OFFICIALSTATUTES,
RULES
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REGULATIONSOFFICIALSTATUTES,
RULES
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REGULATIONSInternational Shooting Sport Federation
Internationaler Schiess-Sportverband e.V.
Fédération Internationale de Tir Sportif
Federación Internacional de Tiro Deportivo
ISSF • Widenmayerstr. 16 • GER-80538 München • Germany
Phone: +49-89-5443550 • e-mail: munich@issf-sports.org
Fax: +49-89-54435544 • internet: http://www.issf-sports.org

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All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS
Summary of ISSF Fees

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Constitution of the ISSF

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Terms of Reference

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ISSF General Regulations

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	Article 3.12.3.1 Annex “Q”: Special Regulations for the Participationin the Shooting Sport Events of the Olympic Games 50
	Article 3.12.3.2 Annex “D”: Athlete Declaration and
ISSF ID Number Application Form 51
	Article 3.12.3.3 Annex “G”: General Procedures for
Organizing Committees 55	Article 3.12.3.4 Annex “W”: Application Procedures for WorldChampionships 56
	Article 3.12.3.5 Annex “CE”: Code of Ethics

62	Article 3.12.3.6 Annex “R”: Procedures for Recognition ofWorld Records 70
	Article 3.12.3.7 Annex “P”: Rules for Filing and Deciding Protests
	Article 3.12.3.8 Annex “TA”: Training Academy

7172	Article 3.12.3.9 Annex “J”: Guidelines for Judges73	Article 3.12.3.10 Annex “S”: Guidelines for Shotgun Referees

88	Article 3.12.3.11 Annex “A”: Guidelines for the Public Affairs Activities

99	Article 3.12.3.12 Annex “B”: Guidelines for Media Coverage, Broadcastingand Advertising 101	Article 3.12.3.13 Annex “AC”: Athletes Committee

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4.	ISSF Eligibility, ISSF Commercial Rights and ISSF
Sponsorship / Advertising Rules 105
5.	ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations

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6.	General Technical Rules for all Shooting Disciplines
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Rifle Rules

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8.	Pistol Rule

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9.	Shotgun Rules

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10.	Running Target Rules
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Target Sprint Rules

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Separate Documents available at the ISSF Headquarters or for download on the
ISSF website:
ISSF Corporate Identity and Design
Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships
Guidelines for the Organization of the Media Work
Guidelines for Accreditation, Finals Ranges and Award Ceremonies
Checklists for Technical Delegates
ISSF World Cup Finals: How to qualify for the WCF?
Training Guidelines for ISSF Judges’ Courses
Manual for ISSF Classification Officers
Training Manual Rifle for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Training Manual Pistol for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Training Manual Shotgun for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Training Manual Running Target for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Commands and Announcements for Finals
Rifle Equipment Control Guide
Pistol Equipment Control Guide
Shotgun Equipment Control Guide
Equipment Control Instruments

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Summary of fees for the International Shooting Sport Federation.
Competitions
Entry Fee (except OG and YOG) (set by General Assembly)Euro

170.00Late Entry Fee (between 30 and 3 days before the Official Arrival Day
providing that entry can be accepted by the OC) per start Euro 170.00 plus
additional 50.00

Euro

220.00The Organizing Committee must pay a fee to the ISSF for each entry within
30 days

Euro

5.00

Entry fee for each Official in any ISSF Championship (set by General
Assembly)

Euro

50.00

Protest fee in competitions

Euro

50.00

Appeal fee in competitions

Euro

100.00Training fee for shotgun trap / skeet

Euro

8.00

Training fee for shotgun double trap

Euro

10.00

Replacement of “Equipment Control Card”

Euro

10.00

Clothing Re-inspection fee if resubmitted for the second or subsequent test
during the same championship (per item / per subsequent inspection

Euro

20.00

Issue of a new Judges licence

Euro

50.00

Renewal of Judges licence

Euro

25.00

Upgrade of Judges licence

Euro

15.00

Issue of new Shotgun Referees licence

Euro

50.00

Renewal of Shotgun Referees licence

Euro

25.00

Issue of a new ISSF Coach licence

Euro

50.00

Renewal of an ISSF Coach licence

Euro

25.00

Issue of a new ISSF Coach A licenceEuro

100.00

Renewal of an ISSF Coach A licence

Euro

50.00

Issue for Athletes ID Numbers

Euro

50.00

Issue of Athletes ID Numbers Express application (issue within two weeks
prior to the first participation in an ISSF Championship)Euro

100.00Participation Fee in ISSF Electronic Scoring Target Course (includes issue ofLicence after Examination is passed)

Euro

70.00

Membership fee per federation (set by General Assembly)

Swiss
Francs1.500.00

ISSF Administration Fees

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All competition fees may be paid to the Organizing Committee in Euro or US Dollars byusing the daily exchange rate. The Organizing Committee may ask for a preferenced
currency for the payments.
All fees to be paid to ISSF may be paid in Euro, US Dollars or Swiss Francs by using thedaily exchange rates.
The fees for items in the ISSF Shop are separate and available online.

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CONSTITUTION
The International Shooting Sport Federation was founded in 1907 as the “Union
Internationale des Federations et Associations Nationales de Tir”, was dissolved in
1915 and reorganized in 1921 under the name of “Union Internationale de Tir”. In 1939,
activities were again suspended and the Union was reorganized in 1947 under the name:“International Shooting Union – UIT”. On 15th July 1998 the Union changed its name tothe present name “International Shooting Sport Federation”. The Federation title in shortform is “ISSF”.
The ISSF is formally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as thesole controlling body in the Olympic Movement administering the shooting sport at worldlevel and encompassing its member organizations, who administer the shooting sport atnational level. The ISSF intends to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement,
to observe the provisions of the Olympic Charter of the IOC and to recognize thedecisions of the IOC. The ISSF specifically supports a human, manipulation - and dopingfree sport and recognizes international and national anti-doping rules, in particular theWorld Anti-Doping Code.
The ISSF is committed to its responsibility for up-to-date environmental and nature
conservation. In recognition of the sustainability mission statement and the declaration of
the IOC of Paris in 1994, it is committed to an environmentally friendly and sustainable
development of its sport in general and their whole organisation.

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1.1

PURPOSE

1.2

ISSF HEADQUARTERS

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MEMBERSHIP

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1.4

ISSF BODIES

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1.5

DECISION MAKING

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1.6	GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1.7	COUNCIL
1.8

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1.9	PRESIDENT
1.10

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VICE- PRESIDENTS

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1.11	SECRETARY GENERAL

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1.12

ISSF COMMITTEES

1.13

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

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1.14

ATHLETES COMMITTEE

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1.15	RIFLE, PISTOL, SHOTGUN, RUNNING TARGET, TARGET SPRINTCOMMITTEES 22
1.16

JUDGES COMMITTEE

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1.17	COACHES COMMITTEE

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STATUTES AND ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE

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MEDICAL COMMITTEE

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PRESIDENT OF HONOUR AND HONORARY MEMBER

1.21

CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATIONS

1.22

AUDITORS

1.23

FINANCIAL POLICY

1.24	LANGUAGES

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1.25	RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

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1.26	ALTERATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

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1.27	DISSOLUTION OF THE FEDERATION

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1.28	REGISTRATION OF THE FEDERATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLES 2.2
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1.29	FINAL PROVISION
1.30

APPROVAL

1.31	TRANSITORY

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PURPOSE

1.1.1

THE ISSF

1.1.2	Promotes and guides the development of the shooting sport, without
discrimination of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, sexual orientation,
language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property,
birth or other status.
1.1.3	Strengthens bonds of friendship and collaboration between shooting
associations of all nations, Continental Confederations, other sportorganizations and bodies according to the Fundamental Principles of
Olympianism as defined in the Olympic Charter.
1.1.4	For achievement of its purposes the ISSF in particular
1.1.4.1	Co-operates with the IOC and the Organizing Committees of the Olympic
Games in carrying out the organization of the shooting sport events and, asdelegated by the IOC, supervises and controls all technical arrangements;
1.1.4.2	Organizes World Championships, World Cups and other international
competitions for ISSF recognized events for juniors and seniors;
1.1.4.3	Encourages and supervises other international championships andcompetitions that include ISSF recognized events, upon request of theOrganizers;
1.1.4.4	Recognizes shooting sport disciplines and events;
1.1.4.5	Supports the efforts of Member Federations to further develop the shooting
sport in their respective country/ies;
1.1.4.6	Grants support to Member Federations and individual athletes whose
performances in international shooting competitions particularly contributed tothe achievement of the Federation’s purposes;
1.1.4.7	Establishes official Rankings;
1.1.4.8	Issues Regulations and Rules;
1.1.4.9	Licences Judges and Coaches;
1.1.4.10	Develops and promotes methods and programmes of education;
1.1.4.11	Researches scientific and medical principles;
1.1.4.12	Publishes official communications;1.1.4.13	Awards distinctions to those who have contributed to the achievement of theFederation’s purposes.
1.2

ISSF HEADQUARTERS

1.2.1	The ISSF Headquarters is located in Munich, Federal Republic of Germany.
1.2.2	The ISSF must be registered under the laws of the country in which the
Headquarters is located.
1.2.3	Any change of the location of the Headquarters must be approved by theGeneral Assembly.

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MEMBERSHIP

1.3.1	The ISSF must be composed of those National Shooting Organizations thatare members of their National Olympic Committees and recognized by therespective National Olympic Committee as the sole governing body of theshooting sport related to ISSF recognized events in the country.
1.3.2	The National Olympic Committee of the country must be recognized by theInternational Olympic Committee.
1.3.3	Membership is open to one Member Federation from each country or territory
which is governed by a NOC recognized by the IOC.
1.3.4	Countries with two Member Federations recognized prior to 1989 may retain
dual membership if both of the Member Federations are members of their
National Olympic Committee according to Article 3.1.
1.3.5	Member Federations must not belong to other International Shooting
Associations which include events defined in the ISSF Regulations andmust not participate in the championships of such International Shooting
Associations, except when authorized by the ISSF.
1.3.6	Membership fees are due on January 1st of each year and must be paid within
ninety (90) days.
1.3.7	Membership may be full or associated. Unless the Constitution indicatesotherwise, the term Member(s) comprises both Full Members and Associate
Members.
1.3.8	RIGHTS OF THE MEMBERS
1.3.8.1	To submit proposals for consideration by ISSF Bodies including the General
Assembly;
1.3.8.2	To take part in the ISSF competitions with their athletes in accordance with the
ISSF Regulations;
1.3.8.3	To submit applications for the organization of the World Championships andother ISSF recognized competitions;
1.3.8.4	To exercise all other rights granted to them by this Constitution and regulations
and decisions made by the respective ISSF body.
1.3.9

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF FULL MEMBERS

1.3.9.1	To vote on any items in the General Assembly;
1.3.9.2	To propose candidates for the election of any function within the ISSF bodies
and committees.
1.3.10OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBERS

1.3.10.1	To comply with this Constitution and Regulations as well as decisions made by
the respective ISSF;
1.3.10.2	To take part in the ISSF competitions with their athletes in accordance with the
ISSF Rules and Regulations;1.3.10.3	To meet the responsibility as Host Federation entrusted with the organizationof the World Championships and other ISSF competitions;1.3.10.4	To encourage shooting practice and participation in competitions in disciplines
and events recognized by the ISSF;

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events in Senior and Junior categories and provide the ISSF with the results
upon request.
1.3.11

ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS OF FULL MEMBERS

1.3.11.1	To pay the annual membership fee and any other financial obligations
established by ISSF Rules and Regulations in due time;
1.3.11.2	To take part with its athletes in at least two ISSF competitions per year,
which includes Continental Championships, Continental Games and otherinternational competitions organized by the Continental Confederations.
1.3.12REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

1.3.12.1	Applicants for membership must submit all documents in the official working
language English to the ISSF Headquarters:
1.3.12.2	Details of their foundation and organization including a list of members of thestatutory bodies of the applicant;1.3.12.3	A copy of their Constitution/Statutes and of the minutes of the last General
Assembly;
1.3.12.4	Certification of recognition and affiliation as required in 1.3.1.and 1.3.2;
1.3.12.5	A copy of their Anti-Doping Regulations which must be in conformity with the
ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations and the World Anti-Doping Code;1.3.12.6	Copies of Result books of the national shooting sport competitions for Seniors
and Juniors in the last two years;
1.3.12.7	A written declaration whereby the applicant undertakes to observe the ISSF
Constitution and all regulations (including Code of Ethics) as well as torecognize decisions taken by the competent ISSF bodies. After affiliation to
ISSF the Member Federation has the obligation to integrate the content of
this declaration into a provision of the Member Federations’ Constitution/
Statutes. The Council may therefore set an appropriate deadline for a Member
Federation.
1.3.12.8	Associated Membership may be granted to a National Shooting Organizationin case it is needed for this National Shooting Organization to be recognizedby the respective NOC according to article 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 of this Constitution,or when it would allow the National Shooting Organization, that has applied
for the ISSF Membership with all necessary documents, to participate incompetitions and events supervised by the ISSF before a Full Membership is
decided.
1.3.12.9	In case an application for membership is denied by the Council, the decision
may be appealed to the General Assembly.
1.3.13

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

1.3.13.1	Every two years (starting from 1st January 2022) or upon request the
Executive Committee may review the fulfilment of the Membership
requirements and obligations by the Member Federations with respect to theircurrent Membership status and propose the Council to decide whether any
Member Federation should be transferred to another Membership status.
1.3.13.2	The Member under review will be invited to present its position to the Executive
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1.3.14SUSPENSION

1.3.14.1	A Member Federation may be temporarily suspended if, in the opinion of the
Executive Committee, this Member Federation has committed a breach of thisConstitution.
1.3.14.2	A suspended Member Federation may not exercise its membership rights.
The ISSF Executive Committee may allow athletes of a suspended Member toparticipate in ISSF Competitions under the ISSF Flag.
1.3.14.3	Any suspension must be submitted to the Council within two months forconsideration as to whether or not the Member Federation should be excluded,or the suspension lifted or continued.
1.3.14.4	The Member concerned will be invited to present its position to the Executive
Committee and/or
the Council.
1.3.15EXCLUSION

1.3.15.1	A Member Federation may be excluded by the Council if it seriously breaches
this Constitution.
1.3.15.2	The Member concerned will be invited to present its position to the Council.
1.3.15.3	A Member Federation may be excluded by the Council, if it loses its status
as the sole governing body of the shooting sport related to ISSF recognized
events in the country.
1.3.15.4	The exclusion must be supported by at least two-thirds of the valid votes cast.
1.3.16WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIP

1.3.16.1	Membership with ISSF may be withdrawn in writing to the Secretary Generalwhich must arrive at least by 31st October in order to be valid for the next year.
1.3.16.2	The Secretary General informs the Executive Committee who confirms thewithdrawal in writing as well as the date of validity.
1.4

ISSF BODIES

1.4.1	The ISSF conducts its work through the following bodies and individual
positions:1.4.1.1	General Assembly;
1.4.1.2	Council;
1.4.1.3	Executive Committee;
1.4.1.4	President;
1.4.1.5	Vice-Presidents;
1.4.1.6	Secretary General;
1.4.1.7	Ethics Committee;
1.4.1.8	Athletes Committee;
1.4.1.9	Other Committees;
1.4.2	While individual members of ISSF Bodies may bring knowledge, skill andexpertise from the Member Federation from which they are drawn, theymust perform their duties as a member of an ISSF Body in an impartial andindependent manner, serving only in the interests of the ISSF.

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1.4.4	A person can only be elected or appointed to one position. Ex-officio positions
remain unaffected.
1.4.5	All persons elected to any ISSF Body serve on an honorary basis and withoutsalary but can be reimbursed for expenses. The Secretary General shallreceive an appropriate salary for operating the ISSF headquarters as CEO.
1.4.6	The following election procedures apply to elections of members of ISSF
Bodies except the Athletes Committee:
1.4.6.1	A candidate for election to any position in an ISSF Body must have the supportof his/her Member Federation. The nomination must be submitted to theSecretary General in writing at least ninety (90) days prior to the meeting inwhich the election takes place.
1.4.6.2	All members of the Council, the Executive Committee, the ISSF President,
Vice-Presidents as well as Committee Chairmen are elected four-year terms ofoffice. Such mandate starts after the election during the General Assembly andends before the new elections in the next General Assembly in the fourth yearof the mandate.
1.4.6.3	All ISSF Body members may only serve twelve (12) consecutive years in thesame elective position.
1.4.6.4	The age limit for nomination of any candidate is seventy-five (75) years as ofthe date of the election.
1.4.7	A member of any ISSF Body shall not take part in the deliberation of any
matter or point of issue involving the Member Federation which has nominatedhim/her as candidate and/or to which he/she is affiliated, or in any case inwhich a conflict of interest exists.
1.5

DECISION MAKING

1.5.1	Unless otherwise prescribed in this Constitution, a valid decision is taken within
any of the aforementioned ISSF Bodies, if the request is supported by a simple
majority of the valid votes cast. Abstentions shall not be counted. In the eventof a tie, the chairman of the ISSF Body in question shall have the casting vote.
1.5.2	Such decisions are taken by open vote unless a request for secret ballot
is supported by at least one-third (1/3) of the members present within thecorresponding ISSF Body.
1.5.3	Any decision shall come into force with immediate effect, except if thecorresponding ISSF Body decides otherwise.
1.5.4	Elections must be executed by secret ballot. In case the number of candidates
is equal to the number of vacancies, the competent elective body of ISSF
may decide to proceed otherwise and hold elections by open vote or byacclamation.
1.5.5	In respect of elections to any of the aforementioned ISSF bodies, thecandidate(s) shall be elected in the first ballot, if supported by the simple
majority of the valid votes cast (i.e. more than half of the valid votes cast) in theorder of received votes. If not enough candidates receive the simple majority,
there shall be a second ballot executed. In the second ballot candidates shallbe elected by relative majority. In the event of a relevant tie in one ballot, those

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candidates in question go for a further ballot in which the candidate with thesimple majority of the valid votes cast is elected. If the tie is repeated, thechairman responsible for the election in question shall determine the electedcandidate by the drawing of lots.
1.5.6	Only ballots that contain votes for as many candidates or fewer as there arevacancies are valid. Ballots with incorrect names indicated, discriminatingwords or unclear declarations are considered as invalid.
1.5.7	The General Assembly may agree by simple majority of the valid votes cast to
take decisions by electronic voting.
1.6	GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1.6.1	The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the ISSF. It is either theordinary General Assembly to be held every two years or an extraordinary
General Assembly upon decision of the Council or a written request of at least
one-third (1/3) of the Member Federations having voting rights.
1.6.2	The General Assembly consists of:
1.6.2.1	A maximum of two (2) delegates per Member Federation. If two Member
Federations represent one country, only one (1) delegate per Member
Federation is admissible; and1.6.2.2	Members of the Council and Executive Committee, as well as the Secretary
General have consultative powers only (no voting right), unless they officiallyrepresent a Member Federation at a General Assembly.
1.6.3	Only the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary General, the Executive
Director or Executive Committee/Board members can represent their Member
Federation at the General Assembly. Participation forms for delegates mustreach the Secretary General at least seven (7) working days prior to the
opening of the General Assembly. All delegates representing the Member
Federations must provide documented proof of their appointment as adelegate of that Member Federation.
1.6.4	Each Member Federation that represents one country has two (2) votes.
Member Federations that represent one (1) country together with a second
Member Federation, have one (1) vote each. Representation of members by
proxy is not allowed. The ISSF shall cover the expenses for one delegate per
Member Federation to attend the General Assembly.
1.6.5	The ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly is chaired by the President.
1.6.6	After the official opening of the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly,
the Secretary General must conduct the roll call of voting powers, establish
the voting list and announce the total number of eligible votes to the General
Assembly.
1.6.7	The General Assembly has the powers assigned to it by the Constitution, inparticular to:
1.6.7.1	Elect Scrutinizers for General Assembly votes and elections;1.6.7.2	Approve the agenda;
1.6.7.3	Appoint the minutes committee on proposal of the Executive Committee;
1.6.7.4	Approve reports;
1.6.7.5	Receive and approve the Auditors’ report;
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1.6.7.7	Discharge the Executive Committee and Secretary General;
1.6.7.8	Handle requests of Member Federations;1.6.7.9	Adopt and modify the Constitution;
1.6.7.10	Elect ISSF’s President, the Vice- Presidents, five (5) members of the Executive
Committee, and the Chairmen of the Committees with the exception of the
Chairman of the Athletes Committee;
1.6.7.11	Grant the title of “Honorary Member” and “ President of Honour” on proposalby the Executive Committee;
1.6.7.12	Approve the membership fee; and1.6.7.13	Declare the dissolution of the ISSF
1.6.8	The ordinary General Assembly meets once every two (2) years in a placechosen by the Executive Committee.
1.6.9	The agenda is prepared by the Secretary General and approved by the
Executive Committee. Member Federations may forward their own proposals
for the agenda to the Secretary General in writing in English and with a short
explanation as well as any supporting documents no later than ninety (90)days prior to the opening of the General Assembly.
1.6.10	The date, time and place for the General Assembly is determined by the
Executive Committee and notice must be given to the Member Federations atleast one-hundred and twenty (120) days in advance. The final agenda withthe supporting documents must be sent to the Member Federations and theCouncil at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the General Assembly.
1.6.11	Decisions by the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly are restricted toitems on the final agenda. Items, excluding amendments to this Constitution,
may be added to the agenda by the Council upon approval by a two-third (2/3)
majority vote in the General Assembly. However, during the meeting no newitem may be added on to the agenda, except when unanimously agreed.
1.6.12	An extraordinary General Assembly shall be held within six (6) months ofreceipt of a valid written request by the Secretary General. The Executive
Committee shall decide the date, time and place of the extraordinary General
Assembly.
1.6.13	To take valid decisions, the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly musthave at least a quorum of presence of one-third of its Member Federations withthe right to vote.
1.6.14	The minutes of the General Assembly shall be sent to the Member Federations
promptly after approval by the Council in its first meeting following the General
Assembly excluding the Council meeting dedicated to the elections of theCommittee members on the next day after the General Assembly.
1.7	COUNCIL
1.7.1	The Council may hold ordinary or extraordinary meetings.
1.7.2	The Council consists of the following members, representing both genders(minimum 4 per gender):1.7.2.1	The Executive Committee members;

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1.7.2.2	The Chairmen of the following Committees (2): Statutes and Eligibility, Medical;
1.7.2.3	Representatives of the Continental Confederation according to Article 1.21.7.
1.7.3	The Council has the powers assigned to it under this Constitution and other
Regulations and Rules, in particular the following:
1.7.3.1	To establish or amend Regulations and Rules upon recommendation by the
Executive Committee or any other Committee to the extent such competence
has not been assigned to the General Assembly or the Executive Committee
according to this Constitution. This includes in particular the competence toamend, create and approve:a) General Regulations,b) Anti-Doping Rules,c) Code of Ethics,d) Eligibility Rules;
e) Disciplinary Regulations.
1.7.3.2	To appoint replacements in case a vacancy in any of the ISSF bodies occurs;
any replacement shall serve for the remaining term of office;1.7.3.3	To elect members of the Committees for a two-(2)-year term with the exceptionof the members of the Athletes Committee;
1.7.3.4	To approve minutes of the General Assembly;
1.7.3.5	On proposal from an Ad-Hoc Awards Committee, to approve award distinctions
for outstanding service;
1.7.3.6	To acknowledge Committee reports.
1.7.3.7	To decide on Membership matters;
1.7.4	The ordinary Council meeting is held once a year upon proposal of the
President. Members must be informed at least sixty (60) days prior to themeeting about the date, time and place of the meeting as well as of thedraft agenda prepared by the Secretary General. Any Council member may
forward their own proposals for the agenda in writing in English and with ashort explanation as well as any supporting documents no later than forty(40) days prior to the Council meeting to the Secretary General. The final
agenda (including all supporting documents) must be submitted to the Council
members no later than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting by the Secretary
General.
1.7.5	At any meeting, the Council may take decisions when more than half (1/2) of
its members are present. Proxy voting is not allowed.
1.7.6	For urgent matters, as decided by the President and/or Secretary General,the decisions may be taken by postal or electronic vote with a two-third (2/3)
majority of the members who take part in the voting by casting their votes. The
quorum of such vote must be 1/2 of the members. Such decisions are put into
the minutes of the next Council meeting.
1.7.7	Upon proposal of the Executive Committee, the Council may suspend or expel
a member of the Executive Committee, the Council or a Committee as well as
any official or athlete, if such a member, official or athlete seriously violates thisConstitution, Regulations, the ISSF Code of Ethics or decisions of the ISSF.
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1.8

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1.8.1	The Executive Committee consists of the following members:
1.8.1.1	The ISSF President (1);1.8.1.2	Four Vice- Presidents (4); elected by the General Assembly represented byboth genders:
1.8.1.3	The Chairman of the Technical Committee and the Chairman of the Athletes
Committees (2);1.8.1.4	Five (5) representatives of the Continental Confederations (one from eachContinent) according to Article 1.21.7;
1.8.1.5	Five (5) ordinary members elected by the General Assembly representing bothgenders.
1.8.2	The Executive Committee has the powers assigned to it under this Constitution
and other Regulations and decisions by the General Assembly or Council, inparticular the following:
1.8.2.1	To ensure that decisions of the General Assembly and the Council are put into
effect;1.8.2.2	To appoint the Secretary General on proposal of the President;
1.8.2.3	To appoint the ISSF Treasurer from the members of the Executive Committeewith the responsibility to manage the financial assets of the ISSF;
1.8.2.4	To appoint an additional member to the Executive Committee representing theMember Federation of the host of the next Olympic Games for the same termof office as well as to dismiss the member;
1.8.2.5	To amend, create and approve:a) Technical Rules for shooting events,
b) Events that are recognized by the ISSF,
c) Commercial Rights and Sponsorship Rules;
 ) To adopt guidelines and procedures for ISSF bodies in line with thisdConstitution and the ISSF Regulations;
1.8.2.6	To designate a review committee to examine proposals to the General
Assembly;
1.8.2.7	To decide the hosts of the ISSF supervised competitions, including the
ISSF World Championships and to decide on the substitution of a Member
Federation as the host of an ISSF Championship in the case that the selectedhost is unable to fulfil its duties;
1.8.2.8	To designate delegates, representatives and juries for ISSF competitions andthe Olympic Games;
1.8.2.9	To decide on the dates, time and place of the ISSF General Assemblies;
1.8.2.10	To decide about the design and use of the ISSF logos and emblems;
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the Olympic Games” to be submitted to the IOC for approval;
1.8.2.13	To provisionally accept applicants for associated membership;
1.8.2.14	To temporarily suspend a Member Federation, if such Member Federation
does not meet the requirements for ISSF membership anymore, or in casesuch Member Federation has violated this Constitution or any other ISSF
Rules or Regulations;
1.8.2.15	To set up ad-hoc Committees and Commissions for a limited period of time
and/or for specific tasks and to determine the number of its members;
1.8.2.16	To act on matters not assigned either to the General Assembly or the Council;
1.8.2.17	To have the power to decide on all matters not covered in this Constitution.
Such decisions are to be made in accordance with the relevant IOC
Regulations. If no such regulations exist, the Executive Committee shall decideaccording to their duty to act fairly.
1.8.3	The Executive Committee will hold meetings at least twice a year. Executive
Committee Members must be informed at least sixty (60) days prior to themeetings about date, time and place of the meeting as well as the draft agenda
as approved by the President and elaborated by the Secretary General. Any
Executive Committee member may forward their own proposals for the agenda
in writing in English and with a short explanation as well as any supporting
documents no later than forty (40) days prior to the meeting to the Secretary
General. The final agenda (including all supporting documents) must be
submitted to the Executive Committee members no later than thirty (30) days
prior to the meeting by the Secretary General.
1.8.4	At any meeting, the Executive Committee may take decisions when more thanhalf (1/2) of its members are present. Proxy voting is not allowed.
1.8.5	For urgent matters, decisions may be taken by postal or electronic vote with a
two-thirds (2/3) majority of the valid votes cast. The quorum of such vote mustbe 1/2 of the members. Such decisions are put into the minutes of the next
Executive Committee meeting.
1.9	PRESIDENT
1.9.1	The President of the ISSF:
1.9.1.1	Provides leadership and direction to the ISSF;
1.9.1.2	Represents the ISSF and presides over all its activities;
1.9.1.3	Represents the ISSF in international sports organizations and in all legal
matters with the right for single representation of the ISSF;
1.9.1.4	Acts on behalf of the ISSF as circumstances require;1.9.1.5.	Chairs the meetings of the General Assembly, of the Council as well as of the
Executive Committee;
1.9.1.6	Ensures the proper observance of the Constitution and ISSF Regulations,
Rules as well as the decisions taken under them;
1.9.1.7	Supervises the execution of decisions and activities of ISSF Bodies;1.9.1.8	Ensures that the decisions taken by the Executive Committee are put into
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1.9.1.10	Performs special assignments on request of the Executive Committee orCouncil.
1.10

VICE- PRESIDENTS

1.10.1	The ISSF has four (4) Vice- Presidents elected by the General Assembly
represented by both genders.
1.10.2	The Vice- Presidents:
1.10.2.1	Support and assist the President and carry out duties assigned by the Council,
the Executive Committee, the President;
1.10.2.2	A Vice-President, appointed by the President, convenes and chairs theGeneral Assembly, the Council or the Executive Committee meetings;
1.10.2.3	In case no such appointment has been made, the Vice-President appointed
by the Executive Committee replaces the President when he cannot anymore
execute his duties due to an accident, illness, etc.; and1.10.2.4	When present at any ISSF Championship or activity, a Vice-President is thehighest ISSF representative and authority after the President.
1.11	SECRETARY GENERAL
1.11.1	The Secretary General is the head of administration of the ISSF, supervises alltasks performed at the ISSF Headquarters.
1.11.2	The Secretary General has the powers assigned to him by this Constitution,other Regulations and in particular the following:
1.11.2.1	Represents the ISSF in all legal matters with a single representation of theISSF;
1.11.2.2	Supervises and coordinates administrative services and activities;
1.11.2.3	Ensures the implementation, documentation and archiving of all decisions
taken by the General Assembly, the Council and the Executive Committee aswell as the Committees;
1.11.2.4	Reports on the activities of ISSF Headquarters at each meeting of the General
Assembly, the Council and of the Executive Committee;
1.11.2.5	Appoints and dismisses the staff working in the ISSF Headquarters;
1.11.2.6	Attends meetings of the General Assembly, the Council, the Executive
Committee as well as the Committees with voice but without vote;
1.11.2.7	Fulfils ISSF administrative responsibilities that include conducting ISSF
correspondence, preparing circular letters and reports and mailing summons tomeetings;
1.11.2.8	Performs special assignments on request of the Council, of the Executive
Committee, or of the President.
1.12

ISSF COMMITTEES

1.12.1	The ISSF has the following Committees with its number of members in addition
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1.12.1.1	The Technical Committee (12 members),
1.12.1.2	The Athletes Committee (9 members),
1.12.1.3	The Rifle Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.4	The Pistol Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.5	The Shotgun Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.6	The Running Target Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.7	The Target Sprint Committee (5 members),
1.12.1.8	The Judges Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.9	The Coaches Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.10	The Statutes and Eligibility Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.11	The Medical Committee (at least 7 members), and1.12.1.12	The Sustainability Committee (7 members)
1.12.2	Both genders must be represented in all Committees by at least two members.
1.12.3	Members of the Committees may act as judges for ISSF Championships
Juries, if the Executive Committee assigns them to do so and if they hold theappropriate licence.
1.12.4	The Committees act as advisory bodies within the ISSF. They shall assist,
support and advise ISSF Bodies with respect to all matters assigned tothem according to the provisions below. The ISSF Bodies shall obtainrecommendations from the Committee competent to the relevant matter.
1.12.5	The Executive Committee approves the Terms of References for eachCommittee. In such provisions, they may also define the decision-making
power of such a Committee in writing and without affecting the powers of theGeneral Assembly, the Council as well as the Executive Committee.
1.12.5.1	Membership in the Committees is personal and representation by proxy is not
permitted. While Committee members bring knowledge, skill, and expertisefrom the National Federations from which they are drawn, they must act in an
impartial and independent manner, serving only in the interests of ISSF.
1.12.5.2	The Chairmen and the Members of the Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target,
Target Sprint and Judges Committee must be holders of a current Judges’
Licence in their respective discipline to be eligible for election.
1.12.5.3	The Chairmen of the Judges, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target and Target
Sprint Committees are ex officio members of the Technical Committee.
1.12.6	The Chairmen of the Committees:
1.12.6.1	Shall report concerning Committee meetings and activities in the next meetingof the Council;
1.12.6.2	May advise ISSF bodies in urgent matters without a meeting of the membersof the respective Committee. In such cases, the Chairmen shall inform their
Committee members about the advice given; and1.12.6.3	Shall designate a recording secretary for each meeting.
1.12.7	The Committees meet, when necessary, at the invitation of the President andSecretary General, who shall approve the meeting in consultation with therespective Chairman. In general, meetings shall be held once a year. Notices
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documents should be sent to the participants at least thirty (30) days prior tothe meeting.
1.12.8	At any meeting, a Committee may take decisions when more than half (1/2) of
its members are present. Proxy voting is not allowed. The Chairman will castthe deciding vote in case of a tied vote.
1.12.9	Minutes of Committee meetings are for internal ISSF use only and may not be
published or distributed without the approval of the Secretary General.
1.12.10	Minutes of Committee meetings must be sent to the Secretary General who
forwards them to the Council.
1.13

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

1.13.1	The Technical Committee shall:
1.13.1.1	Assist different disciplines (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target, Target
Sprint) in the development of shooting rules and the sport of shooting;
1.13.1.2	Coordinate and review general and rules proposals for different shooting
events and submit them for discussion and approval to the Council.
1.13.1.3	Coordinate and review proposals from the Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running
Target and Target Sprint Committees;
1.13.1.4	Evaluate and assist in the development of range designs, range equipment
and operational procedures for all ISSF Championships; and1.13.1.5	Approve technical equipment as required.
1.14

ATHLETES COMMITTEE

1.14.1	The Athletes Committee consists of 10 (ten) members comprising the
Chairman and nine (9) members of which three (3) are from shotgun, three (3)from rifle and three (3) from pistol. Six (6) members are elected by the athletes(two (2) of each discipline). Three (3) members are appointed by the Executive
Committee (one (1) of each discipline) considering the representation of theContinental Confederations pursuant to Article 1.14.3 and the number ofvotes received by the athletes. The Chairman shall be elected by and fromamong the nine (9) members of the Athletes Committee. After the electionof the Chairman the athlete with the highest number of votes corresponding
to the Chairman’s discipline shall be adapted as tenth (10th) member of theAthletes Committee. Further details on the electoral rules shall be set out in theprocedural regulations concerning the Athletes Committee.
1.14.2	The Athletes Committee must have at least four members of each gender.
1.14.3	The Athletes Committee shall consist of at least one athlete from Member
Federations of every Continental Confederation.
1.14.4	The Athletes Committee’s duties include:
1.14.4.1	Gathering information and opinions from athletes on their needs and problems
with regard to the Olympic Games and major ISSF Competitions;1.14.4.2	Consulting with athletes in the evaluation of the rules and regulations of theshooting sports and subsequently provide feedback to the ISSF;

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1.14.4.3	Establishing contacts and coordinating activities with the Athlete Committees of
the IOC, NOCs, Continental and National Federations;1.14.4.4	Participating in working groups, to ensure the best possible conditions for the
training, accommodation and living conditions for the athletes as well as for the
conduct of the ISSF competitions;1.14.4.5	Engaging actively with initiatives and projects that protect and support clean
athletes on and off the field of play;
1.14.4.6	Establishing a direct link between athletes within the ISSF;
1.14.4.7	Reporting through its Chairman to the Executive Committee and Council
concerning its meetings and activities.
1.14.5	The Council will establish further election and other procedural regulations for
the Athletes Committee.
1.14.6	A representative member of the Athletes Committee may attend meetings ofother ISSF Committees with voice but without vote.
1.14.7	The provisions established for the Committees also apply to the Athletes
Committee
1.15	RIFLE, PISTOL, SHOTGUN, RUNNING TARGET, TARGET SPRINTCOMMITTEES
1.15.1	Committees are established for each discipline of the ISSF recognizedshooting sport.
1.15.2	They recommend changes to the respective shooting rules to the TechnicalCommittee and Council, and must consider all technical questions relating
to the organization of competitions, competition procedures and arms andequipment in their respective disciplines, including the preparation of ruleinterpretations.
1.15.3	Each Committee shall submit the minutes of each meeting to the TechnicalCommittee.
1.16

JUDGES COMMITTEE

1.16.1	The Judges Committee shall:
1.16.1.1	Provide guidelines for international judges;
1.16.1.2	Create educational programmes for judges and referees;
1.16.1.3	Prepare, conduct and approve courses for judges and jury members;
1.16.1.4	Approve applications for judges’ licences;
1.16.1.5	Approve applications for shotgun referee licences; and1.16.1.6	Propose jury members for ISSF Championships to the Executive Committee.
1.17	COACHES COMMITTEE
1.17.1	The Coaches Committee shall:
1.17.1.1	Gather information and opinions on coaches needs and problems during
training and ISSF Championships;
1.17.1.2	Voice recommendations on these issues to the relevant ISSF Bodies;
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1.17.1.4	Promote coaching within the sport;
1.17.1.5	Establish links between coaches within the ISSF; and1.17.1.6	Report through its Chairman to the Executive Committee and Council
concerning its meetings and activities.
1.17.2	The provisions established for the Committees also apply to the Coaches
Committee.
1.18

STATUTES AND ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE

1.18.1The Statutes and Eligibility Committee shall:

1.18.1.1	Study the legal implications of proposed amendments to the ISSF Constitution
and other ISSF Rules and Regulations;1.18.1.2	Study and prepare rule changes regarding athlete eligibility, marketingand sponsorship and regulations for individual participation in ISSF
Championships; and1.18.1.3	Coordinate and review the drafting of amendments to the Constitution.
1.19

MEDICAL COMMITTEE

1.19.1	The Medical Committee shall:
1.19.1.1	Advise relevant ISSF Bodies regarding sports medicine and medical matters
as well as matters relating to the IOC Medical Code and/or the WADA Code;1.19.1.2	Support the organization and execution of anti-doping controls in ISSF
Championships; and1.19.1.3	Promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and research in sport
medicine matters through events and publications.
1.20

PRESIDENT OF HONOUR AND HONORARY MEMBER

1.20.1	The General Assembly may grant the title of “President of Honour” or“Honorary Member” for meritorious service to shooting sport.
1.20.2	The Executive Committee shall make these proposals.
1.20.3	The President of Honour is invited to attend the Olympic Games, the WorldChampionships, and the General Assemblies.
1.20.4	The Honorary Member is invited to attend the General Assemblies.
1.20.5	The President of Honour and Honorary Members have the right to offer advice,
but they have no voting right.
1.20.6	The status of a President of Honour or an Honorary Member may be withdrawn
by decision of the General Assembly.
1.21

CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATIONS

1.21.1	The purpose of the Continental Confederations is to maintain, to strengthen
and to develop the sport of shooting in accordance with the Constitution andthe Regulations of the ISSF and to strengthen the bonds of friendship andgood relations among the Member Federations.
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1.21.2	ISSF recognizes the Continental Confederations which are composed of
National Federations belonging in principle to same territory of a Continent.
1.21.3	Each Federation may only belong to one single Confederation. A change ofConfederation is subject to the approval of the parties involved including the
ISSF Council.
1.21.4	The relationship between ISSF and the Confederation is regulated by specific
ISSF Regulations or by contract.
1.21.5	ISSF recognizes the following five Continental Confederations:- African Shooting Sport Federation (ASSF)- Shooting Confederation of the Americans (CAT)- Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC)- European Shooting Confederation (ESC)- Oceania Shooting Confederation (OSC)
1.21.6	The objectives of the Continental Confederations are:1.21.6.1	To promote the shooting sport within its territory in a spirit of peace,
understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on account of politics,
gender, religion, race or any other reason;
1.21.6.2	To maintain good relations with and cooperate with the ISSF for the promotion
and development of the shooting sport;
1.21.6.3	To organize Continental Championships on regular basis;
1.21.6.4	To organize ISSF competitions in agreement with the ISSF Executive
Committee; To encourage the promotion of traditional Regional Championships
and other major shooting competitions within the Continent;
1.21.6.5	To maintain relations between the National Member Federations in order topromote the development of shooting sport within the Continent;
1.21.6.6	To promote the exchange of experience by organizing lectures, debates,
conferences or courses in close collaboration and in line with the ISSF policies;
1.21.6.7	To participate in realization of the ISSF development and educational
programmes;
1.21.6.8	To promote the knowledge of the shooting sport through mass media.
1.21.7	The Continental Confederations must be represented in the ISSF Executive
Committee and in the Council according to the following formula which
determines the respective number of continental representatives for theelectoral term:
1.21.7.1	Continental Confederation with up to 15 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member
1.21.7.2	Continental Confederations with 16-25 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member and 1 Council member
1.21.7.3	Continental Confederations with 26-35 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member and 2 Council members
1.21.7.4	Continental Confederations with 36-45 ISSF Member Federations – 1
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Executive Committee member and 4 Council Members
1.21.8	All representatives of the Continental Confederations in the Executive
Committee and Council must represent different ISSF Member Federations
and be elected by respective statutory bodies of the respective Continental
Confederation.
1.21.9	Both genders must represent a Continental Confederation in the Council incase it may have more than two members in the Council.
1.21.10	The respective statutory body of a Continental Confederation may substituteits representative in the ISSF Executive Committee and the Council at any time
but only once for the remaining term of office of the Executive Committee andthe Council.
1.21.11	The Continental Confederations must submit reports on their activities to eachmeeting of the Council.
1.22

AUDITORS

1.22.1	The Executive Committee must appoint an external professional auditing
company.
1.22.2	The appointed company must examine the accounts as well as financial
documents and transactions and give a report to the Council and the General
Assembly.
1.23

FINANCIAL POLICY

1.23.1	The financial year runs from January 1st to December 31st.
1.23.2	The yearly Preliminary Budgets and Balances must be approved by the
Executive Committee upon proposal of the Secretary General.
1.23.3	In each meeting of the Executive Committee, the Secretary General must
report on the financial status of the ISSF.
1.24	LANGUAGES
1.24.1	The following seven languages are recognized as the official languages of the
ISSF during meetings: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chineseand Arabic. The Executive Committee may permit the use of other languages
in the meetings and the General Assemblies.
1.24.2	However, English is the permanent working language in which the Constitution,
the regulations, rules and minutes as well as legal or official communications
must be provided and published. The resolution of disputes must be conductedin the English language. The matters to be proposed for discussions at theGeneral Assemblies must be sent by the Member Federations to the President
or the Secretary General in the English language only.
1.24.3	In World and Continental Championships, the language of the host country
may be used in the programme, instructions, announcements, etc. in addition
to English.
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least ninety (90) days before the General Assembly of at least five (5) Member
Federations. The Organizing Committee of the General Assemblies may add
any language for simultaneous translation at their own cost.
1.24.5	In the case of disagreement in the interpretation of documents, the English text
shall prevail.
1.25	RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
Any final decision rendered by the ISSF may be submitted exclusively to
the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, which will
resolve the dispute definitively in accordance with the Code of sports-related
arbitration. The language of the proceedings shall be English. The time limit
for the appeal to be filed is twenty-one days after the reception of the decision
concerning the appeal. Any decision taken by CAS will be final and binding on
all parties concerned.
1.26	ALTERATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
1.26.1	Proposals must be submitted to the Secretary General at least three(3) months before the General Assembly and distributed to the Member
Federations and Council at least two (2) months before the General Assembly.
1.26.2	The General Assembly may only adopt changes in the Constitution if at least
half of all Member Federations with voting rights are present. In order to bevalid, any change needs at least the support of two-thirds (2/3) of the valid
votes cast.
1.27	DISSOLUTION OF THE FEDERATION
1.27.1	A demand for dissolution of the Federation must be received six (6) months
before the General Assembly and mailed to all Member Federations and theCouncil five (5) months before the General Assembly.
1.27.2	The dissolution of the Federation must be approved by a three- quarters (3/4)
majority in the General Assembly at which at least half (1/2) of all Member
Federations with voting rights are represented.
1.28	REGISTRATION OF THE FEDERATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLES 2.2
1.28.1	The Federation has its Headquarters in Munich, Germany, and is legally
registered under the name: “International Shooting Sport Federation,
registered society (ISSF)” (Internationaler Schiess- Sportverband,
eingetragener Verein, ISSF) by the Amtsgericht Muenchen, Registergericht VR
10152.
1.28.2	The Federation observes, exclusively and without reservation, beneficial
purposes according to the section “Tax aid and abet” of the Tax laws ofGermany. It acts selflessly and observes primarily non-profit making purposes.
1.28.3	Funds of the Federation may only be used for constitutional purposes.
Members receive no financial gain from the Federation. No person must
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the German Government, any remaining assets must be given to the National
Olympic Committee with the injunction for exclusive use for beneficial purposes
for the international shooting sport.
1.28.5	Alterations to this Constitution and dissolution of the Federation must bereported to the Finance Office of the place of registry.
1.29	FINAL PROVISION
1.29.1	In ISSF provisions, the use of masculine form shall be interpreted also to referto the feminine or any other genders.
1.30

APPROVALThis Constitution was approved by the Extraordinary General Assembly of the
UIT on July 27th, 1980 in Moscow, and replaced the “Constitution of the UIT,
Edition 1978”. This edition includes amendments and corrections approved by
the General Assemblies on July 15th, 1998 in Barcelona, ESP, on March 21st,
2000 in Sydney, AUS, on April 18th, 2004 in Athens, GRE, on April 10th, 2008
in Beijing, CHN, and on 7th December 2019 in Munich, GER.

1.31	TRANSITORY
1.31.1	All decisions taken according to the previous version of the Constitution will
stay effective until they are realized or changed. All persons elected to any
ISSF Body before this version of the Constitution became effective mustcomplete their term of office. All amendments decided in the Extraordinary
General Assembly on December 7th, 2019 in Munich, GER, shall become
effective immediately, except indicated otherwise and except all changes inrespect to the composition of ISSF Bodies and Articles 1.4.6.3 and 1.4.6.4
which shall become effective for and as of the first elections after 7th
December 2019.
1.31.2	The Member Federations have to amend their Constitutions to be compliant
with this new ISSF Constitution until 31 December 2020.
1.31.3	The Continental Confederations have to amend their Constitutions to becompliant with this new ISSF Constitution until 31 December 2021.

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This section contains a more detailed description of the roles and duties of all ISSF
Officials and Personnel than the information contained within the Constitution, acting
as support to The Constitution it is intended as guidance. It should be read alongside
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2.2

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

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STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

2.1.1	Every person elected to a position in any ISSF body serves solely in
the interest of, and is responsible to the Federation. In performing his
responsibilities he must ensure that all provisions of the Constitution, General
Regulations and other rules of the ISSF will therefore be given priority in alldecisions.
2.1.2	All persons elected or appointed to the ISSF serve on an honorary basis andwithout salary.
2.1.3	By accepting election or appointment everyone agrees to devote the timenecessary to accomplish the duties required by their position.
2.2

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

2.2.1

President
Objectives
Successful leadership and direction of the ISSF ensuring a balanced promotionof all sections and activities of the amateur shooting sport and also observing
the needs of tradition and development.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Convenes and presides over Assemblies and meetings according to theConstitution.
Supervises the execution of decisions; activities of ISSF bodies; ensures theproper observance of the Constitution, General Regulations and other rules.
Ensures that the ISSF obligations to Member Federations, Continental
Confederations, Organizing Committees and International or National Sport
Organizations are fulfilled. Represents the ISSF in legal matters in conjunction
with the Secretary General.
Acts on behalf of, or represents, the ISSF, as circumstances require.
Authority
Acts as Chairman of the General Assembly, the Administrative Council and the
Executive Committee.
Acts in urgent cases on matters not provided for in the Constitution or General
Regulations. Such actions, however, require subsequent approval by the
Administrative Council or Executive Committee.

2.2.2

Vice-Presidents
Objectives
Support and assist the President in leading and directing the ISSF.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
As delegated by the President, convene and preside at ISSF meetings in the
President’s absence or at his request.
Carry out duties assigned by the Administrative Council or Executive
Committee or as requested by the President.
Perform special assignments or assist and supervise specific parts of ISSF
activities on a permanent basis on request of the Executive Committee or the
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Act on behalf of the President in his absence or on his request.
2.2.3

Secretary General
Objectives
Operates the Headquarters for efficient conduct of all ISSF business.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Represents the ISSF in legal matters together with the President.
Acts as ISSF Treasurer.
Represents the President at his request.
As set-out in 1.11.2.6 the Secretary General can attend meetings of all
Committees but does not have a vote, this includes the Executive Committee.
Performs duties defined in description of Headquarters operations.
Authority
Full authority over all ISSF employees. For further details see description of
Headquarters operations.

2.2.4

Members of the Committees
Objectives
Assistance, support and advice to the Administrative Council and the Executive
Committee in all matters assigned to them.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
All Committees of the ISSF shall deal with all matters within their field ofinterest as an advisory body and shall be responsible for the technical andother activities assigned to them by the Constitution or the Administrative
Council and the Executive Committee.
All members of the Committees act and vote as independent members and not
as representatives of their National Federations.
Each Chairman must designate his substitute in the event of his absence, anda Recording Secretary for each meeting.
Authority
Each Chairman represents his Committee in the Administrative Council. The
Committee
Chairman may act on behalf of his Committee in urgent cases, and on
request of the President, Secretary General, the Administrative Council, or the
Executive Committee. He must inform his Committee members of any action
taken.

2.3

RULES FOR MEETINGS

2.3.1

Frequency
The ISSF Committees meet as stated in the Constitution, on request of the
President, Secretary General, the Administrative Council, or the Executive
Committee, or on request by a Committee Chairman.

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2.3.2

Notices
Notices for Committee meetings will be sent by the Secretary General. For
this purpose the Chairman must submit the agenda, documents and any otherinformation for the meeting early enough to permit mailing of the notices atleast two (2) months in advance of the meeting date.

2.3.3

Recording Secretary
The Chairman must appoint a Recording Secretary for each meeting. The
Recording Secretary will prepare minutes, which must be signed by the
Chairman after agreement by the members who attended. The minutes mustbe submitted to the Secretary General within two (2) months of the meeting.

2.3.4

Order of Business2.3.4.1

Appointment of Recording Secretary.

2.3.4.2

Roll-call of Members attending.

2.3.4.3

Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.

2.3.4.4

Review of Actions and Outstanding business from these minutes.

2.3.4.5

New business on the agenda.

2.3.4.6

Recommended place, date and time of the next meeting.

2.3.5

Quorum and Voting Procedure
A quorum in Committee meetings is 50 % of the members (including the
Chairman), unless otherwise stated in the Constitution. Proxy voting is not
permitted. Each member of the Committee has one (1) vote. The Chairman
in the case of a tie, shall cast the deciding vote. All decisions are taken by
open ballot, except when a secret vote is requested by 50 % or more of themembers present. A postal vote may be conducted in the interval between
meetings. When a postal vote is required, the Chairman must send to eachmember (and a copy to the ISSF Headquarters) a clear statement of thequestion to be voted upon, with a request that each member must return
his vote before a stated date. Within eight (8) days of closing the postal
vote, the Chairman must send a report and the result of the vote to the ISSF
Headquarters. A non-response will be taken to signify an affirmative vote.

2.4	RULES FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN SECTION COMMITTEES AND
THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Whenever a Section Committee deals with matters concerning the formulationof shooting regulations or rule interpretation (Art. 1.12.4 of the Constitution),
the Chairman must submit a report and copy of the documents to the
Chairman of the Technical Committee within 10 days after the meeting (Art.
1.13.1.1, 1.13.1.2 and 1.13.1.3 of the Constitution). If the Technical Committee
considers that a re-examination of the proposal is necessary, the Chairman of
the Technical Committee will inform the Chairman of the Section Committee
concerned as soon as possible, however, not later than two (2) months after
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2.5	ISSF HEADQUARTERS
2.5.1	The ISSF Headquarters, under direction of the Secretary General, conducts
the business of the ISSF. Correspondence, preparation of circular letters andreports, preparation and mailing of summons to meetings are, among others,
the duties of the Headquarters.
2.5.2	All work, communications and decisions arising from the Constitution or
action by the General Assembly, the Administrative Council and the Executive
Committee is carried out as a matter of course by the Headquarters under
supervision of the Executive Committee. The Secretary General is directly
responsible to the President for operation of the Headquarters.
2.5.3	All affairs related to finances such as accounting and ISSF budget preparation
are performed by the ISSF Headquarters. The President of the ISSF is kept
currently informed as to the state of affairs and must give his approval on allimportant matters. A short financial report is presented at each meeting to the
Administrative Council and the Executive Committee.
2.5.4	The President, Administrative Council Members and Executive Committee
Members will all receive a copy of documents concerning any matter of special
importance.
2.5.5	The Secretary General is the employer of all who work in the Headquartersof the ISSF. This will be in conformity with the labour laws in effect at theheadquarters of the ISSF, with regard to all related matters. The Executive
Committee and the Administrative Council will be informed of all current
important personnel matters at their next meeting.
2.5.6	The Secretary General will work independently, within the limits of his authority.
In his capacity as Secretary General, and as a member of the Executive
Committee, he has the right and duty at all times to coordinate the work of thevarious ISSF bodies. He is responsible for covering the financial obligations of
the ISSF while remaining within the budget. The direction of the transactions
and entering into contracts with other organizations, sporting or otherwise,commercial firms, etc. are within the usual authority of the Secretary General;
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PURPOSE

3.2

ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.3

ISSF EVENTS

3.4

RANKING SYSTEM

3.5

ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.6

RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES

3.7

PARTICIPATION AND ISSF ATHLETES

3.8

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

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PURPOSE

3.1.1	The General Regulations of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
govern shooting sport competitions (Championships) according to Articles
1.1.4.1, 1.1.4.8 and 1.1.4.9 ISSF Constitution.
3.2

ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.2.1	ISSF Championships are divided in three categories concerning therequirements for Organizers and the conditions that they have to fulfil:
Those requirements are specified in the Guidelines for Organizing ISSF
Championships (A separate Manual, available at the ISSF Headquarters).
Level 1
- World Championships- World Championships Rifle/Pistol- World Championships Shotgun- Final Tournament of the Year
- World Cups with Olympic Quota Places allocation-	Continental Championships/Continental Games with Olympic Quota Places
allocation
Level 2
- World Cups
- World Championships Running Target- World Championships Juniors- Youth Olympic Games Qualifying competitions- Continental Championships
Level 3- Grand Prix tournaments- Other competitions organized according to the ISSF Rules and Regulations
3.2.2	The ISSF Championships are organized by Member Federations that arechosen by the Executive Committee.
3.2.3

World Championships

3.2.3.1	World Championships for all events must be organized every four years, twoyears after the Olympic Games. In other years, with the exception of the year
in which the Olympic Games take place, separate World Championships
for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events must be organized. WorldChampionships Juniors for all events must be organized every two years
in the year of the Olympic Games and the second year after the Olympic
Games (even numbered years). Continental Championships should beorganized at least every two (2) years as decided by the respective Continental
Confederations.
[As of 1 January 2025 (i.e., relevant for World Championships to be organized
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3.2.3.2 	World Championships for all events among Men and Women must beorganized every four years, two years after the Olympic Games. In otheryears, with the exception of the year in which the Olympic Games take place,separate World Championships for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events
among Men and Women must be organized.
World Championships Juniors for all events among Men Junior and Women
Junior must be organized every two years in the year of the Olympic Gamesand the second year after the Olympic Games (even numbered years).
In other years (uneven numbered years), separate World Championships
Juniors for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events among Men Junior and
Women Junior must be organized.
Continental Championships should be organized at least every two (2) years
as decided by the respective Continental Confederations.
3.2.4

Application for ISSF Championships
A Member Federation desiring to organize an ISSF Championship must submit
its application to the Secretary General at least one (1) month in advance of
the Executive Committee meeting where the host federation will be chosen.

3.2.4.1

The application should include:a) An official statement from the appropriate government agency and/or National Olympic Committee, indicating the support to be given to theorganization of the Championships;b) A statement that all the requirements of the ISSF Constitution will beobserved;c) A statement that the organizing federation will invite all ISSF Member
Federations;d) A description of the existing or proposed shooting ranges and othernecessary facilities that must meet ISSF requirements;e) Information regarding the proposed organization, cost of accommodation,
time of transportation to and from ranges, transportation fees for transfer
airport – official hotel – airport and any training fees;f) A statement listing the events the Federation proposes to include in the
programme.

3.2.5 	If no application is received, or if the Federation selected to organize the WorldChampionships withdraws, the Executive Committee must select another
Federation to organize the World Championships. Or, if no single Federation
can be found, select neighbouring Federations to organize the WorldChampionships together in separate groups of events.
3.2.6 	Withdrawal is only possible with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Unapproved withdrawal is subject to the assessment of a fine, or thesuspension of membership or the suspension of participation at ISSF
Championships for a certain time to be decided by the Council.

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ISSF EVENTS

3.3.1

Events recognized by the ISSF in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines are:Name of Event
10m Air Rifle
50m Rifle 3 Positions
50m Rifle Prone
300m Rifle 3 Positions
300m Rifle Prone
300m Standard Rifle
10m Air Pistol
25m Pistol
25m Rapid Fire Pistol
25m Centre Fire Pistol
25m Standard Pistol
50m Pistol
Trap
Double Trap
Skeet
10m Running Target
10m Running Target Mixed
50m Running Target
50m Running Target Mixed
Target Sprint

3.3.2

The ISSF recognizes individual, Mixed Team, Team and Open events.

3.3.2.1 	Individual events are events in which individual athletes of the same gendercompete against each other.
3.3.2.2

Mixed Team events are for the Teams with two members, one of each gender.

3.3.2.3 	Team events are for Teams with three (3) members of the same gender. Only
full Teams of three (3) athletes will be ranked in the Team results list.
3.3.2.4	Open events are individual events with athletes of both genders competing
together in one event.
3.3.3	Formats of the ISSF recognized events must be approved by the Executive
Committee.
3.3.4 	New events can be added to the list of ISSF recognized events after thefollowing conditions have been met:
3.3.4.1

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3.3.4.2 	the Executive Committee (Article 1.8.2.5 ISSF Constitution) approves therules.
3.3.5	Olympic Events (ISSF recognized events included in the programme of the
Olympic Games by the IOC)
Olympic Events are conducted in accordance with Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun
Technical rules approved by the Executive Committee in accordancewith Article 1.8.2.12 of the ISSF Constitution. Each Olympic event has a“Qualification” round and a “Final.”
3.3.6

Programme of the ISSF Championships

3.3.6.1 	The programme of the ISSF Championships is composed of the ISSF
recognized events and must be approved by the Executive Committee.
3.3.6.2	The mandatory events of the respective ISSF Championship programme
are determined by the Executive Committee and additional events may be
included upon proposal by the Organizers.
The list of mandatory events approved by the Executive Committee can befound at the start of section 6 General Technical Rules.
3.3.6.3 	If 300m Rifle events cannot be included, the Executive Committee shouldchoose a national federation to organize a separate 300m Rifle WorldChampionship in the same year as the World Championships.
3.3.6.4 	If Running Target events cannot be included, the Executive Committee shouldchoose a national federation to organize a separate Running Target WorldChampionship in the same year as the World Championships.
3.3.6.5 	In all ISSF Championships a “Qualification” round and the “Final” areconducted in the Olympic events in Individual, Mixed Team, and Team events
that are part of the respective Championship’s programme.
3.3.7 	Events in the Continental Championships are decided by the Continental
Confederations and must be events recognized by the ISSF.
3.4

RANKING SYSTEM

3.4.1 	The ISSF establishes official Rankings that determine the placing of athletes
according to their achievements in the ISSF Championships during adesignated time frame.
3.4.2 	The ISSF Ranking system is established by the Executive Committee.
The current ISSF Ranking system can be found under Annex 3 to the General
Regulations.
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ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.5.1

General3.5.1.1 	After the host of the ISSF Championship is approved by the Executive
Committee, the ISSF and the respective National Federation must sign the
Host Federation Agreement (HFA) within 30 days after the approval.
3.5.1.2 	Every National Federation that earns the right to host the ISSF Championshipmust create an Organizing Committee responsible for administrating anddelivering the Championship according to ISSF General Regulations, the HFAand the Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships.

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cooperation with the ISSF Headquarters and the Technical Delegate/s.
3.5.2 	To coordinate the cooperation with Organizers of the ISSF Championships
and to control the fulfilment of all the obligations for the preparations of thecompetitions by the Organizers, the ISSF Executive Committee appoints one(1) or two (2) Technical Delegates.
3.5.2.1 	In order that the Technical Delegates can carry out these responsibilities, theymust be invited at the expense of the ISSF to the site of the Championships atleast once, 10 to 12 months before the Championship, and again, not less than
three (3) days before the official arrival day.
3.5.2.2 	Technical Delegates must have experience of officiating at major ISSF
Championships and shall not be members of the federation(s) hosting therespective ISSF Championship.
3.5.3 	To control the fulfilment of the ISSF General Technical Rules during thecompetitions and to guarantee the objective outcome of official results andrankings, a Competition Jury must be appointed for all ISSF Championships.
3.5.3.1 	Members of the Competition Jury must be approved by the Executive
Committee.
3.5.3.2 	The Competition Jury must include judges with experience of officiating at
major ISSF Championships in respective disciplines, result production andequipment control.
3.5.3.3 	The exact number of the Competition Jury members depends upon the levelof the ISSF Championship, the competition schedule, and the existence ofsufficient numbers of experienced range officers, supporting officials andreferees provided by the Organizers.
3.5.3.4 	All members of the Competition Jury must have a valid respective ISSF Judges
licence.
3.5.3.5 	The Chairman of the Competition Jury is personally responsible for theobjective outcome of all results and rankings at the ISSF Championship.
3.5.3.6

Technical Delegates are authorized to create a Jury of Appeal, if necessary.

3.5.3.7 	The Jury of Appeal must consist of three (3) to five (5) members, including achairman. One (1) member should be from the national federation organizing
the Championship.
3.5.4 	The travel expenses of the Technical Delegates, Jury members and other ISSF
appointed officials are borne by the Organizing Committee up to a maximum of€1,300. A per diem of €50,00 per day is paid by the ISSF.
The costs for accommodation of the Technical Delegates, Jury Members andthe ISSF appointed officials are borne by the Organizing Committee.
The costs for the local transportation of the Technical Delegates, Jury
Members and other ISSF appointed officials are borne by the Organizing
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RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES

3.6.1

The following range installations are required:
World
Championships

Olympic
Games

World Cups

Grand Prix

Final
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300m targets

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50m targets

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60

60

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25m targets

10 groups

6 groups

8 groups

6 groups

3 groups

Trap

5

3

5

3

1

Double Trap

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Skeet

5

3

5

3

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50m Running
Target Ranges

2

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10m Running
Target Ranges

4

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10m Air Rifle
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60

60

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3.6.1.1	Upon any proposal of the Organizers and approval of the Executive Committee
the number of 10m and 50m targets in the Qualification Hall can be lower than
indicted in 6.4.1, dependent on the expected number of participants and thepreliminary competition schedule.
3.6.1.2	Upon any proposal of the Organizers and approval of the Executive Committee
the number of Trap and Skeet ranges for Qualification can be lower than
indicated in 6.4.1, but a Final Range must be provided.
3.6.2

Result Production

3.6.2.1 	The competitions venue must be equipped in accordance with the official ISSF
General Technical Rules.
3.6.2.2 	Electronic target systems, of makers and models approved by the ISSF must
be used for Rifle and Pistol events Qualification and Final stages at all ISSF
Championships.
3.6.2.3 	The ISSF Technical Delegates are responsible for examining the ranges andother facilities to ensure that they meet ISSF standards and are suitable for
conducting Championships. The Technical Committee will provide checklists
in accordance with the ISSF Rules and Regulations for use by the TechnicalDelegates in examining the ranges and facilities (available from ISSF
Headquarters).
3.6.2.4 	Ranges to be used for World Championships should be completed one (1)year in advance. If the range is not completed, the detailed plans, construction
schedule and financial plan must be submitted to the Secretary General one(1) year in advance, and the range must be completed three (3) months inadvance.

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PARTICIPATION AND ISSF ATHLETES

3.7.1 	Only ISSF Member Federations may participate in the ISSF Championships.
Member Federations participating in Continental Championships andContinental Games must be members of the Continental Confederation.
3.7.2 	An ISSF Member Federation that is not accepted as a member by its
own Continental Confederation, or is not allowed to participate in its
own Continental Championships, may be invited by another Continental
Confederation to participate in its Continental Championships and Continental
Games with the right to awards and records.
3.7.3	Team officials participating in ISSF Championships must abide by the ISSF
Rules and Regulations
3.7.4

ISSF Athletes

3.7.4.1 	To participate in any of the ISSF Championships all athletes must obtain an
ISSF ID Number and sign an “Athlete’s Declaration”.
3.7.4.2 	Any athlete must be a national of the country he/she represents.
3.7.4.3 	All disputes relating to the determination of the country which an athlete may
represent shall be resolved by the ISSF Executive Committee.
3.7.4.4 	An athlete who is a national of two (2) or more countries at the same time
may represent either one (1) of them, as he may select. However, after
having represented one (1) country in the Olympic Games or in any ISSF
Championships, he may not represent another country unless he meets theconditions set forth in paragraphs below that apply to persons who havechanged their nationality or acquired a new nationality.
3.7.4.5 	An athlete who has represented one (1) country in the Olympic Games or in
any ISSF Championship, and who has changed his nationality or acquired a
new nationality, may participate in ISSF Championships to represent his new
country provided that at least three (3) years have passed since the athlete last
represented his former country. This period may be reduced or even cancelled,with the agreement of the Federations concerned and the ISSF Executive
Committee, which takes into account the circumstances of each case.
3.7.4.6 	If an associated State, province or overseas department, a country or colony
acquires independence, if a country becomes incorporated within anothercountry by reason of a change of border, if a country merges with anothercountry, or if a new NOC is recognized by the IOC, an athlete may continue torepresent the country to which he belongs or belonged. However, he may, if heprefers, elect to represent his country or be entered in ISSF Championships by
his new Federation when recognized by the ISSF. This particular choice may
be made only once.
3.7.4.7 	Furthermore, in all cases in which an athlete would be eligible to participate
in ISSF Championships, either by representing another country than his or byhaving the choice as to the country which such athlete intends to represent,
the ISSF Executive Committee may take all decisions of a general or individual
nature with regard to issues resulting from nationality, citizenship, domicile orresidence of any athlete, including the duration of any waiting period.
3.7.4.8 	The period following naturalization may be reduced or even cancelled withthe agreement of the two (2) National Federations concerned and the final
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number reflecting the new nationality.
3.7.4.10 	An official declaration of eligibility for each athlete will be required from theMember Federation.
3.7.4.11 	Age of ISSF Athletes
There is no age limit for participation in ISSF Championships.
3.7.4.12 	Juniors
Athletes will remain as Juniors until the 31st December of the year in which
they become 21 years of age. Any athlete born between the 1st January andthe 31st December, will cease to be a Junior on the 31st December of thatyear. Juniors may participate in all ISSF Championships and the Olympic
Games as members of their national team.
3.7.4.13 	The final ranking at the ISSF Championships can be established showing
Juniors but an athlete can be part of the final ranking in one category only.
3.7.4.14 	Events for Juniors should be chosen from the recognized ISSF events, or be
events designed to support the development of junior athletes.
3.7.4.15 	Events for Juniors should be included in Continental Championships bydecision of the Continental Confederation.
3.7.5

The number of participants in the ISSF Championships

3.7.5.1 	The number of participants from each nation is determined by the ISSF
Executive Committee.
3.7.5.2 	In the World Championships each nation can enter a maximum of three (3)athletes in Individual events, two (2) Mixed Teams in respective Mixed Team
events and one (1) Team in the respective Team events.
3.7.5.3 	In the World Championships, each nation can enter a maximum of six (6)Junior athletes in Individual Events. A maximum of three (3) athletes of one
nation (the three top ranked after Qualification) may proceed to the Final.
3.7.5.4 	In the other ISSF Championships each nation can enter a maximum of five(5) athletes in individual events but only three (3) of them can be registered tocompete in the Final for the medals. The other two (2) can only compete forthe ranking points.
3.7.5.5 	Any of the athletes entered in an ISSF Championship can be registered for theMixed Team and Team events while respecting the number of Mixed Teams
and Teams allowed to be entered by one nation.
3.7.5.6 	Replacements of the athletes may be made only in the Team events, but only
from those already registered for this Championship.
3.7.5.7 	When events for Juniors are scheduled in the World Championships,
the number of athletes allowed per event is the same as in the WorldChampionship Juniors.
3.7.5.8 	In World Championships, juniors may participate in the men’s and the women’scompetitions, but in one (1) category only at the same Championships (placeand dates).

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in this event as a member of the national team, even if they participate inanother junior event in the same Championship.
3.7.5.10 	The participating federation is responsible for the travel and living expenses ofteam members. The Organizing Committee must provide transportation fromthe local airport or railway station to the official hotels and from the official
hotels to the range. The cost for transfer from the airport(s) to the official hotels
and back may be charged when approved by the Executive Committee of the
ISSF.
3.8

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

3.8.1 	The ISSF General Regulations and the applicable current ISSF General
Technical Rules and respective rules for the disciplines will govern the conduct
of events in all ISSF Championships.
3.8.2

Programmes

3.8.2.1 	The Preliminary Programme prepared by the Organizing Committee mustbe submitted by the Technical Delegate to the ISSF Secretary General for
examination at least 8 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.2.2 	The schedule for the mandatory events of the World Championships should
not exceed sixteen (16) days. At the option of the Organizing Committee,
the ranges may be opened for additional training days before official training
begins.
3.8.2.3 	The Final Programme prepared by the Organizing Committee must be
submitted by the Technical Delegate for approval by the ISSF Secretary
General at least 6 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.2.4 	The General Information letter prepared by the Organizing Committee must
be distributed among the Member Federations upon approval by the TechnicalDelegate at least 5 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.3

Entries

3.8.3.1

Preliminary Entries
Each national federation entering the Championship must submit a preliminary
entry to the Organizing Committee. The preliminary entry must list allindividual, Mixed Team and Team events in which the national federation will
participate. Preliminary entries must be received by the Organizing Committee
at least thirty (30) days before the official arrival day. Any Preliminary entry
sent after this date will be entered on a waiting list according to the date of
the receipt of the entry and it may be that the participation is only possible
if targets/places are available. The Organizing Committee must inform the
Nations in question of any such change immediately after these entries arereceived.

3.8.3.2

Final Entries
Final Entries must be entered in the ISSF on-line registration system forwarded
directly to the ISSF by fax or e-mail before midnight (Munich time) of the 30th
day before the official arrival day. The final entries to the ISSF may be madevia the ISSF online registration. The final entry must list the names and ID
Numbers of all athletes. The final entry must list the names and dates of birthof all officials with their function. All Final entries must be completed at least
three (3) days before the official arrival day.
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3.8.3.3 	Any additional entries received after the deadline of three (3) days before theofficial arrival day may be rejected by the Organizing Committee.
3.8.3.4 	Replacement of a registered athlete by another already registered athlete forthat Championship is permitted. This change can only be made before12:00
pm (noon) on the day before the Pre-Event Training for that event.
3.8.4

Fees

3.8.4.1	Entry fees must be paid to the Organizing Committee upon request.
3.8.4.2 	The following Entry fees are applicable (amounts in Euro):a) World Championships and World Cups:- Individual entry – 170;
- Mixed Team – 170;
- Team – 170; -Official – 50.

b) World Championships Juniors:- Individual entry – 170;
- Mixed Team – 100;
- Team – 150; -Official – 50.

c) Grand Prix tournaments:- Individual entry – 120;
- Mixed Team – 120;
- Team – 120; -Official – 50.

3.8.4.3	A reasonable fee for training that is not part of the Championship’s schedule
may be charged when approved by the Executive Committee.
3.8.4.4	Any federation reducing the number of athletes and / or officials after the Final
Entry Deadline is obligated to pay all applicable fees and costs including entry
fees according to the number of athletes and entries on the Final Entry Forms
originally received. If the applicable fees and costs are not paid no member ofthat federation may participate.
3.8.4.5	Any entry requested and accepted after the final entry deadline will incur a lateentry fee of 50 Euro for each athlete entered in each event.
3.8.4.6	The Entry fees for the Continental Championships are established by theContinental Confederations.
3.8.5 	Information to be sent to ISSF Headquarters by the Organizer/the
Organizing Committee
3.8.5.1 	Copies of all invitations, programmes and entry forms for all ISSF
Championships must be sent to the Secretary General.
3.8.5.2 	One (1) copy of the official result lists of each event must be sent to the ISSF
Headquarters via Fax and/or e-mail immediately after it has been verified, but
not later than the end of the competition day.
3.8.5.3 	Three (3) copies of the official result lists must be sent to the ISSF Secretariat
no later than three (3) days after the completion of the events. A list showing
the number of countries and the number of athletes participating in eachdiscipline, by events, must be included with the results lists.

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Doping Control
Doping control at all ISSF Championships must be done in all events andcategories as specified in the ISSF Anti-Doping Rules.

3.8.7

Olympic Games

3.8.7.1 	The athletes’ participation quota at the Olympic Games in established by theIOC.
3.8.7.2 	The Qualification system is established by the ISSF Executive Committee andapproved by the IOC.
3.8.7.3 	The ISSF supervises the Olympic Games through one (1) or two (2) TechnicalDelegates approved by the ISSF Executive Committee.
3.8.7.4 	In order that the Technical Delegates can carry out their responsibilities theymust be invited at the expense of the Organizing Committee to the site of the
Olympic Games at least two times in the years leading up to the Games, oneof which must be 10 to 12 months before the Games. This is in addition to any
Test Event and the Games themselves where the TDs are to arrive not lessthan five (5) days before the Opening Ceremony.
3.8.7.5 	Programmes, schedules, forms and other details must be received by the
ISSF, checked and agreed with the Organizing Committee.
3.8.7.6 	Entries in the Olympic Games must be made using the procedures specified
in the ISSF General Regulations except that schedules or special procedures
established by the ISSF or IOC will prevail.
3.8.7.7 	Anti-Doping Control in the Olympic Games will be conducted according
to the procedures established by the IOC. Anti-Doping Control in all ISSF
Championships will be conducted in all events and categories according toprocedures established by the ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations.
3.9

PROTOCOL

3.9.1 	The holding and the format of an opening and closing ceremonies at ISSF
Championships are guided by the applicable ISSF Guidelines for Organizing
ISSF Championship.
3.9.2 	In the ISSF Championships the Organizing Committee must award:
3.9.2.1 	Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to the first three (3)individual event winners. A minimum of 15 athletes in individual events or 10
athletes in junior individual events must participate in order that individual
medals shall be awarded.
3.9.2.2 	Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to each member ofthe first three (3) Mixed Team events winners. A minimum of ten (10) Mixed
Teams in each of the events must participate in order that Mixed Team medals
shall be awarded.
3.9.2.3 	Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to each member ofthe first three (3) Team events winners. A minimum of five (5) Teams in each
event must participate in order that Team medals shall be awarded.
3.9.3 	If the above-mentioned minimums of participants are not reached, the event
will be declared an “International Championship” of the nation which organized
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3.9.4 	A commemorative medal, of a different design from the Championship medals
shall be given by the Organizing Committee to each athlete, team official,judge and delegate.
3.9.5 	The design of all official awards and the official symbol must be submitted to
the Secretary General for approval by the Executive Committee at least two (2)months in advance.
3.9.6 	A Victory ceremony must be held for each Championship event, at which theflags of the first three (3) winners in Individual, Mixed Team or Team must be
raised while the anthem of the winner’s nation is played.
3.10

RECORDS3.10.1 	Records may be established in all recognized ISSF events in the Olympic
Games and all ISSF Championships.
3.10.2 	ISSF recognizes Historical records, Olympic records, World records,
Qualification World records and Championship records.
3.10.2.1 	Historical records are records established before December 31, 2020 in allrecognized ISSF men’s, women’s, and juniors’ events in Olympic Gamesand World Championships, World Cups, World Cup Finals, Continental
Championships and Continental Games conducted according to the ISSF
Rules and Regulations.
3.10.2.2 	Olympic records are records established at the Olympic Games and Youth
Olympic Games.
3.10.2.3 	World Championship records are records established at the WorldChampionships and World Championships for Juniors.
3.10.2.4 	World records are records established during a Final in any ISSF
Championship.
3.10.2.5 	Records can be established in Qualification (Qualification part 1, if there ismore than one part in Qualification) and Eliminations.
3.10.3 	The ISSF will issue a Record diploma to individual athletes, Mixed Team orTeam members who establish a Record.
3.10.4 	The Technical Delegate(s) must submit reports for recognition of all Records.
3.11

MEDIA RELATIONS

3.11.1 	The Media Coverage, Broadcasting and Advertising Rights of all ISSF
World Championships, World Cups and other ISSF official events (General
Assemblies, Congresses, etc.) are the property of the International Shooting
Sport Federation.
3.11.2 	Press, radio and television services must be given all cooperation andassistance to ensure the free flow of public information and communication.
Necessary facilities including telecommunications, must be available prior toand during the Championships.
3.11.3	Provisions for interviews, photography and other media requirements will bemade by the Organizing Committee to ensure that media personnel haveaccess to athletes and team leaders; provided that such arrangements do
not inconvenience the individual(s) concerned. Media representatives may
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GENERAL3.12.1 	Alterations of the General Regulations may only be made by the Council inaccordance with Article 1.7.3.1.a) ISSF Constitution.
3.12.2 	Upon approval, alterations become effective upon publication on the ISSF
Website.
3.13

ANNEXES

3.13.1 	The General Regulations may be extended by the Council or the Executive
Committee by annexes.
3.13.2 	The annexes to the General Regulations may not contravene the General
Regulations.
3.14

APPROVAL
These General Regulations were approved by the Ordinary General Assemblyof the ISSF on October 30th, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela, and replace the“General Regulations, edition 1977” and became effective on November
15th,1982 (revised, amended and corrected by the General Assembly of ISSF
on July29th, 1988 in Madrid, ESP). This edition includes amendments andcorrections approved by the General Assemblies of the ISSF on August 14th,
1990 in Moscow, URS and on April 27th, 1992 in Barcelona, ESP and on July
22nd, 1994 in Milan, ITA, on April 20th, 1996 in Atlanta, USA and on July 15th,
1998 in Barcelona, ESP, on 21st March 2000 in Sydney, AUS, on April 18th,
2004 in Athens, GRE, on April 10th, 2008 in Beijing, CHN on June 25th, 2017
in Munich, Germany, by the Extraordinary General Assembly on November
30th, 2019 in Munich, Germany and by the ISSF Council in January, June and
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Article 3.12.3.1, Annex “Q”

Special Regulations for the Participationin the Shooting Sport Events of the
Olympic Games in Paris 2024
To follow

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Athlete Declaration and ISSF ID Number
Application Form
1.	To participate in ISSF Championships it is mandatory for all athletes to have an
ISSF Identification Number (ISSF ID Number).
2.	The ISSF Member Federation of the athlete must submit an application for theissue of the ISSF ID Number on the form that follows.
3.	Each athlete must be a national of the country that they represent and must
provide a copy of the passport with their application.
4.

