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| SECTION 1-Course Design |
SECTION 1-Course Design |
| 1.2.1.2 "Medium Courses" shall not require more than
16 rounds to complete, or more than 3 shooting positions. Course design
and construction shall not allow the opportunity for more than 9 scoring hits
from any single position or view. |
1.2.1.2 "Medium Courses" shall not require more than
16 rounds to complete, or more than 3 shooting positions. Course design
and construction shall not require more than 9 scoring hits from any single
position or view. Where more than 9 scoring
hits are available from a single position or view, the additional
targets must be available to be shot from another later position or
view and they must present a more difficult shooting challenge if
shot from the first position. Examples of a more difficult shot would
be: longer distances and/or partial targets. Course designers shall
not allow any competitor to eliminate a position or view in the course
of fire by shooting all available targets at an earlier position
or view. |
| 1.2.1.3 "Long Courses" shall not require more than 32
rounds to complete. Course design and construction shall not allow
the opportunity for more than 9 scoring hits from any single
position or view. |
1.2.1.3 "Long Courses" shall not require more than 32
rounds to complete. Course design and construction shall not require
more than 9 scoring hits from any single position
or view. Where more than 9 scoring hits are available from a single
position or view, the additional targets must be available to be shot
from another later position or view and they must present a more difficult
shooting challenge if shot from the first position. Examples of a
more difficult shot would be: longer distances and/or partial targets.
Course designers shall not allow any competitor to eliminate a position
or view in the course of fire by shooting all available targets at
an earlier position or view. |
| SECTION 2-Course Construction & Modification |
SECTION 2-Course Construction & Modification |
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2.1.8.4 Paper targets shall not be presented at an angle greater
than 90 degrees from the upright. |
| 2.2.1.3 Charge lines and fault lines should be constructed
of wooden boards or other suitable material and should extend
no more than 5 centimetres (2 inches) above ground level.
This will provide both physical and visible references to the
competitors to prevent inadvertent faulting of the line.
Fault lines or charge lines shall be fixed firmly in place so as to
ensure that they are
equal for all competitors throughout the competition. |
2.2.1.3 Charge lines and fault lines should be constructed
of wooden boards or other suitable material and should rise
at least 1 centimeter (3/8 inches) above ground level.
This will provide both physical and visible references to competitors
to prevent inadvertent faulting of the line. Fault lines or charge
lines shall be fixed firmly in place so as to ensure they remain
consistent throughout the competition. |
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2.3.3.3 A competitor who refuses to re-shoot a course of fire,
under this or any other section, when so ordered by a Range Official,
shall receive a zero score for that stage, irrespective of any previous
attempt. |
| 2.4.1 Competitors are permitted to use the Safety Areas
as follows: |
2.4.1 Competitors are permitted to use the Safety Areas
as stated below provided they remain within
the boundaries of the Safety Area and the firearm is pointed in a
safe direction. Violations will be subject to match disqualification
( See 10.3.14). |
| 2.4.2 Dummy ammunition, loaded magazines, loaded speed loaders,
and live rounds may not be handled in a Safety Area under any circumstances
(see rule 10.3.14). |
2.4.2 Dummy ammunition (including practice or training rounds, "spring
caps" and empty cases), loaded magazines, loaded speed
loaders, and live rounds may not be handled in a Safety Area under
any circumstances (see rule 10.3.14). |
| SECTION 4-Range Equipment |
SECTION 4-Range Equipment |
| 4.3.1.2 There are two versions
of Poppers: the Pepper Popper and the Classic Popper
(see Appendix C). These versions
may not be included together in
the same stage. |
4.3.1.2 There are two types of
IPSC Poppers: the Pepper Popper
and the Classic Popper. Each type includes two versions: a full size version
and a 2/3 size mini version. The smaller versions are designed to
simulate distance. (See Appendix C). The
two types of Poppers may not be included in the same stage. |
| 4.3.1.3 IPSC Plates (see Appendix D) shall not be used
exclusively in any course of fire. Authorized paper targets
or Poppers must be included to recognize power. Metal plates shall always fall
or overturn when hit and must be designed and installed to prevent
them from turning edge-on or sideways. Metal targets that turn edge-on or sideways when hit are not
permitted. |
4.3.1.3 IPSC Plates (see Appendix D) shall not be used
exclusively in any course of fire. At least
one authorized paper target or Popper must
be included in each course of fire. Metal
plates shall always fall or overturn when hit and must be designed
and installed to prevent them from turning edge-on or sideways. Metal
targets which turn edge-on or sideways
when hit are not permitted and shall be treated
as range equipment failure. |
| 4.4.2 The competitor may request that
the officials take certain actions
to ensure consistency and may refer the matter
to the CRO on the stage or the Range Master.
