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HRC Rules & Procedures for the Conduct of Range Shoots & Competition June 2013 Revise

Hahndorf Rifle Club

Rules and Procedures for the Conduct of Range Shoots and

Competition –June 2013 Revise

1. Purpose

1.1 All previous Rules are hereby repealed. The term ‘male’ in this document also includes

females

1.2 These Rules are made under the authority of the HRC Club By-Laws. Their purpose is to:

compliment the HRC Constitution, By-Laws and Basic Range Safety Rules;

state the rules and procedures that will apply when conducting various competitions and

other shoots at HR;

provide the necessary authority to Club Officials controlling a competition; and

define routinely used shooting terms.

2. Historical Context of Club Competition

2.1 The Club was founded in 1864 and continues to possess a shooting lore heritage and

tradition which is of cultural value to South Australia and also to Australia; and to firearms

enthusiasts generally. The Club has retained sufficient of the traditional ways in its match rules to be

recognised as a ‘German ring target shooting' Club, a distinctive style of shooting that developed in

the 19"' Century.

2.2 Match rules have evolved over time, currently the majority of support for the Club comes

from Members using modern firearms who observe the German ring target shooting code. A

minority of members continue to enjoy shooting older rifles in the 19"' century manner, and provide

continuity to the Club's cultural character

2.3 Those aspects of its heritage that the Club has retained, though not exclusively, include the

Club's name, its German origins, its association with the Adelaide Hills region, the shooting distance,

the sash-targets, the 8 inch sighting mark with 11-13 point scores, the target dimensions and the 1-

13 scoring system, the seat and post shooting position, the type of sights permitted, the order of

firing, the sighting shots permitted, the rules pertaining to the Belt of Medals, and the annual

December Koenigschiessen (Kingship),

2.4 Those aspects which are in lesser use include historic style rifles, black powder, cast lead

bullets, cast iron targets and off-hand shooting positions. Other aspects that have disappeared

altogether include the consumption of alcohol between shots, the use of a single cartridge case, and

the march through Hahndorf to the Kingship.

3. Definition of Terms


Range Executive A Person or Persons appointed by the Committee of Management (the

Committee) or member thereof to conduct a competition/s or other range shoot in accordance with

Club Rules and Procedures; and for the observance of range discipline on the day.

Range Officer (RO) A Person or persons appointed by the Management Committee, or a

Member thereof, to take full charge of a rifle competition or other organised shoot. The RO is a

member of the Range Executive. He has the final say on any matters of safety or shooting conduct at

those firing points/targets for which he is responsible.

Competitor (also ‘Shooter’) Any person who takes part in a competition, organised shoot, rifle

zeroing activity or other informal shooting practice on the HRC Range.

Competition A series of matches and/or aggregates approved by the appropriate Club Authority

(normally the Club Committee of Management or a sub-committee acting under their authority).

Match Generally, this term is interchangeable with ‘Competition’.

Open Competition A competition shoot organised by HRC whereby members of the public are

invited to attend. The ‘Kingship’, Anzac Military Rifle Shoot and the ‘Black Powder Invitational’ are

examples of this type of competition.

Scorer A person who records the score on the score cards during a shoot.

Danger Signal A call of “Cease Fire” by a Range Officer or Scorer, raising a red flag above the

mantle, holding a target at the half-mast position or all targets half-masted.

Fouling Shot/Warmer/Blow-off Shot A shot fired for the purpose of warming or fouling the

barrel within a period of one hour preceding a competition.

Shoot (Verb) When used as a verb, to ‘shoot’ is the act of firing a shot.

Shoot (Noun) when used as a noun, a ‘shoot’ is the prescribed number of shots fired in a set

activity. It is often used synonymously with’ Competition’ and ‘Match’.

Shoot-Off Additional shots fired after the completion of a competition in order to determine

the winner, and, where necessary, place getters.

Time Limit Time allowed during which one shot or series of shots may be fired by a competitor,

or team as provided in the relevant competition shooting rules.

Zeroing Firing a shot or shots to align rile sights. This is normally done initially at fifty yards.

Standard Club Shoot A Club shoot where no visitors are expressly invited to attend (unlike Open

Invitation events); usually consisting of either a 15 shot 200 yard centre fire competition or a 43

shot rimfire competition.

See Also Range Officials section later in this document

4. Annual Program of Shooting Competitions

4.1 HRC conducts a number of different competitions at shoot meetings. These are:


Standard Centre and Rim-fire Competitions,

‘Hunting’ Class centre-fire and ‘Bunny Gun’ rimfire competitions

Birthday Shoot,

Christmas Shoot,

Classic 180,

The Kingship,

Anzac Military Rifle Shoot,

Black Powder Invitational Shoot, and

Other competitions as decided by the Committee.

4.2 The annual competition program is decided by the Committee and published as the Club Program for that year. 4.3 Where the competition on the day provides for both scoped and aperture sight shooters, there must be at least three people in that class for points/prizes to be awarded. However, with the exception of the Kingship (or other Shoots where the rules specifically provide), aperture and scope competitors compete on an equal footing and share the same prize pool.

4.4 Unless notified otherwise, when Centrefire/.22 Rimfire is programmed it will mean that the Standard competition will occur. Notwithstanding this, the Committee or Range Executive on the day, may vary the shooting program, prize lists, or other shooting conditions as necessary to meet unforeseen circumstances.

5. Authority to Open the Range for Shooting

5.1 At least one member of the Committee(or a Club member specifically authorised by the Committee) must be present before the Range can be declared open any shooting conducted.

6. Standard Rules and Procedures for Competition

6.1 Range Safety

6.1.1 Safety procedures are detailed in HRC By-Laws (incorporating Range Safety Rules) and this

Document.

6.1.2 The onus of carrying out these safety rules shall rest on each individual competitor, Scorer,

RO and Observer. All competitors are required to make themselves familiar with these rules, in

particular the Basic Range Safety Rules (See Annex A to HRC By-laws.)

6.1.3 The RO has the final authority concerning firearms used on the day, and may order a firearm

removed from a shoot if he considers it may compromise any aspect of range safety.

6.1.4 The RO has the final authority concerning a competitor’s shooting competence. Should a

competitor miss a target on two occasions during a Shoot, the RO may order that person to

immediately withdraw from the shooting activity or competition.

6.2 Range Officials

6.2.1 Range Executive The Committee of Management (or a member thereof) has the power to

appoint a Range Executive to control aspects of a particular shoot. This Executive may consist of one


person or, in the case of an Open Competition, a number of persons (see Event Committee). The

role of the Range Executive might include:

the direction and control of all competitors, butts officers, markers and scorers,

general supervision over the range, matches and competitors with emphasis on range

safety,

the observance of discipline during the matches to include the power to disqualify any

competitor for any beach of rules, and

performing the role of a Dispute Committee .