Each athlete may only apply for one (1) ISSF ID Number.

5.

A fee of Euro 50.00 is charged for the issue of each ID Number.

6.	The ISSF Member Federations must send all applications for ISSF ID Numbers
to the ISSF. Only typed or e-mail application(s) will be accepted.
7.	The ISSF will send the ISSF Member Federations a list with all new ISSF
ID Numbers within 14 days after the application(s) are submitted. The ISSF
Member Federations must check and approve this list and return it to the ISSF.
No response will be taken as approval.
8.	Express application (issue within one (1) week) increases the fee to Euro
100.00.
9.	If an athlete changes his/her name or nationality, the ISSF must be notified
without delay, so that necessary changes can be made by the ISSF. The
original ISSF ID Number will not change, but the ISSF must correct dataassociated with the ISSF ID Number.

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ISSF Athlete Declaration
1.	I hereby confirm that I am aware of the rules and regulations of the ISSF
and penalties in force for the official competitions of ISSF, including the rules
relating to the fight against doping. I agree to submit to the doping control
tests, to accept the results of such tests and to abide by the respective
regulations in their prevailing form at any given time.
2.	I agree that any dispute arising between myself and ISSF which cannot besettled amicably and which remains once the procedures provided for in the
ISSF Regulations have been exhausted, shall be settled finally by a tribunal
composed in accordance with the Statute and Regulations of the Court of
Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, to the exclusion of any recourse to ordinary
courts. The parties undertake to comply with the said Statute and Regulations
and to accept in good faith the award rendered and in no way hinder its
execution.
Date

Place

Signature athlete
In case of minor age,name of legal representative
Signature of legal representative

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ISSF ID Number
The ISSF Member Federation ofherewith applies for the issue of an ISSF ID Number which is necessary for theparticipation in ISSF supervised competitions and championships for the following athlete:
Family Name(s):Given Name(s):Maiden Name(s):Nationality:
Preferred name forpublic use (for use
with media, result
lists, etc.)

First Name

Family Name

Gender:Male

FemaleDate of Birth:Day

Event(s):Rifle 

Year

Month
Pistol RT 

Trap DT 

Skeet Name who signs
for federation:
Signature offederation:

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Francais:1.

Je reconnais avoir pris connaissance de la réglementation et des sanctions
en vigueur dans les compétitions oficielles de l´ISSF en ce qui concerne lalutte contre le dopage. Je donne mon accord pour me soumettre aux tests
de contrôle de dopage, accepter les résultats de ces tests, me soumettre aurèglement concerné sous la forme en vigueur à tout moment donné.

2.

J´accepte que tout litige survenant entre moi-même et l´ISSF, lequel nepourrait être réglé à l´amiable et subsisterait après toutes les procédures
prévues par les réglements de l´ISSF, soit tranché définitivement par un
tribunal constitué conformément au Statut et au Règlement du Tribunal
Arbitral du Sport, Lausanne, à l´exclusion de tout recours à des tribunaux
ordinaires. Les parties s´engagent à se conformer aux dits Statut etRèglement et à se soumettre de bonne foi à la sentence qui sera rendue et àne pas entraver son exécution.

German:1.

Ich erkläre hiermit, dass mir die Bestimmungen und Strafen bekannt sind, die
für offizielle Wettkämpfe der ISSF zur Bekämpfung des Dopings in Kraft sind.
Ich erkläre mein Einverständnis, mich den Dopingkontrolluntersuchungen
zu unterziehen, die Ergebnisse solcher Untersuchungen anzunehmen unddie entsprechenden Vorschriften in ihrer jeweils gültigen Form zu jeder Zeiteinzuhalten.

2.

Ich erkläre mein Einverständnis, dass jeder Streit, der zwischen mir und
der ISSF entsteht und nicht freundschaftlich erledigt werden kann, undder nach Ausschöpfung der Verfahrensvorschriften, die in den ISSF
Regeln vorgesehen sind, offen bleibt, endgültig durch ein Schiedsgericht
entschieden werden soll, welches in Übereinstimmung mit den Statuten undRegeln des Schiedsgerichts für Sport in Lausanne (CAS) zusammengestellt
wird unter Ausschluss der Anrufung ordentlicher Gerichte. Die Parteien
verpflichten sich, die erwähnten Statuten und Regeln zu beachten und die
Entscheidung im guten Glauben anzunehmen und ihre Durchsetzung inkeiner Weise zu behindern.

Espanol:1.

Confirmo haber tomado conocimiento de la reglamentación y de lassanciones en vigor en las competiciones oficiales de la ISSF respecto a lalucha contra el doping. Estoy de acuerdo en someterme a las pruebas decontrol de doping, aceptar sus resultados y respetar el Reglamento tal como
esté en vigor en cualquier momento dado.

2.

Estoy de acuerdo en que todo litigio entre mí mismo(a) y la ISSF que nopueda resolverse de forma amistosa, aún después de los procedimientos
previstos por la ISSF, se decida definitivamente por un tribunal constituido
de acuerdo con los Estatutos y el Reglamento del Tribunal de Arbitraje delDeporte, Lausana sin posibilidad de recurso a los tribunales ordinarios. Las
partes en litigio se comprometen a respetar tales Estatutos y Reglamento,
aceptar de buena fe la sentencia pronunciada y no dificultar su ejecución.

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General Procedures for
Organizing Committees
The general procedures for ISSF Championship Organizing Committees are found inseveral different ISSF documents. Organizers should begin by examining the following
ISSF Rules and Regulations:• ISSF General Regulations, 3.1 – 3.14
• ISSF General Technical Rules, 6.1 – 6.23, and all official ISSF documents that arereferenced in the General Technical Rules.
Reference must also be made to the following ISSF Special Technical Rules, asapplicable for the Championship:• ISSF Rifle Rules, 7.1 - 7.8• ISSF Pistol Rules, 8.1 - 8.14
• ISSF Shotgun Rules, 9.1 – 9.20
• ISSF Running Target Rules, 10.1 – 10.16• ISSF Target Sprint Rules, 11.1 – 11.21
Detailed steps to plan and prepare for a Championship are found in the following
document:• Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships, and all official ISSF documents thatare referenced in the Guidelines.
The Guidelines are updated on an annual basis so Organizers must ensure that theyobtain the most recent version that is posted on the ISSF website. The Guidelines for
Organizing ISSF Championships also include several Annexes or additional documentsthat must be used by appropriate members of the Organizing Committee.
If any Organizer has questions or requires additional Information, they are urged tocontact the ISSF Event Manager at ISSF Headquarters or the ISSF Technical Delegate
who was appointed for the Championship.

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Article 3.12.3.4, Annex “W”

Application Procedures for ISSF WorldChampionships and World Cups
The ISSF General Assembly chooses World Championship organizers in accordancewith the ISSF General Regulations, 3.2.3. An ISSF Member Federation that wants toorganize a World Championship must submit a proposal to the Secretary General one(1) month in advance of the General Assembly where the organizing federation will bechosen. Applicants must complete an Application for an ISSF World Championshipand submit it to the Secretary General with all required documentation.
The Executive Committee chooses World Cup organizers in accordance with the ISSF
General Regulations 3.2.4. An ISSF Member Federation that wants to organize a World
Cup or World Cup Final must submit a proposal to the Secretary General not later than
31 December, three (3) years before the year in which the World Cup is to be organized.
Applicants must complete an Application for an ISSF World Cup and submit it to theSecretary General.
ISSF Member Federations that submit applications for a World Championship or a World
Cup must use the Application Forms printed in this Annex as a model form to ensurethat all required information is submitted to the ISSF. When completing an application,
applicants must provide additional explanations or details regarding their responses.

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ISSF World ChampionshipFederation Name:

Proposed Dates for Championship:
Date of last major competition in your country:
Organized in (city or town):
WCH to be organized in (city or town):

Attach documentation as Annexes to confirm the following:
Support from the Government Sports Agency and/or NOC:

Annex

Support from the National Olympic Committee:

Annex

Statement of Respect for the ISSF Constitution:

Annex

Statement of Invitation to all ISSF Member Federations:

Annex

Shooting range description:

Annex

Information regarding the proposed organization including cost offood and housing:

Annex

Events in Programme:(World Championship events, 300m events, Junior events)

Annex

Shooting range ready for competition:
Shooting range remodeling plans:
Shooting range construction plans:
RangesNumber of
firing points/ ranges

Electronic
Targets yes/no

Manufacturer

Space forSpectators /number300m Rifle
50m Rifle/Pistol
25m Pistol
10m Air Rifle/Pistol
Trap / Double Trap

n/a

Skeet

n/a

50m Running Target
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VENUE OWNER

 Government/Military ______________________________________ National or Regional Shooting Federation ____________________
 Shooting Club___________________________________

 Private (Name of owner) ___________________________________ Other

Facilities for:___________________________________

yes/
no

m²

Facilities for:

ISSF President

ISSF Secretariat

ISSF Secretary General

Jury of Appeal Room

Tech. Delegates Offices

Jury Rooms

Athlete Lounges (Team Rooms)

Classification RoomEST Control Rooms

Medical Rooms

Internet

Doping Control Rooms

Equipment Control

Award Ceremony Area

Changing rooms (close toEquipment Control)

Gunsmith Facilities

Storage Rooms

Restaurant

Commercial Displays

Toilets

Parking Facilities

Media Center

yes/
no

m²

Preparation Area for Finals
Number of ISSF Licensed Judges in Federation:

Class AClass B

Rifle
Pistol
ShotgunRunning Target
Electronic Scoring Target Control
Application submitted by:
Signature:

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ISSF World Cup
Thehereby applies for a(name of Federation)(title of event)to be held aton(venue)Disciplines:(preferred dates) Rifle/Pistol

 Shotgun

Organizing Committee:
Name of OC Secretary:
Address of OC Secretary:

Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:Rifle/Pistol Ranges: Please answer the following questions for Rifle/Pistol only:
Direction of shooting:

25m

50m

Number of firing points available:

10m

25m

50m

Electronic Target Manufacturer:

10m

25m

50m

Is there a separate Finals range?  Yes /  No
Are Finals ranges indoor/outdoor:

10m

25m

50m

Electronic Target Manufacturer:

10m

25m

50m

Do all ranges comply with current ISSF Rules?  Yes /  No
If ‘No’ please specify on separate sheet

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Shotgun Ranges: Please answer the following questions for Shotgun only:
Direction of shooting:

Permitted shooting hours

Number of ranges available:
TRAP

combined 

from

to

/ separate 

DOUBLE TRAPSKEETManufacturer of target machines:

Do all ranges comply with current ISSF Rules?  Yes /  No
If ‘No’ please specify on separate sheet
VENUE OWNER

 Government/Military ______________________________________ National or Regional Shooting Federation ____________________
 Shooting Club___________________________________

 Private (Name of owner) ___________________________________ Other___________________________________

Previous Events:
Please specify the last ISSF World Cup or similar event that your Federation has hosted
at this venue:
Event:

Date:

Travel and Accommodation:
Distance from ranges to nearest airport with international connections:km

Name of airport:

Approximate distance from ranges to nominated official hotels:

Approximate travel time:

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Single€Double€Internet:
What kind of internet connections are available at the venue for
Upload:Download:

Regulations:
Please give an explanation below of any National Laws or Local Regulations of which the
ISSF and its National Federations should be informed, e.g. ‘Importation of firearms andammunition’:Submitted:
Signature

Title/Position

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Article 3.12.3.5, Annex “CE”

ISSF Code of Ethics
PREAMBLE
In accordance with the ISSF Constitution, the objectives of the ISSF are to promote andencourage the development of the shooting sport throughout the world, to provide drugfree sport and to promote and encourage the development of international relations.
The purpose of this Code is to guarantee that the objectives of the ISSF will be executedin a fair manner, without improper interference, and to sanction incidents that damage theimage of ISSF activities or bring them into disrepute.
ISSF members, continental organizations, teams, officials and athletes shall participate
in ISSF Championships and activities in accordance with the standards of ethics, fairplay and sportsmanship established by the ISSF Statutes, Rules and Regulations andby this Code. This Code provides basic standards for fair play and moral behaviour andprocedures for judging and sanctioning violations of those standards.
With the following regulations the ISSF adopts its own code of ethics based on theprinciples and rules of the IOC Code of Ethics.
Furthermore, acknowledging the danger to sports integrity from the manipulation ofsports competitions, ISSF restates its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of sport,
including the protection of clean athletes and competitions as stated in the Olympic
Agenda 2020. Therefore, ISSF with these regulations also implements the new IOC
Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions. The
Definitions used in version 2016 of such IOC Code also apply to the following rules.
These Ethics Rules had been ammended by decision of the ISSF Executive Committee in
its meeting on February 21, 2017.
For enforcement of this Code, the ISSF will establish an Ethics Committee.
1

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1

SCOPE OF APPLICABILITY
This Code shall apply to conduct that damages the integrity and reputation ofsports and in particular to illegal, immoral and unethical behaviour.

1.2

PERSONS COVEREDThis Code shall apply to all officials and employees of the ISSF, ISSF member
federations, the Continental Shooting Sport Confederations, as well as toathletes, coaches and other participants in ISSF activities.

1.3

APPLICABILITY IN TIME
This Code shall apply to conduct whenever it occurred including before thepassing of the rules contained in this Code.
However, no individual shall be sanctioned for breaching this Code on accountof an act or omission which would not have contravened the Code applicableat the time the breach was committed.

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sanction applicable at the time the breach occurred.
This shall, however, not prevent the Ethics Committee from considering the
conduct in question and drawing any conclusions from it that are appropriate.
1.4

SCOPE OF THE CODE, CUSTOM, DOCTRINE AND JURISPRUDENCE
During all its operations, the Ethics Committee may draw on precedents andprinciples already established by sports doctrine and jurisprudence.

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RULES OF CONDUCT

2.1

DUTIES

2.1.1

General Rules of conduct
Persons bound by this Code are expected to be aware of the importance of
their duties and associated obligations and responsibilities.
Persons bound by this Code are obliged to respect all applicable laws andregulations, as well as ISSF Statutes, Rules and Regulations, and decisions
taken by the competent ISSF bodies to the extent applicable to them.
Persons bound by this Code shall behave in a dignified manner and act withcomplete credibility and integrity. They shall respect universal fundamental
ethical principles that include:a) Respect for the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with aspirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play;b) Respect for principles of universality, political neutrality and autonomy of the
Olympic Movement;c) Respect for international conventions on protecting human rights insofar as
they apply to the Olympic Games and ISSF Championship activities and which
ensure in particular:• respect for human dignity;• rejection of discrimination of any kind on whatever grounds, be it race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national orsocial origin, property, birth or other status;• rejection of all forms of harassment, be it physical, professional or sexual,
and any physical or mental injuries;d) ensuring the participants’ conditions of safety, well-being and medical carefavorable to their physical and mental equilibrium.
Persons bound by this Code may not abuse their position in any way,especially to take advantage of their position for personal or private aims orgains.

2.1.2

Duty of fair behavior / sportsmanlike behaviour
Persons bound by this Code are expected to behave in a fair way and shall inparticular refrain from any form of cheating including, but not limited to doping,manipulation of equipment or scores to give an advantage to an athlete or toa team, falsification or alteration of documents indicating false age, nationality,

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an official, an athlete or a team.
2.1.3

Loyalty
Persons bound by this Code have a duty of loyalty to the ISSF and its
members. Therefore, they shall in particular refrain from any act of indiscretion,
insubordination or partiality.

2.1.4

Integrity of competitions
Persons bound by this Code shall not take part in, either directly or indirectly,
or otherwise being associated with betting, gambling, lotteries and similar
events or transactions connected with shooting competitions.

2.1.5

Other ethical offences
Other ethical offences, including the improper or illegal manipulation ofequipment testing, ammunition testing, scoring decisions or competition
results, illegal access to systems and data, committed by persons bound by
this Code may be considered independent of any action taken or not taken by
ISSF Competition Juries.

2.1.6

Forgery and falsification
Persons bound by this Code are forbidden from forging a document, falsifying
an authentic document or using a forged or falsified document.

2.1.7

Duty of disclosure, cooperation and reporting
Persons bound by this Code shall immediately report any potential breachof this Code to the ISSF Secretary General or send an email to ethics@issfsports.org.
At the request of the Ethics Committee, persons bound by this Code are
obliged to contribute to clarifying the facts of the case or clarifying possible
breaches and provide the evidence requested for inspection.

2.2

UNDUE ADVANTAGE

2.2.1

Conflicts of interest
When performing an activity for the ISSF, or before being elected or appointed,
persons bound by this Code shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest
that could be linked with their prospective activities.
Conflicts of interest arise if persons bound by this Code have, or appear tohave, private or personal interests that detract from their ability to performtheir duties with integrity and in an independent manner. Private or personal
interests include gaining any possible advantage for the persons bound by
this Code for themselves, members of their family, relatives, friends andacquaintances.
Any such conflict shall be immediately disclosed and notified to the body ororganization for which the person bound by this Code performs his duties.
If an objection is made concerning an existing or potential conflict of interestof a person bound by this Code, it shall be reported immediately to theorganization for which the person bound by this Code performs his duties forappropriate measures.

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OFFERING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS AND OTHER BENEFITS
Persons bound by this Code may only offer or accept gifts or other benefits toand from persons within or outside ISSF, or in conjunction with intermediaries
or related parties as defined in this Code, whicha) have symbolic value;b) are not given to influence a decision, voting behaviour or any other act thatis related to their official activities or that falls within their discretion;c) do not create any undue pecuniary or other advantage; andd) do not create a conflict of interest.
Any gifts or other benefits not meeting all of these criteria are prohibited.
Requests for guidance should be addressed to the Secretary General.

2.4

BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
Persons bound by this Code must not offer, promise, give or accept any
undue pecuniary or other advantage for the execution or omission of an act
that is related to their official activities. Such acts are prohibited, regardlessof whether carried out directly or indirectly through, or in conjunction with,intermediaries or related parties as defined in this Code. Any such offer must
be reported in writing to the Secretary General and any failure to do so shall be
subject to sanctions in accordance with this Code.
Persons bound by this Code are prohibited from misappropriating ISSF assets,
regardless of whether carried out directly or indirectly through, or in conjunction
with, intermediaries or related parties, as defined in this Code.

2.5

NON-DISCRIMINATION
Persons bound by this Code may not offend the dignity or integrity of a country,
private person or group of people through contemptuous, discriminatory or
denigrating words or actions on account of race, skin color, ethnic, national orsocial origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion,
wealth, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or for any other reason.

2.6

PROTECTION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL INTEGRITY
Persons bound by this Code shall respect the integrity of others involved. They
shall ensure that the personal rights of every individual whom they contact and
who is affected by their actions is protected, respected and safeguarded.

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PREVENTION OF MANIPULATION
The following conduct as defined in this Article constitutes a violation of this
Code:

3.1

BETTING
Betting in relation either:a) to a Competition in which the Participant is directly participating; orb) to the Participant’s sport; orc) to any event of a multisport Competition in which he/she is a participant.
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MANIPULATION OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS
An intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper alterationof the result or the course of a Competition in order to remove all or part of
the unpredictable nature of the Competition with a view to obtaining an undue
Benefit for oneself or for others.

3.3

CORRUPT CONDUCTProviding, requesting, receiving, seeking, or accepting a Benefit related to the
manipulation of a Competition or any other form of corruption.

3.4

INSIDE INFORMATION

3.4.1	Using Inside Information for the purposes of Betting, any form of manipulationof Competitions or any other corrupt purposes whether by the Participant or via
another person and/or entity.
3.4.2	Disclosing Inside Information to any person and/or entity, with or without
Benefit, where the Participant knew or should have known that such disclosure
might lead to the information being used for the purposes of Betting, any formof manipulation of competitions or any other corrupt purposes.
3.4.3	Giving and/or receiving a Benefit for the provision of Inside Information
regardless of whether any Inside Information is actually provided.
3.5

FAILURE TO REPORT

3.5.1	Failing to report to ISSF or a relevant disclosure/reporting mechanism or
authority, at the first available opportunity, full details of any approaches orinvitations received by the Participant to engage in conduct or incidents that
could amount to a violation of this Code.
3.5.2	Failing to report to ISSF or a relevant disclosure/reporting mechanism or
authority, at the first available opportunity, full details of any incident, fact ormatter that comes to the attention of the Participant (or of which they ought tohave been reasonably aware) including approaches or invitations that havebeen received by another Participant to engage in conduct that could amountto a violation of this Code.
3.6

FAILURE TO COOPERATE

3.6.1	Failing to cooperate with any investigation carried out by ISSF in relation toa possible breach of this Code, including, without limitation, failing to provide
accurately, completely and without undue delay any information and/or
documentation and/or access or assistance requested by ISSF as part of suchinvestigation.
3.6.2	Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by ISSF
in relation to a possible violation of this Code, including without limitation
concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or otherinformation that may be relevant to the investigation.

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APPLICATION OF ARTICLES 3.1 to 3.6

3.7.1	For the determination of whether a violation has been committed, the following
are not relevant:a) Whether or not the Participant is participating in the Competition concerned;b) The outcome of the Competition on which the Bet was made or intended tobe made;c) Whether or not any Benefit or other consideration was actually given or
received;d) The nature or outcome of the Bet;e) Whether or not the Participant’s effort or performance in the Competition
concerned were (or could be expected to be) affected by the acts or omissionin question;f) Whether or not the result of the Competition concerned was (or could be
expected to be) affected by the acts or omission in question;g) Whether or not the manipulation included a violation of any ISSF rule;
3.7.2	Any form of aid, abetment or attempt by a Participant that could culminate ina violation of this Code shall be treated as if a violation had been committed,
whether or not such an act in fact resulted in a violation and/or whether that
violation was committed deliberately or negligently.
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DISCIPLINARY MEASURES, SANCTIONS

4.1

GENERAL
Breaches of this Code or any other ISSF Statutes, Rules and Regulations by
persons bound by this Code are punishable by one or more of the following
sanctions:a) warning;b) fine;c) return of awards;d) disqualification;e) suspension;f) expulsion;g) ban on entering a competition or a venue;h) ban on taking part in any shooting-related activity.
The Ethics Committee may decide that the notification of a case be made to
the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

4.2

INVESTIGATIONSThe Participant who is alleged to have committed a violation of this Code must
be informed of the alleged violations that have been committed, details of thealleged acts and/or omissions, and the range of possible sanctions.

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BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF
The ISSF shall have the burden of establishing that a violation has beencommitted. The standard of proof in all matters under this Code shall be thebalance of probabilities, a standard that implies that on the preponderance ofthe evidence it is more likely than not that a breach of this Code has occurred.

4.4

CONFIDENTIALITY
The principle of confidentiality must be strictly respected by the ISSF during all
the procedure; information should only be exchanged with entities on a needto know basis. Confidentiality must also be strictly respected by any person
concerned by the procedure until there is public disclosure of the case.

4.5

DETERMINATION OF THE SANCTION
The sanction may be imposed by taking into account all relevant factors in
the case, including the offender’s assistance and cooperation, the motive, thecircumstances and the degree of the offender’s guilt.
The Ethics Committee shall decide the scope and duration of any sanction.
Sanctions may be limited to a geographical area or to one or more specificcategories such as a competition.
Unless otherwise specified, the sanction may be increased as deemed
appropriate if a breach has been repeated.
Where more than one breach has been committed, the sanction shall be basedon the most serious breach, and increased as appropriate depending on thespecific circumstances.

5

LIMITATION PERIODAs a general rule, breaches of the provisions of this Code may no longer be
prosecuted after a lapse of ten years.
The limitation period, when applicable, shall be prolonged if proceedings are
opened and/or suspended.

6

PROCEDURES

6.1

ETHICS COMMITTEEThe Ethics Committee consists of a Chairman and two additional members.
The members of the Ethics Committee are appointed by the Executive
Committee in case a complaint according to 6.2 below has been filed.
The members of the Ethics Committee must be independent and may not holda position in the ISSF or any ISSF member federation.
The Ethics Committee is to be composed in such a way that the members,
together, have the knowledge, abilities and specialist experience that isnecessary for the due completion of their tasks. The Chairman and at least one
other member shall be qualified to practise law.
Members of the Ethics Committee must disclose to the Chairman or the ISSF
Secretary General any situation or fact that may establish a conflict of interest

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be made immediately after the inquiry is opened or immediately after thesituation or fact in question arises.
Any person being subject to investigations of a potential breach of this Code,or declaring a conflict of interest, may not be part of the Ethics Committee.
In such cases, or if a member of the Ethics Committee is unable to act, theExecutive Commitee must appoint a person acting as a replacement.
6.2

RULES FOR PROCEDURES
Any complaints, charges or guidance relating to a breach of ethical principles
and rules should be addressedin writing to the Secretary General or to ethics@
issf- sports.org. The Secretary General shall inform the Chairman in order tosummon the Ethics Committee.
The Ethics Committee shall decide whether to conduct an inquiry or to dismissthe complaint.
When conducting an inquiry regarding a complaint or charges, the Ethics
Committee may:
• Request written information or documents from the parties concerned;• Hear the parties concerned, with or without the presence of legal counsel, as
determined by the Ethics Committee;• Decide to hear witnesses as determined by the Ethics Committee or at therequest of the parties concerned;• Conduct investigations in the field by designating one (1) or more of its
members or another person to represent the Committee;• Designate one (1) or more experts to assist the Ethics Committee in its
inquiry.
In the absence of a consensus, decisions of the Ethics Committee shall betaken by majority of members present.

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APPEALS
Decisions by the Ethics Committee may be appealed to the Court of Arbitrationfor Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, (“CAS”) which will resolve the disputedefinitively in accordance with the Code of sports-related arbitration. The
time limit for appeal is twenty-one days after the reception of the decision
concerning the appeal.

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MUTUAL RECOGNITION
Subject to the right of appeal, any decision in compliance with this Code by an
International Sporting Organisation shall be recognised and respected by the
ISSF.
This ISSF Code of Ehtics was approved by the ISSF Executive Committee
in its meeting on March 1, 2016. This edition includes ammendments andcorrections approved by the ISSF Executive Committee on February 21, 2017.

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Article 3.12.3.6, Annex “R”

Procedures for Verification ofWorld Records
World Records must be established in accordance with the ISSF General Regulations
3.10, and applicable rules for the shooting discipline.
World Records become valid when competition results are final and the ISSF TechnicalDelegate or ISSF Secretary General confirms that the competition was conductedaccording to ISSF Rules and Regulations and that a valid World Record was equaled or
exceeded in accordance with these requirements.
The official list of valid World Records is published by ISSF Headquarters on the ISSF
website. World Record certificates are issued by the ISSF Secretary General.
Technical Delegates should use this form to report World Records for verification by theTechnical Committee in accordance with the ISSF General Regulations, 3.10.4
Report of World Records
Name of ISSF Championship
Men 

Women Athlete/Team Members

Men Junior 
Nation

Event

Women Junior 
WR/FWR/
EWR/EFWR
WRJ/EWRJ/

Score

Confirmation by Technical Delegate
This verifies that this record(s) was established in an ISSF Championship 1) that was conductedaccording to ISSF Rules and Regulations, 2) that ISSF participation requirements (3.9) were fulfilled
and that ISSF Anti-Doping were followed:
Date:

Signature:

Record(s) Verified by the Technical Committee
Date:

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Rules for Filing and Deciding Protests
The ISSF establishes rules for and conducts Championships in which its Member
Federations may enter individual athletes or teams. Athletes or team participating in ISSF
Championships have a right to protest when competitions are not conducted according to
ISSF Rules and Regulations. ISSF rules for filing and deciding protests are:
1.	Protests filed at ISSF Championships must be decided according to ISSF
Rules and Regulations;
2.	Competition Juries (3.5.3) are responsible for receiving and deciding all
protests;
3.	The Jury of Appeal (3.5.3.7) is responsible for making final decisions on all
appeals against protest decisions by Competition Juries. Decisions by the Juryof Appeal may not be appealed;
4.	During Finals round competitions, the Competition Jury shall supervise the
Finals and make any decisions required by ISSF Rules and Regulations that
do not involve protests. If a protest is made during a Final, a Finals Protest
Jury is responsible for making an immediate decision regarding the protest.
Finals Jury decisions may not be appealed;
5.	For Finals round competitions where protests must be decided immediately, acombined Finals Protest Jury consisting of two (2) members of the Competition
Jury plus one (1) member of the Jury of Appeal must be designated by theTechnical Delegate and the appropriate Jury Chairman.
6.	In a Finals round no score protest is permitted except for a failure to indicate
a shot. In such cases one (1) member of the Classification Jury must also be
included;
7.	Rules and forms for filing protests or appeals are specified in the General
Technical Rules, 6.16 and 9.17. ISSF protest rules provide for verbal
protests that can be submitted and decided on the ranges immediately, forwritten protests to be decided by the appropriate Jury and for appeals of Jurydecisions to be decided by a Jury of Appeal. The rules also provide for scoring
protests to be decided by the RTS Jury with decisions on scoring protests
not subject to appeal. The protest rules further provide that in Finals roundcompetitions, the Finals Jury shall make immediate decisions on any protests
and that such decisions may not be appealed; and8.	In the case of protests involving conflicts between the ISSF Constitution,
ISSF General Regulations or Technical Rules, the ISSF Constitution shalltake precedence over the ISSF General Regulations or Technical Rules andthe ISSF General Regulations shall take precedence over the TechnicalRules. In conflicts involving IOC Rules, the IOC Rules shall prevail.

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Guidelines for Training Academy
ISSF Training Academy Courses
1

BACKGROUND

1.1	Special ISSF training courses for coaches were approved by the Executive
Committee in 1992 and ammended in 2011.
1.2	These diploma courses are designed for national coaches from Member
Federations to achieve an international coaching qualification.
1.3

Coaching Diplomas are of three categories: “A,” “B” and “C.”

1.4	It is necessary first to attend a “C” course. Thereafter, coaches having
achieved a Diploma can apply to attend a “B” course, and if successful an “A”
Course.
1.5	The ISSF Training Academy also offers a regional or national coaching course“D,” which is held in the local language of the region in which the course ishosted. Material and certificates will be provided by the ISSF Traing Academy.
1.6	A course fee is payable by each student attending a Coaching Diploma
course. This covers the cost of running the course and any associatedaccommodation, meals and local transportation.
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COACHING DIPLOMA COURSES

2.1	Official recognition of Training Academy Courses will be decided by the ISSF
Executive Committee.
2.2	Instructors for these courses are chosen from those having specialist
knowledge of the various topics in the course programme.
2.3	Assistant Instructors, with similar qualifications, also may be designateddepending upon the number of students attending.
2.4

The recommended course programme lasts one (1) week.

2.5	The knowledge of the students is assessed by various tests at the different
levels. The details are contained in the Training Academy Guidelines.
2.6

The results are reported to the ISSF Executive Committee annually.

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APPEALS

3.1	Any student may appeal in writing against the decision that he has failed acourse. The appeal will be considered by the ISSF Executive Committee.

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UPGRADING

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ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES 79

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ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGET COURSES

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SPECIAL NOTE:
In the context of this Annex, the word “Judge” refers to an accredited ISSF Judge’s
Licence holder. The word “Jury” refers to those Licenced judges who are appointed toJury duties at specified Championships.

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GENERAL

1.1	For the achievement of its purposes the International Shooting Sport
Federation (ISSF), Licences judges to supervise shooting competitions andto ensure the fair and equal treatment of all competitors (see 1.1.4 ISSF
Constitution). Judges must be experienced and fully conversant with thecurrent versions of the ISSF Rules and Regulations plus the relevant TechnicalRules for the Shooting discipline concerned in order to Advise, Supervise andAssist if necessary.
1.2	The ISSF issues judges’ Licences as confirmation of qualification.
1.3	Judges’ Licences are divided into two (2) categories.
1.3.1	Category “A” authorizes the holder to act as an official Jury member at all
shooting competitions, for which the Licence is valid with respect to thedisciplines included, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
1.3.2	Category “B” Licence authorizes the holder to act as an official Jury member
in all shooting competitions, for which the Licence is valid with respect
to the disciplines included, except the Olympic Games and the WorldChampionships.
1.4	The ISSF issues judges’ Licences for the following disciplines:
1.4.1	Rifle shooting (1)1.4.2	Pistol shooting (2)1.4.3	Shotgun shooting (3)1.4.4	Running Target shooting (4)1.4.5	Target Control (5)1.4.6	Electronic Scoring Target Control (6)1.4.7	Target Sprint (7)1.4.8	The ISSF can issue judges’ Licences for one (1) or more discipline(s), but
only following successful completion of official ISSF courses in each of thedisciplines. Normally, No.5 (Target Control) is combined with the shooting
disciplines No.1 (Rifle), No.2 (Pistol), No.4 (Running Target), and No.7 (Target
Sprint). However, No.6 (Electronic Scoring Target Control) is only issued after
successful completion of an official ISSF course on that specific subject.
1.5	The ISSF Headquarters and the Chairman of the Judges Committee maintaina list of all the Licence holders.
1.6	Licence holders may only act as Jury Members for the Olympic Games andthe World Championships if they have been designated by the Executive
Committee of the ISSF. For World Cups Jury Members will be nominated by
the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee,
and approved by the Executive Committee. For Continental and Regional
Games and Championships they must be designated by the Continental or
Regional Confederations, who in turn must forward this designation to the
ISSF for ratification and authorization. Continental and Regional designations
must have full endorsement prior to the event to ensure official recognition has
been granted.

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ACQUISITION OF A LICENCE.

2.1	The applicant must have the necessary capability and experience as a
judge, in particular with a clear understanding and expression of the English
language.
2.2	ISSF Judges’ Licences are not granted to active athletes who still participate
in competitions where world records may be established. If the holder of ajudges’ Licence wishes to participate as an athlete, he must return the Licenceto the ISSF Headquarters for cancellation. He may subsequently apply for a
new Licence.
2.3	For the acquisition of an ISSF Judges’ Licence, preparatory instruction andtraining is necessary. The applicants should possess a National judges’
Licence of the highest level issued by their National Federation, or musthave equivalent experience as a national judge and as a range official. For
acquisition of a Judges’ Licence in the shotgun discipline, applicants must firstbe in possession of a valid Shotgun Referees Licence.
2.4	Applicants must also have achieved the pass-standard in the General Aspects
and the Shooting Discipline Parts of an official ISSF Judges’ course within theprevious two (2) years.
2.5	An applicant’s National Federation must sign the completed official ISSF
Judges’ application form (see form at end of Guidelines) to confirm thecontents and support the application. The National Federation must then send
it to the ISSF Headquarters.
2.6	Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 31
December each year for Licences to be issued in the following year. In orderthat applicants are not disadvantaged by any time considerations, once
applications are received by ISSF Headquarters, the Chairman of the Judges’
Committee will endeavour to authorize the issue of Licences or upgrades
as soon as possible. This does not negate the requirement for the Judges’
Committee to approve and confirm the granting of these Licences at theirannual meeting.
2.7	The ISSF Judges Committee will evaluate and approve, where appropriate
or postpone applications during its annual meeting which will usually be held
towards the end of January each year.
2.8	After approval, the ISSF Headquarters will issue the Licences. To be valid theymust be signed by the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF
Judges’ Committee.
2.9	These Licences are sent to the National Federations for delivery to the Licenceholders.
2.10	A fee of Euro 50.00 must be paid for a new Licence.
2.11	Approval of initial applications will result in the issue of a “B” category Licence.
Category “A” Licences are only issued following further experience withassessment before upgrading.
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3.1	All ISSF Judges’ Licences are issued for a period of five (5) years.
3.2	After expiration of this period, the Licence can be renewed.

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Headquarters accompanied by a completed Renewal Form (see form at end of
Guidelines).
3.4	The National Federation must confirm that the applicant has obtained
experience as a Jury Member in international, regional or national levelcompetitions during the last five (5) year period.
3.5	The current Licence should not be returned when applying for a renewal,
though it will cease to be valid after the expiry date. Applications for renewal
should be submitted at least three (3) months before expiry.
3.6	The Chairman of the Judges’ Committee in co-operation with the ISSF
Headquarters will deal with all renewals. Renewed Licences will be returned to
the National Federation.
3.7	A fee of Euro 25.00 will be charged for each renewal.
4	EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE.
4.1	When an ISSF Judge’s Licence expires after five (5) years, Licence holders
will be taken off the ISSF list if not renewed by application within one (1) year.
In such a case any future Licence must be applied for in accordance with theacquisition of a Licence, including attendance at course(s). Licences renewed
late within the one (1) year will only be valid for five (5) years from the previous
expiry date.
4.2	The Licence holders’ National Federation, at any time, has the right to apply forcancellation of an ISSF Judge’s Licence. The Licence holder may be taken off
the list, in such a case the Licence should be returned to the ISSF.
4.3	A judge’s Licence may be cancelled if a holder does not fulfil his duties as a
judge or harms the interest or reputation of the ISSF. The holder will be taken
off the ISSF list and the Licence must be returned to the ISSF. All ISSF Judges’
Licences remain the property of the ISSF.
4.4	
Judges’ Courses.
4.5	Only courses that have been approved and recognized by the ISSF will beconsidered as official training courses for judges. The location and dates ofsuch courses are to be agreed with the Secretary General and Chairman of
the Judges’ Committee. Once agreed, the Chairman of the Judges’ Committee
and the Secretary General will appoint a qualified ISSF Instructor, from theapproved list of ISSF Instructor licence holders, to deliver each course. Afterauthorisation by the ISSF Judges’ Committee, the ISSF will publish the annual
courses programme by January of that year. Applications for recognition mustbe submitted to the ISSF Headquarters using the form “Application for Judges
Courses” (available on ISSF web site). The application must be sent to ISSF
at least 3 months before the date of the intended course. All applications andsubsequent publication of courses must include the following details:
4.5.1	Where the course will be held;
4.5.2	The dates of the course;
4.5.3	The name(s) of the shooting disciplines that will be covered;
4.5.4	The name(s) of the ISSF Instructor. The name of the course coordinator and,if different, of the person who is to conduct the instruction on the General
Aspects of the Rules;

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4.5.6	From which National Federation(s) the Participants will come; Normally,
applications will be considered when received from other National Federations
within the same Continent, but cannot be guaranteed.
4.6	The basis for ISSF Judges’ courses is the “ISSF Training Guidelines”. A copyof this document will be issued by the ISSF to the course coordinator of every
approved course. The objective is to ensure that applicants for ISSF Licences
have a proper understanding of the Rules, and their application, in respect ofthe disciplines for which they seek to be Licenced; also, to ensure applicants
have a proper understanding of the Constitution, General Regulations,Terms of Reference, Eligibility and Anti-Doping Regulations, etc applicable
to all disciplines. Separately, applicants for Licences must possess practicalexperience gained from officials’ duties within their National Federation.
Normally, applicants for ISSF Judges’ courses should already possess thehighest National Licence as a range official; where nations do not have anational Licence system the applicants must possess equivalent practicalexperience.
4.6.1	Every part of the course should be opened with the explanation of the purpose
and the content of the course, followed by the duties and decision making
processes required to make a good judge.
4.6.2	During the course the ISSF General Regulations and Constitution of the ISSF,
etc… must be covered and a test conducted.
4.6.3	The “Rifle” discipline must also include 50m and 10m Pistol shooting.
4.6.4	If a separate course is held for 25m Pistol shooting, 10m and 50m Pistol
shooting must also be included.
4.6.5	Shotgun, Running Target, Target Sprint and Electronic Scoring Target
disciplines are treated separately.
4.7	The name of the instructor(s) must be submitted to the ISSF and confirmed.
The Organizer can propose instructors to the ISSF for approval, or can requestthat suitable instructors be provided.
4.7.1	When there is only one (1) instructor, the different disciplines must be dealt
with in succession. This must be done according to a training schedule sothat the participants can become familiar with the content of a course and canmake arrangements for participating in the different sections.
4.7.2	If there are instructors for the various disciplines the opening of the course,
and lectures on the Constitution and the General Regulations, should be given
to everyone together. The participants can then separate for the individual
disciplines.
4.7.3	The organizer must pay the costs for travelling, accommodation, meals andlocal transportation for the instructor(s).
4.8	Courses should last a minimum of three (3) days and this must be extended if
more than one discipline is to be treated in succession.
4.9	The organizer is responsible for providing a training room with adequate
facilities for efficient instruction, and for the comfort of those attending.
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4.10.1	The participants should possess a good background of practical experience
as officials before attending a course. Participants with little experience mustobtain practical experience under the guidance of an experienced judge in aseries of national competitions before applying for an ISSF Judges’ Licence.
They must speak and understand English.
4.10.2	The organizer should publish details of the course as early as possible. The
announcement should include all details about dates, times, accommodation,
meals, local transportation, costs and any further important information.
4.10.3	Every participant must be given a registration form to be filled in with his name,address and date of birth. The participant must further indicate his experienceand any special knowledge he has acquired during competitions in which heacted as an official, and the qualifications obtained in his National Federation.
4.10.4	Only participants entered by a National Federation will be accepted.
Inexperienced people should not be allowed to participate.
4.11	Participants who complete the course satisfactorily, including knowledge ofthe General Aspects will be issued with an ISSF Diploma. ISSF certificatesof attendance will not be issued, but organizers are encouraged to provide
host Federation certificates of attendance for those not achieving the Diploma
standard.
4.12	The ISSF Diploma does not guarantee the issue of an ISSF Licence; it only
certifies the satisfactory completion of the official course.
4.13	At the end of the course the instructor must write and submit a short report,
using the form “Report Official ISSF Judges Course” with a list of thoseattending and those completing the course to the standard required for
an ISSF Licence (i.e. those having received a Diploma), stating for which
disciplines they passed. Where possible the report should indicate whether theindividuals already possess sufficient practical experience, or whether further
practical experience appears appropriate before an ISSF Licence is granted.
The report must be sent as soon as possible to the ISSF Headquarters for theattention of the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges
Committee.
4.14	Official recognition of judges’ courses will be decided by the ISSF Secretary
General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.
4.15	National Shooting Federations are encouraged to run courses for national
judges’ Licences, following the material provided for official ISSF courses.
4.16	National Federations not having suitably qualified ISSF Licence holders to
conduct courses for National judges’ Licences are also encouraged to request
assistance from the ISSF Secretary General or the Chairman of the ISSF
Judges Committee.
5	UPGRADING.
5.1	The basis for upgrading of a “B” judges’ Licence to an “A” judges’ Licence isthe experience acquired as the judge over a number of years:
5.1.1	A minimum period of four (4) years recent experience is required as an active“B” Licence holder ; and5.1.2	The applicant must have officiated in at least five (5) international competitions,which have a minimum of five (5) participating nations, at least three (3)must be ISSF or WSPS Championships. For at least two (2) appointments
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Referee, Chief of RTS or Chief of Equipment Control. An upgrading based
only on the required period of time, but on inadequate further experience atchampionships, will not be granted; and5.1.3	For Rifle, Pistol and Running Target disciplines “A” Licence upgrades, theapplicant must be in posession of a valid ISSF EST Licence.
5.1.4	They must have passed an ISSF Judge’s course held in English language.
They should demonstrate that they have extensive experience in serving oncompetition juries (ISSF or WSPS).
5.2	Accordingly, Applications for upgrading should be made to the ISSF
Headquarters. When an upgrading is approved by the Judges committee, theISSF Headquarters will issue a new ISSF Licence and this will be sent to the
National Federation in the same way as for other Licence issues.
5.3	A fee of Euro 25.00 is charged for an upgrading.
5.4	Additional disciplines will only be added to an existing Licence (“A” or “B”)
after the recent satisfactory completion of an official ISSF course for thatdiscipline. Applications will be dealt with in the same way as applications for
new Licences (as opposed to renewals) by the ISSF Judges Committee at
its annual meeting. Those approved will receive new Licences. Where an “A”
Licence is already held, the additional discipline will be added at that level.
6	SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF JUDGES’LICENCES
6.1

	In exceptional cases an ISSF Judge’s Licence can be issued or upgradedwhen it is necessary to ensure there are sufficient qualified personnel at events
where world records may be established. For example, when a change ofvenue is necessary, or when any change of a previously assigned judge isnecessary.

6.2	The National Federation must submit an application.
6.3	The applications will be considered and decided by the ISSF Secretary
General together with the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.
6.4	Licences issued in this way will be included in the list of Licence holders. At
the next meeting of the ISSF Judges Committee the Chairman must inform theCommittee of any Licences granted in this way.
6.5 	Licences issued in this way must only be given to well qualified individuals.
The usual standards must be met; only the administrative process is changed.
7	ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES
7.1	The nomination and designation of the Jury Members is made according to theConstitution of the ISSF. It is recommended and all appointed Jury members
are encouraged to take out their own individual travel and medical insurance
prior to deploying on an assignment, this is in addition to any ISSF insurance.
7.1.1	The Secretary General and the Chairman of the Judges Committee of the
ISSF will nominate to the Executive Committee the required number of Jury
Members and substitutes for World Championships, Olympic Games and forWorld Cups and Grand Prix in accordance with the Guidelines. The Executive

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Committee designates the Juries for the World Championships and Olympic
Games and approves the list for the World Cups and Grand Prix.
7.1.2	The Continental and Regional Confederations recognized by the ISSF should
nominate and designate the Jury Members for their Championships andGames. Where Olympic quota places are distributed, these designations must
be endorsed and ratified by the ISSF prior to the start of the event. Only withsuch ISSF authorization will jury appointments be granted official recognitionand status.
7.1.3	The Organizing Committee, or the Organizing Federation, is responsible forthe designation of Jury Members for other international championships andnational championships held under the ISSF Rules.
7.2	All Jury Members must hold the applicable current ISSF Judges’ Licence with
EST Licence for all competitions where world records may be established. At
all other championships held under the ISSF Rules, the Jury Members should
hold valid ISSF Judges’ Licences and EST Licence.
7.3	In championships where world records may be established, Team Leaders,
Officials, Coaches and Athletes must not be members of a Jury. If possible
one (1) Member, but not usually the Chairman, must be from the National
Federation organizing the championships. These host nation judges must be
approved by the ISSF.
7.4	In all other championships, team officials should not be members of a Jury.
7.5	It is desirable that senior officials participating in the organizing of major
competitions should possess an appropriate ISSF Licence. Particular tasks
and duties for which ISSF Licences should be held are: Chief Range Officer,
RTS Chief, Chief Referee, Chief of Equipment Control.
7.6	Range Officers, RTS Officers, Referees and Equipment Control Officers should
also be encouraged to undertake official training with a view to obtaining ISSF
Licences.
7.7	Competition Officials designated by the Organizing Committee must not bemembers of any Juries at the same championships.
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ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGET COURSES

8.1

Background8.1.1	Special courses for Electronic Scoring Target (EST) Control Licences wereapproved by the Executive Committee in 1998. These courses provide
education about the underlying principles involved, and the procedurefor dealing with score-protests and with scoring problems that may be
encountered.
8.1.2	These courses are designed for holders of ISSF Judges’ Licences in theshooting disciplines of Rifle, Pistol and Running Target as the scoring andranking rules for these disciplines must be known already as well as the ISSF
Statutes, Rules and Regulations plus the relevant Technical Rules for theshooting disciplines concerned.
8.1.3	Judges’ EST Control Licences are of one (1) category – depending upon the
category “A” or “B” of the shooting discipline Licence held.
8.1.4	A course fee fixed by the Executive Committee is payable by each student
registering for an Official ISSF course for the first time. This covers the

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8.1.5	Students may attend courses on more than one (1) occasion; to update theirknowledge and to improve their result to gain an EST Licence, if they do notalready have one; no further fee is payable.
8.2	As for all official ISSF courses, official recognition of judges’ courses forElectronic Scoring Target Control will be decided by the ISSF Secretary
General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.
8.2.1	Instructors for these courses are chosen from those having achieved a highstandard on a previous course and having considerable practical experience.
8.2.2	Assistant Instructors, with similar qualifications, also may be designateddepending upon the number of students attending.
8.2.3	An ISSF Test Paper is provided, together with all supporting test material toconduct a Final Test.
8.2.4	The completed Test Papers are returned to the ISSF for formal marking toensure a uniform standard is set as the basis for the recommendations for EST
Licences.
8.2.5	Students are given an indication of their result after the official marking. On therecommended course programme, the answers are discussed with the class,so that students gain a good idea of where they may have been wrong.
8.3	Electronic Scoring Target Control Licences (Category 6)
8.3.1	The results are provided to the ISSF Judges Committee annually and the issueof Licences is made after a decision by that committee. No specific applicationis required, and no separate fee is payable.
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INSTRUCTORS LICENCE.

9.1	The instructors must be highly qualified, be holders of a valid ISSF “A” licenceand have regularly conducted and delivered previous courses. Instructors
should have attended and passed the ISSF “A” Licence Instructors Workshop
and where deemed appropriate acted as an assistant instructor prior toappointment themselves.
9.2	The “Instructor’ Licence, authorises the holder to act in all situations as
described for “A” Licence holder. In addition, Judges in this category are
permitted to instruct and conduct official ISSF judge’s courses. In order toarchieve this level, selected judges need to have successfully attended an
ISSF instructors workshop.
9.3	Continental Confederations must nominate their own candidate to participate
at the Instructors workshop, depending on their requirement and need for
instructors.
9.4	The ISSF instructors workshop will be organised by the ISSF Secretary
General and ISSF Judges’ committee.
9.5	The ISSF Education programme will be developed.
9.6	The same support material in English for the Judges’ training course will begiven to the Instructors.

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9.7	The support material will explain the objective of the Judges’ training, rules
intent and application and will include practical situational and awarenesstraining.
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APPLICATION FORMS FOR LICENCES

10.1	To simplify the administration of Licence issue, the following forms should now
be used when applying for a new “B” Licence, upgrading, or renewal.
10.2	Each application must be accompanied by a digital photograph with aresolution of 300 dpi must be sent by the federation concerned. The
photograph should have a neutral background.

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The Federation ofendorses the application of:Name of national federation

Family Name(s)Given Name(s)Date ofbirth

Gender
Day

Month

Man 

Woman Year

To be Licenced as an ISSF “B” Judge in the following disciplines:
Please specify if you already hold an ISSF Licence in any discipline.
If yes, the Licence number is:
Rifle

Pistol

ShotgunRunning
TargetTargetSprintPaper
TargetControl

EST (Only if passed
official course)















The Applicant has attended official ISSF Judges’ Course(s) as follows:
Discipline

Course Dates

Location

Instructor

This is to certify that the information given is correct, that the applicant has experience as a national
judge, and that the photograph is of the applicant.
Signed for theFederation:

send a digital photo (300dpi) to
the ISSF Headquarters

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(Page two of the application for a Judges “B” Licence)
Disability
I do not have any physical impairment that would prevent me from performing all duties required as a
judge for the disciplines for which the Licence is required.
Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal record relating to harassment and abuse, illegal drugs
or substances and/or any law designed to protect minors?

Yes 
No 

Language Capability
Provide an assessment of your language capability in the ISSF languages:
Language

Speak

UnderstandFluent

Well

Basic

Fluent

Well

Basic

EnglishArabicFrenchGermanRussian
SpanishApplicant’s Declaration
I affirm that all information contained in my application Is true and correct.
I acknowledge to be bound by the ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations (including the
ISSF Code of Ethics) in the respective applicable version as published in the “Rules” section
on www.issf-sports.org and I confirm that I have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection
Regulation as also published in the “Rules” section on www.issf-sports.org.
Date:

Signature of Applicant:Fee enclosed: Euro 50.00

Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters International Shooting Sport Federation Official Use:
Date Acknowledged and Checked
Recommended

Not recommended

Class Licence

Postponed until

By

Date
For the Judges Committee

Rifle

Pistol

ShotgunRunning
TargetTargetSprintPaper Target
Control

EST (Only if passed
official course)















Date of issue

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The Federation ofendorses the application of:Name of national federation

Family Name(s)Given Name(s)Date ofbirth

Gender
Day

Month

Man 

Woman Year

To be Licenced as an ISSF “A” Judge in the following disciplines:
Current “B” Licence Number:
Rifle

Pistol

ShotgunRunning
TargetTargetSprintPaper
TargetControl

EST (Only if passed
official course)















The Applicant has been an official ISSF Judge on the following FIVE occasions:
Jury Duties(Rifle etc.)

Event(Competition)

Dates

Location (City/Country)

No of nations
Participating

1
2
3
4
5
This is to certify that the information given is correct, that the applicant is conversant with the current
ISSF Rules, and the two photographs are of the applicant.
Signed for theFederation:

send a digital photo (300dpi) to
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Disability
I do not have any physical impairment that would prevent me from performing all duties required as a
judge for the disciplines for which the Licence is required.
Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal record relating to harassment and abuse, illegal drugs
or substances and/or any law designed to protect minors?

Yes 
No 

Language Capability
Provide an assessment of your language capability in the ISSF languages:
Language

Speak

UnderstandFluent

Well

Basic

Fluent

Well

Basic

EnglishArabicFrenchGermanRussian
SpanishApplicant’s Declaration
I affirm that all information contained in my application Is true and correct.
I acknowledge to be bound by the ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations (including the
ISSF Code of Ethics) in the respective applicable version as published in the “Rules” section
on www.issf-sports.org and I confirm that I have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection
Regulation as also published in the “Rules” section on www.issf-sports.org.
Date:

Signature of Applicant:Fee enclosed: Euro 25.00

Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters International Shooting Sport Federation Official Use:
Date Acknowledged and Checked
Recommended

Not recommended

Class Licence

Postponed until

By

Date
For the Judges Committee

Rifle

Pistol

ShotgunRunning
TargetTargetSprintPaper Target
Control

EST (Only if passed
official course)















Date of issue

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Application for Judge’s Licence Renewal
The Federation ofendorses the application of:Name of national federation

Family Name(s)Given Name(s)Date ofbirth

Gender
Day

Month

Man 

Woman Year

to have the Licence renewed:
Licence Number:

Class

A

B

Disciplines:
Rifle

Pistol

ShotgunRunning
TargetTargetSprintPaper
TargetControl

EST (Only if passed
official course)















The ISSF Member Federation confirms that the applicant has obtained experiences as a Jury Member
in international, regional or national level competitions during the last Five (5) year period.
The applicant has good knowledge of the current ISSF Rules and Regulations.
This is to certify that the information given is correct, and the photograph(s) are of the applicant.
Signed for theFederation:

send a digital photo (300dpi) to
the ISSF Headquarters

Name typed orprinted:Fee enclosed: Euro 25.00

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Article 3.12.3.10, Annex “S”

Guidelines for Shotgun Referee
Licencing
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GENERAL

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ACQUISITION OF A SHOTGUN REFEREE’S LICENCE

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VALIDITY AND EXTENSION OF THE LICENCE

4EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE 90

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SHOTGUN REFEREES’ COURSES 90

6EYESIGHT CERTIFICATES FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES

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8	APPLICATION FORMS FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCES AND
EYESIGHT
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SPECIAL NOTE:
In the context of this Annex, the word “Referee” refers to an accredited ISSF Shotgun
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GENERAL

1.1	For the achievement of its purposes the International Shooting Sport
Federation Licences Shotgun Referees to act at ISSF supervised shooting
competitions and to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all competitors(ISSF General Regulations). Referees must be experienced and fully
conversant with the current versions of the ISSF Shotgun Rules for therespective events.
1.2	The ISSF issues Shotgun Referees’ licences as confirmation of qualification.
1.3	The ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence is of one (1) category and can be issued
in the events Trap (T), Double Trap (DT) and Skeet (S), but only following
successful completion of an official ISSF International Shotgun Referees’
Course for all three events.
1.4	The ISSF Headquarters and the Chairman of the Judges’ Committee maintaina list of all the International Shotgun Referees’ licence holders, in consultation
with the Chairman of the Shotgun Committee.
2	ACQUISITION OF AN INTERNATIONAL SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCE
2.1	The applicant must have the necessary capability and experience as a Referee
and must be able to speak English.
2.2	ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licences are not granted to active athletes who still
participate in competitions where world records may be established. If theholder of an Shotgun Referees’ licence wishes to participate as an athlete, hemust return the licence to the ISSF Headquarters for cancellation.
2.3	For the acquisition of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence, preparatory
instruction and training is necessary. The applicants should possess a national
Shotgun Referees’ licence of the highest level issued by their National
Federation.
2.4	For the acquisition or renewal of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence, theapplicant must have passed an eyesight examination.
2.5	An applicant’s National Federation must sign the completed official ISSF
Shotgun Referees’ application form to confirm the contents and support
the application. The National Federation must then send it to the ISSF
Headquarters with the original eyesight examination form. See forms at theend of these Guidelines.
2.6	Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 31
December each year for licences to be issued in the following year. In orderthat applicants are not disadvantaged by any time considerations, once
applications are received by ISSF Headquarters, the Chairman of the Judges’
Committee will endeavour to authorize the issue of licences as soon as
possible. This does not negate the requirement for the Judges’ Committee toapprove and confirm the granting of these licences at their annual meeting.
2.7	The ISSF Judges’ Committee will evaluate and approve appropriate
applications, if necessary, with help from the ISSF Medical Committee during
its annual meeting. Any queries will be referred to the Shotgun Committee.
2.8	After approval, the ISSF Headquarters will issue the Shotgun Referees’
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2.9	These licences are sent to the National Federations for delivery to the licenceholders.
2.10	A fee of Euro 50.00 must be paid for a new licence.
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VALIDITY AND EXTENSION OF THE LICENCE

3.1	All ISSF International Shotgun Referees’ licences are issued for a period of five(5) years.
3.2	After expiration of this period, the licence may be renewed.
3.3	The National Federation must submit all requests for renewal to the ISSF
Headquarters accompanied by a completed Renewal Form (see form at end of
Guidelines).
3.4	The current licence should not be returned when applying for a renewal,
though it will cease to be valid after the expiry date. Applications for renewal
should be submitted at least three months before expiry.
3.5	The Chairman of the Judges’ Committee in co-operation with the ISSF
Headquarters and the Chairman of the Shotgun Committee and in some cases
also with a member of the Medical Committee will deal with all renewals.
Renewed licences will be returned to the National Federation.
3.6	A fee of Euro 25.00 will be charged for each renewal.
4	EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE
4.1	When an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence expires after five (5) years, licenceholders will be taken off the ISSF list if not renewed by application within one(1) year. In such a case any future licence must be applied for in accordancewith the Acquisition of a licence, including attendance at course(s).
4.2	The licence holder’s National Federation, at any time, has the right to apply forcancellation of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence. The licence holder may betaken off the list, in such a case the licence must be returned to the ISSF.
4.3	A Shotgun Referees’ licence may be cancelled if an eyesight test shows thelicence holder does not meet the required standard any longer, or if a holder
does not fulfil his duties as a Referee, or harms the interest or reputation of
the ISSF. The holder will be taken off the ISSF list and the licence must be
returned to the ISSF. All ISSF International Shotgun Referees’ licences remain
the property of the International Shooting Sport Federation.
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SHOTGUN REFEREES’ COURSES

5.1	Only courses that have been approved and recognized by the ISSF will beconsidered as official training courses for Shotgun Referees. Applications
for recognition must be submitted to the ISSF Headquarters using theform “Application for Shotgun Referees’ Courses” (available from ISSF
Headquarters). If a course is required in exceptional circumstances at short
notice, then the application must be sent to ISSF at least 3 months before thedate of the intended course. All applications and subsequent publication ofcourses must include the following details:
5.1.1

Where the course will be held;

5.1.2

The dates of the course;

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5.1.4	From which National Federation(s) the Participants will come; Normally,
applications will be considered when received from other National Federations
within the same Continent, but cannot be guaranteed.
5.1.5

Name of the Instructor recognised by ISSF Judges’ Committee.

5.1.6	The expenses that will be met by the National Organiser; (should be equivalent
with 5.2.2)
5.2	The basis for ISSF Shotgun Referees’ courses is the ISSF Shotgun
Referees’ Training Guidelines (as prepared and maintained by the Shotgun
Committee). The objective is to ensure that applicants for ISSF Shotgun
Referees’ licences have a proper understanding of the Rules, and theirapplication, in respect of the events for which they seek to be licenced as
Shotgun Referees. Applicants for ISSF Shotgun Referees’ courses mustalready possess the highest National licence as a Shotgun official.
5.2.1	Every part of the course should commence with an explanation of the purpose
and the content of the course, followed by the duties of a Shotgun Referee.
5.2.2	The Organizer must pay the costs for travelling, accommodation, meals andlocal transportation for the instructor(s).
5.3	Courses should last a minimum of two (2) days.
5.4	The Organizer is responsible for providing a training room with adequate
facilities for efficient instruction, and for the comfort of those attending.
5.5	A maximum of 15 participants are permitted per instructor.
5.5.1	The participants should possess a good background of practical experience asa Shotgun official before attending a course. Participants with little experiencemust obtain practical experience under the guidance of an experienced
Referee in a series of national competitions before applying for an ISSF
Shotgun Referees’ licence.
5.5.2	The Organizer must publish details of the course as early as possible. The
announcement must include all details about dates, times, accommodation,
meals, local transportation, costs and any other important information.
5.5.3	Every participant must be given a registration form to be filled in with his name,address and date of birth. The participant must indicate his experience and any
special knowledge he has acquired during competitions in which he acted as
an official, and the qualifications obtained in his National Federation.
5.5.4	Only participants entered by National Federations will be accepted.
5.6	Participants who complete the course satisfactorily will be issued with ISSF
diplomas. ISSF certificates of attendance will not be issued, but organizers areencouraged to provide them.
5.7	The ISSF Diploma does not guarantee the issue of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’
licence.
5.8	At the end of the course the instructor must write and submit a report, using
the form “Report Official ISSF Shotgun Referees’ Course” with a list of thoseattending and those completing the course to the standard required for
an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence stating for which they passed. Where
possible the report should indicate whether the individuals already possess
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appropriate before an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence is granted. The reportmust be sent as soon as possible to the ISSF Headquarters for the attention of
the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges’ Committee.
5.9	National Federations not having available suitably qualified ISSF Instructor
licence holders to conduct official ISSF Courses under the terms above areencouraged to request assistance from the Chairman of the ISSF Judges’
Committee.
6	EYESIGHT CERTIFICATES FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES
6.1	To ensure that Shotgun Referees are able to carry out their duties in a fairand impartial manner, they must have good eyesight. Accordingly, all Shotgun
Referees must have passed an eye and vision examination made by anophthalmologist or other appropriate medical practitioner.
6.2	The form shown at the end of these Guidelines must be submitted with theapplication for a licence. The certificate must not be older than three (3)months when the licence application or licence renewal application is made.
6.3	All Shotgun Referees must be in possession of an eyesight certificate, which
is not more than two (2) years old, when undertaking the duties of a Shotgun
Referee at any ISSF competition. Such certificates must be checked by the
Chief of Referees before any competition commences.
Eyesight Standards

6.4

6.4.1	Visual acuity must be 0.7 (equal to 6/9 and 20/30) or better in each eye with orwithout correction.
6.4.2	The night vision must not be impaired.
6.4.3

The colour vision must be normal.

6.4.4

There must be no diplopia (double vision).

6.4.5

The binocular visual field must be normal.

6.4.6	Diabetes or any pathological eye conditions that may cause a substantial
deterioration in visual acuity or visual field within four (4) years must be
notified to the ISSF in order to give the ISSF the possibility to require further
investigations or to decide a shorter period of licence validity.
6.5	In case of any impairment to the vision of any Shotgun Referee, the Refereemust not be allowed to undertake duties until his eyesight is again certified to
be at least the minimum standard.
7	SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE ISSUANCE OFSHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCES
7.1	In exceptional cases an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence can be issued when it
is necessary to ensure there are sufficient qualified personnel at events whereworld records may be established. For example, when a change of venue isnecessary, or when any change of a previously assigned Referee is necessary.
7.2	The National Federation must submit an application.
7.3	The applications will be considered and decided by the ISSF Secretary
General together with the Chairman of the ISSF Judges’ Committee.
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7.5	Licences issued in this way must only be given to well qualified individuals.
The usual standards must be met; only the administrative process is changed.
8	APPLICATION FORMS FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCES AND
EYESIGHT EXAMINATION FORM AND CERTIFICATE
8.1	To simplify the administration of licence issue, the attached forms must be
used when applying for a Shotgun Referees’ licence.
8.2	For each application a digital photograph with a resolution of 300dpi must
be sent to the ISSF Headquarters. The photograph should have a neutral
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Referees’ Licence
The Federation ofendorses the application of:Name of national federation

Family Name(s)Given Name(s)Date ofbirth

Gender
Day

Month

Man 

Woman Year

Please specify if you already hold an ISSF Judges’
Licence in any discipline.:

The number is

To be licenced as an ISSF Shotgun Referee in the Trap, Double Trap and Skeet events
The Applicant has attended official ISSF Shotgun Referees’ Course(s) as follows:
EventsCourse Dates

Location

Instructor

With the signature the ISSF Member Federation certifies that the information given is correct, that theapplicant has experience as a national Referee, and that the photographs are of the applicant.
This is to certify that the information given is correct, that the applicant has experience as a national
judge, and that the photograph is of the applicant.
Signed for theFederation:

send a digital photo (300dpi) to
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I confirm, I am physically able to perform and fulfil all of the requirements and duties of an ISSF
Shotgun Referee.
Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal record relating to harassment and abuse, illegal drugs
or substances and/or any law designed to protect minors?

Yes 
No 

Language Capability
Provide an assessment of your language capability in the ISSF languages:
Language

Speak
FluentUnderstand
Well

Basic

Fluent

Well

Basic

EnglishArabicFrenchGermanRussian
SpanishApplicant’s Declaration
I affirm that all information contained in my application is true and correct.
I acknowledge to be bound by the ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations (including the
ISSF Code of Ethics) in the respective applicable version as published in the “Rules“ section
on www.issf-sports.org and I confirm that I have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection
Regulation as also published in the “Rules“ section on www.issf-sports.org.
Date:

Signature of Applicant:I consent to the ISSF’s use of my health data as provided in the Eyesight Test Form and Certificate.
I am aware that I have the right to withdraw my consent, but that such withdrawal does not affect thelawfulness of any processing that was based on my consent before the withdrawal. I am aware that a
withdrawal of my consent could prevent my continued engagement as ISSF Shotgun Referee.
Date:
Fee enclosed: Euro 50.00 

Signature of Applicant:
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International Shooting Sport Federation Official Use:
Date Acknowledged and Checked
Recommended

Not recommended

Class Licence

Postponed until

By

Date
For the Judges Committee

Trap

Double Trap

Skeet







Date of issue

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Referees’ Licence Renewal
The Federation ofendorses the application of:Name of national federation

Family Name(s)Given Name(s)Date ofbirth

Gender
Day

Month

Man 

Woman Year

to have the licence renewed:
Licence Number:
The ISSF Member Federation confirms that the applicant has obtained experiences as a Shotgun
Referee in competitions under ISSF rules and regulations during the last five (5) year period.
The applicant has good knowledge of the current ISSF Rules and Regulations.
With the signature the ISSF Member Federation certifies that the information given is correct and thephotograph is of the applicant.
Signed for theFederation:

send a digital photo (300dpi) to
the ISSF Headquarters

Name typed orprinted:Fee enclosed: Euro 25.00 

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Eyesight Examination Formand Certificate
ApplicantFamily Name(s)Given Name(s)Date of
birth
Day

Month

Year

Certifying medical practitioner / ophthalmologist:
Name, qualifications and medical specialty (for example: Dr AB Cook, MD, General Practitioner:)
Name
Address
Email
Phone

Fax

Mobilephone
1.

Is the visual acuity 0.7 (6/9 or 20/30) or better on each eye?
Yes, without correction 
Yes, but only with correction 
Corrections: Left: ………………… Right: ………..…………

No 

2.

Is there any evidence or history of impaired night vision?

Yes 
No 

3.

Is there any defect in colour vision? If yes, what kind of defect:

Yes 
No 

4.

Is there any sign of diplopia?

Yes 
No 

5.

Are there any defects in the binocular visual field? If yes, attach vision field
maps!

Yes 
No 

6.

Is there any evidence of other ophthalmic pathological conditions or
diabetes? If yes, what condition(s):

Yes 
No 

Medical practitioner’s / ophthalmologist’s declaration:I, certify that I have examined the above named person, confirmed his/her identity and that I havecorrectly answered the questions above.
Date of examination:

Name:

Signature and Stamp:
For ISSF official use only:
Investigation 

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Guidelines for Public Affairs Activities
1

Public Relations with Shooting Sport Equipment Suppliers
The ISSF relies on the cooperation, collaboration and support from all firms
involved in the production and distribution of items of equipment used in theshooting sport. Free facilities for firearms and equipment manufactures toservice their products must be made available.
Firms may rent space for displays at venues where ISSF supervised eventsand meetings are held.
Proposals for promotional and advertisement programmes that involve ISSF
participation or endorsement can be submitted by firms. Each programme
requires a specific agreement.
The ISSF may grant a licence to use the official emblem of the ISSF. This will
permit greater promotion of the shooting sport.
Advertisers’ requests, specifying detailed proposals and terms, mustbe submitted to the ISSF Secretary General, who will present them forconsideration by the ISSF Executive Committee.
All income must be deposited in the ISSF accounts.

2

Public Relations with MediaThe ISSF intends to have the best possible public relations with the press,
radio and TV services in order to achieve extensive media coverage of ISSF
Championships and events. To support successful media relations, Organizing
Committees must coordinate with the ISSF Communication Manager andprovide:•	a press room at the shooting ranges with all modern telecommunication
systems, free internet service, telephone, duplication facilities and otherappropriate resources;•	a responsible person to be in charge of the media;•	areas where interviews and press conferences can be held with officials,
athletes and coaches;•	procedures to permit media access to the shooting ranges during thecompetition for filming and reporting;•	procedures to give media personnel reasonable access to athletes andteam leaders.

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Public Relations with the Community
The ISSF desires to establish good relations with members of the public in allcommunities where ISSF Championships, events and meetings are conducted.
In all ISSF Championships, events and meetings, the laws, rules andecological regulations of the community must be respected.
The shooting sport, in the tradition of the Olympic Spirit, must work to create
goodwill among all persons.

Further details are available in the “Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships” and“Guidelines for the Organization of the Media Work”.

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Guidelines for Media Coverage,
Broadcasting and Advertising1	All details about commercial rights including Media Coverage, Broadcastingand Advertising of all ISSF Championships and other ISSF official events(General Assemblies, Congresses etc.) are the property of the International
Shooting Sport Federations and further specified in the “ISSF Eligibility, ISSF
Commercial Rights and ISSF Sponsorship/Advertising Rules” within this RuleBook.
2	Details about Media Coverage and Broadcasting can be found in the“Guidelines for the Organization of Media Work” available at ISSF
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Athletes Committee
1

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ATHLETES COMMITTEE

1.1	To gather information and opinions from athletes on their needs and problems
with regard to the Olympic Games and ISSF Championships.
1.2	To voice opinions and make recommendations on these topics and forward
them to the relevant bodies of the ISSF.
1.3	To establish contact and coordinate activities with the Athletes Committees ofother international federations.
1.4	To participate in working groups, to ensure the best possible conditions for the
training, accommodation and living conditions for the athletes as well as for the
conduct of the competitions at the major international championships.
1.5	To support the fight against drugs and doping.
1.6	To establish a direct link with the athletes within the ISSF.
2

STRUCTURE

2.1	The ISSF Athletes Committee must be composed of seven (7) members,
four (4) of them elected by the athletes participating in the ISSF WorldChampionships which are held every four (4) years and three (3) members
appointed by the ISSF Executive Committee.
2.1.1	In addition to the four (4) elected athletes, three (3) additional athletes will
be appointed by the ISSF Executive Committee as equal members of thecommittee in order to guarantee a balance between continents, genders anddisciplines.
2.2

The following elections will be held during the World Championships.

2.2.1	The appointment of three (3) additional members by the ISSF Executive
Committee will follow in a meeting after the athletes have elected the four (4)committee members.
2.3	To qualify as a candidate, an athlete must never have been found guilty of adoping offence and must have participated in either the last Olympic Games orin the previous or present World Championships.
2.4	The Chairman of the ISSF Athletes Committee will be elected by the ISSF
Executive Committee in its meeting following the election of the committee
members.
2.5	The term of office is four (4) years, and all members may be re-elected. A
member can serve on the committee for no longer than four (4) years after his/her retirement from international competition.
2.6	The Chairman will become a member of the Executive Committee and will
participate in all meetings of the Executive Committee as a representative of
the athletes with full voice and vote.
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ELECTION PROCEDURE

3.1	The ISSF Member Federations may present a candidate for the ISSF Athletes
Committee according to the Guidelines to the Constitution, but not earlier thantwo (2) months before and not later than 15 days before the day of the opening
ceremony of the World Championships.
3.2	The ISSF Headquarters will establish a list of all nominated candidates
including a brief biography. This list will be published on the ISSF website.
3.3	With the accreditation of all participating athletes in the World Championships,
each athlete entered in the men or women categories will be issued a voting
paper showing all candidates and the information on the voting procedure.
3.4	Each athlete may only vote for a maximum of four (4) candidates from thevoting ballot.
3.5	The four (4) athletes, who have received the highest number of votes, will beconsidered elected as members of the ISSF Athletes Committee.
4

APPOINTMENT OF THREE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS

4.1	The ISSF Executive Committee will appoint three (3) additional members to
the Athletes Committee at its next meeting following the election of athletes.
4.2	The appointment will be conducted by a selection using the list of all
candidates for the election.
4.3	In the same meeting, the Executive Committee shall elect the Chairman of theAthletes Committee.
5

FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE COMMITTEE

5.1	In general, the ISSF Member Federation that nominated the elected member
has the responsibility of supporting the athlete’s participation in committee
meetings according to the Guidelines to the Constitution.
5.2	The ISSF Executive Committee will decide on any financial support for the
purpose of the meeting and will fix the amount of the daily allowance for eachathlete participating in the meeting.
6

METHOD OF COMMUNICATION

6.1	There will be an official website for the ISSF Athletes Committee within theframework of the ISSF website. The internet can be one of the communication
tools.
6.2

Announcements will be made in the ISSF NEWS magazine.

7

REMARKS

7.1	Athletes elected or appointed to the Athletes Committee must be aware of their
responsibilities as representatives of the athletes.
7.2	They must make every effort to attend all meetings.
7.3	They should be motivated to contribute to the shooting sport and the Olympic
Movement.
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7.5	They should be educated in respect of positions as representatives, or officials,
in both international and national federations during the duration of their
appointment as members of the Athletes Committee.