The Range Master shall have final authority in
matters concerning the range surface. |
4.4.2 The competitor may request Match
Officials take corrective actions
to ensure consistency in respect of the
range surface, the presentation of targets and/or any other matter.
The Range Master shall have final authority concerning
all such requests |
| SECTION 5-Competitor Equipment |
SECTION 5-Competitor Equipment |
| 5.2.2 The minimum caliber for
handguns to be used in IPSC competitions is 9 mm (.354 inches). |
5.2.2 The minimum cartridge case
dimension for handguns to be used in IPSC competitions
is 9X19 mm. The minimum bullet diameter is
9 mm (.354 inches). |
| 5.2.6 In a single competition, a competitor shall use
the same handgun for all courses of fire. However,
in the event that a competitor's original handgun becomes
unserviceable or unsafe during a competition, they may
seek permission from the officiating Range Master to use a substitute
handgun provided: |
5.2.6 Competitors shall use the same handgun and type of sights for all courses of fire in a competition. However, in the event that
a competitor's original handgun and/or sights
become unserviceable or unsafe during a competition, they
may seek permission from the officiating Range Master to use a substitute
handgun and/or sights provided: |
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5.2.6.4 A competitor who substitutes or significantly modifies
a handgun during a competition without the prior approval of the Range
Master shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10.4. |
| 5.2.9 Detachable shoulder stocks are prohibited in IPSC
competition. |
5.2.9 Firearms with shoulder stocks and/or foregrips of any kind are prohibited in
IPSC handgun competition. |
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5.2.10 Firearms offering "burst" and/or fully automatic operation
(i.e. whereby more than one round can be discharged on a single pull
or activation of the trigger), are prohibited in IPSC handgun competition. |
| 5.3.3 A competitor may re-holster a handgun during a
course of fire, provided the re-holstering is accomplished while
the competitor is facing a safe direction, and the
competitor is also in full compliance with all other safety rules. |
5.3.3 A competitor may re-holster a handgun during a
course of fire, provided the re-holstering is accomplished either
with the handgun unloaded or in the ready condition as stated in Section
8.1 and provided the
competitor is also in full compliance with all other safety rules. |
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5.3.6.6 The use of camouflage or other similar types of military
or police garments is discouraged. The exception shall be competitors
who are active law enforcement or military personnel. |
| 5.4.2 Host organizations may require the use of such
protection while on the range premises. In this case,
range officials shall make every effort to ensure that
all officials, spectators and competitors are wearing appropriate
protection. If an official notices that a competitor has lost or displaced
their safety glasses or ear protectors during a course of fire, the official shall immediately stop the competitor
who must then re-shoot the course
of fire after the safety equipment has been
replaced. The same procedure shall apply if
a competitor has started a
course of fire without eye protection or hearing
protection in place and
the official realizes this after the
start signal. |
5.4.2 Host organizations may require the use of such
protection while on the range premises. In this event,
Range Officials shall make every effort to ensure that
all officials, spectators and competitors are wearing appropriate
protection. If an official notices that a competitor has lost or displaced
their eye or ear protection
during a course of fire or has commenced
a course of fire without them the official shall immediately
stop the competitor who shall be required to
re-shoot the course of fire after the protective
devices have been restored. A
competitor who loses eye or ear protection
during a course of fire, or commences a course of fire
without them, shall be entitled to stop, point their firearm in
a safe direction and indicate
the problem to the official,
in which case the provisions of the previous paragraph shall apply. |
| 5.6.1 The power ratings for
each Division in IPSC competition are defined in Appendix E.
A chronograph is used to determine
the power factor for each firearm and ammunition.