6.2.2 Range Officer A Range Officer/s will be appointed by the Committee, or a member thereof,

to take full charge of their allocated firing points and targets. He has the final say on any matters of

safety and shooting conduct at those firing points/targets allotted to him. Other duties may include:

relaying any Competition directions to competitors and ensuring that they are followed, and

ensuring that that all competition rules are observed by the competitors.

6.2.2.1 At a Standard Club Shoot a Management Committee Member may simply appoint a RO (and

assistant RO if necessary) to both conduct the Shoot on the day and oversee all aspects of safety,

discipline and scoring disputes.

6.2.2.2 Where a number of ROs are required to control a large competition, a Senior RO will be

appointed. This person will have overall responsibility for range safety on the day. The exception to

this, however, is that the RO allocated responsibility for specific firing points will have final say with

respect to the safe conduct at those specific firing points.

6.2.3 Disputes Committee At an important competition such as the Kingship, a Disputes

Committee will be nominated by the Committee of Management. Their role will be to arbitrate and

decide any transgression of Competition Rules referred to them by the RO.

6.2.4 Event Committee At an important competition such as the Kingship, an Event

Committee will normally be appointed by the Committee of Management. The Event Committee,

or selected members thereof, may also fulfil the role of a Disputes Committee. The role of the

Events Committee is to ensure the smooth running of the Event through pre-event organisation and

problem solving on the day. Together with the RO, the Event Committee forms the Range Executive

on the day of competition.

6.3 The Dispute Process.

6.3.1 Any person present at a competition may make a complaint against a competitor or official

concerning the correct conduct of Competition in accordance with the Rules applying on the day.

6.3.2 The first point of contact for all complaints is the RO. Until a complaint had been received

by the RO, it is deemed not to have been made. In particular, complainants will not directly

approach any member of a Dispute Committee or other Club official.


6.3.3 Scorers will not become embroiled in complaint resolution. If a complaint concerning a

breach of competition rules etc is made to them, they must direct the complainant to take up the

matter with the RO.

6.3.4 The RO will take action to resolve the problem. This may or may not involve consideration

by a Disputes Committee.

6.3.5 The decision of the Disputes Committee or the RO is final. A Disputes Committee decision

will prevail over a decision by the RO. (Except in matters of range safety which remain then sole

preserve of the RO.)

7. Range Discipline

7.1 The enforcement of Range Discipline rests with the Range Executive of the day.

7.2 In addition to safety matters as detailed primarily in the HRC Basic Range Safety Rules, the

following offences warrant exclusion from the range:

deliberately firing at another competitor's target;

firing when the danger signal appears or during a “CEASE FIRE” order;

discharging a firearm on the Range except in accordance with the shooting rules;

being found with a loaded firearm - except at the firing point when actually engaged in a

competition or authorised practice;

acting in any way that may prove dangerous; or

being in possession of a loaded firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a

drug.

7.3 The following warrant disqualification from a competition:

altering or making any erasure on a score card with intent to falsify the score;

offering a bribe of any kind to any person in any way involved in a competition under any

pretence whatsoever;

being aware of any attempt to defraud the promoting body and failing to report the same

with due diligence;

conducting yourself in a manner considered by the Executive to be discreditable to rifle

shooting or unbecoming a competitor;

claiming or accepting points which you have not made, or conniving at such conduct on the

part of another competitor;

being coached by another person, except when permitted by the conditions of the match, or

failing to obey the orders of a Range Executive.

8. Competition Discipline

8.1 Discipline particularly at open events shall be strictly observed, and without prejudice to any

other penalty which may be imposed, any competitor who:


infringes these rules or other special conditions laid down for the competition,

disobeys the Range Executive’s directions or rules for the due observance of order, or

conducts himself in a manner considered by the Executive Committee to be discreditable or

unbecoming,

may be disqualified and any prizes he may have won previously or scores posted may be

forfeited, together with his entrance fees.

8.2 Other specific Match Rules that may result in disciplinary action are discussed in the Annexes

to this document dealing with the different competitions conducted by HRC.

9. Miscellaneous ‘Standard’ Competition Rules

9.1 The following rules generally apply to competition shoots at HRC. They may be varied for

specific competition, as detailed in the relevant Annexes to this document.

9.2 The ‘Standard’ 200 yard Target

The specifications for the ‘standard’ 200 yard target for magnifying sight use are:

A black circle of 8 inches diameter on a white background, centred within a black circle is a

bullseye measuring 2 inches in diameter, with a score value of 13.

The next value line is 12 and is 1.5 inches from the 13 line.

The 11 line is 1.5 inches from the 12.

Each subsequent line will be 2 inches apart in black on white and depreciate by 1.

9.3 The ‘Standard’ 100 Yard Target

9The specifications of the 100 yard target for magnifying sight use are:

A central bulls eye circle of 2.5 cm in diameter coloured white with a score value of 10.

Nine further successive score rings increasing in diameter by 3 cm, value form 9 down to 1.

Score rings 4 through 9 to be coloured red.

The specifications for the 100 yard target for aperture sight use are as for magnifying sights, except

the 4-through -10 ring scoring area is coloured black

9.4 Rimfire Competition – Firearm restriction

.22 Rimfire Magnum firearms are not permitted to be used in .22 Rimfire matches.

9.5 Ear Protection

Ear muffs or protectors should be worn at all appropriate times.

9.6 Spectacles

Spectacles and specialist shooting glasses may be worn and fitted with shades and eye blanks.

9.7 Physical Disability


Any competitor who is unable to comply with the shooting rules through physical disability may be

permitted to shoot if in the opinion of the RO he is able to comply with the safety rules and obtains

no advantage over any other competitor.

9.8 Coaching

Coaching of, or spotting for, a competitor is not allowed under any circumstances whatsoever in any

competition involving prizes other than during events in which coaching is permitted by the match

conditions.

However, at the discretion of the Range Executive at a Club ‘Standard’ shoot, this rule may be

waived providing that:

a request to permit assistance to an inexperienced shooter/competitor is made to the

Range Executive prior to-the shoot commencing, and

the Range Executive is satisfied that the shooter to whom assistance is to be given is of such

inexperience as to warrant limited assistance,

The RO is satisfied that safety will not be compromised in any way,

the Range Executive will stipulate the nature and limitation of the assistance which may be

provided, and

the shooter must agree to abide by any conditions stipulated by the Range Executive with

respect to the assistance to be provided.

Additionally, ‘informal’ spotting of rounds during Standard Club shoots is permitted unless

disallowed on the day by the Range Executive.

9.9 Firearm Examination

A competitor shall submit his rifle for examination at any time when required by a RO.

9.10 Defective Rifle or Cartridge

No allowance will be made for a defective rifle or cartridge in a competition. If the bullet leaves the

barrel it must be recorded as a shot.

9.11 Change of Rifle

A competitor may change his rifle during a shoot only if his first rifle becomes unserviceable through

accident or its use becomes dangerous; and then only with the permission of the RO. Scores posted

however will not be recorded in competition for that day.

