, in accordance with Rule 2.5.4, to fulfill all competitor responsibilities including, when required, scoring and pulling targets. Shooters with special authorizations mustprovidesubstitutetargetpullersforrifleeventsiftheyareunabletopull targets. 2.7CompetitorCategories Competitors may register and participate in one or more of the following categoriesinaccordancewiththeseruleswhencompetitorrankingsandawards inthesecategoriesareprovidedforinthematchprogram Women If a Women s category is included in the match program, any female competitormaycompeteinthewomen scategoryregardlessofageorother categoryorsubrcategorystatus,exceptthatjuniorwomenmustalsocomply withrules

17 2.7.2CivilianorService If Civilian or Service categories are included in the match program, competitors may register and participate in only one of the following categories: Civilian. This category consists of all competitors who are not in the ActiveService,ReserveorNationalGuardcategories.RetiredService Active, Reserve or National Guard), Fleet Marine Corps Reserve and Police personnel are civilians. Members of the Reserve or National Guard categories are eligible to compete as Civilians if, during the currentcalendaryear,theyhavenotcompetedwiththatfirearminany Reserve or National Guard categories and have not received support fromservice,reserveornationalguardmarksmanshipprogramsnor Service. This category consists of all service personnel, Active Duty, NationalGuardorReserve AgeGroupCategories IfAgeGroupcategoriesareincludedinthematchprogram,competitorsmay registerandparticipateinoneormoreofthefollowingsubrcategoriesifthey meettheeligibilitycriteriaforthatsubrcategory: Junior.CompetitorsmaycompeteasJuniorsthroughDecember31of thecalendaryearinwhichtheir20thbirthdayoccurs.in2016,juniors musthavebeenbornin1996orlatern SubPJunior. Competitors may compete as SubRJuniors through December31ofthecalendaryearinwhichtheir14 th birthdayoccurs.in 2016,SubRJuniorsmusthavebeenbornin2002orlatern Senior. Competitors may compete as Seniors, beginning with the calendaryearinwhichtheir60thbirthdayoccurs.in2016,seniorsmust havebeenbornin1956orearliernor GrandSenior.CompetitorsmaycompeteasGrandRSeniors,beginning with the calendar year in which their 70 th birthday occurs. In 2016, GrandRSeniorsmusthavebeenbornin1946orearlier OpenIndividualCategoryOIC) Individualcompetitorswhodonotcomplywitheligibility,equipmentorfiring position rules may compete in the Open Individual Category OIC) if the MatchDirectorapproves.Competitorsinthiscategoryshallbelistedinthe resultslistsunderaseparateopenindividualcategoryheading.unlessthe MatchProgramprovidesforaspecialOpenIndividualCategory,theyarenot eligibletowinawardsortoearnspecialeiccreditpoints.whenscoresare reportedtothecmp,allcompetitorswhofireinthiscategorymustbeclearly identified. 11

18 3.0GeneralCompetitionRulesandProcedures Rule3.0definesgeneralcompetitionrulesandproceduresthatapply uniformlytoallcmpaspissuedmilitaryrifleandpistoleventsandtocmp RimfireSporterevents. 3.1SafetyProcedures Safety is of the highest importance in all CMP competitions. The safety proceduresspecifiedinthisruleandthefiringproceduresandrangeofficer CommandsprovidedinAnnexesAthroughFaredesignedtoensurethatall CMP sanctioned competitions are safe, enjoyable experiences for all competitors,matchofficialsandvisitors ActionsOpen,MandatoryUseofECIs Assoonasarifleorpistolisremovedfromavehicle,guncaseorcontainer ontherange,itsactionmustbeopened,magazineremovedifremovable) andanemptychamberindicatoreci)inserted.arifleorpistolbeingcarried on a range must have an EIC inserted whether it is carried in an uncased conditionorinaguncaseorothercontainer.rifleandpistolactionsmustbe keptopen,withecisinserted,atalltimesexceptwhentherifleorpistolison thefiringline,betweenthebeginningofthepreparationperiodandtheendof the shooting time. As soon as firing is completed, the rifle or pistol action must be opened, an ECI must be inserted and the rifle or pistol must be grounded or benched on the firing point. Rifles and pistols may not be removed from the firing line until the Range Officer gives instructions to removethem EyeandHearingProtection All competitors and competition officials are urged to wear appropriate eye andhearingprotectionwhennearshootingrangesduringfiringandwhenin thepits BoxedorCasedPistols Pistols must generally be kept in closed pistol boxes or gun cases. Pistol boxesorcasesmustremainclosedatalltimes,exceptduringpreparationor firingperiods CarryingFirearms The carrying of firearms is defined as physically moving or transporting firearmstoandfromtheassemblyareaorfiringlineofarange.pistolsmust be carried in closed pistol boxes or gun cases. Rifles may be carried in closed gun cases or in an uncased condition, but an ECI must remain insertedatalltimeswhiletherifleisontherange HandlingFirearms The handling of firearms is defined as anything a competitor does to operatethemechanism,shoulder,aim,putaslingon,load,practiceloading, insertaclipormagazineorotherwiseperformanyactionthatwouldprepare 12

19 the competitor to fire the firearm. Handling firearms behind the firing line is notpermitted.adjustingorblackeningsights,adjustingslingswithoutplacing themonthearmormakingminoradjustmentstothefirearminthereadyarea orbehindthefiringlineisnotregardedashandlingandispermittedaslong as an ECI remains inserted. Competitors may load clips or removable magazinesinthereadyarea CarryingFirearmstotheFiringLine Aftercompetitorsareinstructedtocarrytheirriflesandequipmenttothefiring line,theyarepermittedtohandletheirriflesonthefiringlineaslongasthe muzzleispointedupordownrangeandaneciremainsinserted.afterarrival atthefiringlineandpriortothestartofthepreparationperiod,competitors mayputaslingonandassumepositionwiththerifle.competitorsmaynot removetheeci,closetheactionordryfireuntiltherangeofficerannounces thestartofthepreparationperiod SafetyDuringLoading Loadingisdefinedasplacingacartridgeinarifleorpistolchamber,inserting acartridgeinaninternalmagazineofarifleorinsertingaloadedmagazinein arifleorpistol.firearmsmaybeloadedonlywhenacompetitorisonafiring point and only after the range officer gives the command LOAD. Any competitor who loads and fires a shot before theload command shall be disqualifiedandmaynotcontinuefiringinthecompetition SafetyDuringFiring Duringfiringanduntilfirearmsareunloaded,competitorsmust: Keeppistolsattheraisedorreadypositionorholdthemonthebench withthepistolmuzzlepointeddownrangeinthedirectionofthetargetn or Keepriflespointedeitherupordownrangewiththeriflemuzzlepointed inthedirectionofthetarget SafetyAfterFiring As soon as a pistol firing series ends, competitors must open the pistol action,removethemagazine,insertaneciandbenchthepistol.assoonas a rifle firing series ends, competitors must open the rifle action, clear or remove the magazine if removable), insert an ECI and ground the rifle. A RangeOfficermustinspectthebenchedpistolsorgroundedriflestoconfirm thatactionsareopen,withchambersempty,magazinesclearedorremoved and ECIs inserted. Competitors may move from their positions and remove their firearms and equipment from the firing line in accordance with Range Officerinstructions SpecialSafetyRestrictions On ranges where restrictions apply on how high muzzles may be pointed, competitors must take special care during loading and firing to keep gun muzzlespointedatthetargetbackstop. 13

20 3.2RifleandPistolRanges Specific areas of each rifle or pistol range are designated to fulfill particular functionsthatensuresafetyandeffectiverangeoperation ReadyLine Competitorsandotherpersonnelmustremainbehindthereadylineuntiltheir assignedrelayiscalledtothefiringline.onlycompetitorsonarelaythathas beencalledtothefiringlineandcompetitionofficialsareallowedforwardof thereadyline.nootherpersonsmaybeonthefiringlineunlessapprovedby a Range Officer. Firearms may be carried Rule 3.1.4), but may not be handledrule3.1.5)behindthereadyline FiringLineandFiringPoints The firing line is the location where firing takes place. Firing points are specific numbered spaces on the firing line that correspond with numbered targets that are assigned to specific competitors or teams during a match. Competitors must take their positions to the right of where their firing point numberislocatedonthefiringline.thehandlingoffirearmsonthefiringline may begin only after the Range Officer calls a relay of competitors to the firingline,butecismaynotberemoveduntiltherangeofficerbeginsthe preparationperiod TargetLine Targets are located along a line parallel to the firing line. Each target must have a firing point number that is placed either directly above or below the target. Target numbers must be clearly visible to competitors with normal visionatthelongestfiringdistanceusedonthatrange.firingpointnumbers shouldbeginwithnumber1forthefirsttargetontheleftandallothertargets ontherangeshouldbeconsecutivelynumberedfromlefttoright.numbers shouldbealternatelyblackonwhiteandwhiteonblack RangeSafetyandWindFlags A Range Safety Flag visible from the firing line must be displayed on the rangeatalltimeswhilefiringisinprogress.therangesafetyflagshouldbe 18feetinlengthand5feetwidetaperingto3feetinwidth.Windflagsthat are12feetinlengthandfourfeetwidetaperingto18 shouldbedisplayedon bothsidesoftherangeat100yardsfor200yardmatchesandalsoat400or 500yardsduringVintageSniperRifleTeamMatches. 3.3FiringPositions Firing positions used by competitors in CMP Games events must comply with thisrule.theuseofanyformofartificialsupportthatisnotspecificallydescribed in these rules is prohibited. Rifle magazines may touch the arm or shooting jacket sleeve, but may not touch the ground or be used to provide artificial support. 14

21 3.3.1StandingPositionRifle) The competitor must stand on both feet while supporting the rifle with both hands,theshoulderorupperarmandthecheek.thearmthatsupportsthe riflemayrestonthehiporsideofthebody.theotherarmmustgraspthe rifleatthepistolgrip.aslingmayremainattachedtotherifle,butitmaynot be used to support the rifle. If the sling remains attached in AsRIssued Military Rifle Matches, the sling may be within the grasp of the left hand rightrhanded competitor) or it may pass over the outside of the hand. The Carbineslingmaynotbeusedtosupporttherifleinstanding SittingorKneelingPositionRifle) Thecompetitormayelecttoshootineitherthesittingorkneelingposition.In the sitting position, the competitor sits on the buttocks while supporting the riflewithbothhands,theshoulderandcheek.aslingmaybeusedineither thesittingorkneelingposition.thelegsmaybecrossed,extendedoropen. Bothelbowsmayrestonthelegsthatareextendedorcrossedinfrontofthe competitor at any point above the ankles. The elbows may not rest on the ground.inthekneelingposition,thecompetitorsitsononefoot,whichmay besupportedbyakneelingroll,whilesupportingtheriflewithbothhands,the shoulderandcheek.ifakneelingrollisused,thefootmaynotbeturnedat anangleofmorethan45degrees.oneelbowmayrestonthekneeopposite theleg/footonwhichthecompetitorissitting.nootherpartofthebodyorrifle mayrestonanyobjectorsupport PronePositionRifle) Thecompetitorliesontheground,withtheheadtowardsthetarget,withthe riflesupportedbybothhands,theshoulderandcheek.aslingmaybeused intheproneposition.theriflemaynottouchthegroundorrestonanyobject orsupport.nopartofthearmaheadoftheelbowmaytouchthegroundor anyartificialsupport.themagazinemaytouchtheshootingjacket,butmay not compress the jacket sleeve to the ground so as to provide artificial support.asupportfortheriflemaybeusedonlyinthevintagesniperrifle TeamMatchRule6.4.2)orinthesighterstagesofotherCMPGamesrifle events PistolFiringPositions Inthefiringpositionsusedinpistolevents,thecompetitormuststanderect onbothfeetandholdthepistolwithoneorbothhandsinaccordancewiththe eventcourseoffire.noformofartificialsupportmaybeusedtosupportthe body or the arm or arms that are used to support the pistol. The ready positionforallstagesiswiththeloadedpistolpointeddownata45rdegree angle.ifthebench in front of the shooter is too high to allow a 45Rdegree anglereadyposition,thereadypositioniswiththeloadedpistolloweredas far as possible without contacting the bench must not rest on the bench). 15

22 The pistol may be raised to point at the target only after the COMMENCE FIRINGcommandisgivenorthetargetsturn SupportedProneRifle) During the Vintage Sniper Rifle Match or during the firing of sighting shots onlyinothercmpgamesrifleevents,thecompetitorispermittedtoplacea sandbagrestvintagesniperrifleteammatch,rule6.4.3)orkneelingroll orothertypeofsupportundertherifle,forerendorarmthatsupportstherifle. 3.4GeneralRegulationsforAllRiflesandPistols CompetitionoperationsinallCMPGamesMatchesmustcomplywiththe followinggeneralrules FirearmInspections Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their firearms are safe and complywithallapplicablerulesfortheeventbeingfired.thematchdirector andcompetitionofficialsareauthorizedtocheckfirearmsandequipmentfor compliance with CMP Rules before, during or after competitions. PostR competition firearm inspections where firearms used in CMP sanctioned competitionsaredisassembledandcheckedtoensurecompliancewiththese rulesmaybeconducted.suchinspections,however,mayonlybemadeafter the competitor has completed firing all stages of anevent.ifacompetitor s firearmfailsaninspectionduringorimmediatelyafteracompetitionevent,the competitor sscoreforthateventmaybecountedinanunlimitedcategoryor Open Individual Category, as appropriate, or the competitor may be disqualifiedifanunfairadvantagewasorcouldhavebeengained TriggerWeighingProcedure AsRIssuedMilitaryRiflesandPistolsandRimfireSporterRiflesmustcomply with minimum trigger pull weights that are specified in the rules for those events.whentriggerpullsarechecked,thetriggerweightmustbeliftedso thatithangsfreelyfromthecockedtrigger.afterthetriggerweightislifted, the trigger must be released to confirm that it was properly cocked. A maximumofthreeattemptsmaybemadetoliftthetriggerweight SharingFirearms Twoormorecompetitorsmayusethesamefirearminamatchifsquadding permits DisabledFirearms,ChangingFirearms A rifle or pistol may not be changed during the firing of any event, except when the rifle or pistol is declared disabled by the Chief Range Officer. Disabledfirearmsmaybereplacedifthereplacementcanbemadewithout delayingthatstageofthematchandifthereplacementrifleorpistolislegal forthematchbeingfired.noadditionaltimeandnorefiresareallowedfor firearmreplacements. 16

23 3.4.5IndividualCoaching Coachingbyscorersorothercompetitorstoassistnewandinexperienced competitorsispermitted.suchcoachingshouldbelimitedtocontrolling safetyandprovidingassistancetogetintoposition,adjustasling,loador unloadandmakesightadjustments.coachingexperiencedoradvanced competitorsbycallingwindorrapidrfireshotlocationsetc.iscontrarytothe spiritofcmpgamesrulesandisnotpermitted AuthoritytoBarUnsafeFirearmsorAmmunition Each competitor is responsible for the safe condition and use of his/her firearmandammunition.incmprsponsoredorsanctionedcompetitions,the DCM,MatchDirectorortheirdesigneesareauthorizedtobarfromuseany firearmorammunitionthathe/she,inhis/hersolediscretion,determinestobe inanunsafeconditionortoposeanunreasonableriskofpersonalinjuryor propertydamage. 3.5ShootingClothingandAccessories ShootingclothingandaccessoriesdescribedinthisrulemaybeusedinallCMP GamesRifleandPistolMatches,exceptthatshootingjacketsandshooting glovesmaynotbeusedinrimfiresporterriflematches.specialshooting trousersmaynotbeusedinanycmpgamesmatches ShootingJackets Shooting jackets made of flexible material may be worn in all Service Rifle andcmpgamesrifleeventsexceptrimfiresporter.shootingjacketsmay have shoulder, sling and elbow pads, providing those pads are not constructed so as to provide rigid artificial support. Jacket constructions or insertsthatusebackbraces,nonrflexiblelinersorothernonrflexiblematerials areprohibited OtherClothing Exceptfortheshootingjacket,onlynormaloutdoororsportsclothingmaybe worn. Wearing one or more sweatshirts maximum two in Rimfire Sporter) madeofsoft,flexiblematerialundertheshootingjacketispermitted.special shootingtrousersorspecialshootingshoesorbootsmaynotbeworn ShootingGloves Special shooting gloves may be worn on the left hand rightrhanded competitor) in all CMP Games Rifle events except in Rimfire Sporter Rifle Matcheswhereonlyanordinaryworkglovemaybeworn ShootingMats Ground cloths or shooting mats may be used in all CMP Games Rifle Matches. 17

24 3.5.5KneelingRolls Akneelingrollnotexceedingsix6)inchesindiametermaybeusedunder therightankleorinstepiffiringisdoneinthekneelingposition SpottingScopes Competitors may use spotting scopes for shooting or scoring. The spotting scope stand may not be positioned forward of the firing line. When rifle scorers use spotting scopes, scopes must be turned away from the target during rapidrfire stages when scorers must observe their firers and count shotsfired ShootingKitsorStools Ashootingkit,boxorstoolusedtocarryequipmentmaybeused.Thekitor stoolmaybeplacedonthefiringpoint,butmaynotbelocatedforwardofthe firingline.thekit,boxorstoolmaynotbeofsuchasizeorconstructionasto constituteawindbreak ElectronicDevices Electronic devices such as radios, any type of sound production device or any type of communication system or device are prohibited forward of the ready line, unless such devices are used by match officials in the performanceoftheirofficialdutiesorbyscorersintheperformanceofscoring dutiesonly. 3.6RifleSlings Slings that comply with this rule may be used to provide supportin the prone, sittingorkneelingfiringpositionsinaccordancewiththeseregulations: 3.6.1StandardU.S.MilitarySlings SlingsusedonallasRissuedmilitaryrifles,exceptM1CarbinesorasRissued foreignmilitaryrifles,mustbestandardu.s.militaryissuem1907leather,or M1webslingsoridenticalslingsofcommercialmanufacturemadeofleather, weborsyntheticmaterial SlingConfiguration Military issue or commercial M1907 and M1 slings must conform to the original pattern with no modifications or additional hooks, claws, clips or clamps. Leather or web slings may be no wider than 1 3/8 and no thicker than3/16.leatherslingsmayhavenomorethantwokeepersnowiderthan 7/8 each SlingAttachment Slingsmustbeattacheddirectlytothefrontslingswivelnahookmaynotbe usedtoattacham1907patternorm1slingtothefrontslingswivel ProhibitedSlingFeatures Slingcuffsandpaddedorlinedslingsmaynotbeused.Theuseofhooks, button, straps or similar devices fastened to the shooting coat to hold the 18

25 slinginplaceisnotpermitted.theshootingcoatmayhavehooks,buttonsor strapsaslongastheyarenotusedtoholdtheslinginplace.cartridgecases maynotbeusedtoholdtheslingorslingkeeperinplace M1CarbineSlings M1CarbinesusedinM1CarbineMatchesmayonlybeequippedwithissue CarbineRtypeweborleatherslingssinglestrap,noarmloop)thatarefixedat bothattachmentpoints.m1carbinesarenotrequiredtohaveslings,butifa slingisattachedorused,itmustbeanissuecarbinertypesling.however, CarbinesfiredinM1GarandMatchesmaybeusedwithastandardM1web sling.issuecarbinertypeslingsaresinglestrapsnotwiderthan1.0inchand notlongerthan48inchesfromtheliftrtherdotclosuretotheslingtipthatis attachedtothebuttstockandoiler AsPIssuedForeignMilitaryRifleSlings AsRissuedforeignmilitaryriflesRule4.2.5)maybeequippedwithaslingthat was originally used with this type of rifle or, alternatively, a leather or web slingthatcomplieswiththisrulerule3.6)maybeattachedandusedwith asrissuedforeignmilitaryrifles. 3.7GeneralCompetitionandFiringProcedures Thefollowinggeneralcompetitionandfiringproceduresapplytotheconductof all CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches unless specific exceptions are describedintherulesforaspecificcmpgamesrifleorpistoleventrule4.0# 8.0) TargetAssignmentsSquadding) Relayandfiringpointsquaddingassignmentsarenormallyissuedatthetime of checkrin at the range or in the Ready Area approximately 30 minutes beforethefirstrelayisscheduledtostart.matchsponsorsmayuserandom squaddingorarrangecompetitorsquaddingsothatexperiencedcompetitors and new competitors are squadded together on the same firing point. Experiencedcompetitorsmaycoachandassistnewcompetitorsandhelpto ensuresafety.matchsponsorsmayacceptspecialrequestsforfamilyorclub membersorfriendstobesquaddedtogether CalltoLineandPreparationPeriod After each relay of competitors is called to the firing line and before each firingstage,theremustbeanintervalofone1)ortwo2)minutesfollowed byapreparationperiodwhencompetitorscanprepareforfiring.duringthe timeintervalaftercompetitorsarecalledtotheline,competitorsmayhandle theirgunsandbeginpreparationsforfiring,buttheymaynotremoveecisor closeactions.afterthepreparationperiodstarts,competitorsmaycontinue topreparetheirpositionsandtheymayremovetheirecis,closeactionsand dry fire. The length of the initial interval and Preparation Period for each CMPGameseventisspecifiedinthechart: 19