Sample cartridges for
the chronograph will be taken from each competitor at a time and place
determined by the match officials. Ammunition used by a competitor
in a match must satisfy the requirements
the power factor declared. Match officials may call
for additional tests of a competitor's ammunition at any
point during the match. |
5.6.1 The available power factors
for each Division are defined in Appendix E. A chronograph
shall be used to determine the power
factor. Sample rounds for the chronograph will be taken from each
competitor at a time and place determined by the Match Officials.
Ammunition used by a competitor must satisfy the requirements of the Division and meet the power factor declared.
Match officials may require additional
tests of a competitor's ammunition at any point during the match. |
| -Competitor can choose to have it weighed and, if heavier
than the first sample, the power factor calculation in 5.6.5.4
will be recalculated using the new actual bullet weight. |
-Competitor can choose to have it weighed and, if heavier
than the first sample, the power factor calculation in 5.6.6.4
will be recalculated using the new actual bullet weight. |
| 5.7.1 In the event that a competitor's handgun malfunctions
after the start signal, the competitor may safely attempt to correct
the problem and continue the course of fire. During such corrective
action, the competitor shall keep the muzzle of the handgun pointing
safely downrange at all times. The competitor may not use artificial
means such as props, rods, etc., to correct the malfunction. |
5.7.1 In the event that a competitor's handgun malfunctions
after the start signal, the competitor may safely attempt to correct
the problem and continue the course of fire. During such corrective
action, the competitor shall keep the muzzle of the handgun pointing
safely downrange at all times. The competitor may not use artificial
means such as barricades, props, rods, or other tools to correct the malfunction. Violations
shall result in disqualification from the stage. |
| 5.7.3 In the event that a firearm malfunction cannot
be corrected by the competitor, the competitor shall point the firearm
safely downrange and advise the Range Officer. The Range Officer shall
terminate the course of fire in the normal manner. The course of fire
shall be scored normally including all appropriate miss and failure
to shoot at penalties. |
5.7.3 In the event that a firearm malfunction cannot
be corrected by the competitor, the competitor shall point the firearm
safely downrange and advise the Range Officer. The Range Officer shall
terminate the course of fire (including any unattempted component strings in
a Standard exercise) in the normal
manner. The course of fire (including any unattempted
and/or uncompleted component strings in a Standard Exercise) shall
be scored as shot including all
appropriate miss and failure to shoot at penalties (See Rule 5.7.5). |
| 5.7.5 Where the handgun has failed as above, the competitor
shall not be permitted to re-shoot the course of fire. This includes
the instance where a handgun is declared unserviceable or unsafe during
a course of fire. |
5.7.5 Where the handgun has failed as above, the competitor
shall not be permitted to re-shoot the course of fire
(including any unattempted component strings in a Standard Exercise).
This includes the instance where a handgun is declared
unserviceable or unsafe during a course of fire. |
| 5.7.6 In the event that a Range Officer terminates a
course of fire due to a suspicion that a competitor has an unsafe
handgun or ammunition (e.g. "squib" load), the Range Officer shall
take whatever steps necessary to return both the competitor and the
range to a safe condition. The Range Officer shall then inspect the
firearm or ammunition. And proceed as follows: |
5.7.6 In the event that a Range Officer terminates a
course of fire due to a suspicion that a competitor has an unsafe
handgun or ammunition (e.g. "squib" load), the Range Officer shall
take whatever steps they deem necessary
to return both the competitor and the range to a safe condition. The
Range Officer shall then inspect the firearm or ammunition. And proceed
as follows: |
| SECTION 6-Competition Structure |
SECTION 6-Competition Structure |
| 6.1.2 Standard Exercises-A course of fire consisting
of one or more separately timed
component strings. |
6.1.2 Standard Exercises-A course of fire consisting
of more than one separately timed
component strings. |
| 6.1.2.1 String-An individual shooting challenge
used as part of a standard exercise. The results shall be accumulated
to earn stage points. |
6.1.3 String-An individual shooting challenge used
as part of a standard exercise. The results shall be accumulated to
earn stage points. |
| 6.1.3 Match-An IPSC shooting competition consisting
of a minimum of one stage. The total sum of individual stage results
shall be accumulated to declare a match winner. A match shall include
only one type of firearm (e.g. handgun or shotgun etc.) |
6.1.4 Match-An IPSC shooting competition consisting
of a minimum of one stage. The total sum of individual stage results
shall be accumulated to declare a match winner. A match shall include
only one type of firearm (e.g. handgun or shotgun etc.) |
| 6.1.4 Tournament-An IPSC shooting competition consisting
of two or more firearm specific matches (i.e. handgun match + shotgun
match, or handgun match + rifle match + shotgun match etc.). The total
sum of the individual match results in each component match shall
be accumulated to declare an overall tournament winner. |