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ISSF ELIGIBILITY,
ISSF COMMERCIALRIGHTS AND ISSF
SPONSORSHIP /ADVERTISING
RULES
NOTE:
Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be aware that for the Olympic Games, IOC Rule 50, Advertising,
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4.5	RULES FOR MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
4.6	RULES FOR SPONSOR MARKINGS
4.7	CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS
4.8 	APPROVAL

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4.1.1 	The ISSF Eligibility Rules specify the conditions under which athletes are
eligible to participate in ISSF Championships (see ISSF General Regulations).
These Eligibility Rules must be applied strictly in all ISSF Championships.
4.1.2 	The ISSF recognizes Rule 40 (Participation in the Olympic Games), Rule 41(Nationality of Competitors) and Rule 50 (Advertising, Demonstrations andPropaganda) of the Olympic Charter and their corresponding Bye-Laws asbasic documents for the ISSF Eligibility Rules.
4.1.3 	To be eligible to participate in ISSF Championships, an athlete must be enteredin the Championship in accordance with Article 3.7 of the ISSF General
Regulations by his/her National Federation, which must be an ISSF Member
Federation in good standing. For the Olympic Games or Continental Games, itis the respective NOC that enters the athlete. The athletes entered must:
4.1.3.1 	Be selected to participate in accordance with procedures established by theathlete’s National Federation, except that athletes entered in the Olympic
Games also must comply with the “Special Regulations for the Participation in
the Shooting Sport Events of the Olympic Games” (Annex “Q”, ISSF General
Regulations);
4.1.3.2 	Be a national of the country they represent in accordance with the Olympic
Charter and ISSF General Regulations;4.1.3.3 	Not have been guilty of improper or unsportsmanlike conduct, particularly
through the use of doping, violence, racism and irregular or illegal betting
activities;
4.1.3.4 	Not have violated ISSF rules for sponsorship or advertising as specified inthese Rules.
4.1.4 	Athletes who compete in ISSF Championships may accept, directly or
indirectly, money payments or other prizes as awards or as an inducement totake part in a competition, except that no athlete’s participation in the Olympic
Games may be conditional on any financial consideration (Olympic Charter,
Bye-law to Rule 40).
4.1.5 	An athlete who knowingly takes part in a competition vetoed by the ISSF
may be excluded from ISSF Championships for a prescribed period by the
Executive Committee.
4.1.6 	A National Federation that enters an athlete in an ISSF Championships who is
excluded from competition in accordance with ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations orother ISSF Rules shall lose all its privileges except the right to be represented
at the next General Assembly.
4.1.7 	Athletes from a nation with a suspended National Federation may participate
in ISSF Championships upon decision of the Executive Board, but they mustcompete as Independent Shooting Participants (ISP) under the ISSF flag, notthe flag of their nation.
4.1.8 	Where the eligibility of a female athlete is questioned due to possible
hyperandrogenism, and a formal written request has been made to do so to
the ISSF Medical Committee, an Expert Panel comprised of members of the
ISSF Medical Committee and other experts shall be appointed to make anevidence-based determination on the eligibility of the athlete. In so doing, theISSF Medical Committee shall generally and substantially follow the principlesof the IOC framework on fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination on the

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4.1.9 	ISSF follows the principles of the IOC framework on fairness, inclusion
and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations.
Transgender athletes must first request from the ISSF Medical Committee thatthey be deemed eligible to participate in ISSF Championships prior to seeking
an ISSF ID. The Medical Committee shall then make a determination on
eligibility based on its evidence-based eligibility criteria, which shall be postedon the ISSF website.
4.1.10 	Any determination made under article 4.1.7 or article 4.1.8 may be appealed
exclusively to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport.
4.1.11 	In order to help protect the dignity and privacy of the athlete concerned,
requests for investigations, information gathered during investigations, resultsof investigations and decisions regarding a case (or potential case) of female
hyperandrogenism or a case involving a transexual athlete shall be kept
confidential and not released or made public by the ISSF.
4.2 	ISSF COMMERCIAL RIGHTS
4.2.1 	OWNERSHIP AND EXPLOITATION OF COMMERCIAL RIGHTS
In accordance with the ISSF General Regulations (3.11.1), the ISSF is the soleholder of broadcasting, licencing, marketing, merchandising, and equipment
rights, and other rights associated with ISSF Championships and other ISSF
official events (General Assemblies, Congresses, etc.), with the exception of
the Olympic and Continental Games.
For ISSF Championships with the exception of the Olympic and Continental
Games, the ISSF has the right to sell its broadcasting and marketing licencing,merchandising, and equipment rights.
The ISSF may decide to assign part of these rights to the organizers of an
ISSF Championship on the basis of these guidelines either for a fee or withoutcost. In such instances, the event organizer and the ISSF must agree on theterms of such agreement.
4.2.2 	ISSF LOGOThe ISSF logo is the sole property of the ISSF. Its use requires prior approvalby the ISSF. All details concerning the exact look, colour, fonts and usageof the ISSF logo is described in the Guidelines “ISSF Corporate Identity and
Design” which is available from the ISSF Headquarters.
4.2.3 	BROADCASTING AND OTHER MEDIA RIGHTS
Rights include but are not limited to the transmission (live, delayed, or
highlights) of visual images (together with any sound transmission for reception
in conjunction with those images) to conventional domestic or home television
receivers or such yet to be invented devices through which the images will bebroadcast or distributed. Such media includes also, but is not limited to, radio,
highlight programmes, on-line and internet rights, archive, and news access aswell as transmission to mobile devices.
ISSF has created its own website and will exploit commercial andcommunication opportunities through this and other electronic devices,
including those yet to be developed or invented.

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These rules apply to all official parts of ISSF Championships (training andcompetition, opening, closing and award ceremonies).
Marketing rights include all marketing, licencing and/or merchandising rights
available or yet to be invented for a sport competition. The sale of these rights
includes advertising and other appropriate benefits.
Sponsor markings on signs, banners, posters or other material may bedisplayed on athlete’s clothing and equipment on the ranges and on otherfacilities at ISSF Championships, if such sponsor markings are in accordancewith these Regulations.
During the Olympic Games, no advertising with signs, banners, posters orother means is permitted unless such advertising is authorized by IOC Rules,
in particular by the Advertising, Demonstrations, Propaganda Code of the
Olympic Charter Rule. For the Olympic Games, sponsor markings are notpermitted and must be removed or covered if possible, with the same materialand colour providing it continues to meet ISSF Rules for thickness andstiffness.
4.2.5 	ON-SITE ADVERTISING
Advertising on the ranges of ISSF Championships may not be placed in
the target areas in such a way that it interferes with the sight picture of theathletes.
The ISSF reserves the right to control sponsor signs at the main entrance of
ISSF Championship ranges, official scoreboards, and official score monitors,
target frames and Bib Numbers.
The site planning and the sizes of the above advertising spaces require priorapproval of the ISSF.
All or part of the available spaces may be contracted to one (1) advertising
agency as a package. If an agency is decided upon, the Secretary Generalmust transmit the name of the agency and details of the contract to theorganizing country’s Member Federation three (3) months before the ISSF
Championship or official event.
All other available advertising spaces are the property of the organizer.
4.3 	SPONSORSHIPS AND ADVERTISING
4.3.1 	A sponsorship is any contract-based support of an athlete or organization
provided to the athlete in the form of money, goods or services.
4.3.2 	These rules apply to all official parts of ISSF supervised Championships
events (training and competition, opening, closing and award ceremonies).
4.3.3 	A National Federation may enter into a contract with a commercial firm ororganization for sponsorships, the provision of equipment or advertising.
4.3.4 	An individual athlete may enter into a contract for an individual sponsorshipwith a commercial firm or an organization.
4.3.5	These contracts must respect the rules of the National Federations and the
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4.3.6 	Sponsorship contracts may authorize the pictures, names or athletic
performances of athletes to appear in the advertisements of contracting
commercial firms.
4.3.7 	Payments to individual athletes under such contracts may be made either tothe athlete or the National Federation.
4.4 	IDENTIFICATIONS ON ATHLETES’ EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING,ACCESSORIES AND FOOTWEAR
4.4.1 	Trademark
A trademark is a distinctive name, symbol, motto, or design that legally
identifies a company or its products and services, in order to distinguish themfrom those offered by others.
4.4.2 	Commercial Identification
A commercial identification is any visible occurrence of a trademark or anadvertising sign on an item of equipment, accessories, clothing and footwear
used during the competition. There are two (2) types of commercial marking:4.4.3 	Manufacturer Identification
A manufacturer identification is a display of the manufacturer name or of a
trademark on a product made by the manufacturer (trademark owner) with theaim to identify the product and/or its origin.
4.4.4 	Product Technology Identification
The Product Technology Identification means the technical identification (whichshall not include any Manufacturer Identification or parts thereof) used on an
item of equipment to identify fabric or any technology used in development andmanufacturing of the equipment item used.
4.4.5 	Sponsor Identification
A sponsor marking is any advertising sign on a product different from amanufacturer identification or a Product Technology Identification.
4.5	RULES FOR MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
4.5.1 	Additional restrictions for ISSF Championships
One (1) manufacturer identification per equipment item / clothing / accessories
is allowed. Gun parts are considered to be items of equipment.
No manufacturer or sponsor identification is permitted on the blinder on therear sight or on the front or attached to the hat, cap, shooting glasses or to theheadband.
The IOC enforces special rules for the Olympic Games. Details are stated in
the Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter and its Bye-Law.
4.5.2 	Measuring Manufacturer Identification
Manufacturer identification may be divided into the following categories:•	the manufacturer name; or•	the manufacturer logo; or•	a combination of the manufacturer name and the manufacturer logo.

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Regular Shapes. Where the manufacturer identification appears as arectangle or a square, the mathematical rules used to calculate the surface
area of the shape will be applied.
Irregular Shapes. Where the manufacturer identification is an irregular shape,a rectangle will be traced around the entire area of the identification and themathematical rules used to calculate the surface area of the rectangle shall beapplied.
Combined Shapes. Where the manufacturer identification combines the
manufacturer name with the manufacturer logo, a rectangle will be traced
around the entire area of the identification and the mathematical rules used to
calculate the surface area of the rectangle shall be applied.
4.6	RULES FOR SPONSOR MARKINGS
4.6.1 	General Rules for Sponsor Markings
Equipment or goods supplied to a national team must, with reference tomanufacturer identification, conform to the specifications in these Rules.
Sponsor markings on bare skin are not allowed.
During training and competition, all items which have the sole purpose ofdisplaying a sponsor marking and/or which are not used in connection with thecompetition are not allowed.
No pictures or portraits of athletes wearing clothing with commercial markingsin contravention of those specified in these rules may be used in advertising on
the venues during training and competition.
The size and appearance of sponsor markings on items used by the athlete isdefined in Table 1.
4.6.2 	Bib (Start) Numbers
Bib (Start) Numbers may include the commercial marking of ISSF
Championship sponsors, provided all competitors use numbers marked
similarly. Not more than 150cm² or a maximum of 25% of the Bib (Start)
numbers area may be dedicated to the general sponsor marking. The Bib(Start) numbers must display the name, initials and the nation of the athlete.
The IOC abbreviation of the nation must be used. The minimum height of theletters should be as big as possible but should not be less than 20mm.
For Shotgun the IOC abbreviation of the nation of the athlete and his nameand first initial in Latin letters must be displayed (IOC abbreviation at the top) at
the back of the shoulder area of his outer athlete garment.
4.7	CONTROLS AND SANCTIONSThe National Federations, together with the ISSF, are responsible for enforcing
ISSF Eligibility and Sponsorship Rules.
ISSF Competition Juries are responsible for enforcing ISSF rules concerning
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In case of a violation, the Jury must issue an oral or written warning. An athlete
not complying with this warning must not be permitted to start or to continue inthe competition.
Decisions by the Competition Juries concerning infringement of these rules
may be appealed to the Jury of Appeal whose decision is FINAL.
If an advertiser exploits the use of the name, title, or individual picture of an
athlete in connection with any advertisement, endorsement or sale of goods
without the approval or the knowledge of the athlete, the athlete may give
“power of attorney” to his/her National Federation or to the ISSF to enable
them, if necessary, to take legal action against the advertiser in question. If
the athlete concerned fails to do so, the ISSF shall judge the situation as if theathlete had given full permission to the advertiser.
4.8 	APPROVAL
These Eligibility Rules were amended and approved by the Executive
Committee of the ISSF on 7th April 2008 in Beijing, CH; on 12th November
2012 in Acapulco, MEX; on 24th November 2013 in Munich, GER; on 1st
March 2016 in Munich, GER and on 28th November, 2022 in Sharm el Sheikh,
EGY. They replace previous editions of the ISSF Eligibility Rules and became
effective immediately.
The following rules are part of these ISSF Eligibility Rule and are available on
the IOC website.
Olympic Charter Rule 40 - Participation in the Olympic Games – Bye-Law toRule 40
Olympic Charter Rule 41 – Nationality of Competitors - Bye-Law to Rule 41
Olympic Charter Rule 50 – Advertising, Demonstrations, Propaganda – ByeLaw to Rule 50

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Category/Item

Applicable Rule

Equipment
4.6.1.1

Guns

No restrictions apply.

4.6.1.2

Other Equipment

No restrictions apply for Rifle Slings, Kneeling
Rolls, Rifle Stands, Telescope Stands, Spotting
Telescopes, Gun Cases, Shooting Bags,
Suitcases and Cloth Bags etc.

Clothing

Applicable Rule

Other restrictions

Front: Shoulder andmiddle area (upperand middle thirds ofthe torso) no limit (1ISSF emblem and/or
1 National Federationemblem).

The upper position on
the left side (right side
for left handed athletes)
must be reserved forthe ISSF emblem. ONE
HALF of the left side
must be reserved for
the National Federationemblem and/or
National Federation
flag.

4.6.1.4

Back: Shoulder area
(upper third of torso)
NO markings

RESERVED forthe name and IOC
abbreviation of thenation of the athlete
and/or the Bib Number.
If a flag of the nation isused it must be placed
to the left (when seen
by another person) of
the IOC abbreviation.

4.6.1.5

Back: Middle area
(middle third of torso)
NO markings

RESERVED for Bib
Number only

4.6.1.6

Front: Hip area (lower
third of torso) no limit

none

4.6.1.7

Back: Hip area (lower
third of torso) no limit

none

4.6.1.8

Sleeves: no limit

The same identicalmarking may appear
on both sleeves

Competition Clothing
4.6.1.3

For any of: Outer
Shooting Garment(Jacket, Vest, Shirt or
Sweat Top etc.)

4.6.1.9

For any of: Trousers,
shorts, sweat pants etc.

Trouser legs only:
no limit

The same identicalmarking may appear
on both legs

4.6.1.10

Skirt

No limit

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Formal Uniforms
Dress Uniforms

Applicable Rule
Official dress uniforms
may carry the name ortrademark of up to five(5) sponsors regulatedby the National
Federation.

A dress uniform
includes all clothingworn by the athlete andthe members of theteamduring all official partsof the Championships,
where protocol
requires a display ofthe emblem, nameor abbreviation of thenational federationon the clothing. The
single occurrenceof manufacturer
identification or
product technology
identification on a dress
uniform item does
not count as sponsor
marking.

4.6.1.12

Casual Clothing
Casual Clothing

Applicable RuleNo restrictions apply.

Includes all clothingworn by the athleteon the competition
venues under othercircumstances thancompeting or following
the protocol in a dress
uniform.

Accessories

Applicable Rule

Other restrictions

No restrictions apply.

None

None

4.6.1.13

Belt
Towel
Socks
Water Bottle
Gloves Eyewear
Shooting Glasses
Side Blinders
Ear Protection
Footwear

4.6.1.14

Headgear

Front and/or back only
for country, national
federation emblem,
ISSF emblem or
emblem of an ISSF
competition organizer

4.6.1.15

Front / Rear Sight
Blinders

No sponsor marking

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ARTICLE 1	DEFINITION OF DOPING

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ARTICLE 2	ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONSARTICLE 3 	PROOF OF DOPING

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ARTICLE 4	THE PROHIBITED LIST

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ARTICLE 5	TESTING AND INVESTIGATIONSARTICLE 6	ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES

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ARTICLE 7 	RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RESPONSIBILITY, INITIAL REVIEW,
NOTICE AND PROVISIONAL SUSPENSIONS 136
ARTICLE 8	RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING AND NOTICEOF HEARING DECISION 139
ARTICLE 9	AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
ARTICLE 10	SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS141

ARTICLE 11	CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS

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ARTICLE 12	SANCTIONS BY ISSF AGAINST OTHER SPORTING BODIES
ARTICLE 13	RESULTS MANAGEMENT: APPEALS152

ARTICLE 14	CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING

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ARTICLE 15	IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONSARTICLE 16	STATUTE OF LIMITATIONSARTICLE 17	EDUCATION

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ARTICLE 21	ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETESUPPORT PERSONNEL 162
ARTICLE 22	ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONSSUBJECT TO THESE ANTI-DOPING RULES 162
ARTICLE 23	INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE
ARTICLE 24	FINAL PROVISIONS

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Preface
These Anti-Doping Rules are adopted and implemented in accordance with ISSF’s
responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), and in furtherance of ISSF’s
continuing efforts to eradicate doping in sport.
These Anti-Doping Rules are sport rules governing the conditions under which sport isplayed. Aimed at enforcing anti-doping rules in a global and harmonized manner, they
are distinct in nature from criminal and civil laws. They are not intended to be subject toor limited by any national requirements and legal standards applicable to criminal or civil
proceedings, although they are intended to be applied in a manner which respects theprinciples of proportionality and human rights. When reviewing the facts and the law of agiven case, all courts, arbitral tribunals and other adjudicating bodies should be aware ofand respect the distinct nature of these Anti-Doping Rules, which implement the Code,and the fact that these rules represent the consensus of a broad spectrum of stakeholders
around the world as to what is necessary to protect and ensure fair sport.
As provided in the Code, ISSF shall be responsible for conducting all aspects of Doping
Control. Any aspect of Doping Control or anti-doping Education may be delegated by
ISSF to a Delegated Third Party, however, ISSF shall require the Delegated Third Party
to perform such aspects in compliance with the Code, International Standards, and theseAnti-Doping Rules. ISSF may delegate the relevant part of the Results Management to
the CAS Anti-Doping Division. ISSF shall always remain fully responsible for ensuring thatany delegated aspects are performed in compliance with the Code.
Terms used in these Anti-Doping Rules that are defined terms from the Code areitalicized.
Unless otherwise specified, references to Articles are references to Articles of these AntiDoping Rules.
Fundamental Rationale for the Code and ISSF ‘s Anti-Doping Rules
Anti-doping Programmes are founded on the intrinsic value of sport. This intrinsic value
is often referred to as “the spirit of sport”: the ethical pursuit of human excellence throughthe dedicated perfection of each Athlete’s natural talents.
Anti-doping Programmes seek to protect the health of Athletes and to provide theopportunity for Athletes to pursue human excellence without the Use of Prohibited
Substances and Methods.
Anti-doping Programmes seek to maintain the integrity of sport in terms of respect for
rules, other competitors, fair competition, a level playing field, and the value of clean sport
to the world.
The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essenceof Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including:• Health• Ethics, fair play and honesty• Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code• Excellence in performance• Character and Education• Fun and joy• Teamwork

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• Dedication and commitment• Respect for rules and laws
• Respect for self and other Participants• Courage• Community and solidarity
The spirit of sport is expressed in how we play true.
Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.
The first ISSF Anti-Doping Rules were approved by the ordinary General Assemblyof the UIT (ISSF) on October 30, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela and were modified asneeded and required by decisions of the Administrative Council since that time. These
Anti-Doping Rules are therefore adopted and implemented in conformity with the ISSF’s
responsibilities under the Code and are a furtherance of the ISSF’s continuing efforts oferadicating doping in shooting sport.
Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules
These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to:(a) ISSF,
including its board members, directors, officers and specified employees andDelegated Third Parties and their employees, who are involved in any aspect of
Doping Control;(b) eachof its National Federations, including their board members, directors, officers
and specified employees, and Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are
involved in any aspect of Doping Control;(c) the following Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons:all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who are members of ISSF, or of any National
Federation, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation(including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues);(i) all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who participate in such capacity in Events,
Competitions and other activities organized, convened, authorized or recognized by
ISSF , or any National Federation, or by any member or affiliate organization of any
National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues), wherever
held;(ii) any other Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel or other Person who, by virtue of an
accreditation, a licence or other contractual arrangement, or otherwise, is subject
to the authority of ISSF, or of any National Federation, or of any member or affiliateorganization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations, orleagues), for purposes of anti-doping; and(iii) A thletes who are not regular members of ISSF or of one of its National Federations
but who want to be eligible to compete in a particular International Event.
Each of the above-mentioned Persons is deemed, as a condition of his or her
participation or involvement in the sport, to have agreed to and be bound by these AntiDoping Rules, and to have submitted to the authority of ISSF to enforce these Anti-Doping
Rules, including any Consequences for the breach thereof, and to the jurisdiction of thehearing panels specified in Article 8 and Article 13 to hear and determine cases andappeals brought under these Anti-Doping Rules.
Within the overall pool of Athletes set out above who are bound by and required tocomply with these Anti-Doping Rules, the following Athletes shall be considered to be

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the specific provisions in these Anti-Doping Rules applicable to International-Level
Athletes (e.g., Testing, TUEs, whereabouts, and Results Management) shall apply to such
Athletes:• All Athletes who hold an ISSF ID, and,• All Athletes who have qualified for or intend to compete at an ISSF Event, or a Major
Event Organizer’s Event.
ARTICLE 1	DEFINITION OF DOPING
Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the anti-doping rule violations set
forth in Article 2.1 through Article 2.11 of these Anti-Doping Rules.
ARTICLE 2	ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS
The purpose of Article 2 is to specify the circumstances and conduct which constitute antidoping rule violations. Hearings in doping cases will proceed based on the assertion that
one or more of these specific rules have been violated.
Athletes or other Persons shall be responsible for knowing what constitutes an antidoping rule violation and the substances and methods which have been included on theProhibited List.
The following constitute anti-doping rule violations:2.1	Presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an
Athlete’s Sample
2.1.1	It is the Athletes’ personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enterstheir bodies. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their Samples. Accordingly, it is
not necessary that intent, Fault, negligence or knowing Use on the Athlete’s
part be demonstrated in order to establish an anti-doping rule violation under
Article 2.1.
2.1.2 	Sufficient proof of an anti-doping rule violation under Article 2.1 is establishedby any of the following: presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites
or Markers in the Athlete’s A Sample where the Athlete waives analysis of the
B Sample and the B Sample is not analyzed; or, where the Athlete’s B Sample
is analyzed and the analysis of the Athlete’s B Sample confirms the presenceof the Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found in the Athlete’s
A Sample; or where the Athlete’s A or B Sample is split into two (2) parts andthe analysis of the confirmation part of the split Sample confirms the presenceof the Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found in the first partof the split Sample or the Athlete waives analysis of the confirmation part of the
split Sample.
2.1.3 	Excepting those substances for which a Decision Limit is specifically identified
in the Prohibited List or a Technical Document, the presence of any reported
quantity of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’s
Sample shall constitute an anti-doping rule violation.
2.1.4 	As an exception to the general rule of Article 2.1, the Prohibited List,
International Standards or Technical Documents may establish special criteria
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2.2 	Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a
Prohibited Method
2.2.1	It is the Athletes’ personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enterstheir bodies and that no Prohibited Method is Used. Accordingly, it is notnecessary that intent, Fault, negligence or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part
be demonstrated in order to establish an anti-doping rule violation for Use of a
Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method.
2.2.2 	The success or failure of the Use or Attempted Use of a Prohibited Substanceor Prohibited Method is not material. It is sufficient that the Prohibited
Substance or Prohibited Method was Used or Attempted to be Used for ananti-doping rule violation to be committed.
2.3 	Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection by an
AthleteEvading Sample collection; or refusing or failing to submit to Sample collection
without compelling justification after notification by a duly authorized Person.
2.4 	Whereabouts Failures by an Athlete
Any combination of three (3) missed tests and/or filing failures, as defined in
the International Standard for Results Management, within a twelve (12) month
period by an Athlete in a Registered Testing Pool.
2.5 	Tampering or Attempted Tampering with any part of Doping Control by
an Athlete or Other Person
2.6 	Possession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method by an
Athlete or Athlete Support Person
2.6.1	Possession by an Athlete In-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or any
Prohibited Method, or Possession by an Athlete Out-of-Competition of any
Prohibited Substance or any Prohibited Method which is prohibited Out-ofCompetition unless the Athlete establishes that the Possession is consistent
with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”) granted in accordance with Article
4.4 or other acceptable justification.
2.6.2 	Possession by an Athlete Support Person In-Competition of any Prohibited
Substance or any Prohibited Method, or Possession by an Athlete Support
Person Out-of-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or any Prohibited
Method which is prohibited Out-of-Competition in connection with an Athlete,Competition or training, unless the Athlete Support Person establishes that the
Possession is consistent with a TUE granted to an Athlete in accordance with
Article 4.4 or other acceptable justification.
2.7 	Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method by an Athlete or Other Person
2.8 	Administration or Attempted Administration by an Athlete or Other
Person to any Athlete In-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method, or Administration or Attempted Administration to
any Athlete Out-of-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or any
Prohibited Method that is Prohibited Out-of-Competition
2.9 	Complicity or Attempted Complicity by an Athlete or Other Person
Assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, conspiring, covering up or any othertype of intentional complicity or Attempted complicity involving an anti-doping

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by another Person.
2.10 	Prohibited Association by an Athlete or Other Person
2.10.1 	Association by an Athlete or other Person subject to the authority of an AntiDoping Organization in a professional or sport-related capacity with any
Athlete Support Person who:
2.10.1.1 	If subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization, is serving a period of
Ineligibility; or
2.10.1.2 	If not subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization and where
Ineligibility has not been addressed in a Results Management process
pursuant to the Code, has been convicted or found in a criminal, disciplinary
or professional proceeding to have engaged in conduct which would haveconstituted a violation of anti-doping rules if Code-compliant rules had been
applicable to such Person. The disqualifying status of such Person shallbe in force for the longer of six (6) years from the criminal, professional ordisciplinary decision or the duration of the criminal, disciplinary or professionalsanction imposed; or
2.10.1.3 	Is serving as a front or intermediary for an individual described in Article
2.10.1.1 or 2.10.1.2.
2.10.2	To establish a violation of Article 2.10, an Anti-Doping Organization must
establish that the Athlete or other Person knew of the Athlete Support Person’s
disqualifying status.
The burden shall be on the Athlete or other Person to establish that any
association with an Athlete Support Person described in Article 2.10.1.1 or
2.10.1.2 is not in a professional or sport-related capacity and/or that such
association could not have been reasonably avoided.
Anti-Doping Organizations that are aware of Athlete Support Personnel whomeet the criteria described in Article 2.10.1.1, 2.10.1.2, or 2.10.1.3 shall submitthat information to WADA.
2.11 	Acts by an Athlete or Other Person to Discourage or Retaliate Against
Reporting to Authorities
Where such conduct does not otherwise constitute a violation of Article 2.5:
2.11.1	Any act which threatens or seeks to intimidate another Person with the intent
of discouraging the Person from the good-faith reporting of information that
relates to an alleged anti-doping rule violation or alleged non-compliance with
the Code to WADA, an Anti-Doping Organization, law enforcement, regulatory
or professional disciplinary body, hearing body or Person conducting an
investigation for WADA or an Anti-Doping Organization.
2.11.2	Retaliation against a Person who, in good faith, has provided evidence orinformation that relates to an alleged anti-doping rule violation or alleged
non-compliance with the Code to WADA, an Anti-Doping Organization, law
enforcement, regulatory or professional disciplinary body, hearing body or
Person conducting an investigation for WADA or an Anti-Doping Organization.
For purposes of Article 2.11, retaliation, threatening and intimidation include an
act taken against such Person either because the act lacks a good faith basis
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3.1 	Burdens and Standards of Proof
ISSF shall have the burden of establishing that an anti-doping rule violation
has occurred. The standard of proof shall be whether ISSF has established ananti-doping rule violation to the comfortable satisfaction of the hearing panel
bearing in mind the seriousness of the allegation which is made. This standardof proof in all cases is greater than a mere balance of probability but less thanproof beyond a reasonable doubt. Where these Anti-Doping Rules place theburden of proof upon the Athlete or other Person alleged to have committed ananti-doping rule violation to rebut a presumption or establish specified facts orcircumstances, except as provided in Articles 3.2.2 and 3.2.3, the standard of
proof shall be by a balance of probability.
3.2 	Methods of Establishing Facts and Presumptions
Facts related to anti-doping rule violations may be established by any reliablemeans, including admissions. The following rules of proof shall be applicable indoping cases:
3.2.1 	Analytical methods or Decision Limits approved by WADA after consultation
within the relevant scientific community or which have been the subject of peer
review are presumed to be scientifically valid. Any Athlete or other Person
seeking to challenge whether the conditions for such presumption have been
met or to rebut this presumption of scientific validity shall, as a condition
precedent to any such challenge, first notify WADA of the challenge and thebasis of the challenge. The initial hearing body, appellate body or CAS, on
its own initiative, may also inform WADA of any such challenge. Within ten(10) days of WADA’s receipt of such notice and the case file related to suchchallenge, WADA shall also have the right to intervene as a party, appear as
amicus curiae or otherwise provide evidence in such proceeding. In cases
before CAS, at WADA’s request, the CAS panel shall appoint an appropriatescientific expert to assist the panel in its evaluation of the challenge.
3.2.2 	WADA-accredited laboratories, and other laboratories approved by WADA,
are presumed to have conducted Sample analysis and custodial proceduresin accordance with the International Standard for Laboratories. The Athlete orother Person may rebut this presumption by establishing that a departure fromthe International Standard for Laboratories occurred which could reasonably
have caused the Adverse Analytical Finding.
If the Athlete or other Person rebuts the preceding presumption by showingthat a departure from the International Standard for Laboratories occurred
which could reasonably have caused the Adverse Analytical Finding, then
ISSF shall have the burden to establish that such departure did not cause theAdverse Analytical Finding.
3.2.3 	Departures from any other International Standard or other anti-doping ruleor policy set forth in the Code or these Anti-Doping Rules shall not invalidate
analytical results or other evidence of an anti-doping rule violation, and shallnot constitute a defense to an anti-doping rule violation; provided, however,if the Athlete or other Person establishes that a departure from one of thespecific International Standard provisions listed below could reasonably havecaused an anti-doping rule violation based on an Adverse Analytical Findingor whereabouts failure, then ISSF shall have the burden to establish that suchdeparture did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding or the whereabouts
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related to Sample collection or Sample handling which could reasonably
have caused an anti-doping rule violation based on an Adverse Analytical
Finding, in which case ISSF shall have the burden to establish that suchdeparture did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding;(ii) a departure from the International Standard for Results Management orInternational Standard for Testing and Investigations related to an Adverse
Passport Finding which could reasonably have caused an anti-doping ruleviolation, in which case ISSF shall have the burden to establish that suchdeparture did not cause the anti-doping rule violation;(iii) a departure from the International Standard for Results Management
related to the requirement to provide notice to the Athlete of the B Sample
opening which could reasonably have caused an anti-doping rule violation
based on an Adverse Analytical Finding, in which case ISSF shall havethe burden to establish that such departure did not cause the Adverse
Analytical Finding;(iv) a departure from the International Standard for Results Management
related to Athlete notification which could reasonably have caused an antidoping rule violation based on a whereabouts failure, in which case ISSF
shall have the burden to establish that such departure did not cause thewhereabouts failure.
3.2.4 	The facts established by a decision of a court or professional disciplinary
tribunal of competent jurisdiction which is not the subject of a pending appeal
shall be irrebuttable evidence against the Athlete or other Person to whom thedecision pertained of those facts unless the Athlete or other Person establishes
that the decision violated principles of natural justice.
3.2.5 	The hearing panel in a hearing on an anti-doping rule violation may draw
an inference adverse to the Athlete or other Person who is asserted tohave committed an anti-doping rule violation based on the Athlete’s or other
Person’s refusal, after a request made in a reasonable time in advance of thehearing, to appear at the hearing (either in person or telephonically as directedby the hearing panel) and to answer questions from the hearing panel or ISSF.
ARTICLE 4	THE PROHIBITED LIST
4.1 	Incorporation of the Prohibited List
These Anti-Doping Rules incorporate the Prohibited List, which is publishedand revised by WADA as described in Article 4.1 of the Code.
Unless provided otherwise in the Prohibited List or a revision, the Prohibited
List and revisions shall go into effect under these Anti-Doping Rules three (3)months after publication by WADA, without requiring any further action by ISSF
or its National Federations. All Athletes and other Persons shall be bound by
the Prohibited List, and any revisions thereto, from the date they go into effect,
without further formality. It is the responsibility of all Athletes and other Persons
to familiarize themselves with the most up-to-date version of the Prohibited List
and all revisions thereto.
ISSF shall provide its National Federations with the most recent version of theProhibited List. Each National Federation shall in turn ensure that its members,
and the constituents of its members, are also provided with the most recent
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4.2 	Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods Identified on theProhibited List
4.2.1 	Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
The Prohibited List shall identify those Prohibited Substances and Prohibited
Methods which are prohibited as doping at all times (both In-Competition
and Out-of-Competition) because of their potential to enhance performancein future Competitions or their masking potential, and those substances andmethods which are prohibited In-Competition only. The Prohibited List may
be expanded by WADA for a particular sport. Prohibited Substances andProhibited Methods may be included in the Prohibited List by general category(e.g., anabolic agents) or by specific reference to a particular substance or
method.
4.2.2	Specified Substances or Specified Methods
For purposes of the application of Article 10, all Prohibited Substances shall beSpecified Substances except as identified on the Prohibited List. No Prohibited
Method shall be a Specified Method unless it is specifically identified as aSpecified Method on the Prohibited List.
4.2.3	Substances of Abuse
For purposes of applying Article 10, Substances of Abuse shall include those
Prohibited Substances which are specifically identified as Substances of Abuseon the Prohibited List because they are frequently abused in society outside of
the context of sport.
4.3 	WADA’s Determination of the Prohibited List
WADA’s determination of the Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
that will be included on the Prohibited List, the classification of substances into
categories on the Prohibited List, the classification of a substance as prohibitedat all times or In-Competition only, the classification of a substance or method
as a Specified Substance, Specified Method or Substance of Abuse is final andshall not be subject to any challenge by an Athlete or other Person including,but not limited to, any challenge based on an argument that the substanceor method was not a masking agent or did not have the potential to enhance
performance, represent a health risk or violate the spirit of sport.
4.4 	Therapeutic Use Exemptions (“TUEs”)
4.4.1 	The presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers, and/or the Use or Attempted Use, Possession or Administration or Attempted
Administration of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, shall not be
considered an anti-doping rule violation if it is consistent with the provisions ofa TUE granted in accordance with the International Standard for Therapeutic
Use Exemptions.
4.4.2 	TUE Applications
4.4.2.1 	Athletes who are not International-Level Athletes shall apply to their National
Anti-Doping Organization for a TUE. If the National Anti-Doping Organization
denies the application, the Athlete may appeal exclusively to the national-levelappeal body described in Article 13.2.2.
4.4.2.2 	Athletes who are International-Level Athletes shall apply to ISSF for a TUE.
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Organization for the substance or method in question, even if that TUE
meets the criteria set out in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use
Exemptions, the TUE is not automatically recognized by ISSF for purposesof international-level Competition. An international-level Athlete must apply
to ISSF for a recognition of a TUE granted by their National Anti-Doping
Organization before their next International-level Competition.
If ISSF upon receipt considers that the TUE does not meet those criteria
and so refuses to recognize it, ISSF must notify the Athlete and the Athlete’s
National Anti-Doping Organization promptly, with reasons. The Athlete or the
National Anti-Doping Organization shall have twenty-one (21) days from such
notification to refer the matter to WADA for review in accordance with Article
4.4.7.
If the matter is referred to WADA for review, the TUE granted by the National
Anti-Doping Organization remains valid for national-level Competition andOut-of-Competition Testing (but is not valid for international-level Competition)
pending WADA’s decision. If the matter is not referred to WADA for review
within the twenty-one (21) day deadline, the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping
Organization must determine whether the original TUE granted by that National
Anti-Doping Organization should nevertheless remain valid for national-level
Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing (provided that the Athlete ceases
to be an International-Level Athlete and does not participate in internationallevel Competition). Pending the National Anti-Doping Organization’s decision,
the TUE remains valid for national-level Competition and Out-of-Competition
Testing (but is not valid for international-level Competition).
4.4.3.2	If ISSF chooses to test an Athlete who is not an International-Level Athlete,
ISSF must recognize a TUE granted to that Athlete by their National AntiDoping Organization unless the Athlete is required to apply for recognitionof the TUE pursuant to Articles 5.8 and 7.0 of the International Standard for
Therapeutic Use Exemptions.
4.4.4 	TUE Application Process
4.4.4.1 	If the Athlete does not already have a TUE granted by their National AntiDoping Organization for the substance or method in question, the Athlete must
apply directly to ISSF.
4.4.4.2 	An application to ISSF for grant or recognition of a TUE must be made assoon as possible and in all cases before the Athlete’s next International-level
Competition, save where Articles 4.1 or 4.3 of the International Standard
for Therapeutic Use Exemptions apply. The application shall be made inaccordance with Article 6 of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use
Exemptions as posted on ISSF ’s website.
4.4.4.3 	ISSF shall establish a Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (“TUEC”) to
consider applications for the grant or recognition of TUEs:(a) The TUEC shall consist of a Chair and two (2) other members withexperience in the care and treatment of Athletes and sound knowledge ofclinical, sports and exercise medicine.
(b) Before serving as a member of the TUEC, each member must sign aconflict of interest and confidentiality declaration. The appointed members
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(c) When an application to ISSF for the grant or recognition of a TUE is made,the Chair of the TUEC shall appoint three (3) members (which may include
the Chair) to consider the application.
(d) Before considering a TUE application, each member shall disclose to the
Chair any circumstances likely to affect their impartiality with respect to the
Athlete making the application.
4.4.4.4	The TUEC shall promptly evaluate and decide upon the application inaccordance with the relevant provisions of the International Standard
for Therapeutic Use Exemptions and usually (i.e., unless exceptional
circumstances apply) within no more than twenty-one (21) days of receipt of acomplete application. Where the application is made in a reasonable time prior
to an Event, the TUEC must use its best endeavors to issue its decision before
the start of the Event.
4.4.4.5	The TUEC decision shall be the final decision of ISSF and may be appealed inaccordance with Article 4.4.7. ISSF TUEC decision shall be notified in writing to
the Athlete, and to WADA and other Anti-Doping Organizations in accordancewith the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. It shall also
promptly be reported into ADAMS.
4.4.4.6	If ISSF (or the National Anti-Doping Organization, where it has agreed toconsider the application on behalf of ISSF) denies the Athlete’s application,
it must notify the Athlete promptly, with reasons. If ISSF grants the Athlete’s
application, it must notify not only the Athlete but also their National AntiDoping Organization. If the National Anti-Doping Organization considers that
the TUE granted by ISSF does not meet the criteria set out in the International
Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, it has twenty-one (21) days fromsuch notification to refer the matter to WADA for review in accordance with
Article 4.4.7.
If the National Anti-Doping Organization refers the matter to WADA for review,
the TUE granted by ISSF remains valid for international-level Competition
and Out-of-Competition Testing (but is not valid for national-level Competition)
pending WADA’s decision. If the National Anti-Doping Organization does notrefer the matter to WADA for review, the TUE granted by ISSF becomes valid
for national-level Competition as well when the twenty-one (21) day review
deadline expires.
4.4.5	Retroactive TUE Applications
If ISSF chooses to collect a Sample from an Athlete who is not anInternational-Level Athlete or a National-Level Athlete, and that Athlete is Usinga Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method for therapeutic reasons, ISSF
must permit that Athlete to apply for a retroactive TUE.
4.4.6	Expiration, Withdrawal or Reversal of a TUE
4.4.6.1 	A TUE granted pursuant to these Anti-Doping Rules: (a) shall expire
automatically at the end of any term for which it was granted, without the needfor any further notice or other formality; (b) will be withdrawn if the Athlete does
not promptly comply with any requirements or conditions imposed by the TUEC
upon grant of the TUE; (c) may be withdrawn by the TUEC if it is subsequently
determined that the criteria for grant of a TUE are not in fact met; or (d) may bereversed on review by WADA or on appeal.
4.4.6.2 	In such event, the Athlete shall not be subject to any Consequences basedon their Use or Possession or Administration of the Prohibited Substance or

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Prohibited Method in question in accordance with the TUE prior to the effective
date of expiry, withdrawal, or reversal of the TUE. The review pursuant to
Article 5.1.1.1 of the International Standard for Results Management of anAdverse Analytical Finding, reported shortly after the TUE expiry, withdrawal
or reversal, shall include consideration of whether such finding is consistent
with Use of the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method prior to that date, inwhich event no anti-doping rule violation shall be asserted.
4.4.7	Reviews and Appeals of TUE Decisions
4.4.7.1 	WADA must review ISSF’s decision not to recognize a TUE granted by the
National Anti-Doping Organization that is referred to WADA by the Athleteor the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization. In addition, WADA must
review ISSF’s decision to grant a TUE that is referred to WADA by the
Athlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization. WADA may review any other TUE
decisions at any time, whether upon request by those affected or on its own
initiative.
If the TUE decision being reviewed meets the criteria set out in theInternational Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, WADA will notinterfere with it. If the TUE decision does not meet those criteria, WADA willreverse it.
4.4.7.2 	Any TUE decision by ISSF (or by a National Anti-Doping Organization where it
has agreed to consider the application on behalf of ISSF) that is not reviewed
by WADA, or that is reviewed by WADA but is not reversed upon review,
may be appealed by the Athlete and/or the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping
Organization, exclusively to CAS.
4.4.7.3	A decision by WADA to reverse a TUE decision may be appealed by the
Athlete, the National Anti-Doping Organization and/or ISSF, exclusively toCAS.
4.4.7.4 	A failure to render a decision within a reasonable time on a properly submitted
application for grant/recognition of a TUE or for review of a TUE decision shallbe considered a denial of the application thus triggering the applicable rights ofreview/appeal.
ARTICLE 5	TESTING AND INVESTIGATIONS
5.1	Purpose of Testing and Investigations
5.1.1	Testing and investigations may be undertaken for any anti-doping purpose.
They shall be conducted in conformity with the provisions of the International
Standard for Testing and Investigations [and the specific protocols of ISSF
supplementing that International Standard].
5.1.2 	Testing shall be undertaken to obtain analytical evidence as to whether the
Athlete has violated Article 2.1 (Presence of a Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’s Sample) or Article 2.2 (Use or Attempted
Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method).
5.2	Authority to Test
5.2.1 	Subject to the limitations for Event Testing set out in Article 5.3, ISSF shallhave In-Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing authority over all Athletes
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5.2.2 	ISSF may require any Athlete over whom it has Testing authority (including any
Athlete serving a period of Ineligibility) to provide a Sample at any time and at
any place.
5.2.3 	WADA shall have In-Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing authority as
set out in Article 20.7.10 of the Code.
5.2.4 	If ISSF delegates or contracts any part of Testing to a National Anti-Doping
Organization directly or through a National Federation, that National AntiDoping Organization may collect additional Samples or direct the laboratory to
perform additional types of analysis at the National Anti-Doping Organization’s
expense. If additional Samples are collected or additional types of analysis are
performed, ISSF shall be notified.
5.3	Event Testing
5.3.1 	Except as otherwise provided below, only a single organization shall haveauthority to conduct Testing at Event Venues during an Event Period. At
International Events, ISSF (or other international organization which is theruling body for an Event) shall have authority to conduct Testing. At National
Events, the National Anti-Doping Organization of that country shall haveauthority to conduct Testing. At the request of ISSF (or other internationalorganization which is the ruling body for an Event), any Testing during the
Event Period outside of the Event Venues shall be coordinated with ISSF (orthe relevant ruling body of the Event).
5.3.2 	If an Anti-Doping Organization, which would otherwise have Testing authority
but is not responsible for initiating and directing Testing at an Event, desires to
conduct Testing of Athletes at the Event Venues during the Event Period, theAnti-Doping Organization shall first confer with ISSF (or other internationalorganization which is the ruling body of the Event) to obtain permission to
conduct and coordinate such Testing. If the Anti-Doping Organization is notsatisfied with the response from ISSF (or other international organization
which is the ruling body of the Event), the Anti-Doping Organization may, in
accordance with the procedures described in the International Standard for
Testing and Investigations, ask WADA for permission to conduct Testing and to
determine how to coordinate such Testing. WADA shall not grant approval forsuch Testing before consulting with and informing ISSF (or other internationalorganization which is the ruling body for the Event). WADA’s decision shall befinal and not subject to appeal. Unless otherwise provided in the authorization
to conduct Testing, such tests shall be considered Out-of-Competition tests.
Results Management for any such test shall be the responsibility of the AntiDoping Organization initiating the test unless provided otherwise in the rules of
the ruling body of the Event.
5.4	Testing Requirements
5.4.1	ISSF shall conduct test distribution planning and Testing as required by theInternational Standard for Testing and Investigations.
5.4.2 	Where reasonably feasible, Testing shall be coordinated through ADAMS inorder to maximize the effectiveness of the combined Testing effort and to avoid
unnecessary repetitive Testing
5.5	Athlete Whereabouts Information
5.5.1 	ISSF has established a Registered Testing Pool of those Athletes who are
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to Consequences for Article 2.4 violations as provided in Article 10.3.2. ISSF
shall coordinate with National Anti-Doping Organizations to identify such
Athletes and to collect their whereabouts information.
5.5.2	ISSF shall make available through ADAMS a list which identifies those
Athletes included in its Registered Testing Pool by name. ISSF shall regularly
review and update as necessary its criteria for including Athletes in its
Registered Testing Pool, and shall periodically (but not less than quarterly)
review the list of Athletes in its Registered Testing Pool to ensure that eachlisted Athlete continues to meet the relevant criteria. Athletes shall be notified
before they are included in the Registered Testing Pool and when they are
removed from that pool. The notification shall contain the information set out in
the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
5.5.3 	Where an Athlete is included in an international Registered Testing Pool by
ISSF and in a national Registered Testing Pool by their National Anti-Doping
Organization, the National Anti-Doping Organization and ISSF shall agree
between themselves which of them shall accept that Athlete’s whereabouts
filings; in no case shall an Athlete be required to make whereabouts filings tomore than one of them.
5.5.4	In accordance with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations,each Athlete in the Registered Testing Pool shall do the following: (a) advise
ISSF of his/her whereabouts on a quarterly basis; (b) update that information
as necessary so that it remains accurate and complete at all times; and (c)make himself or herself available for Testing at such whereabouts.
5.5.5 	For purposes of Article 2.4, an Athlete’s failure to comply with the requirementsof the International Standard for Testing and Investigations shall be deemeda filing failure or a missed test, as defined in Annex B of the International
Standard for Results Management, where the conditions set forth in Annex B
are met.
5.5.6 	An Athlete in ISSF’s Registered Testing Pool shall continue to be subject to the
obligation to comply with the whereabouts requirements set in the International
Standard for Testing and Investigations unless and until (a) the Athlete gives
written notice to ISSF that he or she has retired or (b) ISSF has informed
him or her that he or she no longer satisfies the criteria for inclusion in ISSF’s
Registered Testing Pool.
5.5.7 	Whereabouts information provided by an Athlete while in the Registered
Testing Pool will be accessible through ADAMS to WADA and to other AntiDoping Organizations having authority to test that Athlete as provided in
Article 5.2. Whereabouts information shall be maintained in strict confidence
at all times; it shall be used exclusively for purposes of planning, coordinatingor conducting Doping Control, providing information relevant to the Athlete
Biological Passport or other analytical results, to support an investigation into
a potential anti-doping rule violation, or to support proceedings alleging ananti-doping rule violation; and shall be destroyed after it is no longer relevant
for these purposes in accordance with the International Standard for theProtection of Privacy and Personal Information.
5.5.8	In accordance with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations,
ISSF may establish a Testing Pool, which includes Athletes who are subject
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5.5.9	ISSF shall notify Athletes before they are included in the Testing Pool andwhen they are removed. Such notification shall include the whereabouts
requirements and the consequences that apply in case of non-compliance, as
indicated in Articles 5.5.10 and 5.5.11.
5.5.10 	Athletes included in the Testing Pool shall provide ISSF with the following
whereabouts information so that they may be located and subjected to Testing:(a)	An overnight address;(b)	Competition / Event schedule; and(c)	Regular training activities.
Such whereabouts information shall be filed in ADAMS to enable better Testing
coordination with other Anti-Doping Organizations.
5.5.11	An Athlete’s failure to provide whereabouts information on or before the daterequired by ISSF or the Athlete’s failure to provide accurate whereabouts
information shall result in ISSF elevating the Athlete to ISSF’s Registered
Testing Pool.
5.6	Retired Athletes Returning to Competition
5.6.1	If an International-Level Athlete or National-Level Athlete in ISSF’s Registered
Testing Pool retires and then wishes to return to active participation in sport,
the Athlete shall not compete in International Events or National Events
until the Athlete has made himself or herself available for Testing, by giving
six (6) months prior written notice to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping
Organization.
WADA, in consultation with ISSF and the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping
Organization, may grant an exemption to the six (6) month written notice rule
where the strict application of that rule would be unfair to the Athlete. Thisdecision may be appealed under Article 13.
Any competitive results obtained in violation of this Article 5.6.1 shall be
Disqualified unless the Athlete can establish that he or she could not havereasonably known that this was an International Event or a National Event.
5.6.2 	If an Athlete retires from sport while subject to a period of Ineligibility, theAthlete must notify the Anti-Doping Organization that imposed the period of
Ineligibility in writing of such retirement. If the Athlete then wishes to returnto active competition in sport, the Athlete shall not compete in International
Events or National Events until the Athlete has made himself or herself
available for Testing by giving six (6) months prior written notice (or noticeequivalent to the period of Ineligibility remaining as of the date the Athlete
retired, if that period was longer than six (6) months) to ISSF and to their
National Anti-Doping Organization.
5.7	
Independent Observer Programme
ISSF and the organizing committees for ISSF’s Events, as well as the National
Federations and the organizing committees for National Events, shall authorize
and facilitate the Independent Observer Programme at such Events.
ARTICLE 6	ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES
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6.1.1 	For purposes of directly establishing an Adverse Analytical Finding under
Article 2.1, Samples shall be analyzed only in WADA-accredited laboratories
or laboratories otherwise approved by WADA. The choice of the WADAaccredited or WADA-approved laboratory used for the Sample analysis shallbe determined exclusively by ISSF.
6.1.2 	As provided in Article 3.2, facts related to anti-doping rule violations may beestablished by any reliable means. This would include, for example, reliable
laboratory or other forensic testing conducted outside of WADA-accredited orapproved laboratories.
6.2	Purpose of Analysis of Samples and Data
6.2.1 	Samples and related analytical data or Doping Control information shall beanalyzed to detect Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods identified
on the Prohibited List and other substances as may be directed by WADA
pursuant to the monitoring Programme described in Article 4.5 of the Code, or
to assist ISSF in profiling relevant parameters in an Athlete’s urine, blood orother matrix, including for DNA or genomic profiling, or for any other legitimate
anti-doping purpose.
6.3	Research on Samples and Data
Samples, related analytical data and Doping Control information may be used
for anti-doping research purposes, although no Sample may be used forresearch without the Athlete’s written consent. Samples and related analytical
data or Doping Control information used for research purposes shall first beprocessed in such a manner as to prevent Samples and related analytical
data or Doping Control information being traced back to a particular Athlete.
Any research involving Samples and related analytical data or Doping Control
information shall adhere to the principles set out in Article 19 of the Code.
6.4	Standards for Sample Analysis and ReportingIn accordance with Article 6.4 of the Code, ISSF shall ask laboratories toanalyze Samples in conformity with the International Standard for Laboratories
and Article 4.7 of the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
Laboratories at their own initiative and expense may analyze Samples
for Prohibited Substances or Prohibited Methods not included on thestandard Sample analysis menu, or as requested by ISSF. Results fromany such analysis shall be reported to ISSF and have the same validity andConsequences as any other analytical result.
6.5	Further Analysis of a Sample Prior to or During Results Management or
Hearing Process
There shall be no limitation on the authority of a laboratory to conduct repeat
or additional analysis on a Sample prior to the time ISSF notifies an Athletethat the Sample is the basis for an Article 2.1 anti-doping rule violation charge.
If after such notification ISSF wishes to conduct additional analysis on that
Sample, it may do so with the consent of the Athlete or approval from ahearing body.
6.6 	Further Analysis of a Sample After it has been Reported as Negative or
has Otherwise not Resulted in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation Charge
After a laboratory has reported a Sample as negative, or the Sample has
not otherwise resulted in an anti-doping rule violation charge, it may be
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stored and subjected to further analyses for the purpose of Article 6.2 at any
time exclusively at the direction of either the Anti-Doping Organization that
initiated and directed Sample collection or WADA. Any other Anti-Doping
Organization with authority to test the Athlete that wishes to conduct further
analysis on a stored Sample may do so with the permission of the Anti-Doping
Organization that initiated and directed Sample collection or WADA, and shallbe responsible for any follow-up Results Management. Any Sample storage
or further analysis initiated by WADA or another Anti-Doping Organization
shall be at WADA’s or that organization’s expense. Further analysis of
Samples shall conform with the requirements of the International Standard forLaboratories.
6.7 	Split of A or B Sample
Where WADA, an Anti-Doping Organization with Results Management
authority, and/or a WADA-accredited laboratory (with approval from WADAor the Anti-Doping Organization with Results Management authority) wishes
to split an A or B Sample for the purpose of using the first part of the split
Sample for an A Sample analysis and the second part of the split Sample for
confirmation, then the procedures set forth in the International Standard forLaboratories shall be followed.
6.8 	WADA’s Right to Take Possession of Samples and Data
WADA may, in its sole discretion at any time, with or without prior notice, takephysical possession of any Sample and related analytical data or informationin the possession of a laboratory or Anti-Doping Organization. Upon request
by WADA, the laboratory or Anti-Doping Organization in possession of
the Sample shall immediately grant access to and enable WADA to takephysical possession of the Sample. If WADA has not provided prior noticeto the laboratory or Anti-Doping Organization before taking possession of a
Sample, it shall provide such notice to the laboratory and each Anti-Doping
Organization whose Samples have been taken by WADA within a reasonable
time after taking possession. After analysis and any investigation of a seizedSample, WADA may direct another Anti-Doping Organization with authority totest the Athlete to assume Results Management responsibility for the Sample if
a potential anti-doping rule violation is discovered.
ARTICLE 7 	RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RESPONSIBILITY, INITIAL REVIEW,
NOTICE AND PROVISIONAL SUSPENSIONS
Results Management under these Anti-Doping Rules establishes a process designed toresolve anti-doping rule violation matters in a fair, expeditious and efficient manner.
7.1 	Responsibility for Conducting Results Management
7.1.1	Except as otherwise provided in Articles 6.6, 6.8 and Code Article 7.1, Results
Management shall be the responsibility of, and shall be governed by, theprocedural rules of the Anti-Doping Organization that initiated and directed
Sample collection (or, if no Sample collection is involved, the Anti-Doping
Organization which first provides notice to an Athlete or other Person of apotential anti-doping rule violation and then diligently pursues that anti-doping
rule violation).
7.1.2	In circumstances where the rules of a National Anti-Doping Organization do notgive the National Anti-Doping Organization authority over an Athlete or other
Person who is not a national, resident, license holder, or member of a sportorganization of that country, or the National Anti-Doping Organization declines
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Athlete or other Person as directed by the rules of the applicable International
Federation.
7.1.3	In the event the Major Event Organization assumes only limited Results
Management responsibility relating to a Sample initiated and taken during
an Event conducted by a Major Event Organization, or an anti-doping ruleviolation occurring during such Event, the case shall be referred by the Major
Event Organization to the applicable International Federation for completion of
Results Management.
7.1.4	Results Management in relation to a potential whereabouts failure (a filing
failure or a missed test) shall be administered by ISSF or the National AntiDoping Organization with whom the Athlete in question files whereabouts
information, as provided in the International Standard for Results Management.
If ISSF determines a filing failure or a missed test, it shall submit that
information to WADA through ADAMS, where it will be made available to otherrelevant Anti-Doping Organizations.
7.1.5 	Other circumstances in which ISSF shall take responsibility for conducting
Results Management in respect of anti-doping rule violations involving Athletes
and other Persons under its authority shall be determined by reference to andin accordance with Article 7 of the Code.
7.1.6	WADA may direct ISSF to conduct Results Management in particular
circumstances. If ISSF refuses to conduct Results Management within areasonable deadline set by WADA, such refusal shall be considered an actof non-compliance, and WADA may direct another Anti-Doping Organization
with authority over the Athlete or other Person, that is willing to do so, to take
Results Management responsibility in place of ISSF or, if there is no such
Anti-Doping Organization, any other Anti-Doping Organization that is willingto do so. In such case, ISSF shall reimburse the costs and attorney’s feesof conducting Results Management to the other Anti-Doping Organization
designated by WADA, and a failure to reimburse costs and attorney’s fees
shall be considered an act of non-compliance.
7.2

Review and Notification Regarding Potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations
ISSF shall carry out the review and notification with respect to any potential
anti-doping rule violation in accordance with the International Standard forResults Management.

7.3

Identification of Prior Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Before giving an Athlete or other Person notice of a potential anti-doping ruleviolation as provided above, ISSF shall refer to ADAMS and contact WADA
and other relevant Anti-Doping Organizations to determine whether any prioranti-doping rule violation exists.

7.4	Provisional Suspensions
7.4.1	Mandatory Provisional Suspension after an Adverse Analytical Finding orAdverse Passport Finding
If ISSF receives an Adverse Analytical Finding or an Adverse Passport Finding(upon completion of the Adverse Passport Finding review process) for a
Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method that is not a Specified Substanceor a Specified Method, it shall impose a Provisional Suspension on the Athlete
promptly upon or after the review and notification required by Article 7.2.
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A mandatory Provisional Suspension may be eliminated if: (i) the Athlete
demonstrates to the CAS Anti-Doping Division (“CAS ADD”) that the violation
is likely to have involved a Contaminated Product, or (ii) the violation involves
a Substance of Abuse and the Athlete establishes entitlement to a reduced
period of Ineligibility under Article 10.2.4.1.
The CAS ADD’s decision not to eliminate a mandatory Provisional Suspension
on account of the Athlete’s assertion regarding a Contaminated Product shallnot be appealable.
7.4.2	Optional Provisional Suspension Based on an Adverse Analytical Finding forSpecified Substances, Specified Methods, Contaminated Products, or Other
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
ISSF may impose a Provisional Suspension for anti-doping rule violations notcovered by Article 7.4.1 prior to the analysis of the Athlete’s B Sample or final
hearing as described in Article 8.
An optional Provisional Suspension may be lifted at the discretion of ISSF
at any time prior to the CAS ADD’s decision under Article 8, unless provided
otherwise in the International Standard for Results Management.
7.4.3	Opportunity for Hearing or Appeal
Notwithstanding Articles 7.4.1 and 7.4.2, a Provisional Suspension may not
be imposed unless the Athlete or other Person is given: (a) an opportunity fora Provisional Hearing, either before or on a timely basis after imposition of
the Provisional Suspension; or (b) an opportunity for an expedited hearing inaccordance with Article 8 on a timely basis after imposition of the Provisional
Suspension.
The imposition of a Provisional Suspension, or the decision not to impose
a Provisional Suspension, may be appealed in an expedited process inaccordance with Article 13.2.
7.4.4 	Voluntary Acceptance of Provisional Suspension
Athletes on their own initiative may voluntarily accept a Provisional Suspension
if done so prior to the later of: (i) the expiration of ten (10) days from the reportof the B Sample (or waiver of the B Sample) or ten (10) days from the noticeof any other anti-doping rule violation, or (ii) the date on which the Athlete firstcompetes after such report or notice.
Other Persons on their own initiative may voluntarily accept a Provisional
Suspension if done so within ten (10) days from the notice of the anti-doping
rule violation.
Upon such voluntary acceptance, the Provisional Suspension shall have thefull effect and be treated in the same manner as if the Provisional Suspension
had been imposed under Article 7.4.1 or 7.4.2; provided, however, at any
time after voluntarily accepting a Provisional Suspension, the Athlete or other
Person may withdraw such acceptance, in which event the Athlete or other
Person shall not receive any credit for time previously served during theProvisional Suspension.
7.4.5	If a Provisional Suspension is imposed based on an A Sample Adverse
Analytical Finding and a subsequent B Sample analysis (if requested by the
Athlete or ISSF) does not confirm the A Sample analysis, then the Athlete shallnot be subject to any further Provisional Suspension on account of a violationof Article 2.1. In circumstances where the Athlete or the Athlete’s team has

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affecting the Event, the Athlete or team may continue to take part in the Event.
7.5	Results Management Decisions
Results Management decisions or adjudications by ISSF must not purport tobe limited to a particular geographic area or the ISSF’s sport and shall addressand determine without limitation the following issues: (i) whether an anti-doping
rule violation was committed or a Provisional Suspension should be imposed,
the factual basis for such determination, and the specific Articles that havebeen violated, and (ii) all Consequences flowing from the anti-doping ruleviolation(s), including applicable Disqualifications under Articles 9 and 10.10,
any forfeiture of medals or prizes, any period of Ineligibility (and the date it
begins to run) and any Financial Consequences.
7.6

Notification of Results Management Decisions
ISSF shall notify Athletes, other Persons, Signatories and WADA of Results
Management decisions as provided in Article 14.2 and in the International
Standard for Results Management.

7.7	Retirement from Sport
If an Athlete or other Person retires while the ISSF’s Results Management
process is underway, ISSF retains authority to complete its Results
Management process. If an Athlete or other Person retires before any
Results Management process has begun, and ISSF would have had Results
Management authority over the Athlete or other Person at the time the Athlete
or other Person committed an anti-doping rule violation, ISSF has authority to
conduct Results Management.
ARTICLE 8	RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING AND NOTICEOF HEARING DECISION
For any Person who is asserted to have committed an anti-doping rule violation, ISSF
shall provide a fair hearing within a reasonable time by a fair, impartial and Operationally
Independent hearing panel in compliance with the Code and the International Standard
for Results Management.
8.1	Fair Hearings
8.1.1

Fair, Impartial and Operationally Independent Hearing Panel

8.1.1.1 	ISSF has delegated its Article 8 responsibilities with regards to first instancehearings and decisions to the CAS ADD, which has jurisdiction to hear anddetermine whether an Athlete or other Person, subject to these Anti-Doping
Rules, has committed an anti-doping rule violation and, if applicable, to impose
relevant Consequences. The procedural rules of CAS ADD pertaining to thehearing of first instance shall apply.
8.1.1.2

The CAS ADD will always ensure that the Athlete or other
Person is provided with a fair hearing within a reasonable time by a fair,
impartial and Operationally Independent hearing panel in compliance with theCode and the International Standard for Results Management.

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8.1.2.1 	When ISSF sends a notice to an Athlete or other Person notifying them of apotential anti-doping rule violation, and the Athlete or other Person does notwaive a hearing in accordance with Article 8.3.1 or Article 8.3.2, then the caseshall be referred to the CAS ADD for hearing and adjudication, which shall be
conducted in accordance with the principles described in Articles 8 and 9 of theInternational Standard for Results Management.
8.1.2.2 	Hearings held in connection with Events in respect to Athletes and other
Persons who are subject to these Anti-Doping Rules may be conducted by an
expedited process where permitted by the CAS ADD.
8.1.2.3 	WADA, the National Federation and the National Anti-Doping Organization of
the Athlete or other Person may attend the hearing as observers. In any event,
ISSF shall keep them fully apprised as to the status of pending cases and theresult of all hearings.
8.2	Notice of Decisions
8.2.1 	At the end of the hearing, or promptly thereafter, the CAS ADD shall issue awritten decision that conforms with Article 9 of the International Standard forResults Management and which includes the full reasons for the decision, theperiod of Ineligibility imposed, the Disqualification of results under Article 10.10
and, if applicable, a justification for why the greatest potential Consequenceswere not imposed.
8.2.2	ISSF shall notify that decision to the Athlete or other Person and to otherAnti-Doping Organizations with a right to appeal under Article 13.2.3 and shallpromptly report it into ADAMS. The decision may be appealed as provided in
Article 13.
8.3 	Waiver of Hearing
8.3.1 	An Athlete or other Person against whom an anti-doping violation isasserted may admit that violation at any time, waive a hearing and accept
the Consequences proposed by ISSF and may, if applicable, benefit from a
Results Management agreement under the conditions set out in Article 10.8.
8.3.2 	However, if the Athlete or other Person against whom an anti-doping ruleviolation is asserted fails to dispute that assertion within the deadline specified
in the notice sent by the ISSF asserting the violation, then they shall bedeemed to have admitted the violation, to have waived a hearing, and to haveaccepted the proposed Consequences.
8.3.3 	In cases where Article 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 applies, a hearing before the CAS ADD
shall not be required. Instead ISSF shall promptly issue a written decision that
conforms with Article 9 of the International Standard for Results Management
and which includes the full reasons for the decision, the period of Ineligibility
imposed, the Disqualification of results under Article 10.10 and, if applicable, ajustification for why the greatest potential Consequences were not imposed.
8.3.4	ISSF shall notify that decision to the Athlete or other Person and to otherAnti-Doping Organizations with a right to appeal under Article 13.2.3 and shallpromptly report it into ADAMS. ISSF shall Publicly Disclose that decision inaccordance with Article 14.3.2.
8.4	Single Hearing Before CAS
Anti-doping rule violations asserted against International-Level Athletes,
National-Level Athletes or other Persons may, with the consent of the Athlete
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CAS.
ARTICLE 9	AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
An anti-doping rule violation in Individual Sports in connection with an In-Competition test
automatically leads to Disqualification of the result obtained in that Competition with all
resulting Consequences, including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes.
ARTICLE 10	SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS
10.1	Disqualification of Results in the Event during which an Anti-Doping Rule
Violation Occurs
10.1.1 	An anti-doping rule violation occurring during or in connection with an Eventmay, upon the decision of the ruling body of the Event, lead to Disqualificationof all of the Athlete’s individual results obtained in that Event with all
Consequences, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes, except asprovided in Article 10.1.2.
Factors to be included in considering whether to Disqualify other results in
an Event might include, for example, the seriousness of the Athlete’s antidoping rule violation and whether the Athlete tested negative in the other
Competitions.
10.1.2 	If the Athlete establishes that he or she bears No Fault or Negligence for theviolation, the Athlete’s individual results in the other Competitions shall not
be Disqualified, unless the Athlete’s results in Competitions other than theCompetition in which the anti-doping rule violation occurred were likely to havebeen affected by the Athlete’s anti-doping rule violation.
10.2	
Ineligibility for Presence, Use or Attempted Use, or Possession of a
Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method
The period of Ineligibility for a violation of Article 2.1, 2.2 or 2.6 shall be as
follows, subject to potential reduction or suspension pursuant to Article 10.5,
10.6 or 10.7:
10.2.1 	The period of Ineligibility, subject to Article 10.2.4, shall be four (4) years
where:
10.2.1.1 	The anti-doping rule violation does not involve a Specified Substance or aSpecified Method, unless the Athlete or other Person can establish that theanti-doping rule violation was not intentional.
10.2.1.2 	The anti-doping rule violation involves a Specified Substance or a Specified
Method and ISSF can establish that the anti-doping rule violation was
intentional.
10.2.2 	If Article 10.2.1 does not apply, subject to Article 10.2.4.1, the period of
Ineligibility shall be two (2) years.
10.2.3 	As used in Article 10.2, the term “intentional” is meant to identify those Athletes
or other Persons who engage in conduct which they knew constituted ananti-doping rule violation or knew that there was a significant risk that the
conduct might constitute or result in an anti-doping rule violation and manifestly
disregarded that risk. An anti-doping rule violation resulting from an Adverse
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Substance and the Athlete can establish that the Prohibited Substance
was Used Out-of-Competition. An anti-doping rule violation resulting froman Adverse Analytical Finding for a substance which is only prohibited InCompetition shall not be considered “intentional” if the substance is nota Specified Substance and the Athlete can establish that the Prohibited
Substance was Used Out-of-Competition in a context unrelated to sport
performance.
10.2.4 	Notwithstanding any other provision in Article 10.2, where the anti-doping ruleviolation involves a Substance of Abuse:
10.2.4.1 	If the Athlete can establish that any ingestion or Use occurred Out-ofCompetition and was unrelated to sport performance, then the period of
Ineligibility shall be three (3) months Ineligibility.
In addition, the period of Ineligibility calculated under this Article 10.2.4.1
may be reduced to one (1) month if the Athlete or other Person satisfactorily
completes a Substance of Abuse treatment Programme approved by ISSF.
The period of Ineligibility established in this Article 10.2.4.1 is not subject toany reduction based on any provision in Article 10.6.
10.2.4.2 	If the ingestion, Use or Possession occurred In-Competition, and the Athlete
can establish that the context of the ingestion, Use or Possession was
unrelated to sport performance, then the ingestion, Use or Possession shallnot be considered intentional for purposes of Article 10.2.1 and shall notprovide a basis for a finding of Aggravating Circumstances under Article 10.4.
10.3	Ineligibility for Other Anti-Doping Rule Violations
The period of Ineligibility for anti-doping rule violations other than as provided
in Article 10.2 shall be as follows, unless Article 10.6 or 10.7 are applicable:
10.3.1 	For violations of Article 2.3 or 2.5, the period of Ineligibility shall be four (4)years except: (i) in the case of failing to submit to Sample collection, if theAthlete can establish that the commission of the anti-doping rule violation was
not intentional, the period of Ineligibility shall be two (2) years; (ii) in all othercases, if the Athlete or other Person can establish exceptional circumstancesthat justify a reduction of the period of Ineligibility, the period of Ineligibility shallbe in a range from two (2) years to four (4) years depending on the Athlete orother Person’s degree of Fault; or (iii) in a case involving a Protected Person
or Recreational Athlete, the period of Ineligibility shall be in a range between
a maximum of two (2) years and, at a minimum, a reprimand and no period
of Ineligibility, depending on the Protected Person or Recreational Athlete’s
degree of Fault.
10.3.2	For violations of Article 2.4, the period of Ineligibility shall be two (2) years,
subject to reduction down to a minimum of one (1) year, depending on the
Athlete’s degree of Fault. The flexibility between two (2) years and one (1) yearof Ineligibility in this Article is not available to Athletes where a pattern of lastminute whereabouts changes or other conduct raises a serious suspicion that
the Athlete was trying to avoid being available for Testing.
10.3.3 	For violations of Article 2.7 or 2.8, the period of Ineligibility shall be a minimumof four (4) years up to lifetime Ineligibility, depending on the seriousnessof the violation. An Article 2.7 or Article 2.8 violation involving a Protected
Person shall be considered a particularly serious violation and, if committed by
Athlete Support Personnel for violations other than for Specified Substances,
shall result in lifetime Ineligibility for Athlete Support Personnel. In addition,
significant violations of Article 2.7 or 2.8 which may also violate non-sporting
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professional or judicial authorities.
10.3.4	For violations of Article 2.9, the period of Ineligibility imposed shall be aminimum of two (2) years, up to lifetime Ineligibility, depending on theseriousness of the violation.
10.3.5 	For violations of Article 2.10, the period of Ineligibility shall be two (2) years,
subject to reduction down to a minimum of one (1) year, depending on the
Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault and other circumstances of the case.
10.3.6 	For violations of Article 2.11, the period of Ineligibility shall be a minimum oftwo (2) years, up to lifetime Ineligibility, depending on the seriousness of theviolation by the Athlete or other Person.
10.4	
Aggravating Circumstances which may Increase the Period of Ineligibility
If ISSF establishes in an individual case involving an anti-doping rule violation
other than violations under Article 2.7 (Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking), 2.8(Administration or Attempted Administration), 2.9 (Complicity) or 2.11 (Acts by
an Athlete or Other Person to Discourage or Retaliate Against Reporting) that
Aggravating Circumstances are present which justify the imposition of a period
of Ineligibility greater than the standard sanction, then the period of Ineligibility
otherwise applicable shall be increased by an additional period of Ineligibilityof up to two (2) years depending on the seriousness of the violation and thenature of the Aggravating Circumstances, unless the Athlete or other Person
can establish that he or she did not knowingly commit the anti-doping ruleviolation.
10.5	Elimination of the Period of Ineligibility where there is No Fault or
Negligence
If an Athlete or other Person establishes in an individual case that he or
she bears No Fault or Negligence, then the otherwise applicable period of
Ineligibility shall be eliminated.
10.6	Reduction of the Period of Ineligibility based on No Significant Fault or
Negligence10.6.1 	Reduction of Sanctions in Particular Circumstances for Violations of Article 2.1,
2.2 or 2.6.
All reductions under Article 10.6.1 are mutually exclusive and not cumulative.
10.6.1.1 	Specified Substances or Specified Methods
Where the anti-doping rule violation involves a Specified Substance (other thana Substance of Abuse) or Specified Method, and the Athlete or other Person
can establish No Significant Fault or Negligence, then the period of Ineligibility
shall be, at a minimum, a reprimand and no period of Ineligibility, and at a
maximum, two (2) years of Ineligibility, depending on the Athlete’s or other
Person’s degree of Fault.
10.6.1.2 	Contaminated Products
In cases where the Athlete or other Person can establish both No Significant
Fault or Negligence and that the detected Prohibited Substance (other than a
Substance of Abuse) came from a Contaminated Product, then the period of
Ineligibility shall be, at a minimum, a reprimand and no period of Ineligibility,
and at a maximum, two (2) years Ineligibility, depending on the Athlete or other
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10.6.1.3 	Protected Persons or Recreational Athletes
Where the anti-doping rule violation not involving a Substance of Abuse iscommitted by a Protected Person or Recreational Athlete, and the Protected
Person or Recreational Athlete can establish No Significant Fault or
Negligence, then the period of Ineligibility shall be, at a minimum, a reprimandand no period of Ineligibility, and at a maximum, two (2) years Ineligibility,
depending on the Protected Person or Recreational Athlete’s degree of Fault.
10.6.2 	Application of No Significant Fault or Negligence beyond the Application of
Article 10.6.1
If an Athlete or other Person establishes in an individual case where
Article 10.6.1 is not applicable that he or she bears No Significant Fault or
Negligence, then, subject to further reduction or elimination as provided in
Article 10.7, the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility may be reduced
based on the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault, but the reduced
period of Ineligibility may not be less than one-half of the period of Ineligibility
otherwise applicable. If the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility is a
lifetime, the reduced period under this Article may be no less than eight (8)years.
10.7	Elimination, Reduction, or Suspension of Period of Ineligibility or otherConsequences for Reasons other than Fault
10.7.1	
Substantial Assistance in Discovering or Establishing Code Violations
10.7.1.1 	ISSF may, prior to an appellate decision under Article 13 or the expirationof the time to appeal, suspend a part of the Consequences (other than
Disqualification and mandatory Public Disclosure) imposed in an individual
case where the Athlete or other Person has provided Substantial Assistanceto an Anti-Doping Organization, criminal authority or professional disciplinary
body which results in: (i) the Anti-Doping Organization discovering or
bringing forward an anti-doping rule violation by another Person; or (ii) which
results in a criminal or disciplinary body discovering or bringing forward acriminal offense or the breach of professional rules committed by another
Person and the information provided by the Person providing Substantial
Assistance is made available to ISSF or other Anti-Doping Organization with
Results Management responsibility; or (iii) which results in WADA initiatinga proceeding against a Signatory, WADA-accredited laboratory, or Athlete
passport management unit (as defined in the International Standard for Testing
and Investigations) for non-compliance with the Code, International Standard
or Technical Document; or (iv) with the approval by WADA, which results in acriminal or disciplinary body bringing forward a criminal offense or the breachof professional or sport rules arising out of a sport integrity violation other than
doping.
After an appellate decision under Article 13 or the expiration of time to appeal,
ISSF may only suspend a part of the otherwise applicable Consequences withthe approval of WADA.
The extent to which the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility may
be suspended shall be based on the seriousness of the anti-doping ruleviolation committed by the Athlete or other Person and the significance of the
Substantial Assistance provided by the Athlete or other Person to the effort toeliminate doping in sport, non-compliance with the Code and/or sport integrity
violations. No more than three-quarters of the otherwise applicable period of
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of Ineligibility shall not include any period of Ineligibility that could be added
under Article 10.9.3.2 of these Anti-Doping Rules.
If requested by an Athlete or other Person who seeks to provide Substantial
Assistance, ISSF shall allow the Athlete or other Person to provide theinformation to it subject to a Without Prejudice Agreement.
If the Athlete or other Person fails to continue to cooperate and to provide thecomplete and credible Substantial Assistance upon which a suspension ofConsequences was based, ISSF shall reinstate the original Consequences.
If ISSF decides to reinstate suspended Consequences or decides not toreinstate suspended Consequences, that decision may be appealed by any
Person entitled to appeal under Article 13.
10.7.1.2 	To further encourage Athletes and other Persons to provide Substantial
Assistance to Anti-Doping Organizations, at the request of ISSF or at therequest of the Athlete or other Person who has, or has been asserted tohave, committed an anti-doping rule violation, or other violation of the Code,WADA may agree at any stage of the Results Management process, including
after an appellate decision under Article 13, to what it considers to be an
appropriate suspension of the otherwise-applicable period of Ineligibility
and other Consequences. In exceptional circumstances, WADA may agree
to suspensions of the period of Ineligibility and other Consequences for
Substantial Assistance greater than those otherwise provided in this Article, oreven no period of Ineligibility, no mandatory Public Disclosure and/or no returnof prize money or payment of fines or costs. WADA’s approval shall be subject
to reinstatement of Consequences, as otherwise provided in this Article.
Notwithstanding Article 13, WADA’s decisions in the context of this Article
10.7.1.2 may not be appealed.
10.7.1.3 	If ISSF suspends any part of an otherwise applicable sanction because of
Substantial Assistance, then notice providing justification for the decision
shall be provided to the other Anti-Doping Organizations with a right to appeal
under Article 13.2.3 as provided in Article 14.2. In unique circumstances where
WADA determines that it would be in the best interest of anti-doping, WADA
may authorize ISSF to enter into appropriate confidentiality agreements limitingor delaying the disclosure of the Substantial Assistance agreement or thenature of Substantial Assistance being provided.
10.7.2 	Admission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation in the Absence of Other Evidence
Where an Athlete or other Person voluntarily admits the commission of ananti-doping rule violation before having received notice of a Sample collection
which could establish an anti-doping rule violation (or, in the case of an antidoping rule violation other than Article 2.1, before receiving first notice of theadmitted violation pursuant to Article 7) and that admission is the only reliable
evidence of the violation at the time of admission, then the period of Ineligibility
may be reduced, but not below one-half of the period of Ineligibility otherwise
applicable.
10.7.3 	Application of Multiple Grounds for Reduction of a Sanction
Where an Athlete or other Person establishes entitlement to reduction insanction under more than one provision of Article 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7, before
applying any reduction or suspension under Article 10.7, the otherwise
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Articles 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, and 10.6. If the Athlete or other Person establishes
entitlement to a reduction or suspension of the period of Ineligibility under
Article 10.7, then the period of Ineligibility may be reduced or suspended, but
not below one-fourth of the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility.
10.8 	Results Management Agreements
10.8.1 	One (1) Year Reduction for Certain Anti-Doping Rule Violations Based on Early
Admission and Acceptance of Sanction
Where an Athlete or other Person, after being notified by ISSF of a potential
anti-doping rule violation that carries an asserted period of Ineligibility of four(4) or more years (including any period of Ineligibility asserted under Article
10.4), admits the violation and accepts the asserted period of Ineligibility nolater than twenty (20) days after receiving notice of an anti-doping rule violation
charge, the Athlete or other Person may receive a one (1) year reduction in
the period of Ineligibility asserted by ISSF . Where the Athlete or other Person
receives the one (1) year reduction in the asserted period of Ineligibility under
this Article 10.8.1, no further reduction in the asserted period of Ineligibility
shall be allowed under any other Article.
10.8.2 	Case Resolution Agreement
Where the Athlete or other Person admits an anti-doping rule violation after
being confronted with the anti-doping rule violation by ISSF and agrees
to Consequences acceptable to ISSF and WADA, at their sole discretion,
then: (a) the Athlete or other Person may receive a reduction in the period of
Ineligibility based on an assessment by ISSF and WADA of the applicationof Articles 10.1 through 10.7 to the asserted anti-doping rule violation, theseriousness of the violation, the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault andhow promptly the Athlete or other Person admitted the violation; and (b) the
period of Ineligibility may start as early as the date of Sample collection or thedate on which another anti-doping rule violation last occurred. In each case,however, where this Article is applied, the Athlete or other Person shall serveat least one-half of the agreed-upon period of Ineligibility going forward fromthe earlier of the date the Athlete or other Person accepted the imposition ofa sanction or a Provisional Suspension which was subsequently respectedby the Athlete or other Person. The decision by WADA and ISSF to enter or
not enter into a case resolution agreement, and the amount of the reduction
to, and the starting date of, the period of Ineligibility are not matters fordetermination or review by a hearing body and are not subject to appeal under
Article 13.
If so requested by an Athlete or other Person who seeks to enter into a caseresolution agreement under this Article, ISSF shall allow the Athlete or other
Person to discuss an admission of the anti-doping rule violation with it subject
to a Without Prejudice Agreement.
10.9	Multiple Violations
10.9.1 	Second or Third Anti-Doping Rule Violation
10.9.1.1 	For an Athlete or other Person’s second anti-doping rule violation, the period of
Ineligibility shall be the greater of:(a) A six (6) month period of Ineligibility; or(b) A period of Ineligibility in the range between:

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anti-doping rule violation treated as if it were a first violation, and(ii) twice the period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable to the second antidoping rule violation treated as if it were a first violation, with the period
of Ineligibility within this range to be determined based on the entirety of
the circumstances and the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault withrespect to the second violation.
10.9.1.2 	A third anti-doping rule violation will always result in a lifetime period of
Ineligibility, except if the third violation fulfills the condition for elimination or
reduction of the period of Ineligibility under Article 10.5 or 10.6, or involves a
violation of Article 2.4. In these particular cases, the period of Ineligibility shallbe from eight (8) years to lifetime Ineligibility.
10.9.1.3 	The period of Ineligibility established in Articles 10.9.1.1 and 10.9.1.2 may thenbe further reduced by the application of Article 10.7.
10.9.2 	An anti-doping rule violation for which an Athlete or other Person has
established No Fault or Negligence shall not be considered a violation
for purposes of this Article 10.9. In addition, an anti-doping rule violation
sanctioned under Article 10.2.4.1 shall not be considered a violation for
purposes of Article 10.9.
10.9.3 	Additional Rules for Certain Potential Multiple Violations
10.9.3.1 	For purposes of imposing sanctions under Article 10.9, except as provided
in Articles 10.9.3.2 and 10.9.3.3, an anti-doping rule violation will only beconsidered a second violation if ISSF can establish that the Athlete or other
Person committed the additional anti-doping rule violation after the Athlete
or other Person received notice pursuant to Article 7, or after ISSF madereasonable efforts to give notice of the first anti-doping rule violation. If ISSF
cannot establish this, the violations shall be considered together as one single
first violation, and the sanction imposed shall be based on the violation thatcarries the more severe sanction, including the application of Aggravating
Circumstances. Results in all Competitions dating back to the earlier antidoping rule violation will be Disqualified as provided in Article 10.10.
10.9.3.2 	If ISSF establishes that an Athlete or other Person committed an additionalanti-doping rule violation prior to notification, and that the additional violation
occurred twelve (12) months or more before or after the first-noticed violation,then the period of Ineligibility for the additional violation shall be calculated asif the additional violation were a stand-alone first violation and this period of
Ineligibility is served consecutively, rather than concurrently, with the period of
Ineligibility imposed for the earlier-noticed violation. Where this Article 10.9.3.2
applies, the violations taken together shall constitute a single violation for
purposes of Article 10.9.1.
10.9.3.3 	If ISSF establishes that an Athlete or other Person committed a violation of
Article 2.5 in connection with the Doping Control process for an underlying
asserted anti-doping rule violation, the violation of Article 2.5 shall be treatedas a stand-alone first violation and the period of Ineligibility for such violation
shall be served consecutively, rather than concurrently, with the period of
Ineligibility, if any, imposed for the underlying anti-doping rule violation. Where
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10.9.3.4 	If ISSF establishes that a Person has committed a second or third anti-doping
rule violation during a period of Ineligibility, the periods of Ineligibility for themultiple violations shall run consecutively, rather than concurrently.
10.9.4 	Multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations during Ten (10) Year Period
For purposes of Article 10.9, each anti-doping rule violation must take place
within the same ten (10) year period in order to be considered multiple
violations.
10.10	Disqualification of Results in Competitions Subsequent to Sample
Collection or Commission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation
In addition to the automatic Disqualification of the results in the Competition
which produced the positive Sample under Article 9, all other competitive
results of the Athlete obtained from the date a positive Sample was collected(whether In-Competition or Out-of-Competition), or other anti-doping ruleviolation occurred, through the commencement of any Provisional Suspension
or Ineligibility period, shall, unless fairness requires otherwise, be Disqualified
with all of the resulting Consequences including forfeiture of any medals,
points and prizes.
10.11	Forfeited Prize Money
If ISSF recovers prize money forfeited as a result of an anti-doping ruleviolation, it shall take reasonable measures to allocate and distribute this prize
money to the Athletes who would have been entitled to it had the forfeiting
Athlete not competed.
10.12	Financial Consequences
10.12.1 	Where an Athlete or other Person commits an anti-doping rule violation, ISSF
may, in its discretion and subject to the principle of proportionality, elect to (a)recover from the Athlete or other Person costs associated with the anti-doping
rule violation, regardless of the period of Ineligibility imposed and/or (b) fine
the Athlete or other Person in an amount up to 5000 Euro, only in cases where
the maximum period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable has already been
imposed.
10.12.2 	The imposition of a financial sanction or the ISSF’s recovery of costs shallnot be considered a basis for reducing the Ineligibility or other sanction which
would otherwise be applicable under these Anti-Doping Rules.
10.13	Commencement of Ineligibility Period
Where an Athlete is already serving a period of Ineligibility for an anti-doping
rule violation, any new period of Ineligibility shall commence on the first day
after the current period of Ineligibility has been served. Otherwise, except asprovided below, the period of Ineligibility shall start on the date of the final
hearing decision providing for Ineligibility or, if the hearing is waived or there is
no hearing, on the date Ineligibility is accepted or otherwise imposed.
10.13.1 	Delays Not Attributable to the Athlete or other Person
Where there have been substantial delays in the hearing process or otheraspects of Doping Control, and the Athlete or other Person can establishthat such delays are not attributable to the Athlete or other Person, ISSF or
CAS ADD, if applicable, may start the period of Ineligibility at an earlier datecommencing as early as the date of Sample collection or the date on whichanother anti-doping rule violation last occurred. All competitive results achieved

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10.13.2 	Credit for Provisional Suspension or Period of Ineligibility Served
10.13.2.1	If a Provisional Suspension is respected by the Athlete or other Person, thenthe Athlete or other Person shall receive a credit for such period of Provisional
Suspension against any period of Ineligibility which may ultimately be imposed.
If the Athlete or other Person does not respect a Provisional Suspension, thenthe Athlete or other Person shall receive no credit for any period of Provisional
Suspension served. If a period of Ineligibility is served pursuant to a decisionthat is subsequently appealed, then the Athlete or other Person shall receivea credit for such period of Ineligibility served against any period of Ineligibility
which may ultimately be imposed on appeal.
10.13.2.2 	If an Athlete or other Person voluntarily accepts a Provisional Suspension
in writing from ISSF and thereafter respects the Provisional Suspension, theAthlete or other Person shall receive a credit for such period of voluntary
Provisional Suspension against any period of Ineligibility which may ultimately
be imposed. A copy of the Athlete or other Person’s voluntary acceptance ofa Provisional Suspension shall be provided promptly to each party entitled toreceive notice of an asserted anti-doping rule violation under Article 14.1.
10.13.2.3 	No credit against a period of Ineligibility shall be given for any time period
before the effective date of the Provisional Suspension or voluntary Provisional
Suspension regardless of whether the Athlete elected not to compete or wassuspended by a team.
10.13.2.4 	In Team Sports, where a period of Ineligibility is imposed upon a team, unless
fairness requires otherwise, the period of Ineligibility shall start on the date of
the final hearing decision providing for Ineligibility or, if the hearing is waived,on the date Ineligibility is accepted or otherwise imposed. Any period of teamProvisional Suspension (whether imposed or voluntarily accepted) shall becredited against the total period of Ineligibility to be served.
10.14 	Status During Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension
10.14.1	Prohibition Against Participation During Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension
No Athlete or other Person who has been declared Ineligible or is subject toa Provisional Suspension may, during a period of Ineligibility or Provisional
Suspension, participate in any capacity in a Competition or activity (other thanauthorized anti-doping Education or rehabilitation Programmes) authorized
or organized by any Signatory, Signatory’s member organization, or a clubor other member organization of a Signatory’s member organization, or in
Competitions authorized or organized by any professional league or any
international- or national-level Event organization or any elite or national-level
sporting activity funded by a governmental agency.
An Athlete or other Person subject to a period of Ineligibility longer than four(4) years may, after completing four (4) years of the period of Ineligibility,
participate as an Athlete in local sport events not sanctioned or otherwise
under the authority of a Code Signatory or member of a Code Signatory, but
only so long as the local sport event is not at a level that could otherwise
qualify such Athlete or other Person directly or indirectly to compete in (oraccumulate points toward) a national championship or International Event,and does not involve the Athlete or other Person working in any capacity withProtected Persons.

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An Athlete or other Person subject to a period of Ineligibility shall remainsubject to Testing and any requirement by ISSF to provide whereabouts
information.
10.14.2	Return to Training
As an exception to Article 10.14.1, an Athlete may return to train with a team or
to use the facilities of a club or other member organization of ISSF’s or other
Signatory’s member organization during the shorter of: (1) the last two monthsof the Athlete’s period of Ineligibility, or (2) the last one-quarter of the period of
Ineligibility imposed.
10.14.3	Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility or Provisional
Suspension
Where an Athlete or other Person who has been declared Ineligible violates
the prohibition against participation during Ineligibility described in Article
10.14.1, the results of such participation shall be Disqualified and a new period
of Ineligibility equal in length to the original period of Ineligibility shall be added
to the end of the original period of Ineligibility. The new period of Ineligibility,
including a reprimand and no period of Ineligibility, may be adjusted based on
the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault and other circumstances of thecase. The determination of whether an Athlete or other Person has violated
the prohibition against participation, and whether an adjustment is appropriate,shall be made by the Anti-Doping Organization whose Results Management
led to the imposition of the initial period of Ineligibility. This decision may be
appealed under Article 13.
An Athlete or other Person who violates the prohibition against participation
during a Provisional Suspension described in Article 10.14.1 shall receive no
credit for any period of Provisional Suspension served and the results of suchparticipation shall be Disqualified.
Where an Athlete Support Person or other Person assists a Person in
violating the prohibition against participation during Ineligibility or a Provisional
Suspension, ISSF shall impose sanctions for a violation of Article 2.9 for suchassistance.
10.14.4	Withholding of Financial Support during Ineligibility
In addition, for any anti-doping rule violation not involving a reduced sanction
as described in Article 10.5 or 10.6, some or all sport-related financial support
or other sport-related benefits received by such Person will be withheld by
ISSF and its National Federations.
10.15	Automatic Publication of Sanction
A mandatory part of each sanction shall include automatic publication, as
provided in Article 14.3.
ARTICLE 11	CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS
11.1	
Testing of Teams
Where one (1) member of a team (outside of Team Sports) has been notified
of an anti-doping rule violation under Article 7 in connection with an Event,
the ruling body for the Event may conduct appropriate Target Testing of all
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11.2.1 	An anti-doping rule violation committed by a member of a team in connection
with an In-Competition test automatically leads to Disqualification of the result
obtained by the team in that Competition, with all resulting Consequences
for the team and its members, including forfeiture of any medals, points andprizes.
11.2.2 	An anti-doping rule violation committed by a member of a team occurring
during or in connection with an Event may lead to Disqualification of all of theresults obtained by the team in that Event with all Consequences for the teamand its members, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes, except asprovided in Article 11.2.3.
11.2.3	Where an Athlete who is a member of a team committed an anti-doping ruleviolation during or in connection with one (1) Competition in an Event, if theother member(s) of the team establish(es) that he or she/they bear(s) No
Fault or Negligence for that violation, the results of the team in any other
Competition(s) in that Event shall not be Disqualified unless the results of theteam in the Competition(s) other than the Competition in which the anti-doping
rule violation occurred were likely to have been affected by the Athlete’s antidoping rule violation.
ARTICLE 12	SANCTIONS BY ISSF AGAINST OTHER SPORTING BODIESWhen ISSF becomes aware that a National Federation or any other sporting body overwhich it has authority has failed to comply with, implement, uphold, and enforce theseAnti-Doping Rules within that organization’s or body’s area of competence, ISSF has theauthority and may take the following additional disciplinary actions:12.1	Exclude all, or some group of, members of that organization or body from
specified future Events or all Events conducted within a specified period oftime.
12.2	Take additional disciplinary actions with respect to that organization’s or body’s
recognition, the eligibility of their members to participate in ISSF’s activities,
and/or fine that organization or body based on the following:
12.2.1 	Four (4) or more violations of these Anti-Doping Rules (other than violations
involving Article 2.4) are committed by Athletes or other Persons affiliated withthat organization or body during a twelve (12) month period. In such event:(a) all or some group of members of that organization or body may be banned
from participation in any ISSF activities for a period of up to two (2) years and/or (b) that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 10 000 Euro.
12.2.2 	Four (4) or more violations of these Anti-Doping Rules (other than violations
involving Article 2.4) are committed in addition to the violations described in
Article 12.2.1 by Athletes or other Persons affiliated with that organization or
body during a twelve (12) month period. In such event, that organization or
body may be suspended for a period of up to four (4) years.
12.2.3	More than one Athlete or other Person affiliated with that organization or bodycommits an anti-doping rule violation during an International Event. In such
event, that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 10 000 Euro.
12.2.4 	That organization or body has failed to make diligent efforts to keep ISSF
informed about an Athlete’s whereabouts after receiving a request for that
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an amount up to 2000 Euro per Athlete, in addition to reimbursement of all of
the ISSF costs incurred in Testing that organization’s or body’s Athletes.
12.3 	Withhold some or all funding or other financial and non-financial support to thatorganization or body.
12.4 	Get that organization or body to reimburse ISSF for all costs (including but notlimited to laboratory fees, hearing expenses and travel) related to a violation ofthese Anti-Doping Rules committed by an Athlete or other Person affiliated withthat organization or body.
ARTICLE 13	RESULTS MANAGEMENT: APPEALS
13.1	Decisions Subject to Appeal
Decisions made under the Code or these Anti-Doping Rules may be appealed
as set forth below in Articles 13.2 through 13.7 or as otherwise provided
in these Anti-Doping Rules, the Code or the International Standards. Suchdecisions shall remain in effect while under appeal unless the appellate bodyorders otherwise.
13.1.1 	Scope of Review Not Limited
The scope of review on appeal includes all issues relevant to the matter and isexpressly not limited to the issues or scope of review before the initial decision
maker. Any party to the appeal may submit evidence, legal arguments andclaims that were not raised in the first instance hearing so long as they arise
from the same cause of action or same general facts or circumstances raisedor addressed in the first instance hearing.
13.1.2 	CAS Shall Not Defer to the Findings Being Appealed
In making its decision, CAS shall not give deference to the discretion exercisedby the body whose decision is being appealed.
13.1.3 	WADA Not Required to Exhaust Internal Remedies
Where WADA has a right to appeal under Article 13 and no other party has
appealed a final decision within ISSF’s process, WADA may appeal suchdecision directly to CAS without having to exhaust other remedies in ISSF’s
process.
13.2	Appeals from Decisions Regarding Anti-Doping Rule Violations,
Consequences, Provisional Suspensions, Implementation of Decisions
and Authority
A decision that an anti-doping rule violation was committed, a decision
imposing Consequences or not imposing Consequences for an anti-doping
rule violation, or a decision that no anti-doping rule violation was committed;
a decision that an anti-doping rule violation proceeding cannot go forward
for procedural reasons (including, for example, prescription); a decision by
WADA not to grant an exception to the six (6) months notice requirement
for a retired Athlete to return to Competition under Article 5.6.1; a decision
by WADA assigning Results Management under Article 7.1 of the Code; adecision by ISSF not to bring forward an Adverse Analytical Finding or an
Atypical Finding as an anti-doping rule violation, or a decision not to go forwardwith an anti-doping rule violation after an investigation in accordance with theInternational Standard for Results Management; a decision to impose, or lift,
a Provisional Suspension as a result of a Provisional Hearing; ISSF’s failure
to comply with Article 7.4; a decision that ISSF lacks authority to rule on an
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or not suspend, Consequences or to reinstate, or not reinstate, Consequences
under Article 10.7.1; failure to comply with Articles 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 of the Code;failure to comply with Article 10.8.1; a decision under Article 10.14.3; a decision
by ISSF not to implement another Anti-Doping Organization’s decision under
Article 15; and a decision under Article 27.3 of the Code may be appealed
exclusively as provided in this Article 13.2.
13.2.1 	Appeals Involving International-Level Athletes or International Events
In cases arising from participation in an International Event or in cases
involving International-Level Athletes, the decision may be appealed
exclusively to CAS.
13.2.2 	Appeals Involving Other Athletes or Other Persons
In cases where Article 13.2.1 is not applicable, the decision may be appealed
to an appellate body, in accordance with rules adopted by the National AntiDoping Organization having authority over the Athlete or other Person.
The rules for such appeal shall respect the following principles: a timely
hearing; a fair, impartial, Operationally Independent and Institutionally
Independent hearing panel; the right to be represented by counsel at the
Person’s own expense; and a timely, written, reasoned decision.
If no such body as described above is in place and available at the time of
the appeal, the decision may be appealed to CAS in accordance with theapplicable procedural rules.
13.2.3 	Persons Entitled to Appeal
13.2.3.1 	Appeals Involving International-Level Athletes or International Events
In cases under Article 13.2.1, the following parties shall have the right toappeal to CAS: (a) the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of thedecision being appealed; (b) the other party to the case in which the decision
was rendered; (c) ISSF; (d) the National Anti-Doping Organization of the
Person’s country of residence or countries where the Person is a nationalor license holder; (e) the International Olympic Committee or International
Paralympic Committee, as applicable, where the decision may have an effectin relation to the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including decisions
affecting eligibility for the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; and (f)WADA.
13.2.3.2 	Appeals Involving Other Athletes or Other Persons
In cases under Article 13.2.2, the parties having the right to appeal to thenational-level appeal body shall be as provided in the National Anti-Doping
Organization’s rules but, at a minimum, shall include the following parties:(a) the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision being
appealed; (b) the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered;(c) ISSF; (d) the National Anti-Doping Organization of the Person’s country ofresidence or countries where the Person is a national or license holder; (e) theInternational Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee, asapplicable, where the decision may have an effect in relation to the Olympic
Games or Paralympic Games, including decisions affecting eligibility for the
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For cases under Article 13.2.2, WADA, the International Olympic Committee,
the International Paralympic Committee, and ISSF shall also have the right toappeal to CAS with respect to the decision of the national-level appeal body.
Any party filing an appeal shall be entitled to assistance from CAS to obtain
all relevant information from the Anti-Doping Organization whose decision is
being appealed and the information shall be provided if CAS so directs.
13.2.3.3 	Duty to Notify
All parties to any CAS appeal must ensure that WADA and all other parties
with a right to appeal have been given timely notice of the appeal.
13.2.3.4 	Appeal from Imposition of Provisional Suspension
Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the only Person who may appeal
from the imposition of a Provisional Suspension is the Athlete or other Person
upon whom the Provisional Suspension is imposed.
13.2.3.5	Appeal from Decisions under Article 12
Decisions by ISSF pursuant to Article 12 may be appealed exclusively to CAS
by the National Federation or other body.
13.2.4 	Cross Appeals and other Subsequent Appeals Allowed
Cross appeals and other subsequent appeals by any respondent named incases brought to CAS under the Code are specifically permitted. Any party witha right to appeal under this Article 13 must file a cross appeal or subsequentappeal at the latest with the party’s answer.
13.3 	Failure to Render a Timely Decision by ISSF
Where, in a particular case, ISSF fails to render a decision with respect towhether an anti-doping rule violation was committed within a reasonable
deadline set by WADA, WADA may elect to appeal directly to CAS as if ISSF
had rendered a decision finding no anti-doping rule violation. If the CAS
hearing panel determines that an anti-doping rule violation was committed
and that WADA acted reasonably in electing to appeal directly to CAS, then
WADA’s costs and attorney fees in prosecuting the appeal shall be reimbursed
to WADA by ISSF.
13.4	Appeals Relating to TUEs
TUE decisions may be appealed exclusively as provided in Article 4.4.
13.5

Notification of Appeal Decisions
ISSF shall promptly provide the appeal decision to the Athlete or other Person
and to the other Anti-Doping Organizations that would have been entitled toappeal under Article 13.2.3 as provided under Article 14.2.

13.6	Time for Filing Appeals
13.6.1 	Appeals to CAS
The time to file an appeal to CAS shall be twenty-one (21) days from the dateof receipt of the decision by the appealing party. The above notwithstanding,the following shall apply in connection with appeals filed by a party entitled toappeal but which was not a party to the proceedings that led to the decision
being appealed:(a) Within fifteen (15) days from the notice of the decision, such party/ies
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authority;(b) If such a request is made within the fifteen (15) day period, then the party
making such request shall have twenty-one (21) days from receipt of thefile to file an appeal to CAS.
The above notwithstanding, the filing deadline for an appeal filed by WADA
shall be the later of:(a) Twenty-one (21) days after the last day on which any other party having aright to appeal could have appealed, or(b) Twenty-one (21) days after WADA’s receipt of the complete file relating to
the decision.
13.6.2 	Appeals Under Article 13.2.2
The time to file an appeal to an independent and impartial body in accordancewith rules established by the National Anti-Doping Organization shall be
indicated by the same rules of the National Anti-Doping Organization.
The above notwithstanding, the filing deadline for an appeal filed by WADA
shall be the later of:(a) Twenty-one (21) days after the last day on which any other party having aright to appeal could have appealed, or(b) Twenty-one (21) days after WADA’s receipt of the complete file relating to
the decision.
ARTICLE 14	CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING
14.1	Information Concerning Adverse Analytical Findings, Atypical Findings,
and Other Asserted Anti-Doping Rule Violations
14.1.1 	Notice of Anti-Doping Rule Violations to Athletes and other Persons
Notice to Athletes or other Persons of anti-doping rule violations asserted
against them shall occur as provided under Articles 7 and 14.
If at any point during Results Management up until the anti-doping ruleviolation charge, ISSF decides not to move forward with a matter, it must
notify the Athlete or other Person, (provided that the Athlete or other Person
had been already informed of the ongoing Results Management).
Notice shall be delivered or emailed to Athletes or other Persons.
14.1.2 	Notice of Anti-Doping Rule Violations to National Anti-Doping Organizationsand WADA
Notice of the assertion of an anti-doping rule violation to the Athlete’s or other
Person’s National Anti-Doping Organization and WADA shall occur as provided
under Articles 7 and 14, simultaneously with the notice to the Athlete or other
Person.
If at any point during Results Management up until the anti-doping ruleviolation charge, ISSF decides not to move forward with a matter, it must givenotice (with reasons) to the Anti-Doping Organizations with a right of appeal
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14.1.3 	Content of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation Notice
Notification of an anti-doping rule violation shall include: the Athlete’s or other
Person’s name, country, sport and discipline within the sport, the Athlete’s
competitive level, whether the test was In-Competition or Out-of-Competition,
the date of Sample collection, the analytical result reported by the laboratory,
and other information as required by the International Standard for Testing andInvestigations and International Standard for Results Management.
Notification of anti-doping rule violations other than under Article 2.1 shall also i
14.1.4 	Status Reports
Except with respect to investigations which have not resulted in a notice ofan anti-doping rule violation pursuant to Article 14.1.1, the Athlete’s or other
Person’s National Anti-Doping Organization and WADA shall be regularly
updated on the status and findings of any review or proceedings conductedpursuant to Article 7, 8 or 13 and shall be provided with a prompt written
reasoned explanation or decision explaining the resolution of the matter.
14.1.5 	Confidentiality
The recipient organizations shall not disclose this information beyond those
Persons with a need to know (which would include the appropriate personnel
at the applicable National Olympic Committee, National Federation, and teamin a Team Sport) until ISSF has made Public Disclosure as permitted by Article
14.3.
14.1.6 	Protection of Confidential Information by an Employee or Agent of the ISSF
ISSF shall ensure that information concerning Adverse Analytical Findings,
Atypical Findings, and other asserted anti-doping rule violations remains
confidential until such information is Publicly Disclosed in accordance with
Article 14.3. ISSF shall ensure that its employees (whether permanent orotherwise), contractors, agents, consultants, and Delegated Third Parties
are subject to fully enforceable contractual duty of confidentiality and to fully
enforceable procedures for the investigation and disciplining of improper and/or unauthorized disclosure of such confidential information.
14.2	Notice of Anti-Doping Rule Violation or violations of Ineligibility orProvisional Suspension Decisions and Request for Files
14.2.1 	Anti-doping rule violation decisions or decisions related to violations ofIneligibility or Provisional Suspension rendered pursuant to Article 7.6, 8.2,
10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.14.3 or 13.5 shall include the full reasons for the decision,
including, if applicable, a justification for why the maximum potential sanction
was not imposed. Where the decision is not in English or French, ISSF shallprovide an English or French summary of the decision and the supporting
reasons.
14.2.2 	An Anti-Doping Organization having a right to appeal a decision received
pursuant to Article 14.2.1 may, within fifteen (15) days of receipt, request a
copy of the full case file pertaining to the decision.
14.3	
Public Disclosure
14.3.1	After notice has been provided to the Athlete or other Person in accordancewith the International Standard for Results Management, and to the applicable
Anti-Doping Organizations in accordance with Article 14.1.2, the identity of any
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involved, and whether the Athlete or other Person is subject to a Provisional
Suspension may be Publicly Disclosed by ISSF.
14.3.2 	No later than twenty (20) days after it has been determined in an appellate
decision under Article 13.2.1 or 13.2.2, or such appeal has been waived, ora hearing in accordance with Article 8 has been waived, or the assertion ofan anti-doping rule violation has not otherwise been timely challenged, or thematter has been resolved under Article 10.8, or a new period of Ineligibility,
or reprimand, has been imposed under Article 10.14.3, ISSF must Publicly
Disclose the disposition of the anti-doping matter, including the sport, theanti-doping rule violated, the name of the Athlete or other Person committing
the violation, the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method involved (if any)
and the Consequences imposed. ISSF must also Publicly Disclose withintwenty (20) days the results of appellate decisions concerning anti-doping ruleviolations, including the information described above, unless such disclosure
would result in ISSF breaching applicable national laws. In such a case, ISSF
will provide for alternative Public Disclosure process.
14.3.3 	After an anti-doping rule violation has been determined to have beencommitted in an appellate decision under Article 13.2.1 or 13.2.2 or suchappeal has been waived, or in a hearing in accordance with Article 8 or wheresuch hearing has been waived, or the assertion of an anti-doping rule violation
has not otherwise been timely challenged, or the matter has been resolved
under Article 10.8, ISSF may make public such determination or decision andmay comment publicly on the matter.
14.3.4	In any case where it is determined, after a hearing or appeal, that the Athlete
or other Person did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the fact that thedecision has been appealed may be Publicly Disclosed. However, the decisionitself and the underlying facts may not be Publicly Disclosed except with theconsent of the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision. ISSF
shall use reasonable efforts to obtain such consent, and if consent is obtained,
shall Publicly Disclose the decision in its entirety or in such redacted form as
the Athlete or other Person may approve.
14.3.5	Publication shall be accomplished at a minimum by placing the required
information on the ISSF ’s website and leaving the information up for the
longer of one (1) month or the duration of any period of Ineligibility. Publication
shall be removed immediately after the expiry of the period of Ineligibility orotherwise indicated time period.
14.3.6	Except as provided in Articles 14.3.1 and 14.3.3, no Anti-Doping Organization,
National Federation, or WADA-accredited laboratory, or any official of any suchbody, shall publicly comment on the specific facts of any pending case (asopposed to general description of process and science) except in response
to public comments attributed to, or based on information provided by, theAthlete, other Person or their entourage or other representatives.
14.3.7 	The mandatory Public Disclosure required in Article 14.3.2 shall not be
required where the Athlete or other Person who has been found to havecommitted an anti-doping rule violation is a Minor, Protected Person or
Recreational Athlete. Any optional Public Disclosure in a case involving a
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14.4	Statistical Reporting
ISSF shall, at least annually, publish publicly a general statistical report ofits Doping Control activities, with a copy provided to WADA. ISSF may also
publish reports showing the name of each Athlete tested and the date of each
Testing.
14.5	
Doping Control Information Database and Monitoring of ComplianceTo enable WADA to perform its compliance monitoring role and to ensure theeffective use of resources and sharing of applicable Doping Control information
among Anti-Doping Organizations, ISSF shall report to WADA through ADAMS
Doping Control-related information, including, in particular:(a) Athlete Biological Passport data for International-Level Athletes andNational-Level Athletes,(b) Whereabouts information for Athletes including those in Registered Testing
Pools,(c) TUE decisions, and(d) Results Management decisions,as required under the applicable International Standard(s).
14.5.1 	To facilitate coordinated test distribution planning, avoid unnecessary
duplication in Testing by various Anti-Doping Organizations, and to ensurethat Athlete Biological Passport profiles are updated, ISSF shall report all InCompetition and Out-of-Competition tests to WADA by entering the Doping
Control forms into ADAMS in accordance with the requirements and timelines
contained in the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
14.5.2 	To facilitate WADA’s oversight and appeal rights for TUEs, ISSF shall report all
TUE applications, decisions and supporting documentation using ADAMS in
accordance with the requirements and timelines contained in the International
Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions.
14.5.3	To facilitate WADA’s oversight and appeal rights for Results Management,
ISSF shall report the following information into ADAMS in accordance withthe requirements and timelines outlined in the International Standard forResults Management: (a) notifications of anti-doping rule violations andrelated decisions for Adverse Analytical Findings; (b) notifications and related
decisions for other anti-doping rule violations that are not Adverse Analytical
Findings; (c) whereabouts failures; and (d) any decision imposing, lifting orreinstating a Provisional Suspension.
14.5.4 	The information described in this Article will be made accessible, whereappropriate and in accordance with the applicable rules, to the Athlete, theAthlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization, and any other Anti-Doping
Organizations with Testing authority over the Athlete.
14.6	Data Privacy
14.6.1 	ISSF may collect, store, process or disclose personal information relating toAthletes and other Persons where necessary and appropriate to conduct its
Anti-Doping Activities under the Code, the International Standards (including
specifically the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy andPersonal Information), these Anti-Doping Rules, and in compliance withapplicable law.

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Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information, that theirpersonal information may be processed by ISSF and other Persons for the
purpose of the implementation of these Anti-Doping Rules;(c) Ensure that any third-party agents (including any Delegated Third Party)
with whom ISSF shares the personal information of any Participant or
Person is subject to appropriate technical and contractual controls toprotect the confidentiality and privacy of such information.
ARTICLE 15	IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS
15.1 	Automatic Binding Effect of Decisions by Signatory Anti-Doping
Organizations
15.1.1 	A decision of an anti-doping rule violation made by a Signatory Anti-Doping
Organization, an appellate body (Article 13.2.2 of the Code) or CAS shall, after
the parties to the proceeding are notified, automatically be binding beyond theparties to the proceeding upon ISSF and its National Federations, as well as
every Signatory in every sport with the effects described below:
15.1.1.1 	A decision by any of the above-described bodies imposing a Provisional
Suspension (after a Provisional Hearing has occurred or the Athlete or other
Person has either accepted the Provisional Suspension or has waived theright to a Provisional Hearing, expedited hearing or expedited appeal offeredin accordance with Article 7.4.3) automatically prohibits the Athlete or other
Person from participation (as described in Article 10.14.1) in all sports within
the authority of any Signatory during the Provisional Suspension.
15.1.1.2 	A decision by any of the above-described bodies imposing a period of
Ineligibility (after a hearing has occurred or been waived) automaticallyprohibits the Athlete or other Person from participation (as described in Article
10.14.1) in all sports within the authority of any Signatory for the period of
Ineligibility.
15.1.1.3 	A decision by any of the above-described bodies accepting an anti-doping ruleviolation automatically binds all Signatories.
15.1.1.4	A decision by any of the above-described bodies to Disqualify results under
Article 10.10 for a specified period automatically Disqualifies all results
obtained within the authority of any Signatory during the specified period.
15.1.2 	ISSF and its National Federations shall recognize and implement a decisionand its effects as required by Article 15.1.1, without any further action required,on the earlier of the date ISSF receives actual notice of the decision or thedate the decision is placed by WADA into ADAMS.
15.1.3 	A decision by an Anti-Doping Organization, a national appellate body or CAS
to suspend, or lift, Consequences shall be binding upon ISSF and its National
Federations without any further action required, on the earlier of the date ISSF
receives actual notice of the decision or the date the decision is placed into
ADAMS.
15.1.4 	Notwithstanding any provision in Article 15.1.1, however, a decision ofan anti-doping rule violation by a Major Event Organization made in an
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expedited process during an Event shall not be binding on ISSF or its National
Federations unless the rules of the Major Event Organization provide theAthlete or other Person with an opportunity to an appeal under non-expedited
procedures.
15.2	Implementation of Other Decisions by Anti-Doping Organizations
ISSF and its National Federations may decide to implement other anti-doping
decisions rendered by Anti-Doping Organizations not described in Article
15.1.1 above, such as a Provisional Suspension prior to a Provisional Hearing
or acceptance by the Athlete or other Person.
15.3	Implementation of Decisions by Body that is not a Signatory
An anti-doping decision by a body that is not a Signatory to the Code shallbe implemented by ISSF and its National Federations, if ISSF finds that thedecision purports to be within the authority of that body and the anti-doping
rules of that body are otherwise consistent with the Code.
ARTICLE 16	STATUTE OF LIMITATIONSNo anti-doping rule violation proceeding may be commenced against an Athlete or other
Person unless he or she has been notified of the anti-doping rule violation as provided
in Article 7, or notification has been reasonably attempted, within ten (10) years from thedate the violation is asserted to have occurred.
ARTICLE 17	EDUCATIONISSF shall plan, implement, evaluate and promote Education in line with the requirementsof Article 18.2 of the Code and the International Standard for Education.
ARTICLE 18	ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONALFEDERATIONS
18.1	All National Federations and their members shall comply with the Code,International Standards, and these Anti-Doping Rules. All National Federations
and other members shall include in their policies, rules and Programmes theprovisions necessary to ensure that ISSF may enforce these Anti-Doping
Rules (including carrying out Testing) directly in respect of Athletes (including
National-Level Athletes) and other Persons under their anti-doping authority
as specified in the Introduction to these Anti-Doping Rules (Section “Scope ofthese Anti-Doping Rules”).
18.2	Each National Federation shall incorporate these Anti-Doping Rules either
directly or by reference into its governing documents, constitution and/or
rules as part of the rules of sport that bind their members so that the National
Federation may enforce them itself directly in respect of Athletes (including
National-Level Athletes) and other Persons under its anti-doping authority.
18.3	By adopting these Anti-Doping Rules and incorporating them into theirgoverning documents and rules of sport, National Federations shall cooperatewith and support ISSF in that function. They shall also recognize, abide by andimplement the decisions made pursuant to these Anti-Doping Rules, including
the decisions imposing sanctions on Persons under their authority.
18.4 	All National Federations shall take appropriate action to enforce compliancewith the Code, International Standards, and these Anti-Doping Rules by inter
alia:
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their National Anti-Doping Organization or other Sample collection authority
to collect Samples in compliance with the International Standard for Testing
and Investigations;(ii)	recognizing the authority of the National Anti-Doping Organization in theircountry in accordance with Article 5.2.1 of the Code and assisting as
appropriate with the National Anti-Doping Organization’s implementation of
the national Testing Programme for their sport;(iii) analyzing all Samples collected using a WADA-accredited or WADAapproved laboratory in accordance with Article 6.1; and(iv) ensuring that any national level anti-doping rule violation cases discoveredby National Federations are adjudicated by an Operationally Independent
hearing panel in accordance with Article 8.1 and the International Standard
for Results Management.
18.5	All National Federations shall establish rules requiring all Athletes preparing
for or participating in a Competition or activity authorized or organized by
a National Federation or one of its member organizations, and all Athlete
Support Personnel associated with such Athletes, to agree to be bound bythese Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the Results Management authorityof the Anti-Doping Organization in conformity with the Code as a condition ofsuch participation.
18.6	All National Federations shall report any information suggesting or relating
to an anti-doping rule violation to ISSF and to their National Anti-Doping
Organizations and shall cooperate with investigations conducted by any AntiDoping Organization with authority to conduct the investigation.
18.7	All National Federations shall have disciplinary rules in place to prevent
Athlete Support Personnel who are Using Prohibited Substances or Prohibited
Methods without valid justification from providing support to Athletes under theauthority of ISSF or the National Federation.
18.8	All National Federations shall conduct anti-doping Education in coordination
with their National Anti-Doping Organizations.
ARTICLE 19	ADDITIONAL Roles and responsibilities OF ISSF
19.1 	In addition to the roles and responsibilities described in Article 20.3 of the Codefor International Federations, ISSF shall report to WADA on ISSF’s compliancewith the Code and the International Standards in accordance with Article 24.1.2of the Code.
19.2 	Subject to applicable law, and in accordance with Article 20.3.4 of the Code, all
ISSF board members, directors, officers, employees and appointed DelegatedThird Parties who are involved in any aspect of Doping Control, must sign aform provided by ISSF, agreeing to be bound by these Anti-Doping Rules as
Persons in conformity with the Code for direct and intentional misconduct.
19.3 	Subject to applicable law, and in accordance with Article 20.3.5 of the Code,any ISSF employee who is involved in Doping Control (other than authorizedanti-doping Education or rehabilitation Programmes) must sign a statement
provided by ISSF confirming that they are not Provisionally Suspended orserving a period of Ineligibility and have not been directly or intentionallyengaged in conduct within the previous six (6) years which would have

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constituted a violation of anti-doping rules if Code-compliant rules had been
applicable to them.
ARTICLE 20	ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES
20.1 	To be knowledgeable of and comply with these Anti-Doping Rules.
20.2	To be available for Sample collection at all times.
20.3 	To take responsibility, in the context of anti-doping, for what they ingest andUse.
20.4 	To inform medical personnel of their obligation not to Use Prohibited
Substances and Prohibited Methods and to take responsibility to make surethat any medical treatment received does not violate these Anti-Doping Rules.
20.5 	To disclose to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping Organization any decision
by a non-Signatory finding that the Athlete committed an anti-doping ruleviolation within the previous ten (10) years.
20.6 	To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping ruleviolations.
20.7 	To disclose the identity of their Athlete Support Personnel upon request by
ISSF or a National Federation, or any other Anti-Doping Organization withauthority over the Athlete.
20.8 	Offensive conduct towards a Doping Control official or other Person involved in
Doping Control by an Athlete, which does not otherwise constitute Tampering,
may result in a charge of misconduct under the ISSF’s Code of Ethics.
ARTICLE 21	ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETESUPPORT PERSONNEL
21.1	To be knowledgeable of and comply with these Anti-Doping Rules.
21.2	To cooperate with the Athlete Testing Programme.
21.3	To use their influence on Athlete values and behavior to foster anti-doping
attitudes.
21.4	To disclose to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping Organization any decision
by a non-Signatory finding that they committed an anti-doping rule violation
within the previous ten (10) years.
21.5	To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping ruleviolations.
21.6 	Athlete Support Personnel shall not Use or Possess any Prohibited Substanceor Prohibited Method without valid justification.
21.7 	Offensive conduct towards a Doping Control official or other Person involved
in Doping Control by Athlete Support Personnel, which does not otherwise
constitute Tampering, may result in a charge of misconduct under ISSF’s Codeof Ethics.
ARTICLE 22	ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONSSUBJECT TO THESE ANTI-DOPING RULES
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by a non-Signatory finding that they committed an anti-doping rule violation
within the previous ten (10) years.
22.3 	To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping ruleviolations.
22.4 	Not to Use or Possess any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method without
valid justification.
22.5 	Offensive conduct towards a Doping Control official or other Person involved in
Doping Control by a Person, which does not otherwise constitute Tampering,
may result in a charge of misconduct under ISSF’s Code of Ethics].
ARTICLE 23	INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE
23.1	The official text of the Code shall be maintained by WADA and shall be
published in English and French. In the event of any conflict between the
English and French versions, the English version shall prevail.
23.2	The comments annotating various provisions of the Code shall be used tointerpret the Code.
23.3	The Code shall be interpreted as an independent and autonomous text and notby reference to the existing law or statutes of the Signatories or governments.
23.4	The headings used for the various Parts and Articles of the Code are forconvenience only and shall not be deemed part of the substance of the Codeor to affect in any way the language of the provisions to which they refer.
23.5	Where the term “days” is used in the Code or an International Standard, it shallmean calendar days unless otherwise specified.
23.6	The Code shall not apply retroactively to matters pending before the date theCode is accepted by a Signatory and implemented in its rules. However, preCode anti-doping rule violations would continue to count as “First violations” or“Second violations” for purposes of determining sanctions under Article 10 for
subsequent post-Code violations.
23.7	The Purpose, Scope and Organization of the World Anti-Doping Programme
and the Code and Appendix 1, Definitions, and Appendix 2, Examples of the
Application of Article 10, shall be considered integral parts of the Code.
ARTICLE 24	FINAL PROVISIONS
24.1 	Where the term “days” is used in these Anti-Doping Rules, it shall mean
calendar days unless otherwise specified.
24.2	These Anti-Doping Rules shall be interpreted as an independent andautonomous text and not by reference to existing law or statutes.
24.3	These Anti-Doping Rules have been adopted pursuant to the applicableprovisions of the Code and the International Standards and shall be interpreted
in a manner that is consistent with applicable provisions of the Code and theInternational Standards. The Code and the International Standards shall beconsidered integral parts of these Anti-Doping Rules and shall prevail in caseof conflict.
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24.5	The comments annotating various provisions of the Code are incorporated
by reference into these Anti-Doping Rules, shall be treated as if set out fully
herein, and shall be used to interpret these Anti-Doping Rules.
24.6	These Anti-Doping Rules shall enter into force on 1 January 2021 (the“Effective Date”). They repeal ISSF’s Anti-Doping Rules that came into effecton 1 January 2018.
24.7	These Anti-Doping Rules shall not apply retroactively to matters pending
before the Effective Date. However:
24.7.1 	Anti-doping rule violations taking place prior to the Effective Date count as “first
violations” or “second violations” for purposes of determining sanctions under
Article 10 for violations taking place after the Effective Date.
24.7.2 	Any anti-doping rule violation case which is pending as of the Effective Dateand any anti-doping rule violation case brought after the Effective Date basedon an anti-doping rule violation which occurred prior to the Effective Date,shall be governed by the substantive anti-doping rules in effect at the time thealleged anti-doping rule violation occurred, and not by the substantive antidoping rules set out in these Anti-Doping Rules, unless the panel hearing thecase determines the principle of “lex mitior” appropriately applies under thecircumstances of the case.
For these purposes, the retrospective periods in which prior violations canbe considered for purposes of multiple violations under Article 10.9.4 and thestatute of limitations set forth in Article 16 are procedural rules, not substantive
rules, and should be applied retroactively along with all of the other procedural
rules in these Anti-Doping Rules (provided, however, that Article 16 shall
only be applied retroactively if the statute of limitation period has not already
expired by the Effective Date).
24.7.3 	Any Article 2.4 whereabouts failure (whether a filing failure or a missed test, as
those terms are defined in the International Standard for Results Management)
prior to the Effective Date shall be carried forward and may be relied upon,prior to expiry, in accordance with the International Standard for Results
Management, but it shall be deemed to have expired twelve (12) months after
it occurred.
24.7.4 	With respect to cases where a final decision finding an anti-doping ruleviolation has been rendered prior to the Effective Date, but the Athlete or other
Person is still serving the period of Ineligibility as of the Effective Date, theAthlete or other Person may apply to ISSF or other Anti-Doping Organization
which had Results Management responsibility for the anti-doping rule violation
to consider a reduction in the period of Ineligibility in light of these Anti-Doping
Rules. Such application must be made before the period of Ineligibility has
expired. The decision rendered may be appealed pursuant to Article 13.2.
These Anti-Doping Rules shall have no application to any case where a final
decision finding an anti-doping rule violation has been rendered and the period
of Ineligibility has expired.
24.7.5 	For purposes of assessing the period of Ineligibility for a second violation
under Article 10.9.1, where the sanction for the first violation was determinedbased on rules in force prior to the Effective Date, the period of Ineligibility
which would have been assessed for that first violation had these Anti-Doping
Rules been applicable, shall be applied.
24.7.6 	Changes to the Prohibited List and Technical Documents relating tosubstances on the Prohibited List shall not, unless they specifically provide
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or other Person currently serving a period of Ineligibility on account of theformerly Prohibited Substance may apply to ISSF or other Anti-Doping
Organization which had Results Management responsibility for the anti-doping
rule violation to consider a reduction in the period of Ineligibility in light of theremoval of the substance from the Prohibited List.
APPENDIX 1	DEFINITIONSADAMS: The Anti-Doping Administration and Management System is a Web-based
database management tool for data entry, storage, sharing, and reporting designed
to assist stakeholders and WADA in their anti-doping operations in conjunction withdata protection legislation.
Administration: Providing, supplying, supervising, facilitating, or otherwise participatingin the Use or Attempted Use by another Person of a Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method. However, this definition shall not include the actions of bona fide
medical personnel involving a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method used for
genuine and legal therapeutic purposes or other acceptable justification and shallnot include actions involving Prohibited Substances which are not prohibited in Outof-Competition Testing unless the circumstances as a whole demonstrate that such
Prohibited Substances are not intended for genuine and legal therapeutic purposesor are intended to enhance sport performance.
Adverse Analytical Finding: A report from a WADA-accredited laboratory or other WADAapproved laboratory that, consistent with the International Standard for Laboratories,
establishes in a Sample the presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites orMarkers or evidence of the Use of a Prohibited Method.
Adverse Passport Finding: A report identified as an Adverse Passport Finding as
described in the applicable International Standards.
Aggravating Circumstances: Circumstances involving, or actions by, an Athlete or other
Person which may justify the imposition of a period of Ineligibility greater than thestandard sanction. Such circumstances and actions shall include, but are not limited
to: the Athlete or other Person Used or Possessed multiple Prohibited Substancesor Prohibited Methods, Used or Possessed a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited
Method on multiple occasions or committed multiple other anti-doping rule violations;a normal individual would be likely to enjoy the performance-enhancing effects of theanti-doping rule violation(s) beyond the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility;
the Athlete or Person engaged in deceptive or obstructive conduct to avoid thedetection or adjudication of an anti-doping rule violation; or the Athlete or other
Person engaged in Tampering during Results Management or the hearing process.
For the avoidance of doubt, the examples of circumstances and conduct describedherein are not exclusive and other similar circumstances or conduct may also justify
the imposition of a longer period of Ineligibility.
Anti-Doping Activities: Anti-doping Education and information, test distribution planning,
maintenance of a Registered Testing Pool, managing Athlete Biological Passports,
conducting Testing, organizing analysis of Samples, gathering of intelligence andconduct of investigations, processing of TUE applications, Results Management,
hearings, monitoring and enforcing compliance with any Consequences imposed,
and all other activities related to anti-doping to be carried out by or on behalf of an
Anti-Doping Organization, as set out in the Code and/or the International Standards.
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for initiating, implementing or enforcing any part of the Doping Control process.
This includes, for example, the International Olympic Committee, the International
Paralympic Committee, other Major Event Organizations that conduct Testing attheir Events, International Federations, and National Anti-Doping Organizations.
Athlete: Any Person who competes in sport at the international level (as defined byeach International Federation) or the national level (as defined by each National
Anti-Doping Organization). An Anti-Doping Organization has discretion to apply
anti-doping rules to an Athlete who is neither an International-Level Athlete nor a
National-Level Athlete, and thus to bring them within the definition of “Athlete”. In
relation to Athletes who are neither International-Level nor National-Level Athletes,
an Anti-Doping Organization may elect to: conduct limited Testing or no Testing at
all; analyze Samples for less than the full menu of Prohibited Substances; require
limited or no whereabouts information; or not require advance TUEs. However, if
an Article 2.1, 2.3 or 2.5 anti-doping rule violation is committed by any Athlete overwhom an Anti-Doping Organization has elected to exercise its authority to test andwho competes below the international or national level, then the Consequences set
forth in the Code must be applied. For purposes of Article 2.8 and Article 2.9 and for
purposes of anti-doping information and Education, any Person who participates in
sport under the authority of any Signatory, government, or other sports organization
accepting the Code is an Athlete.
Athlete Biological Passport: The Programme and methods of gathering and collating
data as described in the International Standard for Testing and Investigations andInternational Standard for Laboratories.
Athlete Support Personnel: Any coach, trainer, manager, agent, team staff, official,
medical, paramedical personnel, parent or any other Person working with, treatingor assisting an Athlete participating in or preparing for sports competition.
Attempt: Purposely engaging in conduct that constitutes a substantial step in a courseof conduct planned to culminate in the commission of an anti-doping rule violation.
Provided, however, there shall be no anti-doping rule violation based solely on an
Attempt to commit a violation if the Person renounces the Attempt prior to it being
discovered by a third party not involved in the Attempt.
Atypical Finding: A report from a WADA-accredited laboratory or other WADA-approved
laboratory which requires further investigation as provided by the International
Standard for Laboratories or related Technical Documents prior to the determinationof an Adverse Analytical Finding.
Atypical Passport Finding: A report described as an Atypical Passport Finding as
described in the applicable International Standards.
CAS: The Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Code: The World Anti-Doping Code.
Competition: A single race, match, game or singular sport contest. For example, abasketball game or the finals of the Olympic 100-meter race in athletics.
Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations (“Consequences”): An Athlete’s or other
Person’s violation of an anti-doping rule may result in one or more of the following:(a) Disqualification means the Athlete’s results in a particular Competition or
Event are invalidated, with all resulting Consequences including forfeiture of any
medals, points and prizes; (b) Ineligibility means the Athlete or other Person isbarred on account of an anti-doping rule violation for a specified period of timefrom participating in any Competition or other activity or funding as provided in
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decision at a hearing conducted under Article 8; (d) Financial Consequences meansa financial sanction imposed for an anti-doping rule violation or to recover costs
associated with an anti-doping rule violation; and (e) Public Disclosure means thedissemination or distribution of information to the general public or Persons beyond
those Persons entitled to earlier notification in accordance with Article 14. Teams inTeam Sports may also be subject to Consequences as provided in Article 11.
Contaminated Product: A product that contains a Prohibited Substance that is notdisclosed on the product label or in information available in a reasonable Internet
search.
Decision Limit: The value of the result for a threshold substance in a Sample, above
which an Adverse Analytical Finding shall be reported, as defined in the International
Standard for Laboratories.
Delegated Third Party: Any Person to which ISSF delegates any aspect of Doping Control
or anti-doping Education Programmes including, but not limited to, third parties orother Anti-Doping Organizations that conduct Sample collection or other Doping
Control services or anti-doping Educational Programmes for ISSF, or individuals
serving as independent contractors who perform Doping Control services for ISSF
(e.g., non-employee Doping Control officers or chaperones). This definition does notinclude CAS.
Disqualification: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Doping Control: All steps and processes from test distribution planning through to ultimate
disposition of any appeal and the enforcement of Consequences, including all
steps and processes in between, including but not limited to Testing, investigations,whereabouts, TUEs, Sample collection and handling, laboratory analysis, Results
Management, hearings and appeals, and investigations or proceedings relating toviolations of Article 10.14 (Status During Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension).
Education: The process of learning to instill values and develop behaviors that foster andprotect the spirit of sport, and to prevent intentional and unintentional doping.
Event: A series of individual Competitions conducted together under one ruling body (e.g.,the Olympic Games, World Championships of an International Federation, or Pan
American Games).
Nota bene: For the purpose of all shooting sport regulatory documents other than theseAnti-Doping Rules, the word “Event” still means a completed match with or without
Final or Shoot-off, as may be further defined in those ISSF documents.
Event Period: The time between the beginning and end of an Event, as established by theruling body of the Event.
Event Venues: Those venues so designated by the ruling body for the Event.
Fault: Fault is any breach of duty or any lack of care appropriate to a particular situation.
Factors to be taken into consideration in assessing an Athlete’s or other Person’s
degree of Fault include, for example, the Athlete’s or other Person’s experience,
whether the Athlete or other Person is a Protected Person, special considerations
such as impairment, the degree of risk that should have been perceived by the
Athlete and the level of care and investigation exercised by the Athlete in relation
to what should have been the perceived level of risk. In assessing the Athlete’s
or other Person’s degree of Fault, the circumstances considered must be specificand relevant to explain the Athlete’s or other Person’s departure from the expected
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opportunity to earn large sums of money during a period of Ineligibility, or the factthat the Athlete only has a short time left in a career, or the timing of the sporting
calendar, would not be relevant factors to be considered in reducing the period of
Ineligibility under Article 10.6.1 or 10.6.2.
Financial Consequences: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
In-Competition: The period commencing at 11:59 p.m. on the day before a Competitionin which the Athlete is scheduled to participate through the end of such Competition
and the Sample collection process related to such Competition.
Independent Observer Programme: A team of observers and/or auditors, under thesupervision of WADA, who observe and provide guidance on the Doping Control
process prior to or during certain Events and report on their observations as part of
WADA’s compliance monitoring Programme.
Individual Sport: Any sport that is not a Team Sport.
Ineligibility: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Institutional Independence: Hearing panels on appeal shall be fully independent
institutionally from the Anti-Doping Organization responsible for Results
Management. They must therefore not in any way be administered by, connected or
subject to the Anti-Doping Organization responsible for Results Management.
International Event: An Event or Competition where the International Olympic Committee,
the International Paralympic Committee, an International Federation, a Major Event
Organization, or another international sport organization is the ruling body for the
Event or appoints the technical officials for the Event.
International-Level Athlete: Athletes who compete in sport at the international level, as
defined by each International Federation, consistent with the International Standard
for Testing and Investigations. For shooting sport, International-Level Athletes aredefined as set out in the Scope section of the Introduction to these Anti-Doping
Rules.
International Standard: A standard adopted by WADA in support of the Code. Compliancewith an International Standard (as opposed to another alternative standard, practiceor procedure) shall be sufficient to conclude that the procedures addressed by
the International Standard were performed properly. International Standards shall
include any Technical Documents issued pursuant to the International Standard.
Major Event Organizations: The continental associations of National Olympic Committees
and other international multi-sport organizations that function as the ruling body for
any continental, regional or other International Event.
Marker: A compound, group of compounds or biological variable(s) that indicates the Useof a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.
Metabolite: Any substance produced by a biotransformation process.
Minimum Reporting Level: The estimated concentration of a Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolite(s) or Marker(s) in a Sample below which WADA-accredited laboratories
should not report that Sample as an Adverse Analytical Finding.
Minor: A natural Person who has not reached the age of eighteen (18) years.
National Anti-Doping Organization: The entity(ies) designated by each country as
possessing the primary authority and responsibility to adopt and implement antidoping rules, direct the collection of Samples, the management of test results, and

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Olympic Committee or its designee.
National Event: A sport Event or Competition involving International- or National-Level
Athletes that is not an International Event.
National Federation: A national or regional entity which is a member of or is recognized by
ISSF as the entity governing ISSF’s sport in that nation or region.
National-Level Athlete: Athletes who compete in sport at the national level, as defined byeach National Anti-Doping Organization, consistent with the International Standard
for Testing and Investigations.
National Olympic Committee: The organization recognized by the International Olympic
Committee. The term National Olympic Committee shall also include the NationalSport Confederation in those countries where the National Sport Confederation
assumes typical National Olympic Committee responsibilities in the anti-doping area.
No Fault or Negligence: The Athlete or other Person’s establishing that he or she did notknow or suspect, and could not reasonably have known or suspected even withthe exercise of utmost caution, that he or she had Used or been administered theProhibited Substance or Prohibited Method or otherwise violated an anti-doping rule.
Except in the case of a Protected Person or Recreational Athlete, for any violationof Article 2.1, the Athlete must also establish how the Prohibited Substance entered
the Athlete’s system.
No Significant Fault or Negligence: The Athlete or other Person’s establishing that any
Fault or negligence, when viewed in the totality of the circumstances and taking into
account the criteria for No Fault or Negligence, was not significant in relationshipto the anti-doping rule violation. Except in the case of a Protected Person or
Recreational Athlete, for any violation of Article 2.1, the Athlete must also establish
how the Prohibited Substance entered the Athlete’s system.
Operational Independence: This means that (1) board members, staff members,commission members, consultants and officials of the Anti-Doping Organization
with responsibility for Results Management or its affiliates (e.g., member federationor confederation), as well as any Person involved in the investigation and preadjudication of the matter cannot be appointed as members and/or clerks (to theextent that such clerk is involved in the deliberation process and/or drafting of any
decision) of hearing panels of that Anti-Doping Organization with responsibility for
Results Management and (2) hearing panels shall be in a position to conduct thehearing and decision-making process without interference from the Anti-Doping
Organization or any third party. The objective is to ensure that members of thehearing panel or individuals otherwise involved in the decision of the hearing panel,
are not involved in the investigation of, or decisions to proceed with, the case.
Out-of-Competition: Any period which is not In-Competition.
Participant: Any Athlete or Athlete Support Person.
Person: A natural Person or an organization or other entity.
Possession: The actual, physical Possession, or the constructive Possession (whichshall be found only if the Person has exclusive control or intends to exercise control
over the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method or the premises in which a
Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method exists); provided, however, that if the
Person does not have exclusive control over the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited
Method or the premises in which a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method
exists, constructive Possession shall only be found if the Person knew about the
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control over it. Provided, however, there shall be no anti-doping rule violation
based solely on Possession if, prior to receiving notification of any kind that the
Person has committed an anti-doping rule violation, the Person has taken concrete
action demonstrating that the Person never intended to have Possession and hasrenounced Possession by explicitly declaring it to an Anti-Doping Organization.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this definition, the purchase (including
by any electronic or other means) of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method
constitutes Possession by the Person who makes the purchase.
Prohibited List: The List identifying the Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods.
Prohibited Method: Any method so described on the Prohibited List.
Prohibited Substance: Any substance, or class of substances, so described on theProhibited List.
Protected Person: An Athlete or other natural Person who at the time of the anti-doping
rule violation: (i) has not reached the age of sixteen (16) years; (ii) has not reached
the age of eighteen (18) years and is not included in any Registered Testing Pooland has never competed in any International Event in an open category; or (iii) for
reasons other than age has been determined to lack legal capacity under applicablenational legislation.
Provisional Hearing: For purposes of Article 7.4.3, an expedited abbreviated hearing
occurring prior to a hearing under Article 8 that provides the Athlete with notice andan opportunity to be heard in either written or oral form.
Provisional Suspension: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Publicly Disclose: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Recreational Athlete: A natural Person who is so defined by the relevant National AntiDoping Organization; provided, however, the term shall not include any Person
who, within the five (5) years prior to committing any anti-doping rule violation, hasbeen an International-Level Athlete (as defined by each International Federationconsistent with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations) or NationalLevel Athlete (as defined by each National Anti-Doping Organization consistent
with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations), has represented any
country in an International Event in an open category or has been included within
any Registered Testing Pool or other whereabouts information pool maintained by
any International Federation or National Anti-Doping Organization.
Regional Anti-Doping Organization: A regional entity designated by member countries tocoordinate and manage delegated areas of their national anti-doping Programmes,
which may include the adoption and implementation of anti-doping rules, theplanning and collection of Samples, the management of results, the review of TUEs,
the conduct of hearings, and the conduct of Educational Programmes at a regional
level.
Registered Testing Pool: The pool of highest-priority Athletes established separately
at the international level by International Federations and at the national level by
National Anti-Doping Organizations, who are subject to focused In-Competition andOut-of-Competition Testing as part of that International Federation’s or National AntiDoping Organization’s test distribution plan and therefore are required to provide
whereabouts information as provided in Article 5.5 and the International Standard for
Testing and Investigations.
Results Management: The process encompassing the timeframe between notification
as per Article 5 of the International Standard for Results Management, or in certain
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for Results Management, through the charge until the final resolution of the matter,
including the end of the hearing process at first instance or on appeal (if an appeal
was lodged).
Sample or Specimen: Any biological material collected for the purposes of Doping
Control.
Signatories: Those entities accepting the Code and agreeing to implement the Code, as
provided in Article 23 of the Code.
Specified Method: See Article 4.2.2.
Specified Substance: See Article 4.2.2.
Strict Liability: The rule which provides that under Article 2.1 and Article 2.2, it is notnecessary that intent, Fault, negligence, or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part bedemonstrated by the Anti-Doping Organization in order to establish an anti-doping
rule violation.
Substance of Abuse: See Article 4.2.3.
Substantial Assistance: For purposes of Article 10.7.1, a Person providing Substantial
Assistance must: (1) fully disclose in a signed written statement or recordedinterview all information he or she possesses in relation to anti-doping rule violations
or other proceeding described in Article 10.7.1.1, and (2) fully cooperate with theinvestigation and adjudication of any case or matter related to that information,
including, for example, presenting testimony at a hearing if requested to do so by an
Anti-Doping Organization or hearing panel. Further, the information provided must
be credible and must comprise an important part of any case or proceeding whichis initiated or, if no case or proceeding is initiated, must have provided a sufficientbasis on which a case or proceeding could have been brought.
Tampering: Intentional conduct which subverts the Doping Control process, but which
would not otherwise be included in the definition of Prohibited Methods. Tampering
shall include, without limitation, offering or accepting a bribe to perform or fail toperform an act, preventing the collection of a Sample, affecting or making impossible
the analysis of a Sample, falsifying documents submitted to an Anti-Doping
Organization or TUE committee or hearing panel, procuring false testimony from
witnesses, committing any other fraudulent act upon the Anti-Doping Organization orhearing body to affect Results Management or the imposition of Consequences, andany other similar intentional interference or Attempted interference with any aspectof Doping Control.
Target Testing: Selection of specific Athletes for Testing based on criteria set forth in theInternational Standard for Testing and Investigations.
Team Sport: A sport in which the substitution of players is permitted during a Competition.
Technical Document: A document adopted and published by WADA from time to time
containing mandatory technical requirements on specific anti-doping topics as set
forth in an International Standard.
Testing: The parts of the Doping Control process involving test distribution planning,
Sample collection, Sample handling, and Sample transport to the laboratory.
Testing Pool: The tier below the Registered Testing Pool which includes Athletes fromwhom some whereabouts information is required in order to locate and Test the
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Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE): A Therapeutic Use Exemption allows an Athlete witha medical condition to use a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, but only if
the conditions set out in Article 4.4 and the International Standard for Therapeutic
Use Exemptions are met.
Trafficking: Selling, giving, transporting, sending, delivering or distributing (or Possessing
for any such purpose) a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (either
physically or by any electronic or other means) by an Athlete, Athlete Support
Person or any other Person subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization
to any third party; provided, however, this definition shall not include the actionsof bona fide medical personnel involving a Prohibited Substance used for genuine
and legal therapeutic purposes or other acceptable justification, and shall notinclude actions involving Prohibited Substances which are not prohibited in Outof-Competition Testing unless the circumstances as a whole demonstrate such
Prohibited Substances are not intended for genuine and legal therapeutic purposesor are intended to enhance sport performance.
UNESCO Convention: The International Convention against Doping in Sport adopted by
the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference on 19 October 2005 including
any and all amendments adopted by the States Parties to the Convention and theConference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport.
Use: The utilization, application, ingestion, injection or consumption by any means
whatsoever of any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.
WADA: The World Anti-Doping Agency.
Without Prejudice Agreement: For purposes of Articles 10.7.1.1 and 10.8.2, a writtenagreement between an Anti-Doping Organization and an Athlete or other Personthat allows the Athlete or other Person to provide information to the Anti-Doping
Organization in a defined time-limited setting with the understanding that, if anagreement for Substantial Assistance or a case resolution agreement is not
finalized, the information provided by the Athlete or other Person in this particularsetting may not be used by the Anti-Doping Organization against the Athlete orother Person in any Results Management proceeding under the Code, and that the
information provided by the Anti-Doping Organization in this particular setting may
not be used by the Athlete or other Person against the Anti-Doping Organizationin any Results Management proceeding under the Code. Such an agreement shallnot preclude the Anti-Doping Organization, Athlete or other Person from using any
information or evidence gathered from any source other than during the specifictime-limited setting described in the agreement.

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GENERAL

6.2

SAFETY

6.3

TARGETS AND TARGET STANDARDS

6.4

RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES

6.5

GAUGES AND INSTRUMENTS

6.6

CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATION

6.7

COMPETITION CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

6.8

COMPETITION JURY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

6.9

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE COMPETITION OFFICIALS

6.10

EST COMPETITION OPERATIONS

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182
184

198

221
223
227
231
232

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6.12

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS

6.13

MALFUNCTIONS

6.14

SCORING AND RESULTS PROCEDURES

6.15

TIE-BREAKING

6.16

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

6.17

FINALS IN OLYMPIC RIFLE AND PISTOL EVENTS

6.18

RIFLE AND PISTOL MIXED TEAM EVENTS

6.19

FINALS IN OLYMPIC SHOTGUN EVENTS

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6.20

SHOTGUN SKEET MIXED TEAM EVENT

287

6.21

FORMS

6.22

THE ISSF DRESS CODE

6.23

INDEX

1

PAPER TARGETS AND SCORING GAUGES

2

RANGE AND FIRING POINT EQUIPMENT

3

COMPETITION OFFICIALS DUTIES

4COMPETITION PROCEDURES

5SCORING PROCEDURES

6300M SCORING AND MARKING PROCEDURES

250

253
254

256
256
258

275

293
302

306
320
325

327

328

329
333

RULE NUMBERINGAll ISSF Rules are numbered according to a rule numbering protocol that limits rulenumbers to four (4) levels (i.e. 6.10.3.5). If a fifth level is used, those rules are designatedwith the letters a), b), c), etc.
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The following are definitions of special terms and abbreviations that are used in the ISSF
General Technical Rules and the ISSF Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target and Target
Sprint Rules.
Term

Definition

Athletes

Competitors or participants in a sports competition.

Bib Number/Start Number

Every athlete entered in Championships is issued a unique Bib or Start Number.
These numbers are used to identify and track competitors and must be worn on theathletes’ backs during training and competition.

ChampionshipA single organized shooting competition with a programme of events. A
Championship (capital C) is a competition that is authorized and supervised by
ISSF rules, Technical Delegates, Juries and anti-doping controls.

Competition

A general reference to a sports contest that may include a series of events(Championship) or may be a contest within a single event.

Course of FireA description of the stages of competition within an event that specifies thenumber of shots in each series and stage, the type of firing and the time limits.

CRO

Chief Range Officer

Discipline

A sub-group of events within a sport that have common characteristics. Shooting
has five (5) disciplines:
1) Rifle, 2) Pistol, 3) Shotgun, 4) Running Target and 5) Target Sprint.

EST

Electronic scoring target(s)Event

A unique shooting contest with a specific course of fire and rules of conduct.

Final

The Final is the last stage of a competition event. In an Individual Final, the besteight athletes in the Qualification have a new (start-from-zero) competition to decide
their final ranking and medals.

FOP

Field of Play. In shooting, the FOP includes the area behind the firing line where
access is restricted to competing athletes and on duty officials, thefiring line or shooting stations and the downrange area that includes the targets andbackstops or safety zone.

MATCH Shots

All shots that count in an athlete’s score.

MQS

Minimum Qualification Score

Min.

Minute, minutes

Olympic Event

A Shooting sport event accepted by the International Olympic Committee forinclusion in the respective Olympic programme. Shooting has 15 Olympic events.
Each Olympic event has a Qualification and a Final.

Open Events

Events in which all athletes can compete with no gender or age limitations.

PET

Pre-Event Training

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Definition

Ranking Lists

There are two Ranking Lists based on athlete performance at ISSF Championships.
1. World Ranking, based on athlete’s achievements, during the calendar year, at
ISSF Championships
2. Qualification Ranking for Olympic Games, based on athlete’s achievements at
ISSF qualifying competitions, during the Olympic Qualifying period, approved by the
IOC.

RTS

Results, Timing and Scoring. The RTS process is a part of competition operations
that involves the preparation of start lists, target scoring, resolving scoring issues
and the preparation and publication of results lists.

Round

A phase of competition within a shooting event. Shooting events may have
Elimination Rounds, Qualification Rounds and Finals. In Shotgun events, a “round”
may also refer to a series of 25 targets/doubles.

Sec.

Second, seconds

Series

A sequence of shots fired within a stage or course of fire.

Sighting Shots

Practice or warm-up shots that are fired in a shooting event prior to MATCH shots.

Sport

A distinct grouping of competitive events with common elements and a single
governing body. Shooting (capital S) is a “sport” where athletes in different
events fire guns at targets that rank competing athletes according to their scores.
The IOC recognizes shooting as one of 28 Core Summer Olympic sports.

Sport
Presentation

Visual, audio and information enhancements such as announcements, music,
colour and educational media that are used in the conduct of Shooting events tomake them more interesting and informative for spectator and TV audiences.

Squadding

The assignment of athletes entered in a Shotgun event, to relays and firing points
in Rifle-Pistol events or the assignment of athletes to specific squads in Shotgun
events. This process enables the production of Start Lists.

Stage

A phase or part of an event. Course of fire. A 3-Position Rifle event has threestages, one for each position. The 25m Pistol Women event has two stages,
precision and rapid fire.

Start List

Official documents produced in competitions that list all competitors entered in an
event. according to an athlete’s relay and firing point or squad and position in thesquad.

Start Time

The Start Time in each shooting event is the time when commands for the first
MATCH shot begin.

Team EventsThe ISSF recognizes team events.
These team events establish rankings based on the total scores fired by threeathletes.
Mixed Team events have one man and one woman, both from the same country.

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These tables list ISSF-recognized Shooting events and their status asapproved by the International Olympic Committee and/or the ISSF General
Assembly (1.6.7.7) together with basic technical details regarding theircompetition formats and numbers of shots in each competition stage asapproved by the ISSF Administrative Council (1.7.2.5).
In ISSF Championships, events for Men, Men Junior, Women and Women
Junior may have individual competition only or individual and team (3persons) and Mixed Team competitions as stated in these Regulations and theCompetition Programme (3.7).
Status indicates the recognition status for each event:a) M = the event is recognized as a men’s event.
b) W = the event is recognized as a women’s event.
c) MJ = the event is recognized as a men junior event.
d) WJ = the event is recognized as a women junior event.
e) Olympic = the event is recognized by the IOC for inclusion in the Olympic
Programme.
f) WCH = the event is a mandatory World Championship event.
g) WCHS = the event is a separable World Championship event that can beorganized in a separate WCH if it cannot be included in a regular WCH (see3.3.6.3 and 3.3.6.4).
h) Olympic events have a Qualification and Final. Non-Olympic events have
only a “full programme” with an optional Final.
i) Technical Rules for all ISSF events are found in the General Technical Rules
and in the Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target and Target Sprint Rules (7.0,
8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 11.0)j) Technical Rules for Rifle and Pistol Finals are found in 6.17; Rules for
Shotgun Finals are found in 6.19; Rules for Running Target Medal Matches arefound in 10.8.
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Event Name

Abbrev.

Status

Qualification or
Full Programme

Final

10m Air Rifle (standing)

AR60

M, MJ, Olympic,
WCH

60 Shots

24shots

50m Rifle 3-Positions(kneeling, prone,standing)

FR3X20

M, MJ, Olympic,
WCH

3 x 20 shots

45 shots

50m Rifle Prone

FR60PR

M, MJ, WCH

60 shots

300m Rifle 3-Positions(knee- ling, prone,standing)

300FR3X20

M, WCHS3 x 20 shots

300m Standard Rifle
3-Positions (kneeling,prone, standing)

300STR3X20

M, WCHS3 x 20 shots

300m Rifle Prone

300FR60PR

M, WCHS60 shots

10m Air Pistol

AP60

M, MJ, Olympic,
WCH

60 shots

24 shots

25m Rapid Fire Pistol(8, 6 and 4 second
series)

RFP

M, MJ, Olympic
WCH

30 + 30 shots

40 shots

25m Standard Pistol(150, 20 and 10sec.
series)STP

M, MJ, WCH

20 + 20 + 20
shots

25m Centre Fire Pistol(precision and rapidfire series)

CFP

M only, WCH

30 + 30 shots

25m Pistol (precisionand rapid- fire series)

SPM

MJ only, WCH

30 + 30 shots

50m Pistol

FP

M, MJ, WCH

60 shots

Trap

TR125

M, MJ, Olympic,
WCH

125 targets

50 targets max.