26 Event Interval PreparationTime AsRIssuedMilitaryRifle andunlimitedm1 GarandMatches ModernMilitaryRifleand M16EICMatches 2minutes 2minutes 3minutes 3minutes M1CarbineMatches 1minute 3minutesbeforeSightingStage 1minutebeforecompetitionstages VintageSniperRifle TeamMatches AsRIssuedM1911and Military&PoliceMatches 2minutes 1minute 3minutes 2minutes RimfireSporterRifle 1minute 3minutesbeforeSightingStage 1minutebeforecompetitionstages 3.7.3SightingShots Sightingshots,asspecifiedinthecourseoffire,maybefiredatthebeginning ofeachevent.sightingshotsmaybefiredinanyposition,withorwithouta support EarlyorLateShots IfacompetitorloadsandfiresashotbeforethecommandLOAD,he/she mustbedisqualified.ifacompetitorfiresashotafterthecommandload, butbeforethecommencefiringorstartcommand,theearlyshotina sloworrapidrfireseriesmustbescoredasazero0)ifpitroperatedtargets areused,oriffixedtargetsareused,thehighestvalueshotintheseries mustbenullifiedandscoredasazero0).ifacompetitorfiresashotafter theceasefiringorstopcommand,thatshotmustbescoredasazero 0)or,iffixedtargetsareused,thehighestvalueshotonthatstagemustbe nullifiedandscoredasazero0) CrossfireShots Acrossfireshotisashotfiredonanothercompetitor starget.allcrossfire shotsmustbescoredasmissesorzeroes0)seealsorule3.8.2) UnfiredShots Competitorswhodonotfireallshotsinastageorseriesmustreportthetotal numberofsavedorunfiredroundstotherangeofficer.anyshotsnotfired inanystageorseriesmustbescoredasmisses0) Malfunctions Amalfunctionisthefailureoftherifleorammunitiontofunctionproperly.A competitor may attempt to clear the malfunction and continue firing. If a malfunctioncannotbecleared,thecompetitormustremaininposition,keep 20

27 the muzzle pointed downrange and ask for range officer assistance. No additionaltimeandnorefiresareallowedformalfunctions NoExtraTimeorRefires Noextratimeorrefiresforrifle,pistol,equipmentorammunitionmalfunctions arepermittedincmpgamesandspecialeicmatches.theonlyexception to this rule is that if there is a range alibi affecting multiple targets, a refire should be allowed see Rule for refire procedures). Match officials may,attheirdiscretion,refireindividualrangealibisprovidingthisdoesnot requiretheschedulingofanadditionalrelay StandingPriortoRifleRapidFireStages WhenthepreparationperiodpriortoariflerapidRfirestageends,competitors are commanded to stand. All competitors are required to stand and begin eachrapidrfirestagefromthestandingpositioniftheyareable.competitors who are 70 years of age or older or competitors who have a physical condition or disability that prevents them from moving or changing from standingtothefiringpositionmayrequestpermissionfromtherangeofficer tobeginrapidrfirestagesinthefiringposition.thesecompetitorsareeligible to win awards in CMP Games Matches, except that to win overall match winner awards or to be eligible to earn EIC credit points in Special EIC Matches,competitorsmuststartrapidRfirestagesfromstanding LoadingProceduresforRifleCompetitorsWhoStartfrom Position CompetitorswhodonotstandforthestartofarapidRfire stage mustfollow theseprocedures: Load on command while keeping their rifles down out of their shoulders. May not shoulder their rifles until after the targets rise or the TARGETSorSTARTcommandisgiven. May not cycle the bolt to chamber the first round or shoulder the rifleuntilthefiringtimebeginswhentargetsriseorthetargets orstartcommandisgiven). Maynotfireashotuntilafteracompetitorwhowasstandingfires thefirstshot InterruptionsinFire IfaCEASEFIRE/STOPcommandmustbegivenduringafiringseries,the RangeOfficersmustresumefireassoonaspossible.Whenfiringresumes foraslowrfireseries,competitorsareentitledtotheamountoftimethatwas remaining when the CEASE FIRE/STOP command was given. If firing is interruptedduringarapidrfireseries,shotsfiredduringthatserieswillnot bescored,newtargetswillbeprovidedandtheentireserieswillberefired. No additional sighting shots will be allowed when resuming fire after an interruption. 21

28 3.7.12SloworDisabledTarget When a single target is disabled or providing slow target service the competitororscorermustnotifyarangeofficerwhomustattempttocorrect theproblem.therangeofficermayauthorizeadditionaltimetocompensate fortheslowserviceorinthecaseofadisabledtargetthatcannotbequickly repaired, move the competitor to another target hospital target) and give additionaltimetofinishfiringifthisdoesnotundulydelaythecompletionof thematch. 3.8ScoringandResults 3.8.1ScoringIndividualShots AllshotsmustbescoredaccordingtothehighestRvaluescoringringthatishit ortouchedbythatshot.ashotholewheretheoutsideedgeoftheshothole touchesoristangenttotheoutsideedgeofthescoringringmustbescored the higher value. Pit or Statistical Officers should use appropriate scoring gaugesortemplatestodeterminewhetheradoubtfulshotdoesordoesnot touchascoringring.pitorstatisticalofficersshouldusescoringtemplates to determine whether two or more shots passed though one shot hole double).thediagrambelow)illustrateshowtoscoredoubtfulshots ScoringProceduresforIrregularShots The following scoring rules apply in all CMP Games and Special EIC Matches. Competitorswhofirecrossfireshotsinslowfirestageswillbescoreda miss0)foreachcrossfireshot. If a competitor receives a crossfire shot that cannot be distinguished from a shot the competitor fired, the competitor who received the crossfirewillreceivethescoreofthehighestvalueshot. CompetitorswithexcessivehitsontheirtargetsduringrapidRfirestages willreceivethescoresofthehighestrvalueshotsontheirtargetsequalto thenumberofshotstheyfired. 22

29 CompetitorswithinsufficienthitsontheirtargetsduringrapidRfirestages, or during slowrfire stages when multiple shots are fired on one target, duetonotfiringalltenroundsorcrossfireswillreceivethescoresofthe highestrvaluehitsontheirtargetsequaltothenumberofshotstheyfired ontheirtarget SignalingShotValuesPitOperatedTargetsonly) Whenpitoperatedtargetsareused,scorevaluediscsmustbeplacedinthe locationsshownonthechartbelow)thatcorrespondtothescoredvaluesof slowrfireshots.rapidrfirescoresarenormallydisplayedonchalkboards displayingthenumberofshotsscoredcorrespondingtotheshotvaluesx, 10,9,etc.).DuringrapidRfirestages,scorevaluediscsmustbeplacedinthe topcentertoindicateinsufficienthitsandinthetoprighttoindicateexcessive hits ScoringShotsonElectronicTargets Electronic targets determine the x/y coordinates of the center of each shot firedandtheradialdistancefromtheshotcentertothecenterofthetarget. Thetargetthencalculatesthescoreoftheshotbycomparingthisdistance withtheappropriatescoringringradius,withthescoringringradiusvarying according to the bullet diameter of the rifle or pistol being used by the competitor.thisdataisdisplayedonthecompetitor smonitorandrecorded in the main computer. Prior to a competition, the Technical Officer must confirm that the correct target dimensions, distance and rifle or pistol bullet diameter being used by each competitor have been entered in the main computer. Scores indicated by competitors electronic target monitors are finalunlesssuccessfullyprotestedinaccordancewiththeserules TiePBreaking Ties in all CMP Games matches must be broken by applying the followingcriteriaintheorderlisted: BythehighestnumberofXs Innertens). By the highest score in the last stage fired, then to the highest number of Xs in the laststagefired. By the highest numerical score in the next to the last stage fired, then to the highest number of Xs in the nexttothelaststagenetc. By the highest total number of10s,then9s,then8s,etc. 23

30 If a tie remains, an unbreakable tie must be declared with the tied competitorslistedontheresultsbulletininalphabeticalorderaccording totheirfamilynames. Ties in aggregate events must be broken according to the highest numberofxsintheaggregatescoreandthenbyapplyingthisruleto scoresintheindividualmatchesaccordingtotheorderinwhichtheyare listedinthematchprogram ScoreChallenges Ifacompetitorfeelsthatashotfiredbyhim/herwasimproperlyscoredorthat a missing shot may be a double, the competitor may notify the Range or Statistical Officer that he/she wishes to challenge that scoring decision. Matchsponsorsmaychargeachallengefeeofnomorethan3.00foreach scorechallenge.iftargetsarescoredinthepits,thepitofficermustdecide the challenge. If targets are scored on frames, the Statistical Officer must decide the challenge. If targets are scored in the Statistical Office, the StatisticalOfficershalldecidethechallenge.Allscorechallengedecisionsby theseofficersarefinalandarenotsubjecttofurtherprotestorappeal ElectronicTargetScoringComplaintsandProtests If a competitor feels that a shot or series of shots rapidrfire only) was improperlyscored,thecompetitormustnotifytherangeortechnicalofficer immediately after the shot or series in question. The Range Officer and TechnicalOfficermustthenresolvethecomplaintinaccordancewithAnnex H ElectronicTargetScoringRules.Ascorecomplaintdecisionbythese officersisfinalandnotsubjecttofurtherprotestorappeal PreliminaryResultsList Duringeachcompetitionevent,scoresmustbeenteredintoarankedresults list.assoonasallscoresforaneventareentered,apreliminaryresultslist mustbeprintedandpostedontherangesothatcompetitorscanchecktheir scores. A protest time of a minimum of 30 minutes must be allowed for competitorstocontactthestatisticalofficeaboutpossibleerrorsor,ifscoring isdonebythestatisticaloffice,tochallengethenumberorscoresofshots. TheendoftheprotesttimemustbepostedonthePreliminaryResultsList ErrorCorrections Atanytimepriorto the closing of the posted challenge period, competitors mayrequestthatanerrorinscorepostingorcalculatingscoresbecorrected. No fee shall be charged for requesting such corrections. The Statistical Officermustdecideifanerrorwasmade FinalResultsList Final results bulletins must list the scores of all individual competitors or VintageSniperRifleTeamsinrankorderaccordingtotheirscores,withtieR breakingrulesappliedrule3.8.4).amatchsponsormayuseanelectronic 24

31 results bulletin as the official final results bulletin if the electronic results bulletinisopentopublicaccess. 3.9AchievementAwards To give competitors incentives to participate and improve, the CMP provides Achievement Medals and Pins to be presented to competitors in CMP Games eventswhoequalorexceedestablishedachievementawardscores AchievementAwardCalculations Achievement Award cutrscores are determined on the basis of previous NationalCMPGamesMatchesscores.Gold,silverandbronzeAchievement Awardsarepresentedtoapproximatelythetop40percentofallcompetitors. AchievementAwardscoresarecalculatedsothatapproximatelythetoponeR sixth of the top 40 percent of all competitors receive gold awards, the next tworsixths receive silver awards and the remaining threersixths receive bronzeawards AchievementAwardScores AchievementAwardscoresforallCMPGameseventsarefoundinAnnexG totheserules AchievementAwardPresentations National Matches. The CMP provides gold, silver and bronze achievement medals with neck ribbons for presentation to National MatchescompetitorswhoequalorexceedAchievementAwardScores. Regional CMP Games. The CMP provides gold, silver and bronze achievementmedalswithneckribbonsforpresentationtoregionalcmp GamescompetitorswhoequalorexceedAchievementAwardScores. CMP Sanctioned Matches. CMP affiliated clubs that sponsor CMP sanctionedmatchesmayordergold,silverandbronzeachievementpins forpresentationtocompetitorswhoequalorexceedachievementaward Scores AuthoritytoAdjustBronzeAwardScores Ifextreme weather conditions cause all scores in a match to be lower than normalorifthematchhasahighproportionofnewcompetitors,thematch Director may adjust bronze award scores downward, but bronze award scoresmaynotbeadjustedlowerthanthe40thpercentilecompetitor. 3.10RuleViolationsandDisciplinaryActions RuleViolations Competitorsorteamofficialsmaybedisciplinedordisqualifiedfromamatch foranyofthefollowingactsofmisconduct: Violating range safety regulations or safety rules prescribed in CMP Rules. FailuretocomplywithCMPRules. 25

32 Falsifyingorbeinganaccessorytofalsifyingscores. Refusingtoobeytheinstructionsofamatchofficialorfailuretomakea correctionafterawarningisgivenrule3.10.2,a.). Disorderlyorunsportsmanlikeconduct. Interferingwithordisruptingacompetitoronthefiringline Enforcement Intheeventofruleviolations,matchofficialswilltakethefollowingactions. Warning. Whenever possible, and where an unfair advantage is not beinggained,awarningandopportunitytocorrectaruleviolationmust begivenbeforeimposinganyfurtherpenalties. Disqualification. A competitor may be disqualified without further warningincaseofarefusaltorespondtoawarning.acompetitormay be disqualified without warning in case of for a serious violation. Any decisiontodisqualifyacompetitormustbemadebyatleasttwoofficials suchasarangeofficerandchiefrangeofficerorrangeofficerand Match Director. If a team member is disqualified, the team may be disqualifiedandthescoresofotherteammembersmaybedisqualified fromconsiderationforotherawards,dependinguponthecircumstances ofthedisqualification.anycompetitororteamthatisdisqualifiedmust be notified of that decision and be given an opportunity to protest the decisiontodisqualifythem. 3.11ProtestsandProtestResolution Protests Any competitor who feels that the conditions of a competition are not in accordance with these rules or who is penalized, disciplined or disqualified may protest that decision if he/she feels the decision was not made in accordancewithapplicablecmprules.decisionsbythechiefpitofficeror the Chief Statistical Officer regarding the number and scores of shots may notbeprotested DecisionsonProtests A Jury Rule 1.7.5) must decide protests at CMPRsanctioned matches. Written reports on all protests filed at CMPRsanctioned matches must be forwarded to the CMP. The National Matches Protest Jury decides all protestsatthenationalmatches AppealofProtestDecision EitherpartyinvolvedinaprotestdecidedbyaJurymayappealthatdecision tothecmpforreview.anappealofanydecisionmadebyajuryregardinga protestataneicorcmprsanctionedmatchmustbesubmittedtothecmp within 72 hours and will be decided by a CMP Protest Committee, to be appointedbythecmpchiefoperatingofficer.decisionsbyacmpprotest Committeearefinal.Thereisnofurtherrightofappeal. 26

33 3.11.4ProtestsatNationalMatches A CMP National Matches Protest Committee appointed by the CMP will decide protests of actions, decisions or disqualifications made during CMP National Matches. A CMP Protest Committee, to be appointed by the CMP ChiefOperatingOfficer,willdecideappealsofprotestssubmittedfromCMPR sanctioned matches. Decisions by the CMP National Matches Protest Committeearefinal.Thereisnofurtherrightofappeal. 3.12AdditionalCMPDisciplinaryAction In case of a serious violation, additional action may be taken by the CMP Programs Committee to disqualify or suspend a competitor from the National Matches, EIC matches or other CMP#sanctioned matches for such time as it determines,andtodenyanycurrentawardalreadywon.whenacompetitoris charged with a serious violation, the CMP Chief Operating Officer shall investigatethechargesandallavailableevidenceandshallpresentareporton this investigation, together with recommendations, to the CMP Programs Committee. Any person who may be suspended must be notified as soon as possiblethatsuspensionisbeingconsidered.subsequenttothesubmissionof the Chief Operating Officer s report, the Programs Committee shall offer the competitoranopportunityforahearingonthechargesandevidenceprovidedby the Chief Operating Officer s investigation. The accused competitor must be given an opportunity to present evidence or contravening arguments before a finaldecisionismade.subsequenttoahearingonthesecharges,theprograms Committeeshallmakeafinaldecisionregardingthechargesandthesuspension orotherdisciplinaryactionforthecompetitorifhe/sheisdeterminedtobeguilty of the charges against him/her. The decision of the Programs Committee regardingsuspensionorotherdisciplinaryactionshallbefinal. 4.0AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleMatchRules Rule4.0definesspecificrulesandproceduresthatapplytoallCMPAsP IssuedMilitaryRifleandPistolevents. 4.1AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleMatches 4.1.1IntentandSpirit AsRIssuedmilitaryriflesareriflesthatwereorcouldhavebeencarriedby militarypersonnelincombatoperations.thesematcheshonor thosewho served andcarriedtheserifleswhileonmilitarydutyandstrivetopreserve thetraditionsofmilitarymarksmanship.theintentandspiritofcmpasr IssuedMilitaryRifleMatchrulesistoprovidemoderntargetriflecompetitions forcompetitorswhouseaffordable,readilyavailable,asrissuedmilitaryrifles ofu.s.orforeignmanufacture.anyrifleconfigurationoritemofequipment thatisnotmentionedintheserulesorthatiscontrarytotheintentandspirit oftheserulesisprohibited. 27

34 4.1.2ScopeofRules These Rules define specific conditions and requirements that govern AsR IssuedMilitaryRifleMatchesforthefollowingevents: AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleMatchforAsRIssuedM1GarandsRule4.2.2), AsRIssued M1903/M1903A3 Springfield Rifles Rule 4.2.3), AsRIssued Vintage Military Rifles and 4.2.5) and AsRIssued M1 Carbines Rule5.2.1). M1 Garand Match for AsRIssued M1 Garands Rule 4.2.2) and AsR IssuedM1CarbinesRule5.2.1). Springfield Rifle Match for AsRIssued M1903/M1903A3 Springfield RiflesRule4.2.3). VintageMilitaryRifleMatchforAsRIssuedVintageMilitaryRifles4.2.4 and4.2.5). 4.2AsPIssuedMilitaryRifles 4.2.1GeneralAsPIssuedMilitaryRifleRequirements The following rules apply to all asrissued U. S. and foreign military rifles unlessspecificexceptionsarenotedintheserules: AllasRissuedmilitaryriflesmustberiflesthatwerecommonlyissuedto U.S.ArmedForcesortoforeignmilitarypersonnel. The rifle must be in asrissued condition, with a standard stock and sights. Theriflemustconformtotheweightanddimensionalspecificationsof standardrissue service rifles. Weights, including bayonets, may not be attachedoraddedtotherifle,butissueoilersorcleaningkitsmaybe placedinthestock. Commercial or replica versions of asrissued military rifles are not permitted. Rebarreling with a barrel of asrissued dimensions is permitted. A replacementbarrelmusthavethesameexactcontoursandcutsasthe originalasrissuedbarrel. OnlygovernmentRissuepartsorgovernmentorcommercialpartsofthe exactsameweightanddimensionsmaybeused. Sightsmustbeofthesametypesthatwereonriflesissuedtoregular military personnel, except that the internal diameter of rear apertures may be modified. Adjustable apertures, interchangeable inserts and lensinsertsofanytypeareprohibited.specialpurposesightsdesigned forsnipingorcompetitionarenotpermitted. Riflesmaybeaccurizedonlybythecarefulassemblyofstandardparts. Flash suppressors, cheek pads, recoil pads, or stock extensions are prohibited. Bayonets may not be attached to AsRIssued Military Rifles during competitions. 28

35 StocksmustbeasRissuedstocksorreplacementstockswiththesame dimensions. Laminated stocks and stocks made of synthetic materials are prohibited. Broken or cracked asrissued stocks may be repaired with the use of epoxies or other chemical adhesives, provided the original asrissued stock dimensions are not changed and no epoxy, adhesive or reinforcing material is used in or on any of the bedding surfacesfortherifleactionorbarrel AsPIssuedM1Garand TheriflemustbeaCaliber.30U.S.M1Garandriflethatwasissuedbythe U.S. Armed Forces and be in asrissued condition. A Caliber.30 M1941 Johnson rifle or a U.S. Carbine Caliber.30 M1 may be fired in matches designatedasm1garandmatches. RiflesmustbeasissuedbytheU.S.ArmedForces,withstandardstock andsights. Trigger pulls may not be less than 4.5 lbs., except that the M1941 Johnsonmayhaveatriggerpullofnotlessthan3.5lbs. NationalMatchNM)GarandswithsyntheticbeddingorNMsightsmay not be used. NM rifles with no synthetic bedding or no NM sights or otherrifleswithnmoperatingrodsornmgascylindersmaybeused. Theuseofshimsmadeofanymaterialintheactionandbarrelbedding areasofthestockisprohibited. AsRissuedM1Garandsmustbechamberedforthe.30R06cartridge.No rifleschamberedforthe7.62mmnato.308)cartridgemaybeused. M1CandM1DGarands,withtelescopesdetached,areconsideredasR issuedm1garands,providedthattheycomplywithotherrequirements for AsRIssued M1 Garands. Cheek pads may not be used on these or otherm1garands. M1GarandorM1941Johnsonriflesmaynotweighmorethan9.75lbs. M1Carbinesmaynotweighmorethan6.1lbs AsPIssuedM1903Springfield TheriflemustbeastandardissueserviceriflethatwasissuedbytheU.S. ArmedForcesandbeinasRissuedcondition.PermittedriflesaretheCaliber.30 U. S. Model 1903 and Model 1903 A3 Springfield rifles, except that Caliber.30 U. S. Model 1903 Springfield rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory with serial numbers of 810,000 or lower or by Rock Island Arsenal with serial numbers of 285,506 or lower may not be used in any CMPR sanctionedcompetition. RiflesmustbeasissuedbytheU.S.ArmedForces,withstandardstock andsights. TriggerpullsontheM1903Springfieldmaynotbelessthan3.5lbs. 29