6.1.5 Tournament-An IPSC shooting competition consisting
of two or more firearm specific matches (i.e. handgun match + shotgun
match, or handgun match + rifle match + shotgun match etc.). The total
sum of the individual match results in each component match shall
be accumulated to declare an overall tournament winner. |
| 6.1.5 Shoot Off-An event conducted separately from
a match or competition. Eligible competitors compete directly against
each other by simultaneously engaging separate but equal metal target
arrays in a process of elimination (such as the "J" ladder as depicted
in Appendix F). |
6.1.6 Shoot Off-An event conducted separately from
a match or competition. Eligible competitors compete directly against
each other by simultaneously engaging separate but equal metal target
arrays in a process of elimination (such as the "J" ladder as depicted
in Appendix F). |
| 6.1.6 League-An IPSC shooting competition consisting
of two or more matches held at different locations and on different
dates. The total sum of match results attained by each competitor
at component matches specified by the league organizers shall be accumulated
to determine a league winner. |
6.1.7 League-An IPSC shooting competition consisting
of two or more matches held at different locations and on different
dates. The total sum of match results attained by each competitor
at component matches specified by the league organizers shall be accumulated
to determine a league winner. |
| 6.2.7 A competitor who is classified or reclassified
as above shall be notified as soon as possible,
but not later than the time of posting
of the stage results. |
6.2.7 A competitor who is classified or reclassified
as above shall be notified as soon as possible.
The officiating Range Master's decision on these matters shall
be final. |
| 6.2.10 Details of Divisions currently approved by the
IPSC General Assembly are listed in Appendix E. |
6.2.10 Details of Divisions currently approved by the
IPSC General Assembly are listed in Appendix E. It
is strongly recommended that all competitors' equipment is checked
by a match official to confirm compliance with the declared Division
prior to the competitor commencing the competition. |
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6.5.1.1 Competitors who ordinarily reside in a country or
geographical area which is not affiliated to IPSC may join an IPSC
affiliated Region and may compete under the auspices of that Region,
subject to the approval of IPSC and the Regional Directorate of that
Region. If a competitor's country or geographical area of residence
subsequently applies for affiliation to IPSC, the competitor must
become a member of that Region during the affiliation process. |
| 6.5.3 A competitor and/or team member may represent
only the IPSC Region in which they reside.
The exception shall be a competitor who represents the Region in which
they are a citizen, subject to the prior written approval of both
Regional Directors for the Regions of residence and citizenship. |
6.5.3 A competitor and/or team member may represent
only the IPSC Region in which they reside,
except as follows: |
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6.5.3.1 A competitor who wishes to represent the Region in
which they are a citizen. The Regional Director for the Region of
residence and the Region of citizenship must agree in writing |
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6.5.3.2 A competitor who falls under the conditions of 6.5.1.1
may represent the Region of which they are a member subject to the
written approval of the Regional Director. |
| 6.6.1 No competitor will compete for score on
other than the scheduled date(s). A competitor or team
who is not present at the scheduled time for any stage may not complete
that stage, without the specific authority of the Match Director or
Range Master. |
6.6.1 No competitor will compete for score other than
on the scheduled date(s). A competitor
or team who is not present at the scheduled time for any stage may
not complete that stage, without the specific authority of the Match
Director or Range Master. In the event that a competitor fails to obtain such approval,
the competitor's score for the subject course of fire shall be zero. |
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6.6.2 Range Officials, match sponsors, IPSC officers (as defined
in section 6.1 of the IPSC Constitution) and other persons may compete
for score in a "pre-match", subject to the prior approval of the Match
Director. |
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All members of Official Regional Teams must compete in the
main match. |
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6.7 International Classification System ("ICS") |
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6.7.1 IPSC may coordinate and publish dedicated regulations
and procedures in order to manage and administer an International
Classification System. |
| SECTION 7-Range Management |
SECTION 7-Range Management |
| 7.1.4 Range Master-Match official in charge of all range
officials. Responsible for range safety and safe course design. Ensures
that all IPSC guidelines and rules are followed and is responsible
for the training, instruction and conduct of the range staff. All
matters requiring arbitration and any safety disqualifications will
be brought to the attention of the Range Master. The Range Master's
authority and decisions with regard to range safety, range officials,
the actual operation of the courses of fire and the application of
the IPSC rules shall prevail in all matters except arbitration rulings.