9.12 Blow-Off , Fouling Shots and ‘Warmers

Blow-off, fouling or ‘warmer’ shots are permitted within one hour of the commencement of a

competition, unless specifically precluded by the Competition Rules. Blow-off, fouler and warming

shots are not allowed during competition.

9.13 Use of Range Prior to Competition

Firing on the Range to be used later that day for a competition is prohibited for Open Competition

events. If approved by the Range Executive, the 50 yard range is available for rifle and/ or sight

testing on such days.


For Standard Club shoots, members are permitted to sight-in rifles on the range to be used on the

day with approval from the RO.

9.14 Cross-Fires

The basic rule applied in the case of a cross-fire is that the cross-fire perpetrator will receive the

lower value of any score/s shown on the cross-fire target.

Where a competitor cross-fires onto a target where shot placement is hard to discern (for example

accidentally cross-firing onto a target being used to sight-in a rifle independent of competition) the

perpetrator may, at the RO’s discretion, be allowed to repeat the shot.

9.15 Sighters

Sighters will be allowed in all matches. A centre-fire competitor may keep any sighter as a value

shot provided that it is followed by the required number of consecutive counting shots. The shooter

must declare his intention to retain or discard sighters on the appearance of his target showing after

the last of such sighting shots. A rimfire competitor may discard any 3 of the 13 shots on his first

round target.

9.16 Shooting Position 9.16.1 Competitors may either fire prone or sitting. Prone shooters must have their rifles

supported by their hands and bodies and must not allow any part of the rifle to touch the ground or

any other support. Unless in conflict with specific HRC Competition etc Rules, SA Rifle Association

rules will apply to prone shooters.

9.16.2 Sitting competitors must use the box provided and may rest the barrel of their rifle against

the side of the post provided for that purpose, but must not touch the post with any other part of

the rifle or their body. The only exception to this rule is that a pad approved by the RO may be fitted

to the barrel for resting against the post.

9.16.3 In the instance where the firearms have been manufactured with full wood stock and it is impractical for padding to be attached to anything other than the stock, then it will be permitted to attach some form of padding to the stock. This allowance will only apply to commercially manufactured firearms

9.17 Shooting Order Awareness – Centre-fire Competition

Shooting will be conducted by firing in rotation. Each competitor will be in position at the post when their turn comes or the shot may be forfeited.

9.18 Time Limits

Time limits shall be fixed and publicised for all competitions and competitors must fire all shots

including sighters during that time frame. Normally this will be:

200 yard centre-fire competitions - 2 minutes per shot; and

100 yard rimfire competition - 10 minutes for a 10-shot round( including the 3 sighters in the

first round of a match).

Time Limits for other special events (e.g. Military Rifle) will be determined by the Committee of

Management or their representative and promulgated at the time.


10. Scoring

Annex A of this document contains details of scoring practices that historically have proved effective

for the Kingship. As such, these are more applicable to open events rather than standard Club

shoots. However, when necessary, guidance should be drawn from these rules when formulating

new or additional competition rules.

11. Standard Centre-fire Scoring and Shot Challenge

11.1 A Scorers/s will be appointed to record the value of all shots fired in the competition.

The scorer will call and record each shot as it is signalled.

11.2 Competitors are responsible for paying attention to the score called out by the scorer and

verifying this by reference to the spotting disc when their target appears after the next shot.

11.3 Objection to a score must be raised before the next shot is fired, otherwise the value

marked shall be deemed to have been accepted and no subsequent objection, protest, or discussion

in respect thereof will be allowed.

11.4 Where an objection has been lodged, the scorer will immediately contact the target marker

in the butts by radio and have them confirm the disputed shot.

11.5 As a principle, Scorers must not enter into any dispute with competitors. Hence should

there still be any controversy after the score has been verified by the marker, or should the Scorer

feel that he is unable to certify to the correctness of any score, the Scorer will call the RO to resolve

the situation. There is no appeal against the decision reached by the RO.

11.6 Notwithstanding the foregoing, if on the target being raised, the spotting disc unmistakably

disagrees with the score value; the scorer shall stop the following competitor firing at the target and

report the fact to the RO, who shall decide the value of the shot, using the radio if necessary to have

further discussions with the target marker.

11.7 If a competitor fires a round and simultaneously the target is moved and this is witnessed by

the scorer or another competitor, the RO must be notified and with his permission that shot will be

forfeited and another taken in its place.

12. Standard Rim-fire Scoring and Shot Challenge

12.1 It is standard practice that competitors score their own targets. Provided that a shot

touches a scoring ring, that higher value will be scored, regardless of the fact that the round may

have impacted substantially in the next lower scoring value area.

12.2 Shot gauges are available to assist in determining the actual impact area of a bullet in the

target.


12.3 In the first round of a four round/40 shot competition, the worst three shots are discarded

as assumed sighters.

12.4 Any competitor may challenge a score calculated by any other competitor by requesting

that the RO view the target and confirm the score.

13. Competition Etiquette – Centre-fire Competition.

13.1 Competitors will ensure that they are ready to enter the booth to begin competition on

order of the RO.

13.2 Competitors will enter and leave the booth using the entrance immediately behind their

individual firing point so as to ensure that they do not walk in front of the scorer.

13.3 In centre-fire competition, competitors will leave the booth as soon as practicable after

firing their shot in order that the next shooter can enter the booth and prepare to shoot.

Competitors will not remain seated in the booth waiting for their score to appear.

13.4 After scoring and spotting is completed, competitors will write up their score on the

scoreboard.

13.5 Towards the end of a competition round competitors should monitor the scoreboard, note

those shooters who have not discarded sighters, and be ready to ‘move-up’ the firing order if

appropriate.

13.6 Competitors and scorers should not talk loudly during competition such that it may distract a

person about to shoot.

14. Competition Etiquette – Rimfire Competition

14.1 Competitors will ensure that they are ready to enter the booth to begin competition on

order of the Range Officer.

14.2 Shooters will collect spent cartridge cases when safe to do so having regard to any other shooter in the booth. This must be done after going through the unloading motion: removing any magazine and leaving the bolt open. Rifles may then be held pointing down the range or rested on the safety enclosure with the barrel pointed down range whilst brass is collected.

14.3 When sharing a booth with another shooter, do not initiate conversation whilst that person

is firing their match.


Annexes and Appendices:

Annex A. The Kingship

Appendix 1 to Annex A: Guidance for the Organisation and Conduct of a

Kingship Competition

Appendix 2 to Annex A: Example – Kingship Competitor’s Brief

Annex B. Guidance for Conduct of the Anzac Military Rifle Shoot

Annex C. Guidance for the Conduct of the Black Powder Invitational Shoot

Annex D. Standard Centrefire/Rimfire Competition, The Classic 180 and Hunter Class and

‘Bunny Gun’ shoots

Annex E. Birthday and Christmas Shoots.

