STANDAR D STANDARD SHOOTING RULES Effective: 1st July 2020 Version 7.0 (a) Modified and Published as at 1st July 2020 National Rifle Association of Australia Limited Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition 7.0 (a) since Version 7.0 Rule 1.3.40.1 Introduction of Empty Chamber Indicator, effective 1 November 2020 Rule 1.3.41 Description of Empty Chamber Indicator Rule 2.1.1 When the Empty Chamber Indicator should be inserted Safety Rule and Control of Competitions - interruption to shooting; insertion Rule 2.1.3 of Empty Chamber Indicator Safety Rule and Control of Competitions - Danger Signals and Cease Fire Rule 2.1.7.3 - unload, remove bolt from rifle AND insert an Empty Chamber Indicator. Retiring from the firing point, presentation of firearm for inspection and Rule 2.1.5 empty chamber indicator re-inserted Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition 7.0 since Version 6.0 (c) Rule 4.5.1.18 Payment of $1 removed and wording revised to reflect ICFRA rule 12.18 Wording “where the target frame dimensions fall within the ROT dimensions Appendix 6, No 2. detailed in 13.1.3” added. Chapter 24 Addition of Precision Service Rifle Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition 6.0 (c) since Version 6.0 (b) Wording “with the exception of SSRs 23.3.9 - 23.3.12 and 16.8.1” Rule 2.1.6 added. Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition 6.0 (b) since Version 6.0 (a) Rule 1.3.10 Rescinded Rule 2.2.3.1 Revised to remove “may” and replace with “shall” Rule 3.1.5.3 (a) Rule clarification on diopter eyepiece requirements Rule 3.3.8 Revised to state “The underside of the hand or glove” Rule 4.5.1.15.2 Inclusion of “no shooter shall bring fired cases to the firing point” Rule 4.5.1.17 (a) Wording “On payment of $1.00” rescinded Rule 5.1.1 Wording expanded to include “and the Range Standing Orders” Rule 5.1.2 Removal of reference to fee prescribed Rule 9.2.1 Rescinded Rule 10.1.3 Increase in protest fee and process amended Rule 16.2.1 (d) New Appendix 9 added re. suitable Service-Standard Class firearms Rule 16.2.3 Rule clarification on vintage and modern sniper rifles Rule 16.2.3.1 (c) New Appendix 10 added re. suitable Sniper Rifles Rule 16.4.7 Inclusion of sandbag rule clarification Rule 18.2.2 Revised to remove “sensible” and replace with “safe” Rule 18.3.2 Revised to remove “shall” and replace with “may” Standard Shooting Rules Page 2 of 162 July 2020 Issue - Version 7.0 (a) National Rifle Association of Australia Limited Rule 20.1.2 (a) Revised to include “rain protection material” Rule 20.9.2 Revised to include “rain protection material” Revised to include “rain protection material” Rule 20.30.1 Error in rule reference corrected Rule 20.40 Measurement replaced with metric conversion APPENDIX 9 NRAA Service Rifle Approved Standard Class Firearms APPENDIX 10 NRAA Service Rifle Approved Sniper Rifles Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition 6.0 (a) since Version 6.0 Rule 3.1.5.9 Rear Sight Prism Accessory Rule Appendix 1 - Any Commercially available powder added Rule 3.4 Appendix 1 - 5.56 .223 Any projectile to the maximum weight of 91 grains Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition (6.0) since Version 5(f) CHAPTER 23 Addition of Sporting/Hunting Discipline Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition(5f) since Version 5(e) Rule 18.5.1 Adds 1500 yds to distances allowed and includes metric equivalents. Rule 18.5.2 Rescinded Rule 18.5.3 Now includes safety/regulatory requirements. Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition(5e) since Version 5(d) Rule 3.1.1.4 Rifle weight with all attachments excluding the sling shall not exceed 7 KG. Rule 3.1.3.2 The minimum trigger pull shall be 500 gms (1/2 KG) Rule 3.4.3.1 Appendix 1 - new projectile added Rule 13.7 Target Identification Number placement Rule 16.9.7 Barricade Assist Position under Service Rifle shooting Rule 20.9.2 The maximum weight of an F Standard rifle shall not exceed 8.5 KG. Rule 20.11.1 The minimum trigger pull shall be 500 gms (1/2 KG). Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition (5d) since Version 5(c) Rule 5.1.1 Range Officers must do NRAA Exam to qualify. Rule 8.2.1.11 Confirms Metplatting and pointing is allowed with Factory Ammo. Rule 16.1.3 Allows Muzzle Brakes for Competitions under Chapter 16 only Chapter 22 Now includes 600 yds BR Shooting within the 1000 yds BR Chapter Rule Changes and Additions in this Edition since Version 5(b) Rule 3.3.5 Rescinds the Rule about “Blow-Off” Shots Rule 4.2.1.15 Allows Blow-Off shots at Teams Matches but no other shooting. Rule 16.1.3 Rescinded (Muzzle Brakes now allowed in Chapter 16 Rules) Standard Shooting Rules Page 3 of 162 July 2020 Issue - Version 7.0 (a) National Rifle Association of Australia Limited Other Rule Changes, Additions and Inclusions since the August 2011 Edition which was the last Hard Copy Edition Rule 1.1.2 Rules can take effect immediately if published on Website or Magazine. Rule 1.3.1.16 Definitions of Conventional and Electronic Targets. Chapter 2 - Note 2 Safety Alert to Users of Modified Military Rifles (Page 9) Rule 2.1.2.1 Use of Portable Benches Rule 2.1.2.2 States must require Medical Certificates for Portable Benches Rule 2.1.2.3 Rifle Muzzles must be forward of line defining front of Mound. Rule 2.1.4 Procedures when a Miss is Indicated Rule 2.1.5 Inspection of Breech by Scorers. Rule 2.1.5 AMENDED RULE Keep muzzle pointing safely when leaving mound. Rules 2.1.11 to 2.1.12.4 New Rules to Deal with Excessive Cartridge Pressures Rule 2.1.13 E-Targets. Safety when relocating Monitors Rule 2.1.14 E-Targets. Unserviceable Targets or Monitors. Rule 2.1.15 E-Targets. Safety in Butts. Rule 2.2.3.6 Competitors can only enter one Class or Grade in a Competition. Rule 3.1.3.4 Alteration to Trigger Guard Rule Rule 3.1.5 to 3.1.5.10 Rewriting of Foresights, Rear Sights, Eagle Eyes, Lens, and Filters rules. Rules 3.2.2 to 3.2.3.4 Removal of thicknesses allowed for groundsheets, coats and padding. Rule 3.2.12 Organisers may provide both rain and sun shelter. Rules 3.4.2 & 8 Metplatting and Pointing of Projectiles allowed. See Appendix 1 Rule 3.4.3.1 Appendix 1 Added, listing Approved Ammunition, Projectiles and Powder. Rule 3.4.3.2 ADI Benchmark 8208 Powder approved Rule 3.4.4.2 ADI Benchmark 8208 Powder approved. Rule 3.5.2.3 Penalty Points deduction according to TR or F Class. Rule 3.5.2.4 Vigorous Cycling Test more clearly defined. Rules 3.5.4 to 3.5.4.9 Change of / or Repairs to Rifle and Time Allowance discretion. Rule 3.5.5 Defective Rifle or Cartridge – Amended to clarify intent. Rule 3.5.6 Wait 30 Seconds before opening bolt after Misfire. Rule 4.1.1.4 Addition to Squadding Rule. Only alter through the Range Officer. Rule 4.1.1.7 Shooters should vacate the mound quickly. Rule 4.1.1.8 Scorer should call when a shooter’s time commences. Rule 4.1.1.9 to 4.1.1.11 Shooter given 5 Minutes preparation time on mound. Rule 4.1.1.12 Competitors may not give shooters on mound advice. Rule 4.1.1.13 Mobile Phones and Tablets etc. may not be used on mound. Rule 4.1.1.14 Wireless devices may be used with Electronic Targets. Rule 4.1.3.4 & 4.1.3.5 Includes Provision for Super V in Scoring Process. Standard Shooting Rules Page 4 of 162 July 2020 Issue - Version 7.0 (a) National Rifle Association of Australia Limited Rule 4.1.3.6 E-Targets. Scorers and E-Target monitors. Rule 4.1.3.8 Modifies and defines Scoring Procedures and calling by Scorers. Rule 4.1.3.8 (d) Notes that APPENDIX 6 (Electronic Targets) is included. Rule 4.1.3.12 Shooters must pay attention to Scorers when shooting. Rule 4.1.3.16 Electronic Target Monitors can only be cleared by Scorers. Rule 4.1.3.17 New Method of Marking Sighters on Scorecards. ICFRA method adopted. Rules 4.1.4.4(b) & (c) Modifies and Extends the Three Minute Warning Process. Rule 4.1.4.5 (a) Clarification of Warnings during 45 (or 60) seconds shooting. Rule 4.1.5.7 Bisley Shooting. 45 or 60 seconds timing when shooting Bisley style. Rule 4.1.5.14 Bisley Style Shooting. Clearing the Mound safely Rule 4.2.1.7 Modifies Change of Rifle during Teams Matches. Rule 4.2.1.16 Only “Wired” communications between Officials at Teams Matches. Rule 4.2.1.17 Electronic Plotting Devices may not be wireless/telephone capable. Rules 4.5.1.6 & 5.3.3 Changes Butts Officer’s Flags to Yellow. (For Challenges). Rule 4.5.1.7 Bullet Gauge Diameter should be 7.82mm. (Was incorrectly 7.62mm) Rule 4.5.1.8 E-Targets. Shot collision procedures on E-Targets.