36 Sightsmustbeofthesametypesthatwereonriflesissuedtoregular military personnel. Special purpose sights designed for sniping, target practiceorcompetitionarenotpermitted. Front sight blades with USMC dimensions for blade thickness are permittedonbothm1903andm1903a3rifles.thetopofthefrontsight blademustnotbewiderthan Theuseofshimsmadeofanymaterialintheactionandbarrelbedding areasofthestockisprohibited. Only U.S. Government Issue parts or nonru. S. Government or commercial parts of the exact same weight and dimensions may be used. SpringfieldriflesmaybefiredwithasRissuedfrontsightcoversinplace on the rifle. Legal sight covers include the common front sight covers madebyspringfieldarsenal,rockislandarsenal,andremington,and the higher Marine Corps front sight cover made for the Marine Corps front sight. Commercial equivalents of those covers may be used. No sightcovermaybehigherthan1.9 whenmeasuredfromthebottomof thebarrel. NationalMatchM1903orM1903A3rifleswithstarRgauged barrels are legalforuseinasrissuedriflematches,providingthatthesightsareasr issuedsightsandtheriflehasstandardbeddinginwoodnoinsertsor syntheticbedding). M1903orM1903A3riflesmaynotweighmorethan9.2lbs OtherAsPIssuedU.S.MilitaryRifles TheriflemustbeamanuallyoperatedriflethatwasissuedbytheU.S.Armed Forces and be in asrissued condition. Permitted rifles are the Caliber.30 U.S.Model1917andtheCaliber.30R40U.S.Krag.OtherU.S.militaryrifles suchasthecaliber.30r40m1895leveraction)and6mmcaliberm1895leer Navyriflemaybeused. RiflesmustbeasissuedbytheU.S.ArmedForces,withstandardstock andsights. Triggerpullsmaynotbelessthan3.5lbs. Sightsmustbeofthesametypesthatwereonriflesissuedtoregular militarypersonnel,exceptthatthefrontsightmayberetrofittedwitha bladewiththesameprofileastheasrissuedsightthatisnotwiderthan Theuseofshimsmadeofanymaterialintheactionandbarrelbedding areasofthestockisprohibited. Only U.S. Government Issue parts or nonru. S. Government or commercial parts of the exact same weight and dimensions may be used. AsRissued M1917 rifles must be chambered for the.30r06 cartridge. U.S.Kragriflesmustbechamberedforthe.30R40Kragcartridge. 30

37 4.2.5AsPIssuedForeignMilitaryRifle The rifle must be a rifle that was issued by the Armed Forces of a country other than the U. S. and be in asrissued condition. All asrissued foreign military rifles must be manually operated boltraction or straightrpull rifles. SemiRautomaticorfullyautomaticriflesarenotpermitted. Rifles must be as issued by the foreign government, with a standard stockandsights. Triggerpullsmaynotbelessthan3.5lbs. Rifles must conform to the weight and dimension specifications of the standardissueservicerifle.weightsmaynotbeaddedtotherifle. Only Government Issue parts or commercial parts of the exact same weightanddimensionsmaybeused. Sightsmustbeofthesametypesthatwereonriflesissuedtoregular military personnel. Special purpose sights designed for sniping, target practiceorcompetitionarenotpermitted. RiflesthatwereissuedwithsharpRedged,invertedV barleycorn )front sights may be retrofitted with flatrtopped post front sights of military type. Retrofitted front sights may not have copper bead or colored aimingelementsandmaynotbewiderthan Rifles issued with sidermounted front sling swivels may be retrofitted withmilitarytypeslingswivelsnotquickdetachable)thatarepositioned inthe6o clocklocation,relativetoitsoriginalslingswivellocationmay not be moved forward or rearward fromthatpoint).iftheissueswivel wasnarrowerthan11/4 theretrofitswivelmaybe1¼.theasrissued slingmaybereplacedwithastandardu.s.militaryslingrule3.6.1). Riflesmaybeaccurizedonlybythecarefulassemblyofstandardparts. RebarrelingwithabarrelofasRissueddimensionsispermitted. Shims made of wood, fabric, paper, metal or other similar material, of typesthatwereoriginallyinstalledbymilitaryarsenalsintheseriflesand that are placed between the stock and the action, barrel or trigger assemblyarepermitted. AllasRissuedriflesmustbechamberedforthecartridgeforwhichthey wereoriginallychambered. Riflesmaybeequippedwithslingsoriginallyissuedwiththerifleorwith au.s.m1907orm1slingseerule3.6.6). 4.3Equipment,AmmunitionandTargets 4.3.1ClothingandAccessories ShootingJackets,otherclothingandequipmentdescribedinRule3.5are permittedinallasrissuedmilitaryriflematches Slings RifleslingsasdescribedinRule3.6maybeusedinAsRIssuedMilitaryRifle Matches.Slingsarenotrequired,butwhenused,M1907orM1slingsmay 31

38 beconfiguredwitharmloopsandusedforsupportintheproneandsittingor kneelingpositions.inthestandingposition,slingsmayeitherremainattached totherifleintheparadeconfigurationandnotbeusedtosupporttheposition ortheslingmayberemoved.am1907orm1slingmaybeusedwithanm1 CarbinewhenitisfiredinanAsRIssuedMilitaryRifleMatch,butnotwhena CarbineisfiredinanM1CarbineMatch Ammunition Competitors may use any safe ammunition. Handloads are permitted. No tracer, armor piercing or incendiaryrtype ammunition or projectiles may be used IssuedAmmunition If the match sponsor issues ammunition, this must be stated in the match program.whenammunitionisissued,allcompetitorsmustuseonlytheissue ammunitionandmaynotsubstituteanyotherammunition.competitorswho donotfireissuedammunitionmustbedisqualified HighpowerRifleTargets The following targets or CMPRapproved targets with the same scoring ring dimensionsmustbeusedforallcmpasrissuedmilitaryriflecoursesoffire Tables3and4). 200PYard SR Target. The standard U.S. Army shortrrange SR) rifle targetwiththex,10and9ringsblackorthenrasrtargetisusedto firethe200ryardstagesofallasrissuedmilitaryriflecoursesoffire. 100PYard Reduced 200PYard SR Target. The 200Ryard SR target reducedforfiringat100yardsorthenrasrr1targetisusedforthem1 CarbineMatchandmaybeusedforallAsRIssuedMilitaryRifleCourses offireat100yardswhen200ryardrangesarenotavailable. 4.4CompetitionandRangeProcedures ThefollowingcompetitionconditionsandrangeproceduresapplytoallAs#Issued MilitaryRifleevents FiringPositions AsRIssued Military Rifle courses of fire are fired in the prone, standing and sittingorkneelingpositions.positionsusedmustcomplywiththe rifle firing positionsdefinedinrule Squadding SeeRule FiringProceduresandRangeCommands AsRIssued Military Rifle firing procedures must be conducted according to CMP Highpower Rifle Firing Procedures and Range Commands publishedasannexbtotheserules. 32

39 4.4.4LoadingProcedures SlowPFire, M1 Garand. After the command WITH ONE ROUND LOAD,theriflemaybeloadedwithonecartridgeonly. SlowPFire, Manually Operated Military Rifles. After the command WITHONEROUND LOAD,theriflemaybeloadedwithonecartridge only. RapidPFire, M1 Garand. After the command ON THE FIRING LINE STAND WITH BOLTS CLOSED ON EMPTY CHAMBERS LOAD, competitorsmustplaceaclipandtworoundsinthemagazineandclose the bolt on an empty chamber by overrriding the top round in the magazine. When the targets rise or the command TARGETS is given, competitorsmustgetintopositionandthencyclethebolttochamberthe firstround.afterfiringtworounds,competitorsmustreloadwithafullclip ofeightrounds,andcompletetheserieswithinthetimelimit. RapidPFire,ManuallyOperatedMilitaryRifles.AfterthecommandON THEFIRINGLINESTAND WITHBOLTSREMAININGOPEN LOAD, competitors must load five rounds in the magazine and leave the bolt open do not chamber a round). After targets rise or the command TARGETSisgiven,competitorsmustgetintoposition,closetheboltto chamber the first round, fire five rounds, then reload five rounds and completetheserieswithinthetimelimit CoachingorAssistingCompetitors SeeRule Malfunctions SeeRules3.7.5and ScoringandResults ScoringandresultsoperationsmustbeconductedaccordingtoRule AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleCoursesofFire 4.5.1CourseofFire Therearetwocoursesoffire,theAs#IssuedMilitaryRifleCourseATable3) andtheas#issuedmilitaryriflecoursebtable4). 33

40 Table3PPAsPIssuedMilitaryRifleCourseA Stage Distance Type offire FiringPosition Number ofshots TimeLimit Sighting 200yds. 1 Slow Any 5 15min.for First 200yds. Slow Prone 10 sighting& proneslow 2 Second 200yds. Rapid PronefromStanding 10 80sec. 3 Third 200yds. Slow Standing 10 10min. 1 The200#yardSRtarget,Rule4.3.5,isusedforallstages.Alternatively,allstagesmaybefiredat 100yardsontheNRASR#1target. 2 Competitorsaregivenacombinedtimelimitof15minutestofireamaximumoffivesightingshots and10recordshotsintheproneposition. 3 Thetimelimitfortherapid#firestageis80secondsforbothsemi#automaticriflesM1Garand)and manuallyoperatedriflesspringfieldandvintagemilitaryrifle). Table4PPAsPIssuedMilitaryRifleCourseB Stage Distance Typeof Fire FiringPosition Number ofshots TimeLimit Sighting 200yds. 1 Slow Any 5 25min.for First 200yds. Slow Prone 20 sighting& proneslow 2 Second 200yds. Rapid Pronefrom Standing Third 200yds. Rapid SittingorKneeling fromstanding 10 80sec sec. Fourth 200yds. Slow Standing 10 10min. 1 The200#yardSRtarget,Rule4.3.5,isusedforallstages.Alternatively,allstagesmaybefiredat 100yardsontheNRASR#1target. 2 Competitorsaregivenacombinedtimelimitof25minutestofireamaximumoffivesightingshots and20recordshotsintheproneposition. 3 Thetimelimitfortherapid#firestageis80secondsforbothsemi#automaticriflesM1Garand)and manuallyoperatedriflesspringfieldandvintagemilitaryrifle). 34

41 4.5.2ReducedSighterOption TheAsRIssuedMilitaryRifleCourseofFireprovidesforfivesightingshotsto befiredatthebeginningofthematch.sightingshotsmaybefiredinany position.competitorsmay,however,electtofirefewerthanthespecified numberofsightingshotsiftheynotifytheirscorersthattheyarestarting recordshots.returningtosightingshotsafterfiringarecordshotisnot permitted. 4.6AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleMatches 4.6.1AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleMatch CourseofFire.Table330shots)orTable450shots). Rifles.AnyriflethatcomplieswithRules4.2.2,4.2.3,4.2.4,4.2.5or Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg JohnC.GarandMatch CourseofFire.Table330shots)orTable450shots). Rifles.AnyriflethatcomplieswithRules4.2.2or NationalGarandMatchAwards.Thehighestscoringcompetitorwho fires an AsRIssued M1 Garand that complies with Rule in the NationalGarandMatchreceivestheJohnC.GarandTrophy. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg SpringfieldRifleMatch CourseofFire.Table330shots)orTable450shots). Rifles.AnyriflethatcomplieswithRules National Springfield Rifle Match Awards. The highest scoring competitor in the National Springfield Rifle Match receives the SpringfieldRifleTrophy. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg VintageMilitaryRifleMatch CourseofFire.Table330shots)orTable450shots). Rifles.AnyriflethatcomplieswithRules4.2.4or National Garand Match Awards. The highest scoring competitor in the National Vintage Military Rifle Match receives a CMP Recognition Plaque. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg. 35

42 4.6.5AsPIssuedMilitaryRifle3PGunAggregate The AsRIssued Military Rifle 3RGun Aggregate may be included in the programs of the National Matches, Regional CMP Games or CMP SanctionedMatches.TheaggregateisatotalofscoresfiredintheJohnC. GarandMatchRule4.2.2),theSpringfieldRifleMatchRule4.2.3)andthe VintageMilitaryRifleMatchRule4.2.4or4.2.5). 5.0SpecialMilitaryRifleMatchRules Rule5.0definesspecificrulesandproceduresthatapplytoallCMPSpecial MilitaryRifleandPistolevents. 5.1SpecialMilitaryRifleMatches 5.1.1IntentandSpirit Theintent andspirit ofcmpspecialmilitaryriflematch rulesis toprovide modern target rifle competitions for competitors who want to shoot with affordable, readily available military or militaryrtype rifles of U. S. or foreign manufacture. These matches seek to preserve the traditions of military marksmanshipandgivetheownersoftheseriflesopportunitiestousethem in competitions. 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 rulesisprohibited ScopeofRules These Rules define specific conditions and requirements that govern AsR IssuedMilitaryRifleMatchesforthefollowingevents: M1CarbineMatchforAsRIssuedM1CarbinesRule5.2.1). ModernMilitaryRifleMatchforsemiRautomaticmilitarytyperiflesthat complywithrule5.2.3andrule5.2.4or UnlimitedGarandMatchforM1GarandsthatdonotcomplywithRule 4.2.2,butcomplywithRule M16RifleSpecialEICMatchforM16riflesthatcomplywithRule AsPIssued M1 Garand Special EIC Match for rifles that comply with Rule SpecialEICMatches LimitedEligibilityEvents.SpecialEICmatchesarelimitedeligibility events where only NonRDistinguished civilian and military competitors whohavenotpreviouslyearnedanyrifleeiccreditpointsareeligibleto receiveeiccreditpoints.thetop10percentofeligiblecompetitorsin thesematchesreceiveeiccreditpointsinaccordancewiththeserules Rule1.3.1)andRule3.2.2intheCMPCompetitionRulesforService Rifle and Service Pistol. Military personnel may be subject to additional restrictions in the number of civilian EIC matches that they may shoot. Distinguished competitors or competitors who have 36

43 previously earned service rifle EIC credit points may fire this match in theopen IndividualCategoryOIC,Rule2.7.4).Entrypreferencemay begiventoeligiblecompetitorsifmatchentriesexceedrangecapacity. SpecialEICMatchesdescribedintheserulesare1)theM16RifleEIC Matchand2)theAsRIssuedM1GarandSpecialEICMatch. 5.2SpecialMilitaryRifles 5.2.1AsPIssuedM1Carbine ThefirearmmustbeaU.S.M1orM1A1CarbinechamberedfortheCaliber.30 Carbine cartridge that was issued by the U.S. Armed Forces, manufacturedbyinland,ibm,irwinrpedersen,nationalpostalmeter,quality Hardware, RockROla, Saginaw Steering Gear, Standard Products, UnderwoodorWinchester. CarbinesmustbeasissuedbytheU.S.ArmedForces,withstandard stockandsights. AsRissuedM1CarbinesmustbechamberedfortheCaliber.30Carbine cartridge. Triggerpullsmaynotbelessthan4.5lbs. Carbines must conform to the weight and dimensions of the standard issue M1 Carbine.M1 Carbines may not weigh more than 6.1 lbs. WeightsmaynotbeaddedtotheCarbine. M1 Carbines must be equipped with a stock made for an M1 or M2 Carbine. StandardRissue 15Rround magazines or magazines with the same shape, length and configuration must be used. 30Rround magazines maynotbeused. Only U.S. Government Issue parts or nonru. S. Government or commercial parts of the exact same weight and dimensions may be used. Sightsmustbeofthesametypesthatwereonriflesissuedtoregular militarypersonnel. Rebarreling with a barrel of asrissued dimensions is permitted. Replacement barrels must have the same exact contours and cuts as theasrissuedbarrel. Theuseofshimsmadeofanymaterialintheactionandbarrelbedding areasofthestockisprohibited. CarbinesmadebyanyothermanufactureroracommercialCarbineof the same type and caliber may be used if permitted by the match programorifaseparatecategoryisprovidedforthesecarbines GeneralRulesforModernMilitaryRifles SemiRautomaticmilitaryriflesofU.S.orforeignmanufactureorcommercial rifles of the same type and caliber or commercial variations of militaryrtype 37

44 rifles may be fired. There are two categories of Modern Military Rifles. The match program must specify whether a Modern Military Rifle event is for Class A and/or Class B rifles or for Classes A and B rifles combined. All ModernMilitaryRiflesmustcomplywiththefollowinggeneralrequirements: The exterior configuration of the rifle must be the similar to that of theoriginalmilitaryormilitaryrtyperifle. Thetriggerpullmaynotbelessthan4.5lbs. RiflesmustbestandardproductionorasRissuedrifleswithnospecial accurizingormatchconditioning. Theriflemayhaveanopticalsightreflectivesightsareconsidered opticalsights)withamaximumpowerof4.5xinstalledonthe receiver.variablescopeswithamaximumof4.5xarepermitted. Onlycommerciallymanufacturedscopesthatwereproducedwitha maximummagnificationof4.5xandthathaveamaximumobjective lensdiameterof34mmmaybeused.ifanopticalsightisused,the sameopticalsightconfigurationmustbeusedinallstagesofa courseoffirechangingsightsorsightmountconfigurationsisnot permitted).thecenterlineofanopticalsightshallbenohigherthan 3.5inchesabovethecenterlineofthebore. Alternatively,theriflemaybeequippedwithissueRtypemetallicfront andrearsights.metallicsights,ifused,musthaveanm16type sightdesignwiththerearsightinthecarryhandleandthefrontsight instandardm16location. ButtRstocksmayvaryinlengthandbeeitherfixedorcollapsible. Collapsibleoradjustablelengthstocksarepermitted,butbuttstocks thatallowforotheradjustmentssuchasthecheekrpieceheightor buttrplatelocationmaynotbeused. Magazinesmayhaveacapacityofnomorethan30roundsandmay not be used to support the rifle in a firing position where the magazinerestsonthegroundorarm U.S.ModernSportingRifles,ClassA Category A Modern Sporting Rifles must comply with these additional requirements: RiflesbasedontheMR16orARdesignandmanufacturedbyaUSA manufacturermustbeused. Totalrifleweight,withsightsandwithoutsling,maynotexceed8.5 pounds. NospecialaccurizingispermittedexceptthatanonRadjustablesling swivelmaybeattachedtotheforwardendofthehandguard. Theriflemustbechamberedforthe5.56x45mmor.223Remington cartridge. 38

45 5.2.4ModernMilitaryRifles,ClassB Category B Modern Military Rifles must comply with these additional requirements: ModernMilitaryRiflesmanufacturedintheU.S.oranothercountry maybeused. Theriflemaybechamberedforanycartridgenotexceedingcaliber 8mm. Rifleweightsmaynotexceedtheweightsspecifiedinthechart. ClassBModernMilitaryRifleWeightLimits AK, AKR47 Stamped Receiver 7.0lbs. HKR lbs. AK, AKR47 Milled 9.5lbs. HKR93 8.5lbs. Receiver SKS 8.5lbs. MR14,M1A 10.0lbs. FNRFAL 9.75lbs. FNR49 9.5lbs. SVT 8.75lbs. TheCMPCompetitionstaffmayestablishappropriateweightlimitsforother asrissued or productionrtype Modern Military Rifles upon request and the presentationofdocumentationregardingtherifle UnlimitedM1Garand AnUnlimitedM1GarandisanM1GarandRtyperiflethatdoesnotfullycomply withrule4.2.2forasrissuedm1garands.unlimitedm1garandsmusthave anm1garandexternalconfiguration,mayweighnomorethan10.5lbs.and musthaveatriggerpullofatleast4.5lbs.unlimitedm1garandsinclude, butarenotlimitedtothefollowing: National Match M1 Garands or M1 Garands with synthetic bedding or NMsights.GarandswithnosyntheticbeddingorNMsights,butwithNM operatingrodsandgascylindersmaybeusedintheasrissuedgarand categoryrule4.2.2). M1Garandsmodifiedtofirethe7.62mmNATOcartridge. M1Garandswithaccurizingmodificationssuchasglassbedding,sight adjustmentsfinerthanoneminuteofangle,modifiedupperhandguards, etc. Commercial,replicaorforeignmanufacturedM1Garands. M1GarandswithU.S.Governmentglassbeddingorshims. TheuseofcheekRpadsontheseriflesisnotpermitted AsPIssuedM16ServiceRifle,5.56mm The M16 Service Rifle chambered for the 5.56 mm rifle cartridge or a commercialrifleofthesametypeandcaliber,inasrissuedcondition,mustbe usedintheriflesmallarmsfiringschoolsandinthem16riflespecialeic Matches. 39