Annex F. Guidance for Conduct of Combined Centrefire/Rimfire Bench-rest Shoot


Annex A to HRC Procedures for the Conduct of Shoots and Competition

The Kingship (Koenigschiessen) Introduction

The Kingship is conducted annually as near as possible to 28th December each year.

The Kingship is an open invitation shoot and any qualified person may enter. A qualified person is

anyone holding a South Australian Firearms Licence - or Interstate equivalent. If a person does not

hold licence, provided that there is no impediment to them obtaining such a licence, they will be

regarded as a ‘qualified person’ provided that they sign the SAPOL recommended Declaration to

that effect.

In addition to the award of ‘King of the Day’ for the top of rifle shooter, remaining competitors will

be divided into two classes with prizes for each class:

Class 1: Rifles firing jacketed bullets and smokeless powder; and

Class 2: Rifles firing cast alloy bullets and black powder.

The Committee may organise other competitions on the day to run parallel with the Kingship – for

example a Military Class Rifle competition.

The general conduct of the shoot is as follows:

Prior to the Kingship

In the weeks prior to the Kingship, two practice sessions are scheduled for those planning to

compete on the day to fine tune rifles etc. These are normally the first two Saturdays in December,

however this will depend what date the Club closes for Christmas.

As black powder and smokeless powder shooters, plus club members who wish to fire some shots

will attend these practice sessions, ideally two targets should operate. In addition if a service rifle

division is programmed for the Kingship, a third ‘military’ target may be required on practice days.

If a significant number people wish to shoot on these practice days, it may be more efficient to

conduct these days as a Standard competition day. This ensures that all shooters have an equal

opportunity to practise and moves the day along faster than an individual informal practice session.

Prior to the Kingship a number of working bees are organised to ensure that the range is neat and

‘ready to go’. In particular all target frames must be operational as all four are usually required on

the day. The original German ring targets must be checked/refurbished as these are fired on with

black powder rifles as part of the Competition Day’s activities.

Prizes


The Management Committee should begin approaching sponsors for prizes from about mid year. In

particular the Mt Barker Council should be contacted to ensure their continued support.

The Committee must decide before the day of competition the break-up of prizes. This allows the

prizes to be openly displayed on the day. The prizes are typically given for:

Kings Belt of Medals Open Class: First (The ‘King’) second and third.

The Kings Medal Black Powder: First and second .

Service Rifle – First

The ‘Picket Fence’ Prize – Competitor who shoots the most number of 11 scores.

Should the prize pool permit, further prizes for fourth etc may be awarded.

Kingship Rules

The following Rules have been developed over the years and have proved effective. These Rules

together with other Club Safety Procedures and By-laws (where applicable) should be used to frame

the Rules of Competition to apply on the Day. These rules should be available to competitors on the

day in the form of a Competitor’s Brief, an example of which is at Appendix 2 to this Annex.

In each restricted class a minimum of four shooters must be registered to allow prizes to be

allocated to that class otherwise the Committee will decide what to do with the nomination fees and

the prizes allocated to that class.

Only one nominated rifle per person will be permitted to shoot in each section.

Every competitor will have their nomination fees paid before they will be allowed to compete for the

Kingship prizes or other prizes allocated to classes of competition shot on the day.

The Committee is responsible for fixing the King's prize and other prizes for any competitions

conducted on the day in parallel with the Kingshoot. The Committee will also set any entrance or

other applicable fees.

The Kingship is open to any qualified person using an approved rifle without magnifying sights.

On the day and before the commencement of the competition no fouling shots where a projectile

exits the muzzle will be permitted. Black Powder shooters will be permitted to ‘cap-off’.

If more than one competitor scores a possible of 156 they will have the right to install a medal on

the belt of medals and there will not be a shoot off for that position – a tie will be declared.

In the event of any tied scores of less than a possible for the Kingship winner the position will be

decided by a shoot off, shot for shot. Once all placings of the tied winners have been decided by

shoot-off, the Event Committee will decide the remaining prize positions using a count back system.

The count back will start with the last shot fired in the competition and work backwards.

It may be necessary to hold a shoot off for the other competitions shot on the day using the same

system should there be tied first-place winners. However, the Event Committee has the power to

decide such places using a count back instead.


In the event of the present King being involved in a shoot off for the first place, he has the right to

decide the order of the shoot off. All other shoot offs will be decided by the toss of a coin.

Only competitors and Officials of the Club are permitted in the shooting booths during the Kingship

Competition.

If a shot is challenged by a competitor a deposit of $10 may be required to be lodged with the RO

and refunded if the challenge is upheld. However, if the range must be closed to view the targets at

the rifle butts an additional $40 may be required to be lodged with the RO and wilt be refunded if

the challenge is upheld. If the challenge is dismissed the fees will remain the property of the Club.

The Belt of Medals is to remain the property of the Hahndorf Rifle Club.

Disputes. The dispute process outlined in the parent document to this Annex will apply to the

Kingship. In particular the RO must be informed of any dispute or rule violation before the instance

becomes a matter requiring action.

If the RO on the day witnesses, or is informed of a breach of Competition Rules by a competitor,

then that competitor will be warned of the breach by the RO if, in the opinion of the RO the breach

is a minor one. For a more serious breach, the RO will suspend the competitor from shooting and

immediately confer with the Event/Disputes Committee to determine whether the competitor

should be merely warned or disqualified.


Appendix 1 to

Annex A to

HRC Procedures for the Conduct of Shoots and Competition

Guidance for the Organisation and Conduct of a Kingship Competition

The Kingship Day

Club members should arrive about 8.30 at the latest. Shooters will begin arriving from 8 am.

Registration commences at 9 am or the time notified on the flyer. Registrations should cease at

about 9.45 so as to allow the shooting order to be finalised and shooting to be underway no later

than 1015. This is important as the movement of the sun will cast a shadow on the targets

necessitating the suspension of the shoot while this shadow passes. This suspension occurs after the

first round is complete and allows for a lunch break of about one to one and a half hours. The range

closes about 1145 and reopens at approximately 1 pm for this purpose.

Normally black powder shooters are allocated one booth and two further booths allocated to

smokeless powder competitors. One of these two booths will have the posts removed to allow

easier prone shooting. If a military rifle competition is also included in the day’s activities, posts are

removed from this booth also.

The Day’s formal activities commence with a welcome speech by the Club President, who will

recognise any VIP’s, thank sponsors etc. The RO will then speak and clarify any safety or shoot -

conduct requirements.

The RO will get the shoot underway, and competitors will rotate through firing booths in the normal

way until the first round of 6 counting shots is completed. At this point firing is suspended and lunch

served. Any parallel competitions such as Service Rifle will also cease shooting at this time.

When sun shadow allows, the RO will open the range for the second round of scoring shots.

At the conclusion of the second round and any parallel competitions, butt parties will return to the

club house. The black powder firing point - approximately 50 yards in front of the firing booths - will

be prepared and competitors and officials will be invited to engage the two original German ring

targets with black powder rifles.