Skeet

SK125

M, MJ, Olympic,
WCH

125 targets

60 targets max.

Double Trap

DT150

M, MJ, WCH

150 targets

10m Running Target(slow and fast runs)

10RT

M, MJ, WCHS

30 + 30 shots
Medal Match(see 10.8)

10m Running Target
Mixed (slow and fastruns)

10RTMIX

M, MJ, WCHS

40 shots mixed

50m Running Target(slow and fast runs)

50RT

M, MJ, WCHS

30 + 30 shots

50m Running Target
Mixed (slow and fastruns)

50RTMIX

M, MJ, WCHS

40 shots mixed

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Event Name

Abbrev.

Status

Qualification or
Full Program

Final

10m Air Rifle (standing)

AR60W

W, WJ, Olympic,
WCH

60 Shots

24 shots

50m Rifle 3-Positions(kneeling, prone andstanding)

R3X20

W, WJ, Olympic,
WCH

3 x 20 shots

45 shots

50m Rifle Prone

R60PR

W, WJ, WCH

60 shots

300m Rifle 3-Positions(knee- ling, prone andstanding)

300R3X20

W, WCHS3 x 20 shots

300m Rifle Prone

300R60PR

W, WCHS60 shots

10m Air Pistol

AP60W

W, WJ, Olympic,
WCH

60 shots

24 shots

25m Pistol (precisionand rapid- fire series)

SP

W, WJ, Olympic,
WCH

30 + 30 shots

50 shots

Trap

TR125W

W, WJ, Olympic,
WCH

125 targets

50 targets max.

Double Trap

DT150W

W, WJ

150 targets

Skeet

SK125W

W, WJ, Olympic,
WCH

125 targets

10m Running Target(slow and fast runs)

10RTW

W, WJ, WCHS

30 + 30 shots
Medal Match(see 10.8)

10m Running Target
Mixed (slow and fastruns)

10RTMIXWW, WJ, WCHS

40 shots mixed

60 targets max.

MIXED TEAM EVENTS FOR ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN
Event Name

Abbrev.

Status

Qualification

Final

10m Air Rifle (standing)

ARMIX

M+W, MJ+WJ

30 shots eachathleteFinal Stages 1 & 2,
the MT to reach 16
points wins

10m Air Pistol

APMIX

M+W, MJ+WJ

30 shots eachathleteFinal Stage 1 & 2,
the MT to reach 16
points wins

Trap

TRMIX

M+W, MJ+WJ

75 each athlete

No Final

Skeet

SKMIX

M+W, MJ+WJ

75 each athlete

Final Stage 1 & 2,
24 shots eachathlete = 48 Max.

Other Mixed Team events may be included in ISSF Championships with the approval of the Executive
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GENERAL

6.1.1

Objective and Purpose of ISSF Rules
The ISSF establishes Technical Rules for the shooting sport to govern
the conduct of shooting events recognized by the ISSF (ISSF General
Regulations, 3). The objective of ISSF Technical Rules is to achieve uniformity
in the conduct of the ISSF Championships and those Competitions authorisedby the ISSF. Olympic Games shooting events are authorised by the IOC. They
apply to shooting sport throughout the world and to promote the developmentof the sport.
a) ISSF General Technical Rules include rules for range construction,
targets, scoring and specific competition procedures for all shooting disciplines.
Discipline Rules apply specifically to the five (5) shooting disciplines: Rifle,
Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target and Target Sprint;b) ISSF General Technical and Discipline Rules are approved by the ISSF
Administrative Council in accordance with the ISSF Constitution;c) ISSF General Technical and Discipline Rules are subordinate to the ISSF
Constitution and the ISSF General Regulations; andd) ISSF General Technical and Discipline Rules are approved to beeffective for a period of four (4) years beginning on 1 January of the year
following the Olympic Games. Except in special situations, ISSF Rules are notchanged during this four (4) year period.

6.1.2

Application of ISSF General Technical and Discipline Rulesa) ISSF Championships are shooting sport competitions in the Olympic
Games, World Championships, World Cups, World Cup Finals, Continental
Championships, Continental Games, Junior World Championships and JuniorWorld Cups that are supervised by the ISSF in accordance with the ISSF
General Regulations, 3.2.1, and these Rules;b) The ISSF, with the approval of the Executive Committee, may designate
other competitions that fulfil ISSF standards for supervision (i.e. TechnicalDelegate, Juries, doping control, entry procedures, results management, etc.)
as competitions where MQS/RPO scores may be obtained and where World
Records may be established, for instance, Grand Prix competitions.
c) ISSF General Technical and Discipline Rules must govern all ISSF
Championships;d) The ISSF recommends that ISSF Rules should also be used to govern
regional, national and other competitions that are not ISSF Championships, butwhere ISSF events are on the programme;f) All competition officials, athletes, coaches and team leaders must be familiar
with the ISSF Rules and must ensure that they are enforced;g) It is the responsibility of every athlete to comply with these Rules;h) When a Rule refers to right-handed athletes, the reverse of that Rule applies
to left-handed athletes; andi) Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men’s or women’s event, it must apply
uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.

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the numbered rules.
6.1.3

Scope of ISSF Technical Rules
ISSF Technical Rules include:a) Rules for the preparation and organization of ISSF Championships;b) Rules that apply to all shooting disciplines or more than one shooting
discipline (General Technical Rules); andc) Rules that apply to one shooting discipline (Special Technical Rules).

6.1.4

Uniform Standard for Equipment and Clothing
Shooting is a sport where equipment and clothing play critical roles in the
conduct of the sport. Athletes must use only equipment and clothing thatcomplies with ISSF Rules. Any gun, device, equipment, accessory or otheritem that may give an athlete an unfair advantage over others and that is
not specifically mentioned in these Rules, or that is contrary to the spirit ofthese Rules, is prohibited. ISSF Rules for equipment and clothing are strictly
enforced (see 6.7.9) to ensure that no athletes have equipment, clothing oraccessories that give them an unfair advantage over other athletes.

6.1.5

Organization and Supervision of ISSF Championships

6.1.5.1	ISSF Supervision. The ISSF Executive Committee appoints ISSF TechnicalDelegates, Jury Members and technical officials for every ISSF Championshipin accordance with 1.8.2.6 and 3.4. These appointments include:a) Technical Delegate(s);b) Competition/Equipment Control/RTS Juries;c) A Jury of Appeal may be appointed, otherwise the Technical Delegate canappoint a Jury of Appeal as and when required.
d) An Official Results Provider responsible for providing and operating theelectronic technology necessary for the management of entries, athletes’
results, competition operations, results presentation and results archiving.
6.1.5.2	
Organizing Committee. An Organizing Committee must be formed for every
ISSF Championship in accordance with 3.4.1. The Organizing Committee is
responsible for the preparation, administration and conduct of the shooting
competitions. The Organizing Committee must, in cooperation with the ISSF,
appoint:a) Chief Range Officer(s), Range Officers, a Chief of Referees and Referees,
as appropriate, who are responsible for the actual conduct of the shooting
events;b) A Chief RTS (Results Timing and Scoring) Officer and necessary assistants
to establish a RTS Office responsible for entries, accreditation, scoring andresults operations during the Championship;c) A Chief of Equipment Control and appropriate Equipment Control Officers
who are responsible for Equipment Control operations; andd) All other staff necessary to fulfil their responsibilities as an ISSF
Championship Organizer.

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SAFETYSAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE

6.2.1

General Safety Rules

6.2.1.1	ISSF Rules establish specific safety requirements that must be applied in all
ISSF Championships. ISSF Juries and Organizing Committees are responsible
for safety.
6.2.1.2	Necessary and special safety regulations for ranges differ from country tocountry so additional safety rules may be established by the Organizing
Committee. Juries, range officials, team officials and athletes must be advisedof any special safety regulations in the competition programme.
6.2.1.3	The safety of athletes, range officials and spectators, requires continued andcareful attention to gun handling. It is the duty of range officials to enforce gun
safety and the duty of athletes and team officials to apply all gun safety andgun handling rules.
6.2.1.4	The ISSF may refuse to accept the entry of an athlete in a competition if it
has substantial information from competent authorities that such an athlete
presents a serious threat to the safety of others on a shooting range.
6.2.1.5	In the interest of safety, a Jury Member or Range Officer may stop shooting at
any time. Athletes and team officials must immediately notify Range Officers or
Jury Members of any situation that may be dangerous.
6.2.1.6	An Equipment Control Officer, Range Officer or Jury Member may pick up an
athlete’s equipment (including a gun) for control without his permission, but
in his presence and with his knowledge. However, immediate action must be
taken when a matter of safety is involved.
6.2.2

Gun Handling Rules

6.2.2.1	To ensure safety, all guns must be handled with maximum care at all times.
Guns must not be removed from the firing line during training or competition
except with the permission of a Range Officer.
6.2.2.2	Safety flags constructed of fluorescent orange or a similar bright material must
be inserted in all rifles, pistols and semi-automatic shotguns at all times except
when safety flag removal is authorized by these rules. To demonstrate that air
guns are unloaded, safety flags (safety lines) must be long enough to extend
through the full length of the barrel. Safety flags for all other guns must have aprobe that inserts into the chamber (breech end of barrel) to demonstrate thatthe chamber is empty. Shotgun actions must be open (broken) to demonstratethat they are unloaded.
a) Safety flags must be inserted in all guns that are not in gun cases or boxes
before athletes are called to the line, when leaving a firing point, after firing iscompleted and when personnel must go forward of the firing line. In Finals,
safety flags may not be removed until Preparation and Sighting Times start.
b) If a safety flag is not used as required by this rule, a Jury Member must givea WARNING with instructions to insert a safety flag in the gun; andc) If the Jury confirms that an athlete refuses to use a safety flag as requiredby this rule and after being warned, the athlete must be disqualified (DSQ).
6.2.2.3	While athletes are on their firing points, their guns must always be pointed
in safe directions. The action or breech must not be closed until the gun ispointing downrange in a safe direction toward the target area.
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6.2.2.5	If the athlete boxes or cases his gun or removes it from the firing point without
having it checked by a Range Officer, he may be disqualified if the Jury
determines that a significant safety violation is involved.
6.2.2.6	During firing, the gun may be put down (not held) only after the cartridge(s)and/ or magazine are removed and the action is open. Air guns must be madesafe by opening the cocking lever or loading port.
6.2.2.7	When any personnel are forward of the firing line, handling guns is not
permitted and safety flags must be inserted. If it is necessary for a Jurymember, Range Officer or Technical Officer to go forward of the firing line
during training, competition or a Final, this must be authorized and controlled
by the Chief Range Officer (CRO) and any movement forward of the firing line
may only be permitted after all guns have safety flags inserted.
6.2.2.8	In the range, when guns are not on the firing points, they must always be in
their cases, unless otherwise authorized by a Range Officer.
6.2.3

Range Commands

6.2.3.1	Chief Range Officers, or other appropriate range officials, are responsible forgiving the commands “LOAD,” “START,” “STOP,” “UNLOAD” and othernecessary commands. Range Officers must ensure that the commands areobeyed and that guns are handled safely.
6.2.3.2	Guns and their magazines may only be loaded on the firing point and after
the command “LOAD” or “START” is given. At all other times, guns andmagazines must be kept unloaded.
6.2.3.3	Only one cartridge may be loaded in a Rifle or 50m Pistol event if it has amagazine. If a 5-shot Air Pistol is used in a 10m Air Pistol event only one pellet
may be loaded.
6.2.3.4	A gun is considered loaded when a cartridge or pellet or a magazine withcartridges contacts a gun. No one may place a cartridge or pellet or magazine
with cartridges in or on a gun or its chamber or barrel until the command“LOAD” is given.
6.2.3.5	If an athlete fires a shot before the command “LOAD” or “START” is given, or
after the command “STOP”, or “UNLOAD” is given, he may be disqualified if
safety is involved.
6.2.3.6	When the command or signal “STOP” is given, shooting must stop
immediately. When the command “UNLOAD” is given, all athletes must unload
their guns and magazines, and make them safe (to unload air guns ask theRange Officer for permission). Shooting may only resume when the command“START” is given again.
6.2.4

Additional Safety Requirements

6.2.4.1	Dry Firing is the release of the cocked trigger mechanism of an unloaded
cartridge gun or the release of the trigger mechanism of an air or gas gun fittedwith a device which enables the trigger to be operated without releasing thepropelling charge (air or gas). Dry firing and aiming exercises are permitted
only on the firing line or in a designated area in accordance with these rules.
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6.2.4.2	It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that any air or CO2 cylinder is still
within its validity date. This may be checked by Equipment Control.
6.2.5

Hearing Protection
All athletes, range officials and other persons in the immediate vicinity of the
25m, 50m and 300m firing lines and all Shotgun ranges must wear ear plugs,
ear muffs, or similar ear protection. Notices must be prominently displayed andhearing protection must be available for all persons in the range areas. Hearing
protection incorporating any type of sound-enhancing or receiving devices may
not be worn by athletes or coaches on the FOP. Competition officials may wearsound-enhancing hearing protection devices or other communication deviceson the FOP. Hearing impaired athletes may wear sound-enhancing devices
with the approval of the Jury.

6.2.6

Eye Protection
All athletes should wear shatterproof shooting glasses or similar eye protection
while shooting.

6.3

TARGETS AND TARGET STANDARDS

6.3.1

General Target Requirements

6.3.1.1	Targets used in ISSF Championships may be either electronic scoring targets(EST) or paper targets for Rifle and Pistol events or clay targets for Shotgun
events. Note:  Specific Rules for paper target operations are now
available in the Annex to these Rules, Rules for Paper Target Scoring.
6.3.1.2	All targets used in ISSF Championships must comply with the scoring ring,
dimension or other specifications given in these rules.
6.3.1.3	Samples of clay targets (twenty (20) qualification targets and twenty (20)powder filled Finals targets) that are to be used in ISSF Championships
must be submitted to the ISSF Secretary General for testing, verification of
specifications and approval at least six (6) months prior to the start of each
Championship
6.3.2

Electronic Scoring Target Requirements

6.3.2.1

Only EST tested and approved by the ISSF must be used.

6.3.2.2	The accuracy requirement for EST is to score shots to an accuracy of at least
one-half of one decimal scoring ring. The tolerances given for scoring ring
sizes on paper targets are not applicable to EST.
6.3.2.3	All EST target units must provide a black aiming area corresponding in size tothe black areas of the respective competition targets (Rule 6.3.4) and a nonreflective, contrasting white or off-white area surrounding the aiming area.
6.3.2.4	Scores recorded by EST must be determined according to scoring ring
dimensions for competition targets (Rule 6.3.4).
6.3.2.5	Every shot hitting an EST must have its result with its location and value
displayed on a monitor placed on the firing point.
6.3.2.6	10m EST must use a paper strip or other form of witness strip to allow a
determination that a shot fired did, or did not, hit the target.
6.3.2.7	A printout of each athlete’s results from a memory source other than the main
EST system computer (back-up memory) must be available immediately during
and after a competition.
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are scoring correctly under normal conditions of use before each ISSF
Championship under the supervision of the Technical Delegate.
6.3.3

ISSF Target Standards
Targets must comply with the scoring ring dimensions, tolerances andspecifications in this rule.

6.3.3.1	Rifle and Pistol targets may be scored in full ring values or, if ESTs orelectronic paper target scoring machines are used, in decimal ring values.
Decimal ring scores are determined by dividing the scoring area for one fullring into ten equal scoring rings that are designated with decimal values
starting with zero (i.e. 10.0, 9.0, etc.) and ending with nine (i. e. 10.9, 9.9, etc.);
6.3.3.2	Rifle and Pistol Elimination and Qualification Round competitions are scoredin full ring values, except that in ISSF Championships, Elimination andQualification Round competitions for 10m Air Rifle Men and Men Junior, 10m
Air Rifle Women and Women Junior, 50m Rifle Prone Men and Men Junior and
50m Prone Women and Women Junior, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team and Mixed
Team Junior events must be scored in decimal values.
6.3.3.3	Rifle and Pistol Finals, Rifle Mixed Team Qualification and Finals and Pistol
Mixed Team Finals are scored in decimal values, except that 25m Pistol Finals
use hit- miss scoring with hit zones based on decimal values established bythese Rules.

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Official ISSF Targets

6.3.4.1300m Rifle Target
10 Ring

100mm(±0.5mm)

5 Ring600mm(±3.0mm)

9 Ring200mm(±1.0mm)

4 Ring700mm(±3.0mm)

8 Ring300mm(±1.0mm)

3 Ring800mm(±3.0mm)

7 Ring400mm(±3.0mm)2 Ring900mm(±3.0mm)

6 Ring500mm(±3.0mm)

1 Ring1000mm

(±3.0mm)

Inner Ten = 50mm (±0.5mm).
Black from 5 to 10 rings = 600mm (±3.0mm).
Ring Thickness: 0.5mm to 1.0mm.
Minimum visible size of target card: 1300mm x 1300mm (or minimum 1020mm
x 1020mm providing the background on which the target is mounted is thesame colour as the target).
Scoring ring values 1 – 9 are printed in the scoring zones, in diagonal lines atright angles to each other.
The 10-point zone is not marked with a number.

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50m Rifle Target
10 Ring

10.4mm(±0.1mm)

5 Ring90.4mm(±0.5mm)

9 Ring26.4mm(±0.1mm)

4 Ring106.4mm(±0.5mm)

8 Ring42.4mm(±0.2mm)

3 Ring122.4mm(±0.5mm)

7 Ring

58.4mm(±0.5mm)2 Ring138.4mm(±0.5mm)

6 Ring74.4mm(±0.5mm)

1 Ring154.4mm(±0.5mm)

Inner Ten = 5mm (±0.1mm).
Black from part of 3 to 10 rings = 112.4mm (±0.5mm).
Ring Thickness: 0.2mm to 0.3mm.
Minimum visible size of target card: 250mm x 250mm.
Scoring ring values 1 – 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical andhorizontal lines, at right angles to each other.
The 9 and 10-point zones are not marked with a number. Insert targets(200mm x 200mm) may be used.

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10m Air Rifle Target
10 Ring

0.5mm(±0.1mm)

5 Ring25.5mm(±0.1mm)

9 Ring5.5mm(±0.1mm)

4 Ring30.5mm(±0.1mm)

8 Ring10.5mm(±0.1mm)

3 Ring35.5mm(±0.1mm)

7 Ring15.5mm(±0.1mm)2 Ring40.5mm(±0.1mm)

6 Ring20.5mm(±0.1mm)

1 Ring45.5mm(±0.1mm)

Inner Ten: When the 10 ring (dot) has been shot out completely as determinedby the use of an Air Pistol OUTWARD scoring gauge.
Black from 4 to 9 rings = 30.5mm (±0.1mm).
The ten ring is a white dot = 0.5mm (±0.1mm). Ring thickness: 0.1mm to0.2mm.
Minimum visible size of target card: 80mm x 80mm.
Scoring ring values 1 – 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical andhorizontal lines, at right angles to each other. The 9 point zone is not marked
with a number. The 10 is a white dot.
Background cards 170mm x 170mm, similar in colour to the target material
should be provided to improve the visibility of the target.

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25m Rapid Fire Pistol Target(for the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event and the Rapid Fire stages of the 25m
Centre Fire and 25m Pistol events):
10 Ring

100mm(±0.4mm)

7 Ring340mm(±1.0mm)

9 Ring180mm(±0.6mm)

6 Ring420mm(±2.0mm)

8 Ring260mm(±1.0mm)

5 Ring500mm(±2.0mm)

Inner Ten: 50mm (±0.2mm).
Black from 5 to 10 rings = 500mm (±2.0mm).
Ring thickness: 0.5mm to 1.0mm.
Minimum visible size of target card: width: 550mm; height: 520mm – 550mm.
Scoring ring values 5 – 9 are printed in the scoring zones, in vertical lines
only. The 10 point zone is not marked with a number. The zone numbers must
be approximately 5mm high and 0.5mm thick. White horizontal aiming lines
replace the ring values at the left and the right side of the target centre. Eachof the lines is 125mm long and 5mm wide.

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6.3.4.525m Precision and 50m Pistol Target(for the 50m Pistol and 25m Standard Pistol events and the precision stage ofthe 25m Centre Fire and the 25m Pistol events)
10 Ring

50mm(±0.2mm)

5 Ring300mm(±1.0mm)

9 Ring100mm(±0.4mm)

4 Ring350mm(±1.0mm)

8 Ring150mm(±0.5mm)

3 Ring400mm(±2.0mm)

7 Ring200mm(±1.0mm)2 Ring450mm(±2.0mm)

6 Ring250mm(±1.0mm)

1 Ring500mm(±2.0mm)

Inner ten: 25mm (±0.2mm).
Black from 7 to 10 rings = 200mm (±1.0mm).
Ring thickness: 0.2mm to 0.5mm.
Minimum visible size of target card: width: 550mm;
height: 520mm - 550mm.
Scoring ring values 1 – 9 are printed in the scoring zones, in vertical andhorizontal lines, at right angles to each other. The 10-point zone is not marked
with a number. Zone numbers must be approximately 10mm high, 1mm thickand must be read easily with normal spotting telescopes at the appropriate
distance.

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10m Air Pistol Target
10 Ring

11.5mm(±0.1mm)

5 Ring

91.5mm(±0.5mm)

9 Ring27.5mm(±0.1mm)

4 Ring107.5mm(±0.5mm)

8 Ring43.5mm(±0.2mm)

3 Ring123.5mm(±0.5mm)

7 Ring59.5mm(±0.5mm)2 Ring139.5mm(±0.5mm)

6 Ring75.5mm(±0.5mm)

1 Ring155.5mm(±0.5mm)

Inner ten: 5.0mm (±0.1mm).
Black from 7 to 10 rings = 59.5mm (±0.5mm).
Ring thickness: 0.1mm to 0.2mm.
Minimum visible size of target card: 170mm x 170mm.
The scoring ring values 1 to 8 are printed in the scoring zones in vertical andhorizontal lines, at right angles to each other. The ten and the nine zones are
not marked with a number. The zone numbers must not be more than 2mm
high.

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50m Running Target
The 50m Running Target is a single card with two scoring zones each withrings 1 to 10 on the two sides and a single aiming mark in the centre.
10 Ring

60mm(±0.2mm)

5 Ring230mm(±1.0mm)

9 Ring94mm(±0.4mm)

4 Ring264mm(±1.0mm)

8 Ring128mm(±0.6mm)

3 Ring298mm(±1.0mm)

7 Ring162mm(±0.8mm)2 Ring332mm(±1.0mm)

6 Ring196mm(±1.0mm)

1 Ring366mm(±1.0mm)

Inner ten: 30mm (±0.2mm).
Ring thickness: 0.5mm to 1.0mm.
The centre of the 10 ring must be 453mm (±1.0mm) from the centre of theaiming mark measured on a horizontal line.
Scoring ring values 1 to 9 must be printed clearly in the appropriate scoringzones in diagonal lines at right angles to each other.
The aiming mark is black with an outside diameter of 94mm and must include
white rings of the size of the 10 (60mm) and a white central dot (15mm).
Repair centres may be used. The repair centres must be correctly placed on
the full target.
A single 50m Running Target with two aiming marks, one left and one right ofthe scoring ring area may be used for ESTs.

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10m Running Target
The 10m Running Target is a single card with two scoring zones each withrings 1 to 10 on the two sides and a single aiming mark in the centre.
10 Ring

5.5mm(±0.1mm)

5 Ring30.5mm(±0.1mm)

9 Ring10.5mm(±0.1mm)

4 Ring35.5mm(±0.1mm)

8 Ring15.5mm(±0.1mm)

3 Ring40.5mm(±0.1mm)

7 Ring20.5mm(±0.1mm)2 Ring45.5mm(±0.1mm)

6 Ring25.5mm(±0.1mm)

1 Ring50.5mm(±0.1mm)

Inner ten is white: 0.5mm (±0.1mm), gauged in the same way as rings 3 – 10.
Black from 5 to 10 rings = 30.5mm (±0.1mm).
Ring thickness: 0.1mm to 0.2mm.
Recommended size of target card: 260mm x 150mm (minimum 260mm x
140mm).
The centre of the 10 ring must be 70mm (±0.2mm) from the centre of theaiming mark measured on a horizontal line.
Scoring ring values 1 to 9 must be printed clearly in the appropriate scoringzones in diagonal lines at right angles to each other.
The aiming mark is black with an outside diameter of 15.5mm and must
include white rings of the size of the 10 (5.5mm) and 9 (10.5mm) rings and awhite central dot (0.5mm).

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The 30.5mm diameter is a hole.
6.3.5

Target Control Systems
For Rifle and Pistol events, target marking and control systems must be used
to facilitate the conduct of competitions.

6.3.5.1

EST Target Control Systems
Backing Targets, Backing Cards and Control Sheets are used as control
systems for ESTs (see diagram).

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Backing Targets for 50m and 300m ESTs
To locate cross-shots, backing targets must, if possible, be placed 0.5m – 1.0m
behind the targets. The exact distance between the target and the backing
target must be measured and recorded and, as far as possible, be the samefor all targets.

6.3.5.3

Backing Targets for 25m ESTsa) Backing targets must be used for all 25m Pistol events to assist in theidentification of shots that may have missed the targets;b) Backing targets must, at a minimum, cover the entire width and height ofthe 25m frames (5 targets). They should be located a uniform distance ofone (1) meter behind the competition targets. They must be continuous, oron adjoining frames, without any spaces between them, to register any shots
between competition targets;c) Backing targets for 25m ESTs must be made of non-reflecting paper of aneutral colour similar to the colour of the target; andd) For 25m events, new backing targets must be provided for each athlete foreach stage.

6.3.5.4

Control Sheets for 25m ESTs
The area immediately behind the ESTs must be covered by control sheets.
New control sheets must be provided for each athlete for each stage.
If the location of any shot hole is outside of the control sheet, the geometric
relation between the shot holes on the control sheet and the backing card must
be noted before the control sheet is removed.

6.3.5.5

Backing Cards and Control Sheets for 50m and 300m ESTs
A backing card must be affixed to the rear of all 50m and 300m ESTs. Smaller,
replaceable control sheets should be affixed to the backing cards. The control
sheets or backing cards must be renewed and collected after each relay. If thelocation of any shot hole is outside of the control sheet, the geometric relation
between the shot holes on the control sheet and the backing card must be
noted before the control sheet is removed.

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6.3.6Clay Targets for Shotgun Events
Diameter:

110mm (±1mm).

Height:25mm to 26mm.

Weight:105g (±5g).

The colour of the targets may be all black, all white, all yellow, or all orange;
The target colour must be clearly visible against the range background under
all normal light conditions. The same colour targets must be used for training.’
The clay target colour must be specified in the programme of each ISSF
Championship with Shotgun events.
Clay targets used in all ISSF supervised Championships and Competitions
must be approved by the ISSF and will be eco-friendly targets that comply withappropriate international standards (contact ISSF Headquarters for details).
6.3.6.1

General Specifications for Clay Targets

A-Weight

105g ± 5g

E-Rotating Ring
Height7mm ± 1mm

B-Base Ø

110mm ± 1mm

F-Base Height

11mm ± 1mm

C-Dome Height*

8mm ± 1mm

G-Rotating Ring

95mm – 98mm

D-Base and Ring
Height18mm ± 1mm

H-Total Height

25mm to 26mm

“G” - The actual shape of the target dome is to be engineered to provide thebest aerodynamic design and flight stability.
“Breakability” – Targets must be capable of withstanding the force of the trap
to be thrown to a distance of 80-90m and to be easily breakable when hit withnormal ISSF Skeet and Trap cartridges within normal shooting distances. An
ISSF approved clay target testing device must be used to test the breakabilityof clay targets. Standards for the use of such devices have been establishedby the ISSF Shotgun and Technical Committees.

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6.3.6.2“Flash” Targetsa) In Shotgun Finals, “Flash” targets containing coloured, non-toxic powderthat contrasts with the range background must be used.
b) In Shotgun Qualification Rounds and Shoot-offs before Finals, “Flash”
targets containing ISSF approved non-toxic, coloured powder may be used.
c) If a target of the same external colour as those used in the competition, but
containing the incorrect coloured powder, is inadvertently thrown, the results ofany shot at that target must be recorded.
d) In all cases where “Flash” targets are used, the “Flash” targets must comply
with Rule 6.3.6.1.

6.4

RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES

6.4.1

General Requirements

6.4.1.1	Requirements for minimum range sizes for ISSF Championships are given
in Rule 3.6.1. While those requirements are the minimum, the practicalrequirement for Shotgun World Championships and large World Cups is thatfive (5) ranges are recommended. For large Rifle/Pistol World Cups, 80 10m
and 80 50m firing points are recommended.
6.4.1.2	A separate Rifle/Pistol Finals Range is required for World Championships andthe Olympic Games. The ISSF recommends that a separate Finals Range beavailable for World Cups.
6.4.1.3	Continental Confederations must establish minimum range requirements forContinental Championships.
6.4.1.4	Trap and Skeet ranges may be combined. Trap ranges must be convertible
to Double Trap unless separate Double Trap ranges are provided. If possible,
Trap and Skeet Finals should be conducted on the same Range.
6.4.1.5	The area used by athletes, officials and spectators on Rifle and Pistol ranges
must be covered to provide protection from sun, wind and rain. This protection
must not give a significant advantage to any firing point or part of the range.
6.4.1.6	The ISSF recommends that all new ranges be accessible to disabled persons.
Existing ranges should be adapted to make them accessible to disabled
persons.
6.4.1.7	It is recommended that ranges used for World Championships and Olympic
Games be completed at least one (1) year in advance.
6.4.1.8	Electronic target systems (EST) of makes and models approved by the ISSF
must be used for Rifle and Pistol Eliminations, Qualifications and Finals in
the Olympic Games, ISSF World Championships and in ISSF World Cups.
Electronic target systems must include monitors or video boards that display
individual shots and scores for spectators as well as displays that show ranked
incomplete results during the competitions.
6.4.1.9	Technical Delegates are responsible for examining the ranges and otherfacilities to ensure that they comply with ISSF Rules and are prepared for the
conduct of the Championship. Technical Delegates should use the Checklist
for Technical Delegates to examine the organization, ranges and facilities(available from ISSF Headquarters).

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Rules that do not conflict with the intent and spirit of ISSF Rules, except thatno deviations in shooting distances or target specifications are allowed.
6.4.2

General and Administrative Facilities
The following facilities must be provided on or near the shooting ranges:a) Athlete rest areas;b) Changing rooms for athletes near the Finals and Qualification Ranges;c) Meeting rooms for use by ISSF officials and Juries;d) Rooms for Organizing Committee offices and administration;e) A room with adequate storage for RTS (results, timing and scoring)
operations;f) Control rooms on each range for RTS (results, timing and scoring) andresults provider operations;g) Dry firing or warm-up areas for all rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges;h) All 10m Ranges must have a supply of compressed air that is accessible toathletes and coaches; compressed air tanks must be securely fastened to awall or other structure so they cannot be tipped over;i) One Main Scoreboard for posting official results and notices, and smaller
Range Scoreboards on each range for posting competition schedules andpreliminary results; a scoreboard should also be placed in the athletes rest
area;j) An armoury for secure arms storage;k) An equipment control testing area, with changing rooms;l) A gunsmith’s shop with suitable work benches and vices;m) Free facilities for firearms and equipment manufacturers to service theirproducts;n) An area for commercial displays should be available; a fee may be charged
for such displays;o) A restaurant or facilities for food service and refreshments;p) Adequate toilet facilities;q) Wireless Internet and email communication services; separate internet
services must be provided for operations (results services, ISSF TV,
administration) and for the public;r) A Victory Ceremony area or a portable Victory Ceremony podium andbackdrop that can be set up on the Finals Range;s) Facilities for media, radio and television representatives;t) Facilities for Anti-Doping testing, with toilets;u) Appropriate medical facilities; andv) Parking facilities.

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6.4.3General Standards for 10m, 25m, 50m and 300m Rifle and Pistol Ranges

6.4.3.1	New 25m, 50m and 300m outdoor ranges should be constructed in such a waythat the sun is behind the athlete as much as possible during the competitionday. The range design must ensure that there are no shadows on the targets.
6.4.3.2	Ranges must have a line of targets and a firing line. The firing line must beparallel to the line of targets.
6.4.3.3	The design and construction of the range may provide the following features:a) The range may, if necessary, be surrounded by safety walls;b) Protection against the exit of accidental or unaimed shots from the range
may be provided by transverse baffle systems between the firing line and theline of targets;c) 10m ranges must be indoor ranges.
d) 25m and 50m ranges should, whenever possible, be outdoor ranges, butmay, exceptionally, be indoor or closed ranges if required by legal or climaticconditions; or Finals Hall.
e) 300m ranges should have at least 285m open to the sky;f) 50m ranges should have at least 35m open to the sky;g) 25m ranges should have at least 12.5m open to the sky; andh) 25m and 50m Finals ranges may be indoor or outdoor ranges.
6.4.3.4	There must be sufficient space behind the firing points for the range officials
and the Jury to perform their duties. There must also be a space provided forspectators. This area must be separated from the area for athletes and officials
by a suitable barrier located at least 7.0m behind the firing line.
6.4.3.5	Each range must be equipped with a large clock (a countdown clock is
recommended) at each end of the range where the time can clearly be seen
by athletes and officials. The Finals Range preparation area must also have aclock. Range clocks must be synchronized with results computers so that all
timing devices show the same time. Rifle and Pistol Finals Ranges must havea count- down timer that shows the time remaining for each shot. Shotgun
Ranges must have a count-down timer to use in controlling preparation times.
6.4.3.6	Target frames or mechanisms must be marked with numbers (starting fromthe left) corresponding to their firing point number. The numbers must belarge enough to easily be seen by persons with normal vision under normal
conditions. The numbers should be of alternating and contrasting colours.
On 25m targets, each group of five (5) targets must be lettered, starting with
the A group on the left. 25m targets must also be individually numbered using
numbers 11-20 for the targets in groups A and B, numbers 21-30 for groups C
and D, etc.

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6.4.4.1	Rectangular wind flags, which indicate air movements on the range, should bemade of a cotton or polyester material weighing approximately 150 g/m². Wind
flag height must correspond with the central area of the bullets’ flight paths
without interfering with the bullet flight paths or athletes’ views of the targets.
The colour of the wind flags must contrast with the background. Dual colour or
striped wind flags are permitted and recommended.
6.4.4.2

Wind Flag Dimensions and Locations
RangesDistances

Size of Flag

50m Ranges

10m and 30m

50mm x 400mm

300m Ranges

50m

50mm x 400mm

100m and 200m

200mm x 750mm

6.4.4.3	On 50m ranges, wind flags are to be placed at fixed distances from the firing
line, on imaginary lines separating each firing point and its corresponding
target from the adjacent points and targets. Flags must be placed on theathlete’s side of any safety baffle supports.
6.4.4.4	If a 50m range is also used as a 10m enclosed range the 10m wind flags must
be placed far enough down range so that they give an accurate indication of
the wind.
6.4.4.5	On 300m ranges, wind flags are to be placed at the above distances from thefiring line on imaginary lines separating every fourth (4th) firing point and its
corresponding target from the next point and target. Flags must be placed on
the athlete’s side of any safety baffle supports.
6.4.4.6	Athletes must check the wind flags before the Preparation and Sighting Timestarts to be sure they do not obscure their targets. Only Range Officers or Jury
Members may reposition wind flags.
6.4.4.7	Private wind indicators and the repositioning of wind flags by athletes areprohibited.

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Shooting Distances

6.4.5.1	Shooting distances must be measured from the firing line to the target face.
6.4.5.2	Shooting distances must be as exact as possible, subject to the following
allowable variations.
10m Range±0.05m

25m Range±0.10m

50m Range±0.20m

300m Range±1.00m

10m Running Target Range±0.05m

50m Running Target Range±0.20m

6.4.5.3	In combined 50m Rifle, Pistol and Running Target ranges, the allowablevariation can be increased to +2.50m for Running Target. The opening must be
accordingly adjusted.
6.4.5.4	The firing line must be clearly marked. The range distance must be measured
from the target line to the edge of the firing line nearest to the athlete. The
athlete’s foot or, in the prone position the athlete’s elbow may not be placed on
or in front of the firing line.
6.4.6

Target Centre Locations
Target centre locations must be measured to the centre of the ten (10) ring.

6.4.6.1

Height of Target Centres
Target centres must be within the following heights when measured from thelevel of the firing point floor:
RangeStandard Height

Variation Allowable

300m

3.00m

±4.00m50m

0.75m±0.50m25m

1.40m+0.10m/-0.20m

10m

1.40m

±0.05m

50m Running Target

1.40m±0.20m

10m Running Target

1.40m±0.05m

All target centres within a group of targets or range must have the same height(±1cm).

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Target centres at 300m, 50m, and 10m must be oriented on the centre of
the corresponding firing point. Horizontal deviations from a centre line drawn
perpendicular (90 degrees) to the centre of the firing point are:Range

Maximum variation from centre
in either direction

300m

6.00m

50m

0.75m

10m

0.25m

6.4.6.3	Horizontal Variations for Firing Points on 50m and 10m Running Target
and 25m Pistol Ranges
The centre of the firing points must be located as follows:a) For Rapid Fire ranges, according to the centre of the group of five (5);b) For Running Target ranges, according to the centre of the opening; andc) The centre of the firing point must be oriented on the centre of thecorresponding target or opening. Maximum horizontal deviations from acentreline drawn perpendicular (90 degrees) to the centre of the target or
opening are:

6.4.7

Range

Maximum variationin either direction

25m

0.75m

50m Running Target

2.00m

10m Running Target

0.40m

General Firing Point Standards for Rifle and Pistol Ranges
The firing point must be stable, rigid and constructed so that it does not vibrateor move. From the firing line to approximately 1.20m rearward, the firing point
must be level in all directions. The remainder of the firing point must either belevel or may slope to the rear with a few centimetres drop.

6.4.7.1	If shooting is done from tables, the tables must be approximately 2.20m longand 0.8m to 1.00m wide, rigid, stable and removable. Shooting tables may
slope to the rear a maximum of 10cm.

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Firing Point Equipment. Firing points must be equipped with:a) A bench or stand, 0.70m – 1.00m high; rifle athletes may not place any itemor material on the table to change its height;b) A mat for shooting in the prone and kneeling positions. Athletes must notalter shooting mats provided by the range. The front portion of the mat must
be of a compressible material not more than 50mm thick, and approximately
50cm x 80cm in size and measuring not less than 10mm when compressedwith the measuring device used to measure the thickness of Rifle clothing.
The remainder of the mat must have a maximum thickness of 50mm and aminimum thickness of 2mm. The minimum overall size must be 80cm x 200cm.
An alternative of two mats is permitted, one thick and one thin, but together
they must not exceed the dimensions indicated. The use of private mats is
prohibited;c) A chair or stool for the athlete on Qualification ranges; no chairs or stools forathletes may be placed on or near the firing points on Finals ranges;d) On new ranges, wind screens forward of the firing line are notrecommended, but when necessary to ensure that wind conditions are as
equal as possible throughout the range, wind screens may be used; ande) When it is necessary to install dividing screens on the 300m firing line,
they should be made of transparent material on a light frame. Screens should
extend at least 50cm forward of the firing line, and be approximately 2.00m
high.

6.4.8

Firing Point Standards for 300m Ranges
The size of the firing point must not be less than 1.60m wide x 2.50m long.
The width of the firing point may be reduced only if any dividing screens areconstructed so that an athlete in the prone position can place his left leg in an
adjacent firing point without disturbing that athlete.

6.4.9

Firing Point Standards for 50m Rangesa) The firing point must be a minimum of 1.25m wide x 2.50m in length andb) If the firing point is also used for 300m shooting, the firing point must be aminimum of 1.60m wide.

6.4.10Range and Firing Point Standards for 10m Rangesa) The firing point must be a minimum of 1.00m wide;b) The nearest edge of the bench or stand must be placed 10cm forward of the
10m firing line; andc) If the firing point is also used for 50m shooting, the firing point must be aminimum of 1.25m wide.

6.4.11

Range and Firing Point Standards for 25m Pistol Ranges

6.4.11.1	Roofs and screens of 25m ranges must provide the athlete with adequate
shelter from wind, rain, sun and ejected cartridge cases.
6.4.11.2	The firing point must be roofed or covered at a minimum height of 2.20m
above the level of the firing point.
6.4.11.3	25m ranges must be divided into sections that are composed of two (2) groupsof five (5) targets. Two (2) of five (5) targets are one bay.

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five (5) targets for the Rapid Fire Pistol event, and with four (4) (targets 1-24-5), three (3) (targets 1-3-5) or exceptionally five (5) (all targets) athletes ina group of five (5) targets for the 25m Pistol, 25m Centre Fire Pistol and 25m
Standard Pistol events.
6.4.11.5	25m ranges may be either open or divided by protected walkways. In open
ranges, target officers move from the firing line area to the targets. Protected
walkways, if used, must allow range staff to safely move to and from the target
line. When protected walkways are used, a secure safety control system must
be available.
6.4.11.6	Range Sections should be capable of being operated centrally and of being
operated independently.
6.4.11.7

Firing point or shooting station dimensions must be:
Event

Width

Depth

25m Rapid Fire Pistol

1.50m

1.50m

25m Pistol 25m Centre Fire Pistol 25m
Standard Pistol

1.00m

1.50m

6.4.11.8	Firing points must be separated by small transparent screens that protect
athletes from ejected cartridge cases and permit visibility of athletes byofficials. The screens must be placed or hung next to the pistol locations andbe large enough to prevent ejected cartridge cases from hitting other athletes.
The screens must not obscure the officials’ and spectators’ views of theathletes.
6.4.11.9	45-degree reference lines should be placed on range walls or section dividers
to the left or right of the firing points.
6.4.11.10 Each firing point must be provided with the following equipment:a) A removable or adjustable bench or table, approximately 0.50m x 0.60m insize and 0.70m to 1.00m high;b) In Qualification competitions, athletes may place items or support stands ona table to increase the table to a maximum height of 1.00m;c) In Finals competitions, pistol athletes may place an adjustable support
stand (8.6.3) on the table provided the total table height with stand does notexceed
1.0m; andd) A chair or stool for the athlete on Qualification ranges; no chairs or stools forathletes may be placed on or near the firing points on Finals ranges;
6.4.11.11	Function Firing Range. A specially designated and supervised function firing
range, without targets, must be provided for athletes to test guns.

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Exposure Times for 25m Pistol Events are:a) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol: 8, 6 and 4 seconds;b) 25m Standard Pistol: 150, 20 and 10 seconds; andc) 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol Rapid Fire Stage: Facing for three (3)seconds for each shot, alternating with an edge-on face away time of seven (7)seconds (±0.1 second).

6.4.13Standards for 25m Electronic Scoring Target Systems
When electronic scoring targets are used, the timing equipment must be set
to add a total of 0.3 seconds to each established scoring time. This includes
the established firing time +0.1 second (tolerance) plus an after-time of +0.2
second. The after-time ensures that shots that would have been valid skidshots on paper turning targets, are scored according to the same standard onelectronic targets. The green lights remain on for the required time +0.1 sec.
and the electronic target must continue to record and score valid shots for an
additional 0.2sec. after-time.

6.4.14

Indoor Range Light Requirements (Lux)
Type of Indoor
Range

General Lighting
Recommended
Minimum

Target Lighting

Minimum

Recommended

10m

500

1500

>1800

10m RT

500

1000

>1000

25m

500

1500

>2500

50m

500

1500

>3000

Finals Ranges must have a minimum general lighting of 500 lux and minimumof 1000 lux on the firing line. For new ranges lighting of about 1500 lux on thefiring line is recommended.
6.4.14.1	All indoor ranges must have artificial illumination providing the necessaryamount of light without glare or distracting shadows on the targets or firing
points. The background area behind the targets must be a non-reflecting, lighteven neutral colour.
6.4.14.2	Measuring target illumination on targets with external lighting must be donewith the measuring device held at the level of the target and pointed toward thefiring point (A). Measuring target illumination on targets with internal lighting
must be done by measuring reflected light from the target face.
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held at the firing point (B1) and midway between the firing point and the target
line (B2) with the device directed toward the ceiling illumination.
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Standards for Running Target Ranges

6.4.15.1	The range must be so arranged that the target runs horizontally in both
directions across an open area with a constant speed. This area, where thetarget may be fired upon, is called the “opening.” The movement of the target
across the opening is called a “run.”
6.4.15.2	The protective walls on both sides of the opening must be of such a height thatno part of the target is visible until it reaches the opening. The edges must be
marked with a colour differing from that of the target.
6.4.15.3	Targets for 50m are placed on a trolley or target carrier. The trolley may run onrails, cable, or a similar system and must be moved by a driving unit which canbe regulated accurately for speed. Targets for 10m are not changed for left andright runs.
6.4.15.4	The shooting station must be arranged so that the athlete is visible tospectators. The shooting station must be protected from rain. The athlete
should also be protected from sun and wind if this does not prevent spectatorsfrom seeing him.
6.4.15.5	The shooting station must be at least 1.00m wide and aligned with a centre line perpendicular to the target. The dry firing position must be located to theleft of the shooting station. The shooting station must be screened on bothsides with separating partitions so the athlete is not disturbed by dry firing orother extraneous influences. The separating partition between the firing point
and the dry firing point must not be longer than to allow the dry firing athlete towatch the READY position of the competition athlete by observing the muzzle
movement of his rifle.
6.4.15.6

In front of the athlete there must be a bench or a table 0.70m – 1.00m high.

6.4.15.7	Behind the athlete there must be a place for the Range Officer and at least one
member of the Jury. The Register Keepers must be located either behind or at
the side of the shooting station.
6.4.15.8

Run times for the targets are:
Slow runs:

5.0 seconds, +0.2 seconds – 0.0 seconds

Fast runs:

2.5 seconds, +0.1 seconds – 0.0 seconds

Timing should preferably be done by using an electronic timer that is started
and stopped by switches mounted on the rail. If this method cannot be used,timing may be done by using three (3) stop watches operated by three different
persons. The middle (median) of the three (3) times must be counted. If the
run time is found to be less or more than that specified, range personnel or the
Jury must regulate the time to within the specified run time standards. If thetimer is built into the starting control, the timing must be examined by the Juryand sealed.
6.4.15.9	Timing must be electronically controlled and continually displayed forinspection by athletes and officials. Any deviation must be corrected
immediately.

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Running Target Ranges

A

Visible length of target track

B

Opening of the wall between visible corners

C

Distance from the target to the visible corner of thewallDShooting distance

Formula for determining the
opening:

B = A x (D – C) / D

Example (50m):
C= 0.20m

B = 10.00m x (50.00m – 0.20m) / 50.00m
B = 10.00m x 49.80 / 50.00 = 10.00m x 0.996
B = 9.96m

Example (10m):
C= 0.15m

B = 2.00m x (10.00m – 0.15m) / 10.00m
B = 2.00m x 9.85 / 10.00 = 2.00m x 0.985
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Special Standards for 50m Running Target Rangesa) There must be a vertical wall on both sides of the opening for the protectionof operating personnel and scorers;b) There must be an embankment behind the opening. In front of the opening
there must be a low wall to conceal and protect the target carrying mechanism;
andc) The visible length of the target track must be: 10.00m (+0.05m/-0.00m)
as seen from the firing point. This must be considered when measuring the
opening since the distance between the visible corner of the wall and the target
increases the distance over which the target is visible.
d) Wind flags are not permitted for 50m Running Target.

6.4.16.2

Standards for 10m Running Target Rangesa) If target changing and shot evaluation is done behind the target carrier,there must be sufficient protection for operating personnel and scorers. The
target changing and evaluation must be supervised by a member of the Jury;b) Behind the opening there must be a backstop to stop pellets and preventricochets. The target carrying mechanism must be protected by a front coverplate;c) The visible length of the target track must be: 2.00m (+0.01m/-0.00m)
as seen from the firing point. This must be considered when measuring the
opening since the distance between the visible corner of the wall and the target
increases the distance over which the target is visible;d) Two shooting stations may be installed and used alternately, to save time. In
this case, the two firing points must not deviate from the standards; ande) When electronic scoring targets are used, the timing equipment must be set
to give the nominal exposure times plus 0.1 second. This should ensure thatthe earlier appearance of the EST aiming mark is allowed for.

6.4.17

General Standards for Shotgun Venues

6.4.17.1	Shotgun venues in the Northern Hemisphere should be laid out so shooting is
toward a north to north-easterly direction. Venues in the Southern Hemisphereshould be laid out so shooting is toward a south to south-easterly direction.
These arrangements place the sun to the back of the athlete and on the target
as much as possible.
6.4.17.2	Where necessary and feasible, new Shotgun venues must be constructed witha reasonably level shot fall zone that is free of obstacles to permit mechanicalsalvage and the recovery of lead pellets. Net systems may also be installed tocapture lead pellets.
6.4.17.3	When Shotgun venues include more than one range, ranges must be
identified, starting on the left, with letters (A, B, C, etc.) or numbers (1, 2, 3,etc.),.

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Standards for Trap Ranges

6.4.18.1

The Trap Pit
The trap pit must be constructed so that the upper surface of the roof is on thesame elevation as the surface of the shooting stations. Interior measurementsof the trap pit should be approximately 20m from end to end, 2.00m fromfront to rear, and 2.00m to 2.10m from the floor to the underside of the roof.
These dimensions will allow freedom of movement for working personnel andsufficient storage space for targets (see Figures).

6.4.18.2

Distances Between Trap Pits
The distance between the centre of machine fifteen (15) on Range A and thecentre of machine one (1) on Range B must not be less than 35m. For preexisting ranges with a distance less than 35m, as specified above, the Jurymay reduce the throwing angles of the settings of machine 13 of Range A,
and machine three (3) of Range B, if necessary, to prevent those targets fromcrossing over, into the target flight path of the adjoining range and disturbing
those athletes.

6.4.18.3

The Traps (Target Throwing Machines)
Each trap pit must have 15 traps attached to the front wall of the pit. The traps
must be divided into five (5) groups of three (3). The centre of each groupmust be indicated only by a painted mark on the top of the roof which must
be positioned so that it must indicate the point above the centre trap of eachgroup at which a target must emerge when set to throw at zero (0) degrees.
. The painted mark must be in the form of an isosceles triangle (the length,
the sides of the triangle must be between 0.40m ± 0.05m). The triangle must
be positioned with its base in line with the edge of the roof of the trap pit. The
distance between the traps within each group must be equal, from 1.00m to
1.10m. The distance between the centre traps of adjacent groups should be
3.00m to 3.30m. For existing ranges this may be 3.00m to 6.00m.
a) In the case of use of machines with left-hand (clockwise) rotation ofthrowing arms the distance between the left side (viewed from behind) andthe centre machine in each group may be reduced to less than the prescribed
1.00m to 1.10m (see also Rule 6.4.19.3).
b) The traps must be installed in the pit so that the pivot point of the throwing
arm is 0.50m (±0.10m) below the top surface of the roof of the trap pit andset back 0.50m (±0.10m) from the front edge of the roof when the trap is set
at the 2m elevation. This is defined as the Throwing Point. Traps may be fully
automatic (self-loading and cocking), semi-automatic (hand loaded and selfcocking), or manual (hand loaded and cocked). Each trap must be provided
with a means of sealing its elevation angle, and main spring tension after thesehave been inspected and approved by the Jury. All traps must be provided witha means of making target throwing settings on a precise setting. All traps which
are hand loaded must have two stops fixed to them. The stops are necessary
to prevent accidental or deliberate movement of the target forward or backward
on the throwing arm, thus changing the preset directions of the target. Each
trap must have the elevation and angle sectors marked in increments of 10
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c) The traps must be released by an electric-manual or electric-microphonesystem. The control system must be placed in such a position that the puller
can clearly see and hear the call of the athlete. The release devices must
guarantee equal distribution of targets to each athlete in a series of 25 targets.
This distribution must be: ten (10) targets to the right, ten (10) targets to the left
and five (5) targets to the centre. With the correct distribution, in a series of 25
targets, each group of traps must throw two (2) targets from the left trap, two(2) from the right trap and one (1) from the centre trap as the athletes progressfrom station 1 to 5.
d) The five (5) shooting stations must be arranged on a straight line at a
distance of 15m ± 0.05m to the rear of the front edge of the trap pit. Eachstation must be prominently marked with a square 1.00m x 1.00m which iscentred on a line perpendicular to the line of shooting stations and extending
through the painted mark which indicates the zero (0) degree exit point above
the middle machine in each group of three.
A sixth station must be marked about 2.00m to the rear and slightly to the leftof Station 1 where athlete number 6 may take his position. All six (6) shooting
stations must have a table or bench where the athletes may place their extra
cartridges and other equipment. The stations must be firm and level in all
directions. Each station must have at the front right and left hand corners ablock of wood, piece of carpet or rubber about 15cm square or round uponwhich the athlete may rest his shotgun.
e) For Trap Finals, medium intensity coloured lamps must be fitted toeach microphone stand at a height of 40cm to 75cm to indicate when the
microphone is live. The lamp system must be constructed to indicate apause (microphone dead) of 5-25 seconds after each athlete has shot at apredetermined number of targets. At the end of the pause, the Referee must
command “READY” and the athlete next to shoot must have a further 12 sec.
preparation time to call for the target.
f) 3.00m to 4.00m behind the line of shooting stations a path must be provided
for mandatory use by the athletes moving from station 5 to station 6. Athletesmust not pass between the path and the shooting stations. A wire, rope orother suitable barrier is to be erected 7.00m to 10.00m behind the return
walkway. No spectators are to be allowed within this barrier. The Referee andJury Members are responsible for enforcing this rule. The shooting stations,
Referee stand and operator stand should have adequate protection from sun
and rain, except that Finals ranges should, if possible, be open.

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which is centered on a line perpendicular to the line of shooting stations andextending through the painted mark which indicates the zero (0) degree exit
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Trap and Double Trap pit section

6.4.19Standards for Double Trap Ranges

6.4.19.1

The Trap Pit
Trap ranges are most commonly adapted to Double Trap competition by using
the centre group of traps, numbers 7, 8 and 9, directly in front of Station 3. See
Double Trap Rules.

6.4.19.2

Distances between Trap Pits
See Rule 6.4.18.2 when trap pits are used. When separate double trap pits areconstructed, the distance from the centre machine on one field to the centre
machine on the adjoining field should not be less than 35.00m. (The anglesof targets in Double Trap are not so wide as in Trap therefore reductions are
possible.)

6.4.19.3

Traps for Double Trap (target throwing machines)
Each double trap pit must have three (3) traps attached to the front wall of
the pit. The zero (0) degree exit point of the centre trap of the group must be
indicated only by a painted mark on the top side of the pit roof. The distance
between traps within the group must be equal, from 1.00m to 1.10m (see Rule6.4.18.3). Traps number 1 and number 3 should be a minimum of 1.50m fromthe end walls.
a) The traps must be installed in the pit so that the pivot point of the throwing
arm is 0.50m (±0.10m) below the top surface of the roof of the trap house andset back 0.50m (±0.10m) from the front edge of the roof when the trap is set atthe 2.00m elevation (see Figures). Traps may be fully automatic (self-loading
and cocking), semi-automatic (hand loaded and self cocking), or manual (handloaded and cocked). Each trap must be provided with a means of sealing its
elevation, angle, and main spring tension after these have been inspected
and approved by the Jury. All traps must be provided with a means of allowing
target throwing on a precise setting. All traps which are hand loaded musthave two stops fixed to them. The stops are necessary to prevent accidental
or deliberate movement of the target forward or backward on the throwing
arm, thus changing the preset directions of the target. Each trap must have theelevation and angle sectors marked in increments of 10 degrees.

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that the puller can clearly see and hear the call of the athlete. For all ISSF
Championships an automatic release device must be used which must be set
to simultaneously release the targets immediately after the athletes call. Wherean electric-manual system is used, the release device must be designed sothat only one (1) button or switch can be used to release the targets.
c) The five (5) shooting stations must be arranged on a straight line at a
distance of 15m ± 0.05m to the rear and parallel to the front edge of the trap
pit. Each station must be prominently marked with a square 1.00m x 1.00m.
Station 3 must be centred on a line extending through the painted mark thatindicates the zero(2) degree exit point above the middle trap in the group. Station 2 is 3.00m –3.3m
to the left of Station 3 and Station 1 is equidistant to the left of Station 2.
Likewise Station 4 is 3.00m – 3.30m to the right of Station 3 and Station 5
equally 3.00m – 3.30m to the right of Station 4 (see Figure, Separate Double
Trap range). A sixth Station must also be marked about 2m to the rear andslightly to the left of station 1 where athlete number 6 may take his positionat the start of the competition. All six (6) of the shooting stations must be
furnished with a table or bench where the athletes may place their extra
cartridges and equipment. The stations must be firm and level in all directions
and must be at the same elevation as the front edge of the roof of the trap
pit. Each station (six) must also have a block of wood, piece of carpet or thickrubber sheet about 15cm square or round upon which an athlete may rest hisgun.
d) 3.00m to 4.00m behind the line of shooting stations a path must be provided
for mandatory use by the athletes moving from station 5 to station 6. Athletesmust not pass between the path and the shooting stations. A wire, rope orother suitable barrier is to be erected 7.00m to 10.00m behind the return
walkway. No spectators are to be allowed within this barrier. The Referee andJury Members are responsible for enforcing this rule. The shooting stations,
Referee stand and operator stand should have adequate protection from sun
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Standards for Skeet Ranges

6.4.20.1	A Skeet field consists of two houses (high house and low house) and eight (8)shooting stations. Stations 1 through 7 are arranged on a segment of a circle
with a 19.20m radius and a base chord of 36.80m (with a tolerance of ±0.25m)
which is 5.50m from the centre point of the circle which is marked by a stake.
a) The centre of the circle which is marked by a stake also marks the base of
the target crossing point.
b) Station 1 is located at the left end of the base chord and station 7 at theright end when standing anywhere on the segment of the circle and facing thecentre stake. Stations 2 through 6 are located on the segment of the circle atpoints equidistant from each other (the distance between the centre of the frontof the stations 1 and 2, 2 and 3, etc., is 8.13m ±0.05m on chord). Stations 8
and 4 are located at the centre of the base chord (see Figure).
c) Shooting stations 1 through 7 are 0.90m ±0.05m x 0.90m ±0.05m square,with two sides parallel to a radius of the circle drawn through the station
marker (centre of the station). Shooting station 8 is rectangular, 0.9m ±0.05m
wide by 1.85m ±0.05m long, with its long sides parallel to the base chord. The
location of each shooting station must be accurately indicated. The markers forshooting stations 1 through 7 are on the centre of the side nearest the target
crossing point. The marker for shooting station 8 is on the centre point of thebase chord. All eight (8) shooting stations must be on the same level, within±0.05m difference in elevation.

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Target Distances, Angles and Elevationsa) Each house must contain a clay target throwing machine in a fixed position.
The throwing arm of the target throwing machine in the high house, when in ahorizontal position, should be 2.80m ±0.10m above the level of station 1 andthe throwing arm in the low house should be 0.80m ±0.10m above the level ofstation 7.
b) Targets thrown from the high house must emerge at a point 0.90m ± 0.05m
behind the station marker 1 (measured along the extended base chord)and 3.05m ±0.05m above the level of the station. Targets thrown from thelow house must emerge at a point 0.9m ± 0.05m behind station marker 7(measured along the extended base chord) (moved 0.75m ± 0.05m to theexterior of the base chord) and 1.05m ± 0.05m above the level of station 7.
c) Targets properly released must pass through a circle 0.90m - 0.95m indiameter, located 4.60m ±0.05m above the centre point.
d) In calm weather conditions targets must carry a distance of 68.00m ±1.00m
as measured from the face of the house behind stations 1 and 7. If the correct
distance cannot be verified by measurement, the Jury will decide the trajectoryof the targets.
e) The shooting boundaries of stations 1 to 7 are 40.30m ±0.10m from theface of each house. For station 8 the shooting boundary is determined by thecrossing point between a straight line running from station 4 to station 8 andthe target crossing point. Suitable markers must be placed on the target flight
path, at points 40.30m ±0.1m from both the high house and the low house, toindicate the shooting boundaries. Similar markers must be placed at 67.00m
and 69.00m to indicate the distance a regular target must fly. The tops of these
distance markers should indicate the ground level.
f) A safety shield must be installed at the opening of each trap house so thatthe trap operator is not visible to an athlete on any station. This precaution is
mandatory as a safety measure to protect the operator from possible injury
from direct or ricocheting shot, and the athletes from broken targets emerging
from the opening of the trap house. A wire, rope or other suitable barrier is tobe erected 10.00m to 13.00mbehind Station 4 and parallel to the base chord.
No spectators are allowed within this barrier. The Referee and Jury Members
are responsible for the enforcement of this Rule.
g) The traps must be released by an electric-manual or electric-microphonesystem (see note below) with a timer device which must be installed so as toallow the operator to see and hear the athletes. For all ISSF Championships
the use of a timer is mandatory. This must provide for the release of thetargets within an indefinite period of time, varying from instant release up to a
maximum of three (3) seconds after the athlete has called for his target. The
release device must be designed so that only one (1) button (or switch) can beused to release double targets.
h) Note: If an electro-microphone system is to be used, it must be soconstructed as to randomly insert a delay varying from 0.2 to 3.0 seconds.
i) A coloured lamp must be fitted to the outside of both high and low houses.
The lamps must light immediately on the athlete’s call and extinguish when
the target(s) are thrown. The lamps must be clearly visible to the Referee.
The lamp must be installed on the side of the skeet house which faces the
spectator area at a height of 2.20m – 2.80m on the high house and 1.60m –2.00m on the low house.

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Skeet Range Layout
All new Skeet ranges must comply with these specifications. Skeet ranges
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GAUGES AND INSTRUMENTSa) Each Organizing Committee must provide a complete set of gauges andinstruments for Equipment Control during ISSF Championships;b) A detailed list of Equipment Control Instruments that are required for
conducting Equipment Control tests and the requirements and specifications
for those instruments is available from ISSF Headquarters;c) The ISSF Technical Delegate or the Chairman of the Equipment Control
Jury must examine and approve all gauges and instruments prior to thecompetition;d) Calibration test equipment for use in examining Equipment Control
instruments is available from ISSF Headquarters and must be used to calibrate
testing instruments before each day of testing and when a disqualificationis considered during post-competition testing (Calibration Report Forms areavailable from ISSF Headquarters); ande) The measuring devices used to test the thickness, stiffness and flexibilityof athletes’ clothing must be constructed according to this rule (see Rule 6.5.1
below) and be approved by the ISSF Technical Committee.

6.5.1

Thickness Measurement Device

The device used to measure the thickness of clothing and shoes must be
capable of measuring to one-tenth of a millimetre (0.1mm). Measurements
must be taken with a 5.0kg weight applied. The device must have two (2)circular flat surfaces facing each other, each 30mm in diameter.

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Stiffness Measurement Device
The device used to measure the clothing stiffness must be capable ofmeasuring to one tenth of a millimetre (0.1mm) and have the following
dimensions:A

Measuring cylinder=

60mm diameter

B

Measuring weight=

1000g (including grip
and measuring plate C)CMeasuring plate=

20mm diameter

D

Digital display

E

The rounding of the edges
on the measuring plate (C)and measuring cylinder (A)must not be more than 0.5mm radius as a maximum.

indicating 0.1mm• Stiffness measurements must be made with the fabric/material laid flat,
without stretching, on measuring cylinder “A;” and• Measuring weight “B” presses measuring plate “C” onto the fabric/material
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Shoe Sole Flexibility Measurement Device
The device used to measure shoe sole flexibility must be capable of accurately
measuring, in degrees, the shoe sole flexibility under a precise amount of
upward pressure (NM).

6.6

CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATION

6.6.1

Championship Programme and Schedule
The administration of ISSF Championships shall be carried out in accordancewith this Rule, except that the administration of Olympic and Continental
Games Shooting Championships shall be carried out in accordance withthe charter and regulations of the IOC or the appropriate Continental NOC
organization.

6.6.1.1	
Official Championship Programme. The office of the ISSF Secretary
General will provide a standardized Championship Programme and coordinate
the preparation of an Official Championship Programme with each
Organizing Committee to be finalized at the time of the annual ISSF Workshop
for Organizers in November of the year before the Championship. The Official
Championship Programme, including invitations, schedules, the official
symbol or logo and entry forms will be posted on the ISSF website and theOrganizing Committee must publish the Official Programme and send it to all
ISSF Member Federations as soon as possible after it is finalized.
6.6.1.2	
Official Schedule. The office of the ISSF Secretary General, the Organizing
Committee and the Technical Delegate appointed for the Championship must
prepare a detailed Official Schedule for each Championship. Championshipschedules should include an official arrival day, at least one day of Official
Training, or Pre-Event Training (PET) the necessary competition days andan official departure day. World Championship schedules, including Official
Training days and the opening and closing ceremonies, should not exceed
20 days. Ranges may be open for additional Unofficial Training before the
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Schedules must provide dates and times for Official Training, Pre-Event
Training, Elimination Relays, Qualification Relays, Finals Reporting Times,
Finals and Victory Ceremonies. Schedule changes, as approved by theTechnical Delegate, must be made as soon as possible after the Final Entry
Deadline and distributed to all participating delegations.
6.6.1.3	
Entry Status and Limits. National Federations may enter a maximum of three(3) athletes per nation per event who are competing for awards (in-competition)in ISSF Championship events. In addition, in World Cups, the Organizing
Committee may accept a maximum of two additional athlete entries per nation,
per event, that may compete for Ranking Points Only (RPO), Olympic MQS
status (MQS only) or participate out-of-competition (OOC).
6.6.1.4	Maximum Entry. The Organizing Committee and Technical Delegate
must establish the Maximum Entry (range capacity) for each event on the
programme. Final entries that exceed the maximum entry for an event will
be placed on a waiting list and will only be accepted if entry spaces become
available before the Late Entry Deadline.
6.6.2

Technical Meeting
A Technical Meeting conducted by the Competition Director and TechnicalDelegate(s) must be scheduled on the day before the first competition day toinform team leaders about competition details and any schedule changes.

6.6.3

Training

6.6.3.1

Official Training. Official Training must be scheduled on the official arrival day.

6.6.3.2	Pre-Event Training (PET). Pre-Event Training must be provided for every
individual event on the programme, before Elimination or Qualification forthat event starts. For Rifle, Pistol and Running Target individual events, eachathlete must be allowed to train on his allocated competition target for aminimum of 40 minutes per relay (30 minutes per relay for Rapid Fire Pistol, 15
minutes per athlete for Running Target) on a day before the event, where everpossible. This is in addition to the Official Training day(s) in the programme (forShotgun, see Rule 9.6.2.1). If Mixed Team events follow comparable individual
events, Pre-Event Training with open target allocations may be scheduled forthese events when time is available in the schedule.
6.6.3.3

 nofficial Training. In addition to Official Training and scheduled Pre-EventU
Training, athletes should be given additional Unofficial Training opportunities
when the shooting ranges are available.

6.6.3.4

Electronic training/tracking devices
Electronic training/tracking devices must not be used during Pre-Event Trainingor competition (elimination, qualification, finals), but may be allowed during
official and unofficial training.

6.6.4

Entries and Entry Confirmation
National Federations must submit entries to the ISSF Online Registration
Service by the Final Entry Deadline 30 days before the official arrival day (Rule3.8.3.2).
a) Late Entries may be submitted until three days before the official arrival day
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Changes must be completed not later than 12:00noon on the day before the
Pre-Event Training for a particular event.
6.6.5

Start Listsa) Start lists with firing point and relay allocations must be published anddistributed not later than 16:00 hrs on the day before Pre-Event Training for
Rifle-Pistol events and the day of Pre-Event Training for Shotgun events. For
Mixed Team, see also rule 6.18.1.4b) Sustainability option: If the organizer provides a comprehensive email
distribution system or a wireless internet system that is generally available
throughout the venue, and a public access information station, the organizer
may, with the approval of the Technical Delegate, use a paperless system
where printed start lists are not distributed; andc) Substitutions. An athlete, in a team event only, may in exceptional
circumstances be replaced by an already registered athlete not later than one(1) hour before the scheduled start time for that event. This rule also applies
for competitions composed of several parts or carried out over several days.

6.6.6

Principles for Firing Point Allocation in Rifle and Pistola) The allocation of athletes to firing points and relays in Qualification must
be done by random under the supervision of the Technical Delegate with acomputer programme designed for this purpose..
b) The allocation of athletes to firing points in the Final will also be by random,as Rule 6.17.1.2.
c) Whenever draws are used to determine firing positions the TechnicalDelegate must approve the range constraints to be taken into account; theTechnical Delegate may approve the squadding of MQS-only, RPO and OOC
athletes in specific sections of a range.
d) Individual athletes and teams (nations) should be able to shoot underconditions that are as nearly equal as possible;e) Athletes from the same nation should not be allocated adjacent firing
positions;f) Athletes from the same nation should be divided as equally as possible
between relays;g) If there are more athletes than targets in Air Rifle or Air Pistol events, targets
must be distributed by drawing lots for two (2) or more relays;h) If more than one relay is used in team competitions, team members must be
distributed equally between the relays;i) If a Rifle competition lasts for more than one day, all athletes must fire an
equal number of shots in the same position or positions each day; andj) When a Pistol event is divided into two (2) stages or days, all athletes must
finish the first stage before the second stage or day may begin. All athletesmust fire an equal number of series on each day of a two-day competition.

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Elimination Events for Outdoor 50m and 300m Ranges
If the number of athletes exceeds the useable capacity of the range, anElimination must be conducted. This requirement may be waived by theTechnical Delegate when required by schedule limitations.
a) Any Elimination must be over the complete course of fire; Scores attainedin Elimination will be used for any athletes Team Events results entered in thatevent.
b) All athletes are squadded at random.
c) Elimination relays should be scheduled on the day before the Qualificationis scheduled;d) Qualification athletes must consist of a proportionate number of highestranking athletes from each Elimination relay, taking the number of starts on thestart-lists into account. The number of athletes who qualify must be announced
at the Technical Meeting.
e) Formula: The usable number of firing points is divided by the total numberof athletes on the start-lists multiplied by the number of athletes on the start-list
for each relay to give the number of athletes going forward from the Elimination
to the Qualification, e.g. 60 firing points and 101 athletes:
1st relay: 54 athletes = 32.08 ≈ 32 athletes forward;
2nd relay: 47 athletes = 27.92 ≈ 28 athletes forward;f) When Eliminations are required, team members/nations must be equallydivided between the Elimination relays. Team scores are taken from theserelays;g) If insufficient targets are available to allocate two team members fromeach team to the first relay and the remaining member from each team to thesecond relay, then it will be necessary to have three relays with one member
from each team on each relay;h) An athlete who does not qualify must not be allowed to participate further inthe event; andi) If there are tied scores for the last places in an Elimination the order of rank
will be determined according to tie breaking rules.
j) If an Elimination is not scheduled in Junior World Cups and multiple relays
are scheduled, Team Leaders must be allowed to designate their athletes whowill be squadded on the first and subsequent relays.
k) In 50m 3P event qualification, if only one Relay, then this is considered asStage 2 and the top 8 will proceed to the Final.

6.6.6.2

Schedules and Squadding – 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Mena) The second 30-shot stage must begin only after all athletes complete thefirst 30-shot stage. If there are fewer athletes than are necessary to completely
fill all relays, the allocation of firing points should be done so that gaps are left
in the last relays of the first and second stages;b) For the 2nd stage, firing point allocation will be in order of ranking according
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6.6.6.3

Schedules and Squadding -- 25m Pistol Women
The event may be scheduled to take place on one or two days. If possible, theevent should be scheduled to take place on two days with the rapid-fire stage
and Final taking place on the second day. If the event is scheduled over twodays, the PET before the first day should be for the precision stage. There
should be a second PET on the first competition day, after the precision stage,
for the rapid- fire stage.

6.6.6.4

Shotgun squadding and draw rules are found in Rule 9.11.2.3.

6.6.6.5

Running Target squadding and draw rules are found in Rule 10.7.3.1.

6.7

COMPETITION CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

6.7.1	The ISSF establishes specific standards for competition clothing andequipment that athletes may use in ISSF Championships and for Equipment
Control testing to check those standards in order to safeguard the principles of
equal and ethical competition where no athlete can gain an unfair advantage
over other athletes.
6.7.2	Athletes are responsible for ensuring that all items of equipment and clothingused by them in ISSF Championships comply with ISSF Rules.
6.7.3	All athletes’ equipment is subject to checks by the Equipment Control Jury andan Equipment Control Section established by the Organizing Committee aswell as by the respective Competition Juries.
6.7.4

Standards for Clothing and Equipment

6.7.4.1	Rules governing specific equipment used by athletes in a particular discipline
are found in the Rules for that discipline.
6.7.4.2	The use of any special devices, means or clothing, including the use ofKinesio, medical or similar taping, which immobilizes or unduly reduces the
movement of the athlete’s legs, body or arms, is prohibited for Rifle, Pistol andRunning Target athletes in order to ensure that athletes’ performance skills are
not artificially improved.
6.7.4.3	Radios, iPods, or any similar type of sound producing or communication
systems are prohibited on the FOP during competition and training, except
when they are used by competition officials.
6.7.4.4	Mobile phones or other hand-held communication devices (i.e. tablets, etc.),
electronic devices or wrist-worn devices (i.e. smart watches) may not be usedby athletes on the firing line.
6.7.5

ISSF Dress Code
It is the responsibility of athletes, coaches and officials to appear on the ranges
dressed in a manner appropriate for a public sports event. Clothing worn byathletes and officials must comply with the ISSF Dress Code. See 6.22 for thefull ISSF Dress Code.

6.7.6

Equipment Control

6.7.6.1	The Organizing Committee must establish an Equipment Control Section to
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to all athletes so that they may have their equipment checked prior to thecompetitions. To ensure compliance with ISSF Rules, the Equipment Control
Jury and Equipment Control Section must conduct random post-competition
testing (6.7.9).
6.7.6.2

Equipment Control Proceduresa) The Organizing Committee must inform team officials and athletes where
and when they may have their equipment inspected prior to or during thecompetitions;b) The Equipment Control Section must be open to provide voluntary
inspections for athletes’ equipment, starting with the Official Training day andcontinuing through the last day of Rifle-Pistol-Running Target competition;c) ISSF calibration test equipment must be used to check testing instruments
before each day of testing and when a disqualification is considered during
post-competition testing;d) Athletes are encouraged to bring any items of equipment to the Equipment
Control Section for checking if they are not certain if they will pass a postcompetition check;e) The Equipment Control Section must ensure that all Rifle shooting jackets
and shooting trousers are identified with a seal bearing a unique serial numberthat is registered to the athlete. The seal must be designed so that it cannot be
removed without breaking the seal. Seals previously issued for one-time- only
clothing inspections fulfil this requirement. Jackets and trousers with no sealmust be checked for compliance with ISSF Rules and have seals affixed tothem that are registered for the athlete. The Equipment Control and Rifle Juries
will use the jacket and trouser seals to conduct random checks for compliancewith Rule 7.5.1.2;f) The Equipment Control Section must keep a register of the guns, shooting
jacket and trousers that they check, with the name of the athlete, the make(manufacturer), serial number and calibre of each gun checked on an
Equipment Control Card;g) It is the athlete’s responsibility that any air or CO2 cylinder is withinmanufacturer’s validity date (maximum of ten (10) years); this may be checkedby Equipment Control and advisory recommendations may be given;h) One copy of the Equipment Control Card is given to the athlete whomust retain this card with his equipment at all times. If an athlete loses his
Equipment Control Card, there is a EUR 10.00 fee to replace it; andi) If a Rifle clothing item is resubmitted for a second or subsequent test during
the same Championship, a reinspection fee of EUR 20,00 will apply. No item ofclothing may be submitted to Equipment Control more than three times. If an
item does not pass on the third occasion this must not be used in competitionand doing so will result in disqualification.

6.7.7

Bib (Start) Numbers and Items Worn by Athletes

6.7.7.1	All athletes must be provided with a Bib Number (Start Number) to wearon the back of the outer garment above the waistline during the entire

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Championship, family name, initial and nation (IOC abbreviation only). If a flagof the nation is used, it must be placed to the left of the IOC abbreviation. The
height of the letters in names should be as big as possible, but no letters or
numbers may be less than 20mm (for Shotgun, see 9.13.2, 9.13.3).
6.7.7.2	
Bib Numbers must be worn by all athletes, on their backs and above thewaist, at all times while participating in Pre-Event Training and all stages ofcompetition. If the Bib Number is available and not worn, the athlete may notcompete. New Bib Numbers will be issued at Reporting Time prior to Finals
6.7.7.3	All athletes must comply with ISSF Eligibility, ISSF Commercial Rights and
ISSF Sponsorship/Advertising Rules. These rules govern such mattersas emblems, sponsorship, advertising and commercial markings on clothing
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6.7.8Blinders

6.7.8.1	Side Blinders (on one or both sides) attached to the hat, cap, shooting
glasses, or to a headband, not exceeding 60 mm deep are permitted for
Shotgun athletes only (Rule 9.13.4) (A). The front edge of a side blinder, whenviewed from the side, must not extend more than 30mm forward of the centre
point of the forehead. Side blinders must be made of plastic material only.