46 5.3Equipment,AmmunitionandTargets 5.3.1ClothingandAccessories ShootingJackets,otherclothingandequipmentdescribedinRule3.5are permittedinallspecialmilitaryriflematches Slings Rifle slings described in Rule 3.6 may be used in Special Military Rifle Matches.Slingsarenotrequired,butwhenused,M1907orM1slingsmay beconfiguredwitharmloopsandusedforsupportintheproneandsittingor kneelingpositions.inthestandingposition,slingsmayremainattachedtothe rifleintheparadeconfigurationandnotbeusedtosupportthepositionorthe sling may be removed. A M1907 or M1 sling may not be used with an M1 CarbinewhenitisfiredinanM1CarbineMatch.IntheM1CarbineMatch, theissuecarbinertypeslingmayonlybeusedasahastyslingwithoutarm loop, with arm wrapped around sling) in the prone, sitting or kneeling positions.inthestandingpositionthesling,ifattached,mustbeintheparade configurationandmaynotbeusedforsupport Ammunition Competitors may use any safe ammunition. Handloads are permitted. No tracer, armor piercing or incendiaryrtype ammunition or projectiles may be used IssuedAmmunition If the match sponsor issues ammunition, this must be stated in the match program. When ammunition is issued, competitors must use only the issue ammunitionandmaynotsubstituteanyotherammunition.competitorswho donotfireissuedammunitionmustbedisqualified HighpowerRifleTargets The following targets or CMPRapproved targets with the same scoring ring dimensions must be used for all CMP Special Military Rifle courses of fire Tables3,4,5and6). 200PYard SR Target. The standard U.S. Army shortrrange SR) rifle targetwiththex,10and9ringsblackorthenrasrtargetisusedto firethe200ryardstagesofallasrissuedmilitaryriflecoursesoffire. 100PYard Reduced 200PYard SR Target. The 200Ryard SR target reducedforfiringat100yardsorthenrasrr1targetisusedforthem1 CarbineMatchandmaybeusedtofireSpecialMilitaryRifleCoursesof Fireat100yardswhen200Ryardrangesarenotavailable. 5.4CompetitionandRangeProcedures ThefollowingcompetitionconditionsandrangeproceduresapplytoallSpecial MilitaryRifleevents. 40

47 5.4.1FiringPositions AsRIssued Military Rifle courses of fire are fired in the prone, standing and sittingorkneelingpositions.positionsusedmustcomplywiththeriflefiring positionsdefinedinrule Squadding SeeRule FiringProceduresandRangeCommands Special Military Rifle firing procedures for Modern Military Rifle, M16 and UnlimitedriflecategoriesmustbeconductedaccordingtoCMPHighpower RifleFiringProceduresandRangeCommandspublishedasAnnexBto theserules LoadingProcedures SlowPFire,M1Carbine.SlowRfireloadingwiththeM1Carbineisdone from magazines containing five cartridges. After the command WITH ACTIONSCLOSEDONEMPTYCHAMBERS LOADFIVEROUNDS, a magazine containing five cartridges may be inserted and the bolt closedtochamberthefirstround.sincem1carbineslowrfireloadingis done from a magazine, competitors must take special care when loweringtheriflebetweenshots. SlowPFire, Modern Military Rifles. After the command, WITH ONE ROUND LOAD, the rifle may be loaded with only one cartridge and reloadedwithonlyonecartridgeforallsubsequentslowrfireshots. SlowPFire,M1GarandUnlimitedorSpecialEIC).Afterthecommand WITH ONE ROUND LOAD, the rifle may be loaded with only one cartridge and reloaded with only one cartridge for all subsequent slowr fireshots. SlowPFire, For All Firearms. During all slowrfire stages, rifles and pistolsmustremainpointeddownrangewhileloading.afterfiringoneor fiveshotscompetitorsmustreloadwithoutfurthercommandtocomplete the10rshotstagewithinthefiringtimelimit.riflebuttsmaynotrestona shootingstoolwhileloading. RapidPFire, M1 Carbine. After the command ON THE FIRING LINE STAND WITH BOLTS CLOSED ON EMPTY CHAMBERS LOAD, competitors must first close the bolt on an empty chamber and then insert a magazine with five rounds. Competitors may not chamber a roundwhilestanding.afterthefiringtimebegins,competitorsmustget into position, cycle the bolt to chamber the first round, fire five shots, reload a second magazine with five rounds and complete the series withinthetimelimit. RapidPFire, M1 Garand Unlimited or Special EIC). After the commandonthefiringlinestand WITHBOLTSCLOSEDON 41

48 EMPTY CHAMBERS LOAD, competitors must place a clip and two roundsinthemagazineandclosetheboltonanemptychamberbyoverr riding the top round in the magazine. When the targets rise or the command TARGETS is given, competitors must get into position and then cycle the bolt to chamber the first round. After firing two rounds, theymustreloadwithafullclipofeightrounds,andcompletetheseries withinthetimelimit. RapidPFire, Modern Military Rifles. After competitors stand and are given the command LOAD, they must first close the bolt on an empty chamberandtheninsertamagazinewithtworoundsncompetitorsmay notchamberaroundwhilestanding.aftertargetsriseorthecommand TARGETSisgiven,competitorsmustgetintoposition,cycletheboltto chamberthefirstround,firetwoshots,reloadasecondmagazinewith eightroundsandcompletetheserieswithinthetimelimit. RapidPFire, For All Firearms. No one is permitted to charge a nonr removable magazine or have a loaded magazine in the rifle until the command LOAD is given. No cartridge may be chambered until the competitor is down in position. A competitor is considered down in positionwhenthebuttocksareonthegroundinsittingoroneelbowison thegroundinprone CoachingorAssistingCompetitors SeeRule Malfunctions SeeRules3.7.5and ScoringandResults ScoringandresultsoperationsmustbeconductedaccordingtoRule SpecialMilitaryRifleCoursesofFire 5.5.1M1CarbineMatchCourseofFire ThecourseoffirefortheM1CarbineMatchistheM1CarbineMatchCourse offiretable5). 42

49 Table5PPM1CarbineCourse Stage Distance Typeof Fire FiringPosition Numberof Shots TimeLimit Sighting 100yds. 1 Slow 2 Any 2 10max. 3 10min. 1st 100yds. Slow Prone 10 5min. 2nd 100yds. Rapid PronefromStanding 10 60sec. 3rd 100yds. Rapid SittingorKneelingfrom Standing 10 60sec. 4th 100yds. Slow Standing 10 10min. 1 TheSRR1highpowerrifletarget200RyardSRtargetreducedforfiringat100yards)isusedforall stagesoffirenallfiringisdoneat100yards. 3 Arestorsupportmaybeusedforsighters,butnotinanyotherposition. 3 Competitors may fire a maximum of 10 sighting or practice shots. Competitors may elect to fire fewerthan10sightingshots.whenpitroperatedtargetsareused,thesightingandproneslowr Firestagesmaybecombined.WithpitRoperatedtargets,thefirststagewillbefive5)sightersand ten10)shotsforrecordinthepronepositionwithatimelimitof15minutes. ThecourseoffirefortheM16RifleSpecialEICMatchistheM16SpecialEIC MatchCourseofFireTable6).Allfiringisdoneat200yards.Competitors mustcompletetheentirecourseoffirebeforeleavingthefiringline. Table6PPM16RifleEICMatchCourse Stage Distance Typeof Fire FiringPosition Number ofshots TimeLimit Sighting 200yds. 1 Slow Any min.for sighting& First 200yds. Slow Prone 10 proneslow 4 Second 200yds. Rapid PronefromStanding 10 60sec. Third 200yds. Rapid 6 SittingorKneelingfrom Standing 10 60sec. 5 Fourth 200yds. Slow 2 Standing 10 10min. 43

50 Table6PPM16RifleEICMatchCourse 1 The200RyardSRtarget,Rule4.3.5isusedforallstages. 2 Sightingshotsmaybefiredinanyposition.Asupportorsupportedpositionmaybeused.Sightingshots arenotcountedinthematchscore. 3 Competitorsmayelecttofirefewerthanfivesightingshots.Theymustnotifythescoreriftheyelecttostart recordfiringafterfiringfewerthanfivesightingshots. 4 Competitorswillbegivenacombinedtimelimitof15minutestofireamaximumoffivesightingshotsand 10recordshotsintheproneposition. 5 When this course of fire is used for AsRIssued M1 Garand EIC Matches Rule 5.6.5), the rapidrfire time limitsare70seconds. 5.6SpecialMilitaryRifleMatches 5.6.1M1CarbineMatch CourseofFire.Table540shots). Rifles.AnyM1CarbinethatcomplieswithRule National M1 Carbine Match. The highest scoring competitor in the National M1 Carbine Match receives the Carbine Club M1 Carbine Trophy. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg ModernMilitaryRifleMatch CourseofFire.Table330shots)orTable450shots) Rifles.AnyModernMilitaryRiflethatcomplieswithRule5.2.2andRule 5.2.3or5.2.4maybeused.Competitioneventsmaybedividedintotwo classesformodernsportingrifleclassa)andmodernmilitaryrifles ClassB). Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg UnlimitedM1GarandMatch CourseofFire.Table330shots)orTable450shots). Rifles.AnyM1GarandRtyperiflethatcomplieswithRule Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg M16RifleSpecialEICMatch TheM16RifleEICMatchisalimitedeligibilitySpecialEICMatchthat may be conducted in conjunction with the Rifle Small Arms Firing SchoolsattheNationalMatchesandRegionalCMPGamesMatches. CourseofFire.Table640shots). 44

51 Rifles.AsRissuedM16riflesorcommercialriflesofthesametypeand caliberwillbeprovidedbythecmp.schoolinstructorswilldrawrifles forusebyschoolstudents.magazineswillbeprovidedwitheachrifle. Slings.Militarywebslingswillbeattachedtotheriflesandmaybe usedintheproneandsittingpositions.nootherslingsmaybeused. EICPointsandAwards.Thetop10%ofalleligiblecompetitorswho completetwoormorestagesofthematchandturninscorecardswill receivean introductory legcountingfour4)eicpointsandcmpm16 EICmedals AsPIssuedM1GarandSpecialEICMatch TheAsRIssuedM1GarandMatchisalimitedeligibilitySpecialEICMatch conductedduringregionalcmpgamescompetitions. CourseofFire.Table640shots),exceptthatrapidRfiretimelimitsare 70 seconds each.all firing is done at 200 yards. Competitors must completetheentirecourseoffirebeforeleavingthefiringline. Rifles.AsRissuedM1GarandriflesthatcomplywithRule EICPointsandAwards.Thetop10%ofalleligiblecompetitorswho completetwoormorestagesofthematchandturninscorecardswill receivean introductory legcountingfour4)eicpointsandcmpm16 EICmedals. 6.0VintageSniperRifleTeamMatch Rule6.0definesspecificrulesandproceduresthatgoverntheCMPVintage SniperRifleTeamMatch. 6.1VintageSniperRifleTeamMatches 6.1.1IntentandSpirit ThespiritandintentoftheCMPVintageSniperRifleTeamMatchisto providemoderntargetriflecompetitionsforcompetitorswhouseoriginalor replicamilitarysniperriflesdated1953orearlier.thismatchisatworperson teameventdesignedtoreplicateandtestmarksmanshipskillssimilarto thoseemployedbytraditionalmilitarysniperteams.anyrifleconfigurationor itemofequipmentthatisnotmentionedintheserulesorthatiscontraryto thespiritandintentoftheserulesisprohibited RifleClasses TeamsfiringinVintageSniperRifleTeamMatchesmaybedividedintotwo classes, one for teams firing semirautomatic rifles and one for teams firing 45

52 manuallyoperatedrifles.ifoneteammemberfiresamanuallyoperatedrifle, the team must be included in the manually operated rifle category. If these categoriesareused,thismustbestatedinthematchprogram. 6.2VintageSniperRifleTeamMatchRifles 6.2.1VintageSniperRifle The rifle must be a manually operated or semirautomatic rifle of U. S. or foreignmanufacturethatwaseitheranoriginalmilitaryrifleissuedforsniping in1953orearlieroracommercialreplicarifleofthesametypeandcaliber. VintageSniperriflesandsightsmustbelistedinTable7andmustfulfillthese requirements: Theborediametermaybenolargerthan8mm.315caliber). Must be in asrissued condition. No fiberglass stocks, special bedding glass bedding, etc.), match triggers or other special accurizing are permitted. Rebarreling with a barrel of asrissued dimensions is permitted. A replacementbarrelmusthavethesameexactcontoursandcutsasthe originalasrissuedbarrel. TriggersonsemiRautomaticriflesmusthaveatriggerpullofatleast4.5 lbs.triggersonmanuallyoperatedriflesmusthaveatriggerpullofat least2.5lbs. AstrapRon,laceRonordetachablewoodencheekRpiecemaybeusedifit wasoriginaltotheriflewhenusedforsnipingpurposes. Only rifles with optical sights may be used.sights must be original issueopticalsightswithasrissuedreticlesorsightsmaybecommercial replicas of asrissued optical sights. In addition, specific nonrissue scopesthatarelistedintableimaybeused.suchnonrissuescopes may only be used on the rifles for which they are specifically listed. ReplicaornonRissuesightsmayhaveonlycrosshair,postorpostwith crosshair reticles. Scope mounts and rings may be original or reproductionreplicas.scoperingsmaybesleevedormodifiedtoaccept anonroriginalscopediameter. 46

53 47 Table7PPVintageSniperRiflesandScopes Rifles Scopes UnitedStates:.30R06cal.M1903A403A3receiver, 03A3handRguard,nosights, CstockorscantRtypestock) M73B1Weaver330C2.5X telescope),m73b2,m81,m82,m84, StithRKollmorganinUSMCM1952 configuration NonRissue scopes: Lyman Alaskan, WeaverK2.5 UnitedStates:.30R06cal.1941A1Springfield Cstock,Standard1903sightswith UnertltypescopeonUnertltype mountsandbases) WinchesterA5,WinchesterB5, WinchesterB3 USMCoriginalissue:Unertl8X SniperTelescope NonRissuescopes:Unertl,Lymanor Fekker6Xor8Xscopewithuptoa 1.5 objectivenleatherwoodmalcolm 3Xor6X Note:Allscopesmusthaveexternal adjustmentandnorecoilspring. UnitedStates:.30.06cal.M1C.30R06cal.M1D M81Lyman),M82,M84 NonRissue:StithRKollmorgan4X, LymanAlaskan Belgium:.30R06,7mm,7.65mm,8mm SAFN/M1949semiauto)Usedby severalcountries) OPI4Xscope,Echomount Germany: 8x57mmGewehr98 8x57mmKarbine98 ZF4,ZF39,ZF41 NonRissue:WeaverK4 Germany: Gewehr43orKarbine43semiRauto) ZF4 GreatBritainandCommonwealth Countries:.303cal.No.1,MkIIISeriesSMLE Aldis,PeriscopicPrismscope, WinchesterA5,WilliamMalcolm3X or6x GreatBritainandCommonwealth M1918Telescope,Aldis,Periscopic

54 48 Table7PPVintageSniperRiflesandScopes Rifles Scopes Countries:.303cal.EnfieldNo.3MarkIT)or Pattern1914T)orPR14T) Prismscope,WinchesterA5, WilliamMalcolm3X GreatBritainandCommonwealth Countries:.303cal.No.4MarkIT) No.32M32variants) NonRissue:LymanAlaskan, WeaverK2.5orK3 Japan: 6.5mmType38SniperRifle 6.5mmType97SniperRifle 6.5mmType99SniperRifle 7.7mmType99SniperRifle Originalscopesonly Sweden: 6.5mmM41seriesSniperRifles Ajack4x90mmGerman), Aga3x65mmM42orM44) NonRissue:WeaverK4 Switzerland: 7.5mmM1931/42SniperRifle 7.5mmM1931/43SniperRifle 1.8XinM1931/42, 2.8XinM1931/43, USSR: 7.62mmM1891/30MosinNagant PE,PU USSR: 7.62mmTokarevM1938SVTR38) semirauto) 7.62mmTokarevM1940SVTR40) semirauto) PU Yugoslavia&Czechoslovakia: 7.92mmM1948YUG) 7.92mmVZ24,with24 or30 barrels CZE) ZF4,ZF39variants,ZF41 NonRissue:WeaverK4

55 6.2.2SharingRifles Oneteammayshareasinglerifle,butmayusenomorethantworifles.The teammayusetheirriflesastheychooseonerifleforbothcompetitors,one rifleforonedistance,onerifleforonecompetitor,etc.) UnlistedRifles Anyone who wishes to use a sniper rifle or scope in a CMPRsanctioned Vintage Sniper Rifle Match that is not listed in Table 3 and who feels it complies with the spirit and intent of these rules may contact CMP Competitions competitions@thecmp.org, 419R635R2141, ext. 714/722) and request a ruling on whether it is an eligible rifle or scope. Documentation regardingtherifleorscopeanditsuseformilitarysniperpurposesmustbe providedwitheveryrequest. 6.3Equipment,AmmunitionandAccessories 6.3.1ShootingEquipment Only authorized sandbag rests Rule 6.4.3) or slings Rule 6.3.3) may be used.nomechanicaloradjustablerests,bipodsorrearrestsorothermeans ofsupportmaybeused.frontbagrestsmaynotprovideachannelinwhich toresttherifle.boththeshooterandthespottermayhavetheirequipmenton theteam sfiringpointduringfiring ClothingandAccessories ShootingJackets,otherclothingandequipmentdescribedinRule3.5are permittedinallasrissuedmilitaryriflematches Slings Rifle slings as described in Rule 3.6 may be used if a sandbag rest is not used.ifused,onlym1907orm1slingsmaybeused Ammunition Competitors may use any safe ammunition. Handloads are permitted. No tracer, armor piercing or incendiaryrtype ammunition or projectiles may be used Targets The following targets or CMPRapproved targets with the same scoring ring dimensions must be used for all CMP Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match courseoffiretable7). 300PYard SR Target. Same target as the 200Ryard SR target Rule 4.3.5), except that the X, 10, 9 and 8 rings are black. The NRA SRR3 targetmaybeused. 600PYardMRTarget.StandardU.S.ArmymidRrangeMR)600yardsor meters)competitiverifletargetwiththex,10,9,8and7ringsblack.the NRAMRR1targetmaybeused. 49

56 Target Mounting.Targets for the Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match must be prepared by placing a full 600Ryard MR Target on a target frame.afull300ryardsrtargetmustthenbeplacedonthecenterof the600ryardmrtargetandtargetframe.afterthe300ryardstageoffire iscompleted,a600ryardtargetcentermustbeplacedontopofthe300r yardsrtarget.the600ryardtargetcenterwillcoverthe300ryardfired targetandfitwiththefull600ryardtarget.thistargetpreparationsystem ensuresthatonlyonetargetframeisrequiredtocompletethismatch. 6.4CompetitionandRangeProcedures 6.4.1TeamComposition The Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match is a tworperson team event. Each team consists of two members. Any two competitors may form a Vintage SniperRifleTeam.Oneteammemberservesastheshooterwhiletheother serves as the spotter. Both the shooter and the spotter must take their positions on the firing point. The spotter may be prone, seated or standing behindoralongsidethecompetitor.thespottermaycallwindandcoachthe competitor.teammembersmustchangerolesafter10shots FiringPosition AllfiringisdoneintheproneorpronesupportedpositionasdefinedinRule 3.3.Whilefiringintheproneposition,competitorsmayuseaM1907,M1or original issue slings or they may use front bag rests such as sandbags or beanbags in supported prone positions. Competitors may not use both a slingandarestorsupport SandbagRests Sandbags), will be issued for each team to use. No competitorrsupplied sandbags) are permitted. No adjustable rests, bipods, rear rests or other means of support are permitted. Sandbag size and availability will be determined by the CMP or match sponsor prior to the match and each competitor will be issued the same number of sandbags) of the same approximate size. A competitor owned towel made of cotton or a cotton polyester blend, one layer thick, may be used to cover the top sandbag to prevent moisture or sand from affecting the rifle stock. No multiple towel layers,norubberpads,noshootingmat,andnoantirskidmaterialofanykind areallowedtocoverthetopsandbag Squadding See Rule Each tworperson team is assigned to one firing point. Teamsarenormallydividedintothreerelayswithonerelayfiring,onerelay scoring and one relay in the pits. Pit changes will be scheduled at the discretionofthematchdirector.therelayrotationplanshouldbepublished inthecompetitionprogram.insanctionedclubmatches,tworelaysmaybe usedwithonerelayfiringandonerelayinthepitspullingtargetsandscoring. 50

57 6.4.5FiringProceduresandRangeCommands Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match firing procedures must be conducted according to CMP Vintage Sniper Rifle Firing Procedures and Range CommandspublishedasAnnexDtotheserules LoadingProcedures Singleloadingonlyispermitted CoachingorAssistingCompetitors Rule3.4.5doesnotapply.Thisisateamcompetitionwherethetwoteam membersareallowedandexpectedtocoachandassisteachother Malfunctions SeeRules3.7.4and ScoringandResults ScoringandresultsoperationsmustbeconductedaccordingtoRule3.8. TotalteamscoresandXRcountsfor40shotswilldeterminethefinal placementsofallcompetingteams.thehighestscoreat600yardswillbreak tiesnotbrokenbyxrcounts. 6.5VintageSniperRifleTeamMatchCourseofFire 6.5.1CourseofFire Thecourseoffireconsistsoffiveminutesofsightingshotsand10shotsfor recordforeachteammemberat300yardsonthe300ryardhighpowertarget andfiveminutesofsightingshotsand10shotsforrecordforeachteam memberat600yardsonthe600ryardhighpowertarget.eachteamfiresa totalof40shotsforrecord PreparationandSightingPeriods AthreeRminutepreparationperiodprecedesfiringateachstage.Afterthe preparationperiodends,teamsaregivenafiverminutesightingperiodwhen theycanfireunlimitedsightingshots.eachsightingshotwillbepulledand scoredwithoutdelay.eachrelaywillhaveonlyonesightingperiodbeforethe 300Ryardstageandonesightingperiodbeforethe600Ryardstage.Teams mayshoottheirsightersfromoneorbothriflesnoneorbothteammembers mayfiresighters RecordFiring AfterthefiveRminutesightingperiod,thetargetsarewithdrawnforone minute,spottersareremovedandthetargetsareraisedtohalfrmast. While the targets are at halfrmast, and 10 seconds before the first exposure,thecommandloadandstandbywillbegiven.after10 seconds,targetswillbeexposedfor20seconds.duringthisexposure, theteammemberwhoisshootingmustfireoneshot. After the 20Rsecond target exposure, targets are pulled and scored. After 20 seconds, targets are raised for another 20Rsecond exposure 51