The Range Master is appointed by and works with the Match Director. |
7.1.4 Range Master-Match official in charge of all range
officials. Responsible for range safety and safe course design. Ensures
that all IPSC guidelines and rules are followed and is responsible
for the training, instruction and conduct of the range staff. All
matters requiring arbitration and any safety disqualifications will
be brought to the attention of the Range Master. The Range Master's
authority and decisions with regard to range safety, range officials,
the actual operation of the courses of fire and the application of
the IPSC rules shall prevail in all matters except arbitration rulings.
The Range Master is usually appointed
by and works with the Match Director. In respect of IPSC sanctioned Level IV or higher competitions,
the appointment of the Range Master shall be subject to the prior
written approval of IPSC. |
| 7.1.5 Match Director-Match official responsible for
the overall competition including the efficient administration, squadding,
scheduling, range construction and coordination of all staff and the
provision of services. The Match Director's authority and decisions
shall prevail with regard to all these matters except arbitration
rulings. The Match Director is appointed by the host organization
and appoints and works with the
Range Master. |
7.1.5 Match Director-Match official responsible for
the overall competition including the efficient administration, squadding,
scheduling, range construction and coordination of all staff and the
provision of services. The Match Director's authority and decisions
shall prevail with regard to all these matters except the
discipline of range officials and arbitration rulings.
The Match Director is appointed by the host organization and works
with the Range Master. |
| SECTION 8-The Course of Fire |
SECTION 8-The Course of Fire |
| 8.1 Handgun Ready Conditions-The ready condition of
handguns used in a competition shall be as follows: |
8.1 Handgun Ready Conditions-The ready condition for
loaded handguns used in a competition shall be as stated below. However, in the event that a competitor fails
to load the chamber prior to commencement of the stage, whether inadvertently
or intentionally, the Official shall not take any action: |
| 8.2.1 The handgun is loaded,
made safe and holstered or as specified in the stage briefing. |
8.2.1 The handgun is prepared
as specified in the written stage briefing. |
| 8.2.3 A competitor shall not be allowed to start
a course of fire while touching or holding
a handgun, reloading device or ammunition. |
8.2.3 A competitor shall not be allowed to touch
or hold a handgun, reloading
device or ammunition after the "Standby" command
and before the "Start Signal". Violations shall incur one procedural
penalty per occurrence. |
| 8.3.4 "Start Signal"-The signal to begin the
course of fire. |
8.3.4 "Start Signal"-The signal to begin shooting. |
| 8.5.2 Re-holstering the firearm during the course of
fire is not recommended. If a competitor holsters a firearm during
the course of fire, the following will apply: |
8.5.2 Re-holstering the firearm during the course of
fire is not recommended. If a competitor holsters a loaded
firearm during the course of fire, the following will apply: |
| 8.5.2.2 For double action self-loaders and revolvers
the hammer must be down. |
8.5.2.2 For double action self-loaders and revolvers
the hammer must be down. ( See Rule 10.3.13). |
| 8.6.3 In the case where there is inadvertent physical
contact between the Range Officer and the competitor, the Range Officer
may offer to allow the competitor
to re-shoot the course of fire.