6.7.8.2	One Front Blinder to cover the non-aiming eye that is not more than 30mm
wide is permitted for all athletes (B).
6.7.9

Post-Competition Testing

6.7.9.1	Post-competition checks must be conducted after Elimination and Qualificationcompetitions according to procedures specified in the “ISSF Equipment Control
Guidelines.” The Equipment Control Jury is responsible for supervising the
conduct of all post-competition checks. Judges of the same gender as theathletes must be available for clothing and taping checks. Failure of thefollowing specific post-competition checks must result in disqualification (DSQ):a) Rifle: Shooting clothing, underclothing, taping and rifle specifications (trigger
weighing when applicable);b) Pistol: Shoes, taping, trigger weighing, pistol dimensions and grips (8.12),
ammunition velocity checks and the weighing of bullets where applicable;c) Shotgun: See Shotgun Rules; andd) Running Target: Rifle weight, telescope power (10m), trigger weight(50m10.4.3.6 a) and marker tapes.
e) All disciplines: Failure to report for a post-competition check after being
given written notice to report.
6.7.9.2	If an athlete fails a post-competition check, the Chairman of the Equipment
Control Jury or one other Equipment Control or Competition Jury Member
must confirm that the test was performed correctly and that the athlete isdisqualified. The confirmation procedure must include using ISSF calibration
testing equipment to confirm that the testing instruments are measuring
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the Jury of Appeal. The Jury of Appeal must decide if the test was performed
correctly, but it may not repeat the test. The Jury of Appeal can overturn a postcompetition check disqualification only if it finds that the test was performed
incorrectly.
6.7.9.4	Targeted testing (selection of athletes on a non-random basis) may be done
when a Jury has credible evidence that an athlete has altered or attempted toalter his gun, clothing or equipment.
6.8

COMPETITION JURY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Juries are responsible for advising, assisting and supervising the competition
officials appointed by the Organizing Committee.
a) Competition Juries (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target and Target Sprint)
supervise the conduct of events in their respective disciplines;b) RTS (Results, Timing and Scoring) Juries supervise scoring and results
operations; andc) Equipment Control Juries supervise the testing of athletes’ clothing andequipment.

6.8.1	Range Officers, RTS Officers and Referees appointed by the Organizing
Committee are responsible for the actual conduct of the competitions while
Juries act in an advisory and supervisory capacity. The Range Officers andJuries are mutually responsible for conducting the training and competitions inaccordance with ISSF Rules and must ensure that these Rules are enforced ina fair and equitable manner during the competitions.
6.8.2	All Jury Members must wear the official ISSF Jury vest (red colour) when on
duty. Jury vests can be purchased from ISSF Headquarters. It is recommended
that all Range Officers wear a distinctive vest or other means of identification(preferably in green colour) when on duty. It is recommended that all Target
Officers or other personnel who must go forward of the firing lines to performtheir duties wear a vest in a fluorescent colour or high visibility armbands.
6.8.3	Before the beginning of the competition, the Competition Juries must
examine the shooting ranges and check the organizational arrangements andorganization of operating personnel, etc., to ensure that they conform to ISSF
Rules. Jury checks should be done in coordination with any earlier checks
made by the Technical Delegate.
6.8.4	Jury Members must continuously observe the shooting positions and theequipment of the athletes.
6.8.5	Jury Members have the right to examine the guns, equipment, positions, etc.,of the athletes at any time, during training and competitions.
6.8.6	During training and competitions, Jury Members are responsible for checking
athletes clothing and equipment for compliance with ISSF Sponsorship/
Advertising Rules (4.4-4.7 and 6.7.7.3);
6.8.7	During competitions, Jury Members should not approach an athlete while heis firing a shot (or series of shots in rapid fire events) unless a safety issue
requires immediate action.
6.8.8	A majority of the Jury must always be present on the range during competitions
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6.8.9	Jury Members have the right to make individual decisions during competitions,but should confer with other Jury Members and Range Officers when any
doubt exists. If a Team Official or Athlete does not agree with the decisionof an individual Jury Member, a decision of the majority of the Jury may berequested by making a written protest.
6.8.10	Jury Members must be completely impartial in making decisions, regardless ofthe nationality, racial, religious, ethnic or cultural identity of any athletes whoare involved.
6.8.11	Juries must deal with any protest(s) that are submitted to the Jury inaccordance with ISSF Rules. After consultation with the Range Officers andothers directly concerned, the Jury must rule on any protest.
6.8.12	A Jury must delay the start of a Final if a protest involves athletes who could,
depending upon the protest decision, qualify for the Final. The RTS Jury may
release a Final Start List if a protest does not involve athletes who could qualify
for the Final. Official Final Results cannot be released until all protests andappeals are decided.
6.8.13	A Jury must decide all cases that are not provided for in the ISSF Rules. Suchdecisions must be made within the spirit and intent of ISSF Rules. Any suchdecisions must be included in a Jury Chairman’s Report that is submitted to
the Technical Delegate after each Championship.
6.8.14	Athletes and Team Officials must not be members of a Jury. Jury Members
must not advise, coach or assist athletes beyond the scope of the ISSF Rules
at any time during the competition.
6.8.15	The Jury Chairman is responsible for directing Jury schedules and activities for
ensuring the presence of sufficient member(s) of the Jury at all times, including
all Official and Pre-Event Training.
6.8.16	The Jury Chairman must prepare a report on Jury decisions and actions to besubmitted to the ISSF Secretary General through the Technical Delegate assoon as possible after the Championship.
6.9

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE COMPETITION OFFICIALS

6.9.1

Chief Range Officer (CRO) Duties and Functions
A Chief Range Officer (CRO) must be appointed for each range. The CRO is incharge of all Range Officers (RO) and range personnel and is responsible forthe correct conduct of the shooting event. The CRO is responsible for giving all
range commands and for ensuring the cooperation of range personnel with theJury. The CRO is responsible for the rapid correction of any equipment failures
and for making available the necessary experts and supplies to operate therange. It is strongly recommended that an Assistant CRO be appointed toserve as a backup for the CRO, especially in maintaining range documentation
and Range Incident Reports (Form IR) regarding events and irregularities that
occur during the competition.

6.9.2

Range Officer (RO) Duties and Functions
A Range Officer (RO) must be appointed for each Range Section or for eachten (10) firing points. Range Officers must:a) Be responsible to the CRO for the conduct of the competition in the target
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examined and approved;d) Check athletes’ shooting positions and equipment and advise the Jury of
any possible violations;e) Ensure that the commands of the CRO are followed;f) Take necessary actions regarding a malfunction, protest, disturbance, or
any other matter arising during the competition;g) Receive verbal protests and immediately report them to a Jury Member;h) Record all irregularities, disturbances, penalties, malfunctions, cross-fires,extra time allowed, repeated shots authorized, etc. on Range Incident Report
Forms (IR) and on the target or printer strip as appropriate; andi) Refrain from any conversations with athletes or from making othercomments regarding scores.
6.9.3	Chief RTS (Results, Timing and Scoring) Officer (CRTSO) Duties andFunctions
The CRTSO must be appointed for each Championship. He is in charge of all
RTSO and Entry and Results Personnel. The CRTSO is responsible for thecorrect conduct of all scoring and results operations at the Championships.
6.9.4

RTS Officers (RTSO) Duties and Functions
One RTSO should be appointed for each range that is used for Qualificationcompetitions. The RTSOs are responsible for working with the RTS Jury,
Competition Jury, ROs and Official Results Provider to facilitate the conduct ofscoring and results operations on their ranges.

6.10

EST COMPETITION OPERATIONS

6.10.1EST Technical Officersa) EST Technical Officers are responsible for operating and maintaining theElectronic Scoring Target equipment;b) EST Technical Officers may advise Range Officers and Jury Members, butthey must not make any decisions regarding the application of ISSF Rules; andc) EST Technical Officers are designated by the Official Results Provider or
the Organizer and must be persons with special training in EST operations andelectronic competition management systems (computer software).

6.10.2

Target Officersa) Target Officers are appointed by the Organizing Committee to assist in theoperation and maintenance of EST:b) Before each relay of each event, Target Officers must ensure that there are
no shot holes on the white surface of the target and that all shot marks on theframe are clearly indicated;c) During competitions, Target Officers patch Backing Targets and Backing
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d) Backing Targets, Backing Cards and Control Sheets must not bepatched or changed until after all scoring is completed.
6.10.3Jury Member Duties – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.3.1	Member(s) of the RTS Jury must be present on the ranges to supervise
scoring and results operations and assist in the resolution of any questions orprotests relating to scoring. Members of the Competition Jury must assist incases where actions or decisions need to be taken and there are only two or
fewer RTS Jury Members available.
6.10.3.2	Before each relay of an event, a Jury Member must inspect the electronicscoring targets to confirm that:a) There are no shot holes on the white surface of the target;b) Any shot marks on the frame are clearly indicated;c) The Control Sheets are renewed; andd) The Backing Cards and Backing Targets have no shots outside of thecentral area that is covered by the Control Sheet.
6.10.4

Shooting on Electronic Scoring Targetsa) Athletes must familiarize themselves during training with the control buttons
that alter the target presentation on the monitor screen (ZOOM) and thatchange from a Sighting target (SIGHTING) to a Match target (MATCH);b) In 10m, 25m and 50m single position events, changing from Sighting to
MATCH shots is under control of range personnel. If any athlete is in doubt, hemust ask a Range Officer for assistance;c) In 3-Position events, after athletes complete the kneeling or prone positions,changing from MATCH to Sighting and back to MATCH is the responsibility of
the athlete. Athletes may fire unlimited Sighting shots before starting MATCH
firing shots in the prone and standing positions. No additional time is allowed
for these Sighting shots. If an athlete inadvertently fails to switch from MATCH
to Sighting after changing positions, any shots recorded as extra shots in theprevious position must be nullified and the target must be reset to Sighting.
d) It is not permitted to obscure the athlete’s monitor-screen or any part ofthe screen. The whole screen must be visible to the Jury and range personnel;e) Athletes and range officials must not touch the printer control panels
and/ or printout before the end of the relay or event, except when authorized
by the Jury;f) Athletes should sign the printout (next to the score total) before leaving therange to identify their score.
g) When an athlete fails to sign the printout a Jury Member or range official
should initial this printer strip to allow it to be sent to the RTS Office.

6.10.5

Target Scoring Complaints During Sighting Shots
If an athlete complains during sighting shots about the correct recording or
evaluation of the shot(s), the Jury may offer to move him to another firing point.
a) The athlete will be given appropriate extra time;b) The Jury will, as soon as possible, examine the sighting shot(s) on theoriginal firing point by applying the Procedure for EST Examination; and234

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firing point provided correct results, the athlete will be penalized with
the DEDUCTION of two (2) points from the lowest value shot of his firstcompetition series.
6.10.6

Failure of the Paper or Rubber Band to Advance
If the Jury confirms that the problem causing an athlete complaint is because
the paper or rubber band is not advancing properly:a) The athlete will be moved to a reserve position;b) He will be permitted unlimited sighting shots to be taken within the timeremaining for the event plus any additional time granted;c) He will repeat the number of MATCH shots determined by the Jury plus thenumber of shots necessary to complete the event;d) After the relay, the RTS Jury will decide which shots are to be counted fromeach target; ande) The athlete will be credited with the scores of all shots that were correctly
displayed on the monitor of the first target, plus the scores of all MATCH shots
fired on the second target that were necessary to complete the course of fire.

6.10.7

Protest Concerning a Shot Value
If a shot registers and displays, but the athlete protests the value indicated inaccordance with Rule 6.16.5.2:a) After the relay, the detailed printer results (LOG-Print) must be generated
by the Technical or Range Officers for all firing lanes on which complaints orprotests have been made, and for the immediately adjacent lanes, before thetarget systems are reset for the next relay;b) After the completion of the relay, the Procedure for EST Examination will
be applied;c) Any non-indicated or incorrectly indicated shot must be scored by the RTS
Jury; andd) If the RTS Jury determines that a protested shot was scored correctly, a two
point penalty will be applied (6.16.5.2.c).

6.10.8	PROCEDURE FOR EXAMINING ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGETS
FOLLOWING A SCORE PROTEST OR COMPLAINT
6.10.8.1	If there is a score protest, complaint or no indication of a shot, etc., a Jury
Member must collect the following items (the number of the firing point andthe orientation of the card, sheet or target, the relay and series and the time ofcollection must be noted on each):a) The Control Sheet (25m / 50m). If the location of any shot hole is out of thearea of the Control Sheet, the geometric relation between the shot holes on theControl Sheet and the Backing Card must be made before the Control Sheet isremoved;b) The Backing Card (25m / 50m / 300m);c) The Backing Target (25m);d) The black paper strip (10m);e) The black rubber band (50m);

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f) The Range Incident Report;g) The LOG print; andh) The data record from the electronic scoring target computer (if necessary).
6.10.8.2	A Jury Member must examine the face of the EST and the frame and record
the location of any shots outside the black aiming mark.
6.10.8.3	No CLEAR LOG must be made before the RTS Jury has given permission.
6.10.8.4	The number of shot holes must be counted and their location taken into
account.
6.10.8.5	Jury Members must examine these items and then make independent
assessments before a formal Jury decision is made.
6.10.8.6	A Jury Member must supervise any manual intervention of the control
computer results (e.g. the recording of penalties, corrected scores after
malfunctions etc.).
6.10.9EST FAILURE
These Rules apply to 10m, 50m and 300m EST. For procedures concerning
25m EST failures, see Rule 8.10. For procedures concerning Running Target
EST failures, see Rule 10.11.

6.10.9.1

When ALL Targets on a Range Faila) The time of failure and the expired shooting time must be recorded by the
Chief Range Officer and the Jury;b) All completed competition shots of each athlete must be counted andrecorded. In the event of a range power supply failure, this may involve waiting
until the power supply is restored to enable the number of shots registered by
the target, not necessarily on the firing point monitor, to be established; andc) After the failure is rectified and the full range is in operation, an additional
five (5) minutes will be added to the competition time remaining. The time
for recommencing is to be announced over the loudspeaker system at least
five (5) minutes beforehand. Athletes must be allowed to resume their positionin the five (5) minutes before the competition restarts. Unlimited sighting
shots must be allowed during the remaining shooting time, but only before
competition shots are resumed.

6.10.9.2

When a SINGLE Target Failsa) If the EST cannot be repaired within five (5) minutes, the athlete must be
moved to a reserve position;b) When he is ready to shoot, an additional five (5) minutes will be added tothe competition time remaining; andc) He will be permitted unlimited sighting shots before he starts the remaining
competition shots.

6.10.9.3

When a Shot Fails to Register or Display on the Monitor
The athlete must immediately inform the nearest Range Officer of the failure.
The Range Officer must make a written note of the time of the complaint. Oneor more Jury Member(s) must go to the firing position. The athlete must be
directed to fire one more MATCH shot at his target:
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its shot-number (after including the missing shot) and its value and its shotlocation, and the firing point number must be given to the Jury in writing andrecorded on the Range Register and a Range Incident Report;c) After the end of that relay, the Procedure for EST Examination will beapplied. Using this information and the time of the extra shot and its location,
the RTS Jury will determine whether all shots, including the extra shot, arerecorded on the computer record;d) If all the shots are recorded correctly, then the questioned shot (shot that did
not register or display) will be counted in the score of the athlete, as well as theshot fired immediately after (as the “extra” shot), but the last shot fired (extra to
the competition) will be annulled;e) If the questioned shot was not located by applying the Procedure for EST
Examination or was confirmed as an off-target miss (Note: This means aquestioned 10m shot could not be found on the witness strip or target face; aquestioned 25m shot could not be found on the backing target, control sheet orbacking card or there was evidence that a questioned 50m or 300m shot was
an off-target miss), then the questioned shot must be scored as a miss and thelast shot fired (extra to the competition) must be nullified; orf) If the questioned shot was found or was located in the computer memory,
the RTS Jury must determine and count the score of the questioned shot; org) If a questioned 50m or 300m shot is not found, the Jury must decide
whether to score the missing shot as a miss and nullify the last shot or, if there
is no credible evidence that the questioned shot was an off-target miss, theJury may conclude that a target system anomaly occurred and count the extra
shot in lieu of the missing shot and the last shot fired.
6.10.9.4	OR: If the extra shot fired as directed does not register or display and the EST
cannot be repaired within five (5) minutes:a) The athlete must be moved to a reserve position;b) When he is ready to shoot, an additional five (5) minutes will be added
to the competition time remaining and he will be permitted unlimited sighting
shots;c) In 10m and 50m Rifle and Pistol Events, the athlete will repeat the two (2)MATCH shots that did not register or display on the previous target used.
6.10.9.5	OR: In Running Target Events, the athlete will be permitted two (2) minutes
to resume his position and then allowed two (2) additional sighting shots (Rule10.7.4.2). Then he will repeat the two (2) competition shots which did notregister or display on the previous target used and fire the remaining shots ofthe series. The athlete will be credited with the score of all the shots that weredisplayed on the monitor of the first target plus the score of all the properly
fired competition shots that were displayed on the second target used. If thetwo (2) extra shots were later found in the computer record of the previous
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6.11	COMPETITION PROCEDURES (SEE ALSO 6.17, FINALS COMPETITIONPROCEDURES)
6.11.1

Rules for 10m and 50m Rifle and Pistol Events

6.11.1.1

Preparation and Sighting Time
Athletes must be called to the line at least 25 minutes before the published
START time of the event, allowed 10 minutes to setup their equipment, andthen allowed 15 minutes Preparation and Sighting Time before MATCH firing
starts to make their final preparation and fire unlimited sighting shots.
a) The Preparation and Sighting Time must be timed to end approximately 30
seconds before the official starting time for MATCH firing.
b) Sighting targets must be visible at least 10 minutes before the Preparationand Sighting Time starts;c) Athletes may not place their guns and equipment on their firing points until
the Chief Range Officer has called the athletes to the line;d) If there is more than one relay, each relay must be allowed the sameamount of time to bring their equipment to the firing line;e) After the Chief Range Officer calls athletes to the line, they are permitted tohandle their guns, dry fire (safety flags may be removed for dry firing) or carryout holding and aiming exercises on the firing line before the Preparation and
Sighting Time starts; in Finals, athletes may not remove safety flags or dry fire
until the Preparation and Sighting Time starts;f) Pre-competition checks by the Jury and Range Officers must be completed
during the 10 minutes before the Preparation and Sighting Time starts;g) The Preparation and Sighting Time begins with the command“PREPARATION AND SIGHTING TIME…START;” No shot may be fired
before the command “START;”h) An athlete who fires a shot or shots before the “START” command for
the Preparation and Sighting Time may be disqualified if safety is involved. If
safety is not involved (6.2.3.5), the first competition shot must be registered asa miss (0);i) After 14 minutes, 30 seconds have elapsed in the Preparation and Sighting
Time, the Range Officer must announce “30 SECONDS.”j) At the end of the Preparation and Sighting Time, the Chief Range Officer
must command “END OF PREPARATION AND SIGHTING…STOP.” There
must be a brief pause of approximately 30 seconds when the Target Officer will
reset the targets for MATCH firing; andk) If an athlete fires a shot after the command “END OF PREPARATION AND
SIGHTING…STOP” and before the “MATCH FIRING…START” command,the shot must not be counted as a MATCH shot and a two (2) point penalty
must be applied to the first competition shot.
l) Malfunctions will be governed according to ISSF Rule 6.13. No additionaltime will be allowed for an equipment malfunction, but the Jury may allow
additional sighting shots on return to the firing line if the malfunction isrepaired, but all shots must be fired within the original time allowed.

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START of MATCH Firinga) When all targets are reset for MATCH firing, the Chief Range Officer willcommand “MATCH FIRING…START.” MATCH firing is considered to havestarted when the CRO has given the command “START;”b) Every shot fired after the start of MATCH firing must be recorded as a
MATCH shot, however, dry firing is allowed;c) After the start of MATCH firing, no further sighting shots are allowed, except
for position changes in 50m and 300m Rifle 3-Position events (see Rule 7.7.3)
or when permitted by the Jury in accordance with these Rules;d) Any further sighting shot(s) fired in contravention of this rule must be scoredas miss(es) in the competition;e) The CRO must inform athletes by loudspeaker of the time remaining at bothten (10) minutes and five (5) minutes before the end of the competition time;f) A shot or shots that are not fired during the MATCH firing time must bescored as miss(es) on the last competition target(s), unless the CRO or a Jury
Member has authorized extra time; andg) If, during MATCH firing on 10m ESTs, the Jury directs an athlete to movehis position laterally (sideways) within his firing point by 30 cm or more, theathlete may be offered additional sighters and 2 minutes additional time before
he resumes MATCH firing.

6.11.1.3“STOP” COMMAND
The competition must stop at the command “STOP.”a) If a shot(s) is fired after the command “STOP,” that shot(s) must be scoredas a miss; andb) If the shot(s) cannot be identified, the best hit(s) must be deducted from thescore of that target and scored as miss(es).

6.11.2

Specific Rules for 10m Air Gun Events

6.11.2.1	If an athlete releases the propelling charge prior to the Preparation and
Sighting Time he must be given a WARNING (Yellow Card) for the first
violation and a DEDUCTION (Green Card) of two (2) points from the lowest
value shot of the first MATCH series for the second and subsequent violations.
6.11.2.2	Any release of the propelling charge, after MATCH firing starts, without a hit on
the target will be scored as a miss. Dry firing without release of the propellingcharge is permitted except during Finals.
6.11.2.3	If an athlete wishes to change, or to fill, a gas or air cylinder, he must leave
the firing point to do so, after obtaining permission from the Range Officer. No
extra time is allowed to change or fill a gas or air cylinder during a competition.
6.11.2.4	The gun may only be loaded with one (1) pellet. When a gun is accidentally
loaded with more than one (1) pellet:a) If the athlete is aware of the situation, he must raise his non-shooting handto indicate to a Range Officer that he has a problem. A Range Officer mustthen supervise the unloading of the gun and no penalty will be incurred. No
extra time will be allowed for this; orb) If the athlete is unaware of the situation and fires two pellets at the sametime, he must report this to a Range Officer. If there are two (2) hits on the

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target, the score of the higher value shot will be counted and the second shot
will be annulled. If there is only one (1) hit on the target, this will be counted.
6.11.3Interruptions in 10m Events, 50m Rifle and Pistol Events and 300m Rifle
Events6.11.3.1	If an athlete must stop firing for more than three (3) minutes through no faultof his own and this interruption was not caused by a malfunction of his gun or
ammunition, he may demand extra time equal to the amount of time lost, or thetime remaining when the interruption occurred, plus one (1) minute, if during
the last five (5) minutes of the competition.
6.11.3.2	If an athlete is interrupted for more than five (5) minutes through no fault of
his own and this interruption was not caused by a malfunction of his gun or
ammunition, or if the athlete is moved to another firing point, he may haveadditional unlimited sighting shots at the beginning of his remaining shooting
time together with any time extension granted plus an additional five (5)minutes.
a) Range Officers or Jury Members must ensure that a complete explanationis recorded on a Range Incident Report; andb) Any extension of time allowed by the Jury or Range Officers must be
documented, stating the reason on a Range Incident Report.
6.11.4Late Arrival By Athlete
If an athlete arrives late for a competition, he may participate but will not begiven any extra time. If an athlete arrives after the Preparation and Sighting
Time, no additional sighting time will be given but sighting shots are allowed.
When it can be proven that an athlete’s late arrival was due to circumstances
beyond his control, the Jury must grant extra time, including time for
Preparation and Sighting if this does not delay the start of the Final or disrupt
the overall shooting programme. In this case the Jury will determine when andon which firing point the late athlete may start.

6.11.5

Irregular Shots -- Too Many Shots in an Event or Position
If an athlete in a 10m, 50m or 300m event fires more shots in the event or
position than are provided for in the programme, the extra shot(s) must be
annulled on the last competition target(s). If the shot(s) cannot be identified,the highest value shot(s) must be annulled on the last competition target.
The athlete must also be penalized by a deduction of two (2) points for eachexcessive shot fired, deducted from the lowest value shot(s) in the first series.

6.11.6

Crossfires

6.11.6.1

Crossfires of competition shots must be scored as misses.

6.11.6.2	If an athlete crossfires a sighting shot on the sighting target of another athlete
no penalty is incurred.
6.11.6.3	If an athlete crossfires a sighting shot on the MATCH target of another athlete,
he must be penalized by the deduction of two (2) points from his own scorededucted from the first series.
6.11.6.4	If an athlete receives a confirmed crossfire shot and it is impossible todetermine which shot is his, he must be credited with the value of the highest
undetermined shot.
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6.11.6.6	If an athlete wishes to disclaim a shot on his target, he must report this
immediately to a Range Officer.
6.11.6.7	If the Range Officer confirms that the athlete did not fire the disputed shot(s),he must make the necessary entry on a Range Incident Report and on the
Range Register and the shot must be annulled.
6.11.6.8	If the Range Officer cannot confirm beyond all reasonable doubt that theathlete did not fire the disputed shot(s), the shot(s) must be credited to theathlete and must be so recorded.
6.11.6.9

The following must be considered as reasons to justify the annulment of ashot:a) If a Range Officer confirms by his observation of the athlete and the target
that the athlete did not fire the shot;b) If a missing shot is reported by another athlete or a Range Officer atapproximately the same time, and from within the neighbouring two or threefiring points; andc) When using 300m EST with shot sensors, crossfires should not register on
the recipient’s target, but an indication will be received at the control centre.
The firer, whose target does not receive the expected shot, will be given a miss(zero) and an indication that he has cross-fired.
6.11.7

Disturbances
If an athlete claims that he was disturbed while firing a shot, he must keep
his gun pointed downrange and immediately inform the Range Officer or Jury
Member. He must not disturb other athletes. If the claim is considered justified,
the shot(s) must be annulled and the athlete may repeat the shot(s) or series.
If the claim is not considered justified, the shot(s) must be credited to theathlete and he may continue shooting; no penalty will be applied.

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Special Competition Regulationsa) During the Preparation and Sighting Times for all competitions,announcements and/or visual displays may be used to inform spectators
about the event. During Preparation and Sighting and Match Firing Times for
Elimination and Qualification competitions, music may be played. Music must
be played during Finals (6.17.1.11).
b) It is not permitted to put any substance on the floor of the firing point to gain
an unfair advantage or to wipe the firing point without permission;c) It is not permitted to place non-removeable tape or draw lines with apermanent marker on the floor;d) No one may change or modify any range structure or equipment;e) Smoking is prohibited in all areas used by athletes and officials as well as in
the spectator areas of the ranges;f) The use of mobile phones, walkie-talkies, pagers or similar communication
or electronic devices by athletes, coaches and team officials while on the fieldof play is prohibited. All mobile phones etc. must be switched off or placed on
silent mode;g) Flash photography is prohibited until after competitions are completed; andh) Notices must be displayed to inform spectators that mobile phones
must be placed on silent mode, that smoking is not permitted and that flash
photography is prohibited until competitions are completed.

6.11.9	
COMPETITION PROCEDURES – QUALIFICATION and ELIMINATIONSTAGES
6.11.9.1

10m Air Rifle and 10m Air Pistol Men and WomenType of event

Individual

Name of events

10m Air Rifle Men
10m Air Rifle Junior Men
10m Air Rifle Women
10m Air Rifle Junior Women
10m Air Pistol Men
10m Air Pistol Junior Men
10m Air Pistol Women
10m Air Pistol Junior Women

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 10m enclosed range must be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Air Rifle: Decimal scoring
Air Pistol: Full ring (integer) scoring
Qualification scores are not carried forward to the Final Stage

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procedure

Athletes will be called to the line twenty five (25) minutes before thescheduled Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers
must be completed before the start of Preparation and Sighting time.

Preparation and
Sighting time.

Fifteen (15) minutes to fire an unlimited number of sighting shots.

Course of fire

Sixty (60) Match shots to be fired in 1 hour 15 minutes. (75mins)

Number of relays

Ideally, all entries should be accommodated in one relay. However, If thenumber of entries exceeds the number of targets available on the range
the athletes must be distributed by drawing lots for two or more relays (see6.6.6.h)Subsequent relays

If there is more than one Qualification relay there must be a fifteen (15)minute break between relays before athletes are called to the line, to allow
removal of equipment and for the RTS Jury to service the targets and re-face
if necessary.

Number to Qualify

The top eight (8) athletes from all relays will progress to the Final. Tiedscores will be decided by ISSF tie-breaking Rule 6.15

6.11.9.2

50m RIFLE 3-POSITIONS MEN AND WOMEN

Type of event

Individual

Name of events

50m Rifle 3 Positions Men
50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior
50m Rifle 3 Positions Women
50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 50m outdoor range must be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Full ring (integer) scoring.

Qualification
procedure

Athletes will be called to the line twenty five (25) minutes before thescheduled Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers
must be completed before the start of Preparation and Sighting time.

Preparation and
Sighting time.

Fifteen (15) minutes to fire an unlimited number of sighting shots.

Course of fire

Twenty (20) shots in each position, in the sequence Kneeling, Prone,
Standing, in a total time limit of 1hr 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Number of relays

If the number of athletes exceeds the useable capacity of the range,
Elimination relays must be conducted.
If there are sufficient firing points on the 50m range to accommodate the total
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Elimination Procedure

Elimination relays should be scheduled on the day before the Qualification
stage. The allocation of athletes to targets will be according to the publishedStart lists for each relay.

Start lists

The start lists for Elimination relays will be produced by random for all relays.

Subsequent relays

If there is more than one Qualification relay there must be a thirty (30)minute break before athletes on subsequent relays are called to the line toallow athletes to remove their equipment and for the RTS Jury to service thetargets.
Athletes will be called to the line as for Relay 1.

Number of athletes toqualify.

Qualification must consist of a proportionate number of the highest ranking
athletes from each of the Elimination relays, taking the total number of entries
into account. The number of athletes from each relay who will qualify should
be announced as soon as possible.
The maximum number of athletes progressing from Elimination to
Qualification is dependent on the number of firing points available at thevenue. The minimum number is twelve (12). The numbers will be calculated
by using the following formula:
The usable number of firing points is divided by the total number of athletes
on the start lists multiplied by the number of athletes on the start list for eachrelay.

Formulae.g., 60 firing points and 101 athletes:
1st relay: 54 athletes 60 ÷ 101 x 54 = 32.08 (32) athletes
2nd relay: 47 athletes 60 ÷ 101 x 47 = 27.92 (28) athletes
The same formula will be used if there are 2 or 3 relays.

6.11.9.3

50m RIFLE PRONE MEN AND WOMEN

Type of event

Individual

Format of events

The events consist of one relay except where the range capacity is
insufficient for the number of entries.

Ranking

There will be no Final. The medals will be decided according to the ranking
after the Qualification stage.

Name of events

50m Prone Rifle Men
50m Prone Rifle Junior Men
50m Prone Rifle Women
50m Prone Rifle Junior Women
50m Prone Rifle Men

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 50m outdoor range must be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Decimal scoring for all relays.

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Sighting time.

Athletes will be called to the line twenty five (25) minutes before thescheduled Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers
must be completed before the start of Preparation and Sighting time.

Course of fire

Fifteen (15) minutes to fire an unlimited number of sighting shots.
Sixty (60) Match shots to be fired in 50 minutes.

Number of relays

If the number of entries exceeds the number of targets available on therange, two or more Elimination relays will be necessary.

Elimination Procedure

The allocation of athletes to targets will be according to the published Start
lists for each relay.

Start lists.

The start lists for Elimination relays will be produced as follows:
Relay 1 - by random to the maximum of available number of firing points.
Relay 2 - by random to the maximum of available number of firing points.
Relay 3 - by random to the maximum of available number of firing points.

Subsequent relays

If there is more than one Qualification relay there must be a thirty (30)minute break before athletes on subsequent relays are called to the line toallow athletes to remove their equipment and for the RTS Jury to service thetargets.
Athletes will be called to the line as for relay one.

Number of athletes toqualify.

Qualification must consist of a proportionate number of the highest ranking
athletes from each of the Elimination relays, taking the total number of entries
into account. The number of athletes from each relay who will qualify should
be announced as soon as possible. The maximum number of athletes
progressing from Elimination to Qualification is dependent on the number offiring points available at the venue.
The minimum number is twelve (12). The numbers will be calculated by using
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300m RIFLE PRONE MEN AND WOMEN
The event will be conducted in the same way as for 50m Prone Rifle but withthe following differences:

RangesA 300m outdoor range must be used for all relays.

Scoring

Full ring (integer) scoring.

Electronic Scoring
Targets

Sixty (60) Match shots to be fired in 50 minutes.

Pit operated or Target
carriers (Paper
targets)

Sixty (60) Match shots to be fired in 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

6.11.9.5300m STANDARD RIFLE MEN AND WOMEN
The event will be conducted in the same way as for 50m 3P Rifle but with thefollowing differences:

Electronic Scoring
Targets

Twenty (20) Match shots in each position in a total time limit of 1 hour 45
minutes.

Pit operated or Target
carriers (Paper
targets)
RangesTwenty (20) Match shots in each position in 2 hours 15 minutes

6.11.9.6

25m Rapid-Fire Pistol Men

Type of event

Individual

Name of events

25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior

Number of stages

Two stages

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 25m outdoor range should be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Full ring (integer) scoring.

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Athletes will be called to the line thirteen (13) minutes before the scheduled
Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers must becompleted before the start of Preparation time.

Preparation Time,
Sighting time.

Three (3) minutes Preparation time in both stages, followed by one (1)sighting series in 8 seconds in each stage.

Course of fire

Thirty (30) shots in each stage.
Each stage consists 2 series of five shots in 8s, 2 series of five shots in 6s
and 2 series of five shots in 4s.
(Only one shot is fired at each target in each series)
For each stage all athletes must complete the first stage before the second
stage may begin.

Subsequent Relays

If there is more than one Qualification relay, there must be a fifteen (15)minute break before athletes on subsequent relays are called to the line toallow athletes to remove their equipment and for the RTS Jury to check thetargets and reface if necessary.

Number of athletes toqualify.

The top six (6) athletes in the Qualification stage will progress to the Final.

Tied Scores

Tied scores between any athletes will be decided by ISSF Tiebreak Rule6.15.1

6.11.9.725m Pistol Women / 25m CENTREFIRE PISTOL

Type of event

Individual

Name of events

25m Pistol Women
25m Pistol Women Junior
25m Pistol Junior Men
25m Centrefire Pistol Men

Number of stages

Two stages (Precision Stage, Rapid stage)

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 25m outdoor range should be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Full ring (integer) scoring.

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procedure

Athletes will be called to the line thirteen (13) minutes before the scheduled
Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers must becompleted before the start of Preparation and Sighting time.

Preparation Time,
Sighting time.

Three (3) minutes Preparation time in both Precision and Rapid stages.
One (1) sighting series of five (5) shots in each stage.

Course of fire

Thirty (30) shots precision stage and thirty (30) shots rapid stage.
For each stage all athletes must complete the first stage before the second
stage may begin.

Subsequent Relays

If there is more than one Qualification relay, there must be a fifteen (15)minute break before athletes on subsequent relays are called to the line toallow athletes to remove their equipment and for the RTS Jury to check thetargets and reface if necessary.

Number of athletes toqualify.

The top eight (8) athletes in the Qualification stage will progress to the Final.
(25m Pistol Women, 25m Pistol Women Junior)

Tied Scores

Tied scores between any athletes will be decided by ISSF Tiebreak Rule6.15.1

6.11.9.850m Pistol

Type of event

Individual

Format of events

The events consist of one relay except where the range capacity is
insufficient for the number of entries.

Ranking

There will be no Final. The medals will be decided according to the ranking
after the Qualification stage.

Name of events

50m Pistol Men
50m Pistol Junior Men

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 50m outdoor range should be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Full ring (integer) scoring with inner 10’s.

Qualification/
Elimination procedure

Athletes will be called to the line twenty-five (25) minutes before thescheduled Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers
must be completed before the start of Preparation and Sighting time.

Preparation and
Sighting time.

Fifteen (15) minutes to fire an unlimited number of sighting shots.

Course of fire

Sixty (60) Match shots to be fired in one (1) hour thirty (30) minutes.

Number of relays

If the number of entries exceeds the number of targets available on therange, two or more Elimination relays will be necessary.

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The allocation of athletes to targets will be according to the published Start
lists for each relay.

Start lists.

The start lists for Elimination relays will be produced according to ISSF rule
6.6.6.1

Subsequent relays

When there is more than one Elimination relay there must be a thirty (30)minute break before athletes on subsequent relays are called to the line toallow athletes to remove their equipment and for the RTS Jury to service thetargets.

Number of athletes toqualify.

Qualification must consist of a proportionate number of the highest ranking
athletes from each of the Elimination relays, taking the total number of
entries into account. The number of athletes from each relay who will qualify
should be announced as soon as possible. The maximum number of athletes
progressing from Elimination to Qualification is dependent on the number offiring points available at the venue.

Tied Scores

Tied scores between athletes will be decided by ISSF Tiebreak Rule 6.15.1

6.11.9.925m Standard Pistol

Type of event

Individual

Name of events

25m Standard Pistol Men
25m Standard Pistol Junior Men

Number of stages

Three stages

Number of relays

One or more dependent on the number of entries.

Ranges

A 25m outdoor range should be used for all relays.

Targets

Electronic Scoring Targets for all relays.

Scoring

Full ring (integer) scoring.

Qualification procedure

Athletes will be called to the line thirteen (13) minutes before the scheduled
Start time for each relay. All athlete checks by the Range Officers must becompleted before the start of Preparation and Sighting time.

Preparation Time,
Sighting time.
Course of fire

Subsequent Relays

Tied Scores

Three (3) minutes Preparation
One (1) sighting series of five (5) shots in 150 seconds.
Twenty (20) shots in each stage. (60 shots total)
First stage consists 4 series of five shots in 150s,
Second stage consist 4 series of five shots in 20s andThird Stage consist 4 series of five shots in 10s.
If there is more than one Qualification relay, there must be a fifteen (15)minute break before athletes on subsequent relays are called to the line toallow athletes to remove their equipment and for the RTS Jury to check thetargets and reface if necessary.
Tied scores between athletes will be decided by ISSF Tiebreak Rule 6.15.1

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6.11.10TEAM EVENTS

6.11.10.1 GENERAL
6.11.10.2 Team:
Three athletes from same Nation and same gender.
6.11.10.3 All Team events consist of Qualification part only. There are no finals.
6.11.10.4 Electronic Scoring Targets must be used for all stages.
6.11.10.5	The score of the team is the combined scores of the three team athletes from
Elimination/Qualification stage of individual event.
6.11.10.6 All athletes must be in competition. RPO Athletes cannot be part of the team.
6.11.10.7	If event has Elimination stage, the team score is from Elimination stage ofcompetition.
6.11.10.8	Tied scores for progression to the next stage will be decided according to ISSF
general Technical Rules.
6.11.10.9	ISSF General Technical Rules will apply to matters not mentioned in theserules.
6.11.10.10	The Jury will decide irregular or disputed matters according to General
Technical Rules for each event.
6.11.10.11 Any penalties will be applied according to ISSF rules
6.12

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS

6.12.1	
No type of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda ispermitted during ISSF Championships.
6.12.2	
Each team must have a team leader who is responsible for maintaining
discipline within the team. An athlete may be appointed as a team leader.
The team leader must cooperate with competition officials at all times in
the interest of safety, the efficient conduct of the competition and goodsportsmanship.
6.12.3

The Team Leader is responsible for:a) Completing the necessary entries with accurate information and submitting
them to appropriate officials within designated time limits;b) Being familiar with the programme;c) Having team members report, ready to shoot, at designated firing points, atthe correct times, with approved equipment;d) Checking scores and filing protests, if necessary;e) Observing preliminary and official bulletins, scores and announcements;f) Receiving official information and informing team members; andg) Representing the team at all official activities.

6.12.4The Athlete is responsible for:a) Reporting to his firing point, ready to shoot, at the correct time, withequipment that complies with these rules;

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disturb adjacent athletes; andc) Conducting himself so that he does not disturb or adversely affect theperformances of other athletes. If, in the opinion of the Jury, an athlete’s
behaviour or actions disturbs other athletes, the athlete may be given awarning, penalty or disqualification, depending upon the circumstances.
6.12.5

Coaching During Any Event

6.12.5.1	In all events, non-verbal coaching is allowed, the written word is non-verbal. In
50m Three-Position Finals, verbal coaching is allowed only during changeovertimes. While on the firing line, an athlete may speak only with Jury Members or
range officials. Coaching during training is permitted, but such coaching must
not disturb other athletes.
6.12.5.2	If an athlete wishes to speak with his Coach or Team Official during an
Elimination or Qualification, the athlete must unload his gun and leave it in asafe condition on the firing line with the action open and a safety flag inserted.
An athlete may leave the firing line only after notifying a Range Officer andwithout disturbing other athletes.
6.12.5.3	If a coach or team official wishes to speak with a team member on the firing
line, the team official must not contact the athlete directly or talk with theathlete while he is on the firing line. The team official must obtain permission
from a Range Officer or Jury Member, who will call the athlete from the firingline.
6.12.5.4	If a team official or athlete violates the rules concerning coaching, a warning
must be issued the first time. In repeated cases, two (2) points must be
deducted from the athlete’s score and the team official must leave the vicinityof the firing line.
6.12.6

Penalties for Rule Violations

6.12.6.1

Deciding Open and Concealed Violations
The Jury must decide violations according to these standards:a) In the case of an open violation of the Rules, a Warning (Yellow Card)
must first be given so the athlete may have an opportunity to correct thefault. Whenever possible, the warning should be given during training or the
Preparation and Sighting Time. If the athlete does not correct the fault as
instructed by the Jury, two (2) points must be deducted from his score. If theathlete still does not correct the fault after receiving a Deduction (GreenCard), Disqualification (Red Card) (DSQ) must be imposed; orb) In the case of a concealed violation of the Rules, when the fault isdeliberately concealed, Disqualification (Red Card) (DSQ) must be imposed;orc) If, when asked to give an explanation for an incident, an athlete consciously
and knowingly gives false information, two (2) points must be deducted or inserious cases, disqualification may be imposed.

6.12.6.2	In cases of a violation of ISSF Rules or the instructions of Range Officers or
Jury, the following penalties may be imposed on the athlete by a Jury Memberor the Jury. Penalties for Rule violations in Shotgun events will be decided by
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a) Warning (Yellow Card). A warning must be expressed in terms that will
leave no doubt that it is a Warning and the yellow card must be shown.
However, it is not necessary to precede other penalties with a warning. The
warnings must be recorded on a Range Incident Report and noted on the
Range Register. A warning may be given by an individual Jury Member. Any
warning given must be carried forward for any further violation.
b) Deduction (Green Card). A deduction of points from the score may be
given by an individual Jury Member by showing a Green Card with the word
“Deduction.” In most cases, a deduction of two (2) points will apply, but
exceptions are shown in the relevant Rule, e.g., for late shots or dry firingin Finals. Deductions must be recorded on a Range Incident Report Form,marked on the printer strip, noted on the Range Register and immediately
reported to the RTS Jury. Deductions do not necessarily need to be precededby a Warning.
c) Disqualification (Red Card) (DSQ). An athlete must be disqualified (DSQ)
for failure to pass a post-competition check (6.7.9.1) or for a violation of
Shotgun Rule 9.4.1.1 or 9.4.3.2.d. Disqualification for any other reason may
only be given by the decision of a majority of the Jury. The disqualificationof an athlete is expressed by the Jury by showing a Red Card with the word
“Disqualification.” If an athlete is disqualified during any phase of an event(Elimination, Qualification or Final), the results for that athlete for all phasesof that event must be deleted and the athlete must be listed at the end of theresults list with an explanation regarding why the athlete was disqualified.
d) Unsportsmanlike Behaviour (DQB). If an athlete is disqualified for aserious safety violation or for the physical abuse of a competition official oranother athlete (Rule 6.12.6.4) as decided by a majority of the Jury, all results
for that athlete for all events in the Championship must be deleted and the
explanation(s) must indicate DQB.
e) Anti-Doping Violation (AD-DSQ). If an athlete is disqualified for an antidoping violation, all results for that athlete for all events in the Championshipmust be deleted and the explanation(s) must indicate AD-DSQ.
f) Penalties should be expressed both with a verbal explanation and with thedisplay of yellow, green or red cards. The size of penalty cards should beapproximately 70mm x 100mm.
g) A team, of which a member has been disqualified, must not be ranked andmust be shown in the result list with the remark “DSQ.”h) When there is a penalty or disqualification, a Jury Member must provide orapprove remarks for the Results Lists to explain the penalty or disqualification.
6.12.6.3

Serious Safety Violationsa) If the Jury determines that an athlete has handled a gun or violated a safety
rule in a dangerous manner, the athlete must be disqualified (DSQ) (see6.2.2).

6.12.6.4

Physical Abuse of a Competition Official or Athlete
An athlete or team official who makes physical contact with a Jury Member,
Referee, Range Officer, other competition official or another athlete bygrasping, pushing, shoving, striking or similar means may be excluded fromfurther participation in a Championship. Any such act of physical abuse must
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may be excluded from that Championship. A decision to exclude may be
appealed to the Jury of Appeal (6.16.6). If the Jury or Jury of Appeal concludes
that the act of abuse was of such a serious nature that further sanctions are
warranted, they may, in addition to excluding the athlete or team official fromthe current championship also refer the case to the ISSF Ethics Committee(3.12.3.5, Annex “CE”) for further consideration.
6.13

MALFUNCTIONS

6.13.1	A malfunction occurs when a gun fails to fire a projectile when the trigger ispulled.
6.13.2

Malfunctions may be either ALLOWABLE or NON-ALLOWABLE.

6.13.2.1

Allowable Malfunctions are:a) A cartridge fails to fire;b) A bullet or pellet is lodged in the barrel; orc) The gun fails to fire or function properly and the trigger mechanism has
been released.

6.13.2.2

Non-Allowable Malfunctions are:a) The athlete has opened the action of his gun;b) The safety was engaged;c) The athlete did not properly load his gun;d) The athlete did not pull the trigger; ore) The malfunction is due to any cause that could reasonably have beencorrected by the athlete.
f) When electronic trigger is used, the battery fails.

6.13.3	If an athlete has a gun or ammunition malfunction, he may repair it andcontinue shooting or, if the malfunction was an ALLOWABLE malfunction, he
may continue shooting with another gun of the same type and calibre thatcomplies with these Rules. The replacement gun will be subject to targeted
testing.
6.13.4	No extra competition time is allowed to repair or replace a gun after any
malfunction in 10m, 50m and 300m Rifle or Pistol Elimination or Qualification
Rounds, but the Jury may allow an athlete to fire additional sighting shotsafter repairing or replacing a malfunctioning gun if the malfunction was
ALLOWABLE.
6.13.5	Specific rules concerning malfunctions in 25m Pistol events are found in Rule8.9.3.
6.13.6	Specific rules concerning malfunctions in Finals are found in Rules 6.17.1.6,
6.17.4.m and 6.17.5.l.
6.13.7	Range Officers or Jury Members must ensure that malfunctions are
documented on Range Incident Reports or Malfunction Score Computation
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SCORING AND RESULTS PROCEDURES

6.14.1	The RTS Office must publish Preliminary Results on the Range Scoreboard assoon as possible after each relay and stage and completion of each event.
6.14.2	Official Final Results must be published on the Main Scoreboard after theProtest Time has expired.
6.14.3	Results Distribution: The organizer must provide for the distribution ofPreliminary and Official Final Results to all match officials, participating teams
and media. This may be done by distributing paper or electronic (see 6.6.5 b,
Sustainability Option) Results Lists.
6.14.4	After each ISSF Championship, ISSF Headquarters will produce anelectronic (on-line) Official Results Book. The Official Results Book for each
Championship must contain:a) A table of contents;b) A Results Certification Page to be signed by the Technical Delegate(s) andall Jury Chairmen;c) A list of Competition Officials;d) A list of Entries by Nation and by event;e) The Competition Schedule;f) A list of Medallists by name;g) A list of Medals by Nation by number;h) A list of New and Equalled Records; andi) All final results in the standard ISSF order of events as follows: 1) Men‘s
10m, 50m and 300m rifle events; 2) Men‘s 10m, 25m and 50m pistol events; 3)
Men‘s Trap, Skeet and Double Trap events; 4) Men‘s 10m and 50m Running
Target events; 5) Men’s Team Events; 6) Women‘s 10m, 50m and 300m Rifle
events; 7) Women‘s 10m and 25m Pistol events; 8) Women’s Trap, Skeet
and Double Trap events; and 9) Women‘s 10m Running Target Events; 10)
Women’s Team Events; 11) Mixed Team 10m, 25m, 50m, 300m, Trap and
Skeet.
6.14.4.1	These lists must contain the full names as used in the ISSF ID Numbers:
Family name (in capital letters), full given name (first letter only capitalized),
Bib Numbers and the Nation (official IOC abbreviation) of each athlete.
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The following abbreviations must be used in results lists when appropriate:
DNF

Did not Finish

DNS

Did not Start

DSQ

Disqualified

DQB

Disqualification for Unsportsmanlike Behaviour

WR

New World Record in a Final

QWR

New Qualification World Record

EWR

Equalled World Record in a Final

EQWR

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New World Record Junior in a Final

QWRJ

New Qualification World Record Junior

EWRJ

Equalled World Record Junior in a Final

EQWRJ

Equalled Qualification World Record JuniorOR

New Olympic Record in a Final

EOR

Equalled Olympic Record in a Final

QOR

Qualification Olympic Record

EQOR

Equalled Qualification Olympic Record

MQS

Minimum Qualifying Score

RPO

Ranking Points Only

OOC

Out of Competition

6.14.5	The Official Final Results must be verified and signed by a Member of the RTS
Jury to confirm its accuracy.
6.14.6	All irregularities, penalties, misses, malfunctions, extra time allowed, repeatedshots/series or the annulment of shots, etc., must be clearly marked andrecorded on a Range Incident Report and the Range Register, printout bya Range Officer and/or Jury Member. Copies of completed Range Incident
Reports (Form IR) must immediately be forwarded to the scoring and results
office. At the end of each competition, the RTS Jury must examine the results
to confirm that all malfunction calculations and any penalties are correctly
recorded in the results list.
6.14.7	Deductions from Rifle and Pistol scores must always be made in the series
in which the violation occurred. If general deductions are involved, they must
be made from the lowest value MATCH shot(s) in the first series of the stage
where the deduction applies.
6.14.8	The RTS Jury must check the ten (10) best individual and three (3) best teamresults prior to approving the Final Results List. When EST are used, thischeck must be done by comparing scores recorded in the main computer withscores from the printout or an independent memory source (Rule 6.3.2.7)
plus all manual score interventions documented by Incident Reports (IR) or
malfunction forms.
6.14.9WORLD RECORDSWorld Records will be established in all ISSF Championships in accordancewith General Regulations, Art.3.10 (see also 6.1.2.b) in all ISSF events wheregold medals are awarded.

6.14.9.1

Olympic Records (OR) may only be established in the Olympic Games.

6.14.9.2	World Records Junior (WRJ) for recognized non-Olympic events will beestablished by using total results in those events.
6.14.9.3	Qualification World Records (QWR) and Qualification World Records Junior(QWRJ) will be established by using total results in Qualification competitions
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6.14.9.4	When a World Record is established in an ISSF Championship, the report
Procedures for Verification of World Records (Rule 3.12.3.6, Annex R)
must be completed and forwarded to ISSF Headquarters by the TechnicalDelegate.
6.15

TIE-BREAKING

6.15.1

Individual Ties in 10m, 25m, 50m and 300m Events
All tied scores will be broken for 10m, 25m, 50m, and 300m events by applying
the following Rules:a) The highest number of inner tens;b) The highest score of the last ten (10) shot series working backward by
10-shot series in full ring scoring (not inner tens or decimals) until the tie isbroken;c) If any ties remain, scores will be compared on a shot-by-shot basis using
inner tens (i.e. an inner ten outranks a 10 that is not an inner ten) beginningwith the last shot, then the next to the last shot, etc.;d) If any ties remain, and EST are used, scores will be compared on a shot-byshot basis using decimal ring scores beginning with the last shot, then the next
to the last shot, etc.;e) If any ties remain, the athletes must have the same ranking and must be
listed in Latin alphabetical order using the athlete’s family name;f) When decimal scoring is used for 10m Air Rifle or 50m Rifle Prone
Elimination or Qualification events, ties will be broken by the highest score of
the last ten shot series, etc. (decimal scores) and then by comparing decimalscores on a shot-by-shot basis beginning with the last shot, then the next tothe last shot, etc.

6.15.2

Ties in Shotgun Events (see Shotgun Rule 9.15)

6.15.3

Ties in Running Target Events (see Running Target Rule 10.12)

6.15.4

Ties in Olympic Events with Finals
If there is a tie to be eligible for Rifle or Pistol Finals from the Qualification,
the tie will be broken by Rule 6.15.1. If there is a tie to be eligible for Shotgun
Finals from the Qualification, the tie will be broken by Rule 9.15.1.

6.15.5

Ties in Team Events
Ties in team events, including ties in the Qualification stage of Mixed Team
events, must be decided by totalling the results of all members of a team andfollowing the procedures for breaking individual ties.

6.16

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

6.16.1All Protests and Appeals are to be decided in accordance with ISSF Rules.

6.16.2

Verbal Protests

6.16.2.1	Any athlete or team official has the right to protest a condition of thecompetition, decision or action of a competition official immediately andverbally to a Referee, Range Officer or Jury Member on the following matters:

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programme were not followed in conducting the competition;b) An athlete or team official does not agree with a decision or action by acompetition official, Referee, Range Officer or Jury Member;c) An athlete was impeded or disturbed by other athlete(s), competition
official(s), spectator(s), member(s) of the media or other person(s) or cause(s);d) An athlete had a long interruption in shooting caused by range equipment
failure, the clarification of irregularities or other cause(s); ande) An athlete had irregularities regarding shooting times, including shooting
times that were too short.
6.16.2.2	Referees, Range Officers and Jury Members must consider verbal protests
immediately. They may take immediate action to correct the situation or refer
the protest to the full Jury for a decision. In such cases, a Referee, Range
Officer or Jury Member may stop the shooting temporarily if necessary.
6.16.3

Written Protests
Any athlete or team official who does not agree with the action or decision
taken on a verbal protest may protest in writing to the Jury. Any athlete or
team official also has the right to submit a written protest without making
a verbal protest. All written protests must be submitted to a member of theappropriate Jury not later than 20 minutes (10 minutes for Shotgun) after thematter in question and the protest fee becomes payable. Written Protests andAppeals must be submitted on the ISSF Protest Form (see Protest Form at6.19).

6.16.4	
A Protest Fee becomes payable when a written Protest or Appeal issubmitted to a Jury member, as follows:a) Protest: 50,00 EUR;b) Appeal of Protest Decision: 100,00 EUR;c) The Protest Fee becomes payable when a completed Protest Formis delivered to a Jury Member and must be paid to the Jury Member orOrganizing Committee as soon as possible; andd) Protest fees must be returned if the Protest or Appeal is upheld, or will be
retained by the Organizing Committee if the Protest or Appeal is denied.
6.16.5

Scoring Protests
Decisions by the RTS Jury on the value or number of shots on a target are final
and may not be appealed.

6.16.5.1

Scoring Protest TimeAll scoring or results protests must be submitted within 10 minutes afterPreliminary Results are posted on the Range Scoreboard (Rule 6.4.2.i).
The time when the Scoring Protest Time ends must be shown on the Range
Scoreboard, when Preliminary Results are posted. The location to which anyscore protest must be made must be published in the Official Programme.

6.16.5.2

EST Score Protests
If an athlete protests the value of an indicated shot on an EST, the protest
will only be accepted when it is made before the next shot or series (25m
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a) If a protest is made concerning the value of a shot, the athlete will be
requested to fire another shot at the end of the competition, so that this extra
shot may be counted if the protest is upheld and the correct value of the
disputed shot cannot be determined;b) If the RTS Jury determines that a protested shot scores within two (2)decimal rings of the value of an indicated shot, the protest must not be upheld;c) If the protest concerning a shot value, other than zero (0) or failure to
register, is not upheld, a two (2) point penalty from the score of the disputed
shot will be awarded and the protest fee must be paid;d) The team official or athlete has the right to know the resolution of the
disputed shot; ande) Shots on 50m EST with an indicated value of 9.5 or higher may not beprotested in Elimination or Qualification Rounds; andf) Score protests regarding the value or number of shots are not permitted in
Finals (Rule 6.17.1.7).
6.16.6

Appeals
If there is a disagreement with a Jury decision, the matter may be appealed to
the Jury of Appeal, except that decisions by a Finals Protest Jury (6.17.1.10d) and decisions by the RTS Jury on the value or number of shots (6.16.5) arefinal and may not be appealed. Such appeals must be submitted in writing by
the team leader or a representative not later than 30 minutes after the Jurydecision has been announced. The decision of the Jury of Appeal is final.

6.16.7	
Copies of all decisions regarding written protests and appeals must be
forwarded by the Technical Delegate(s) to the ISSF Secretary General together
with his Final Report for review by the appropriate Section and TechnicalCommittees.
6.17

FINALS IN OLYMPIC RIFLE AND PISTOL EVENTS

6.17.1 	General Finals Competition Procedures. These procedures apply to Finals
in all 10m, 25m and 50m Rifle and Pistol Individual events.
Procedures applicable to specific events are shown as follows:
Rule 6.17.2 - 10m Air Rifle and 10m Air Pistol, Men and Women
Rule 6.17.3 - 50m Rifle 3-Positions Men and Women
Rule 6.17.4 - 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol Men
Rule 6.17.5 - 25m Pistol Women
Rule 6.18 – 10m Rifle and Pistol Mixed Team events
Separate procedures apply to Shotgun events, as shown in Section 6.19
6.17.1.1	Qualification for Finals. All athletes entered in an event will fire theQualification course (Rule 3.3.5 and 3.3.6.5) to determine the finalists for thatevent. The eight (8) highest-ranking athletes in the Qualification advance tothe Finals, except in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men, the six (6) highest-ranking
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produced. 10m and 50m firing points must be labelled R1-A-B-C-D-E-F-GH-R2. Targets for 25m Pistol Women Finals must be labelled A-B-R1-D-E/F-GR2-I-J. The reserve targets are designated R1 and R2.
6.17.1.3	
Reporting and Start Times. The Start Time for a Final is when the CRO
begins the commands for the first MATCH shot/series. Athletes must report to
the Finals Range Preparation Area at least 30 minutes before the Start Time.
A two (2) point/hit penalty will be deducted from the score of the first MATCH
shot/series if the athlete does not report on time. Athletes must report with theirequipment including sufficient ammunition to complete the Final, competition
clothing and a national team uniform that is appropriate to wear in the Victory
Ceremony. The Jury must confirm that all finalists are present and that theirnames and nations are correctly recorded in the results system and on thescoreboards. Juries must complete equipment checks during the reporting
period as soon as possible after the athlete reports. During Finals security
measures should be put in place to ensure the security of all equipment andathletes belongings left within the Preparation area.
6.17.1.4	Late Arrival. Any finalist who does not report to the preparation area within
10 min. after the Reporting Time may not start and will be recorded as the firsteliminated athlete and shown as DNS. If a finalist does not report, the firstelimination will begin with the seventh place, or fifth place for a 25m Rapid Fire
Pistol Men Finals.
6.17.1.5	Scoring. Qualification scores entitle an athlete to a place in a Final, but do notcarry forward. Scoring in Finals starts from zero (0) in accordance with theserules. A deduction or penalty must be applied to the score of the MATCH shot/series where the violation occurred. No score below zero (0) will be recorded(e.g. 3-1 point deduction = 2, 0-1 point deduction = 0).
6.17.1.6	Malfunctions, 10m and 50m Finals. If a finalist has an ALLOWABLE
malfunction (Rule 6.13.2) during a single shot, a maximum of one (1) min. will
be given to repair the malfunction or replace the gun, after which the athlete
will be directed to repeat the shot. If a finalist has an ALLOWABLE malfunction
in a 5-shot series and the malfunction can be repaired or the gun replaced
within one (1) min., any shots fired in that series will be counted and the athlete
will be permitted to complete the series within the time remaining when themalfunction was claimed plus additional time equal to the time required to
repair the malfunction, but not exceeding one (1) min. Finalists may have only
one ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION per Final.
6.17.1.7	Score Protests. Score protests regarding the value or number of shots are notpermitted in Finals.
6.17.1.8

EST Complaints During Finalsa) If a finalist complains that his target failed to register a shot during Sighting
shots, the athlete must be directed to fire another shot at that target. If thatshot registers, the Final will continue. If that shot does not register or if there
is a complaint regarding the failure of a paper/rubber strip to advance, theCRO must command “STOP…UNLOAD” for all finalists and the athlete withthe malfunctioning target must be moved to a reserve target. As soon as that
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b) If there is a complaint concerning an unexpected zero (0) (missing shot)
during a MATCH shot/series, the Jury (Jury Member-in-Charge, second
Competition Jury Member and one RTS) must determine whether the missing
shot actually was a miss (0) or if the target malfunctioned (the Jury may direct
the CRO to stop firing so they can examine the target). Unless the Jury finds
credible evidence that the shot missed the target, it shall direct the athlete tofire another competition shot (10m/50m), 25m Pistol Women series completion(one shot) or a 25m Rapid Fire Men series. If the extra competition shotregisters, the value of that shot shall be counted in lieu of the unexpected zero
(missing shot) and the Final shall continue. In a 25m Rapid Fire Men Final,
the score of the repeat series shall count in lieu of the hit total of the original
series.
c) If the shot fired on a target that had the unexplained miss does not register,
the athlete must be moved to a reserve target (25m RFP to another target
group). In 10m or 50m Finals, the athlete who was moved to a reserve target
must be given two (2) minutes Preparation and Sighting Time. The athlete
who is moved must, on command, be allowed to fire the missing competition
shot, series completion or refire series (25m RFP) before competition firingcontinues for all athletes.
d) During any delay in competition firing, other finalists are permitted to do
aiming exercises and dry fire. If the total delay to resolve the unexplained mississue is longer than five (5) minutes, all athletes in 10m and 50m Finals mustbe given two (2) minutes Sighting time before competition firing resumes.
6.17.1.9	Finals Range Equipment. Finals Ranges must be equipped with electronic
scoreboards that display ranked results for competition officials, athletes,
coaches and spectators; a countdown clock visible to finalists and a speakersystem. If a count-down clock is not visible to all finalists, all controlled times
must be shown on monitors clearly visible to all finalists. Chairs must be
provided for Jury Members on duty, Range Officers, coaches and eliminatedathletes who withdraw from the firing line. A table or bench must be provided
on which athletes can place their equipment before entering the Finals range
or if they withdraw from the firing line.
6.17.1.10 Finals Officials. The conduct and supervision of Finals must be done by thefollowing personnel:a) CRO. An experienced Chief Range Officer with an ISSF A or B license must
conduct Finals;b) Competition Jury. The Competition Jury must supervise the conduct ofFinals. The Jury Chairman must designate himself or one Jury Member as theJury Member-in-Charge;c) RTS Jury. One member of the RTS Jury must be present to oversee the
Finals’ results process;d) Finals Protest Jury. One member of the Jury of Appeal, the Jury Member-inCharge and one other member of the Competition Jury, as designated by theTechnical Delegate and Jury Chairman, shall act as the Finals Protest Jury andmust decide protests if any are made during a Final; no appeals against Finals
Protest Jury decisions are permitted;e) Range Officer (RO). One or two experienced Range Officer(s) will assist the
CRO by checking guns for safety, escorting finalists and their coaches to andfrom the FOP and handling any malfunction claims during the Final;

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Officer(s) to prepare and operate the ESTs and the graphic display of results
and to consult with the Juries regarding any technical problems;g) Announcer. An official designated by the ISSF or Organizing Committee
must work with the CRO and be responsible for introducing finalists,announcing scores and providing information to spectators; andh) Sound Technician. A qualified technical official must be available to operate
the sound and music system during the Final.
6.17.1.11	Finals Production and Music. The conduct of Finals must use colour,
lighting, music, announcements, commentary, staging and CRO commands
in a complete production that portrays the athletes and their competitive
performances in the most appealing and exciting ways to spectator andtelevision audiences.
6.17.1.12	Presentation of Finalists. After the Sighting Period or Series, Rifle finalists
may remain in position, but must lower their rifles from their shoulders andturn their heads towards spectators and the TV camera. All Pistol finalists
must place their guns down and turn to face the audience. The Announcer will
introduce finalists by giving the name, nation and brief information about each
Finalist. The Announcer must also introduce the CRO and Jury Member-inCharge.
6.17.1.13 Protests in Finalsa) Any protests in a Final must be verbal and immediate. Protests are made by
the athlete or his coach holding up his hand;b) There is no protest fee for a protest in a Final.
c) Any protest must be decided immediately by the Finals Protest Jury
(3.12.3.7, 6.16.6 and 6.17.1.10.d.). A decision by the Finals Protest Jury is final
and may not be appealed; andd) If a protest in a Final is not upheld, a penalty of two points or two hits must
be deducted from the score of the last shot or series.
6.17.1.14 Finals Rules and Procedures.
a) ISSF General Technical Rules or the Technical Rules for each event apply
in all cases not covered by Rule 6.17.
b) Reporting and equipment set-up. After reporting to the Preparation Area,
finalists or their coaches must be allowed to place their guns and equipmenton their firing points at least 20:00 min. before the Final start time (15:00 min.
before for 25m Pistol Finals). Gun cases and equipment containers must not
be left on the FOP. Aiming exercises are not permitted at this time. Athletesmust then return to the Preparation Area, ready to be called to the firing line for
their warm-up period and presentation. Coaches will take their allocated seatson the field of play.
c) Call to the line. An NTO will direct athletes to line up close to the Finals
Range twelve (12) minutes before the published START time. When Rifle
finalists are called from the Preparation Area to the firing line, they must walk to
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d) Safety flags. After finalists are called to the line, they may handle theirguns, get into firing positions and do holding or aiming exercises but they may
not remove safety flags or dry fire until the “PREPARATION AND SIGHTING
TIME…START” command or “PREPARATION BEGINS NOW” (25m Pistol)
command.
e) Dry firing. In Finals, dry firing is permitted only during a Preparation and
Sighting Time, Changeover and Sighting Times or a Preparation Period, exceptthat dry firing during 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Finals is permitted in accordancewith 6.17.4. Dry firing, at any other time must be penalized with a one (1) point
deduction in 10m and 50m Finals and a one (1) hit deduction in 25m Pistol
Finals.
f) Early loading. No finalist is permitted to load a rifle or pistol until the CRO
gives the command “LOAD” or „START“. This means that for the Preparationand Sighting Time, where there is no “LOAD” command, “START” is also an
authorization to load. Loading is defined as bringing a cartridge or pellet or
magazine with cartridges into contact with the gun (see 6.2.3.4).
g) Holding and aiming exercises. In Finals, holding and aiming exercises
are permitted from the time finalists are called to the line (“ATHLETES TO
THE LINE” command) until the “STOP… UNLOAD” command at the end of
the Final is given, except that holding and aiming exercises may not be done
during the presentations.
h) Firing before START or LOAD command. If a finalist in a 10m, 25m or
50m Final loads and fires a shot before the “PREPARATION AND SIGHTING
TIME…START” command or before the “FOR THE SIGHTING SERIES…
LOAD” command, he must be disqualified.
i) Firing after STOP command. If a finalist fires a shot after the“PREPARATION AND SIGHTING TIME… STOP” command or the“CHANGE-OVER AND SIGHTING TIME…STOP” command and before the“START” command for the next competition series, the shot must not becounted as a MATCH shot and a two (2) point penalty must be applied to thefirst MATCH shot.
j) 25m Pistol – early firing. If a finalist in a 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Finalfires a shot before the green light for a series comes on, the entire series mustbe scored as zero (0) hits. If a finalist in a 25m Pistol Women Final fires a shot
before the green light for a shot comes on, that shot will be scored as a missand a one (1) hit penalty will be deducted from the score of the series.
k) Firing extra shot. If a finalist fires an extra shot in a series or single shottime, the extra shot must be nullified and a two (2) point/hit penalty must be
applied to the last correct shot/series.
l) Firing inadvertently. If a finalist who is not involved in a shoot-off ormalfunction completion/refire loads and fires a shot that shot must be nullified.
There is no penalty for this inadvertent mistake.
m) Safety flags - must remain inserted in finalists’ guns until the Preparationand Sighting Time starts. Safety flags must be inserted during the presentation
and when an athlete is eliminated or the Final concludes. Athletes who are
eliminated during a Final must place their guns down on the firing point, benchor equipment box (3-Position Finals) with actions open and muzzles pointed
downrange, with safety flags inserted. A Range Officer must check all guns
to make sure safety flags are inserted. Medal winners may pose with theirguns immediately after the Finals, but no guns may be removed from the firing
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athlete inadvertently fails to insert a safety flag, a Range Officer is authorized
to correct the fault and insert a safety flag.
n) Coaching. Non-verbal coaching is permitted during all Finals. Verbal
coaching is permitted only during 3-Position Rifle Final changeover times.
o) Incorrect commands. If a Finals CRO in either an individual or mixed
team Final gives an incorrect command, such as failing to start a relay correctlyor calling STOP before all athletes have fired or completed firing, the following
procedure must take place:
If a Finals CRO in either an individual or mixed team Final gives an incorrectcommand during a single series, shots already fired must be counted.  
The CRO must reset the time clock to the original time limit and give newcommands to allow the athlete(s) who did not start or were unable to complete
firing, to fire their remaining shots.
If a Finals CRO in either an individual or mixed team Final gives an incorrectcommand during a multi-shot individual or mixed team series, shots already
fired must be counted.
The Jury-Member-in-Charge must determine how much time was remaining at
the time STOP was commanded, add 60 seconds to that time and instruct the
CRO to restart and complete the series so athletes who have shots remaining
can fire.
If any athlete misunderstands this procedure and accidentally fires too many
shots, any extra shots must be nullified and incur no penalties.
p) Presentation of Medallists. After the CRO declares “RESULTS ARE
FINAL,” the Jury Member in Charge must assemble the three medallists on
the FOP and the Announcer must recognize the medal winners by announcing:“THE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER, REPRESENTING (NATION), IS (NAME)”“THE SILVER MEDAL WINNER, REPRESENTING (NATION), IS (NAME)”“AND THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER, REPRESENTING (NATION), IS(NAME)”q) Malfunctions. Only one (1) malfunction will be allowed for each athlete
throughout the Final. Athletes may be allowed one (1) minute to repair or
replace a malfunctioning firearm to permit the Final to continue without
unnecessary delay.
r) Music. During the Final, music must be played which should be approvedby The Technical Delegate. Enthusiastic audience support is encouraged andrecommended during all Final stages.
s) Penalties. Any penalties will be applied according to ISSF rules.
t) Irregular cases. ISSF General Technical Rules will apply to matters not
mentioned in the above paragraphs. The Jury will decide irregular or disputed
matters according to General Technical Rules for each event.
u) National identification (dress code). Athletes must wear shooting clothes
consistent with the ISSF Dress Code, (Rule 6.22). Rifle athletes must display
their national identification on their shooting jackets as follows: The national
flag of the country, or the 3-letter identifier as determined by the IOC on the
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FINALS – 10m AIR RIFLE AND 10m AIR PISTOL, MEN AND WOMENNOTE: Timings in this rule are provided as guidelines. For detailed timings forthe conduct of Finals, check the “Commands and Announcements for Finals”
documents that are available from ISSF Headquarters.

a)FINALS FORMATThe Final consists of two (2) series of five (5) MATCH shots each fired ina time of 250 sec. per series (5 + 5 shots). This is followed by fourteen(14) single MATCH shots each fired on command in a time of 50 sec..
Eliminations of the lowest scoring finalists begin after the 12th shot andcontinue after every two shots until the gold and silver medals are decided.
There are a total of twenty-four (24) shots in the Final.

b)
SCORING

Scoring in Finals is done with tenth-ring (decimal) scoring. Cumulative total
scores in a Final determine final rankings, with ties broken according toshoot-off scores.
Deductions for violations occurring before the first MATCH shot will beapplied to the score of the first MATCH shot. Deductions for other penalties
will be applied to the score of the shot where the violation occurred.

c)
EQUIPMENT SET-UP
TIME
20:00 min before

Finalists or their coaches must be allowed to place guns and equipment on
their firing points not less than 20 min. before the Start Time.

d)
WARM-UP PERIOD
13:00 min before

The CRO will call finalists to the firing line thirteen (13) minutes before thestart time by commanding “ATHLETES TO THE LINE.”
After two (2) min., the CRO will start a combined Preparation and Sighting
Time by commanding “FIVE (5) MINUTES PREPARATION AND SIGHTING TIME…START.” During this time, finalists may fire unlimited sighting
shots.
At 30 sec. before the end of the Preparation and Sighting Time, the CRO willcommand “30 SECONDS.”
After five (5) minutes, the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD.” No scoreannouncements are made during sighting shots.

e)
PRESENTATION OF
FINALISTS
5:30 min. before

After the command “STOP…UNLOAD,” Rifle finalists must unload theirrifles and insert safety flags. Rifle finalists may remain in position during
the presentations, but they must lower their rifles from their shoulders andare expected to turn their heads and faces towards spectators and the TV
camera used to show the presentations. All finalists’ rifles must remain down,out of their shoulders, until the presentation of all finalists is finished.
After the command “STOP…UNLOAD,” Pistol finalists must unload
their pistols, insert safety flags, place them on the bench and turn to facespectators for the presentation.
A Range Officer must verify that gun actions are open with safety flags
inserted. After finalists’ guns are checked, the Announcer will introduce thefinalists, CRO and Jury Member-in-Charge according to Rule 6.17.1.12.

f)
FINAL
PREPARATION
TIME

Immediately after the presentation, the CRO will command “TAKE YOURPOSITIONS.”
The targets and scoreboard must be cleared for MATCH shots.
After 60 sec., the CRO will begin commands for the first MATCH series.

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1st COMPETITION
STAGE
2 x 5 Shots
Time limit: 250 sec.
for each series
Competition firing
starts at 0:00 min.

The CRO will command “FOR THE FIRST COMPETITION SERIES…
LOAD.” After 5 sec., the CRO will command “START.” Finalists have 250
sec. to fire five (5) shots.
At 250 sec. or after all finalists have fired five (5) shots, the CRO willcommand “STOP.”
Immediately after the command “STOP,” the Announcer will give 15-20
sec. of comments on the current ranking of the athletes and notable scores.
Individual shot scores are not announced.
Immediately after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “FOR THE
NEXT COMPETITION SERIES, LOAD.”
After 5 sec., the CRO will command “START.”At 250 sec. or after all finalists have fired five (5) shots, the CRO willcommand “STOP.”The Announcer will again comment on the athletes and their scores andexplain that single shots will begin and that after each second shot, thelowest ranking finalist will be eliminated.

h)
2nd COMPETITIONSTAGESINGLE SHOTS
14 x 1 Shot
Time limit: 50 sec. foreach shot

Immediately after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “FORTHE NEXT COMPETITION SHOT, LOAD.” After 5 sec., the CRO willcommand “START.”
Finalists have 50 sec. to fire each shot.
At 50 sec., or when all athletes have fired a single shot the CRO willcommand“STOP” and the Announcer will give comments about the Finalists and theirscores.
Immediately after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “FORTHE NEXT COMPETITION SHOT, LOAD.” After 5 sec., the CRO willcommand “START.”
This sequence will continue until 24 total shots (two 5-shot series and 14
single shots), are fired. At the end of the 24th shot, the CRO will command“STOP…UNLOAD.” A Range Officer must verify that gun actions are openwith safety flags inserted.

i)
ELIMINATIONS

After all Finalists have fired twelve (12) shots, the lowest ranking athlete
is eliminated (8th place). The lowest ranked finalists will continue to beeliminated as follows:
After 14 shots – 7th place
After 16 shots – 6th place
After 18 shots – 5th place
After 20 shots – 4th place
After 22 shots – 3rd place (bronze medal winner is decided)
After 24 shots – 2nd and 1st places (silver and gold medal winners are
decided)j)
TIE-BREAKING

If there is a tie for the lowest ranking athlete to be eliminated, the tied athletes
will fire an additional tie-breaking single shot(s) until the tie is broken.
For the tie-breaking shot, the CRO will immediately announce the familynames of the tied athletes and command them to fire the tie-breaking shot(s)with the normal firing procedure. The Announcer will make no comments until
the tie is broken.

k)FINALSCOMPLETION

After the two (2) remaining finalists fire their 24th shots, and if there are noties or protest, the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD” and the declare“RESULTS ARE FINAL.”
The Jury must assemble the three medallists on the FOP and the Announcer
will immediately recognize the bronze, silver and gold medal winners
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FINALS – 50m RIFLE 3-POSITIONS MEN AND WOMENa)
FINALS FORMATThe Final consists of 15 MATCH shots in each position, kneeling, prone andstanding, fired in that order. The Final starts with 3 x 5 shots kneeling with atime limit of 200 sec. per series.
After a seven (7) min. Changeover and Sighting Time, finalists fire 3 x 5 shotsprone with a time limit of 150 sec. per series.
After a nine (9) min. Changeover and Sighting Time, finalists fire 2 x 5 shotsstanding in 250 sec. per series.
The two (2) lowest ranking finalists are eliminated after 10 (2 x 5) shotsstanding.
The Final continues with five (5) single shots in standing, each in 50 sec.,with the lowest ranking athlete being eliminated after each shot until two (2)athletes remain to fire the last shot and decide the gold medal winner.
There are a total of 45 shots in the Final.

