THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF INDIA NRAI HOUSE, 51-B, Institutional Area, Tughlakabad, New Delhi – 110062 Phone: 29964091-92-93 e-mail: [email protected], website www.thenrai.in

TRG/NZ/RPS/21 February 22, 2021

The Presidents /Secretaries of State Rifle Associations/Units of:-

1. Delhi 2. Chandigarh 3. Haryana 4. Himachal Pradesh 5. Jammu & Kashmir 6. Punjab 7. Rajasthan 8. Uttar Pradesh 9. Uttarakhand

Dear Sir/Madam

Sub: 40th North Zone Shooting Championship in Small Bore Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun (NR) at OASES Shooting Range, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan

The 40th North Zone Shooting Championship 2021 in Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun events will be held at OASES Shooting Range, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan. This will be conducted as under:

Shotgun events from 15th to 24th March 2021 Rifle/Pistol events from 23rd March to 6th April 2021

This championship will be conducted by Rajasthan Rifle Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India and as per rules and regulations under NRAI Match Book 2018 (amended).

Those competitors, who want to participate in this competition, are requested to go through the following instructions carefully for their own convenience and to ensure smooth and successful conduct of the above competitions.

This Championship is open to shooters belonging to the North Zone only as stated above and shooters from other States are not permitted to participate in this Championship in any match including for achieving MQS score as Guest Shooter. The shooters from para military forces, AI, ONGC and other affiliated units of NRAI, who are domicile or having posting in the Northern States as stated above shall be eligible to represent their unit or state with the prior written permission from NRAI.

Shooters, who are below 21 years, 19 years and 16 years of age as on the first day of the Competition (15th March 2021 for Shotgun and 23rd March 2021 for Rifle/Pistol events) will be considered under the category of JUNIORS, YOUTH and SUB YOUTH for the Championship.

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Shooters above the age of 21 years can participate only in matches for Seniors. Shooters, who have completed the age of 60 years on the first day of the Championship, may participate in matches for Veterans. SHOOTERS BELOW THE AGE OF 12 YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN FIRE ARM MATCHES DURING THIS CHAMPIONSHIP. SIMILARLY, SHOOTERS BELOW THE AGE OF 10 YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN AIR WEAPON EVENTS.

Shooters, who participated in previous NSCC but failed to achieve MQS under 17.6 of NRAI Match Book, must file their entry in MQS category failing which they will be disqualified as per Rule 10.6 of NRAI Match Book.

Shooters, who participated in 62/63 NSCC and achieved the MQS, as required under Rule 17.6 of NRAI Match Book are only eligible to participate in ISSF Matches.

Shooters, who have not received/ applied for their Shooter ID number, must immediately visit our website www.thenrai.in to check status/apply for their Shooter ID number

The entries will be accepted through respective affiliated State Rifle Association/Units only. THE ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED via “NRAI’s ONLINE SYSTEM” and no paper entry will be accepted. The Shooters are required to visit our website www.nrai.org to file their entries along with online payment of entry fee. The online entries with normal fee will be accepted till 9 PM on8th March 2021. Late entries with triple entry fee will be accepted till 9 PM 12th March 2021.

In case any Shooter/Affiliated unit need any assistance for filing the entry, he/she must approach NRAI immediately BUT before3 PM on 6th March 2021 so that their entries are accepted with normal fee. Shooters contacting for assistance after8th March 2021 are liable to pay triple fee. Shooters may contact Mr. Anjan Singh in NRAI office on phone number 8700094163 during working hours. Shooters may also send email on email ID [email protected]

Shooters, who achieved scores as per rule 1.4. of NRAI Match Book are eligible to participate in this Championship. Shooters achieving scores as per rule 17.6 of NRAI Match Book 2018 (as amended from time to time) will be allowed to participate in 64thNSCC. The details are attached at Annexure “B” and “B/1”. Copy of the NRAI Match Book is available on the website of NRAI www.thenrai.in

Entry fee will not be refunded except in the event of the match being cancelled. The entry fee should be paid “online” and no cash/draft will be accepted. Shooters will be permitted to shoot only in the details and lanes allotted to them. No requests regarding change of firing points/relays/dates will be entertained. Protest fee is Rs. 300/-.

