Competitors who do not have a smallbore rifle classification cmp, nra or usa shooting must compete in the master class for their first. The nra is accepting requests to sponsor smallbore and air rifle, pistol, shotgun and highpower rifle coach schools. Section 3 of the nra smallbore rifle rule book defines authorized equipment and ammunition. Sep 12, 2018 the specifics of the match such as rifle requirements, rests, and sights may be found in the provisional smallbore rifle fclass rules section 23, found on page 65 of the current nra smallbore rifle rulebook. Club member tim jaedike won two state championships. National rifle association official rules for smallbore rifle matches these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned smallbore rifle competition. Nra s competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting. From a young shooters first bb gun to sophisticated air rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, pistols and rifles, the nra marksmanship qualification program offers shooters a selfpaced training platform to develop their shooting skills. Texas 4h shooting sports project 3position smallbore rifle rules. The target will be the nra a50a51 at short range, and the nra a33 at 100 yards. Progression is selfpaced and scores are challenging but. Except that ssaa rules covering protests and appeals and stuck live round apply over any other rules.
Updated 3192020 texas 4h natural resources program texas 4h roundup indoor rifle match rules this 3position smallbore rifle match will follow the nra smallbore rifle rules rulebook except as noted in this. Smallbore fclass national championship new discipline. Nra instructor training courses help you develop the additional. These rules can be found at the following location. Any rules not covered in section 23 will reference the normal rules of sections 1 through 22.
Any rules not being enacted or that will be modified for a match will be posted as a match directors bulletin. Nra smallbore rifle fclass national championship to debut. Nraexplore is the resource for all programs of the national rifle association. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations. Nra explore become an instructor national rifle association. Conventional and metric smallbore rifle competitions. The cmp smallbore rifle competition rules are established by the civilian marksmanship program to govern smallbore rifle competitions conducted by the cmp or its affiliated state associations and clubs. The specifics of the match such as rifle requirements, rests, and sights may be found in the provisional smallbore rifle fclass rules section 23, found on page 65 of the current nra smallbore rifle rulebook. He is the state champion in hunter light class, hitting 58 out of 80. References to right or left in these rules are given for righthanded competitors.
A smallbore rifle match is commonly shot in any one of 4 positions. Competition rulebooks civilian marksmanship program. Any trigger, sold by the manufacturer of the revolver, without modification, may be used. These rules are a precis of the april 20 edition of the nra smallbore. An unabridged copy of the rules may be obtained from nra. Smallbore rifle committee in care of the national rifle association. Nra smallbore rifle rules paperback january 1, 1963 by national rifle association author. In the year 2000, nra national outdoor smallbore rifle championships opened with lake eries legendary wind buffeting the line. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the nra smallbore rifle committee in care of the national rifle. National smallbore outdoor rifle championship history. Smallbore rifle silhouettes are standard 15 scale steel chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams as specified in section 4 of the nra rifle silhouette rules. Smallbore silhouette rifle rules 2014 the national governing body for the smallbore silhouette rifle event rules are the nra silhouette rifle rules nra. Nra s competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, for everyone from the novice to the worldclass competitor. Cmp smallbore rifle competition rules are established by.
A telescopic sight is any sighting system including a lens or lenses and. Hunters pistol smallbore hunters pistol pistol silhouette rules. The types of tournaments which are sanctioned are listed in rule 1. There are two types of rifles used in smallbore silhouette the smallbore hunting rifle and the smallbore silhouette rifle. These rules are used with modifications in 4h activities and events as stated below. Patterns are available in the nra rifle silhouette manual, or through the 4h office. Participants in this twoday school of classroom instruction and practical exercises are taught how to coach beginning and intermediate shooters in smallbore rifle and air rifle. When using or storing a gun, always follow these nra rules.
Rules in which major changes have been made since pub lication of the previous rule book are marked thus. Nra smallbore rifle rule book revised january 2020, smallbore rule changes 2020. Light rifle is an nra indoor league, which runs along with the sporterifle. For the time being usa shooting rules will be the 2017 issf rulebook 2nd print version 1. Nra smallbore rifle rule book nra competitive shooting. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the nra smallbore rifle committee in care of the national rifle association. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all. National rifle association official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all international style rifle matches includes air rifle, smallbore free rifle, and 300 meter rifle these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned international riflecompetition. Note rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the previous rule book are marked thus.
Nra small bore rules pamplet this section is not meant to. The 2020 cmp smallbore rifle rules establish new smallbore rifle distinguished badges. Juniors age 1517 may attend the school to become an nra junior trainer. Nra precision pistol rules national rifle association. These rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned pistol competition. Since 1871, a major objective of the national rifle association has been to provide education and training in the safe and proper use of firearms. We share the years nra rule changes, which were approved by the nra. On the onefifth scale targets used in smallbore rifle all feet should be 1 inch wide by 2 inches long. The nra sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. The fopen front rest may be employed for either the rifle s foreend or for the shooters forward hand. The fee for a coach school is established and collected by the school sponsor, and includes the printed materials. The fundamental nra rules for safe gun handling are.
Knowing how to shoot is an important requirement for nra instructors, but you will also need to know how to teach others to shoot. Read the rules these rules provide for the efficient and orderly operation of a tournament. Nra rifle silhouette rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all rifle silhouette competitions national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised march 2016 2016, the national rifle association of america high power rifle smallbore rifle air rifle black powder cartridge rifle. Together with our more than five million members, were proud defenders of historys patriots and diligent protectors of the second amendment. Jul 16, 2018 again this year, the beloit rifle club hosted the nra wisconsin state smallbore silhouette championships, which was held on saturday august 24th. Rules in which major changes have been made since publica tion of the previous rule book are marked thus. The rules do not apply to international shooting union type. Usa shooting rules will aligned with the current issf rulebook. Rules, please refer to section 22 of the nra smallbore rifle rulebook or click here.
Revised january 2020, silhouette rifle rule changes 2020. The national rifle association is americas longeststanding civil rights organization. We are actively working on a usas specific set of rules and will posted as soon as available. Corrective sights as defined in nra smallbore rule 3.
Cmp smallbore rifle competition rules are established by the. Check the rulebooks that govern the disciplines you shoot to see this years changes. Rifles standard silhouette rifle a rifle, meeting the following specifications. If you havent already, be sure to read part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7 and part 8 of this series of articles celebrating the national smallbore outdoor rifle championship centennial. Issf international shooting sport federation 81,031 views 30. Smallbore silhouette rifle rules the following is an edited summary of the rules for rimfire silhouette competition. The program, range facilities and officials must comply with standards established by the nra. Official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all conventional smallbore rifle competitions including light rifle. Updated 3282017 texas 4h natural resources program texas 4h roundup indoor rifle match rules this 3position smallbore rifle match will follow the nra smallbore rifle rules rulebook except as noted in this. These rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned smallbore rifle competition. If attached, clamped or held onto the rifle in any way, a front rest must be included in the rifle s overall weight. This guide is intended to provide an understanding of the competition. For information on how you or your organization can sponsor one of these events, click here for a sponsors guide.