58 withthespotterandscoringdiscforthepreviousshot.thescorerwill announcethevalueoftheshotunlessdirectednottodosobythefiring team. This sequence will continue until the first shooter has fired 10 record shots.therangeofficerwillannouncetenthandlastshotfor RECORD prior to the 10th exposure. After the 10th exposure, the Range Officer will command CEASE FIRING CLEAR ALL RIFLES ANDINSERTECIs. After10exposures,targetswillbewithdrawnandremaininthepitsfor twominuteswiththelastshotdiscandscoringdiscstillinthetarget). Duringthistime,teammemberswillswitchrolesthespotterbecomes theshooterandvicerversa).10secondspriortothefirsttargetexposure for the second shooter, the command REMOVE ECIs, LOAD AND STANDBY will be given. When the targets reappear, the second shooter must fire the first of his 10 rounds. This sequence continues untilthesecondshooterhasalsofired10recordshots. 6.6VintageSniperRifleTeamMatch The Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match is a two#person team event conducted during the annual National Matches and Regional CMP Games. Any CMP# affiliatedclubmayconductcmp#sanctionedvintagesniperrifleteammatches byfollowingtheserules. CourseofFire.AsdescribedinRule6.5above. Rifles.Anyoriginalorreplicamilitarysniperriflethatcomplieswith Rule6.2. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg. 7.0CMPGamesAsPIssuedPistolMatches Rule7.0definesspecificrulesandproceduresthatapplytoallCMPGames PistolMatches. 7.1CMPGamesAsPIssuedPistolMatches 7.1.1IntentandSpirit TheintentofCMPGamesAsRIssuedPistolMatchrulesistoprovidepistol competitionswherecompetitorscanuseoriginalorreplicamilitaryorpolice typesemirautomaticpistols.thespiritofthesepistolmatchesistooffer competitionsthatarerestrictedtoissueorstockpistolswithoutspecialized accurizingfeatures.thisistoensurethatthepistolsusedareaffordableand accessibletothegreatestpossiblenumbersofcompetitors.anypistol 52

59 configurationoritemofequipmentthatisnotmentionedintheserulesorthat iscontrarytotheintentandspiritoftheserulesisprohibited ScopeofRules These Rules define specific conditions and requirements that govern CMP GamesPistolMatchesforthefollowingevents: AsPIssuedM9ServicePistol,9mm,asdescribedinRule AsPIssuedM1911Pistol,cal..45ACP,asdescribedinRule MilitaryandPoliceServicePistolasdescribedinRule Pistols 7.2.1AsPIssuedM9ServicePistol,9mm TheM9ServicePistol,chamberedforthe9mmpistolcartridge,inasRissued condition,isusedinthepistolsmallarmsfiringschoolandinthem9pistol SpecialEICMatch AsPIssuedM1911Pistol,Cal..45ACP ThepistolmustbeaU.SArmedForcesissueM1911cal..45ACPpistolora commercial pistol of the same general type and caliber. The pistol must complywiththefollowingrequirements. The pistol must be in asrissued or factory stock condition, with standardgripsandnonradjustablesightsandwithoutspecializedmatch conditioningoraccurizingfeatures. The pistol must generally conform to the weight and dimensional specificationsofthestandardrissueservicepistol. Rebarreling with a barrel of the same type and length as the M1911 barrelispermitted. OnlygovernmentRissuepartsorgovernmentorcommercialpartsofthe samegeneralweightanddimensionsmaybeused. Thetriggerpullmustbeatleast4lbs.Triggershoesarenotpermitted. AmmunitionusedwithAsRIssuedM1911Pistolsmustbeloadedwithfull metalrjacketedroundnose230gr.bullets. Only7Rroundmagazineswithnoextensionsormagazinebumpersmay beused. Itistheintentofthisrulethatreasonableflexibilitymustbeappliedin determining if the pistol is an M1911Rtype pistol within the spirit and intentofthisrule Military&PoliceServicePistol PistolsmustbesemiRautopistolsthatarepracticalorsuitableforissueasa military or police service pistols. The pistol must comply with the following requirements: Pistolcaliberscannotbesmallerthan9mmorlargerthan.45cal. Barrelsmaynotbemorethanfive5)inchesinlength. 53

60 Pistolsmusthaveasingleorstrikeractiontriggerpullofnotlessthan 4.0lbs.GlockandSpringfieldArmoryXDpistolswithbarrelsnolonger thanfive5)inchesarepermitted). Pistolsmaynotbematchconditioned. PistolsmustbeequippedwithstandardissuenonRadjustablesights. AmmunitionusedwithMilitary&PoliceServicePistolsmustbeloaded withfullmetalrjacketedroundnosebullets. 7.3EquipmentandTargets 7.3.1ShootingEquipment Shootingclothing,spottingscopesandshootingkitsorboxesdescribedin Rule3.5maybeused PistolAmmunition Competitors may use any safe ammunition that complies with this rule. Ammunition used in AsRIssued M1911 and Military & Police Service Pistols mustbeloadedwithfullrjacketedroundnosedbullets.230gr.bulletsmust beusedin.45cal.ammunition. Handloadsarepermitted.Notracer,armor piercingorincendiaryrtypeammunitionorprojectilesmaybeused PistolTargets The25RyardNRABR8targetoraCMPRapprovedtargetwiththesamescoring ringdimensionsisrequiredforcmppistolcoursesoffiretables8and9). 7.4CompetitionProcedures 7.4.1FiringPosition StandingunsupportedoneortwoRhandedpistolfiringpositionsasdescribed inrule3.3.4mustbeused Squadding SeeRule FiringProceduresandRangeCommands CMPGamesPistolMatchfiringproceduresmustbeconductedaccordingto CMPAsPissued Pistol Match Firing Procedures and RangeCommands publishedasannexetotheserules LoadingProcedures SemiPAutomatic Pistols. After the command WITH A MAGAZINE AND FIVE ROUNDS LOAD, a magazine containing five cartridges may be inserted.thepistolactionmustthenbeclosedtochamberthefirstround. Loadedpistolsmustbeheldinthereadyposition45degreearmangle)until the COMMENCE FIRING command is given or the targets start to turn. Competitorsmustloadclipswithfiveroundsonlyforallpistolstagesoffire CoachingorAssistingCompetitors SeeRule

61 7.4.6Malfunctions SeeRules3.7.5and FiringComplete Firing Complete. After completing the 10 record shots for each stage, the competitormustensurethatthepistolslideislockedopen,themagazineis removed,aneciisinsertedandthepistolisplacedonthebenchortable ScoringandResults ScoringandresultsoperationsmustbeconductedaccordingtoRule AsPIssuedMilitaryRifleCoursesofFire 7.5.1TheM9PistolSpecialEICCourseofFire Allfiringisdoneat25yards.Shootersmustcompletetheentirecourseoffire beforeleavingthefiringline. Table8PPM9PistolEICMatchCourse Stage Distance Typeof Fire FiringPosition Number ofshots Time Limit Sighting 25yds. 1 Slow TwooroneRhanded standing 2 First 25yds. Slow TwooroneRhanded standing 2 Second 25yds. Timed TwooroneRhanded standing 2 Third 25yds. Rapid TwooroneRhanded standing 2 5 5min. 10 5min sec sec. 1 The25RyardpistoltargetNRABR8)mustbeusedforallstages. 2 Competitorsmayelecttofirewhileusingeithertwohandsoronehand.Allstagesof firemustbeginfromthereadypositionpistolpointeddown45degrees) TheCMPAsPIssuedPistolCourseofFire Allfiringisdoneat25yards.Competitorsmustcompletetheentirecourseof firebeforeleavingthefiringline. 55

62 Table9PPCMPAsPIssuedPistolCourse Stage Distance FiringPosition Numberof Shots TimeLimit Relo ads Sighting 25yards 1 Standing,withaone leftorright)handed ortworhandedgrip yards Standing,withaone leftorright)handed ortworhandedgrip 2 5sighting shots 5sighters+ 10shots 5+5)for record 5minutes 0 5minutes yards Standing,withleft singlerhandedgrip yards Standing,withright singlerhandedgrip yards Standing,withaone leftorright)handed ortworhandedgrip 2 10shots 5+5) 10shots 5+5) 10shots 5+5) 5minutes 1 5minutes 1 70seconds 1 1 The25RyardpistoltargetNRABR8)mustbeusedforallstages. 2 Competitorsmayelecttofirewhileusingeithertwohandsoronehand.Allstagesoffire mustbeginfromthereadypositionpistolpointeddown45degrees). TargetMounting.Fiveseparatetargetsmaybemountedonasingletarget boardonesightertargetandfourrecordtargets)orstandard25ryardpistol targets may be placed in frames one target at a time with target changing and scoring periods between each stage. If five separate targets are mounted,the5rminutesightingstageandthe5rminuterecordstagecanbe combinedintoone10rminutestagefiredontwoseparatetargets. FiringPosition.Allfiringisdonefromthestandingpositionwithnoartificial supportforanypartofthebody.thehandorhandstobeusedtogripthe pistol will change according to the course of fire see Table 9). All stages beginwiththepistolloadedandthepistolpointeddownrangeandloweredto thebenchwiththearmsraisedatnomorethana45rdegreeangleready position). Loading and Reloading. Competitors may load magazines during the Preparation Period or the onerminute intervals between firing stages. Magazinesmaynotbeinsertedintothepistoluntilthecommand LOADis given. After the command LOAD, competitors must then place one 56

63 magazine in their pistols and close the slide to place one round in the chamber and bring the pistol to the ready position 45 degree arm angle). WhenthecommandCOMMENCEFIRING is given, competitors may raise theirpistolsandfireattheirtargets.afterfiringfiveshots,theymustremove theemptymagazineandreloadwithanothermagazinewithfiverounds. 7.6CMPAsPIssuedPistolMatches 7.6.1M9PistolEICMatch TheM9PistolEICMatchisalimitedeligibilityCMPSpecialEICMatch conducted during the National Matches in conjunction with the Pistol SmallArmsFiringSchool.Thetop10percentofeligiblecompetitorsin thismatchreceiveeiccreditpointsinaccordancewiththeserules. CourseofFire.Table830shots). Pistols.PistolsmustcomplywithRule7.2.2.AsRissuedM9service pistolswillbeprovidedbythecmp.pistolswillbedrawnbyblock officersandplacedonthefiringpointstobeusedbythecompetitors squaddedonthosepoints.magazineswillbeprovidedwitheachpistol. Nootherpistolsormagazinesmaybeused. Ammunition.9mmcommercialammunitionmaybeprovidedbythe CMPandissuedonthefiringline.Allcompetitorsmustuseissue ammunitionwhenitisissued. Awards. The top 10% of all eligible competitors who complete two or more stages of the match and turn in scorecards will receive introductory legscountingfour4)eicpointsandcmpm9eicmedals CMPAsPIssuedM1911PistolMatch TheAsRIssuedM1911PistolMatchmaybeincludedontheprogramsof thenationalmatches,theregionalcmpgamesandcmpsanctioned matches. CourseofFire.Table940shots). Pistols.TheAsRIssuedM1911PistolRule7.2.3) Ammunition. Competitors with.45 cal. pistols may use any safe ammunitionwith230rgrain,fullmetaljacket,roundnosedbullets. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg CMPMilitary&PoliceServicePistolMatch TheCMPMilitary&PoliceServicePistolMatchmaybeincludedonthe programsofthenationalmatches,regionalcmpgamesandcmp sanctionedmatches. CourseofFire.Table940shots). Pistols.TheCMPMilitary&PoliceServicePistolRule7.2.4). 57

64 Ammunition.AmmunitionmustbeloadedwithfullmetalRjacketed, roundnosedbullets. Awards.CMPAchievementAwardmedallionsorpinsmaybe presentedinaccordancewithrule3.9andannexg. 8.0CMPRimfireSporterRifleMatches Rule8.0definesspecificconditionsandrequirementsthatapplytoCMP RimfireSporterRifleMatches. 8.1RimfireSporterCompetitions 8.1.1IntentandSpirit TheintentandspiritofCMPRimfireSporterrulesistoprovidesmallborerifle targetcompetitionswherecompetitorsuselowrcost,readilyavailablesporterr type,.22caliberrimfirerifles.anyrifleconfigurationoritemofequipmentthat isnotmentionedintheserulesorthatiscontrarytotheintentandspiritof theserulesisprohibited.theriflesandequipmentpermittedinrimfire Sporterarestrictlylimitedinordertopreventan equipmentrace from occurringintherimfiresporterdiscipline CompetitionClasses Competitorsmustbedividedintotwoorthreecompetitionclasses,TRClass, ORClass and Tactical Rimfire Class. Any rifle equipped with telescopic or receiver sights must be fired in the TRclass, unless the Match Sponsor establishesaseparatearclassforrifleswithreceiversightsrule8.2.6,b.). Rifles equipped with open sights must be fired in the ORClass. Tactical RimfireriflesmaybefiredintheTacticalRimfireClassifthematchprogram includesthatclassortheymaybefiredinthetrclass.theofficialresultslist mustrankcompetitorsineachclassseparately. 8.2RimfireSporterRifles Any.22 cal. rimfire rifle that complies with the following requirements may be usedincmprimfiresportermatches RimfireSporterRifles AllRimfireSporterRiflesmustbestandardsporterRtyperifleschamberedfor the.22cal.longriflecartridge.magnumrimfireor.17cal.rimfireriflesmay notbeused.barrelsmaybetaperedorstraight,butflutedbarrelsmaynot beused.therearethreerimfiresporterrifleclasses: StandardRimfireSporterRifle,ORClassopensights) StandardRimfireSporterRifle,TRClasstelescopicoraperturesights) TacticalRimfireSporterRifle,TacticalClassapertureoropticalsights) 58

65 MatchsponsorsalsohavetheoptionofsubRdividingtheTRClassintoa separatetrclassandanarclassforrifleswithreceiversights GeneralRifleConfiguration,StandardandTacticalRifles Standard Rimfire Sporter Rifles must be sporterrtype rifles of conventional appearance. Rifles must have a standard sporterrtype stocksconstructedofwoodorsyntheticmaterial.thestockmayhavea Monte Carlo cheek piece, but may not have an orthopedic or asymmetrically shaped pistol grip. The stock may have a fixed sling swivel on the forerend. Thumbhole stocks, stock adjustments of any type adjustable butt plates, adjustable cheek pieces, etc.) and rails or adjustableslingswivelsarenotpermitted. TacticalRimfireRiflesmaybeusedinRimfireSportermatches,eitherin aseparatetacticalclassorthematchsponsormayincludetheminthe TRClass.LegalTacticalRimfireriflesmustcomplywiththerequirements foroverallweightandtriggerpullandhaveaconfigurationthatissimilar to common AR and modern military rifles. Tactical Rimfire rifles may haveeitherapertureoropticalsightsnohigherthan6x).ifthelengthof pull on the buttrstock is adjustable, the length adjustment must remain thesameforallthreepositions OverallWeight,AllRifles The overall weight of the rifle, including sights, may not exceed 7.5 lbs. Slingsmayberemovedforweighing,butTRclassriflesmustbeweighedwith the telescope and mount attached. Rifles with removable clips must be weighed with one clip.external or internal weights may be added to the barrelorstockaslongastheoverallweightoftherifle,withsights,doesnot exceed7.5lbs.externalweightsmaybeaddedtothebarrelonlyandmust beconcentricinshape ActionTypesandMagazines,AllRifles Rifles may have any type of action, semirautomatic or manually operated. Rifles should be repeaterrtype rifles with magazines capable of holding a minimum of five rounds. In rapidrfire stages, competitors with manually operatedriflesaregivenfivesecondsofadditionaltimeforeach5rshotrapidr fireseriestocompensateforthesloweroperatingcycleofthoseactionssee Table10).MagazinesprovidedwithTacticalRimfireriflesmaybeused,but duringfiring,themagazinemaynotrestonthegroundorbeusedtosupport the rifle. The magazine may touch the arm, but it may not rest on the competitor sarmprovidesupport)orontheshootingmatorground TriggerPull,AllRifles RimfiretriggersmustbecapableofliftingathreeRpound3lbs.)weightwhen cocked. 59

66 8.2.6Sights,OandTClassRifles There are two rifle competition classes that are determined by the type of sightsonthecompetitor srifle: OPClassOpensights).Theriflemustbeequippedwithanopenrear sightu,vorsquarenotch)andabeadorpostfrontsight.hoodedfront sightsmaybeusedintheorclass,butatargetortunnelrtypefrontsight with interchangeable inserts may not be used. The rear sight may be adjustableforwindageandelevation. TPClassSpecialsights).Theriflemaybeequippedwithanadjustable aperture receiver sight or with a telescope that does not exceed 6X magnification. Variable power telescopes may be used if they are adjustedtonomorethan6xmagnification.theadjustmentdeviceon variabletelescopesmustbesecuredwithtapeorothersimilarmeansso thatitcannotbechangedduringfiring.rifleswithaperturertypereceiver sightsoranytypeofelectronicoropticallyenhancedsightsdotsights) aretrclassrifles.matchsponsorsmay,attheiroption,dividetrclass competitors into a TRClass for scopersighted rifles and an ARClass for rifleswithreceiversights Magazines NonRremovable rifle magazines tube or internal) may not be loaded at any timewhenarifleisontherangeexceptafterthecommandloadisgiven. Removable magazines may be prerloaded as long as they do not come in contact with the rifle until the command LOAD is given. If a magazine is removable,itmustbeoutoftherifleatalltimesexceptduringfiringperiods andmaynotbeinsertedintherifleuntilafterthecommandloadisgiven. 8.3EquipmentandTargets 8.3.1Clothing Competitors may wear no more than two layers of ordinary soft, casual or sportsclothingshirt,sweatshirt,etc.).shirtsorsweatshirtsmustbemadeof singlelayersofsoft,flexibleclothing.theadditionofshoulderorelbowpads ordoublelayers,exceptnormalpockets,isnotpermitted.jacketsorheavy winter clothing are not permitted an exception may be made during unusually cold weather). Special shooting jackets, shooting trousers or specialshootingbootsareprohibited.shoesmaybeordinarylowrcutshoes orworkorhuntingrtypebootsmaybeworn Slings Asling,notmorethan1¼incheswide,maybeattachedtotherifleusinga fixed, nonradjustable sling swivel no adjustable handrstops or rails). The sling must be a simple leather, synthetic or web strap. The sling may not haveanyspecialpadding,liningorasymmetricalconstruction.theslingmay beusedtosupporttherifleintheproneandsittingorkneelingpositions.the slingmaynotbeusedtosupporttherifleinthestandingposition,butitmay 60

67 remainattachedtotherifleoritmaybedetachedfromtherifleduring.u.s. militaryleatherorwebslingsmaybeusedseerule3.6.1) TelescopeorFieldGlasses Competitors may use a spotting telescope or binoculars to spot fired shots duringfiring Gloves Competitors may wear one ordinary work or sports glove on the hand that supportstherifle.paddedglovesormittsorspecialshootingglovesarenot permitted ShootingMat Competitors may use a shooting mat or ground cloth, provided it does not provideartificialsupport KneelingRoll Ifthecompetitorelectstofireinthekneelingposition,onekneelingrollthatis notmorethansixinchesindiametermaybeused.thekneelingrollmaybe placedunderthefootorankleorbetweenthefootandbuttocks Ammunition Allriflesmustbechamberedfor.22cal.LongRiflerimfireammunition.Any safe.22cal.rimfireammunitionmaybeused Targets 50/25PYard Targets. The CMP RimfireSporterTargetisusedforall outdoor stages of fire at 50 and 25 yards.thescoringringdimensions are taken from the international 50 meter pistol targetn the 9, 8 and 7 scoringzonesareblacknthe10and X inner ten) zones are white to provide an aiming point for TRClass rifles. 50PFoot Targets. CMP Rimfire SporterTargetsreducedfor50feetareusedforRimfireSporterevents fired at 50 feet, indoors or outdoors. One 50Rfoot target simulates the firingofstages1r4at50yardswhilethesecond50rfoottargetsimulates thefiringofstages5r6at25yards. TargetMounting.Toreducethetimespendgoingdownrangetohang orreplacetargets,itisrecommendedthatatleasttwotargetsbehungat onetimenwithlargetargetboards,itispossibletohangasmanyassix orseventargetsforeachfiringpoint. 61

