LIPS 2016 nnual USPS Shotgun Match 8 stages 116 rounds birdshot Divisions: Stock Pump: max 5 rds. (4+1) loaded at start. Max 5 rounds in gun during course of fire Limited Pump: max 9 rds. (8 +1) to start. Max 11 rounds in gun during COF. Stock uto: max 5 rds. (4+1) loaded at start. Max 5 rounds in gun during COF. Limited uto: Max 9 rds. (8+1) loaded at start. Max 11 rds. in gun during COF. Open: Max 11 rds. (10+1) loaded at start. Max 11 rds. in gun during COF. Optics and speed loaders permitted. Match Rules: No ammunition or speed loading devices in shooters hand at start signal (2.3.1) Shooters found exceeding the round count limitations of their declared divisions after the start signal up to and including the unload and show clear command will be moved to Open. Penalties: Miss: + 10 sec FTE: + 5 sec Procedural: + 5 sec
SFETY Shotguns MUST have a chamber safety flag (a.k.a. open bolt indicator) that is easily visible when transporting gun from stage to stage (rule 2.2.3.2). Unbagged shotguns MUST be carried shouldered or slung from shoulder vertically upwards (rule 2.2.3.3). Shotguns may be transported or stored without a slip or case, whether or not reasonably vertical, in a mobile rack or carrier as long as a chamber safety flag is used (rule 2.2.3.4). Pre-load areas: Pre-loading SHLL only be allowed under the supervision of an RO. Only the tube will be pre-loaded. nyone arriving to the line with a preloaded shotgun with a round in the chamber will be DQ d (rule 3.3.1.3). Pre-loading activity begins with a Make Ready command. ll pre-loading activity including transporting loaded guns to start position(s) is subject to the provisions of relevant safety regulations, including (but not limited to) [5.2.4] (shot while loading), [5.3.1] (handling firearms without RO supervision), [5.3.2] (unsafe muzzle direction), [5.3.3] (dropped gun), [5.3.11] (finger inside trigger guard during loading), etc. example 1: nyone bringing a pre-loaded shotgun to the start position without permission of the R.O. will be DQ d (rule 5.3.1) example 2: nyone transporting a pre-loaded shotgun from pre-load table to the start position, without the muzzle pointed vertically upwards will be DQ d (rule 2.2.3.6 and 5.3) Final Safety Check @ conclusion of COF: Point firearm downrange, close action, pull trigger, re-open action, apply safety (rule 3.3.9.1). Cleared shotguns shall not be placed back in pre-load areas. ll firearms in staging areas must have their actions locked open or have a chamber flag on a closed bolt or be cased (rule 10.9.1).
LIPS 2016 Shotgun Match Stage 1 Near or Far? STRT POSITION: Standing in Box facing downrange, wrists above shoulders. GUN REDY CONDITION: Shotgun loaded on barrel with muzzle pointed safely downrange per USPS rules. STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage P1- P5 from Box only. Enter and engage remaining targets. Box is NOT part of. SCORING: Comstock, 11 rounds, 55 points TRGETS: 10 PP, 5 plates PP1 PP6 P1-P5 Pit 1
LIPS 2016 USP Shotgun Match Stage 2 Cabin in the Woods STRT POSITION: Standing anywhere on front porch, facing downrange, shotgun muzzle touching either X GUN REDY : Shotgun muzzle touching either X SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75 points per USPS rules. TRGETS: 6 IPSC, 9 Plates SGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage targets as they appear from within. Cowboy house deck is part of. P2 P8 PP4 PP6 PP1 PP3 P1 P9 X X Cowboy House deck Pit 2
LIPS 2016 USPS Shotgun Match Stage 3 Clang N Bang STRT POSITION: Standing in Box, facing downrange, hands naturally at sides GUN REDY : loaded shotgun on either barrel with muzzle pointed safely down range per USPS rules. STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage only P1 & PP1 PP4 from Box only. Enter and engage all remaining targets as they appear. SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75points TRGETS: 4 PP, 11 Plates P2 PP1 PP4 P4 P3 P5-P6 P7 P11 P1 Pi t 3
LIPS 2016 USPS Shotgun Match Stage 4 round the Bend STRT POSITION: Standing in Box, facing downrange, wrists above shoulders GUN REDY : Shotgun loaded on barrel with muzzle pointed safely downrange per USPS rules. STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage only T1 T4 from Box only. Enter OR B and engage all remaining targets as they appear. Once a shooter enters a they may not enter the other. SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75 points TRGETS: 6 PP, 9 plates PP1 PP3 PP4 PP6 P5 P9 P1 P2 P3 P4 B Pit 4 Box
LIPS 2016 USPS Shotgun Match Stage 5 Insanity 2 STRT POSITION: Standing in Box facing downrange, wrists above shoulders. heels on X x GUN REDY CONDITION: Shotgun loaded on barrel with muzzle pointed safely downrange per USPS rules. STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage PP1 and PP2 from Box only. Enter and engage remaining targets as they appear from within the. Box is NOT part of. SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75 points TRGETS: 9 PP, 6 Plates P5 P6 PP3 PP5 PP6 PP9 P1 P4 PP1-PP2 PP1-PP2 X Pit 5 X
LIPS 2016 USPS Shotgun Match Stage 6 Desk Duty STRT POSITION: Seated in chair with palms of hands flat on knees. GUN REDY : Loaded shotgun on table with muzzle pointed safely downrange per USPS rules. STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage all targets as they appear. From within the SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75 points TRGETS: 8PP, 6 plates SCORED HITS: 1KD= Pit 6
LIPS 2016 USPS Shotgun Match Stage 7 3x5 Exercise STRT POSITION: Standing in Box facing downrange hands naturally at sides GUN REDY: Gun loaded on table with muzzle SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75 points pointed safely downrange per USPS rules. TRGETS: 10PP, 5 Plates STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage all targets as they appear. Box is part of the. P1-P5 PP1-PP5 PP6-PP10 Port Port B Table Box Pit #7
LIPS 2016 USPS Shotgun Match Stage 8 mmo Dump STRT POSITION: Standing in Box facing downrange hands naturally at sides GUN REDY: Gun loaded on table with muzzle SCORING: Comstock, 15 rounds, 75 points pointed safely downrange per USPS rules. TRGETS: 9 IPSC, 2 Plates, 4 birds STGE PROCEDURE: Upon start signal, engage all targets as they appear. Box is part of the. Port Table Sandy Pit Box