RANGE EQUIPMENT

Athletes will be provided with a box in which to place all equipment required
to change between the three positions, including extra ammunition. Theseboxes must be placed at the rear of each firing point.
Before returning to the firing line after changing their equipment, athletesmust place all unused equipment in their box in order to keep the firing point
clear. If an athlete inadvertently leaves equipment on the firing point andadopts the next position, a Range Officer may assist by discretely placing theequipment in the box before Match firing starts.
Shooting mats will be provided for each athlete to use as desired, which must
be placed at the back of each firing point when the athlete takes the Standing
position. A Range Officer may assist by tidying or collecting the unused
mats.

b)
SCORING

Scoring is done with tenth-ring (decimal) scoring. Cumulative total scoresin the Final determine final rankings, with ties broken according to shoot-off
scores.
Deductions for violations occurring before the first competition shot will
be applied to the score of the first competition shot. Deductions for otherpenalties will be applied to the score of the shot where the violation occurred.

c)
EQUIPMENT SET-UP
TIME
20:00 min before

Athletes or athletes’ coaches must be allowed to place rifles and equipmenton the firing points not less than 20 min. before the Start Time. All rifle
accessories and equipment needed to complete position changes must be
kept in a single container that remains on the athlete’s firing point during the
Final.

d)
PREPARATION AND
SIGHTINGKNEELING POSITION
13:00 min. before

The CRO will call finalists to the firing line thirteen (13) minutes before theStart Time by commanding “ATHLETES TO THE LINE.” After being called to
the line, finalists may handle their rifles, get into the kneeling position and do
holding or aiming exercises, but they may not remove safety flags or dry fire.
After two (2) min., the CRO will start a combined Preparation and Sighting
Time by commanding “FIVE MINUTES PREPARATION AND SIGHTING
TIME…START.” After this command, finalists may remove safety flags, dryfire and fire unlimited sighting shots.
At 30 sec. before the end of the Preparation and Sighting Time, the CRO willcommand “30 SECONDS.”
After five (5) min., the CRO will command “STOP… UNLOAD.”
No score announcements are made during sighting shots. After the command“STOP…UNLOAD,” finalists must unload their rifles and insert safety flags
for the presentation of the finalists. A Range Officer must verify that rifle
actions are open with safety flags inserted. Athletes may remain in position
during 3-Position Final presentations, but they must lower their rifles fromtheir shoulders and turn their heads and faces towards spectators and the TV
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PRESENTATION OF
FINALISTS
5:30 min. before

After finalists’ rifles are checked, the Announcer will present the finalists,
CRO and Jury Member-in-Charge according to Rule 6.17.1.12. All finalists’rifles must remain down, out of their shoulders, until the presentation of all
Finalists is complete, also the introduction of the CRO and Jury Member in
Charge.

f)
KNEELING POSITION
MATCH FIRING
3 x 5-shot series
Time limit: 200 sec.
for each series
Competition firing
starts at 0:00 min.

Immediately after the presentation, the CRO will command “TAKE YOURPOSITIONS,” pause 60 seconds and then command “FOR THE FIRSTCOMPETITION SERIES… LOAD.” After five (5) sec., the CRO will command“START.”
Finalists have 200 sec. to fire each five (5) shot MATCH series in kneeling.
At 200 sec. or after all finalists have fired five (5) shots, the CRO willcommand “STOP.”
Immediately after the command “STOP,” the Announcer will give 15-20
sec. of comments on the current ranking of the athletes and notable scores.
Individual shot scores are not announced.
Immediately after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “FOR THE
NEXT COMPETITION SERIES, LOAD.”
After five (5) sec., the CRO will command “START.”At 200 sec. or after all finalists have fired five (5) shots, the CRO willcommand “STOP.”
Immediately after the command “STOP,” the Announcer will give 15-20 sec
of additional comments on the rankings.
Immediately after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “FOR THE
NEXT COMPETITION SERIES, LOAD.”
After five (5) sec., the CRO will command “START.”At 200 sec. or after all finalists have fired five (5) shots, the CRO willcommand “STOP…UNLOAD.” A Range Officer must verify that rifle actions
are open with safety flags inserted.
Athletes who have completed the third series must remain in the kneeling
position but may remove the rifle from the shoulder and not begin todismantle or adjust their rifles until the changeover command is given.

g)
CHANGEOVER AND
SIGHTING
PRONE POSITION
7:00 Minutes

Immediately after the command “STOP…UNLOAD,” the CRO must starta combined Changeover and Sighting Time by commanding “SEVENMINUTES CHANGEOVER AND SIGHTING TIME…START.” After thiscommand, finalists may handle their rifles to prepare them for the prone
position, get into the prone position, remove safety flags, dry fire and fireunlimited sighting shots.
After the changeover has begun, the announcer will make comments about
the rankings and scores of the finalists after the kneeling position.
At 30 sec. before the end of the Changeover and Sighting Time, the CRO willcommand “30 SECONDS.”
After seven (7) minutes, the CRO will command “STOP.” This will befollowed by a 30 sec. pause when the Technical Officer clears the targets for
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PRONE POSITION
MATCH FIRING
3 x 5-shot series
Time limit: 150 sec.
for each series

After 30 sec., the CRO will command “FOR THE NEXT COMPETITIONSERIES…LOAD.” After five (5) sec, the CRO will command “START.”
Finalists have 150 sec. to fire each 5-shot MATCH series in prone.
The same command procedure and sequence of announcements willcontinue until finalists complete 3 x 5 shots in the prone position.
After the third series, the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD.” A Range
Officer must verify that rifle actions are open with safety flags inserted.
Athletes who have completed the third series must remain in the Prone
position but may remove the rifle from the shoulder and not begin todismantle or adjust their rifles until the changeover command is given.

i)
CHANGEOVER AND
SIGHTING
STANDING POSITION
9:00 Minutes

Immediately after the command “STOP…UNLOAD,” the CRO must start a
combined Changeover and Sighting Time by commanding “NINE MINUTESCHANGEOVER AND SIGHTING TIME…START.” After this command,
finalists may handle their rifles to prepare them for the standing position,
get into the standing position, remove safety flags, dry fire and fire unlimited
sighting shots.
After the changeover has begun, the announcer will make comments about
the rankings and scores of the finalists after the kneeling and prone positions.
At 30 sec. before the end of the Changeover and Sighting time, the CRO willcommand “30 SECONDS.”
After nine (9) minutes, the CRO will command “STOP.” This will be followed
by a 30 sec. pause when the Technical Officer clears the targets for MATCH
firing.

j)
STANDING POSITION
MATCH FIRING
2 x 5-shot series
5 x 1 shots
Time limit: 250 sec.
for each 5-shotseries, 50 sec. foreach single shot

After 30 sec. the CRO will command “FOR THE NEXT COMPETITIONSERIES…LOAD.” After five (5) sec, the CRO will command “START.”
Finalists have 250 sec. to fire each 5-shot MATCH series in standing.
The same command procedure and sequence of announcements willcontinue until the finalists have completed two (2) 5-shot series in thestanding position.
After the CRO commands “STOP” for the second series, the 8th and 7thplace finalists are eliminated. The Announcer will recognize the athletes whoare eliminated and comment on the results.
Immediately after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “FOR THE
NEXT COMPETITION SHOT, LOAD.”
After five (5) sec., the CRO will command “START.”
Finalists have 50 sec. to fire each single shot. Shot time countdown
information must continue to be available to the athletes.
At 50 sec. or after all finalists fire one (1) shot, the CRO will command“STOP.” The Announcer will recognize the athlete who is eliminated andcomment on the results.
The CRO and Announcer will continue this command and announcement
sequence until the last shot decides the gold and silver medal winners.

k)
ELIMINATIONS

The two (2) lowest-ranking finalists are eliminated after the second standing
series (40 shots total, 8th and 7th places). One (1) additional lowest-ranking
athlete is eliminated after each of the five single shots that follow.
After 41 shots – 6th place
After 42 shots – 5th place
After 43 shots – 4th place
After 44 shots – 3rd place (bronze medal winner is decided)
After 45 shots – 2nd and 1st places (silver and gold medal winners are
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TIE-BREAKING

If there is a tie for the lowest ranking athlete to be eliminated, the tiedathletes will fire an additional tie-breaking shot(s) until the tie is broken. For
tie-breaking shots, the CRO will immediately announce the family names of
the tied athletes and their firing points and command them to fire their tiebreaking shots with the normal firing procedure. The Announcer will make nocomments until the tie is broken. If the athletes in 7th and 8th place are tied,
the tie will be broken according to the highest score in the last 5-shot series
and then counting back to the next-to-last 5-shot series, etc.

m)
FINALSCOMPLETION

After the two (2) remaining finalists fire the last shot, and if there are no ties
or protest, the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD” and the declare“RESULTS ARE FINAL.”
The Jury member in charge must assemble the three medallists on the FOP
and the Announcer will immediately recognize the bronze, silver and gold
medal winners according to 6.17.1.14 p.

n)
CHANGEOVER

Athletes may not begin their changeover to the next position until the CRO
gives the command “START” for the Changeover and Sighting Time. A
warning will be given for the first violation. A two-point penalty applied on thefirst shot of the next series will be given for a second violation.

o)
COACHING

Coaches may assist finalists by bringing equipment to the firing line before
the Final or removing equipment after the Final. Coaches may not assist
athletes during the changeovers. Non-verbal coaching is permitted; verbal
coaching is only permitted during the changeover times, if the athlete steps
back to the coach (the coach may not go to the athlete).

6.17.4

FINALS – 25m RAPID FIRE PISTOL MENa)FINALS FORMATThe 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Final consists of eight (8) 5-shot 4-second
series with hit or miss scoring and the elimination of the lowest scoring
finalists, beginning after the fourth series and continuing until the eighth series
when the gold and silver medals are decided.

b)
TARGETS

Three (3) groups of five (5) 25m ESTs must be used. Two finalists are
assigned to each group. The 1.50 m x 1.50 m shooting station (firing point) for
each group is used. They must take their positions on the left and right sidesof the shooting station so that at least one (1) foot touches the line that marks
the left or right side of the shooting station as defined by Rule 6.4.11.7.

c)
SCORING

Scoring in the Final is hit or miss; each hit counts one (1) point; each misscounts zero (0) points. Any shot scoring 9.7 or higher on the 25m Rapid Fire
Pistol target counts as a hit.
Cumulative total scores (total number of hits) in the Final determine final
rankings, with ties broken according to shoot-off scores.

DEDUCTIONS

Deductions for violations occurring before the first MATCH shot will be applied
to the score of the first MATCH series. Deductions for other penalties will beapplied to the score of the series where the violation occurred.
d)
REPORTING TIME
30:00 and 20:00 min
beforeAthletes must report 30 min. before the Start Time with their equipment
and competition clothing. The Jury must complete equipment checks assoon as possible after the athlete reports. Athletes or their coaches must beallowed to place their equipment, including sufficient ammunition to complete
the Final, on their firing points not less than 20 min. before the Start Time.
Athlete equipment may include a reserve pistol that can be used to replace a
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CALL TO LINE, PREPARATION PERIODAND SIGHTING
SHOTS
10:00 min. before

The CRO will call the “ATHLETES TO THE LINE” ten (10) min. before theStart Time. After one (1) min., the CRO will begin the two (2) min. preparation
period by commanding “PREPARATION BEGINS NOW.”
After two (2) min., the CRO will command “END OF PREPARATION.”
The Sighting Series consists of five (5) shots in four (4) seconds. Immediately
after the preparation period, the CRO will command “FOR THE
SIGHTING SERIES, LOAD.” 30 sec. after the command “LOAD,” the CRO
will call the name of the first (left) athletes in each group by stating “(FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #1, FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #3,
FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #5).” After the athletes’ names are announced,
they are allowed to place magazines in their pistols and prepare to fire.
15 sec. after calling the names of finalists 1, 3 and 5, the CRO will command“ATTENTION” and turn the red lights on. These athletes must bring their
pistols to the READY position (see 8.7.2). The green lights will come on after
seven (7) sec. After the four (4) sec. firing period, the red lights will come on
for 10-14 sec. (while targets are prepared for the next series). During this 1014 sec. period, athletes may view their monitors.
After the Technical Officer signals that the targets are ready, the CRO will
announce “(FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #2, FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE#4, FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #6).” After the athletes’ names areannounced, they may put magazines in their pistols and prepare to fire.
Fifteen (15) sec. later, the command “ATTENTION” will be given and thetiming procedure for that series will proceed.
After the four (4) sec. firing period, the red lights will come on for 10-14 sec.
During this 10-14 sec. period, athletes may view their monitors.
No score announcements will be made for the sighting series. After all
finalists complete their sighting series, they must place their unloaded pistolswith safety flags inserted on the bench and turn to face the spectators for thepresentation. A Range Officer must verify that pistol actions are open andthere are no cartridges in the chambers or magazines.

f)
PRESENTATION OF
FINALISTS
4:45 min. before

After finalists’ pistols are checked, the Announcer will introduce the athletes,
CRO and Jury Member-in-Charge according to Rule 6.17.1.12.

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DETAILED
PROCEDURE FORCOMMANDS AND
FIRING
Competition firing
starts at 0:00 min.

Each Final MATCH series consists of five (5) shots in four (4) seconds. For
each series, all finalists remaining in the competition will shoot separately andin succession. The order of firing for all series is from left to right.
Immediately after the presentation, the CRO will command “TAKE YOURPOSITIONS.”
15 sec. after the presentation, the CRO will command “LOAD.” After thecommand “LOAD,” athletes have one (1) min. to load two (2) magazines(Rule 8.7.6.2 d does not apply in a Final). Only one (1) “LOAD” commandis given before the start of the first MATCH series. During the entire Final,
athletes may continue to load magazines as required.
After the command “LOAD,” athletes may do aiming exercises, arm lifts or
dry firing, except when the other athlete in the 5-target group is firing. During
this time the athlete on the right in the 5-target group may take his pistol in
his hand to prepare, but he may not do aiming exercises, arm lifts or dry
firing. After the athlete on the left has fired, he must place his pistol down andstep to the rear of the shooting station or not move while the athlete on theright fires his series.
One (1) min. after the command “LOAD,” the CRO will call the name of thefirst athlete by stating “(FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #1).” After the athlete’s
name is announced, he may put the magazine in his pistol and prepare to
fire.
15 sec. after calling the name of the first athlete, the CRO will command“ATTENTION” and turn the red lights on. The first athlete must bring his
pistol to the READY position. The green lights will come on after a delay ofseven (7) sec. After the four (4) sec. firing period, the red lights will come on
for 10-14 sec. (recycling time of the targets).
During this 10-14 sec. period, the CRO will report the score for that series(e.g. “FOUR HITS”).
Immediately after the first athlete’s score is announced and the Technical
Officer signals that the targets are ready, the CRO will announce “(FAMILY
NAME OF ATHLETE #2).” 15 sec. later, the command “ATTENTION” will begiven and the timing procedure for that series will proceed. After that series,
the CRO will report the score. The other athletes will continue to fire in orderuntil all athletes remaining in the competition have fired that series. There will
be a 15-20 sec. pause after all athletes complete one (1) series. During thispause, the Announcer will comment on the current ranking of the athletes, thebest scores, athletes who were eliminated, etc.
For the second series, the CRO will announce “(FAMILY NAME OF
ATHLETE #1)” and continue this procedure until all finalists have fired four(4) series.

h)
ELIMINATIONS

After all finalists fire the fourth series, the lowest-ranking athlete is eliminated(6th place). One (1) additional athlete is eliminated after each series that
follows.
After 5 series – 5th place
After 6 series – 4th place
After 7 series – 3rd place (bronze medal winner is decided)
After 8 series – 2nd and 1st places (silver and gold medal winners are
decided.)i)
TIE-BREAKING

If there is a tie for the lowest ranking athlete to be eliminated, the tied athletes
will fire additional tie-breaking four (4) sec. series until the tie is broken. For
all tie-breaking series, the athlete on the left starts.
For the tie-breaking series, the CRO will immediately call the name of the first
tied athlete by stating “(FAMILY NAME OF ATHLETE #1)” and the normal
firing procedure applies. The Announcer will make no comments until the tie
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After the two (2) remaining finalists fire the eighth series, and if there are noties or protest, the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD” and the declare“RESULTS ARE FINAL.”
The Jury must assemble the three medallists on the FOP and the Announcer
will immediately recognize the bronze, silver and gold medal winners
according to 6.17.1.14 p.
Before any finalist or his coach may remove a pistol from the firing line, theRange Officer must check the pistol to be sure its action is open with a safety
flag inserted, magazine removed and magazines unloaded. Pistols must beboxed before they are taken from the firing line.

k)
LATE SHOTS

If an athlete fires a late shot or does not shoot at all five (5) targets in time, adeduction of one (1) hit for each overtime or unfired shot will be taken fromthe score for that series. The shot(s) will be marked with “OT.”l)
READY POSITION(8.7.2, 8.7.3)

If the Jury determines that an athlete raises his arm too soon, or does not
lower it sufficiently, the athlete must be penalized by a deduction of two(2) hits in that series (Green Card). In a Final, no warning will be given. In
case of repetition, the athlete must be disqualified (red card). To decide a
READY position violation, at least two Competition Jury Members must givea sign (e. g. raising a flag) showing that an athlete raised his arm too quickly
before a penalty or disqualification is imposed.

m)
MALFUNCTIONS(8.9)

Malfunctions during the sighting series may not be claimed or refired. Only
one malfunction (ALLOWABLE or NON-ALLOWABLE) may be claimed
during the MATCH series. If a malfunction occurs during a MATCH series,
a Range Officer must determine if the malfunction is ALLOWABLE or NONALLOWABLE. If the malfunction is ALLOWABLE, the athlete must repeat
the series immediately, while the other finalists standby, and will receive thescore of the repeat series. The athlete has 15 seconds to be ready for the
repeat series. For any further malfunction, no repeat series is permitted andthe hits that are displayed will be counted.
If the malfunction is NON-ALLOWABLE, a penalty of two (2) hits must be
deducted from the score for that series.

6.17.5

FINALS – 25m PISTOL WOMENa)
FINALS FORMATThe 25m Pistol Women Final consists of ten (10) 5-shot rapid-fire series
with hit or miss scoring and the eliminations of the lowest scoring finalists,
beginning after the fourth series and continuing until the tenth series when
the gold and silver medals are decided.

b)
TARGETSTwo (2) groups of five (5) 25m ESTs must be used. The targets are labelled
A-B-R1-D-E-F-G-R2-I-J. In the Final, eight (8) finalists are assigned topositions A-B-D-E-F-G-I-J according to a random draw.

c)
SCORINGThe Final starts from zero (0). Scoring is hit or miss; each shot within the hitzone is scored as one hit. Any shot scoring 10.2 or higher on the 25m Rapid
Fire Pistol target counts as a hit.
During the Final, results are cumulative with each athlete’s final ranking
determined by the total number of hits. If two or more athletes are tied for aplace to be decided, they will fire additional series until the tie is broken.

DEDUCTIONS

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Deductions for violations occurring before the first MATCH shot will beapplied to the score of the first MATCH series. Deductions for other penalties
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REPORTING TIME
30:00 and 20:00 min.
beforeAthletes must report at least 30 min. before the Start Time with theirequipment and competition clothing. The Jury must complete equipment
checks as soon as possible after each athlete reports. Athletes or theircoaches must be allowed to place their equipment, including sufficientammunition to complete the Final, on their firing points not less than 20 min.
before the Start Time. Athlete equipment may include a reserve pistol thatcan be used to replace a malfunctioning pistol (safety flag must be inserted).

e)
CALL TO LINE,
PREPARATIONPERIOD
AND SIGHTING
SHOTS
12:00 min. before

The CRO will call “ATHLETES TO THE LINE” twelve (12) min. before Start
Time. After one (1) minute, the CRO will start the two (2) min. preparation
period with the command “PREPARATION BEGINS NOW.”
After two (2) min., the CRO will command “END OF PREPARATION.”
The sighting series consists of five (5) shots fired in the standard Rapid Firesequence (Rule 8.7.6.4). Immediately after the preparation period, the CRO
will command “FOR THE SIGHTING SERIES, LOAD.” After this command
athletes may place loaded magazines in their pistols and prepare to fire.
60 seconds after the command “LOAD,” the CRO will command“ATTENTION” and turn the red lights on. Athletes must bring their pistols to
the READY position (Rule 8.7.2). After seven (7) sec. the first three (3) sec.
green lights will come on. After the series, the CRO will command“STOP…UNLOAD.”
No score announcements are made after the sighting series. After thecommands “STOP…UNLOAD,” Finalists must unload their guns, insert
safety flags, lay them down or place them on the bench and turn to facespectators for the presentation. A Range Officer must verify that pistol actions
are open with safety flags inserted.

f)
PRESENTATION OF
FINALISTS
6:15 min. before

After Finalists’ guns are checked, the Announcer will present the athletes,
CRO and Jury Member-in-Charge according to Rule 6.17.1.12.

g)
DETAILED PROCEDURE FORCOMMANDS AND
FIRING
Competition firing
starts at 0:00 min.

Immediately after the presentation, the CRO will command “TAKE YOURPOSITIONS.”
15 sec. later, the first MATCH series will start and the CRO will command“LOAD.” Finalists have one (1) min. to load two (2) magazines (Rule 8.7.6.2
d. does not apply for the Final).
Only one (1) “LOAD” command is given before the start of the first MATCH
series. During the entire Final, athletes may continue to load magazines as
required.
One (1) min. after the command “LOAD,” the CRO will command “FIRSTSERIES…READY.” After this command, athletes are allowed to place
magazines in their pistols and prepare to fire.
15 sec. after the command “READY,” the CRO will command “ATTENTION”
and turn the red lights on. Athletes must bring their pistols to the READY
position (Rule 8.7.2). After seven (7) sec., the green lights will come on for
the first three (3) sec. rapid-fire series. After the series is completed, the CRO
will command “STOP.”
After the command “STOP,” the Announcer will give comments about the
finalists’ rankings and scores.
15 sec. after the Announcer finishes, the CRO will command “NEXT
SERIES…READY.” After 15 sec., the CRO will command “ATTENTION.”
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ELIMINATIONS

After all finalists fire the fourth series, the lowest-ranking athlete is eliminated(8th place). One (1) additional athlete is eliminated after each subsequent
series:After 5 series – 7th place
After 6 series – 6th place
After 7 series – 5th place
After 8 series – 4th place
After 9 series – 3rd place (bronze medal winner)
After 10 series - 2nd and 1st places (silver and gold medal winners) are
decidedi)
TIE-BREAKING

If two (2) or more athletes have the same score (total hits) for a place to beeliminated, tied athletes must fire additional tie-breaking 5-shot rapid fire
series until the tie is broken.
If there is a tie, the CRO will immediately announce the family names of
the tied athletes and command them to fire the tie-breaking series with thenormal firing procedure. The Announcer will make no comments until the tie
is broken.

j)FINALSCOMPLETION

After the tenth series, and if there are no ties involving 1st and 2nd places,
the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD” and “RESULTS ARE FINAL.”
The Jury must assemble the three medallists on the FOP and the Announcer
will immediately recognize the bronze, silver and gold medal winners
according to 6.17.1.14 p.

k)
READY POSITION(8.7.2)

If the Competition Jury determines that an athlete raises her arm too soon, or
does not lower it sufficiently, the athlete must be penalized by a deduction of
two (2) hits in that series (Green Card). In a Final, no warning will be given.
In case of a second violation in a Final, the athlete must be Disqualified(Red Card). To decide a READY position violation, at least two Competition
Jury Members must give a sign (e. g. raising a flag or card) showing thatan athlete raised her arm too quickly before a penalty or disqualification is
imposed.

l)
MALFUNCTIONS(8.9.1)

Malfunctions during the Sighting series may not be claimed or completed.
Only one malfunction (ALLOWABLE or NON-ALLOWABLE) may beclaimed during a Final. If a malfunction occurs during a MATCH series, a
Range Officer must determine if the malfunction is ALLOWABLE or NONALLOWABLE. If the malfunction is ALLOWABLE, the athlete must complete
the series immediately while the other finalists stand by. The athlete has 15
sec. to be ready for the series completion. For any further malfunctions, noseries completion is permitted and the hits that are displayed will be counted.

6.17.6

Victory Ceremonies
A Victory Ceremony to honour gold, silver and bronze medal winners must
be conducted as soon as possible after each Final in accordance with Rule3.9.6. ISSF standards for the conduct of Award Ceremonies are provided in
the document Guidelines for Accreditation, Finals Ranges and Award
Ceremonies that is available from ISSF Headquarters.

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RIFLE AND PISTOL MIXED TEAM EVENTS

6.18.1

10m Air Rifle and 10m Air Pistol events

6.18.1.1	This Rule provides special technical rules for the 10m Air Rifle and Air Pistol
Mixed Team events.
6.18.1.2

Mixed Team Composition
Two (2) Athletes from the same nation (1 male and 1 female).

6.18.1.3

National identification / Dress codea) The athletes from each nation must display their National identification on
their shooting clothing as follows:b) Rifle: The name of the country denoted by 3 letters as determined by the
IOC on their jacket pocket on the side which is turned to the audience. If the
NOC is already on the shooting jacket, a National Flag should be placed or
attached to the pocket facing the audience.
c) Pistol: The name of the country denoted by 3 letters as determined by the
IOC should be placed on the sleeve of the T-shirt/sports jacket on the sidewhich is turned to the audience.

6.18.1.4

Mixed Team Entriesa) Nations may enter a maximum of two teams in one Championship as
per ISSF entry rules. Team members may be changed for other athletes
registered in the Championship not later than 12:00 hours on the second day
before the day of the Mixed Team competition. Any team that fails to confirm
the registration of team members by this deadline, the team members will beentered by random from those eligible and subsequently cannot be changed.
b) The entry fee for each team is EUR 170.00 (Rule 8.4.2 Gen. Regs.).

6.18.1.5

Competition Format
10m Mixed Team events will be conducted in two stages:a) QUALIFICATIONb) FINAL (Consisting of Stage 1, when the Bronze Medal is decided and Stage2, when the Gold/Silver Medal is decided)

6.18.1.6

Mixed Team Scores
Scores and rankings are based on the total scores of the two team members.

6.18.1.7

Coachinga) During Qualification, non-verbal coaching is allowed,b) During the Final, each team is allowed one (1) Coach who must be seated
where he/she can have access to and can communicate with their athletes.
The Coach may request a “Timeout” by raising a hand immediately after thecompletion of a round whilst the announcements are being made. This may
be requested once only during the Final. The Coach may approach and speak
to his/her athlete(s) on the firing line, for a maximum time of one (1) minute,commencing when the Coach reaches the athletes.
c) The time will be controlled by the Jury member in Charge, who mustannounce “Time” when the one minute has expired, and the Coach must
immediately return to his/her seat. If a “Timeout” is requested by one team, theCoach of the other team may also approach and speak to his/her athlete(s) at
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the same time. This does not affect the opportunity of the other team to request
their own Timeout.
6.18.1.8

Firearm Malfunctionsa) Malfunctions in Qualification will be governed according to Rule 6.13.
b) Malfunctions in the Final Medal Matches will be governed according to Rule6.17.1.6. (Only one (1) allowable malfunction is permitted for each team during
the Medal Match).

6.18.1.9

EST Complaints and Score Protestsa) EST complaints during the Qualification will be decided according to Rule6.16.5.2.
b) See Rule 6.17.1.8 for EST complaints during Finals.

6.18.1.10 Protestsa) Protests during the Qualification will be decided according to Rule 6.16.
b) Protests made during Finals will be decided by the Finals Protest Jury
according to Rules 6.17.1.10.d and 6.17.1.13.
6.18.1.11 Medal Ceremonies
Medal Ceremonies for Mixed Team events will be conducted according to Rule6.17.6.
6.18.2QUALIFICATION

6.18.2.1

Location
Mixed Team Qualifications will be fired on the Qualification Range in one ormore relays.

6.18.2.2

Allocation of firing pointsa) The firing points of the teams will be allocated by a random computer draw
according to Rule 6.6.6.
b) Teams from the same nation must not be positioned next to each other.
c) Members of each team shoot next to each other with the female athlete on
the left.

6.18.2.3

Call to Linea) For each Qualification relay, the Chief Range Officer will call the athletes tothe line twenty (20) minutes before the scheduled start time.
b) Athletes will be allowed ten (10) minutes to set up their equipment on their
allocated firing points.
c) Athletes may not unbox their rifle/pistol nor place any equipment on theirfiring points until the CRO calls them to the line.
d) After athletes are called to the line, they are permitted to handle their rifle/
pistol, remove safety flags, dry-fire and carry out holding and aiming exercises
before the start of the Preparation and Sighting Time.
e) In the Final, athletes may not remove the safety flags or dry fire until the
Preparation and Sighting Time starts.

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Preparation and Sighting Time
Athletes must be allowed ten (10) minutes Preparation and Sighting Time withunlimited sighting shots before the start of the match.
a) The Preparation and Sighting Time must be timed to end approximately
thirty (30) seconds before the official starting time of the match.
b) Pre-competition checks by the Range Officers must be completed during
the ten (10) minutes before the Preparation and Sighting Time starts;c) The Preparation and Sighting Time begins with the command“PREPARATION AND SIGHTING TIME…START”. No shot may be fired
before the command “START”;
d) If an athlete fires a shot before the “START” command for Preparation and
Sighting time, the first competition shot must be scored as a miss, (0). If safety
is involved the athlete may be disqualifiede) After nine minutes and thirty seconds of the Preparation and Sighting Timehave elapsed, the CRO must announce “30 SECONDS”;
f) At the end of the Preparation and Sighting Time, the Chief Range Officer
must command, “END OF PREPARATION AND SIGHTING…STOP”. There
must be a brief pause of approximately thirty (30) seconds when the Target
Officer will reset the targets for match firing, and;g) If an athlete fires a shot after the command, “END OF PREPARATION AND
SIGHTING…STOP” and before the “MATCH FIRING…START” command,the shot must not be counted as a match shot. The same procedure as in d)will apply.

6.18.2.5

Number of Match Shots and Time Limita) In Qualification, each team member will fire thirty (30) match shots (60total shots per team), with a time limit of thirty (30) minutes. Each athlete fires
independently of their partner.

6.18.2.6

Scoring
In the Qualification rounds, decimal ring scoring (Rule 6.3.3.1) will be used
for the 10m Rifle Mixed Team event. Full ring scoring will be used for the 10m
Pistol Mixed Team event.

6.18.2.7

Team Rankinga) The scores of each team member will be added together and the teamresults will be ranked.
b) Ties will be broken by applying Rule 6.15.5 (total of the two team member
scores).
c) The four (4) top-ranked teams will proceed to the Finals.
d) Teams ranked 3rd and 4th will compete against each other in the Final
Part 1.
e) Teams ranked 1st and 2nd will compete against each other in the Final
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FINAL
The Final consists of Stage 1 to decide the Bronze Medal followed by Final
Stage 2, to decide the Gold/Silver Medals. The procedure for conducting both
Final Parts will be the same, with appropriate wording used by the CRO ineach case.

6.18.3.1

Location
10m Rifle and Pistol Mixed Team Finals must, if possible, be fired on a Finals
Range. Results monitors visible to both members of each team must be
available on the FOP.

6.18.3.2

Procedurea) New Bib numbers will be allocated to be worn during the Final. They will be
issued at Reporting Time.
b) Athletes in Final Stage 1, or their Coaches, must be allowed to place theirequipment on their designated firing-points at least fifteen (15) minutes before
the scheduled Start time. They must then leave the range and wait to be called
to the line.
c) No bags or transport-boxes may be left on the Field of Play.

6.18.3.3

Finals Officials
The conduct and supervision of Mixed Team Finals will be in accordance with
Rule 6.17.1.10.

6.18.3.4

Reporting and Start Timesa) The Start Time for the Final is when the CRO begins the commands for the
first competition shot for Final Stage 1.
b) All eight athletes who qualify for the Final must report to the Finals Range
Preparation Area, with all necessary equipment, at least thirty (30) minutes
before the Start Time of Final Stage 1. A two-point (2) penalty will be deductedfrom the score of the first competition series if one or two team members do
not report on time. Each team may be accompanied by one Coach.
c) If an athlete or Team reports later than twenty (20) minutes before the Start
Time, the Team will not be allowed to start and will be ranked 4th if in Final
Stage 1, or 2nd if in Final Stage 2.
d) Juries must complete equipment checks during the reporting period and assoon as possible after each athlete reports.
e) Athletes in Final Stage 1, or their Coaches, must be allowed to place theirequipment on their designated firing-points at least fifteen (15) minutes before
the scheduled Start time. They must then leave the range to wait to be called
to the line.
f) Teams for both Parts of Final must be assembled in firing point order, for thecall to the line, ten (10) minutes before the Start Time of Stage 1.
g) If the Victory Ceremony is scheduled after the Final, all athletes must reportwith a national team uniform appropriate for a Victory Ceremony.

6.18.3.5

Allocation of firing pointsa) For the Final Stage 1, the team ranked third after Qualification should takepositions on firing points B and C, with the team ranked fourth on firing points F
and G.

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F and G.
c) Team members may change positions for the Medal Matches. If a change
is desired, the team Coach must inform the RTS Jury which team member willshoot on the left and which team member will shoot on the right, before theend of Protest time when Preliminary Qualification scores are posted.
6.18.3.6

Scoringa) All shots in the Finals, (both Rifle and Pistol) will be scored with decimalscoring.
b) The team with the highest combined score in each round, compared against
the other team in the Final, wins two (2) points.
c) In case of equal scores each team receives one (1) point.
d) The first team to reach sixteen (16) points or more will win the relevant FinalPart.
e) In case of a tie where both teams have scored at least sixteen (16) points,
the Final will continue with one (1) additional shot fired by both members ofeach team to decide the tie.
f) If the scores are still tied the teams will continue to shoot additional shots oncommand until the tie is broken.

6.18.3.7

EST Complaints during Finalsa) During the Sighting time, if a team member or coach complains, or a
Range Official observes that a paper strip is failing to advance, the CRO must
command athletes to stop shooting and direct the Technical Officer to fix the
problem. The sighting time must then be re-started.
b) If a team member complains that his target fails to register or that there isan unexpected zero or unexplained miss, the following steps must be taken:c) The Jury Member in Charge must direct the athlete whose target
malfunctioned to fire another shot. If the additional shot registers, the value ofthe additional shot will be counted and the missing shot will be ignored. If theadditional shot does not register, the Jury must stop the competition and movethe athlete to a reserve target.
d) If an athlete is moved to a reserve target, when ready to resume, all athletes
will be given two (2) minutes of unlimited sighting shots. The athlete who was
moved will then fire his/her match shot in fifty (50) seconds and the competition
will continue.

6.18.3.8

Call to LineTeams for both Final Parts will enter the FOP one at a time. As each Team
enters the FOP the Announcer will introduce them to the spectators. Athletesmust stand in front of their designated firing points, facing the audience,and remain in that position until all have been presented, including the Jury
Member in Charge, and the Chief Range Officer.
Teams for the Final Stage 2 will return to the Preparation area.

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After one (1) minute, the CRO will command:“FIVE MINUTES PREPARATION AND SIGHTING TIME…START”. After four(4) minutes and thirty (30) seconds, the CRO will announce: “30 SECONDS.”
After five (5) minutes, the CRO will command “STOP…UNLOAD.”
6.18.4

FINAL PROCEDUREa) One (1) minute after the end of Preparation and Sighting time, the CRO willcommand:b) “FOR THE FIRST COMPETITON SHOT, LOAD…five (5) seconds…
START”.
c) Each team member will fire a single shot in a maximum time of fifty (50)seconds.
d) Either athlete may fire first.
e) The CRO may call “STOP” after all athletes have fired.
f) Immediately after the command “STOP,” the team with the highest
combined score of each round will be announced together with the number ofpoints awarded.
g) The Announcer will give 15-20 seconds of comments on the current rankingof the teams and notable scores. Individual shot scores are not announced.
h) The firing sequence will be repeated until the relevant Final Part is decided.

6.18.4.1

Final Stage 1 Completiona) As soon as the Bronze Medal is decided, the CRO will command “STOP...
UNLOAD” if there are no protests or ties, he will declare “RESULTS ARE
FINAL”. The announcer will declare the Bronze Medal Winning team.
b) A Range Officer must verify that the rifle/pistol actions are open with thesafety flags inserted.

6.18.4.2

Change-Over between Final Stage 1 and Stage 2a) The athletes in Stage 1 must leave the Field of Play to place their rifles/
pistols in a safe place in the Reporting Area but may return to sit and watch
Final Stage 2 in their allocated seats.
b) After at least five (5) minutes, from the Bronze Medal being decided andafter the targets have been checked by the RTS Jury and the CRO has
declared, “Range clear”, athletes for Final Stage 2 and/or their Coaches,must be allowed to place their equipment on their firing-points.
c) They must then leave the range to wait to be called to the line.

6.18.4.3

Final Stage 2 Completiona) As soon as the Gold/Silver medals are decided the CRO will command“STOP...UNLOAD” declare “RESULTS ARE FINAL” and the announcer will
declare the Gold and Silver Medal Winning teams.
b) A Range Officer must verify that the rifle/pistol actions are open with thesafety flags inserted.
c) The Gold and Silver Medallists must be joined on the Field of Play by the
Bronze medallists and the Jury will line them up, as in the Individual Finals, forofficial photographs and announcements. Athletes may be allowed to hold theirrifles/pistols for the photographs so the Bronze medallists must retrieve them

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6.18.4.4

Finals Production and Musica) During the Qualification stage music must be played.
b) During the Medal Matches music must be played.
c) The Technical Delegate should approve the music programme. Enthusiastic
audience support is encouraged and is recommended during the Medal
Matches.

6.18.4.5

Irregular or disputed matters
ISSF General Technical Rule 6.17 will apply to matters not mentioned in theabove rules. Irregular or disputed matters will be decided by the Jury according
to General Technical Rules for each event.

FINALS FOR SHOTGUN EVENTS
6.19

FINALS IN OLYMPIC SHOTGUN EVENTS
Finals may be conducted either on a separate range designated as a Finals
Range and not used for Qualification competition or on one of the ranges used
for Qualification competition.

6.19.1

FINALS IN INDIVIDUAL SHOTGUN EVENTS

6.19.1.1

TRAP and SKEET

6.19.1.2

GeneralThe Trap and Skeet individual events consist of two stages: Qualification and
Final.

6.19.1.3

Qualification
The Qualification stage will be conducted according to the Competition
Procedures specified in the current Shotgun rules (Trap, section 9.8 and Skeet,
section 9.10).

6.19.2

FINALS FORMATPROCEDURES APPLYING TO TRAP & SKEET INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

6.19.2.1

Finals Format:a) The full programme (General Regulations, 3.3.5) must be fired in each
Olympic event as a Qualification for the Finals. The six (6) highest-ranking
athletes in the Qualification advance to the Finals;b) Finals consist of finalists firing at a series of target sequences, with
progressive eliminations beginning after all finalists have fired at the required
number of targets (25 or 20 targets, depending upon the event) and continuing
until the gold and silver medals are decided;c) Finalists start at zero; scores from the Qualification are not carried forward.

6.19.3General Finals Requirements

6.19.3.1

Reporting Time:a) Athletes in the Final must report to the Finals Range not later than 30
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minutes before the Final Start Time;b) A two (2) point penalty will be deducted from the score of the first hits in the
Final if the athlete does not report on time;c) Athletes must report with their equipment, competition clothing and anational team uniform that may be worn in the victory ceremony. The Jurymust confirm that all finalists are present and that their names and nations
are correctly recorded in the results system and on the scoreboards. Juries
must complete cartridge and equipment controls as soon as possible after theathletes report; andd) Any finalist who does not report for the start of the Athlete Presentation will
not start and will be ranked last in the Final.
6.19.3.2	Start Time. The Start Time for the Finals is when the Referee command“READY” is given for the first competition shot.
6.19.3.3	Start Positions and Bib Numbers. New bib numbers (1-6) must be issued
for the Finals. Starting positions in Finals are assigned according to the
Qualification ranking, with the highest ranking athlete having bib number 1. Inshoot-offs to decide medals, athletes must shoot in bib number order (lowest
number shoots first).
6.19.3.4	
Test Firing and Showing Targets. Before the start of the Finals, targets must
be shown and the finalists must be permitted to test fire.
6.19.3.5

Finals Facilities & Special Equipment(see ISSF Guidelines for Organizers for detailed requirements).
a) The Finals Range must have a large spectator stand and a designatedreporting area where cartridge controls can be done, where finalists can report.
b) Finals Ranges must be equipped with the following equipment:• A speaker system for use by the Announcer/Commentator and the sound/music technician.
• Seating for Jury members, the Coaches/Team Officials and the Finalists.
• An electronic, colour scoreboard (see ISSF Guidelines for Organizers fordetailed requirements).
• An electronic timing system (to control preparation time limits).
• Seating and table for the score keeper.
• A big clock positioned in a place where it can be observed by athletes andofficials.
• A Walkie-talkie for communication between the Referees/Jury/Technical
Officials.

6.19.3.6

Finals Officials.
The following personnel shall conduct and supervise the Final:a) Referee:An experienced official with an ISSF Shotgun Referee’s licence, appointed
by the Chief Referee, in consultation with the Jury, must conduct the Final.

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does not have any athlete(s) in the Final;b) Assistant Referees & Timing System Referee:
Two Referees must be appointed as Assistant Referees to assist and advise
the Referee in charge. An additional Referee must be appointed to manage
the electronic timing device. A further additional Referee must be appointed tokeep a manual scoreboard. All Referees shall be selected by the Chief Referee
from the appointed Competition Referees. It is the responsibility of the Chief
Referee to ensure that the appointed Referee, Assistant Referees and Timing
System Referee are present at the Finals Range on time to conduct the Final.
c) Jury-Member-in-Charge:
One (1) Jury member must be designated, by the Jury Chairman, as the JuryMember-in-Charge of the Final.
d) Competition Jury:
The Competition Jury must supervise the conduct of the Final. One (1) Jurymember must be designated as the Jury-Member-in-Charge, of the Final;e) Finals Protest Jury,
Composed of three (3) persons:
The Jury Member-in-Charge and two (2) other members of the Competition
Jury, as designated by the Jury Chairman (can be also the Jury Chairman),
who must decide any protests that may be made during the Final. Theirdecision is final.
f) Technical Officer:
The Official Results Provider appoints the Technical Officer to prepare andoperate the technical scoring system and the graphic display of results. In caseof technical problems that may influence the Final, he will contact the JuryMember-in-Charge and the Referee directly so appropriate decisions may betaken quickly;g) Announcer/Commentator:
An Announcer/Commentator designated by the ISSF or the Organizing
Committee must be responsible for introducing finalists, announcing scoresand providing information to spectators.
h) Sound Technician:A technical official responsible for operating the sound and music system
during competitions.
6.19.3.7

Finals Production and Musica) The conduct of a Final must use music, announcements, commentary,
staging and commands in a total sports presentation that portrays the athletes
and their competitive performances in the most appealing and exciting ways tospectator and television audiences.
b) The Technical Delegate in consultation with the Jury should approvethe music programme. Enthusiastic audience support is encouraged and isrecommended during the Finals.

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these procedures. The Technical Rules for each event also apply to the Finals
except where differences are described in this Rule (Rule 9.17).
6.19.4.1	
Trap. Finalists shoot one shot only at each target. Finalists occupy stations
1-2-3-4-5-6 in Bib Number order (6.19.6.3, lowest Bib Number on Station 1).
After each athlete has shot on a station, he must move to the next station
to fire in sequence on that station. A timing system to control the 12-second
preparation time limit must be used. Each Final consists of a series of target
sequences followed by progressive eliminations that continue until the goldand silver medals are decided, as follows:a) After the six finalists complete a normal round of 25 targets, the 6th place
athlete is decided;b) After the five remaining finalists shoot at another 5 targets and complete
30 targets, the 5th place athlete is decided;c) After the four remaining finalists shoot at another 5 targets and complete
35 targets, the 4th place athlete is decided;d) After the three remaining finalists shot at another 5 targets and complete
40 targets, the 3rd place (bronze medalist) athlete is decided;e) The 5-target sequences in b), c) and d) above consists of 2 left, 2 right and1 straight randomly selected targets for each finalist.
f) And after the two remaining finalists shoot at another 10 targets andcomplete 50 targets, the gold and silver medals (1st and 2nd places) will bedecided, in case of a tie there is an immediate shoot-off.
g) The 10-target sequence in f) above consists of 4 left, 4 right and 2 straightrandomly selected targets for each finalist.
6.19.4.2	Skeet. Finalists will shoot on each station in bib number order. A timing
system to control the 30-second preparation time limit must be used.
Each Final consists of series of target sequences followed by progressive
eliminations that continue until the gold and silver medals are decided, as
follows:a) All six finalists will shoot, in sequence, at 20 targets, with one regular
double and one reverse double on station 3, one regular double on station 4,
one regular double and one reverse double on station 5, one regular double
and one reverse double on station 3, one reverse double on station 4 andone regular double and one reverse double on station 5. After the six finalists
complete 20 targets, the 6th place athlete will be decided;b) The five remaining finalists will shoot another 10 targets, with one regular
double and one reverse double on station 3, one regular double on station 4
and one regular double and one reverse double on station 5. After 30 targets,the 5th place athlete will be decided;c) The four remaining finalists will shoot another 10 targets with one regular
double and one reverse double on station 3, one reverse double on station 4
and one regular double and one reverse double on station 5. After 40 targets,the 4th place athlete will be decided;d) The three remaining athletes will shoot another 10 targets, with one regular
double and one reverse double on station 3, one regular double on station 4
and one regular double and one reverse double on station 5. After 50 targets,the 3rd place athlete (bronze medalist) will be decided;

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double and one reverse double on station 3, one reverse double on station 4
and one regular double and one reverse double on station 5. After 60 targets,the gold and silver medal winners (1st and 2nd places) will be decided, in caseof a tie there is an immediate shoot-off; andf) On station 4, the Referee must inform the first finalist whether the double isa regular double or a reverse double.
6.19.4.3	
Tie-Breaking (Shoot-off) Procedures. Ties for places three through six will
be broken according to the bib number order (Qualification ranking). If there
is a tie for Gold and Silver medal places, the shoot-off will begin immediately
and there will be no showing of targets or test firing. The shoot-off will be
conducted according to these procedures:a) Trap. The athletes must line up behind Station 1 in bib number order.
Starting on Station 1, they must each shoot at regular targets until the tie isbroken according to the following sequence: Station 1 left target, Station 2
right target, station 3 left target, Station 4 right target, Station 5 left target, thenStation 1 again this time shooting at a right target and so on. Only one (1) shotis permitted at each target. After shooting, the athlete must move to the rear of
the athlete who has yet to shoot.
b) Skeet. The tied athletes must line up behind Station 3 in bib number order.
The athletes must shoot one regular Double; if the tie is not broken with thefirst Double, they must shoot one reverse Double on that station; if the tie is notbroken they advance to Station 4 to shoot one regular Double, and if the tie is
not broken one reverse Double; this sequence continues on Station 5 and thenback to Station 3, etc. until the tie is broken.
6.19.5

Procedure For Conducting Finals

Time

Stage

Procedurea)
30:00
minutes
beforeFinalists Report for
Cartridge Control

Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring that their athletes
report at the Finals Range on time (Rule 6.19.3.1). The
Jury will instruct the finalists to place all of their cartridges
in numbered boxes (corresponding with bib numbers). The
Jury will select cartridges for cartridge control and conduct
equipment inspections. Cartridge checks must be completed
before the presentation. Athletes may leave the FOP andmust return 15:00 min. before the start of the Final. No
additional cartridges may be brought to the FOP.

b)
10:00
minutes
beforeTarget Showing and
Test Firec)
5:00 minutes
beforeAssemble forIntroductions

The six (6) finalists, the Referee and the Jury Member-inCharge must report to a designated presentation area in thecentre of the range.

Introduction of
Finalists

The Announcer will introduce, in bib number order (withnumber one on the right, as they face the audience), thefinalists by giving the name, nation and brief information
about each finalist. The Announcer must also introduce theReferee and the Jury Member-in-Charge.

d)
4:00 minutes
beforeThe Referee will authorize the finalists to complete theirwarm-ups and test fire shots and show the targets according
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1:00 minute
beforef)Competition
firing starts
at
0:00 min.

Final Preparation

Start of Final

One (1) minute before the first Finals shot, the Referee will
instruct the finalists to go to their shooting stations.
The Referee will instruct the first athlete to begin with thecommand “READY.” Each athlete in Trap has twelve (12)seconds to call for each target. In Skeet, on every station,
each finalist has thirty (30) seconds after occupying thestation to call for and fire at Doubles.
In Trap Finals, scoreboard pauses will occur after all finalists
have fired at 10 and 20 targets and subsequently after every
5 targets. In Skeet Finals, scoreboard pauses will occur after
all athletes have completed one station.

g)
Scoreboard Pausesh)Finals Completion

Television productions will use this pause to display current
scores and rankings for spectators. The Announcer will
make brief comments about the athletes and scores and, as
appropriate, recognize the athletes who are eliminated or
announce that a tie-breaking shoot-off will take place. After
5-25 seconds, the Referee will instruct the first athlete to start
the next shots with the command “READY.”
If there is no tie for the gold medal, the Jury Member-inCharge will immediately declare “RESULTS ARE FINAL.”
If there is a tie, the Jury Member-in-Charge will direct theReferee to conduct the tie-breaking shoot-off until the tie isbroken.
After the tie is broken, the Jury Member-in-Charge must
immediately declare “RESULTS ARE FINAL.”
After the Jury Member-in-Charge declares “RESULTS ARE
FINAL,” the Announcer must immediately recognize themedal winners by announcing:i)
After Medals are Decided

6.19.6“THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER, REPRESENTING (NATION),
IS (NAME).”“THE SILVER MEDAL WINNER, REPRESENTING(NATION), IS (NAME).”“THE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER, REPRESENTING(NATION), IS (NAME).”(Rule 6.17.1.14 p)

Malfunctions during the Finala) If the Referee decides that a disabled shotgun, or the malfunctioning of
the shotgun or ammunition, is not the fault of the athlete, the athlete must be
given not more than three (3) minutes in which to repair the shotgun or obtain
another approved shotgun, or replace his ammunition. If this cannot be done
within three (3) minutes, the athlete must withdraw.
b) After the malfunction is corrected or the athlete withdraws, the Final must
continue. A withdrawn athlete’s final ranking will be determined by the total
number of targets hit when the malfunction occurred.
c) An athlete is allowed a maximum of two (2) malfunctions during a Final,
including any shoot-offs, whether or not he has tried to correct the malfunction.
d) Any regular target(s) on which any further malfunction occurs will be

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6.19.7

Protests during the Finala) If an athlete disagrees with a Referee’s decision regarding “HIT,” “LOST,”“NO TARGET” or “IRREGULAR” target(s), he/she must act immediately
before the next athlete fires, by raising an arm and saying “PROTEST.”b) The Referee must then temporarily interrupt the shooting and after hearing
the opinions of the Assistant Referees, make his decision. No protest will be
accepted after the next athlete fires.
c) Any other protest by the athlete or coach will be decided by the Finals
Protest Jury immediately. The decision of the Finals Protest Jury is final andcannot be appealed.
d) If a protest in a Final for any matter other than Referee decisions on “HIT,”“LOST,” “NO TARGET” or “IRREGULAR” targets is lost, a penalty of two (2)points must apply to the last two (2) “HIT” targets.
e) No protest fee applies in Finals.

6.20

SHOTGUN SKEET MIXED TEAM EVENT

6.20.1

GENERALa) Mixed Teams consist of two team members, one male and one female
from the same nation. Both Mixed Team members should wear the same
competition clothing with national colours and identification.
b) In one Championship, nations may enter a maximum of two (2) Mixed
Teams in one Mixed Team event, as per ISSF General Regulations.
c) Mixed Team members may be changed for other athletes already registeredin the Championship not later than 12:00 hours on the second day of theindividual competition before the day of the Mixed Team competition.
d) The Mixed Team event consists of two stages: Qualification and Final.

6.20.2QUALIFICATIONa) The Qualification will be conducted according to the Competition Procedures
and Rulings as specified in the current ISSF Shotgun rules for Skeet (section
9.10) unless otherwise specified in these rules.
b) Team squadding will be done by a random draw. The two members of each
Mixed Team must be squadded to fire next to each other in the same squad,with the male firing first and the female second. Teams from the same nation
shall not be in the same squad. Athletes will wear the same Bib numbers as
those worn in the individual competition.
c) Each member of the Mixed Team will shoot 75 targets, in 3 rounds of 25
targets each – (3 rounds X 25 targets = 75 targets X 2 athletes = Total 150
targets for each team).
d) After the end of the Qualification, the ranking of the Mixed Teams will bedecided by the combined results of the 2 members of each Mixed Team (1male & 1 female) 75 X 2 = 150 (as per ISSF Shotgun Rules 9.14.5.1).
e) The four (4) highest-ranking Mixed Teams after qualification and any
eventual shoot-offs will qualify for the Final (Stage 1 and Stage 2).
f) Any ties for places 1 to 4 will be decided by a shoot-off on station 4 only, as
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g) After the Qualification stage and any eventual shoot-offs, new Bib numbers(11-12, 21-22, 31-32, 41-42) will be distributed to the top 4 qualified Mixed Teams.
h) The ranking of tied Mixed Teams in 5th place or below not decided by ashoot-off will be established on the basis of the ISSF Shotgun Rules 9.14.5.1 &9.15.3.4
6.20.3

PROCEDURE DURING SHOOT-OFFS AFTER QUALIFICATIONa) The starting positions in the shoot-offs of tied Mixed Teams after thequalification will be decided by the Qualification Ranking (highest ranking
Mixed Team to shoot first, followed by the lower ranked team(s)).
b) The starting positions in the shoot-offs, of teams with perfect ties or ties thatcannot be broken by the count back rule will be decided by draw.
c) Before the shoot-offs, athletes will observe the targets (one normal and one
reverse double) and test fire.
d) Each Mixed Team Coach/Team Official must designate which team member(male or female) will shoot first and which team member will shoot second. The
order of shooting between the two members of each team (as decided by the
Coach/Team Official) must remain the same throughout the shoot-off.
e) The shoot-off will be conducted only on station 4.
f) The athletes of the highest-ranking Mixed Team in the order designatedby the Coach/Team Official must line up behind the station. The athlete
designated to shoot first (male or female) must shoot at a regular double
followed by the second member of the team who will also shoot at a regular
double. The athletes of the other Mixed Team(s) must then do likewise andeach shoot at a normal double in their designated order. The Mixed Team(s)with the lower number of hits, out of the 4 shots (2+2=4), will be eliminated andwill take the lower place.
g) If the tie(s) is(are) not broken, the same procedure will continue on the same
station in the same order but with reverse doubles. The athletes (who will shootfirst and who will shoot second) will remain the same throughout the shoot-off,as per d) above.
h) If still the tie(s) is(are) not broken, then the shoot-off will continue on thesame station, with the same sequence (shooting first at normal and then atreverse doubles) with the higher ranked Mixed Team shooting first followed by
the other Mixed Team(s), until the tie(s) is(are) broken.
i) The preparation time limit is 15 seconds monitored by an electronic timer
managed by a Referee selected from among the appointed Referees.
j) In case of several shoot-offs, the lower position shoot-offs will be shot first.

6.20.4

FINALa) The Final is in two parts consisting of Final Stage 1 to decide the Bronze
medal and Final Stage 2 to decide the Gold/Silver Medals.
b) Final Stage 1:
Composed of the Mixed Teams in positions 3 and 4 after Qualification or any
eventual shoot-offs.
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Composed of the Mixed Teams in positions 1 and 2 after Qualification or any
eventual shoot-offs.
d) Final Stage 1 will be shot first followed by Final Stage 2.
e) The Final Stages 1 and 2 must be conducted on the Finals Range.
6.20.4.1

Competition Format of Mixed Team Skeet in Final.
a) The starting positions in the Final are decided by the Bib number of each
Mixed Team on the basis of their qualification ranking and any eventual shootoffs after qualification (the lower Bib number team to shoot first followed by thehigher Bib number team).
b) Before the start, athletes will be allowed to test fire only. There will be no
showing of targets, as this will be conducted during the presentation of all thequalified Mixed Teams in the Final.
c) The preparation time limit, on each station is 30 seconds monitored by anelectronic timer managed by a Referee selected from among the appointed
Referees.
d) The 2 Mixed Teams (composed of 4 athletes) will start from 0 and compete
on stations 3, 4, 5, 3, 4 and 5 until the winners are decided as follows:e) The Mixed Team with the lower Bib number will shoot first, starting fromstation 3 and followed by the second Mixed Team. The two athletes from each
Mixed Team will each shoot, in Bib number order, 2 doubles (1 normal and 1
reverse double), 4 shots (8 shots per Mixed Team).
f) The shooting sequence (which team will shoot first) will alternate
between the two Mixed Teams, after each station (i.e., on station 4 the 2ndteam will shoot first followed by the 1st team. On station 5 the 1st team willshoot first followed by the 2nd team and so on).
g) The combined scores for each team after each station will be carriedforward to the next station.
h) This process will continue in sequence on stations 3,4,5,3,4 and 5 (6stations) and the Mixed Team with highest combined score will be the winner.
i) If the shooting sequence is completed on all 6 stations and there is a tiedscore, then the winning Mixed team will be decided by a shoot-off, as perprocedures specified in 9.20.3.3 below.

6.20.4.2

Procedure of Mixed Team Skeet During Shoot-offs in Final.
a) The starting positions in the event of a shoot-off in Final Stages 1 and 2 will
be decided by the Bib number of each team. The lower Bib number team willshoot first followed by the second team.
b) The athletes of each Mixed Team will shoot in Bib number order, one behindthe other. This order of shooting between the two members of each team mustremain the same throughout the shoot-off.
c) The shoot-off will be conducted on stations 3, 4, 5.
d) The athletes of the Mixed Team with the lower Bib number must line up
behind station 3 and each shoot at a normal double in Bib number order. Then
likewise the athletes of the second team will each shoot at a normal double in
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(2+2=4) will be the winner. If the tie is not broken the same sequence must
continue on the same station but with reverse doubles.
e) If the tie is not broken on station 3, the same procedure will continue in thesame order and sequence on station 4, if tie still not broken, then station 5,with the members of each Team shooting first at normal and then at reverse
doubles until the tie is broken.
f) If the tie remains, athletes will continue to shoot in the same sequence but
starting with reverse and then normal on stations 3, 4 and 5 until the tie isbroken.
g) The preparation time limit is 15 seconds monitored by an electronic timer
managed by a Referee selected from among the appointed Referees.
h) There will be no target observation or test fire before the shoot-offs in a
Final.
6.20.4.3

MIXED TEAM SKEET PROCEDURES.

6.20.4.4

Coaching Timeout
In the Final (Stages 1 and 2), while shooting is in progress, Coaches/Team
Officials, without disturbing the athletes, may request from the Jury Member in
Charge, one (1) Coaching Timeout for a maximum duration of one (1) minute.
The Jury Member in Charge will then, at the turn of that team’s athlete(s) tofire, without disturbing the shooting procedure decide when to stop shooting
and allow the Coach/Team Official to approach and speak to the his/her
athletes, on the shooting station. The other Coach/Team Official may, during
this time, also approach and speak to his/her athletes without losing theopportunity for a timeout. The Jury Member in Charge must control the time.

6.20.4.5

Reporting Times and Cartridge Controla) The members of the four (4) qualified Mixed Teams in the Final or theirrepresentatives (Coaches or Team Officials) must report to the Finals Range(at the designated area) for cartridge control at least 30 minutes before thescheduled Start Time of the Final (Stage 1). At this time the Jury will distributethe Bib numbers to all the athletes of the four (4) qualified Mixed Teams.
b) The Equipment Control Jury will instruct the members of each Mixed
Team or their representatives (Coaches or Team Officials) to place all of theircartridges in numbered boxes (corresponding to the Bib numbers of theirTeam). The Equipment Control Jury will select cartridges to be checked andseal the boxes in the presence of the Team members or Coach/Team Official
and conduct equipment inspections. Cartridge checks must be completed
before the presentations.
c) The members of the Qualified Mixed Teams must present themselvesto the Finals Range, 15 minutes, before the start of the Final (Stage 1), forpreliminaries and presentationd) No additional cartridges may be brought to the FOP.
e) A two (2) hit penalty will be deducted from the score of the first series of thefirst athlete, if any of the Mixed Team’s cartridges are not presented 30 minutes
before the start of the Final (Stage 1) or if either of the Team members does
not report 15 minutes before the start of the Final (Stage 1). Any team that
does not report at the time of the Presentations will not be allowed to take partin the Final and will be awarded the 4th place (if in Stage 1) or the 2nd place (ifin Stage 2).

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Target Observation – Presentation – Test Firea) After reporting at the range, the athletes of the Qualified Mixed Teamsof Final Stage 1 will be allowed to take their cartridges from the boxes (theathletes of the Final Stage 2 will not be allowed at this stage to take theircartridges). Then, all four (4) Qualified Mixed Teams will be asked to go to theshooting stations for aiming exercises and target observation only (no test fire).
b) All the members of the Qualified Mixed Teams will be allowed to observe
the targets.
c) After aiming exercises and target observation, the Qualified Teams of the
Final Stage 2 will be asked to be seated at the designated area. The athletesof the Qualified Teams of the Final Stage 1 together with their Coaches orTeam Officials will assemble in a designated area to the side of the range,
to await being called for presentation. The teams will line up in Bib number
order. The Qualified Teams in Final Stage 1 will enter the field of play (female
athlete first – male athlete second) followed by their Coach/Team Official andthe announcer will introduce them to the spectators. The Teams must remain
facing the spectators until all have been presented, including the Jury Member
in Charge and the appointed Referee who must be positioned in the middle ofthe two teams.
d) The Mixed Teams, will line up, in Bib number order, in the following order:
Female athlete – Male athlete – Coach/Team Official.
e) The Jury member in Charge must make sure, that the Teams areassembled in the correct order.
f) The Final will be conducted in the order specified in rule 6.20.1.d).
g) It should be noted that after completion of the Final Stage 1 the athletes
for Final Stage 2, will take their cartridges from their boxes. The finalists, their
Coaches or Team Officials, the Jury member in Charge and the appointed
Referee will be presented in the way specified in d) above. After presentation
the athletes will go to the shooting stations and test fire after which the Match
will begin.
h) At the end of the Final the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalists are assembled
by the Jury Member in Charge, on the field of play for official photographs andannouncement, (Rule 6.17.1.14 p) s

6.20.4.7

Music and Audience Support
During the Final, music must be played. The Jury should approve the music
selected. Enthusiastic audience support is encouraged and is recommended
during the matches.

6.20.4.8

Malfunctions During Final (Parts 1 and 2).
a) If the Referee decides that a disabled shotgun, or the malfunctioning of
the shotgun or ammunition, is not the fault of the athlete, the athlete must be
given not more than three (3) minutes in which to repair the shotgun or obtain
another approved shotgun, or replace his ammunition. If this cannot be done
within three (3) minutes, the athlete (Mixed Team) must withdraw. After the
malfunction is corrected, the Final must continue.
b) If a withdrawal of a team occurs during Final Stage 1 or 2 the remaining
Mixed Team must be declared as the winner.
c) A Mixed Team is allowed a maximum of two (2) malfunctions during a Final,
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including any shoot-offs, whether or not there was an attempt to correct themalfunction.
d) Any regular target(s) on which any further malfunction occurs will bedeclared “LOST” whether or not the athlete attempted to fire.
6.20.5

Protest During Final (Stages 1 and 2).
a) If an athlete disagrees with a Referee’s decision regarding “HIT,” “LOST,”“NO TARGET” or “IRREGULAR” target(s), the athlete must act immediately,
before the next athlete fires, by raising an arm and saying “PROTEST.”b) The Referee must then temporarily interrupt the shooting and after hearing
the opinions of the Assistant Referees, make his decision. No protest will be
accepted after the next athlete fires.
c) Any other protest by the athlete or coach will be decided by the Finals
Protest Jury immediately. The decision of the Finals Protest Jury is final andcannot be appealed.
d) If a protest in a Final for any matter other than Referee decisions on “HIT,”“LOST,” “NO TARGET” or “IRREGULAR” targets is lost, a penalty of two (2)points must apply to the last two (2) “HIT” targets, of the athlete (Mixed Team).

6.20.5.1

Colour of Targets
Qualification: Normal targets
Final: Flash targets

6.20.5.2

Irregular or Disputed Casesa) The General Technical Rules will apply to matters not mentioned in theabove paragraphs.
b) Irregular or disputed matters will be decided by the Jury according to theGeneral Technical Rules or other relevant Rule for each event.

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FORMS
Forms to be used in conducting ISSF Championships are provided on thefollowing pages as follows:a) PROTEST FORM (Form P)b) APPEAL FORM (Form AP)c) Range Incident Report Form (Form IR)d) Scoring and Results Office Score Notification Form (Form CN)e) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Malfunction Score Computation Form
(Form RFPM)
f) 25m Standard Pistol Men Malfunction Score Computation Form (FormSTDP)g) Dress/Advertising Code Violation Warning Form (Form DC)

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PROTEST FORM

P

Protest Information (To Be Completed By Athlete or Team Official)
Event:
Protest to Jury:Date

and timeof action or decision being protested.

Action or Decision Being Protested (describe in writing):

Reason for Protest (also list ISSF Rules concerned):

Protest Submitted By:
The personal data provided by you is only used for the processing of your Protest. By submitting
the Protest, you confirm that you have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection Regulation as
published in the „Rules“ section on www.issf-sports.org
Name and Signature

Protest RECEIPT (To Be Completed By Official Receiving Protest)
Protest received: Date:
Amount Fee Paid:

Time:
Received by:

Printed Name and Signature of official receiving protest:

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JURY DECISION (TO BE COMPLETED BY JURY CHAIRMAN)
The Jury met on

at
Date:

The protest wasupheldto consider the protest.
Time:

o

/

deniedoReason for Jury Decision:

Jury Chairman:

Name and Signature
Notification to the Protester:
Date:
Time:
Fee retained / returned:

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APPEAL OF A JURYDECISION TO THE JURY
OF APPEALAP

To Be Completed By Team Leader Or Representative
If there is continued disagreement with a Jury decision, the matter may be appealed to the Jury ofAppeal. A copy of the previous Protest Form (P) must be attached.
Reason for Appeal:

Appeal Submitted By:
The personal data provided by you is only used for the processing of your Appeal. By submitting
the Appeal, you confirm that you have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection Regulation as
published in the “Rules” section on www.issf-sports.org
Name – Nation – Signature
Appeal information (To Be Completed By Official Receiving Appeal)
Appeal received:

Date:

Amount Fee Paid:

Time:
Received by:

Printed Name and Signature of official receiving protest:

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JURY OF APPEAL DECISION (TO BE COMPLETED BY JURY CHAIRMAN)
The Jury of Appeal met on

at
Date:

The protest wasupheld

upheldto consider the protest.
Time:

o

/

deniedoReason for Jury of Appeal Decision:

Jury Chairman:

Name and Signature

Notification to the Appellant:
Date:
Time:
Fee retained / returned:
Name and Signature

The decision of the Jury of Appeal is Final.

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RANGE INCIDENTREPORT FORM

IR

Incident Report Serial Number:(A record must be kept in Range Register)
Date of Incident:
Event:

Time of Incident:
Relay:

Firing Point:

Athlete’s Name:
Bib Number:Stage:
Nationality:

Series:Brief Details of Incident:

Applicable ISSF Rules:
Penalty imposed:
Signature of Range
Officer Initiating Report:

Printed
Name:

Time:

Signature ofCompetition Jury
Member:Printed
Name:

Time:

Signature of RTS
Officer:

Printed
Name:

Time:

Signature of RTS Jury
Member:Printed
Name:

Time:

Signature of Ranking
Technical Officer:

Printed
Name:

Time:

Score Amendment
Reference:

Ref:

NOTE: When completed by the Range Officer and Jury, a copy of this form must be sent to theRange (EST) Control Room immediately.

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EVENT:CNDATE:ELIMINATION /QUALIFICATION:

RELAY:PRELIMINARYRESULT
POSTED BY(NAME):TIME:

PROTEST TIME ENDED AT:

TIME:

THERE WERENO PROTESTS(NAME):RESULTS CONFIRMED:OR...
PROTEST SUBMITTED(SEE ATTACHED PROTEST FORM)

TIME PROTEST RECEIVED:RESULTS NOT YET CONFIRMEDSIGNATURE OF
RTS OFFICER:

TIME:

SIGNATURE
OF RTS JURYMEMBER:

TIME:

SIGNATURE
OF RANKINGTECHNICALOFFICER:REF:

NOTE: When completed by the RTS Officer, a copy of this form must be sent to theRange (EST) Control Room immediately.

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25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Men Malfunction Score
Computation
Stage and Relay/

Series
and
8s

Time
Stage

/

6s

Firing Point
NumberAthlete’s Name

Bib Number

Nationality

1st

/

/

4s

2nd

Form
RFPM

Time ofMalfunction

Date

For ALLOWABLE malfunction insert “AM,” for NON-ALLOWABLE insert “NAM 0,” for UNFIREDSHOTS insert “0” – only for misses, or for shots not fired on each single target in both series:
Shot:
Series:Left
MonitorMonitorMiddleMonitorMonitorRight Monitor

Total

Competition
Malfunction
Repetition
Final Score(Final Score equals the total of the lowest value score in each column.)
If second part of a ten shotseries, the total of the previous(first) five shots must berecorded; if not, leave blank.

Previous five shotscore:

Correct
ten shotscore:

Range Officer’s
Signature

Range Officer’s
Name (Printed)

Range Jury
Member‘s Signature

Range Jury
Member’s Name
(Printed)

RTS Officer’s
Signature

RTS Jury Member’s
Signature

Confirmation of Manual
Intervention of Computer Resultat Ranking Computer

Technical Officer’s
Signature

RTS Jury Member’s Signature

Correction Reference
Number

NOTE: When completed by the Range Officer and Jury, a copy of this form must be
sent to the Range (EST) Control Room immediately.

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Men Malfunction Score
Computation
Relay

Series

1st / 2nd / 3rd
/ 4th

and

Time Stage

Form
STDP

Time ofMalfunction

150 / 20 / 10 sec

Firing Point
NumberAthlete’s
Name

Bib Number

Nationality

Date

For ALLOWABLE malfunction insert “AM,” for NON-ALLOWABLE insert “NAM 0,” for UNFIREDSHOTS insert “0” – only for misses, or for shots not fired (by shot number) on the target in both
series:
Shot:

1

2

3

4

5

Total

Series:Competition
Malfunction
Repetition
Final Score(Final Score is the total of the five lowest value shot-scores overall.)If second part of a ten
shot series, the total of theprevious (first) five shotsmust be recorded; if not, leaveblank.

Previous five
shot score:

Range Officer’s
Signature

Range Officer’s
Name (Printed)

Range Jury Member‘s
Signature

Range Jury
Member’s Name
(Printed)

RTS Officer’s
Signature

RTS Jury Member’s
Signature

Confirmation of Manual
Intervention of Computer
Result at Ranking Computer

Technical
Officer’s
Signature

RTS Jury Member’s
Signature

Correction
Reference
NumberCorrect ten
shot score:

NOTE: When completed by the Range Officer and Jury, a copy of this form must be
sent to the Range (EST) Control Room immediately.

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THE ISSF DRESS CODE
ISSF Rule General Technical Rule 6.7.5 states:“It is the responsibility of athletes, coaches and officials to appear on therange dressed in a manner appropriate for a public sports event. Clothingworn by athletes and officials must comply with the ISSF Dress Code.”This Rule is the foundation of the ISSF Dress Code.

6.22.1

GENERALAll sports are concerned with the images they present to youth, the public
and media. Olympic sports, in particular, are judged by whether their athletes,
coaches and officials present professional images that demonstrate theirbest qualities. Shooting’s ability to grow as a sport, to attract new participants
and fans and to secure its status as an Olympic sport are affected by how its
athletes and officials’ dress. This ISSF Dress Code provides regulations andguidelines for the implementation of Rule 6.7.5.

6.22.2DRESS REGULATIONS FOR ATHLETES

6.22.2.1	All clothing worn by athletes in Training, Eliminations, Qualifications and Finals
must be clothing that is appropriate for wear by athletes in international-classsports competitions. Athletes’ clothing must convey positive images of shooting
athletes as Olympic sport athletes.
6.22.2.2	When they appear in competitions, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Running Target
athletes should wear sports-type clothing that incorporates or displays national,
NOC or National Federation colours and emblems. Appropriate clothing
for wear during competitions includes training suits, tracksuits or warm-up
uniforms, etc. as issued by National Federations or NOCs.
6.22.2.3	Members of a team participating in a Team event should wear the same
uniform reflecting the nation they represent.
6.22.2.4	During Victory Ceremonies or other ceremonies, athletes are required to be
dressed in their official national uniform or national training suits. For teams,
all members of the team must wear appropriate national uniforms. If an athlete
reports for a Victory Ceremony without a national team uniform, a Jury member
may delay the ceremony and require the athlete to change into appropriate
clothing before the ceremony can proceed.
6.22.2.5	Rifle athletes’ clothing must comply with Rifle Clothing Regulations describedin Rule 7.5. If they do not wear special shooting trousers or shoes, the clothingworn during competitions must comply with this ISSF Dress Code.
6.22.2.6	During all Pistol training and competition, women are required to wear dresses,
skirts, divided skirts, shorts or trousers, and blouses or tops (must cover thefront and back of the body and be over each shoulder). Men are required towear full-length trousers or shorts and long or short sleeved shirts. Athletes are
not permitted to wear any form of performance enhancing clothing. All athlete
clothing must comply with the ISSF Dress Code (Rule 6.7.5 and 6.22).
6.22.2.7	Shotgun athletes must comply with Shotgun Clothing Regulations described inRule 9.13.1.
6.22.2.8	If shorts are worn during competitions, the bottom of the leg must be not morethan 15cm above the centre of the knee cap. Skirts and dresses must also
comply with this measurement.

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PROHIBITED ITEMS

6.22.3.1	Prohibited clothing items for competitions and Victory Ceremonies include bluejeans. Also, jeans or similar trousers in colours not appropriate, camouflage
clothing, sleeveless T-shirts, shorts that are too short (see 6.22.2.8), ragged
cut-off shorts, trousers with patches or holes as well as shirts or trousers with
non-sporting or inappropriate messages (see Rule 6.12.1, no propaganda ispermitted). Sporting colours should be national uniform colours. If national
colours are not worn, non- appropriate colours that must be avoided are
camouflage, plaids, khaki, olive or brown.
6.22.3.2	Athletes may not wear sandals of any type or remove their shoes (with orwithout socks).
6.22.3.3	Changing clothes must be done in designated areas and not on the field ofplay. Changing on the firing points or in the ranges is not permitted.
6.22.3.4	All clothing must comply with ISSF Eligibility, Commercial Rights, Sponsorshipand Advertising Rules regarding the display of manufacturer and sponsor
marks. During the Olympic Games compliance with IOC Rule 50 is required.
6.22.4DRESS REGULATIONS FOR COACHES AND OFFICIALS

6.22.4.1	The ISSF Dress Code applies to ISSF Jury Members and National Technical
Officials including Range Officers and Shotgun Referees. The ISSF Dress
Code also applies to coaches when they are working on the field of play during
training, competitions or Finals.
6.22.4.2	Unless the organizer provides special official clothing, Jury members shouldwear dark trousers, or skirts, with light coloured shirts with collars and long or
short sleeves. If, due to the climate, a warm sweater or jacket is necessary it
should preferably be of a dark colour. In warm climates, lightweight trousers
are recommended. Dark normal shoes or sporting shoes are recommended.
6.22.4.3	While on duty, Jury Members must wear the approved ISSF red Jury vests thatare available from ISSF Headquarters.
6.22.4.4	While on duty, Shotgun Referees must wear the ISSF official blue Referee
vests that are available from ISSF Headquarters.
6.22.4.5	Competition officials and coaches may not wear any prohibited clothing items
that are described in paragraph 6.22.3 above.

