National Service Conditions Championship (NSCC) Shooting Challenge As hosted by The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
The NSCC Shooting Challenge NSCC is unique in the world. In no other country can civilians, military and law enforcement compete alongside each other with similar equipment. These matches have been in place for over a hundred years with some alterations to account for changes in equipment. All events are operationally oriented as applied to a conventional range with the emphasis on marksmanship skill. The program includes: Tactical/Service Rifle, Duty/Operational Pistol, and Sniper/Precision Rifle. Each of these events is described in general terms below. Detailed rules are located on the DCRA website at http://dcra.ca/service_conditions.php. Location NSCC is held each year at the Connaught Range and Primary Training Center (CRPTC), near Ottawa Canada. Detailed directions can be obtained through the DCRA or at http://dcra.ca/contact.php. Visitors to Canada Visitors bringing firearms to Canada are required to have the correct paperwork in place prior to crossing the border. We have put together an information sheet for international competitors that can be found at http://dcra.ca/2016%20docs/international%20competitor%20info%20sheet.pdf. The DCRA will provide a letter of invitation if requested. Registration Information, Fees, Schedule and Timetable Available on the DCRA website at http://dcra.ca/service_conditions.php. Awards There are awards for each individual match plus aggregates. The Canadian Champion will be selected for each of the weapon categories and an overall 3-Gun Canadian Champion will be declared. Results will be posted in the DCRA Stats Shack (http://www.dcrastatsshack.ca/ ). Classes In NSCC there are two classes in which you can compete: Open Class everyone shoots in this class and is eligible for Open Class prizes. CF/RCMP Class Open only to those members of the Canadian Armed Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police using issue equipment. Foreign competitors must compete in the Open Class.
The Service/Tactical Rifle Challenge General These are an exciting series of 20 different matches including various position shooting, deliberate, snaps and rapid fire as well as fire and movement from 100 to 500 meters. Also there is a moving targets course of fire from 300 to 50 meters. Success in these matches will insure you are a well rounded shot for any operation. Equipment any rifle will be allowed. Magazines capacity must comply with Canadian law requiring only 5 rounds in semi auto rifles. Those shooting in the CF/RCMP class must use equipment that is on issue to them. 2010 Champions (Open and CF/RCMP) being chaired from the range Course of Fire A general description of the course of fire is provided on the next page. For more details see the rule book located on the DCRA website http://dcra.ca/service_conditions.php. Ammunition any ammunition suitable for the weapon being used and that meets the range requirements. Competitors should bring extra ammunition for sighters, re-shoots or shoot-offs.
Service/Tactical Rifle Match Summary Match Shots Range Position Type of Fire Time Target 1 200 Del 10 200 Prone Del 12 min Type C 2 Standing Alert to 200 Snap 10 200 Kneeling Snap 5 x10 sec 3 Standing Alert to 2 x Fig 200 Rapid 10 200 Sitting or Kneeling Rapid 1 x 30 sec 11 Run down 200 to 100 4 1 x 15sec Run up to 200-100 10 100 Snap 1 x 50 sec Sitting/Kneeling at Run Down 3 x 5 sec 200, to Standing at 100 5 300 Del 10 300 Prone Del 12 min Type B 6 300 Snap 10 300 Standing Alert to Prone Snap 5 x 10 sec 7 2 x Fig 300 Rapid 10 300 Standing Alert to Prone Rapid 1 x 30 sec 11 Run down 300 to 100 8 1 x 15sec Run Up to Prone at 300, 300-200 10 200 Snap 2 x 50 sec to Kneeling at 200, to Run Down 2 x 5 sec Standing at 100 9 400 Del 10 400 Prone Del 12 min Type C 10 400 Snap 10 400 Standing Alert to Prone Snap 5 x 10 sec 11 2 x Fig 400 Rapid 10 400 Standing Alert to Prone Rapid 1 x 30 sec 11 Run down 400 to 100 12 Run up to Prone at 400 1 x 15sec 400-300 10 300 and 300, to Snap 3 x 50 sec Run Down Sitting/Kneeling at 1 x 5 sec 200, to Standing at 100 13 500 Del 10 500 Prone Del 12 min Type A 14 500 Snap 10 500 Standing Alert to Prone Snap 5 x 10 sec Type A 15 500 Rapid 10 500 Standing Alert to Prone Rapid 1 x 30 sec Type A Run down 500 to 100 16 Standing Alert to Prone 1 x 15sec 500-200 10 500 at 500, 400, 300; to Snap 4 x 50 sec Type A Run Down Sitting/Kneeling at & 200, to Standing at 100 17 Snap at IAW 300 - Prone, kneeling and Fig 11 Moving 50 moving match 50 standing Targets tgts conditions