After the Black Powder shoot, competitors will gather in the club house for presentation of the

King’s Apron and other prizes.

This concludes the activities except for normal cleaning up etc.

Personnel

The following personnel are required on the day:


Registration team (2)

Butt party (4 minimum, ideally 4 plus one person in charge.)

Scorers (4)

Event and Disputes Committee (3)

Caterers/canteen staff (2 minimum)

Range Officer

Targets

Ideally new targets should be used. If previously fired on targets are used, white patches must be

removed from all bullet holes in the white outer area of the target and those holes then carefully

filled with white silicone or some other filler.

New Military targets will need to be obtained if none are in stock.

Butt Requirements

Four patch-out boxes must be available for the butt markers, to include:

patches,

glue,

staple guns,

golf tee shot markers in red, yellow and white plus

larger (approx 3 cm square) red and white markers,

spare paper targets,

a 7.62 mm hole gauge,

eye protection

Communication

All scorers at the firing points must have radios. Ideally all butt markers will have their own

individual radio, but if this is not possible arrangements for using less radios will need to be devised.

These radios must be tested prior to the day to ensure that they are operating correctly and that all

transmission modes are correctly set, batteries are charged etc.

Extra Equipment

In addition to that outlined above, extra binoculars will be required for scorers.

Catering

Catering numbers are hard to predict, however 40 is a good working number. Traditionally a BBQ

with salad and bread is provided, possibly proceeded by some ‘nibbles’. There is no need for a

desert – sliced fruit cake is quite sufficient.

Lunch fees for observers should bear some resemblance to the value received. Traditionally the

Club has under-charged relative to the value of lunch provided.


Appendix 2 to

Annex A to

HRC Procedures for the Conduct of Shoots and Competition

Example – Kingship Competitors’ Brief

HRC Kingship Competition – 2013

Competitors’ Brief

Sign in and Fees

On arrival at the Range all competitors must sign-in for the competition/s they wish to enter and pay

the relevant fees.

Standard Range safety Rules

HRC standard Range Safety Rules are prominently displayed around Club premises. Competitors are

to familiarise themselves with these rules and obey them whilst at HRC.

Range Discipline

The enforcement of range discipline rests with the Range Officer (RO) assisted by the Event/Disputes

Committee if necessary.

In addition to safety matters as detailed primarily in the HRC Basic Range Safety Rules, the following

offences warrant exclusion from the range:

deliberately firing at another competitor's target;

firing when the danger signal appears or during a 'Cease Fire' order;

discharging a firearm except in accordance with the shooting rules;

being found with a loaded firearm except at the firing point when actually engaged in a

competition or authorised practice;

acting in any way that may prove dangerous; or

being in possession of a loaded firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a

drug.

The following warrant disqualification from a competition:

altering or making any erasure on a score card with intent to falsify the score;

offering a bribe of any kind to any person in any way involved in a competition under any

pretence whatsoever;

being aware of any attempt to defraud the promoting body and failing to report the same

with due diligence;

conducting yourself in a manner considered to be discreditable to rifle shooting or

unbecoming a competitor;


claiming or accepting points which you have not made, or conniving at such conduct on the

part of another competitor;

being coached by another person, except when permitted by the conditions of the match, or

failing to obey the orders of the Range Officer or other member of the Range Executive.

Competition Discipline

Discipline shall be strictly observed, and without prejudice to any other penalty which may be

imposed, any competitor who:

infringes the rules or other special conditions laid down for the competition,

disobeys the RO’s directions or rules for the due observance of order, or

conducts himself in a manner considered by the RO or the Event Committee to be

discreditable or unbecoming,

may be disqualified and any prizes he may have won previously or scores posted may be

forfeited, together with his entrance fees.

Shooting Position

Competitors may either fire prone or sitting. Prone shooters must have their rifles supported by

their hands and bodies and must not allow any part of the rifle (including any attached items) to

touch the ground or any other support. Unless in conflict with specific HRC Competition etc Rules, SA

Rifle Association rules will apply to prone shooters.

Sitting competitors must use the box provided and may rest the barrel of their rifle against the side

of the post provided for that purpose, but must not touch the post with any other part of the rifle or

their body. The only exception to this rule is that a pad approved by the RO may be fitted to the

barrel for resting against the post.

In the instance where the firearms have been manufactured with full wood stock and it is impractical for padding to be attached to anything other than the stock, then it will be permitted to attach some form of padding to the stock. This allowance will only apply to commercially manufactured firearms.

Kingship Competition Rules

The following Rules will apply to the conduct the Kingship and, where applicable, other competitions

on the day :

The Kingship is open to any qualified person using an approved rifle without magnifying

sights.

Only one nominated rifle per person will be permitted to shoot in each section.

Competitors are allowed a maximum time of two minutes in which to fire their shot after

receiving clearance to load from the scorer.

On the day and before the commencement of the competition no fouling shots where a

projectile exits the muzzle will be permitted. Black Powder shooters will be permitted to

‘cap-off’.


If more than one competitor scores a possible of 156 they will have the right to install a

medal on the belt of medals and there will not be a shoot off for that position – a tie will be

declared.

In the event of any tied scores of less than a possible for the Kingship winner the position

will be decided by a shoot off, shot for shot. Once all placings of the tied winners have been

decided by shoot-off, the Event Committee will decide the remaining prize positions using a

count back system. The count back will start with the last shot fired in the competition and

work backwards.

It may be necessary to hold a shoot off for the other competitions shot on the day using the

same system should there be tied first-place winners. Whether a shoot off or a count back is

used will be decided by the Event Committee.

In the event of the present King being involved in a shoot off for the first place, he has the

right to decide the order of the shoot off. All other shoot offs will be decided by the toss of a

coin.

Only competitors and Officials of the Club are permitted in the shooting booths during the

Kingship Competition.

The Belt of Medals is to remain the property of the Hahndorf Rifle Club.

Shot Challenge

Scorers will be appointed to record the value of all shots fired in the competition. The scorer will call

and record each shot as it is signalled.

Competitors are responsible for paying attention to the score called out by the scorer and verifying

this by reference to the spotting disc when their target appears after the next shot.

If a shot is challenged by a competitor a deposit of $10 may be required to be lodged with the RO

and refunded if the challenge is upheld. However, if the range must be closed to view the targets at

the rifle butts an additional $40 may be required to be lodged with the RO and wilt be refunded if

the challenge is upheld. If the challenge is dismissed the fees will remain the property of the Club.

Objection to a score must be raised before the next shot is fired, otherwise the value marked shall

be deemed to have been accepted and no subsequent objection, protest, or discussion in respect

thereof will be allowed.

Where an objection has been lodged, the scorer will immediately contact the target marker in the

butts by radio and have them confirm the disputed shot.

As a principle, Scorers will not enter into any dispute with competitors. Should there still be any

controversy after the score has been verified by the marker, or should the Scorer feel that he is

unable to certify to the correctness of any score, the Scorer will call the RO to resolve the situation.