68 8.4CompetitionandFiringProcedures 8.4.1FiringPositions The prone, sitting or kneeling and standing positions described in Rule 3.3 are used to complete the Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match Course of Fire. The SupportedPronepositionmaybeusedonlyduringtheSightingStage.Rule 3.7.9regardingrapidRfirestartingpositionsappliesinCMPNationalMatches andtravelgames Squadding SeeRule3.7.1.RimfireSporterrelayswillnormallyhavesomecompetitors firing semirauto rifles and some with manually operated rifles. If possible, semirautos should be squadded on one side of the range and manually operated rifles on the other side. This facilitates the staggered rapidrfire startsthatarerecommendedanddescribedintheserules TargetLabeling Prior to hanging targets and firing, all targets must be labeled with competitor s names and CMP competitor numbers if available).thisinformationmustbeplaced in the upper right corner of the target. Target labeling must record the competitor s name and CMP number if known), the relay, firing point target number), stage of fire and the rifle class markwithan O, T or Tactical ) FiringProceduresandRangeCommands CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match firing procedures must be conducted according to CMP Rimfire Sporter Firing Procedures and Range CommandspublishedasAnnexFtotheserules RangeCommands Range commands, loading procedures and instructions used in Rimfire SporterRifleMatchesinclude: Call to Firing Line. The Range Officer instructs competitors to move theirriflesandequipmenttothefiringline.rifleactionsmustbeopen, with ECIs inserted, when they are carried to the firing line. After competitorsarecalledtothefiringline,theymayhandletheirrifles,put onslingsandgetintotheirpositions,buttheymaynotremovetheeci untilthepreparationperiodbegins. Preparation Period. One 1) minute after calling competitors to the firing line, the Range Officer must give competitors a threerminute 3) preparation period before the sighting stage or a onerminute 1) 62

69 preparation period before every record stage. During preparation periods, competitors may remove ECIs, close rifle actions and dry fire. Competitorsmayloadremovablemagazinesduringthisperiod,butthey may not insert them in their rifles. Loading a rifle or nonrremovable magazineduringthepreparationperiodisnotpermitted. LOAD.Afterthepreparationperiodends,theRangeOfficercommands WITHACTIONSOPENORCLOSEDONEMPTYCHAMBERS LOAD FIVE ROUNDS. After the LOAD command, competitors may insert a magazine loaded with five rounds slow or rapid fire), but rifle actions mustremainopenor closedonemptychambersuntilafterthe START command.nooneispermittedtochargeanonrremovablemagazineor placealoadedmagazineintherifleuntiltheloadcommand.nooneis permitted to load or insert a cartridge in the chamber until after the STARTcommand. START. After competitors are given sufficient time to load, the Range Officer authorizes the start of firing by giving the command START. Timed stages begin with this command. After the START command, competitors may close or cycle their rifle actions to chamber their first roundsandbeginfiring.noonemaychamberacartridgeorfireashot until the START command. After the START command, competitors may continue firing until they finish firing that stage or series or the commandstopisgiven.whencompetitorsfinishastageoffire,they must open their rifle actions, insert ECIs and ground their rifles so the RangeOfficercaninspectthem. STOPPUNLOAD. When the command STOP is given, all firing must cease, competitors must open the actions of their rifles, remove any cartridges from the chamber and magazine, insert an ECI and ground their rifles. The Range Officer commands STOP UNLOAD when all competitorshavefinishedfiringorattheendoftheshootingtime.the RangeOfficeroranyoneontherangemaycommandSTOP STOP STOP at any time if a serious safety emergency occurs. No one is permittedtofireashotafterthecommandstop.shotsfiredafterthe commandstopmustbescoredasmissesseerule3.7.3). After Completing Firing. If a competitor completes firing a slowrfire series before the time expires or the STOP command is given, he/she must open the action, insert an ECI and ground the rifle. Competitors may not remove their rifles and equipment from the firing line until instructed to do so, but they may step back from the firing line after groundingtheirrifles. RemovingEquipmentfromtheLine.AftertheRangeOfficerinspects thefiringlinetobesureallrifleactionsareopenwithecisinserted,the Range Officer will instruct competitors to remove their rifles and 63

70 equipmentfromthefiringline.riflesmaynotberemovedfromthefiring lineuntilauthorizedbytherangeofficer CoachingorAssistingCompetitors SeeRule Malfunctions SeeRules3.7.5and EarlyorLateShots If a competitor loads and fires a shot before the command LOAD, he/she mustbedisqualified.ifacompetitorfiresashotafterthecommandload, butbeforethestartcommand,thehighestvalueshotonthatstagemust be nullified and scored as a zero 0). If a competitor fires a shot after the commandstop,thehighestvalueshotonthatstagemustbenullifiedand scored as a zero 0) see Rule 3.7.3). During rapidrfire series, Range Officers must be alert to identify any competitors who fire shots after the commandstopnrangeofficersmayallowatoleranceofone1)secondto elapse after the command STOP before deciding that a late shot must be scoredasamiss.afterthelineisclearedandtargetsareretrieved,anylate shots must be documented on that competitor s target see Rule 3.7.3). Note:ARangeOfficer sdecisiontocallornotcallalateshotamissisno differentfromthejudgmentsthatrefereesinallsportsmustmaketodecide closecalls.rangeofficersmustdecidewhatisfairtotheothercompetitors UnfiredShots SeeRule3.8.2,d.Anyunfiredshotsmustbescoredaszeroes0). CompetitorswhodonotfirefiveshotsintheirfirstrapidRfireseries,butwho loadandfiremorethanfiveshotsinthesecondrapidrfireseriesmustbe disqualified CrossfireShots Crossfire shots must be scored as zeroes 0) and may not be refired see Rule3.7.4).Whentwoormoretargetsaremountedononetargetholder,it ispossibletofireaninternalcrossfirewhereashotisfiredontheincorrect targetforthatstage.theinternalcrossfiremustbescoredaccordingtorule A competitor who fires a crossfire or internal crossfire may not load and fire an extra shot in that series to replace the crossfire shotn any competitorwhodoesthisandtherebyfiresmorethan10shotsinonestage offiremustbedisqualified. 64

71 8.5RimfireSporterCourseofFire 8.5.1CourseofFire Table10PCMPRimfireSporterCourse Stage Distance Type offire FiringPosition Numberof Shots TimeLimit Sighting 50yards Slow Proneor supportedprone Unlimited 5minutes 1 50yards Slow Prone 10 10minutes 2 50yards Rapid Prone 10,firedin 2seriesof5 SemiRautoR25sec. ManualR30sec. 3 50yards Slow Sittingor Kneeling 10 10minutes 4 50yards Rapid Sittingor Kneeling 10,firedin 2seriesof5 SemiRsutoR25sec. ManualR30sec. 5 25yards Slow Standing 10 10minutes 6 25yards Rapid Standing 10,firedin 2seriesof5 SemiRautoR25sec. ManualR30sec SightingShots Thecourseoffirebeginswithunlimitedsightingorpracticeshotswhere competitorscansightintheirriflesandprepareforrecordfiring.sighting shotsdonotcountforscore.arangeofficerorotherpersonmayassistor coachacompetitorinmakingsightadjustmentsduringsightingshots RapidPFireProcedures Time Limits. When rapidrfire stages are fired, competitors with semir automatic rifles and competitors with manually operated rifles have different time limits so that competitors with manually operated rifles have five 5) additional seconds to complete each rapid fire series to compensateforthetimeneededtomanuallycyclerifleactionsaftereach shot. See Table 10 for rapidrfire time limits. Competitors with semir automaticandmanuallyoperatedrifleswillfireatthesametimeusinga staggered start. The Range Officer will give a START command to competitors with manually operated rifles first and a second START commandtocompetitorswithsemirautomaticriflesfive5)secondslater. 65

72 Assuming Position. Competitors begin all rapidrfire stages from the standing ready position. When the Range Officer commands WITH ACTIONSOPENORCLOSEDONEMPTYCHAMBERS LOADFIVE ROUNDS, competitors may load five rounds in the magazine of their rifle,buttherifleactionmustremainopenortheboltmustbeclosedon anemptychamber.inthestandingreadyposition,thecompetitorholds theriflewithbothhandsandwiththetoeofthebuttbelowthebeltline. AftertherangeofficergivestheSTARTcommand,competitorsmaythen assumetheirfiringposition,closeorcycletheactiontochamberthefirst round and fire five shots within the time limit. Fingers must remain outside of the trigger guards and muzzles must remain pointed up or downrangewhilecompetitorsaregettingintoposition. CompetitorsWhoCannotStand.Competitorswhoare70yearsofage orolderorwhohavephysicalormedicallimitationsthatmakeitdifficult orunsafeforthemtostandandquicklyassumetheproneandsittingor kneeling firing positions from standing may elect to begin the rapid fire stage from a prone, sitting or kneeling ready position, provided they notifytherangeofficerpriortofiringseerule3.7.8).competitorswho are authorized to begin a rapidrfire series from a firing position must begineachserieswiththebuttplateoffoftheirshoulderandmaynotfire thefirstshotinarapidrfireseriesseerule3.7.9) FootIndoorRimfireSporterCourseofFire MatchsponsorsmayfiretheRimfireSporterCourseoffireat50feet,indoors oroutdoors,usingcmprimfiresportertargetsreducedforfiringat50feet. Rimfire Sporter 50Rfoot targets include one target for stages 1R4 reduced from50yards)andonetargetforstages5r6reducedfrom25yards)sothat allfiringisconductedatthe50rfootdistance PShotRimfireSporterCourseofFire Match sponsors may schedule a 30Rshot reduced or half course event wherefiveshotsarefiredineachstage.slowrfiretimelimitsforhalfrcourse eventsarefive5)minutesperstage. 8.6ScoringandResults Thefollowingrulescontrolthescoringoftargetsandtherankingofcompetitions Scoring After fired targets are retrieved, official scorers must score them. Match sponsorsmayappointtwoormoreofficialscorersormayappointcompetitors as official scorers to score other competitor s targets. Competitors may not scoretheirowntargets.aftertargetsarescored,thescoresofallcompetitors mustbepostedinapreliminaryresultsbulletinsocompetitorscanseehow theirtargetswerescored. 66

73 8.6.2DeterminingShotValues Each shot is given the score of the highestrvalue scoring ring that is hit or touched by that shot see Rule and the Scoring Doubtful Shots illustration) ScoringDoubtfulShots Ashotwhosevalueisdoubtfulmaybescoredwithascoringgauge plug gauge)withaflangediameterof.2225r.2240inches.thescoringgaugeis insertedintheshothole.thescorermustviewthegaugefromanangleto determinewhethertheinsideedgeofthegauge sflangetouchesorbreaksa scoringring.amagnifyingglassshouldbeusedasanaidtoseewhetherthe edgeofthegauge sflangetouchesorbreaksascoringring.shotsthatare gaugedmustbemarkedwitha P andaplus+)ifthatshotisscoredasthe highervalueorwithaminusr)ifthatshotisscoredasthelowervalue ScoringTargetswithExcessiveorInsufficientHits Acompetitormayreceivescoresonlyforthenumberofshotshe/shefiredat his/her correct target see Rule 3.7.4). If, due to crossfire shots, a competitor s target has more hits than the number of shots that competitor actually fired, the highest scoring shots equal to the number of shots that competitorfiredmustbescored.thescoreofashotidentifiedasaninternal crossfire shot excessive hits)) may not be transferred to a target that has insufficienthits ScoringGroupsofTwoorMoreShots Whentwoormoreshotsformagroupwheresinglecompleteshotholesare notvisible,ascoringgaugeplug)shouldnotbeusedtodeterminethescore ofeachshotinthegroup.ascoringtemplateoroverlayshouldbeusedto determinethevaluesoftheshots.ifacompetitorfiredallshotsinaseries and there is no evidence that a shot was fired on another target or off the target,thecompetitormustbegiventhebenefitofthedoubtincaseswhereit ispossiblethatoneofhis/hershotscouldhavegonethroughanexistingshot hole or group of shots. When one shot doubles another shot hole, there almost always is some evidence of the double in the form of a slightly enlargedshothole.scorersmustcheckcarefullyforthisevidencebyusinga scoringoverlayandmagnifyingglass.note:theeagleeyescoringaidis recommendedforuseindetectingdoubleshotholesbecauseitcombinesa magnifyingcapabilitywitha.22cal.shotholeoverlayring ScoringChallenges Acompetitormayrequestthatmatchofficialsrecheckthescoringofhis/her targets,exceptthatshotsscoredbytwoormorescoringofficialsbyusinga scoringgaugemaynotberescoredseerule3.8.5).amatchsponsormay chargeachallengefeeofnotmorethan3.00pertargettorecheckscores. DecisionsbytheStatisticalOfficerregardingaprotestedscorearefinal. 67

74 8.6.7ResultsLists After targets are scored, a Preliminary Results List must be posted so competitorscanseetheirscores.afterthecompetition,afinalresultslist must be prepared listing all competitors, ranked by class and scores. The FinalResultsListmustbeavailabletoallcompetitorsinelectronicorprinted form BreakingTies SeeRule Awards The CMP provides achievement medals or pins to be presented to Rimfire Sportercompetitorswhentheyequalorexceedestablishedachievementaward scores for that competition year. See Rule CMP Rimfire Sporter AchievementAwardScoresarelistedinAnnexG. AnnexA GeneralFiringProceduresand Definitions Thefollowinggeneralrangeproceduresanddefinitionsapplytothefiring proceduresforallcmpgamesrifleandpistolevents. BASICSAFETYRULESANDSTANDARDSTOBEENFORCEDINALLCMPP SANCTIONEDMATCHESTobereviewedindailySafetyBriefings): AnECImustbeinsertedinyourrifleatalltimescasedoruncased)except duringpreparationandfiringperiods. Keepriflemuzzlespointeddownrangeorupatalltimes. Youarepermittedtocarryriflesbehindthefiringlinenyouarenotpermitted to handle rifles behind the line see definitions of carry and handle in Rules3.1.4and3.1.5). DonottakeriflesorequipmenttothefiringlineuntilinstructedtodosoRule 3.1.6). Youmayhandleyourrifleafterbringingittothefiringlineputonsling,get into position, etc.)n do not remove the ECI or close the action until the preparationperiodstarts. DonotloaduntilthecommandLOADisgiven. Uponcompletionoffiring,openyourrifleaction,insertanECIandground yourrifle. Donotremoveyourriflefromthefiringlineuntilinstructedtodoso. Donotgoforwardoffiringlineuntilinstructedtodoso. If you have a problem, remain in position, keep your rifle muzzle pointed downrangeandraiseyourhand,arangeofficerwillassistyou. 68

75 When you act as a scorer, 1) you are a match official responsible for the accurate recording of your competitor s scores and 2) for highpower rifle rangeswithpits)youarealsoasafetyofficerresponsibleforensuringthat yourcompetitorhandleshis/herriflesafely.whentherangeofficerasksis THE LINE READY? or IS THE LINE CLEAR?, it is the scorer s responsibilitytosignalyeshandpointeddownrange)ornohandpointed totherearofthefiringline)forthecompetitorwhomyouarescoring. SAFETYDEFINITIONSANDREGULATIONS: ECI.An emptychamberindicator, isasafetyflagwithaprobethatinserts intoanemptychamberwhentheactionisopen.theecialsohasayellow ororangercoloredsafetyflagthatextendsoutfromtheopenactionsothatit canreadilybeseenbymatchofficialsandcompetitorstoconfirmthatarifle orpistolisclear. Unloaded Rifle or Pistol. A rifle or pistol with an open action, magazine emptyorremovedifremovable)andchamberemptywithaneciinsertedto confirmthatthegunisclear. LoadedRifleorPistol.Arifleorpistolisloadedwhenacartridgeisinserted in the chamber, or a magazine/clip containing cartridges is inserted in the rifle. Rifles and pistols may only be loaded after the Range Officer commandsload. Ready Line/Ready Area. A designated area behind the firing line where competitorswhoarenotfiring,scoringorpullingtargetsandspectatorsmust remain.theremaybeasignedreadylineindicatingtheforwardlimitofthe readyarea.riflesorpistolsinthereadyareamustbeunloadedwithecis inserted,whethertheyarecasedoruncased.riflesorpistolsmaybecarried movedfromonelocationtoanother)inthereadyarea,buttheymaynotbe handledseethedefinitionofriflehandlinginrule3.1.5) CalltoFiringLine.Nooneispermittedtomoverifles,pistolsorequipment tothefiringlineuntiltherangeofficerinstructsthemtodoso.afterarelayof competitorsiscalledtothefiringline,theymaysetuptheirequipmentonthe firing line, handle their rifles by putting on slings or getting into their firing positions.twominutesareallowedbetweenthecalltomovetothefiringline andthebeginningofthepreparationperiod.anecimustremainintherifle duringthisperiodanduntilthepreparationperiodbegins. Preparation Period. Two minutes after a relay is called to the firing line, targetswillappearand/ortherangeofficerwillannouncethebeginningofa threerminuteonerminuteforrimfiresporter)preparationperiod.duringthis period,competitorsmayhandletheirrifles,removetheirecisanddryfireto prepareforlivefiring.noonemayloadarifleduringthepreparationperiod. COMMENCE FIRING/START. A range command that authorizes competitorstostartfiringinslowrfirestages.thecommandstartisused tostartfiringinrimfiresporterrifleshooting. 69

76 CEASE FIRING/STOP. A range command that directs competitors to stop firingimmediately.penaltiesmaybeappliedforshotsfiredafteracease FIRING command.the command STOP is used to stop firing in Rimfire SporterRifleshooting. SlowPFireLoading.Loadingforeacheventmustbedoneaccordingtothe loadingproceduresspecifiedinthespecificrulesfortheseevents.nooneis permittedtoloadafirearmofhavealoadedmagazinecontactafirearmuntil thecommandloadisgiven. ISTHELINEREADY?Thisisaquestionaskedbytherangeofficerafterthe command LOAD. It is the duty of competitors who have not been able to loadtheirriflestoannounce NOTREADY. Thepurposeofthisquestionis tomakesureallcompetitorshaveloadedsafelyandarereadytostartalive fireseries. RapidPFireLoading.Loadingforeacheventmustbedoneaccordingtothe loadingproceduresspecifiedinthespecificrulesfortheseevents. TARGETS/START. A range command used to start rapidrfire stages on ranges where pitroperated targets are not available. The command TARGETS or START authorizes competitors with loaded rifles to assume their fire positions, cycle their bolts to load rounds in chambers and to commencefiring.thecommandstartisusedtobeginrapidrfirestagesin RimfireSporterRifleshooting. 70

77 AnnexB HighpowerRifleFiringProcedures SLOWPFIREPROCEDURESANDCOMMANDS COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS RELAY number), MATCH NAME). TAKE YOUR POSITIONS ON THE FIRINGLINE.YOURPREPARATION PERIOD WILL BEGIN IN TWO MINUTES. RELAY number). TAKE YOUR POSITIONSASSCORERS TIME:Two2)minuteseaftertwo2)minutes YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD WILL BEGIN WHEN YOUR TARGETSAPPEAR. TIME:Three3)minuteseafterthree3)minutes Competitorsintherelaythatiscalled to the line may move their rifles and equipment to their firing points. After this call to the firing line, they may handle their rifles, put on their slings and get into firing positions. Competitors may not, however, removeecis,closerifleactionsordry fire. ForrangeswithpitRoperatedtargets: Call scorers to take their positions immediately after calling competitors inthenextrelaytothefiringline. For ranges without pit operated targets, command: YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD BEGINS NOW. During the preparation period, competitors may remove ECIs, close boltsanddryfire. Theymaynotload any rounds in the chamber or magazine or insert a loaded magazine. 71

78 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS THEPREPARATION PERIODHASENDED. THISSTAGEWILLBE: FIVESIGHTERSAND10/20SHOTS FOR RECORD IN THE PRONE POSITION WITHONEROUNDLOAD ISTHE LINE READY?. THE LINE IS READY. YOURTIMEWILLBEGINANDYOU MAY FIRE WHEN YOUR TARGETS APPEAR. ALTERNATEA:Whenallfiringappearstobefinished ISALLFIRINGCOMPLETED? ALL FIRING IS COMPLETED, CEASE FIRE, INSERT EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATORS AND GROUNDYOURRIFLES. Ifthelineisnotready,command: THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommandswithistheline READY? For ranges without pit operated targets, command: COMMENCE FIRING. IftheresponseisNO,command: ASYOUWERE,CONTINUEFIRING. ORALTERNATEB:WhentimeexpiresandtargetsareloweredinthepitsO TIME:15or25minuteseafter15or25minutes CEASEFIRE.TIMEHASEXPIRED. HAS ADDITIONAL TIME BEEN AUTHORIZED? ARangeOfficermusthaveauthorized additionaltime. Thisinformationmust be communicated to the pits target numbers, amount of additional time authorized). IftheresponseisYES,command: THOSE TARGETS AUTHORIZED ADDITIONAL TIME, YOUR TIME BEGINS WHEN YOUR TARGETS APPEAR. ALLOTHERCOMPETITORSCLEAR YOUR RIFLES, INSERT EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATORS AND GROUNDYOURRIFLES. 72

79 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Afteradditionaltimeexpiresorifnoadditionaltimehasbeenauthorized. CLEAR ALL RIFLES, INSERT ECIs ANDGROUNDYOURRIFLES. ISTHELINECLEAR? THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR, THE PREPARATIONPERIODFORYOUR NEXTSTAGEOFFIREWILLBEGIN INTWOMINUTES. IftheanswerisNO,command: THELINEISNOTCLEAR After confirming that the line is clear, resumecommandswithistheline CLEAR? Range Officers) must check each rifle to be sure it is cleared with an ECI inserted Aftertwominutes,beginthecommandsforthenextstageoffire. Orifthiswasthelaststageoffireforthatrelay,command: RELAY number), REMOVE YOUR EQUIPMENT FROM THE FIRING POINT AND POLICE YOUR BRASS ANDTRASH. After the brass police period has ended do not wait for the slowest competitors) YOUR BRASS POLICE PERIOD HAS ENDED, ALL PERSONNEL RETURN BEHIND THE FIRING LINE. Returntotheinitialcommandtocallthenextrelaytotheline. 73