The State Rifle Associations/Units will be imposed a penalty of Rs. 3000/- per shooter in case their shooters score below 15% of the qualifying score as per NRAI Match Book rule 1.4 during Zonal Championship under Rule 16.15 of NRAI Match Book. The State/Unit must remit the penalty amount with NRAI immediately otherwise shooters from that unit/state will not be allowed to participate in any competition conducted by NRAI. The Secretary General may also call for explanation of the unit/state for sending such shooters. Shooters participating in

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AIGVMSC on the basis of their performance during any competition conducted by NRAI shall be exempted.

AWARD OF MEDALS

The medals will be awarded in individual category as follows:

4 shooters 3 Medals 3 Shooters 2 Medals 2 shooters 1 Medal 1 shooter no Medal

Please Note: Prize Distribution Ceremony will be announced at a later date

The NRAI/Organizing Committee reserve the right to amend the rules at any time at its sole discretion for events/circumstances beyond its control. Any decision made by NRAI/Organizing Committee in any such matter will be final. All participants are expected to abide by the rules and regulations for the competitions. Discipline on and off the field is very essential. Shooting practice in hotels is strictly prohibited.

Shooting kit (clothing & Equipment) of the competitors during the competition will be strictly according to ISSF Rules. Half pants/Jeans and chappals are not permitted on the range.

List of Hotels available in Jaipur, Rajasthan is attached herewith for your ready reference. All are requested to contact the hotel directly for bookings.

The Shooters may contact the Organizing Secretaries for any further information/details that may be required by them and might have not been covered by the above instructions at the following address: -

1) Mr. Girdhar Pratap Singh Vice President, Rajasthan Rifle Association.

2) Shashank Kaurani Secretary General, Rajasthan Rifle Association.

Email Address : [email protected] Telephone Numbers +919887778882 +917737693222

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

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D V SEETHARAMA RAO Secretary General

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ANNEXURE “A”

40th NORTH ZONE SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

TENTATIVE PROGRAME March 23 – April 6, 2021 RIFLE/PISTOL

Event 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Apr 2 3 4 5 6 1 10 M Pistol Men / T C C C C C C C ------Women (NR) 10 M Rifle Men / Women T ------C C C C C C C (NR) 25 M Sports Pistol (NR) T C C C ------25 M Standard Pistol T - - - C C C ------(NR) 25 M Center Fire Pistol T ------C C C - - - - - (NR) 50 M Free Pistol (NR) T ------C C C - - - - 50 M Rifle Prone (NR) T - - - C C C C ------50 M Rifle 3 Position T ------C C C - (NR)

SHOTGUN

EVENT Mar 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 Skeet (ISSF) T 50B 50B 25B/F ------Skeet (NR) T 25B 25B ------Double Trap - - - - T 150/120 - - - - (ISSF) B Double Trap (NR) - - - - T 50B - - - - Trap (ISSF) ------T 50B 50B 25B/F Trap (NR) ------T 25B 25B -

C – COMPETITION B – BIRDS F-FINALS

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ANNEXURE “B”

MINIMUM QUALIFYING SCORES (NATIONAL RULES) under Rule 1.4 of NRAI MATCH BOOK 2018 (AMENDED)

EVENT MEN WOMEN JUNIORS VETERANS YOUTH SUB YOUTH RIFLE M W M W M W M W 50M Rifle Prone 540 530 500 490 500 490 - - - - 50M Rifle 3 500 490 450 450 450 450 - - - - Position 10M Rifle 360 360 350 350 350 350 340 340 325 325 PISTOL 50M Pistol 230 - 210 - 210 - - - - - 25M Centre Fire 248 - - - 230 - - - - - Pistol 25M Standard 245 - 230 - 230 - - - - - Pistol 25M Pistol - 245 250 235 - 235 - - - - 10M Pistol 345 335 330 320 330 320 325 315 315 305 SHOTGUN Trap 30 20 25 15 25 15 - - - - Skeet 30 20 25 15 25 15 - - - - Double Trap 28 18 18 15 18 15 - - - -

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ANNEXURE “B”/1

MINIMUM QUALIFYING SCORES (ISSF MATCHES) under Rule 17.6 of NRAI Match Book 2018 (Amended)