There is no appeal against the decision reached by the RO.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if on the target being raised, the spotting disc unmistakably

disagrees with the score value; the scorer shall stop the following competitor firing at the target and


report the fact to the RO, who shall decide the value of the shot, using the radio if necessary to have

further discussions with the target marker.

If a competitor fires a round and simultaneously the target is moved and this is witnessed by the

scorer or another competitor, the RO must be notified and with his permission that shot will be

forfeited and another taken in its place.

Disputes

If the RO witnesses, or is informed of, a breach of Competition Rules, then the competitor who

breached the Rules will be warned of that breach by the RO if, in the opinion of the RO, the breach is

a minor one. For a more serious breach, the RO will suspend the competitor from shooting and

immediately confer with the Event/Disputes Committee to determine whether the competitor

should be merely warned or disqualified.

Any person present at a competition may make a complaint against a competitor or official

concerning the correct conduct of Competition in accordance with the Rules applying on the day.

The first point of contact for all complaints is the RO. Until a complaint had been received by the

RO, it is deemed not to have been made. In particular, complainants will not directly approach any

member of a Dispute Committee or other Club official. If this does occur, the matter will be

immediately referred to the RO.

Scorers will not become embroiled in complaint resolution. If a breach of competition rules etc

complaint is made to them, they must immediately pass it onto the RO.

The RO will take action to resolve the problem. This may or may not involve consideration by a

Disputes Committee.

The decision of the Disputes Committee or the RO is final. A Disputes Committee decision will

prevail over a decision by the RO. (Except in matters of range safety which remain then sole preserve

of the RO.)

Competition Etiquette

Competitors will ensure that they are ready to enter the booth to begin competition on order of the

RO.

Competitors will enter and leave the booth using the entrance immediately behind their individual

firing point so as to ensure that they do not walk in front of the scorer.

In centre-fire competition, competitors will leave the booth as soon as practicable after firing their

shot in order that the next shooter can enter the booth. Competitors will not remain seated in the

booth waiting for their score to appear.

After scoring and spotting is completed, competitors will write up their score on the scoreboard.


Towards the end of a competition round competitors should monitor the scoreboard, note those

shooters who have not discarded sighters, and be ready to ‘move-up’ the firing order if appropriate.

Competitors and scorers should not talk loudly during competition such that it may distract a person

about to shoot.


Annex B to

HRC Procedures for the

Conduct of Shoots and Competition

Guidance for Conduct of the ANZAC Military Rifle Shoot

General

A military rifle centre fire shoot over 200 metres is conducted annually by HRC on or about ANZAC

Day. Depending on the day, upward of 20 plus shooters may attend, with sometimes ten or so

family member as observers. This number is hard to predict and if possible catering should be such

that final decisions on volume may be made on the day.

Firearms Allowed for the Competition

Firearms are limited to bolt action rifles that were in common use by the armed forces of Europe,

UK, North America and Australasia.

Firearms must be ‘as left factory’ with ‘standard’ barrel, stock, action and trigger. The exception

being that aperture sights may be used in place of open sights. Telescopic sights are not allowed.

Non-Competition Firearms

Shooters may use legally modified service rifles (including the use of scopes) or other centre fire

rifles on the day, but they will not be eligible for any prizes.

Conduct of Shoot

The shoot will normally commence at or about 9.30 am. Registration of shooters will be as normal.

Unless decided otherwise by the Committee, the standard centre fire shoot costs will apply to

members and visitors.

Prior to opening the range for competition the range officer will brief the shooters on safety aspects

of the HRC range (in particular the action on misfire), how they are expected to conduct themselves,

and the format of the shoot. In keeping with the Anzac tradition of the day, the President will lead

the shooters in a minutes silence for the fallen prior to the shoot.

Normally two shooting booths are used (booths 1 and 2) but targets 1 and 3 are displayed to avoid

cross fires.

Shooters will enter the booth with 8 or 7 live rounds (depending on whether it is Round 1 or Round

2), and, when indicated by the scorer, engage the target in their own time. A maximum of 15

minutes is allowed per competitor to fire all shots in either round.

As per the normal centre-fire shoot:

Shooters will fire from the sitting supported position or prone.

8 rounds with 2 optional sighters will be fired in the first round and 7 with 1 optional sighter

in the second round.


In the first round the first two shots may be treated a sighters, and either the first shot or

both shots discarded.

In the second round, the first shot only may be treated as an optional sighter.

Shooters are to indicate their choice to the scorer prior to firing their third shot in round 1 or

second in round 2.

When a target is pulled for scoring, a blank counter-balance target – or no target sheet at all – will be

displayed.

The marker will:

place a red 2-inch square marker in the shot hole, then

indicate the score on the number roll, then

patch out the old shot, then

raise the target to show the red indicator in the last shot position for re-engagement by the

shooter.

Target and Scoring

A special target is usually used on the day. This target is modelled on the traditional service

‘Application’ target as used during and immediately after WW2 on military rifle ranges. It features a

black ‘half bull’ or ‘bowler hat’ aiming mark and has a maximum score of ten down to a minimum of

one.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the target and scoring to be used on the day will be decided by the

committee from time to time.

Ammunition

In a departure from existing HRC By-laws, ammunition may be purchased from Club stocks on the

day. This will be commercially procured .303 ammunition of a reputable ammunition brand such as

Federal or Winchester.

All ammunition brought to the range must be inspected by a firing booth scorer and passed as

apparently serviceable prior to shooting.

Rifles

A number of people will attend wishing to borrow a rifle. At least 4 should be available for shared

borrowing.

Only new commercial ammunition purchased from the Club on the day is to be used in loan rifles.

Other Shooting

Other members may come along on the day wanting to shoot on the 50/100 yard range. Similarly,

competitors may wish to sight-in service rifles before and even during the shoot on the 50/100 yard

ranges. It shall be the absolute prerogative of the Range Officer as to what other shooting is

allowed on the Range on the day.


Prizes

Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd ‘off rifle’. A fourth encouragement award is given to the

lowest score of other deserving member as decided by the scorers on the day. If junior shooters are

present, an encouragement award may also be made to one or all of them.

Refreshments/Food

The shoot normally starts around 9.30 am and after Round 1 is complete we break for lunch. This

usually is a BBQ, but in the past pies and pasties etc have also been provided for purchase.

Arrangements will need to be made for food to be purchased and prepared on the day.

Logistics

The following are required to successfully run the day:

2 persons in the butts to score the targets;

2 scorers to run booths 1 and 2;

RO and assistant RO;

a club member to sign in shooters, collect monies and allocate the shooting order; and

depending on the lunch to be provided, it will be necessary to roster BBQ cookers etc.

Planning Sequence:

Procure special targets

Decide costs - Competition entry fees & lunch

Procure prizes

Arrange target markers

Arrange for scorers (2) and Range Officer/s

Arrange for share rifles.