The competitor must make this decision prior to seeing either the
time or the score from the initial attempt. |
8.6.3 In the case where there is inadvertent physical
contact between the Range Officer and the competitor, the Range Officer
may offer the competitor a re-shoot of the
course of fire. The competitor must make this decision prior to seeing
either the time or the score from the initial attempt. However
in the event that the competitor commits a safety infraction during
any such physical contact with the Range Officer, the provisions of
Section 10.3 shall prevail. |
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8.6.4 In the event that a competitor begins shooting prematurely
("false start"), the Range Officer will, as soon as possible, stop
the competitor and restart the competitor, as soon as the course of
fire has been restored. |
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8.7 Sight Pictures |
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8.7.1 Competitors shall not take a sight picture with a loaded
firearm prior to the start signal. Violation shall result in a warning
for the first occurrence and one procedural penalty for each subsequent
occurrence in the same competition. Match Organizers may prohibit
sight pictures for a competition. All competitors must be advised
during the stage instructions. |
| SECTION 9-Scoring |
SECTION 9-Scoring |
| 9.1.1 Approaching Targets-Competitors shall not approach
scoring or penalty target closer than 1 meter without the authorization
of the Range Officer. Violation may result in either a warning or
a procedural penalty. |
9.1.1 Approaching Targets-Competitors shall not approach
scoring or penalty targets closer than 1 meter without the authorization
of the Range Officer. Violation may result in either a warning or
a procedural penalty. |
| 9.1.5 Impenetrable-All IPSC paper targets are deemed
to be impenetrable. A shot fired where the
full bullet diameter strikes a scoring or penalty paper target and
continues on through to strike another scoring or penalty paper target,
shall not count for additional score or penalty. In the event of a
full bullet diameter hit on a paper scoring or penalty target where
the shot continues on and strikes down a metal target, this is range
equipment failure and the competitor shall be required to re-shoot
the course of fire after it has been properly reset. A shot fired
by a competitor where less than the full bullet diameter strikes a
scoring or penalty paper target and continues on through and strikes
another scoring or penalty paper or metal target, shall earn or incur
the score or penalty, as the case may be. |
9.1.5 Impenetrable-All IPSC paper targets are deemed
to be impenetrable. |
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9.1.5.1 A shot fired where the full bullet diameter strikes
a scoring or penalty paper target and continues on through to strike
another scoring or penalty paper target, shall not count for additional
score or penalty. |
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9.1.5.2 In the event of a full bullet diameter hit on a scoring
or penalty paper target where the shot continues on and strikes down
a metal target, this is range equipment failure and the competitor
shall be required to re-shoot the course of fire after it has been
properly reset. |
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9.1.5.3 A shot fired by a competitor where less than the full
bullet diameter strikes a scoring or penalty paper target and continues
on through and strikes another scoring or penalty paper or metal target,
shall earn or incur the score or penalty, as the case may be. |
| 9.2.2.2 "Comstock"-No limits shall be placed on the
time taken or the number of rounds fired by a competitor during the
course of fire. A competitor's score shall be calculated by adding
the total point value of all scoring shots, then deducting the value
of procedural or other penalties that may apply. This result is then
divided by the actual time taken by the competitor to complete the
course of fire, to arrive at a "hit factor" for each competitor. The
competitor with the highest "hit factor" shall be awarded the maximum
available stage points for the course of fire, with all other competitors
ranked relative to this score. |
9.2.2.2 "Comstock"-No limits shall be placed on the
time taken or the number of rounds fired by a competitor during the
course of fire. Time stops on the last shot.