80 RAPIDPFIREPROCEDURESANDCOMMANDS COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS TIME:Two2)minuteseaftertwo2)minutes RELAY number). YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD WILL BEGIN WHEN YOUR TARGETS APPEAR For ranges without pit operated targets, command: YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD BEGINS NOW. TIME:Three3)minuteseafterthree3)minutes.Onrangeswithpit#operated targets,thetargetswillbewithdrawnandreturnedtohalf#masttosignalthat thepitsarereadyfortherapid#fireseries. THE PREPARATION PERIOD HAS ENDED. THISSTAGEWILLBE: TEN SHOTS RAPID*FIRE SITTING/PRONE FROM STANDING IN A TIME LIMIT OF 60/70/80 SECONDS. ONTHEFIRINGLINESTAND WITH BOLTS CLOSED ON EMPTY CHAMBERS OR WITH BOLTS REMAINING OPEN if there are manually*operatedrifles) LOAD ISTHELINEREADY?... THELINEISREADY. READY ON THE RIGHT 3Psecond pause READY ON THE LEFT 3P second pause READY ON THE FIRINGLINE. Targetsmustberunupwithinfive5) seconds. For ranges without pit operated targets, command: TARGETS. Ifthelineisnotready,command: THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommandswithistheline READY? 74

81 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS TIME:60or70or80secondseafter60or70or80seconds.Onrangeswith pit#operatedranges,targetswillbewithdrawnattheendofthetimelimit. CEASE FIRE REMAIN IN POSITION UNTIL THE LINE IS CLEAR ARE THERE ANY SAVED ROUNDS? CLEAR ALL RIFLES, INSERT ECIs ANDGROUNDYOURRIFLES. ISTHELINECLEAR? THELINEISCLEAR. STANDBYFORSCORES. Savedroundsmustbereportedtothe pits. IftheanswerisNO,command: THELINEISNOTCLEAR. After confirming that the line is clear, resumecommandswithistheline CLEAR? Afterfiring:Onranges with pit#operated targets, targets will be scored in the pits and raised to their full height so competitors may view their scores and groupsandscorersmayrecordscores. YOUR 90*SECOND SCORING AND CHALLENGEPERIODHASBEGUN TIME:90#secondseafter90seconds EXCEPT FOR TARGETS UNDER CONTENTION IS SCORING COMPLETE? SCORINGISCOMPLETE. THE 90*SECOND CHALLENGE PERIODHASENDED. Rangeofficersmustrelayinformation about any challenges to the pits. For targets with excessive or insufficient hits, range and pit officers must take appropriateactioninaccordancewith therules. If the answer is NO, delay until the issueisresolved.afterconfirmingthat scoring is complete, resume commands with SCORING IS COMPLETE. 75

82 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS After scoring is complete, the pits will withdraw all targets following the statement, The90#secondchallengeperiodhasended, andwillpreparethe targetsforthenextstageoffire. THE PREPARATION PERIOD FOR YOURNEXTSTAGEOFFIREWILL BEGININTWOMINUTES. Aftertwominutes,beginthecommandsforthenextstageoffire. 76

83 AnnexC HighpowerRiflePitProcedures ThePitOfficer/ChiefPitOfficercontrolstheoperationandscoringoftargetson ranges with pit#operated targets. The Chief Pit Officer may be assisted by AssistantPitOfficers.Thefollowingproceduresandcommandsaretobeusedin controllingtargetoperationandscoring. PrePMatchChecks.Priortothematch,thePitOfficermustensurethatthe correct targets for the match are prepared, that sufficient replacement targetsareonhandandthateachactivefiringpointhasanadequatesupply of score value discs, 3 and 5 spotters, golf tees and black and white pasters. PrePMatchInstruction.Confirmthattherequirednumbersoftargetpullers areinplaceoneachtarget.thepitofficer/cpomustreviewthecourseof firewithotherpitofficersandcompetitorspriortoeachstageoffire.instruct pitpersonnelandcompetitorswhoarepullingtargetsasfollows: o ForslowPfire:Thisisaslowfireseriesof10/15/25)shots. Targetsmustbepulledandmarkedaftereachshot. o ForrapidPfire:Thisisarapidfirenoalibiseries,10shotsin 60/70/80)seconds.Donotpullandmarkthetargetuntilyou arecommandedtodoso.ifanytargetpullermakesamistake andpullsatargetdownduringthisseries,takeimmediate actiontogetthetargetbackupasquicklyaspossible. Ready for Preparation Period. When all targets and pit personnel are ready, give the command: HALF MAST ALL TARGETS. Then notify the Chief Range Officer by saying READY IN THE PITS When a target is at halfrmast, it is halfway up between the bottom and the top of the carrier s travelinthisposition,theupperportionsofalltargetsshouldbevisiblefrom thefiringline.) PreparationPeriod. Two minutes after the Chief Range Officer has given the command RELAY number), MATCH NAME). TAKE YOUR POSITIONSONTHEFIRINGLINE.YOURPREPARATIONPERIODWILL BEGIN IN TWO MINUTES, raise the targets by commanding STAND BY YOUR TARGETS.TARGETS UP. Three minutes after that, command STANDBYYOURTARGETS TARGETSDOWN. StartingaFiringStage.Atthistime,theChiefPitOfficerwillrepeatallfiring linecommandstothepitpersonnelasthechiefrangeofficergivesthem TheCROkeepsanopenmiketotheCPOduringthecommands.).When the command READYONTHEFIRINGLINE is given, the pit officer must give the command STAND BY YOUR TARGETS...TARGETS UP within 5 seconds. 77

84 FiringStageTiming.Targetsmustbefullyexposedforthetimespecifiedin thecourseoffire.startthestopwatchwhenthetargetsreachthetopofthe target carriers. Stop the stopwatch when the targets start to be withdrawn intothepits.inslowfirestrings,wherecompetitorssometimescompletethe course of fire prior to the expiration of the allowed time the Chief Range Officer may command that the targets be withdrawn before the full time allowedhasexpired. SlowPFireScoring.Duringslowfirestages,alltargetsmustbepulledand markedaftereachshot.ifthereareinexperiencedtargetpullersitmaybe necessarytogiveinstructionbeforethestartoffiringinthepropermethods ofscoringandmarkingtargets. StoppingaFiringStage.15secondspriortotheendofthetimelimit,the ChiefPitOfficerwillgivethecommandSTANDBYYOURTARGETS.Atthe endofthefiringtime,command,targetsdown.thecommanddown mustbegivenattheprecisesecondattheendofthetimelimit.) ScoringRapidPFireSeries: o Immediatelyafterthetargetsaredown,theChiefPitOfficerwill instructtargetpullersverifythenumberofhitsonyour TARGET.ThePitOfficerwillreceivethereportofsavedrounds fromarangeofficerandwillrelaythisinformationtothetarget puller.nocompetitormaybegivenscoresformorethanthe numberofroundstheyfired. o ThePitOfficerwillreceivereportsofexcessiveand/orinsufficient hitsfromtargetpullersandrelaythatinformationtoarange Officer.Afteralltargetsthatareundercontentiontargetswith insufficienthits)areidentified,thepitofficercommandsscore ALLTARGETSTHATARENOTUNDERCONTENTION.Targets notundercontentionaretoberunuptotheirfullheightassoonas theyarescored. o Afterchallengesanddiscrepanciesareresolved,thePitOfficer givesthecommandscoreallremainingtargets.targets thatwereundercontentionaretoberunuptotheirfullheightas soonastheyarescored. o Afterallscoringiscompletedonuncontestedtargets,andatthe directionofthechiefrangeofficer,thepitofficercommands PULL,PASTEANDHALFMASTALLTARGETSTHATARENOT UNDERCONTENTION. o Oncealltargetshavebeenscoredand/oralldiscrepancieshave beenresolvedthechiefpitofficergivesthecommandpull, PASTE,ANDHALFMASTALLTARGETS. 78

85 AnnexD VintageSniperRifleFiring Procedures CMPVINTAGESNIPERMILITARYRIFLEFIRING PROCEDURESANDRANGECOMMANDS COMMAND PROCEDURES RELAY number) IN THE VINTAGE SNIPER MATCH, TAKE YOUR POSITIONS ON THE FIRING LINE. YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD WILLBEGININTWOMINUTES Time:Two2)minuteseaftertwo2)minutes YOUR THREE*MINUTE PREPARATION PERIOD BEGINS NOW Time:Three3)minuteseafterthree3)minutes YOURPREPARATIONPERIODHAS ENDED EACH TEAM WILL HAVE FIVEMINUTESTOFIREUNLIMITED SIGHTINGSHOTS ON THE FIRING LINE LOAD COMMENCEFIRING After being called to the line, one or bothteammembersmayhandletheir riflesandprepareforfiring.theymay notremoveecis,closerifleactionsor dryfire. One or both team members may get into position, remove ECIs and dry fire. Sighting shots will be pulled and marked without delay. Either or both team members may fire sighters and/orbespottersduringthisperiod. Time:Five5)minuteseafterfive5)minutes CEASE FIRING YOUR SIGHTING TIMEHASENDED Time:50secondseafter50seconds When the CEASE FIRING command is given, firers must open the actions ontheirriflesandunloadthem.inthe pits,targetswillbepulled,pastedand raisedtohalfrmast. LOADANDSTANDBY Theteammemberwhowillfirefirst mustbeinpositionreadytofirewhen thefiverminutesightingperiodends. Thesecondteammemberwillserve 79

86 COMMAND PROCEDURES TENTHANDLASTSHOTFOR RECORDThiscommandisgivenby therangeofficeronthefiringline afterthetargetsgodownfollowingthe 9 th shot) Afterthe20#secondexposureforthe10 th shot: asthespotterwhilethefirstshooter fires10recordshots.10secondsprior tothefirsttargetexposureafter50 seconds),theloadandstandby commandisgiven.10secondsafter thestandbycommand,thepit OfficerwillcommandTARGETSUP. Thetargetsmustbeexposedfor20 secondsandthenwithdrawnwhenthe PitOfficercommandsTARGETS DOWN.Targetsmustremaindownfor 20secondsduringwhichtimethey mustbescoredandmarked.atthe endofthis20rsecondperiod,thepit Officermustagaincommand TARGETSUPforanother20Rsecond exposure.attheendofthisexposure, thetargetsmustbewithdrawnfor another20rsecondperiodwhenthey arepulledandmarkedinpreparation forthenextshot.thissequence continuesuntilten10)shotsarefired. CEASEFIRING CLEARALL RIFLESANDINSERTECIs AssoonasECIsareinsertedandthe riflesarecleared,eachteam sshooter andspottermustswitchroles.the teamshavetwominutesinwhichto dothis.thespottersandscoring discsforthe10 th shotmustremainin thetargetsduringthetworminute changeroversotheymustbeshown whenthetargetsareraisedforfirst shotofthesecondshooter. Time:One1)minute,50secondseafter110seconds 80

87 REMOVEECIs,LOADAND STANDBY TENTHANDLASTSHOTFOR RECORDThiscommandisgivenby therangeofficeronthefiringline afterthetargetsgodownfollowingthe 9 th shot) Afterthe20#secondexposureforthe10 th shot: 10secondspriortothefirsttarget exposureafteroneminute,50 seconds),theremoveecis,load ANDSTANDBYcommandisgiven. 10secondsaftertheSTANDBY command,thepitofficermust commandtargetsup.the sequenceof20rsecondtarget exposuresand20rsecondtarget markingperiodsmustcontinueuntil thesecondteammemberfiresten 10)shots. CEASEFIRING CLEARALL RIFLESANDINSERTECIs STANDBY,YOURTARGETSARE COMINGUPWITHSCORESFOR YOURLASTSHOTS ISTHELINECLEAR? THEFIRINGLINEISCLEAR, RELAYnumber)REMOVEYOUR EQUIPMENTFROMTHEFIRING LINEANDPOLICEYOURBRASS ANDTRASH Thisconcludesthefiringforthisstage offire.afterthe10 th shotsarescored onalltargets,thepitofficermust causethetargetstoberaisedfor20 secondssoteamscanseetheirlast shots. IftheanswerisNO,command: THELINEISNOTCLEAR Afterconfirmingthatthelineisclear, resumecommandswithistheline CLEAR? 81

88 AnnexE AsPIssuedPistolFiringProcedures FIRINGPROCEDURESANDRANGEOFFICERCOMMANDS. ThefollowingscriptmustbeusedforconductingallstagesoftheCMPAs#Issued Pistol course of fire. These procedures are for ranges with turning or single targets.thiscourseoffirecanalsobefiredontargetboardswherefivetargets aremounted.ifthisisdone,thecommandsmustbeadjustedtoaccommodate thisdifference. COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Turntargetstoedge. WELCOMETOTHE CMPPSANCTIONEDMatchName) ASPISSUEDPISTOLMATCH. RELAY number), MATCH NAME). TAKE YOUR POSITIONS ON THE FIRINGLINE.PLACEYOURPISTOL BOXES OR CASES ON THE BENCH. ISTHELINESAFE? After calling competitors to the firing line, unopened pistol boxes or cases must be placed on the bench uncased pistols must have open actions with ECIs inserted) so that competitors can go forward to post targets. Range Officers) must check each pistol to be sure it is cleared with an ECI inserted Turntargetstoface. THE LINE IS SAFE, GO FORWARD ANDPLACEYOURTARGETS. Aftercompetitorsreturntothefiringline Turntargetstoedge. THERANGEISCLEAR. YOU MAY UNBOX OR UNCASE YOURPISTOLS. YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD WILL BEGIN IN TWO MINUTES. PISTOL ACTIONS MUST REMAIN OPENWITHECIsINSERTED Competitors may handle their pistols and set up their equipment. Competitors may not remove ECIs, closepistolactionsordryfireuntilthe PreparationPeriodbegins. 82

89 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Timetwo2)minuteseafter2minutes: Turntargetstoface. THE PREPARATION PERIOD BEGINS NOW. YOU MAY NOT LOAD MAGAZINES OR PISTOLS DURING THE PREPARATION PERIOD. TIME:Three3)minuteseafter3minutes During the Preparation Period, competitors may remove ECIs, close their pistol actions and dry fire. Competitors may not load magazines orpistolsuntiltheloadcommandis given. Turntargetstoedge. THEPREPARATIONPERIODHAS ENDED. THISWILLBESTAGEONE:FIVE SIGHTERSINFIVEMINUTES. YOURFIRINGPOSITIONIS STANDINGWITHAONEORTWOP HANDEDGRIP.PISTOLSMUSTBE HELDDOWNATTHEREADY POSITIONUNTILTARGETSTURN. ONTHEFIRINGLINE WITHFIVE ROUNDS LOAD ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY? READYONTHERIGHT READYONTHELEFT READYONTHEFIRINGLINE After3seconds turntargetsto face. COMMENCEFIRING. TIME:Five5)minuteseafter5minutes If5targetsarepostedalsogive theseinstructions: THISSTAGEWILLBEFIVE SIGHTINGSHOTSANDTENSHOTS FORRECORDINTENMINUTES. FIREYOURFIVESIGHTINGSHOTS ONTHElocation)TARGET.AFTER FIRINGFIVESHOTS,RELOAD YOURPISTOLSWITHAMAGAZINE ANDFIVESHOTS.FIREYOURTEN RECORDSHOTSONTHElocation) TARGET. Ifthelineisnotready,command: THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommands. TheROshouldmaintaina3#second intervalbetweenthesecommands. 83

90 84 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Turntargetstoedge. CEASEFIRE,UNLOAD, MAGAZINESOUT,SLIDESBACK, INSERTEMPTYCHAMBER INDICATORS,PLACEPISTOLSON THEBENCH. RangeOfficers)mustcheckeachpistoltobesureitisclearedwithanECI inserted MAKETHELINESAFE ISTHELINESAFEONTHERIGHT? THELINEISSAFEONTHELEFT? Turntargetstoface. THELINEISSAFE GOFORWARDANDREPLACE YOURTARGET Ifthelineisnotsafe,command: THELINEISNOTSAFE.After confirmingthatthelineissafe, resumecommands Afterallcompetitorsreturnfromchangingtargets,gotoStage1. Turntargetstoedge. SHOOTERSTOTHELINE. YOURCOMMANDSFORTHEFIRST RECORDSTAGEOFFIREWILL BEGININONEMINUTE. YOUMAYRELOADYOUR MAGAZINESWITHFIVEROUNDS EACH. THISSTAGEWILLBE10SHOTS FORRECORDIN5MINUTES. YOURFIRINGPOSITIONIS STANDINGWITHAONEORTWOP HANDEDGRIP.PISTOLSMUSTBE HELDDOWNATTHEREADY POSITIONUNTILTARGETSTURN. TheRangeOfficermayalsogive theseinstructions: YOUWILLLOADYOURSECOND FIVEROUNDSAFTERYOUFIRE THEFIRSTFIVEROUNDS.THERE WILLBENOCOMMANDTOLOAD THESECONDFIVEROUNDS. Ifthelineisnotready,command:

91 85 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Afteroneminute: WITHONEMAGAZINEANDFIVE ROUNDS LOAD ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY? READYONTHERIGHT READYONTHELEFT READYONTHEFIRINGLINE After3seconds turntargetsto face. THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommands. TheROshouldmaintaina3#second intervalbetweenthesecommands. OrcommandCOMMENCEFIRING TIME:Five5)minuteseafter5minutes Turntargetstoedge. CEASEFIRE,UNLOAD, MAGAZINESOUT,SLIDESBACK, INSERTEMPTYCHAMBER INDICATORS,PLACEPISTOLSON THEBENCH. RangeOfficers)mustcheckeachpistoltobesureitisclearedwithanECI inserted MAKETHELINESAFE ISTHELINESAFEONTHERIGHT? THELINEISSAFEONTHELEFT? Turntargetstoface. THELINEISSAFE GOFORWARDTOSCOREAND REPLACEYOURTARGET Ifthelineisnotsafe,command: THELINEISNOTSAFE.After confirmingthatthelineissafe, resumecommands Afterallcompetitorsreturnfromchangingtargets,gotoStage2. Turntargetstoedge. SHOOTERSTOTHELINE. YOURCOMMANDSFORTHE SECONDSTAGEOFFIREWILL BEGININONEMINUTE.

92 86 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS YOUMAYRELOADYOUR MAGAZINESWITHFIVEROUNDS EACH. THISSTAGEWILLBE10SHOTS FORRECORDIN5MINUTES. YOURFIRINGPOSITIONIS STANDINGWITHALEFTSINGLEP HANDEDGRIP.PISTOLSMUSTBE HELDDOWNATTHEREADY POSITIONUNTILTARGETSTURN. Afteroneminute: WITHONEMAGAZINEANDFIVE ROUNDS LOAD ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY? READYONTHERIGHT READYONTHELEFT READYONTHEFIRINGLINE After3seconds turntargetsto face. COMMENCEFIRING. TheRangeOfficermayalsogive theseinstructions: YOUWILLLOADYOURSECOND FIVEROUNDSAFTERYOUFIRE THEFIRSTFIVEROUNDS.THERE WILLBENOCOMMANDTOLOAD THESECONDFIVEROUNDS. Ifthelineisnotready,command: THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommands. TheROshouldmaintaina3#second intervalbetweenthesecommands. OrcommandCOMMENCEFIRING TIME:Five5)minuteseafter5minutes Turntargetstoedge. CEASEFIRE,UNLOAD, MAGAZINESOUT,SLIDESBACK, INSERTEMPTYCHAMBER INDICATORS,PLACEPISTOLSON THEBENCH. RangeOfficers)mustcheckeachpistoltobesureitisclearedwithanECI inserted MAKETHELINESAFE ISTHELINESAFEONTHERIGHT? Ifthelineisnotsafe,command: THELINEISNOTSAFE.After

93 87 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS THELINEISSAFEONTHELEFT? Turntargetstoface. THELINEISSAFE GOFORWARDTOSCOREAND REPLACEYOURTARGET confirmingthatthelineissafe, resumecommands Afterallcompetitorsreturnfromchangingtargets,gotoStage3. Turntargetstoedge. SHOOTERSTOTHELINE. YOURCOMMANDSFORTHE THIRDSTAGEOFFIREWILL BEGININONEMINUTE. YOUMAYRELOADYOUR MAGAZINESWITHFIVEROUNDS EACH. THISSTAGEWILLBE10SHOTS FORRECORDIN5MINUTES. YOURFIRINGPOSITIONIS STANDINGWITHARIGHTSINGLEP HANDEDGRIP.PISTOLSMUSTBE HELDDOWNATTHEREADY POSITIONUNTILTARGETSTURN. Afteroneminute: WITHONEMAGAZINEANDFIVE ROUNDS LOAD ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY? READYONTHERIGHT READYONTHELEFT READYONTHEFIRINGLINE After3seconds turntargetsto face. COMMENCEFIRING. TheRangeOfficermayalsogive theseinstructions: YOUWILLLOADYOURSECOND FIVEROUNDSAFTERYOUFIRE THEFIRSTFIVEROUNDS.THERE WILLBENOCOMMANDTOLOAD THESECONDFIVEROUNDS. Ifthelineisnotready,command: THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommands. TheROshouldmaintaina3#second intervalbetweenthesecommands. OrcommandCOMMENCEFIRING

94 88 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS TIME:Five5)minuteseafter5minutes Turntargetstoedge. CEASEFIRE,UNLOAD, MAGAZINESOUT,SLIDESBACK, INSERTEMPTYCHAMBER INDICATORS,PLACEPISTOLSON THEBENCH. RangeOfficers)mustcheckeachpistoltobesureitisclearedwithanECI inserted MAKETHELINESAFE ISTHELINESAFEONTHERIGHT? THELINEISSAFEONTHELEFT? Turntargetstoface. THELINEISSAFE GOFORWARDTOSCOREAND REPLACEYOURTARGET Ifthelineisnotsafe,command: THELINEISNOTSAFE.After confirmingthatthelineissafe, resumecommands Afterallcompetitorsreturnfromchangingtargets. Turntargetstoedge. SHOOTERSTOTHELINE. YOURCOMMANDSFORTHE FOURTHSTAGEOFFIREWILL BEGININONEMINUTE. YOUMAYRELOADYOUR MAGAZINESWITHFIVEROUNDS EACH. THISSTAGEWILLBE10SHOTS FORRECORDIN70SECONDS. THEREWILLBENOCOMMANDTO LOADYOURSECONDFIVE ROUNDS. YOURFIRINGPOSITIONIS AftertargetsturnortheCOMMENCE FIRINGcommandisgiven, competitorsmustfirefiverounds, reloadandfirethesecondfiverounds, withinthe70#secondtimelimit.