Arrange ammunition

Market the event via flyers etc.

Ensure sufficient paper plates etc for lunch. If BBQ, check gas.

Task food procurers and cooks etc on the day.


Annex C to



Guidance for the Conduct of the Black Powder Invitational Shoot

General

The Black Powder Open Invitational is a competition for qualifying persons using black powder rifles.

Notwithstanding this, HRC members wishing to compete using smokeless powder and jacketed

bullets are welcome and will form a ‘normal’ club shoot sub-competition on the day.

A qualifying person is anyone holding a South Australian Firearms Licence - or Interstate equivalent.

If a person does not hold a licence, provided that there is no impediment to them obtaining such a

licence, they will be accepted as a ‘qualified person’, provided they sign the SAPOL recommended

Declaration to that effect.

Traditionally black powder rifles have been fitted with aperture sights and prize winners in this

competition have been required to use aperture sights. However the Committee may modify this

restriction in the future to include telescopic sights should they see fit.

Timings

The shoot will commence at or about 10am, with a break for lunch; recommencing at approximately

1 pm or whenever sun shadow on the targets allow.

The Target

The standard 200 yard ring target is used with standard scoring utilising a 13 score bull.

The Shoot

The shoot will follow the standard two optional sighters /six counting shots (Round 1) and one

optional sighter six counting shot (Round 2 ) format for a maximum score of 156. (See also Annex E

and Instructions in the main body of this document)

Competitor Numbers

Experience has shown that only one target need be employed if the number of shooters is 14 or less.

If there are more than 14 consideration should be given to employing two targets. Two targets are a

necessity once 20 or more shooters are present.

Firing Booths

Two booths should be employed – one for sitting ( box) shooters, one for prone. If two targets are

required, judicious shooter target allocation should avoid the need for two prone booths.


Safety Instructions

Competitors will note HRC Basic Range Safety Rules, centrefire competition additional range safety

rules and the additional safety rules that apply to black powder firearms.

Scoring

Should one or more shooters tie for first place this will be decided by a shoot-off. Minor places will

be decided by a count back.

Catering

Catering numbers are difficult to predict, however a 25 is a reasonable guide. Lunch provided is

normally a BBQ with cake for desert. The Club should ensure that the lunch cost is in keeping with

the food provided and not under-charge for this benefit.


Annex D to



Standard Centrefire/Rimfire Competition, The Classic 180 and Hunter Class and ‘Bunny Gun’

Shoots

Standard Competitions

The majority of information required to successfully conduct the Standard Centrefire or Rimfire

shoot at HRC is detailed in:

Club By-Laws

HRC Basic Standard Range Rules, and

Rules and Procedures for the Conduct of Range Shoots and Competition

Club By-laws state:

SHOOTING – Centre Fire Competitions

Every competitor will use only one rifle for an entire match. Ammunition will be either

factory loaded or, in the case of hand- loads, these must be loaded specifically for the rifle in

use. Borrowing or procuring hand-loaded ammunition at any time during centre fire matches

is strictly prohibited. Factory loaded ammunition of good brand repute may be

procured/borrowed during a centre-fire match if approved by the RO and Committee

representative/s .

After firing a shot the competitor must immediately proceed from the booth in a safe

manner while the scorer announces the value of the shot; it is the responsibility of the

competitor to confirm the value of the shot entered on his/her score sheet.

Only one competitor at a time will be allowed at each shooting position in the shooting

booths unless the RO authorises otherwise.

Shooting will be conducted by firing in rotation and every shooter will be in position at the

post when their turn comes or the shot may be forfeited.

If a competitor fires a round and simultaneously the target is moved and this is witnessed

by the scorer or another competitor, the Range Officer must be notified and with his

permission that shot will be forfeited and another taken in its place.

If the bullet leaves the barrel it must be recorded as a shot in the competition unless the RO

rules otherwise.

‘Normal’ matches will be decided by the firing of twelve scoring shots by each competitor.

Each competitor will fire two optional sighters in the first detail, then six consecutive scoring


shots. In the second detail the competitor will fire one optional sighter followed by six

consecutive scoring shots. All sighters are optional provided that the scoring shots are

consecutive. The Committee will have the right to vary the format of any shoot.

Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of two minutes after his/her name has been

called to fire his/her shot and leave the booth or the shot may be forfeited.

No persons will be permitted to shoot more than one nominated rifle on the day during the

competition time except on Kingship Day or other occasion when more than one distinct

competition is conducted. (For example: Concurrent centrefire and rimfire bench-rest

competition).

Remaining rules applicable to Standard Competitions are contained in the parent document to this

Annex.

The Classic 180

The Classic 180 is based on the standard centre-fire competition, except more rounds are fired, the

target and scoring are slightly different and the day incorporates a BBQ lunch.

Shooting will commence at 1030 and cease after the first round of nine scoring shots. A second

round is fired after the lunch break and when the sun shadow has moved off the target.

The standard 200 yard centrefire target is modified by placing a one inch diameter white spot in the

centre of the target. The 2 inch centre ring that normally scores 13, now scores 10, with any round

impacting the white centre spot scoring a 10-X. A 10-X is indicated by the butt scorer as an 11.

Subsequent rings score 9, 8 7 etc.

Round 1 consists of 2 optional sighters plus 9 consecutive scoring shots for a possible total of 90-9x.

Round 2 is the same as round 1 except that there is only one optional sighter.

The winner is decided from the top of rifle score. In the event of a tie for top of rifle, the winner is

that shooter with the most ‘X’s’. Should the same number of X’s be scored, the winner will be

decided by an X ring count-back.

Hunter Class and ‘Bunny Gun’ Competition

The purpose of these competitions is to:

allow club members to shoot competitively using firearms normally reserved for hunting

use.

provide some variation from the ‘Standard’ competition, and

provide as extra element of ‘fun’ on the day.

Definitions


A Hunter Class Firearm is any centre fire firearm or .177 calibre rimfire rifle that is essentially

in the same condition as it was purchased ‘off the shelf’. Where modifications such as pillar

bedding etc have been made, the firearm may be used at the discretion of the RO.

A ‘Bunny Gun’ is any .22 calibre rifle that is essentially in the same condition as it was

purchased ‘off the shelf’. Where modifications such as pillar bedding etc have been made,

the firearm may be used at the discretion of the RO.

In all other respects, these competitions are conducted as Standard centrefire/rimfire competitions.

Shooting aids such as a sling, glove, jacket, shooting glasses etc are permitted.


Annex E to



Birthday and Christmas Shoots

Outline

Over the years the Birthday and Christmas shoots have fallen away. Should they be revised the

following notes may assist organisers.

The Range is closed to visitors on these days.

Christmas Shoot

Traditionally the Christmas Shoot was a family day. All family members were encouraged to attend

and a .22 calibre ‘competition’ was arranged.