A competitor's score shall be calculated by adding the
total point value of all scoring shots, then deducting the value of
procedural or other penalties that may apply. This result is then
divided by the actual time taken by the competitor to complete the
course of fire, to arrive at a hit factor for each competitor. The
competitor with the highest hit factor shall be awarded the maximum
available stage points for the course of fire, with all other competitors
ranked relative to this score. |
| 9.4.2 All hits visible on the scoring surface of a penalty
target shall be penalized the equivalent of twice the point value
of a maximum scoring hit. |
9.4.2 Hits visible on the scoring surface of a penalty
target shall be penalized the equivalent of twice the point value
of a maximum scoring hit, up to a maximum of
two hits per penalty target. |
| 9.5.1 Unless otherwise stated in the written stage briefing,
all scoring paper targets shall
require a maximum
of two hits to score and scoring
metal targets must fall to score. |
9.5.1 Unless otherwise stated in the written stage briefing,
scoring paper targets shall be shot with a minimum of
two rounds each, with the best two hits
to score. Scoring metal targets
must be shot with a minimum of one round each
and must fall to score. |
| 9.9.1 After completing the designed movement, moving
targets must either present at least a portion of the highest scoring
area ("A" zone) when at rest or
disappear completely from view. Moving targets that remain in view after completing the designed
movement, or that continuously appear and disappear, shall always
incur miss penalties. Moving targets that disappear completely shall
not incur penalties for missed shots, with the exception of targets
that present multiple exposures to the competitor before disappearing,
which shall incur miss penalties. |
9.9.1 After completing the designed movement, moving
targets must either present at least a portion of the highest scoring
area when at rest or disappear completely from view. |
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9.9.1.1 Moving targets which remain in view after completing
the designed movement, or which continuously appear and disappear,
shall always incur failure to shoot at and/or miss penalties. |
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9.9.1.2 Moving targets which totally disappear after completing
the designed movement shall not incur failure to shoot at or miss
penalties except where the competitor fails to activate disappearing
targets. (see 9.9.2.). |
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9.11 Scoring Programs |
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9.11.1 The scoring programs approved by IPSC are the Match
Scoring System (MSS) and Windows Match Scoring System (WinMSS). No
other scoring program shall be used for any IPSC sanctioned competition
without the prior written approval of the Regional Director of the
host region (Also see Section 9.7). |
| SECTION 10-Penalties |
SECTION 10-Penalties |
| 10.1.4.8 If a competitor fails to shoot at any target
with at least one round, the competitor shall incur one procedural
penalty (per target) for failing to shoot at
a target as well as the appropriate number of misses. |
10.1.4.8 If a competitor fails to shoot at any target
with at least one round, the competitor shall incur one procedural
penalty per target plus
the appropriate number of misses,
except where the provisions of Rule 9.9.1.2 apply. |
| 10.1.4.11 When Standards, Classifiers, Level I and Level
II Matches restrict competitors by use of shooting boxes, once
a competitor leaves a shooting box, they
may return to it and properly shoot at the targets provided that they can do so safely and
have not commenced firing from any subsequent position. However, course procedures may prohibit re-engagement and a procedural penalty per shoot
fired will apply if re-engagement procedures are not followed. |
10.1.4.11 When Standards, Classifiers, Level I and Level
II Matches restrict competitors by use of shooting boxes, a competitor
who leaves a shooting box, may return
to it and properly shoot at the targets, provided
that they can do so safely and have not commenced firing from any
subsequent position. However, if written stage
briefings prohibit such actions,
a procedural penalty per shot fired
will apply. |
| 10.3.1.1 Any shot fired outside the confines of either
the backstop or side berms or which strikes the ground within 3 meters
(6.5 feet) of the competitor or
any other direction deemed unsafe by the host organization and specified
in the stage briefing. In the event of an accidental discharge, the
Range Officer shall stop the competitor as soon as possible. Any shot
fired at a target closer than 3 meters (6.5 feet) shall not be deemed an accidental discharge. |
10.3.1.1 Any shot fired outside the confines of either
the backstop or side berms or which strikes the ground within 3 meters
(10 feet) of the competitor or any
other direction deemed unsafe by the host organization and specified
in the stage briefing. In the event of an accidental discharge, the
Range Officer shall stop the competitor as soon as possible. Any shot
fired at a target closer than 3 meters (10 feet) shall not be deemed an accidental discharge. |
| 10.3.2.1 Any discharge prior to commencement or while
