Shooting sports usa issf approves 20182020 rule changes. Air pistol silhouette rules nra competitive shooting. Southwest airlines allows customers to transport handguns under guidelines set forth by the transportation security administration. Issf rules changes for 20182020 approved finixsportsblog. Significant changes in this years rulebooks include an expansion of the cmp pistol rules to establish a new. Issf rules and must ensure that these rules are enforced. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books that does not apply in this book. The international shooting sport federation issf for shooting with rifles, pistols and shotguns. All rule changes must be considered and approved by the nra air gun. The latter restricted the event to sport pistols, thereby banning. The following are the rules, regulations, and course of fire governing the issf sport pistol competitions held by the jersey pistol club pistols. Issf general technical rules and the issf rifle, pistol, shotgun and running target rules. The conditions of a firearm or shotgun certificate stipulate that guns must be stored securely so.
The issf is still working on the final wording of this rule, but the issf intent is to prohibit the use of any device or system that would artificially reduce, slow or control the movements or oscillations of a rifle or pistol before the shot is fired. Rules that are not enforced at pistol australia competitions are highlighted the pa version of that rule will be found in the addendum at the front of the book. To demonstrate that air rifles and air pistols are unloaded, the safety flag must be. The rules of some international governing bodies also have a direct relevance to some shooting activities in the united kingdom. Anything pistols, devices, equipment, accessories, etc. Quota places can be obtained in designated issf championships that are conducted according to issf rules. Atf has long held that by installing a vertical fore grip on a handgun, the handgun is no longer designed to be held and fired by the use of a. Competition rulebooks civilian marksmanship program. The 2017 issf world cup is the annual edition of the issf world cup in the olympic shooting events, governed by the international shooting sport federation mens results rifle events. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting. Issf rules now require the use of these systems in toplevel competitions. Nssfs bill brassard discusses olympicstyle pistol shooting with usa olympic shooting team member keith sanderson. If sponsors require additional rules for special conditions, the addition must be fully set. National standard 3par rules civilian marksmanship program.
R in the event of any conflict between these rules and regulations and the issf rules, these rules. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting general technical rules edition 20. For the time being usa shooting rules will be the 2017 issf rulebook 2nd print version 1. Rationale by david goodfellow, essu chairman and member of the issf rifle committee. Forward recommendations for rules changes to the silhouette committee in care of the national rifle association. A gun is considered loaded when a cartridge or pellet.
Cmp competition rulebooks that will govern cmp sponsored and sanctioned competitions in 2020 have now been approved by the cmp boards rules committee. New mexico senior olympics revised 0320 air gun rules playing format 1. International shooting sport federation issf shooting. This edition is valid for two years, from october 2018 through august 2020. You shoot at metal cutouts of chickens, pigs, turkeys, and rams at various distances. Southwest airlines handgun and luggage rules getaway usa. Atf rule on adding a vertical fore grip to a handgun.
Issf rules now require the use of these systems in top level competitions. It has never been an olympic sport but has been very popular in many countries as it gave an excellent excuse for owning a 22lr. The clip must be removed from the gun, and the gun must be stored in a locked. The council convenes every two years to discuss potential rule changes. Drop safeties incorporated to prevent discharge if the firearm is accidentally dropped 4. We are actively working on a usas specific set of rules and will posted as soon as available. Edition 2017 2 issf rules for 10m fiveshot air pistol 1. National 3position air rifle council seeks rulebook suggestions. During the 1970s technical advances in the employed match air rifles made the international shooting union, known as the uit back then, but today the international shooting sport federation issf, decide to reduce the size of the 10 meter air rifle target to its current dimensions.
Manual safety operated by the shooter while handling the firearm 2. Number of participants in each team two 2 athletes from each nation. Nra action pistol shooting rules revised january 2008 national rifle association official rules for nra action pistol shooting matches these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned action pistol competition. These rules provide for the efficient and orderly operation of a tournament. Starting on january 1 st 2018, all shooting events will have the same numbers of shots for men and women. Shooting from the prone position or kneeling position is prohibited.
The range officer will then direct the athlete to clear the. These rules make such a declaration in relation to england and wales in respect of the more powerful air weapons specified in rule 2. Qualification part 1 the total of the 3 members of the team will be taken from the total of individual results of each member. Issf sport pistol rules and course of fire jersey pistol. The range officer will then direct the competitor to. As with all issf pistol disciplines, all firing must be done with one hand, unsupported. Anyone who has recommendations for rule changes should forward those recommendations to the nra competitions division. Under section 1 of the firearms act 1968, a firearm certificate is required for any air weapon declared by rules to be specially dangerous. If a 5shot air pistol is used in a 10m air pistol event only one pellet may be loaded.
In the event a rules change is made, a notification shall be issued. Heres a summary of important changes in the updated rules. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations. All new rules or rules that were substantially changed from the 11th 20162018 edition are underlined. It was devised as a womens event in the 1960s, based upon the rules of 25 metre centerfire pistol but shot with a. The use of safety flags demonstrates the high priority that the issf places on practicing the highest standards of gun safety. All federal, state, and local firearm laws must be obeyed. National federations will be allowed to enter a maximum of two mixed teams, each with one male athlete and one female athlete. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program. Mar 24, 2014 all you need is an accurate air pistol, some pellets, and a place to shoot. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting edition 20 effective 1 february 20 pistol rules for 50m pistol 25m rapid fire pistol 25m center fire pistol 25m standard pistol 25m pistol 10m air pistol 342 for use in usa shooting sanctioned. I couldnt find a issf pdf on the web but that will tell you a lot of the other things. It is the responsibility of each athlete to comply with the rules.