Standing position at 100 meters Prone position at 500 meters
The Sniper/Precision Rifle Challenge General These are an exciting series of 8 different matches including deliberate, snaps, movers and rapid follow-up shooting from 200 to 800 meters. Success in these matches will insure you are a well-rounded shot for any sniper operation. Equipment any rifle, any sight and any ammo that meets range specifications will be allowed. Magazine capacity must comply with Canadian law requiring only 5 rounds in semi auto rifles. Those shooting in the CF/RCMP class must use equipment that is on issue to them. Course of Fire A general description of the course of fire is provided below. For more details see the rule book located on the DCRA website http://dcra.ca/service_conditions.php. Civilians, police and military compete alongside each other in the matches. Here, the 500-meter Targets of Opportunity match is being fired.
Sniper/Precision Rifle Match Summary Match Shots Range Position Type of Fire Time Target 60 Rapid 5 x 8 Rapid Follow Up 10 200 Prone Follow up sec Fig 14 61 10 x 3 Agony Snap 10 300 Prone Snap sec Fig 14 62 Snap at 10 x 6 Moving Targets 10 400 Prone moving Fig 11 sec tgts 63 10 x 3 Targets of Opportunity 10 500 Prone Snap sec Fig 11 64 One Shot One Kill 65 10 600 Prone Del 25 min Fig 11 Shoot No Shoot 66 10 700 Prone Del 25 min Fig 11 Harassing Fire 10 800 Prone Del 25 min Fig 11 Ammunition any ammunition suitable for the weapon being used and that meets the range requirements. Competitors should bring extra ammunition for sighters, re-shoots or shoot-offs. Soldiers try out the civilian rifles
The Duty/Operational Pistol Challenge Equipment any tactically oriented pistol or revolver that would be logical and practical for operations. Those shooting in the CF/RCMP class must use equipment that is on issue to them. Course of Fire A general description of the course of fire is provided below. For more details see the rule book located on the DCRA website http://dcra.ca/service_conditions.php. Firing line is ready Competitors score their targets during the pistol matches Left: a nice group with a service pistol Right: the 2010 Pistol Champion with some of the hardware.
Duty/Operational Pistol Match Summary Series A Matches Match Shots Distance Position 20 Strong Hand 20 10 Standing Support Hand 21 Save the Hostage 22 Keep Shooting Type of Fire One Hand Double Tap 10 10 Standing Deliberate 12 10 Standing Rapid Target 1 x MilCun 1 x Classic MilCun Head Tgt 1 x MilCun 1 x Classic 23 Rapid Follow 1 x MilCun Body Armour Drill 15 10 Standing up 1 x Head 24 Deliberate 1 x MilCun Long Range 20 35 Positions Positions 1 x Classic 25 1 x MilCun 10 Meter Attack 20 10 Standing Double Tap 1 x Classic 26 Transitions 27 Two on One 28 FBI Qualification 20 10 Standing Double Tap 2 x MilCun 20 15 Standing IAW 2 x MilCun 30 25/15 Standing Deliberate Rapid Series B matches are outlined in the NSCC rule book 3 x MilCun Ammunition any full power loads (no reduced loads) suitable for the weapon being used. Competitors should bring extra ammunition for sighters, re-shoots or shoot-offs.
Targets Figure 11 Figure 12 450 x 1125 mm 450 x 600 mm MilCun Head Target Figure 14 150 x 210 mm 197 x 278 mm MilCun Body Target Classic Target 460 x 820 mm 460 x 580 mm
Figure 12s in the Moving Targets match Early morning start for Service Rifle matches
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