95 89 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS STANDINGWITHAONEORTWOP HANDEDGRIP.PISTOLSMUSTBE HELDDOWNATTHEREADY POSITIONUNTILTARGETSTURN. Afteroneminute: WITHONEMAGAZINEANDFIVE ROUNDS LOAD ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY? READYONTHERIGHT READYONTHELEFT READYONTHEFIRINGLINE After3seconds turntargetsto face. COMMENCEFIRING. Ifthelineisnotready,command: THELINEISNOTREADY Afterconfirmingthatthelineisready, resumecommands. TheROshouldmaintaina3#second intervalbetweenthesecommands. OrcommandCOMMENCEFIRING TIME:70Secondseafter70seconds Turntargetstoedge. CEASEFIRE,UNLOAD, MAGAZINESOUT,SLIDESBACK, INSERTEMPTYCHAMBER INDICATORS,PLACEPISTOLSON THEBENCH. RangeOfficers)mustcheckeachpistoltobesureitisclearedwithanECI inserted MAKETHELINESAFE ISTHELINESAFEONTHERIGHT? THELINEISSAFEONTHELEFT? Turntargetstoface. THELINEISSAFE GOFORWARDTOSCORE.SIGN ANDTURNINYOURSCORECARD Ifthelineisnotsafe,command: THELINEISNOTSAFE.After confirmingthatthelineissafe, resumecommands Aftercompetitorsreturntothefiringline.

96 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS THERANGEISCLEAR.YOUMAY BOXORCASEYOURPISTOLS. PLEASEPOLICEYOURFIRING POINTS. AFTERYOUFINISHPOLICING YOURFIRINGPOINT,YOUMAY REMOVEYOUREQUIPMENTFROM THEFIRINGLINE. THANKYOUFORPARTICIPATING INTHECMPAS*ISSUEDPISTOL MATCH. Competitorsmayreturntheirpistolsto theircasesandremovetheirpistols andequipmentfromthefiringline. Pistolactionsmustremainopenwith ECIsinsertedevenifpistolsarecased orboxed. Competitorsareexpectedtopickup allemptycasesandtrashontheir firingpoints. Aftercompetitorsonthatrelayhaveremovedtheirequipmentandpolicedtheir brassandtrash,thenextrelaymaybecalledtothefiringline. 90

97 AnnexF RimfireSporterFiringProcedures Rimfire Sporter Range Safety Briefing. It is recommended that each day of Rimfire Sporter shooting begin with a range safety briefing to be given to all competitorsorseparatelytothecompetitorsoneachrelay.therangesafety Briefingshouldcoverthefollowingpointsplusanyspecialsafetyrulesthatapply ontherangebeingused. An ECI must be inserted in your rifle at all times except during preparationorfiringtimes. Keepallriflemuzzlespointeddownrangeorupatalltimes. Youarepermittedtocarryriflesbehindthefiringlinegyouarenot permittedtohandleriflesbehindtheline. Donottakeriflesorequipmenttothefiringlineuntilinstructedto doso. DonotloaduntilthecommandLOADisgivengloadwiththebolt remainingopenorclosedonanemptychamber DonotfireuntilthecommandSTARTisgivengdonotchambera rounduntilafterthestartcommandorwhenyouareinposition forarapid*fireseries. Uponcompletionoffiring,openyouraction,insertECIandground yourrifle. Donotremoveyourriflefromthelineuntilinstructedtodoso. Donotgoforwardofthefiringlineuntilinstructedtodoso. Ifyouhaveaproblem,stayinposition,keepyourmuzzlepointed downrangeandraiseyourhand,arangeofficerwillassistyou. 91

98 FIRINGPROCEDURESANDRANGEOFFICERCOMMANDS. Theserangeproceduresandfiringcommandsarewrittenforrangeswheretwo targetsarehungatonetimeoneachcompetitor sfiringpoint.oneortwotargets canbehungforthesighterstageandthentwotargetsareplacedonthetarget holdersforeachposition,oneforslow#fireandoneforrapid#fire.ifmorethan two targets can be hung at one time the number of target changes can be reducedandcommandsmustbeadjustedaccordingly. SIGHTINGSTAGE COMMAND WELCOMETOTHE CMPPSANCTIONEDMatchName) RIMFIRESPORTERMATCH. RELAYRelayNumber),MOVEYOUR RIFLESANDEQUIPMENTTOTHE FIRINGLINE GROUNDYOUR RIFLES. INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Instructallcompetitorstobesuretheir targetsarelabeledsotheycanbe identified.sightertargetsdonotneedto belabeled. Ifcompetitorsareaskedtogo downrangetohangtheirowntargets,all riflesmustbegroundedwithecis insertedaftertheyarebroughttothe firingline. Aftercompetitors equipmentisinplace ISTHELINECLEAR? YOUMAYGODOWNRANGEAND PLACEYOURSIGHTERTARGETS. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallriflesaregroundedwith ECIsinserted. Sightertargetsareplacedat50yards. Aftercompetitorsreturntothefiringline: AREALLPERSONNELBACKFROM DOWNRANGE? ALLPERSONNELAREBEHINDTHE FIRINGLINE COMPETITORS,TAKEYOUR POSITIONS YOURPREPARATIONPERIODWILL RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethateveryoneisbackfrom downrange. 92

99 93 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS BEGININONEMINUTE. After1:00minute: YOURTHREEPMINUTEPREPARATION PERIODBEGINSNOW. PREPARATIONPERIODSFORALL OTHERSTAGESWILLBEONE MINUTE. DuringPreparationPeriods,competitors mayremoveecisanddryfire,butrifles maynotbeloaded. After3:00minutes: YOURPREPARATIONPERIODHAS ENDED YOUWILLHAVEFIVEMINUTESFOR UNLIMITEDSIGHTINGSHOTS WITHACTIONSOPENORCLOSED ONEMPTYCHAMBERS LOADFIVE ROUNDS AFTERFIRINGFIVEROUNDS,YOU MAYLOADANOTHERFIVEROUNDS ANDCONTINUEFIRING ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY..3seconds)..SIGHTINGSHOTS START Givecompetitorssufficienttimetoload withoutrushingthem.bealertfor competitorswithtubemagazinerifles whomayneedalittleextratimetoload. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallcompetitorshavesafely loadedtheirrifles. After5:00minutesorwhenallcompetitorshavefinishedfiring): ISALLFIRINGCOMPLETE? FIRINGISCOMPLETE. Skipthesecommandsifthefull5:00 minutesighterperiodhasfinished. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatewhetheradditionalfiringtimeis required. IfYES,theCROcanannouncethatfiring iscomplete.

100 94 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS STOP,UNLOAD,INSERTECIsAND GROUNDYOURRIFLES ISTHELINE CLEAR? THELINEISCLEAR YOUMAYGO FORWARDANDPLACEYOURPRONE SLOWPFIREANDPRONERAPIDPFIRE TARGETS. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatewhetherallriflesintheirsectors havebeengroundedwithecisinserted. Pronetargetsmustbeplacedat50 yards. COMPETITIONSTAGESFOR: 1&2:PRONESLOW&RAPID 3&4:SITTINGORKNEELINGSLOW&RAPID 5&6:STANDINGSLOWANDRAPID COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS AREALLPERSONNELBACKFROM DOWNRANGE? ALLPERSONNELAREBEHINDTHE FIRINGLINE COMPETITORS,TAKEYOUR POSITIONS YOURPREPARATIONPERIODWILL BEGININONEMINUTE. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethateveryoneisbackfrom downrange. Duringthis1:00minuteinterlude, competitorsmayhandletheirriflesand getintoposition,butecismustremain inserteduntilthepreparationperiod begins. After1:00minute: YOURONEPMINUTEPREPARATION PERIODFORTHEProne,Sittingor Kneeling,Standing)SLOWPFIRE STAGEBEGINSNOW. CompetitorsmayremoveECIsanddry fireduringpreparationperiods. After1:00minute:

101 95 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS YOURPREPARATIONPERIODHAS ENDED THISSTAGEWILLBETENSHOTS FORRECORDINATIMELIMITOF TENMINUTES WITHACTIONSOPENORCLOSED ONEMPTYCHAMBERS LOADFIVE ROUNDS ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY 3seconds) Prone,SittingorKneeling,or Standing)SLOWPFIRE START Givecompetitorssufficienttimetoload. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallcompetitorshavesafely loadedtheirrifles. After10:00minutesorwhenallcompetitorshavefinishedfiring): ISALLFIRINGCOMPLETE? FIRINGISCOMPLETE. STOP,UNLOAD,INSERTECIs ISTHELINECLEAR? THELINEISCLEAR YOURPREPARATIONPERIODFOR THEProne,Sittingor Kneeling,Standing)RAPIDPFIRE STAGEWILLBEGININONE MINUTE. Skipthisquestionifthefull10:00minute firingperiodhasfinished. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatewhetheradditionalfiringtimeis required. IfYES,theCROcanannouncethatfiring iscomplete. Usethiscommandandquestionafter confirmingthatfiringiscompleteorafter 10:00minuteshasexpired. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatewhetherallrifleintheirsectors haveecisinserted. Duringthis1:00minuteinterlude, competitorsmaycontinuetohandletheir rifles,butecismustremaininserteduntil thenextpreparationperiodbegins. After1:00minute:

102 96 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS YOURONEPMINUTE PREPARATIONPERIODFORTHE Prone,SittingorKneeling, Standing)RAPIDPFIRESTAGE BEGINSNOW. After1:00minute: YOURPREPARATIONPERIODHAS ENDED THISWILLBEYOURFIRST RAPIDPFIRESERIES ONTHEFIRINGLINESTAND WITHACTIONSOPENORCLOSED ONEMPTY CHAMBERS LOADFIVEROUNDS. THEFIRSTSTARTCOMMANDWILL BEFORCOMPETITORSWITH MANUALLYOPERATEDRIFLESWHO HAVE30SECONDSTOFIREFIVE SHOTS THESECONDSTART COMMANDWILLBEFOR COMPETITORSWITHSEMIP AUTOMATICRIFLESWHOHAVE25 SECONDSTOFIREFIVESHOTS ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY...3seconds) RAPIDPFIRE START 5seconds) START Givecompetitorssufficienttimetoload. Givetheseinstructionsforthefirstrapid# fireseriesonly. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallcompetitorshavesafely loadedtheirrifles. After30seconds5+25seconds):

103 97 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS STOP,STOP,UNLOAD AREALLRIFLESUNLOADED? ALLRIFLESAREUNLOADED COMMANDSFORSECONDRAPID FIRESERIESWILLBEGININONE MINUTE. Ifanyriflesremainloaded,aRange Officermustdirecttheremovalofany cartridgesinthechamberormagazine. ItisnotnecessarytoinsertECIs betweenthefirstandsecondrapid#fire series. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallriflesareunloaded. Theone#minutepauseisallowedtogive competitorstimetocheckgroups,adjust sights,reloadclips,etc. After1:00minute: THISWILLBEYOURSECONDRAPIDP FIRESERIES ONTHEFIRINGLINESTAND WITHACTIONSOPENORBOLTS CLOSEDONEMPTY CHAMBERS LOADFIVEROUNDS TWOSTARTCOMMANDSWITHTIME LIMITSOF30AND25 SECONDSWILLBEGIVEN ISTHELINEREADY? THELINEISREADY...3seconds) RAPIDPFIRE START 5seconds) START Givecompetitorssufficienttimetoload. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallcompetitorshavesafely loadedtheirrifles. After30seconds5+25seconds):

104 98 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS STOP,STOP,UNLOAD,INSERTECIs, GROUNDYOURRIFLES ISTHELINECLEAR? THELINEISCLEAR YOUMAYGOFORWARDTO RETRIEVEFIREDTARGETSAND PLACEYOURSittingor Kneeling,orStanding)SLOWPFIRE ANDRAPIDPFIRETARGETS. Ifanyriflesremainloaded,aRange Officermustdirecttheremovalofany cartridgesinthechamberormagazine. ECIsmustbeinsertedafterthesecond rapid#fireseries. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatallriflesareunloadedand groundedwithecisinserted. Alltargetsmustbeproperlylabeled. Sittingorkneelingtargetsmustbeplaced at50yardsestandingtargetsmustbe placedat25yards. Ifthesittingorkneelingand/orstandingstagesremaintobefired,returntothe beginningofthecompetitionstagescommandstostartthenextpositionand stages: OrifthestandingrapidRfirestageisfinished: THELINEISCLEAR REMOVEYOURRIFLESAND EQUIPMENTFROMTHEFIRING LINE THENRETURNTOTHEFIRING LINETOPOLICEYOURBRASSAND TRASH DONOTGOFORWARDOFTHE FIRINGLINEUNTILINSTRUCTEDTO DOSO AREALLRIFLESAND EQUIPMENTREMOVEDFROMTHE FIRINGLINE? PLEASEPOLICEYOURBRASSAND TRASHFROMYOURFIRINGPOINT YOUMAYGOFORWARDAND REMOVEYOURTARGETS. Whenarelayhasfinishedfiring,allrifles andequipmentmustberemovedfrom thefiringlinebeforepolicingbrassor goingforwardtoretrievetargets. RangeOfficersmustsignalYESorNOto indicatethatriflesandequipmenthave beenremovedfromthefiringline.

105 COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS/ALTERNATE ACTIONS Ifthereisanotherrelaytofire,returntotheSightingStageCommandstostartthe nextrelayinitssightingstage: Orifthematchisfinished: THANKYOUVERYMUCH THIS CONCLUDESYOURMatchName) RIMFIRESPORTERMATCH. 99

106 AnnexG 2016CMPAchievementAwardScores Event Gold Silver Bronze M1GarandRifleMatch,30shots R R272 M1GarandRifleMatch,50shots R R454 SpringfieldRifleMatch,30shots R R273 SpringfieldRifleMatch,50shots R R454 VintageMilitaryRifleMatch,30shots R R269 VintageMilitaryRifleMatch,50shots R R448 M1CarbineMatch R R341 ModernMilitaryRifleMatch,30shots R R276 ModernMilitaryRifleMatch,50shots R R441 UnlimitedGarandRifleMatch,30shots R R278 UnlimitedGarandRifleMatch,50shots R R467 VintageSniperRifleTeamMatch for2rpersonteams) R R374 AsRIssuedM1911PistolMatch R R347 Military&PoliceServicePistolMatch R R344 RimfireSporterRifleTRClassscope) R R573 RimfireSporterRifleORClass opensights) R R559 RimfireSporterTacticalClass R R

107 AnnexH 2016ElectronicTargetScoringRules Introduction. Electronic scoring targets EST) are faster and more accurate than manual paper target scoring. In highpower rifleshooting,theyalsoeliminatethetimerconsumingrequirement for competitors to pull targets. Moreover, electronic target competition management software records and reports those scores in established competition formats faster and more effectively than any manual database. Nevertheless, in spite of theseadvantages,occasionalproblems,anomaliesorcomplaints do occur and must be resolved by match officials. Annex H Electronic Target Scoring Rules provides rules and guidelines for match officials to use in answering questions and resolving complaintsregardingestscoring. EST MatchOfficials.IncompetitionswhereESTareused,the followingcompetitionofficialsarerequiredandmustworktogether asateam: 1. Statistical Officer SO). The SO accepts and confirms entries and generatesstartlistssquaddinglists)fortheeventstobefired.startor squaddinglistsmustbegiventothetosotheycanbeenteredintothe matchmanagementsystem.ros)shouldalsobegivenstartlistsso they can confirm competitors on their firing points. The SO is also responsibleforcheckingandreleasingpreliminaryandfinalresultslists. 2. ESTTechnicalOfficerTO).TheTOoperatesthematchmanagement systemsoftwareandtargets.tosmustbetrainedandexperiencedin ESToperationsandknowhowtoresolveESTcomplaints.TheTOis responsible for making decisions regarding the number and scores of shots. In smaller competitions, the SO and the TOmaybethesame person. 3. RangeOfficerRO).TheCROorROwhoworksonthefiringlineis usually the first official to receive an EST complaint. ROs must work closelywiththetoinresolvingallestcomplaints. 4. Verifier. During competitions with EST, competitors on a prior or upcomingrelayareassignedasverifiers.verifierdutiesinclude: a. Confirming that competitors fire at their targets and that their targets score those shots failure to score usually indicates a crossfireoroffrtargetmiss). b. Confirmingthatcompetitorsfirethecorrectnumberofshotsat theirtargetsduringslowandrapidrfireseries. c. Immediately notifying the RO regarding any questions, complaintsorirregularitiesontheverifier starget. 101

108 d. Scoresrecordedbyverifiersareunofficialnthescoresrecorded bythecompetitor smonitorsandinthemaincomputerarethe officialscores. ESTSystemComponents.RangeswithESThavethefollowing systemcomponents: Electronic Targets. EST generate shot data x/y coordinates, shot radii,timings)aftereachhitandtransmitthatdatatothemaincomputer andtocompetitormonitors. Firing Point Monitors. Monitors display score and results data for each individual firing point where a competitor is firing. The monitor also provides a backrup memory of shot data generated on that firing point. Main Computer with Match Management System software). The matchmanagementsysteminthemaincomputeroperatesthetargets, handles entry data, receives and records score data from the targets and provides the necessary functions to support the conduct of the match. ResultsDisplaySystem.LCDorTVmonitorsoraprojectionsystem display incomplete relay in progress), preliminary still subject to protest)andfinalresultsthatcanbeviewedattherangebycompetitors, matchofficialsandspectators. Results Distribution System. During a competition, incomplete results,preliminaryresultsandfinalresultsshouldalsobeavailableas live,updatedresultsonthecmpcompetitiontracker.printedversions ofthepreliminaryandfinalresultsshouldalsobepostedontherange. BackingCards.Aplainsheetofcardboardorheavypaperismounted ontherearofthetargettoserveasabackingcard.backingcardsare usedtoconfirmthenumberofshotsactuallyfiredatatargetandasan aid in determining crossfires. Backing cards should be replaced or pastedaftereverytworelays,ifpossible. BASICESTSCORINGRULE.Scoresindicateddisplayed)by EST monitors and recorded in the main computer are final unless complaints regarding those scores are made and resolved in accordance with these rules. Complaints regarding the indicated or nonpindicated valueofaslowpfire shot must be made to a RO or TO before the next shot is fired. Complaints regarding the number of shots in a slowp fireseriesorthenumberofshotsorscorevaluesinarapidp fireseriesmustbemadetoaroortoimmediatelyafterthe series. 102

109 Competitor Responsibilities. The competitor slinktotheest system is the monitor on that competitor s assigned firing point. The monitor displays the firing point number and the name of the competitor assigned to that firing point. It also displays the score and location of the most recent shot fired, the scores and locations of previous shots in that series as well as series and score totals for the event being fired. Competitors and verifiers are responsible for contacting a RO as soonasaproblemoccurs.waitinguntillatertomakeacomplaint willinvalidatethecomplaint. Match Official Responsibilities. The SO, TO and RO are responsibleformakingsure,inaccordancewiththeserulesandto the best of their ability, 1) that every competitor receives the scoreshe/sheactuallyfires,2)thatthereisapromptresolutionof competitor questions or complaints and 3) that competitors are informed regarding the resolution of their questions and complaints. 1. Match Officials are responsible for the proper maintenance cleaning, replacement of paper strips or rubber belts, maintenance of target masks, etc.)ofallestsothattheirscoringaccuracyandreliabilityisguaranteed. 2. TheROandTOareresponsiblefordocumentingallESTscoringissuesand complaints on ICR Forms Issue or Complaint Report) or Pistol Refire Forms. 3. OnlytheTOisauthorizedtomakescoreinterventionsonthemaincomputer and every score intervention must be documented with an ICR or Pistol RefireForm. 4. TheSO,TOandCROorROmustmakefinaldecisionsonallESTscore complaints. Their decisions regarding EST scoring are final and not subjecttofurtherappeal. 103