loading, reloading, unloading or during remedial action in the case
of a malfunction. |
10.3.2.1 Any discharge prior to commencement or while
loading, reloading, unloading or during remedial action in the case
of a malfunction or while transferring a loaded
handgun between hands. |
| 10.3.7 Allowing the muzzle of a loaded
handgun to point at any part of the competitor's body during
a course of fire (i.e. sweeping) other than while drawing or re-holstering. |
10.3.7 Allowing the muzzle of a handgun to point at
any part of the competitor's body during a course of fire (i.e. sweeping)
other than while drawing or re-holstering. |
| 10.3.14 Handling live or dummy ammunition,
loaded magazines or loaded speedloading
devices in a Safety Area. |
10.3.14 Handling live or dummy ammunition
(including practice or training rounds, "spring caps" and empty cases),
loaded magazines or loaded speed
loaders in a Safety Area, or failing
to comply with 2.4.1. |
| 10.4.1 Disqualification from the
competition will be invoked in the event of
gross or repeated unsportsmanlike behaviour. The Range Master must be notified immediately. |
10.4.1 Competitors shall be disqualified from a competition for conduct
which a Match Official deems to be unsportsmanlike. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include,
but are not limited to, cheating, dishonesty, failing to comply with
the reasonable directions of
a Match Official, or any
behavior likely to bring the sport
into disrepute. |
| SECTION 11-Arbitration & Interpretation of Rules |
SECTION 11-Arbitration & Interpretation of Rules |
| 11.1.1 Administration-Occasional disputes are inevitable
in any competitive activity governed by rules. It is recognized that
at the more significant levels of competition, emotions
run high, and the outcome is much more important to the
individual competitor. However, effective match administration and
planning will prevent most if not all disputes. |
11.1.1 Administration-Occasional disputes are inevitable
in any competitive activity governed by rules. It is recognized that
at the more significant levels of competition, the outcome is much
more important to the individual competitor. However, effective match
administration and planning will prevent most if not all disputes. |
| 11.2.1 Arbitration Committee-Composition
of an Arbitration Committee should be: |
11.2.1 Arbitration Committee-At
Level III or higher competitions the composition of the
Arbitration Committee shall be subject
to the following rules: |
| 11.2.1.1 IPSC President or their
appointee as Chairman of the committee with no vote. |
11.2.1.1 The IPSC President or his
delegate or a certified Range Official appointed by the Match Director
(in that order) shall serve as Chairman of the committee
with no vote. |
| 11.2.1.2 Three experienced arbitrators
appointed by the President or the Match Director with one vote each. |
11.2.1.2 Three arbitrators appointed by the IPSC
President or his delegate or by
the Match Director (in that order),
with one vote each. |
| 11.2.1.3 When possible arbitrators should shoot
the entire match and should be
IROA Officials. |
11.2.1.3 When possible arbitrators should have
shot the entire match and be certified
Officials. |
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11.2.1.4 Under no circumstances shall the Chairman or any
member of an Arbitration Committee be a party to the original decision
or subsequent appeals which lead to the arbitration |
| 11.4.1 Protest Fee-For International
Matches, the protest fee to enable a competitor to go
to Arbitration shall be $100.00
(U.S. funds) or local equivalent.
The protest fee for other matches may be set by the Match
Organizers, but may not exceed $100 (U.S. funds). |
11.4.1 Protest Fee-For Level
III or higher competitions, the protest fee to enable a
competitor to appeal to Arbitration
shall be US$100.00 or equivalent
in local currency. The
protest fee for other matches may be set by the Match Organizers,
but shall not exceed US$100
or equivalent in local currency. |
| 11.4.2 Protest Fees-If the Committee's decision is to
uphold the protest, the fee paid will be returned. If the committee's
decision is to deny the protest, the fee paid will be held forfeit.
Forfeited protest fees along with the submission
and decision for National events
will be forwarded the National Range Officers Institute (NROI). Forfeited protest fees along with the submission and decision
for International events (Level III and higher) will be
forwarded to the International Range Officers Association (IROA). |
11.4.2 Protest Fees-If the Committee's decision is to
uphold the protest, the fee paid will be returned. If the Committee's
decision is to deny the protest, the fee paid will be held forfeit
by the Match Organizers. Decisions for Regional events will be forwarded to the National Range Officers Institute (NROI).
Decisions for International events
(Level III and higher) will be forwarded to the International Range
Officers Association (IROA). |
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11.8.3 All rule interpretations published by the IROA Executive
on the IPSC website shall be deemed to be precedents and shall be
applied to all IPSC sanctioned competitions commencing on or after
seven (7) days from the date of publication. All such interpretations
will be subject to ratification or modification at the next IPSC Assembly. |