The format of this competition varied, but generally was a bench rest competition: for example,

unlimited sighting shots and twenty scoring shots all to be fired in 20 minutes.

All shooters would bring a prize worth approximately $10. This would cover range fees and the cost

of the BBQ. These prizes would be openly displayed prior to the shhot.

The shooter with the best score has the opportunity for ‘first pick’ of the prize table, followed by the

second highest scorer etc.

This would be followed by a BBQ lunch and members and their families were encouraged to develop

a family picnic atmosphere outside of the club rooms.

A variation on this shoot is the ‘self- handicap’. Shooters nominate before their first shot what

handicap they wish to a set maximum – for example in a 20 shot competition, the maximum might

be set at 40. The person with the score closet to a possible is the winner. Should a person score

more than a possible, their score is reduced from the possible by double the excess. For example, a

shooter who scores 204 out of a possible 200, will end up with a final score of 200-8=202.

Birthday Shoot

Traditionally the Birthday Shoot was a centre fire competition followed by a BBQ. There is no set

format for this shoot.


Annex F to



Guidance for Conduct of Combined Centrefire/Rimfire Bench-rest Shoot

General

From time to time Bench Rest competition shoots are conducted at HRC. It is possible to run both

centrefire and rimfire shoots on such days, with competitors entering both competitions.

Conduct

The shoot commences at or about 1030, this allows competitors to enter both the rimfire and

centrefire competitions – and may enter either a number of times.

The Centrefire Shoot

Two of the standard 100 yard targets are placed side by side on the target frame with a third sighting

target place immediately above. 100 yard rimfire targets are used as shot holes are readily visible at

the firing point through a shooting or spotting scope. The targets are NOT pulled during an

individual’s shoot.

The upper single target is the sighting target. This should be marked with an “S” to ensure that it is

not confused with a shooter’s scoring targets when they are removed once the competitor has fired

his allocated rounds . Up to five sighters are allowed, these can be fired at any time during the

competition. They do not have to be the first five rounds.

The lower two targets are scoring targets. Five scoring shots are fired onto each target. Scoring is as

per a rimfire competition, with the white centre scoring 10, the next ring 9 etc. for a maximum of

100 points (50 points per target)

Competitors are allowed 15 minutes to fire their maximum of 15 shots.

Two target locations at the butts will normally be used, allowing two booths to operate as centrefire

booths. One marker can easily handle two targets.

When a competitor finishes his shoot, the range officer/scorer will advise the butt marker along the

following lines:

“Target one finished, the shooter was John Smith, pull target and write his name on the cards.”.

The butt marker will then pull the target thus exposing a new set of targets for the next shooter. He

will remove the sighters and two scoring targets and write the competitor’s name on them, ensuring

that the sighter target is clearly notated as such.

He will then place a fresh set of targets on the frame.


Should a competitor have more than 10 shots in total on his scoring targets - the lowest 10 will

count. A competitor will not be penalised for having more shots on one target than the other, with

the following exception: Should a competitor’s scoring target contains more than 5 shots, and as a

result it is hard to determine if a shot is a 9 or a 10, the lower score will count. Should a cross-fire

occur, the perpetrator will receive the lowest score shown on the cross-fire target.

NOTE: Placing the paper targets away from the normal central impact area of the target board

tends to ‘shoot-out’ the boards some distance from the centre– making stapling targets in the

central area at later competitions difficult. Thus a set of old target boards should be kept and

used for Bench-rest shoots.

The Rimfire Shoot.

Until the Club obtains a fourth bench rest, initially one booth should be used for Rimfire competition

with two for centrefire. However - all four rimfire target frames will be used so as to keep

minimise range closures in order to replace targets.

As the day progresses, numbers of centrefire verses rimfire competitors still to shoot should be

monitored as it may be necessary to run two rimfire booths and only one centrefire in order to

finish both competitions at about the same time.

The top rimfire target in a frame will be the sighter target, the bottom the scoring target.

Competitors may have unlimited sighters but must finish their round in 15 minutes. Ten scoring

shots are to be fired onto the bottom target.

Rimfire competitors will be allocated target frame number 1 through 4. Once all 4 targets have been

fired upon by the first detail of competitors, the range officer will suspend shooting while four new

targets are placed in the frames.

Scoring will be as per normal with a maximum of 100 points for the shoot.

Should a competitor have more than 10 shots on the scoring target, the lowest 10 shots will count.

Competition Fees.

The normal centrefire range fee will apply, plus a separate entry fee for each competition a person

wishes to enter. This fee will be set by the Committee but it will be a nominal fee (eg. $2) to cover

the cost of targets plus additional use of the range. For example, if the member wishes to fire two

centre fire shoots and one rimfire, he will be required to pay the entrance fee for 3 shoots (eg. $6)

plus the normal centre fire range fee.

Time permitting; members can elect to enter further competitions as the day progresses.


Annex G to



Guidance on Procedures for Visiting Club Competition

General

From time to time, other shooting clubs are invited to visit HRC, for example The Cyclist Smallbore

Rifle Club visits Hahndorf annually in April, and in turn HRC visits Cyclists in May.

Cyclists is typical of a small bore club that shoots over 50 metres. The visit to HRC provides them the

opportunity to fire centre fire rifles, hence the visit is always programmed on a centre fire Saturday.

Range Fees.

Visiting Club members are granted HRC membership privileges for the day (less voting rights) and

hence pay the same range fee on the day as do HRC club members.

Range Preparation

A working bee is usually organised the morning of the shoot to tidy up the shooting booths, racks

areas and the club room prior to the arrival of a visiting club.

Prizes.

A prize – usually a Club glass is awarded to the visiting shooter who achieve the highest off-rifle

score. An encouragement award – usually a Club badge or patch, is awarded to either a junior

shooter or other member who has distinguished him/herself.

Refreshments/food

HRC puts on an afternoon tea either following the shoot or at the half way point. If the day looks

like it will end later rather than earlier, it is best to have afternoon tea available at half time. Scones

with jam and cream works well. For 20 people, the following is a catering guide:

2 dozen ‘good size’ scones

2 jars of jam

250 ml ‘double’ cream (whipped)

2 dozen mixed sausage rolls/pies/pasties (Not obligatory – scones often enough).

Planning Sequence.

First Committee Meeting of year:

Ensure visit dates finalised and in Calendar.

Last Committee meeting prior to visit:


Task members in charge of catering

Check that we have sufficient plates, serviettes etc and that the club oven is working if we

plan to heat food such as sausage rolls.

Ensure prizes are available

Experience has shown that it is a good idea to have two targets running, as the day is slow because

of shooters not experienced at HRC and the fact that often there are a number of prone shooters.

Day of the Shoot

Task a Range Officer for the day and ensure all know who he is. Welcome Cyclists

Explain format of the days shooting, conduct of the competition and any Range Rules that

deemed particularly necessary (eg. HRC Rules on misfire and hang-fires)

Conduct the shoot

Afternoon tea

Reciprocal awards.