Issf target pistol shooting events include 10m air pistol, 50m pistol, 25m pistol, rapid fire stage, 25m rapid fire pistol, 25m centre fire pistol, and 25m standard pistol. A handgun must be declared by its owner to a customer service agent at the ticket counter, and must be shown to be free of ammunition. One 1 man and one 1 woman participants in the individual events. When it is necessary to go down range to change targets or to repair a firearm malfunction, the following actions must be completed. All rules specific to paper targets will be found at the end of section 6. The shooter is responsible for submitting all pistols, equipment and any. The arrangement and rule numbering systems are such that corresponding rules for other types of nra competition are correspondingly located and numbered in the rule books for those competitions.
New air pistol grades for women the new air pistol grades for women, as a result of the move to 60 shot matches, have been released by pistol. Air rifle shooting sports safety guide 3 basic air gun safety safety safety is the number one priority on and off the range, so everyone must do their part to prevent accidents. Air gun competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the national rifle association nra precision air rifle position rules and international style pistol rules and the new mexico senior olympics board of directors except as noted below. The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic shooting event governed by the international shooting. Issf rifle and pistol rule changes for 2017 the following is reproduced with kind permission of the author and of the essu, who first published it on their website. American airguns website the first website about airguns, air pistol, air rifle, and accessories. International shooting sport federation internationaler. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links in the table below. It is similar to 10 meter air rifle in that it is shot with 4. Nra conventional pistol rules revised january, 2012 national rifle association official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all conventional pistol matches these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned pistol competition. All four rulebooks are posted below so you can download your copies.
Rulebook issf general technical rules section 6 and issf pistol rules for 10m air pistol 25m pistol 25m rapid fire pistol 25m centre fire pistol 25m standard pistol 50m pistol section 8 and pistol australia variations to issf rules used at pa supervised competitions. This is the 12th edition of the national standard threeposition air rifle rules. Malfunctions will be governed according to issf rule 6. The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic shooting event governed by the international shooting sport federation issf. The position air rifle rule book cc16400 has been discontinued and replaced with two new rule books nra sporter air rifle position rules ca16320 and nra precision air rifle position rules ca16310. Furthermore, any rear rest employed shall not be attached, clamped, or held onto the rifle in any manner. Nra precision air rifle rule book revised january 2020. This short video shows how to score issf 10m air pistol targets using targetscan app. For those that have shown an interest, here hot off the press is a link to the supported pistol and rifle competition shooting the issf now supports and encourages, and the thinking that go behind it. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books which does not apply in this book. Apr 22, 2016 national threeposition air rifle council seeks rulebook suggestions.
Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the pistol committee in care of the national rifle association. Zooma pushed for this as a tryout for the 6yd mpl comp and it was found not to be as easy as you would think, it is the biggest growth area in german competitive shooting and is based on their rules. Effect of issf sport technical rules and regulations. Shooters must case and uncase all firearms at the firing line. They supersede the january 1, 2007, nra international pistol rules. Official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all 10 meter 3 position precision air rifle competition. Applicable safety rules for progressiveposition pistol competitions include both these rules and the safety rules for air pistol ranges. All rule changes must be considered and approved by the nra air gun committee and the competition rules and programs committee.
The use of specialized clothing is allowed to improve the stability of the shooting position and prevent chronic back injury which can be caused by. Range safety rules revision 2 august 1, 2019 safety first safety always. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. Sills%air%rifleair%pistol%range%rules% sectioni% access. Issf eligibility, issf commercial rights and issf sponsorship advertising rules. Air pistol silhouette is one of those classic games that takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. It is an offence to have an air weapon in a public place. The current rules require ranges to be built indoors, with specified minimum requirements for artificial lighting. This rule is intended to preclude the application of antivibration technology now used in. Keith explains in detail each of the pistol events and provides a. Name of event 10m air rifle mixed team, 10m air pistol mixed team. In this sport, the majority of incidents are caused by the ignorance of proper rifle operating procedures or by mishandling. Link to wa1500 website for all wa1500 rules click here. Grip safety operated by normal holding of the firearm 3.
Nra silhouette pistol rules revised january, 20 national rifle association official rules for silhouette pistol matches these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned silhouette pistol competition. The event has been a part of the olympic program ever since the beginning in 1896, although its rules changed greatly before world war ii, after which they were only slightly changed until the two major revisions of 1989 and 2005. Army marksmanship unit, usa shooting and the army, marine corps, navy and air force jrotc commands. Interimboardapprovalgrantedpendingchapterapproval 35. Any rules not being enacted or that will be modified for a match will be posted as a match directors bulletin. If shooting using a bench rest your target must be at 25 yards. Hitch hikers guide to issf 25m standard pistol standard pistol was one of the new matches introduced by the isu now issf in the early 1970s, along with air pistol. By joining the international air 3 gun ia3g you are participating in the exciting and challenging. National threeposition air rifle council seeks rulebook. These rules can be found at the following location. The air pistol range is the same as the air rifle range, giving each shooter a table, a 1 meter wide firing point, and a 10meter distance between the firing line and the target line.