EVENT MEN WOMEN JUNIORS VETERANS YOUTH SUB YOUTH RIFLE (NR) Free/Sport 565 555/579* 555 545/569* 555 545 - - - - Rifle Prone Free/Sport 540 530 520 515 520 515 - - - - Rifle 3 Position Peep Sight 382 380 372 373 372 373 370 368 365 363 Air Rifle PISTOL (NR) Free Pistol 250 - 245 - 245 - - - - - Centre Fire 270 - - - 270 - - - - - Pistol Standard 263 - 250 - 250 - - - - - Pistol Sports Pistol - 262 260 252 - 252 - - - - Air Pistol 367 355 360 345 360 345 355 340 345 335

EVENT MEN WOMEN JUNIORS VETERANS YOUTH SHOTGUN (ISSF) M W M W M W Trap 95 66 75 60 75 60 - - Double Trap 110 45 75 40 75 40 - - Skeet 95 66 75 60 75 60 - - SHOTGUN (NR) Trap 35 26 30 22 30 22 - - Double Trap 36 22 22 20 22 20 - - Skeet 35 26 30 22 30 22 - -

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ANNEXURE “C”

LIST OF NR MATCHES TO BE CONDUCTED DURING ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AS PER THE PROGRAM OF NR MATCHES LISTED ABOVETO ACHIEVE MQS FOR PARTICIPATION IN NSCC

RIFLE/PISTOL

Entry Fee 675/- per match

50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Men Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Men (Services only) Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Women Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Junior Men (Services only) Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Junior women Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Veterans Men Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship Veterans Women Individual 50M Rifle Prone (NR) Championship for MQS

50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Men Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Men (Services only) Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Women Individual Small Bore Free Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Junior Men (Services only) Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Junior women Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Veteran Men Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship Veteran Women Individual 50M Rifle Three Position (NR) Championship 50M for MQS

Entry Fee 890/- per match

10M Rifle (NR) Championship Men Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Men (Services only) Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Women Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Junior Men (Services only) Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Junior Women Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Youth Men Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Youth Women Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Sub Youth Men Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Sub Youth Women Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Veterans Men Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship Veterans Women Individual 10M Rifle (NR) Championship for MQS

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Entry Fee 675/- per match

25M Centre Fire Pistol (NR) Championship Men Individual 25M Centre Fire Pistol (NR) Championship Men (Services only) Individual 25M Centre Fire Pistol (NR) Championship Men Veteran Individual 25M Centre Fire Pistol (NR) Championship Men for MQS

25M Pistol (NR) Championship Women Individual 25M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Women Individual 25M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 25M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual (Services) 25M Pistol (NR) Championship Veteran Women Individual 25M Pistol (NR) Championship for MQS

25M Standard Pistol (NR) Championship Men Individual 25M Standard Pistol (NR) Championship Men (Services only) Individual 25M Standard Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 25M Standard Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men (Services only) Individual 25M Standard Pistol (NR) Championship Veteran Men Individual 25M Standard Pistol (NR) Championship for MQS

50M Pistol (NR) Championship Men Individual 50M Pistol (NR) Championship Men Individual (Services) 50M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 50M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual (Services) 50M Pistol (NR) Championship Veteran Men Individual 50M Pistol (NR) Championship for MQS

Entry Fee 890/- per match

10M Pistol (NR) Championship Men Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Men (Services only) Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Women Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Men (Services only) Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Junior Women Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Youth Men Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Youth Women Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Sub Youth Men Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Sub Youth Women Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Veterans Men Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship Veterans Women Individual 10M Pistol (NR) Championship for MQS

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LIST OF EVENTS – NATIONAL RULE MATCHES

(SHOTGUN)

Entry Fee – Rs. 975/- Per Match

Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Services (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Junior Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Junior Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Veterans Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Veterans Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting (NR) Championship for MQS

Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Services (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Junior Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Junior Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Veterans Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship Veterans Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (NR) Championship for MQS

Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Services (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Junior Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Junior Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Veterans Men (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship Veterans Women (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting (NR) Championship for MQS

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LIST OF EVENTS – ISSF MATCHES (SHOTGUN)

Entry Fees- Rs. 4950/-

Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Junior Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Veterans Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual)

Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Junior Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Veteran Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual)

Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting Junior Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting Veteran Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual)

Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting Junior Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting Veteran Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual)

Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting Junior Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting Veteran Men (ISSF) Championship (Individual)

Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting Women (ISSF) National Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting Junior Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual) Clay Pigeon Skeet Shooting Veteran Women (ISSF) Championship (Individual)

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