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6.22.5	DRESS REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, COMMENTATORS AND
TV CAMERA CREWS.
6.22.5.1	Accredited photographers, Commentators and TV camera crews with accessto the FOP must respect the ISSF Dress Code because they are working in the
public view.
6.22.5.2	Photographers and TV cameramen should not wear sleeveless shirts, cut-offs,
gym or running shorts. If they wear shorts, they must wear socks and shoes.
6.22.5.3	Photographers working on the FOP must wear the official POOL or NONPOOL PHOTOGRAPHER bib/vest that is issued by the ISSF. Photographer
vests will bear the ISSF logo and may bear one sponsor logo not bigger thanthe ISSF logo. Photographer vests are numbered so photo coordinators or the
ISSF Technical Delegate can identify photographers.
6.22.5.4	TV cameramen working on the field of play must wear the official TV
CAMERAMAN bib/vest. These vests must bear the ISSF logo and have easily
distinguishable numbers on the front and back of the bib vest so that TV
cameramen can be identified.
6.22.5.5	Photographers and TV cameramen are not allowed to wear any other vest or
jacket displaying advertising while working on the field of play.
6.22.6DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

6.22.6.1	ISSF Equipment Control, Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun Juries are responsible for
enforcing ISSF Clothing Regulations and the ISSF Dress Code.
6.22.6.2	During ISSF Championships, ISSF Juries will issue written warnings withrequests to correct clothing violations for first violations. Athletes who receive
written warnings and do not correct clothing violations (change clothing) will bedisqualified. Juries will normally give warnings during equipment inspection ortraining. Juries may allow an athlete to complete Pre-Event Training (Shotgun
or 25m Pistol) before changing if sufficient time to change is not available. No
athlete will be permitted to participate in a Qualification or Final competition or
in a Victory Ceremony while wearing inappropriate or prohibited clothing.
6.22.6.3	Before and during the competitions, Juries must use the ISSF Dress/
Advertising Code Violation Warning Form (Form DC) to inform Dress orAdvertising Code violators and to request corrective action.

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CODE VIOLATIONWARNINGDC

Incident Report Number:(A record must be kept in Range Register)
Date of Violation:

Time of Violation:

Athlete’s Name:
Bib Number:

Nation:Description of Dress/Advertising Code Violation:

Corrective Action Required:

Signature of Jury Member:

Printed Name:Time:

IMPORTANT: Athletes who receive a Dress/Advertising Code Violation Warning may
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INDEX

10m Air Pistol –Target

6.3.4.6

10m Air Rifle –Target

6.3.4.3

10m Air Rifle + Pistol Mixed Team Events

6.18

10m Events – Specific Rules for 10m Air Gun Events

6.11.210m Indoor Air Gun Ranges

6.4.3.3 c

10m Ranges – Firing Point Standards

6.4.1010m Ranges – Light Measurements

6.4.1410m Running Target – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.4.16.2

10m Running Target –Target

6.3.4.825m and 50m Indoor Ranges

6.4.3.3 d

25m and 50m Precision Pistol –Target

6.3.4.525m EST – Control Sheets

6.3.5.425m Events – Targets - RFP

6.3.4.425m Events – Targets - Precision

6.3.4.525m Exposure Times

6.4.1225m Outdoor Ranges – Open to the Sky

6.4.3.3 g

25m Ranges – Dimension of Firing Points

6.4.11.7

25m Ranges – Equipment of Firing Points

6.4.11.10

25m Ranges – Screens between the Firing Points

6.4.11.8

25m Ranges – Sections (Groups)

6.4.11.3

25m Ranges – Firing Point Standards

6.4.1125m Rapid Fire Pistol Event – Allocation of Firing Points

6.6.6.2

25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event – Groups of Targets

6.4.11.3

25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event –Target

6.3.4.4

25m Targets – Exposure Times

6.4.1225m Targets – Letters on the Targets

6.4.3.625m Timing of Electronic Scoring Targets

6.4.13300m Electronic Scoring Targets – Crossfires

6.11.6.9 c

300m Outdoor Ranges – Open to the Sky

6.4.3.3 e

300m Ranges - Firing Point Standards

6.4.8

300m Rifle –Target

6.3.4.1

50m Outdoor Ranges – Open to the Sky

6.4.3.3 f

50m Ranges - Firing Point Standards

6.4.9

50m Rifle –Target

6.3.4.2

50m Running Target –Target

6.3.4.7

Abbreviations used in Results Lists

6.14.4.2

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6.13.4

Aiming Exercises - 10m and 50m

6.11.1.1 f

Allocation of Firing Points – 10m Events

6.6.6 f / 6.6.6 g

Allocation of Firing Points – 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

6.6.6.2

Allocation of Firing Points – Basic Principles

6.6.6

Allocation of Firing Points – Eliminations Events on Outdoor Ranges

6.6.6.1

Allocation of Firing Points – Equal Conditions

6.6.6 c

Allocation of Firing Points – Range Constraints

6.6.6 b

Allocation of Firing Points – Running Target (Rule 10.7.3.1)

6.6.6.5

Allocation of Firing Points – Shotgun (Rule 9.11.2.3)

6.6.6.4

Allocation of Firing Points – Supervised by the Technical Delegate

6.6.6 aAllocation of Firing Points – Teams – More than one Relay

6.6.6 gAllowable Malfunctions

6.13.2.1

Alteration of a Gun or Equipment

6.7.9.4

Annulment of a Shot

6.11.6.9

Annulment of a Shot – The Athlete did not fire: Confirmed

6.11.6.9 a / 6.11.6.7

Annulment of a Shot – The Shot is reported by another Athlete

6.11.6.9 b

Appeals

6.16.6

Appeals – Post Competition Test DSQ

6.7.9.3

Application of ISSF Rules

6.1.2

Appropriate Dress for a Public Event – Clothing Regulations

6.7.5 / 6.20

Backing Cards and Control Sheets 50m / 300m

6.3.5.5

Backing Targets – 25m

6.3.5.3

Backing Targets – 50m/300m

6.3.5.2

Bib (Start) Numbers

6.7.7

Blinders

6.7.8

Camouflage Clothing

6.22.3.1

Cases for Guns

6.2.2.8

Ceremonies – Appearance of the Athletes

6.22.2.4

Championship Administration

6.6

Championship Program and Schedule

6.6.1

Changing from Sighting to MATCH Shots

6.10.4

Changing of Wind Flags before the Preparation Time6.4.4.6

Changing or Refilling – Gas or Air Cylinder

6.11.2.3

Chief Range Officer – Duties and Functions

6.9.1

Chief RTS Officer – Duties and Functions

6.9.3

Clay Target Testing

6.3.6.1

Clay Targets

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6.4.3.5

Clothing and Equipment

6.7

Clothing Regulations – Appropriate Dress6.7.5 / 6.20

Coaching during any Event

6.12.5

Commands LOAD / START - UNLOAD / STOP

6.2.3.1

Common Range Standards

6.4.3

Communication Services on the Range

6.4.2 qCompetition Officials

6.9

Competition Rules 10m/50m Rifle and Pistol Events

6.11.1

Complaint concerning Failure to register or display a Shot (EST)6.10.8 / 6.10.9.3

Complaint during Sighting Shots

6.10.5Complaint during Sighting Shots - Finals

6.17.1.8 a

Concealed Violation

6.12.6.1 b

Conduct of ISSF Championships

6.1.5

Control Sheets – 25m EST

6.3.5.4

Crossfires

6.11.6

Crossfires – 300m Electronic Scoring Targets

6.11.6.9 c

Crossfires – Annulment of a Shot

6.11.6.7 / 6.11.6.9

Crossfires – Determination of a confirmed Crossfire

6.11.6.4

Crossfires – Determination of a not-confirmed Crossfire

6.11.6.5

Crossfires – Disclaim a Crossfire

6.11.6.6

Crossfires – Not confirmed by the Range Officer

6.11.6.8

Crossfires – Scoring

6.11.6.1

Crossfires – Sighting Shot on a MATCH Target of another Athlete

6.11.6.3

Crossfires – Sighting Shot on a Sighting Target of another Athlete

6.11.6.2

Crossfires – The Athlete did not fire: confirmed by the Range Officer

6.11.6.7

Cylinder Validity Date

6.2.4.2 / 6.7.6.2 g

Decimal Scoring

6.3.3.1 / 6.3.3.2 /6.3.3.3

Decisions – Jury

6.8.8 / 6.8.9

Decisions – Jury – Cases not covered by the ISSF Rules

6.8.13

Decisions of the RTS Jury

6.10.3.1 / 6.16.5

Deduction

6.12.6.2 b

Deduction from the Score

6.14.7

Deduction of Points – False Information

6.12.6.1 c

Deduction of Points – Release of Propellant prior to Preparation Time6.11.2.1

Deduction of Points – Shot(s) before the Command START

6.11.1.1 i

Deductions – Too many Shots in Event or Position

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P175/6

Delaying Start of Final

6.8.12

Deviations of Specifications

6.4.1.10

Disqualification

6.12.6.2 c

Disqualification – Physical Abuse of Official or Athlete

6.12.6.4

Disqualification –Serious Safety Violations

6.12.6.3

Disqualification in a Final

6.12.6.2 c /6.17.1.13 hDisturbances

6.11.7

Disturbing other Athletes

6.12.4

Double Trap Ranges – Separate Double Trap Ranges

6.4.19.4

Double Trap Ranges – Standards

6.4.19Double Trap Ranges – Using a Trap Range

6.4.1.4

Drawing of Lots – Allocation of Firing Points

6.6.6

Dress Code

6.7.5 / 6.22

Dress Code – Prohibited Items

6.22.3

Dry Firing

6.2.4.1 / 6.11.1.1 f

Dry Firing – Definition

6.2.4.1

Duties and Function of the Jury

6.8

Eco-friendly Clay Targets

6.3.6

Electronic Devices

6.7.4.4 / 6.11.8 f

Electronic Scoring Targets – Checked by the Technical Delegate

6.3.2.8

Electronic Scoring Targets – Responsibility of the Athlete

6.10.4

Electronic Scoring Targets (EST)

6.3.2

Electronic Scoring Targets changing to MATCH by Range Officials

6.10.4 b

Eligibility of Athletes (Rule 4.1)

6.7.7.3

Elimination Events

6.6.6.1

Entries – Final Entries

6.6.4

Entry Status and Limits

6.6.1.3

Equipment and Competition Clothing

6.7

Equipment Control – Examination before using the Equipment

6.7.6.1

Equipment Control – Information for Athletes and Team Officials

6.7.6.2 a

Equipment Control – Instruments – Shoe Sole Flexibility Device

6.5.3

Equipment Control – Instruments – Stiffness Measurement Device

6.5.2

Equipment Control – Instruments – Thickness Measurement Device

6.5.1

Equipment Control – Instruments, Gauges

6.5

Equipment Control – Marking of Equipment and Guns

6.7.6.2 e

Equipment Control Procedures

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6.7.6.2 f

Equipment Control – Reinspection Fee

6.7.6.2 i

Equipment Control – Responsibility of the Athlete

6.7.2

Equipment Control – Supervision by the Jury

6.8.c

Equipment Control – Unfair Advantage over others

6.7.1

Equipment Control – Validity “one Time only” EC

6.7.6.2 e

Equipment Control in Interest of Safety

6.2.1.6

EST Score Protest

6.16.5.2

EST Technical Officers

6.10.1

Events Table

P178/9Examination by the jury – Extra Shot when shot fails to register

6.10.9.3

Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets by Technical Delegate

6.3.2.8

Examination of Equipment, Guns, Positions during Competition

6.8.5

Extra Shot – Annulling of the last Shot fired (extra to the Competition)

6.10.9.3 d

Extra Shot – Directed to fire an aimed Shot

6.10.9.3

Extra Shot – Not registered and displayed on the Monitor

6.10.9.4

Extra Shot – Registered and displayed on the Monitor

6.10.9.3

Eye Protection

6.2.6

Failure of a single Target

6.10.9.2

Failure of all Targets on a Range

6.10.9.1

Failure of Electronic Scoring Target Systems 10m and 50m

6.10.9Failure of the Paper or Rubber Band6.10.6

False Information

6.12.6.1 cFees – Protest and Appeals

6.16.4

Finals – 25m RFP – Fires before green light

6.17.1.13 j

Finals – 25m Pistol Women – Fires before green light

6.17.1.13 j

Finals – Announcement of Official Results

6.17.1.14

Finals – Announcement of Scores – 10m Events

6.17.2 g / 6.17.2 hFinals – Announcement of Scores – 25m Pistol

6.17.5 g

Finals – Announcement of Scores – 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

6.17.4 g

Finals – Athlete not reporting In Time: 2 Points DEDUCTION

6.17.1.3

Finals – Checking Athletes and Equipment before the Final

6.17.1.3

Finals – Coaching

6.17.1.13 n

Finals – Competition 25m Pistol

6.17.5

Finals – Competition 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

6.17.4

Finals – Commands – 10m Rifle and Pistol

6.17.2

Finals – Commands – 50m Rifle 3 Positions M and W

6.17.3

Finals – Competition Procedures

6.17.1.

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6.17.1.8 a

Finals – Decimal Scoring

6.3.3.3

Finals – Delay of a Final

6.8.12

Finals – Dry Firing prohibited

6.17.1.13 e

Finals – Equipment Tests before a Final

6.17.1.3

Finals – EST Complaint

6.17.1.8

Finals – Events-Programme 10m Air Rifle and 10m Air Pistol

6.17.2

Finals – Events-Programme 25m Pistol Women

6.17.5

Finals – Events-Programme 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men

6.17.4

Finals – Events-Programme 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men and Women

6.17.3

Finals – Events-Programme Rifle and Pistol

6.17

Finals – Events-Programme Shotgun

9.18

Finals – Extra Shot fired

6.17.1.13 k

Finals – Failure of a single Target – during sighting

6.17.1.8 a

Finals – Failure of a single Target – during Final match

6.17.1.8 b

Finals – Failure of all Finals Targets

6.10.9.1

Finals – Failure of all Finals Targets – 10m and 50m Events

6.10.9Finals – Failure of all Finals Targets – 25m Events

6.10.9Finals – Final Official Results

6.17.1.14

Finals – Late Arrival

6.17.1.4

Finals – Malfunctions of a Gun 10m and 50m Final

6.17.1.6

Finals – Malfunctions of a Gun 25m RFP Final (Rule 8.9)

6.17.4 m

Finals – Malfunctions of a Gun 25m Pistol Women Final (Rule 8.9.1)

6.17.5 l

Finals – Number of finalists 10m/25m/50m Events

6.17.1.1

Finals – Officials

6.17.1.10

Finals – Pistol Support Stand

6.4.11.10.c

Finals – Preparation Time 10m

6.17.2 d

Finals – Preparation Time 25m Events

6.17.4 e / 6.17.5 eFinals – Presentation of Finalists

6.17.1.12

Finals – Presentation of Medallists

6.17.1.14

Finals – Production and Music

6.17.1.11

Finals – Protests in Finals – Decisions

6.17.1.13

Finals – Protests in Finals – Score Protests

6.17.1.7

Finals – Qualification – Full Program

6.17.1.1

Finals – Range Equipment

6.17.1.9

Finals – Reporting to the Preparation Area

6.17.1.3

Finals – Rules and Procedures

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Finals – Safety Flag

6.17.1.13 m /6.2.2.2 aFinals – Scoring

6.17.1.5

Finals – Pistol Support Stand

6.4.11.10

Finals – Shots fired before START or after STOP – 10m/25m/50m

6.17.1.13 h /6.17.1.13 i

Finals – Sighting Commands 10m Rifle and Pistol

6.17.2 d

Finals – Sighting Commands 25m Pistol Women

6.17.5 e

Finals – Sighting Commands 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men

6.17.4 e

Finals – Sighting Commands 50m Rifle 3 Positions

6.17.3 d

Finals – Starting Positions

6.17.1.2

Finals – Starting Time6.17.1.3

Finals – Tied Scores 10m

6.17.2 j

Finals – Tied Scores 25m Pistol Women

6.17.5 i

Finals – Tied Scores 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men

6.17.4 i

Finals – Tied Scores 50m 3 Positions

6.17.3 l

Finals Shotgun Start-------

Finals – Disabled Shotgun

6.19.6

Finals – Facilities

6.19.3.5

Finals – Finalists Reporting to the Range

6.19.3.1

Finals – General Requirements

6.19.3

Finals – Late or Absent Athlete

6.19.3.1

Finals – Malfunctions of Shotgun or Ammunition

6.19.6

Finals – Music and Production

6.19.3.7

Finals – Number of Finalists in each Event

6.19.2.1

Finals – Number of Malfunctions

6.19.6 c

Finals – Officials

6.19.3.6

Finals – Order of Shooting

6.19.3.3

Finals – Procedures for conducting Finals

6.19.4

Finals – Production and Music

6.19.3.7

Finals – Protest during Finals

6.19.7

Finals – Range Special Equipment

6.19.3.5

Finals – Reporting Time6.19.3.1

Finals – Scoreboard Pauses

6.19.5 g

Finals – Shoot-offs

6.19.4.3

Finals – Shotgun Events

6.19

Finals – Skeet

6.19.4.2

Finals – Starting Time6.19.3.2

Finals – Test Firing

6.19.3.4

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6.19.4.3

Finals – Trap

6.19.4.1

Finals Competition Procedures

6.19.4

Shotgun Finals finish--------

Firing after the Command UNLOAD / STOP

6.2.3.5

Firing before the Command LOAD / START

6.2.3.5

Firing Line

6.4.3.2

Firing Line – Marking and Measurement

6.4.5.4

Firing Point Allocation

6.6.6

Firing Point Equipment - 25m Pistol Ranges

6.4.11.10

Firing Point – Equipment – General

6.4.7.2

Firing Point – Substances

6.11.8 b

Flash Photography when forbidden

6.11.8 g

Flash Targets

6.3.6.2

Forms

6.19

Formula for the Elimination Round6.6.6.1 d

Function Firing Range

6.4.11.11

Gas / CO2 Cylinder – Athletes Responsibility – validity date

6.7.6.2 g / 6.2.4.2

Gas or Air Cylinder – Changing or Refilling6.11.2.3

Gauges and Instruments

6.5

General and Administrative Facilities

6.4.2

General Firing Point Standards

6.4.7

General Target Requirements

6.3.1

General Target Standards

6.3

Gun Handling Rules

6.2.2

Handling of Guns – After STOP

6.2.3.6

Handling of Guns – Removing of Guns from the Firing Line

6.2.2.1

Handling of Guns

6.2.2

Hearing Protection

6.2.5

Height of Targets

6.4.6.1

Horizontal Variations for Firing Points

6.4.6.3

Horizontal Variations for Target Centres

6.4.6.2

Individual Ties

6.15.1

Indoor Range – Light Measuring

6.4.14.2 / 6.4.14.3

Indoor Range – Light Requirements (Lux)

6.4.14Inspection of Ranges by the Technical Delegate

6.4.1.9

Interruptions

6.11.3

Irregular Shots 10m, 50m and 300m

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6.8

Juries – Appointment of Juries

6.1.5.1

Juries – Competition Jury – Duties and Functions

6.8

Jury – Decisions

6.8.9

Jury – Decisions re Post-competition test failure

6.7.9.3

Jury – Examination and Check before the Competition

6.8.3

Jury – Majority present on the Range

6.8.8

Jury – Responsibilities

6.8

Jury – Supervising – Examination of Equipment, Guns, Positions

6.8.5 / 6.8.6

Jury – Time Extension by the Jury

6.11.3.2 b

Jury Members – Athletes or Team Officials

6.8.14

Jury Members must wear the Official ISSF Jury Red Vest

6.8.2

Knowledge of the Rules

6.1.2 eLate Arrival of Athlete

6.11.4

Left-handed / Right-handed

6.1.2 gLight Measuring on Indoor Ranges

6.4.14.2 / 6.4.14.3

Light Requirements on Indoor Ranges

6.4.14

Line of Targets – Parallel to Firing Line

6.4.3.2

Load - Definition

6.2.3.4

Load – More than one Pellet loaded

6.11.2.4

Loading of Guns

6.2.3.2

Loading of Guns – Using a Magazine – Rifle and 10/50m Pistol Events

6.2.3.3

Main Scoreboard

6.4.2 iMalfunction – If Allowable, Additional Sighting Shots

6.13.4

Malfunctions

6.13

Malfunctions of Guns / Ammunition

6.13

Maximum Athlete Entry

6.6.1.4

Medal Ceremonies

6.17.6Media Facilities

6.4.2 sMen’s Events / Women’s Events

6.1.2 hMiss – Not fired Shots

6.11.1.2 f

Mixed Team Events - 10m Rifle + Pistol

6.18

Mixed Team Skeet

6.20

Mobile Telephones

6.11.8 f / 6.7.4.4

Mobile Telephones – Notices Informing Restrictions

6.11.8 h

Monitor – Visibility

6.10.4 dMove to a Reserve Position

6.10.9.2 a

Moving to another Firing Point

6.10.9.4

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6.11.8 a

Non Allowable Malfunctions

6.13.2.2

Non Verbal Coaching

6.12.5.1

Not fired Shots

6.11.1.2 f

Notices Displayed

6.11.8 h

Not sign the Printer Record – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.4 g

Notification of Failure to register or display a Shot (EST)6.10.9.3

Numbering of Target Frames and Firing Points

6.4.3.6

Numbering of Targets

6.4.3.6

Objective and Purpose of ISSF Rules

6.1.1

Official Championship Program

6.6.1.1

Official Schedule

6.6.1.2

Official Training

6.6.3.1

Officials, Athletes and Spectator Areas

6.4.1.5

Open Violation

6.12.6.1.aOrganization and Supervision of ISSF Championships

6.1.5

Organizing Committee and Appointments

6.1.5.2

Pellet – Load only one (1)6.11.2.4 / 6.2.3.3

Penalties for Rule Violations

6.12.6

Penalty Cards

6.12.6.2 a / b / c / e

Physical Abuse of Official or Athlete

6.12.6.2.d /6.12.6.4

Post Competition Testing

6.7.9

Pre-Event Training

6.6.3.2

Preliminary Scores

6.14.1

Preparation Time – Handling Guns, Dry Firing, Aiming Exercises

6.11.1.1.f

Preparation Time – Sighting Targets, Pre-Competition Checks

6.11.1.1.b / g

Presence of the Jury

6.8.8 / 6.8.15

Procedure for Examination of Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.8Propaganda

6.12.1

Protection against Rain, Sun, Wind

6.4.1.5

Protest concerning the Shot-Value on Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.7

Protest Fees

6.16.4

Protest Time6.16.5.1 / 6.16.3

Protests – Dealt by the Jury

6.8.11

Protests – Scoring Protests – RTS Jury

6.16.5

Protests – Verbal

6.16.2

Protests – Written Protests

6.16.3

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6.16

Put down a Gun

6.2.2.4

Questioned Shot – Scoring

6.10.9.3

Questioned Shot not located

6.10.9.3 e

Range Commands

6.2.3

Range Officer(s) – Duties and Functions

6.9.2

Range Officers – Knowledge and Enforcement of the ISSF Rules

6.1.2 eRange Scoreboards

6.4.2 iRanges and Other Facilities

6.4

Ready to shoot – Athlete to report on time

6.12.4 a

Recognised Shooting Events

P177

Records

6.14.9Release of Propellant Charge after MATCH Firing starts

6.11.2.2

Remaining Time6.11.1.2 e

Repair or replace a Gun

6.13.3Replace or repair a Gun – No extra Time, but additional Sighting Shots

6.13.4

Replacement of an Athlete in a Team Event

6.6.5 cResponsibility of Range Officials LOAD / START - UNLOAD / STOP

6.2.3.1

Responsibility of the Athlete

6.12.4

Responsibility of the Athlete - Equipment

6.7.2

Result Distribution

6.14.3Result List – Contents

6.14.4.1

Result Lists – Abbreviations

6.14.4.2

Result Lists – Produced by ISSF Headquarters

6.14.4

Resume Shooting after STOP

6.2.3.6

Right-handed / Left-handed

6.1.2 gRTS Jury – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.3

RTS Jury – Supervision of Scoring

6.8 b / 6.10.3.1

RTS Officers – Duties and Functions

6.9.4

Rule Violations – Penalties

6.12.6.2

Rules for all Rifle and 10m and 50m Pistol Events

6.11.1

Rules of conduct for Athletes and Officials

6.12

Running Target – Allocation of Firing Points

6.6.6.5

Running Target – Athlete visible to the Spectators

6.4.15.4

Running Target – Dry Firing Position

6.4.15.5

Running Target – Run Times

6.4.15.8

Running Target – Width of the Shooting Station

6.4.15.5

Running Target Ranges - Standards

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6.4.16.2

Running Target Ranges 50m

6.4.16.1

Safety6.2

Safety Flags

6.2.2.2

Safety of Athletes, Range Officials, Spectators

6.2.1.3 / 6.2.2.3

Safety of Ranges

6.2.1.2

Safety Rules - General

6.2.1

Serious Safety Violations

6.12.6.3

Scope of Technical Rules

6.1.3

Scoring and Results Procedure

6.14

Scoring Protests

6.10.7 / 6.16.5

Scoring Protests – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.7

Scoring Protests – Electronic Scoring Targets: 2 Points DEDUCTION

6.16.5.2 c / 6.10.7
dShadow on Targets

6.4.3.1

Shoe Sole Flexibility Measuring Device

6.5.3

Shooting Distances

6.4.5

Shooting Distances - Measurement

6.4.5.1

Shooting Mats

6.4.7.2 b

Shooting Tables

6.4.7.1

Shot Fails to Register

6.10.9.3

Shot(s) after the Command STOP

6.11.1.3

Shot(s) before the Command START

6.11.1.1 i

Shotgun – Allocation of Firing Points (Rule 9.11.2.3)

6.6.6.4

Shotgun – Selection of Ranges and Rounds

6.6.6.4

Shotgun Venues - Standards

6.4.17

Shots out of the Area of the Control Sheet

6.3.5.5

Side Blinders

6.7.8.1

Side Blinders for Shotgun (Rule 9.13.4)

6.7.8.1

Sighters – Match Changing done by the Target Officer

6.11.1.1 k

Sighting Shots

6.11.1.1

Sighting Shots after the first Competition Shot

6.11.1.2 c

Sighting Shots before the first Competition Shot

6.11.1.1

Sign the Printer Record – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.4 f / 6.10.4 g

Skeet Mixed Team

6.20

Skeet Ranges – Standards

6.4.20

Skeet Ranges – Standards Range View

6.4.20.4

Smoking

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6.7.4.3

Sound Reducing Devices

6.2.5

Special Devices – Clothing

6.7.4.2

Spectators Area

6.4.1.5 / 6.4.3.4

Spirit and Intent of the ISSF Rules

6.8.13Standards for Running Target Ranges – General

6.4.15

Standards for Shotgun Ranges

6.4.17

Start Lists

6.6.5

Start of Match Firing

6.11.1.2

Stiffness Measuring Device

6.5.2

Stop Command

6.11.1.3

Stop Firing more than 3 Minutes

6.11.3.1

Stop Firing more than 5 Minutes or Moving to another Firing Point

6.11.3.2

Stop Shooting by Jury Member / Range Officer in Interest of Safety

6.2.1.5

Substances – Put on the Firing Point

6.11.8 b

Substitute Gun – Malfunction

6.13.3Sun – Direction of Ranges

6.4.3.1

Systems of Targets

6.4.1.8

Tape on Firing Point

6.11.8 cTarget Centre Locations

6.4.6

Target Control Systems

6.3.5

Targeted Testing

6.7.9.4

Target Line

6.4.5.4

Target Officer – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.2

Targets and Target Standards

6.3

Team Leader – Responsibilities

6.12.3

Team Scores in 50m and 300m Eliminations Events

6.6.6.1 e / 6.6.6.1 f

Team Ties

6.15.5

Technical Delegate: Check of Electronic Scoring Targets

6.3.2.8

Technical Delegate: Report of World Records

6.14.9.5

Technical Delegate: Shotgun Events – Selection of Ranges / Rounds

6.6.6.4

Technical Delegate: Supervision – Allocation of Firing Points

6.6.6 aTechnical Meeting

6.6.2

Technical Officers – Electronic Scoring Targets

6.10.1Thickness Measuring Device

6.5.1

Testing of Guns (Function Test)

6.4.11.11

Threat to the Safety of others on a Shooting Range

6.2.1.4

Tie-Breaking – Count back

6.15.1 b

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6.15

Tie-Breaking – Individuals

6.15.1

Tie-Breaking – Team Events

6.15.5

Ties in Olympic Events with Finals

6.15.4

Time Extension by the Jury – Marking on the Incident Report

6.11.3.2 b

Time Extension by the Jury – Moving to another Firing Point

6.11.3.2

Time Extension by the Jury – Stop Firing more than 5 Minutes

6.11.3.2

Timing Running Target

6.4.15.8

Too many Shots in an Event or Position

6.11.5Training – General

6.6.3

Transfer the Values of excessive Shots – Count back Situation

6.11.5Trap and Double Trap Pit Section

6.4.18.5

Trap Ranges – Standards

6.4.18Trap Ranges – Target Throwing Machines

6.4.18.3

Unfair Advantage over others

6.7.1 / 6.1.4

Unofficial Training

6.6.3.3

Unsportsmanlike Behaviour

6.12.6.2 dVerbal Protests

6.16.2

Verifying the Safety of Guns

6.2.2.4

Violation of Safety Rules in a Dangerous Manner

6.12.6.3

Victory Ceremony

6.17.6

Violations – Concealed

6.12.6.1 b

Violations – Open6.12.6.1 aWarning

6.12.6.2 a

Wind Flags 50m / 300m

6.4.4

Wind Flags 50m / 300m Check before the Preparation Time6.4.4.6

Women’s Events / Men’s Events

6.1.2 hWorld Records

6.14.9World Records – Juniors

6.14.9.2

World Records – Verification

6.14.9.4

Wrist Worn Devices

6.7.4.4

Written Protests

6.16.3

Written Protests – Decision forwarded to the ISSF Headquarters

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ANNEX – RULES FOR PAPER TARGETSCORING
Introduction:
Starting with the 2017-2020 ISSF Rules, ISSF rules for paper target scoring were
removed from the ISSF General and Special Technical Rules and consolidated in thisAnnex A to the ISSF General Technical Regulations. The Olympic Games shooting
events and all ISSF World Championships, World Cups and Junior World Cups must
now be conducted on electronic scoring targets, but the ISSF recognizes that some
Continental Championships and many national, regional and club level competitions
continue to use paper targets. These Rules for Paper Target Scoring are valid forgoverning competitions that use paper target scoring. Other ISSF Rules, as appropriate,must be used to govern all other competition operations.
1

PAPER TARGETS AND SCORING GAUGES

1.1

Official ISSF Targets

1.1.1	The target and scoring ring dimensions and specifications for all ISSF
approved targets shall be as described in Rule 6.3.4.
1.1.2	Targets are divided into scoring zones by scoring rings. The dimensions of all
scoring rings are measured from the outside edges (outside diameter) of thescoring rings.
1.1.3	In ISSF Championships, only targets with one (1) black aiming area arepermitted, except for Running Target.
1.1.4	Sighting targets must be marked clearly with a black diagonal stripe in theupper right hand corner of the target. The stripe must be clearly visible to thenaked eye at the appropriate distance under normal light conditions (except forthe 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Target and the 50m Running Target).
1.2

Target Testing Requirements (applies only to ISSF Championships)

1.2.1	Samples of all paper targets (5 of each type) that are to be used in ISSF
Championships must be submitted to the ISSF Secretary General for testing,verification of specifications and approval at least six (6) months prior to each
Championship.
1.2.2	The quality and dimensions of all targets must be examined again by theTechnical Delegate(s) prior to the beginning of the Championship. Only targets
that are the same as the approved samples may be used.
1.3

Target Scoring

1.3.1	Targets must be scored with scoring gauges that comply with Rule 1.4 (below)
or with ISSF approved electronic scoring systems.
1.3.2	Rifle and Pistol targets may be scored in full ring values or if approved
electronic scoring system are used, in decimal ring values. Decimal ring scoresare determined by dividing the scoring area for one full ring into ten equal
scoring rings that are designated with decimal values starting with zero (i.e.
10.0, 9.0, etc.) and ending with nine (i. e. 10.9, 9.9, etc.);
1.3.3	Target paper must have a non-reflecting colour and surface that makes theblack aiming area (centre) clearly visible at appropriate distances under normal

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1.4

Scoring Gauges and Their Use
When paper targets are used, ISSF approved electronic scoring systems or
scoring gauges must be used to score doubtful shot holes. Scoring gauges
must comply with the following requirements:

1.4.1

1.4.2

1.4.3

1.4.4

25m Centre Fire Pistol
Measuring edge diameter:

9.65mm (+0.05/-0.00mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

According to the calibre being used

Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:Centre Fire Pistol events

300m Rifle
Measuring edge diameter:

8.00mm (+0.05/-0.00mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

According to the calibre being used

Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:300m Rifle events

Small bore Rifle and Pistol 5.6mm (.22”)
Measuring edge diameter:

5.60mm (+0.05/-0.00 mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

5.00mm (+0.05mm)

Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:All events using 5.6mm ammunition

4.5 mm INWARD Gauges
Measuring edge diameter:

4.50mm (+0.05/-0.00mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

Measuring edge diameter minus 0.02mm(4.48mm)Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:Measuring the 1 and 2 rings of Air Rifle and
10m Running Targets. Measuring the 1 ringof Air Pistol Targets.

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Use of the Air Pistol OUTWARD scoring gauge for scoring Air Rifle Inner
tens
If the measuring edge of an Air Pistol
Outward scoring gauge does not extend
outside the 7 ring of an Air Rifle target, thenthe shot value is an inner ten.

1.4.6	Use of the Air Pistol INNER TEN OUTWARD scoring gauge for scoring Air
Pistol Inner tens
Measuring edge diameter:

18.0mm (+0.00/-0.05mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

4.60mm (+0.05mm)

Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:Measuring the inner tens of Air Pistol
If the measuring edge of an Air Pistol
Inner Ten Outward scoring gauge does notextend outside the 9 ring of an Air Pistol
target then the shot value is an
inner ten.

1.4.7

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4.5mm OUTWARD Gauge for 10m Air Rifle and 10m Running Target
Measuring edge diameter:

5.50mm (+0.00/-0.05mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

4.60mm (+0.05mm)

Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:10m Air Rifle and 10m Running Target,
rings 3 to 10. Also the Running Target Inner
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Illustration “A” depicts a doubtful shot hole. The outward scoring gauge shows
the outside edge of the flange lying within the 7 ring; therefore the shot isscored a 9.
Illustration “B” depicts a doubtful shot hole. The outward scoring gaugeshows the outside edge of the flange lying over the 7 ring and into the 6 zone;
therefore the shot is an 8.
1.4.9

4.5mm OUTWARD Gauge for 10m Air Pistol
Measuring edge diameter:

11.50mm (+0.00/-0.05mm)

Edge thickness:

0.50mm approximately

Spindle diameter:

4.60mm (+0.05mm)

Spindle length:

10mm to 15mm

To be used for:10m Air Pistol, rings 2 to 10.

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Use of Air Pistol OUTWARD scoring gauge

Illustration “A” depicts a doubtful shot hole with the outward scoring gauge inplace. The outside edge of the flange is within the 9 ring; therefore the shot isscored a 10.
Illustration “B” depicts a doubtful shot hole with the outward scoring gauge inplace. The outside edge of the flange is lying over the 9 ring line and into the 8zone; therefore the shot is scored a 9.
1.4.11Skid Gauge
The Skid Gauge is of flat, transparent plastic with two parallel lines marked on
one side.
a) For 25m Centre Fire Pistol (9.65mm) the lines are 11.00mm (+0.05mm 0.00mm) apart measured between the inside edges; andb) For Small Bore Competitions (5.6mm) the lines are 7.00mm (+0.05mm– 0.00mm) apart measured between the inside edges. (To be used for 25m
5.6mm Pistol events).

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RANGE AND FIRING POINT EQUIPMENT

2.1

Backing Targets
Backing targets must be used with 50m and 300m targets in accordance with
6.3.5.2. The area immediately behind the targets must be covered by Control
Sheets. New Control Sheets must be provided for each athlete for each stage.

2.2

Backing Targets for 25ma) Backing Targets must be used for all 25m Pistol events to assist in theidentification of shots that may have missed the targets;b) Backing Targets must, at a minimum, cover the entire width and height ofthe 25m frames (5 targets). They should be located a uniform distance of one(1) meter behind the competition targets. They must be continuous, or on
adjoining frames, without any spaces between them, to register any shots
between competition targets;c) Backing Targets must be made of non-reflecting paper of a neutral colour
similar to the colour of the target; andd) For 25m events, new Backing Targets must be provided for each athlete foreach stage.

2.3

Target Changing Systems

2.3.1	10m ranges must be equipped with target carriers or target changing systems
that allow targets to be changed after each shot.
2.3.2	50m ranges must be equipped with target changing boxes, carriers or pit
systems that allow targets to be changed after every shot.
2.3.3	300m ranges must be equipped with target carriers that allow targets to bepulled and marked after each shot.
2.4

Firing Point Requirements if Register Keepers are Used

2.4.1

A desk, chair and spotting telescope must be provided.

2.4.2	A scoreboard, approximately 50cm x 50cm, on which the Register Keeper
can post unofficial scores for spectators should be provided. The scoreboard
should be located so that it may easily be seen by spectators, but does not
obscure their views of the athletes.
2.5Standards for 25m Turning Target Installations
Target frames for the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event must be placed in groups offive (5), all at the same height (+1cm), all functioning simultaneously and all
facing one firing point which is centred on the middle target of the group. The
distance between target centres, axis to axis, in a group of five (5) must be
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2.5.1	Ranges must be equipped with target rotating or turning mechanisms that
permit 90 degree (±10 degrees) turning of the targets on their vertical axis. In
precision stages of 25m Pistol events, stationary target frames may be used.
a) The time for turning to face the athlete must not exceed 0.3 seconds;b) When the targets turn, there must be no visible vibration to distract theathlete; andc) When viewed from above, the targets must turn in a clockwise direction to
the facing position and in a counter clockwise direction to the edge-on position.
Rotation of Turning Targetsd) The targets in a section must all turn simultaneously which must be
achieved by use of a mechanism that provides efficient operation and accurate
timing.
2.5.2	The automatic turning and timing device must ensure, accurate and consistenttiming and that targets remain in the facing position for the specified periodof time and that targets return to the edge-on position after the specified time(+0.2 seconds – 0.0 seconds).
a) Timing must start the moment the targets begin to face and stop the
moment they begin to turn away; andb) If the time is less than specified or greater than 0.2sec, the Range Officer,
acting either on his own or on instructions from a Jury Member, must stop theshooting to allow the timing mechanism to be regulated. In such cases, theJury may postpone the start or restart of shooting.
2.5.3

Facing times for 25m Pistol Qualification Events are:a) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol: 8, 6 and 4 seconds;b) 25m Standard Pistol: 150, 20 and 10 seconds;c) 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol Rapid Fire Stage: Facing for three (3)seconds for each shot, alternating with an edge-on face away time of seven(7) seconds (±0.1 second); andd) For all facing times, a tolerance of +0.2 seconds – 0.0 seconds is allowed.

2.5.4	If solid backing boards are used for the targets, the area corresponding to theeight (8) ring zone must either be cut out from the backing board or be made ofcardboard to facilitate scoring.

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COMPETITION OFFICIALS DUTIES

3.1

Jury Member Duties – 25m Events Onlya) For 25m events when using paper targets, a Member of the RTS Jury and/or the Pistol Jury must be appointed for each Range Section or for each five(5) to ten (10) targets (i.e. one per Target Officer). He must accompany theTarget Officer at the Target Line;b) The Jury Member must check that the targets are inspected before scoring
commences, looking for the correct number of shots, proximity to the scoringlines, etc. Doubtful situations must be resolved before scoring commences;c) Decisions on doubtful shots must be made simultaneously by two (2) Jury
Members and the Target Officer. One member of the Jury will act as chairman
and will insert the scoring gauge, if necessary;d) The Jury Member at the Target Line must ensure that all results recordedby the Second Register Keeper at the Target Line are correct and that Jurydecisions are duly noted and certified on the score cards; ande) The Jury Member must ensure that the targets are not patched, and shots
are not indicated by the coloured discs until after doubtful shots have been
resolved and the score has been recorded correctly by the Second Register
Keeper.

3.2

Register Keeper Duties and Functions
When paper targets are used, a Register Keeper may be appointed for eachfiring point. Register Keepers must:a) Fill out or verify the corresponding information on the scorecard andscoreboard, (athlete’s name, Bib Number, firing point number, etc.);b) Have a telescope if remote operated target changing is used. If the Register
Keeper controls the target changing, he must wait a few seconds before
signalling to change the target, in order to give the athlete the opportunity tospot his shot;c) Enter the preliminary value of every shot on the scorecard and on thescoreboard above or beside his desk for the benefit of the spectators; andd) On ranges where the targets are returned mechanically to the firing line,
collect the targets immediately after each series of ten (10) shots and placethem in a locked container to be collected by authorized personnel for delivery
to the RTS Office.

3.3

Target and Pit Officers Duties and Functions – 50m and 300ma) The number of Pit Officers should correspond to the number of Range
Officers. In pit operations, they are responsible for their assigned Range
Section or group of targets to ensure that targets are changed rapidly, scored,
marked and raised for the athlete’s next shot. Pit Officers must:b) Ensure that there are no shot holes on the white surface of the target, andthat any shot marks on the frame are clearly marked;c) If a shot hole cannot be located on a target, the Pit Officer is responsiblefor determining whether the shot hole is on a neighbouring target and, in
consultation with the Jury and Range Officer, for resolving the situation;d) When automatic target boxes are used, Pit Officers are responsible forloading the correct targets in the boxes, for removing the targets and preparing
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them for delivery to the Scoring and Results Office; ande) They are also responsible for marking on the targets any irregularities that
may have occurred.
3.4

25m Target Officer
A Target Officer must be appointed for each Range Section or for each five(5) to ten (10) targets. The number of Target Officers must correspond to thenumber of Range Officers. The Target Officer must:a) Be responsible for the group of targets entrusted to him;b) Must call all hits of doubtful value to the attention of the Jury Member and,after a decision is made, must signal the location and value of shots;c) Ensure that targets are scored rapidly, accurately and efficiently marked,
patched and/or changed, as necessary and as required by the Rules; andd) Assist in the resolution of doubtful situations according to ISSF Rules in coordination with the Range Officer and the Jury.

3.5

Second 25m Register Keeper – Paper Targets
All stages of all the 25m events are scored officially on the range. The Second
Register Keeper is at the target line. He must record scores on scorecards as
called by the Target Officer. If there is a difference between the score marked
by the Register Keeper and the Second Register Keeper that cannot be
resolved, the score recorded by the Second Register Keeper will be valid.

3.6

25m Target Marker – Paper Targets
After scoring is completed, the Target Marker will patch the holes on the target,
Control Sheets, and Backing Targets, or change the targets or Control Sheets
as directed.

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4.1

Handling 10m Air Rifle and Air Pistol Paper Targetsa) Changing targets is done by the athletes under the supervision of theRange Officers;b) The athlete is responsible for shooting on the correct targets; andc) Immediately after each series of ten (10) shots, the athlete must put the ten(10) targets in a convenient place for the Register Keeper who must put themin a secure container to be collected by authorized personnel for delivery to the
RTS office.

4.2

Handling 50m Rifle and 50m Pistol Paper Targetsa) If automatic target carriers or changers are used, the athlete may control
target changing or target changing may be controlled by the Register Keeper;b) In either case, the athlete is responsible for shooting on the correct target;
andc) If the athlete considers the marking or target changing to be too slow, he
may report this to a Range Officer. If the Range Officer or the Jury considers
the claim justified, they must correct the situation. If the athlete or a team
official considers there is no improvement, the athlete or a team official may
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4.3

Too many shots per paper targeta) If an athlete fires more shots at one of his MATCH targets than areprovided for in the event, he must not be penalized for the first two (2) shots;b) For the third and all succeeding such misplaced shots he must be penalized
by a deduction of two (2) points for the third and subsequent misplaced shotsin that event;c) The two (2) point deduction must be taken from the series in which the thirdor any subsequent misplaced shots occur. He must also fire a fewer numberof shots at the remaining targets so that the number of shots does not exceedthat provided for in the program;d) The scoring process in this situation requires the transfer of the value of theexcessive shot(s) to targets with less than the originally programmed numberof shots, thus bringing each target to the full number of shots designated in the
program and the Rules;e) If the actual shot(s) to be transferred cannot be clearly established, theshot(s) with the lowest value must be transferred forward to the next target(s)or the shot(s) with the highest value must be transferred back to the previous
target(s) so that the athlete will gain no advantage in a “count back” situation;andf) All Three-Position Rifle events are considered to be one (1) event.

4.4	When Sighting Shots Are Authorised. When sighting shots are authorized
during a competition because an athlete is interrupted or moved to anotherfiring point and the use of automatic paper target systems makes it impossible
to provide a new sighting target, the sighting shots should be fired on thenext unused competition target. Two (2) competition shots should be fired at
the next competition targets according to the instructions given by the Range
Officer or Jury Members;
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SCORING PROCEDURES

5.1

RTS Office Scoring
When paper targets are used for the following events, those targets must bescored in the RTS Office:a) 10m, 50m and 300m Rifle events;b) 10m and 50m Pistol events;c) 10m and 50m Running Target events; andd) All results in these events or stages that are scored at the shooting range
are considered preliminary results.

5.1.1	The RTS Jury must supervise the scoring and all work done in the Scoring
and Results Office and, when paper targets are used, on the 25 metre target
line. It directs how questionable shots are scored, determines their value, andresolves any questions or scoring protests.
5.1.2	All targets for events to be scored in the RTS Office must be transported in alocked container from the target line to the RTS Office under suitable security
immediately after they have been fired.
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5.1.3	Competition targets for events that are scored in the RTS Office must be
numbered and must agree with the scorecard. The RTS Office is responsible
for the correct numbering of the targets and must verify the targets prior to
every event before they are released to the Chief Range Officer or other range
officials.
5.1.4	In the RTS Office, the following scoring procedures must be checked by asecond official:a) Determining the value of individual shots;b) Determining and counting inner tens;c) Adding shot values or points to be deducted;d) Adding the individual series and overall total; ande) Each official must certify his work by initialling the target, scorecard or
results list.
5.2

Determining Shot Values – Paper Targets

5.2.1	All shot holes are scored according to the highest value of any target scoringzone or ring that is hit or touched by that bullet hole. If any part of a higher
value scoring ring is touched by a bullet hole, the shot must be scored thehigher value of the two scoring zones. This is determined by whether the bullet
hole or a plug gauge inserted in the hole touches any part of the outside edgeof the scoring ring.
An exception to this Rule is the scoring of inner tens on the Air Rifle target.
5.2.2	Shots in dispute must be determined as to value by means of a gauge or otherdevice. Gauges must always be inserted into the shot hole with the target in ahorizontal position.
5.2.3	When the accurate use of the scoring gauge is made difficult by the close
proximity of another bullet hole, a badly torn bullet hole or overlapping bullet
holes, the shot value must be determined by using a flat, transparent material(overlay) with an engraved ring of the appropriate size on it. Such a scoringgauge will aid in reconstructing the true position of a bullet hole and scoringring.
5.2.4	If two scoring officials do not agree on the value of a shot, a decision from theJury must be requested immediately.
5.2.5	The scoring gauge may be inserted only once in any bullet hole and only bya Jury Member. For this reason, the use of a gauge must be marked on thetarget by the scoring officials, together with their initials, and showing theresult.

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25m Paper Targets Scoring Procedures
The Jury must supervise all scoring procedures. The scorecard (kept by theSecond Register Keeper) must be signed by the Target Officer and the Target
Line Jury Member. This original card must be sent to the RTS Office by asecure means, for verification of addition and final recording.

5.3.1

Skid Shotsa) Shots fired while the target is in motion must not be scored as hits unlessthe greatest horizontal dimension of the bullet hole (surface lead/bullet marking
on the target is ignored) is less than 7.0 mm in the 25m rimfire 5.6 mm (.22”cal.) events, or 11.0 mm in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event; andb) The horizontally elongated bullet hole in the target must be measured witha skid gauge. When the inside edge of the engraved lines on the skid gauge
touches a scoring ring, the score will count as the higher value of the twozones.

5.3.2	As soon as the Target Officer receives the signal that the range is safe, thetargets must be faced. The Target Officer, along with at least one Jury Member,must signal the values of the bullet holes on each target and call them loudly
to the Register Keeper on the firing line. The Register Keeper records them on
the Range Register and/or on the small scoreboard near his desk. The Second
Register Keeper must accompany the Target Officer and record the shotvalues on a scorecard. The position and value of the shot on the target must
be indicated to the athlete and spectators as follows:a) By using coloured spotting discs in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event: These
discs should have a diameter of 30 mm to 50 mm. They must be coloured red
on one side and white on the other. They should have a spindle through thecentre of the disc extending on both sides of approximately 5 mm diameterand 30 mm in length. After every five (5) shot series, and after the value ofthe shots has been decided and called, the discs must be placed in the bullet
holes by the Target Officer;b) A ten must be indicated with the red side facing the athlete. Values less thanten must be indicated with the white side facing the athlete. After the hits havebeen indicated in this manner, the total result for the series must be shown thesmall scoreboard near his desk, and recorded by the Second Register Keeper.
The series total must also be announced. The discs must then be removed
and the targets patched;c) In the 25m Standard Pistol, 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol events,
shot values and locations are indicated by means of a wand with a handle
approximately 300 mm long and with a small disc on one end with a diameterof 30 mm to 50 mm, coloured red on one side and white on the other. The discmust be placed over the bullet hole(s) in the ten ring with the red side facing
the athlete, as the Target Officer calls the value of the hit(s). For bullet holes
with a value less than ten, the white side must be shown. Where a series ofshots are fired at the same target, the scores should be called commencing
with the tens. The total for the series should be called after all shots have been
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5.3.3	The Target Officer and the Range Officer must verify that the results on thescoreboard are the same as recorded at the Target Line. Should there be any
difference of opinion regarding the recording of a shot value, the matter must
be resolved immediately.
5.3.4

As soon as shots are indicated and recorded:a) The targets must be patched and made ready for the next series (Rapid Fire
Pistol event and Rapid Fire Stages); orb) The targets must be replaced and the Backing Targets patched or replaced
for the next series; orc) The targets and Backing Targets must be removed and replaced with newtargets for the next athlete.

5.3.5	Before leaving the range, the athlete should sign the completed scorecard next
to the score total to identify his score.
5.4

Tie-Breaking
Tie breaking shall be done according to GTR 6.15

5.5

Paper Target Score Protests

5.5.1	When using paper targets, an athlete or team official who considers that ashot was scored or recorded incorrectly may protest that score, except thatdecisions made regarding the value of shots by using gauges are final andcannot be protested. A protest can only be made for one specific shot. Should
other shots be protested, a separate fee is payable.
5.5.2	Scoring protests may only be made on scores that have been decided without
using a gauge or when incorrect entries in the result list or score card appear
to have been made.
5.5.3	The protest fee (50,00 EUR) must be paid when the protest is made.
5.5.4	When paper targets are used and scored in the RTS Office, the team official
or athlete has a right to see the protested shot hole(s), but is not permitted totouch the target(s).

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300M SCORING AND MARKING PROCEDURES

6.1	As soon as the Target Marker receives a signal that a shot has been fired onthat target, he must indicate the shot. The indication of shots must be carriedout in accordance with the following system. As soon as the Marker in the pit
receives a signal for marking, he must:a) Lower the target;b) Cover the hole with a transparent sticker and overlay a contrasting
sticker to mark the location of the last shot;c) Raise the target; andd) Show the value of the hit by the discing system.
6.2	When a spotting disc is used to indicate shot values, it must be done with acircular disc 200 mm to 500 mm in diameter. It is painted black on one side
and white on the other and mounted on a thin staff which is normally fastenedon the white side 30 mm to 50 mm to the right of the centre.
6.3

The value of hits will be shown as follows (see diagram):a) The position of the last hit must be marked;b) The value of hits scoring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 points must be shown byplacing the disc, black side toward the firing line, on the appropriate spot on
the target frame in the raised position as shown in the following figure;c) If the hit is a nine, the disc must be moved up and down twice over theblack aiming bulls-eye on the target with the white side of the disc facing thefiring line;d) If the hit is a ten, the disc, with the white side facing the firing line, must be
moved twice in a clockwise circle in front of the black aiming mark, as shown in
the following figure;e) A shot that does not hit the target is marked only by moving the black sideof the marking disc three (3) or four (4) times sideways across the face of thetarget; andf) If the hit is on the target card, but not in the scoring area, it is marked byfirst indicating a miss and then by showing the position of the hit.

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Shot Signal Diagram

6.5	The sighting target must be marked clearly with a black diagonal stripe on theupper right-hand corner of the target. The stripe must be clearly visible to thenaked eye at the appropriate distance in normal light conditions. In the case of
pit operated targets, the sighting target must not appear at all while the athlete
is firing MATCH shots.

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RIFLE RULES
FOR
10m Air Rifle Individual
10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
50m Rifle
300m Rifle
300m Standard Rifle
Team Events

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7.1

GENERAL

7.2

SAFETY

7.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS

7.4

RIFLES AND AMMUNITION

337

7.5

CLOTHING REGULATIONS

345

7.6

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

7.7

RIFLE EVENTS

7.8

INDEX

337
337
337

353

355

357

NOTE:
Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.
Throughout section 7, text in italics is not part of a Rule but is included to explain the“spirit and intent” of the relevant Rule to assist Athletes, Coaches and Juries to decide if
the Rule applies in the given circumstance.
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GENERAL

7.1.1	These Rules are part of the ISSF Technical Rules and apply to all Rifle events.
7.1.2	All athletes, team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF Rules
and must ensure that these Rules are enforced. It is the responsibility of eachathlete to comply with the Rules.
7.1.3	When a Rule refers to right-handed athletes, the reverse of that Rule refers toleft-handed athletes.
7.1.4	Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men’s or a women’s event, it must apply
uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.
7.2

SAFETYSAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE
ISSF Safety Rules are found in Rule 6.2.

7.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS
Target and target standards are found in Rule 6.3. Requirements for ranges
and other facilities are found in Rule 6.4.

7.4

RIFLES AND AMMUNITION

7.4.1

Standards for All Rifles

7.4.1.1

 ingle Loader Rifles. Only single shot rifles that must be manually loadedS
before each shot may be used, except that in the 300m Standard Rifle eventa rifle that is legal for use in International Military Sport Council (CISM) 300m
Rifle events may be used if it is checked by Equipment Control before theevent.

7.4.1.2

 ne Rifle Per Event. Only one (1) rifle is allowed to be used in theO
Elimination, Qualification and Final Rounds of one (1) event. The action, barrel
and stock may not be exchanged, except that a detachable butt-stock may
be exchanged. Accessories attached to the action, barrel or stock may beexchanged. A rifle that becomes disabled may be replaced according to Rule6.13.3, if the Jury approves.

7.4.1.3	Movement or Oscillation Reduction Systems. Any device, mechanismor system that actively reduces, slows or minimizes rifle oscillations or
movements before the shot is released is prohibited.
7.4.1.4	Pistol Grips. The pistol grip for the right hand must be constructed in such a
way that it does not rest on the sling or on the left arm.
7.4.1.5	Barrels and extension tubes must not be perforated in any way. Compensatorsand muzzle breaks on the rifle are prohibited. Any construction or device inside
the barrel or tube, other than rifling and chambering for the cartridge or pellet,
is prohibited. Extension tubes must be inspected by Equipment Control when
the athlete attends, either for pre-competition or re-checks.
7.4.1.6

Sightsa) The front or rear sights may have light or tinted lenses or a polarizing filter,but the sights may not have any system of lenses. The intent of this rule isto prohibit the use of any “system of lenses” that would act as a telescope

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to magnify the sight picture seen by the athlete. The only exception to thisis that an athlete who requires optical correction to see a clear sight picture
is permitted to attach a single lens to the exterior of the rear sight but not
to the interior. Additionally, the wearing of contact lenses or a natural lensreplacement is allowed because these are essential for an athlete to see
normally when not shooting and are not external attachments that aredeliberately intended to magnify a sight picture;b) No Light enhancing system, optical sight, optical system or telescope may
be attached to the rifle;c) A single corrective lens may be attached to the rear sight only; or the athlete
may wear a corrective or tinted lens;d) Any aiming device programmed to activate the firing mechanism isprohibited;e) A blinder may be attached to the rifle or to the rear sight. The blinder mustnot be more than 30mm deep (A) nor extend further than 100mm (B) from thecentre of the rear sight aperture on the side of the non-aiming eye. A blinder
must not be used on the side of the aiming eye; and a prism or mirror device
may be used when shooting from the right shoulder while aiming with the left
eye, providing it does not have a magnifying lens system. It must not be used
when shooting from the right shoulder when using the right eye, or vice-versa.

Rear Sight Blinder Diagramf) On Air and Standard Rifles, the foresight tunnel must be circular in profile
when viewed through the rear sight and not have an external shape oradditions that can be used as a horizontal reference. Internal foresightelements containing a horizontal and/or vertical reference are allowed.
7.4.1.7

Electronic triggers are allowed providing:a) All components are firmly attached to and contained within the action or
stock of the rifle so that the battery and wires are not visible externally;b) The trigger is operated by the right hand of a right-handed or the left hand of
a left-handed athlete;c) All components are included when the rifle is submitted for inspection by
Equipment Control; andd) The rifle with all components installed complies with the rules governing
dimensions and weight for that event.

7.4.2

Standards for 300m Standard Rifle and 10m Air Rifle
Measurements stated in this rule are also illustrated in the RIFLE

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TABLE, 7.4.4.2.
7.4.2.1

Definitions
The following definitions are included to eliminate any doubt as to the parts of
the rifle referred to in the Rifle Rules.
a) Stock: The basic frame of the rifle to which the barrel and action, sights,
pistol grip and butt-stock are attached. On a traditional wooden-stock rifle, thestock would be of one piece and incorporate the fore-end, cheek-piece, pistol
grip and butt-stock.
b) Butt-stock: The part of the rifle between the pistol grip and the butt-plate.
This is the rearmost extension of the stock and may be offset either side of thecentre-line of the barrel. The lowest point of the butt-stock may not be morethan 140mm below the centre-line of the barrel. This limit does not apply towooden stocked rifles. The butt-stock may have an adjustable extension onwhich the butt-plate is mounted. This extension is not included in the 140mm
lower limit.
c) Butt-plate: The moveable end part of the butt-stock that normally rests
against the athlete’s shoulder when in the shooting position. The overall width
must not exceed 30mm. The butt-plate may be moved up or down, offset to
the right or left of the butt-stock centre-line and/or turned on the vertical and/or horizontal axis, but no part of the outer edges may extend more than 30mm
from that centre-line. If a multi-part butt-plate is used, each part may be turned
either right or left but all adjustments must be contained within the overall
width. The depth of curve must not exceed 20mm, (7.4.4.2.G), measured to
the lowest point that is in contact with the shoulder.
A template with internal dimensions of 153mm x 30mm may be used to checkthe overall width of the butt-plate. The butt-plate is acceptable if it fits inside
the template and no part is more that 30mm from the apparent centre-line of
the butt-stock. The inside edge of the template should act as a reference point
for the apparent centre-line.

d) Cheek piece: The part of the rifle upon which the athlete rests his head or
cheek. It may be an integral part of a wooden-stock rifle or an attachment thatis adjustable up or down and laterally. If moved laterally, the outside edge must
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not be more than 40mm from the centre-line of the butt-stock. A soft material
can be applied to the cheek piece surface.
e) Fore-end: The forward part of the Stock below the barrel that contacts the
supporting hand of the athlete. This may have an adjustable or removeable
section to extend the depth, but those must provide a straight plane surface.
It may be inclined, but the lowest point may not be more than 140mm below
the centre line of the bore, nor must the width exceed 60mm. If the width of
the adjustable section is wider than the upper part of the fore-end, it may beoffset left or right but the outer edge must not be more than 30mm from thecentreline of the barrel. Material that gives increased grip may not be added
and it must not be anatomically formed.
Note: A fore-end extension is not a palm rest and is not contrary to Rule7.6.1.3g, even if it is detachablef) The Pistol Grip: The pistol grip must not extend laterally (to the side) morethan 60mm from a vertical plane that is perpendicular to the centre-line of thebarrel. The lowest point must not exceed 160mm from the centre-line of thebarrel. Material that gives increased grip may not be added and it must not be
anatomically formed.
g) A thumb hole; thumb rest, palm rest, heel rest and spirit level are prohibited.
A thumb rest is any protrusion or extension on the side of the pistol grip on
which an athlete could rest the thumb of the trigger-hand. A heel rest is any
protrusion or extension on the side of the pistol grip designed to prevent thehand from slipping. A palm rest is defined in Rule 7.4.5.2 and only allowed on
50m rifles.

Note: This diagram is intended to illustrate the position of the parts describedin a) to g)
7.4.2.2

Weightsa) Barrel weights within a radius of 30mm from the centre of the barrel are
permitted. Barrel weights may be moved along the barrel;b) Any devices or weights projecting from the buttstock must be attached asa fixed part of the buttstock (screws or other fixation means). They must not
protrude sideways more than 25mm from centreline of buttstock or downwards
more than 140mm measured from the centre line of the barrel (Rule 7.4.4.2 f).
c) Weights in addition to barrel weights may be attached to any part of therifle but must be within the areas shown in the diagram. Weights on or in thelower part of the fore-end may not extend horizontally (laterally) further fromthe centre-line of the barrel than the distance of the maximum extension of
the cheek-piece from the centre-line of the barrel, (dimension J2). Weights
in the butt-stock area cannot extend further to the rear than a line that isperpendicular to the deepest point of the butt-plate.

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type of visible adhesive tape to attach weights is prohibited.
Athletes are reminded that the image of athletes and their equipment, whenbeing broadcast or photographed, must be in keeping with the presentationof an Olympic sport. Therefore rifles and attachments should not look as if
they are held together with adhesive tape, cable-ties, or other temporarymeans. A large cluster of lead automobile wheel-balance weights is unsightly
and inappropriate and should be concealed or avoided. Manufactured metal
weights, firmly attached to the rifle within the permitted areas as shown on the
diagram, are acceptable .

See Rifle Measurements diagram 7.4.4.1 and Rifle Measurements Table
7.4.4.2 for all dimensions.
7.4.3

Standards for 300m Standard Rifle Only
All 300m Standard Rifles must conform to the specifications shown in the Rifle
Measurements Table and with the following restrictions:a) The minimum trigger pull is 1500 grams. The trigger pull must be measured
with the barrel in a vertical position. Trigger weight control checks must be
conducted immediately after the last series. A maximum of three (3) attempts
to lift the weight are allowed. Any athlete whose rifle fails the test must be
disqualified;b) The same rifle must be used in all positions without change. The adjustmentof the butt-plate and hand stop or the changing of front sight inserts or the
adjustment of the rear sight or its eyepiece are permitted. The removal of
the cheek piece during competition is permitted for barrel cleaning and bolt
removal under supervision of the Jury; but its position must not be changed
when it is replaced; and quick fasteners are not permitted.
c) The overall length of the barrel including any extension tube, measured fromthe breech face to the apparent muzzle, must not exceed 762mm.

7.4.4Standards for 10m Air Rifle Only
Any type of compressed air or gas rifle that conforms to the specifications in
the Rifle Measurements Table and the following additional restrictions:a) The total length of the air rifle system measured from the back end of themechanism to the apparent muzzle must not exceed 850mm; andb) The front sight may not extend beyond the apparent muzzle.
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Rifle Measurements Table
Measurements for dimensions C, D, E, F, J1, J2, P and Q are from the centreline of the bore.

Key

RIFLE FEATURE

300m
Standard Rifle

Air Rifle

A

Length of front sight tunnel

50mm

50mm

B

External diameter of front sight tunnel, which must be
circular in profile.

25mm

25mm

C

Distance from centre of the front sight ring or top of postto centre of bore

80mm

80mm

D

Depth of fore-end

140mm

140mm

E

Lowest point of pistol grip

160mm

160mm

F

Lowest point of butt-stock between the pistol grip andthe butt-plate (does not apply to wooden stocked rifles)
Maximum depth of additional weights.

140mm

140mm

G

Depth of curve of butt-plate

20mm

20mm

H

Heel to toe length of butt-plate

153mm

153mm

I

Maximum thickness (breadth) of fore-end

60mm

60mm

J1

Maximum distance of cheek-piece from a vertical planethrough the centre-line of the barrel

40mm

40mm

J2

Maximum distance of any part of the pistol grip from a
vertical plane through the centre-line of barrel

60mm

60mm

K

Offset of the butt-plate as measured from the left or rightedge of the butt-plate to butt-stock centre (7.4.2.1)

30mm

30mm

L

Trigger weight1500 grams
minimum

Free

M

Weight with sights (and hand stop 300m)

5.5kg

5.5kg

N

The front sight must not extend beyond the apparent
muzzle of the rifle

Must not extend

Must notextend01

Air Rifle: Total length of the Air Rifle system

02Standard Rifle: The overall length of the barrel including
extension (from the muzzle to the breech face)

762mm

P

Maximum height of weights behind rear sights

60mm

60mm

Q

Maximum height of weights between the front and rearsights

30mm

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Standards for 50m Rifles
All rifles chambered for rimfire 5.6mm (.22” cal.) long rifle cartridges are
permitted. These Rules cannot proscribe all possible combinations ofattachments which may be fitted to rifles, such as additional sights, etc., but
the “spirit and intent”, (as per Rule 6.8.13) of this rule is that 50m rifles shouldhave the general appearance as the diagram below, i.e., only one set of sights,
buttstock, palm-rest or extendable fore-end etc., may be fitted to a rifle at atime. This does not prevent these items being swapped during any stage ofcompetition.
a) The weight of the rifle for men and women may not exceed 8.0kg with allaccessories used, including the palm rest and hand stop;b) Weights on or in the lower part of the stock or buttstock, may not extend
horizontally (laterally) further from the centre-line of the barrel than the distanceof the maximum extension of the cheek-piece from the centre-line of the barrel;c) Weights cannot extend further to the rear than a line perpendicular to thedeepest point in the butt-plate;d) Weights attached to the butt-stock must be rigidly attached and may not be
taped to the butt-stock;e) Weights on the rifle fore-end may extend no lower than 90mm below
the centre-line of the barrel and not further forward than 700mm from theback (rear) end of the system; Any such weight must be incapable of being
converted into a bipod for use in supporting the rifle, when placed down after
shooting or between positions in the 3-position events.
f) The lowest point on the butt-stock may not extend down more than 140mm
from the centre-line of the bore. This limit does not apply to wooden stocked
rifles

7.4.5.1

Hook Butt Plate
A hook butt-plate that complies with the following restrictions may be used;
The butt hook projecting rearward from the bottom of the butt-plate must notextend more than 153mm (A) past the rear of a line that is perpendicular toa line drawn through the axis of the bore of the rifle, and that is tangent to
the deepest part of the butt-plate depression that normally rests against theshoulder;The butt hook projecting from the bottom of the butt-plate must have a total
outside length around any curve or bend of not more than 178mm (B);The top projection of the butt-plate must not extend more than 25mm to therear of this perpendicular line; and344

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7.4.5.2

Palm Rests
A palm rest is any removeable attachment or extension below the fore-end thataids the support of the rifle by the forward hand. Orthopaedic shaping, (finger
or thumb grooves or depressions), is allowed. Such attachments must notextend more than 200mm below the centre line of the barrel. Palm rests may
not be used on air rifles in any circumstances. They may be used on 50m rifles
in the standing position only.
A fore-end extension that provides a straight plane surface and is not deeper
than 140mm is not a palm rest.

7.4.5.3

Pistol Grips
No part of the pistol grip may be extended or constructed in any way thatwould allow it to touch or support the back of the hand or the wrist.

7.4.5.4

Standards for 300m Rifles
Standards for 300m rifles are the same as for the 50m Rifle (Men and
Women). See 7.4.5 and the RIFLE SPECIFICATION TABLE (7.7.5).
300m rifles may have a mirage band with a maximum width of 60mm.

7.4.6

7.5

Ammunition
Rifle

CalibreOther specifications

50m

5.6mm
(.22”)

Rimfire Long Rifle. Only bullets made of lead or similar soft
material are permitted.

10m

4.5mm (.177”)

Projectiles of any shape made of lead or other soft material
are permitted.

300m

Maximum 8mm

Ammunition of any description that may be fired without
any danger to athletes or range personnel. Tracer, armour
piercing, and incendiary ammunition is prohibited.

CLOTHING REGULATIONS
See the General Technical Rules for general standards regarding clothing andthe testing of clothing (Rule 6.7).

7.5.1

General Standards for Rifle Clothing

7.5.1.1 	All shooting jackets, shooting trousers and shooting gloves must be made offlexible material that does not materially change its physical characteristics,
that is, become stiffer, thicker or harder, under commonly accepted shooting
conditions. All lining, padding and reinforcements must meet the same
specifications. Any lining or padding must not be quilted, cross-stitched, glued
or otherwise affixed to the outer clothing layer other than at normal tailoring
points. All lining or padding must be measured as a part of the clothing.
7.5.1.2	Only one (1) shooting jacket and only one (1) pair of shooting trousers may
be used by each athlete in all Rifle events in any ISSF Championship. All
Rifle shooting jackets and shooting trousers must have a seal with a unique
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serial number issued by ISSF Equipment Control and registered in an ISSF
database. Athletes with jackets or trousers that do not have a seal mustbring them to Equipment Control to have a seal attached and registered in
the ISSF database. Two (2) jackets and two (2) trousers may be registeredto each athlete. Athletes with more than one jacket or trousers with ISSF
seals must inform the ISSF Equipment Control which item will be used inthat Championship. Athletes that change jackets or trousers or any with noseal (new or changed) must bring them to Equipment Control to obtain a seal
and retire the previous seal (6.7.6.2.e). When an athlete is selected for postcompetition testing, the test must confirm that the seal number registered tothat athlete was the seal number on the clothing used by that athlete.
7.5.1.3	Ordinary athletic type training trousers or normal athletic type training shoes
may be worn in any event or position. If shorts are worn during competitions,the bottom of the leg material must be no more than 15cm above the centre of
the kneecap. Sandals of any type may not be worn.
7.5.1.4	Athletes are responsible for ensuring that all items of clothing used by themcomply with these Rules. The Equipment Control Section must be open to
make voluntary inspections of athletes’ clothing from the Official Training day
until the last day of Rifle competition and athletes are encouraged to bring their
Rifle clothing items for an Equipment Control check before the competitions
to be sure they comply with these Rules. In preparing jackets and trousers forcompetitions, athletes must make allowances for any measurement variations
that may occur because of changes in temperature, humidity or otherenvironment conditions.
7.5.1.5	Post-competition checks will be made of all Rifle clothing items after
Elimination and Qualification Round competitions to ensure compliance (6.7.9).
7.5.2

Clothing Measurement Standards

7.5.2.1

Clothing Thickness Standards Table
Rifle competition clothing must comply with these thickness measurement
standards:

Measurement
LocationThickness

Jackets

Trousers

Shoes

NormalSingle

2.5mm

2.5mm

4.0mm

NormalDouble

5.0mm

5.0mm

Normal

Total

Reinforcements

Single10.0mm

10.0mmReinforcements

Double20.0mm

20.0mmGlovesUnderclothing
2.5mm
5.0mm

12.0mmNo measurement greater than the thickness measurement standards in thechart may be approved (zero tolerance).
7.5.2.2	
Stiffness Measurement Standards
Rifle competition clothing must comply with these stiffness measurement
standards:a) If the measuring cylinder is depressed at least 3.0mm, the material isacceptable; (see rule 6.5.2)
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measurement below the minimum measurement of 3.0mm may be approved;andc) Every part of the jacket or trousers must be capable of being measured withthe 60mm measuring cylinder. If a part is too small for normal testing (no flatarea 60mm or larger), measuring must be done over the seams.
7.5.2.3

Shoe Sole Flexibility Standard
The soles of athletes’ shoes must bend at least 22.5 degrees when a forceof 15 Newton-Meters is applied to the heel area while the boot or shoe isclamped in the testing device (See Rule 6.5.3).

7.5.3

Shooting Shoes
Normal street type or light athletic shoes are permitted in all positions. Special
shooting shoes not exceeding the following specifications may be worn only in
1Om and 50m and 300m 3 Positions events. Special shooting shoes must not
be worn in Rifle Prone events:

7.5.3.1	The material of the upper part (above the line of the sole) must be of soft,flexible, pliable material, not thicker than 4mm, including all linings, whenmeasured on any flat surfaces such as point D in the Shooting Shoe
Measurements Table (7.5.3.6).
7.5.3.2	The shoe sole must be constructed of the same material and composition
throughout its length and breadth and the sole must be flexible in the entire
forward part of the foot. Athletes may use removeable inner soles or inserts intheir shoes, but any inserts must also be flexible in the forward part of the foot.
7.5.3.3	To demonstrate that soles are flexible, athletes must walk normally (heel-toe)at all times while on the FOP. A warning will be given for the first offense, a
two-point penalty and disqualification will be given for subsequent violations.
7.5.3.4	The height of the shoe from the floor to the highest point (Dimension C,
Shooting Shoe Measurements Table) must not exceed two thirds (2/3) of thelength.
7.5.3.5	If an athlete wears shoes, they must be a matched pair externally.
7.5.3.6	Shooting Shoe Measurements Table
Athlete’s shoes must not exceed the maximum dimensions shown in thedrawing and chart:

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Maximum thickness of sole at the toe: 10mm.

B.

Overall length of shoe: According to size of wearer’s foot.

C.

Maximum height of shoe: Not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) length of B.

D.

Upper part of shoe material maximum thickness 4mm.

The shoe sole must follow the external curvature of the shoe and may not extend morethan 5.0mm beyond the external dimensions of the shoe at any point. Toes or heels may
not be cut square or flat.

7.5.4	Shooting Jacket
7.5.4.1	The body and sleeves of the jacket, including the lining, must not exceed
2.5mm in single thickness and 5.0mm in double thickness at any point where
flat surfaces may be measured. The jacket must not be longer than the bottomof the balled fist (see Shooting Jacket Measurements, 7.5.4.9).
7.5.4.2	Closure of the jacket must be only by non-adjustable means e.g. buttons or
zippers. The jacket must not overlap more than 100mm at the closure (seeJacket Table). The jacket must hang loosely on the wearer. To determine this,the jacket must be capable of being overlapped beyond the normal closure byat least 70mm, measured from the centre of the button to the outside edge ofthe button hole. The measurement will be taken with the arms at the sides. A
measurement must be made with an-overlap gauge with a tension of 6.0kg to
8.0kg. The area surrounding the button hole is limited to a maximum of 12mm,
and this area may exceed the permitted 2.5mm thickness.
7.5.4.3	All straps, laces, bindings, seams, stitching or devices which may be construed
as artificial support are prohibited. However, it is permitted to have one (1)zipper or not more than two (2) straps to take up loose material in the area ofthe shoulder pad (see Shooting Jacket Measurements, 7.5.4.9). No otherzipper or other closing or tightening device is permitted other than thosespecified in these Rules and Diagrams.
7.5.4.4	The construction of the back panel may include more than one (1) piece ofmaterial provided this construction does not stiffen or reduce the flexibility of
the jacket. All parts of the back panel must comply with the thickness maximumof 2.5mm and the stiffness minimum of 3.0mm.
7.5.4.5	The construction of the side panel may not place any seam or seams underthe elbow of the support arm in the standing position within a seam-free zonethat extends 70mm above the tip of the elbow and 20 mm below the tip of theelbow. This must be checked with the athlete wearing the jacket fully closed
and while holding the rifle in the standing position.
7.5.4.6	The athlete must be capable of fully extending both arms (straighten sleeves)
while wearing the buttoned jacket. In the prone and kneeling positions, thesleeve of the shooting jacket must not extend beyond the wrist of the armon which the sling is attached. The sleeve must not be placed between thehand or glove and the fore-end of the stock when the athlete is in the shooting
position. The end of the sleeve may be allowed to touch the rifle if it does notgive any apparent support.
7.5.4.7	No Velcro, sticky substance, liquid, or spray may be applied to the outside or
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7.5.4.8	Shooting jackets may have reinforcement patches added only to their outside
surfaces subject to the following limitations:a) Maximum thickness, including jacket material and all linings: 10mm single
thickness or 20mm when measured as a double thickness;b) Reinforcement may be added on both elbows but must not extend to morethan half (1/2) of the circumference of the sleeve. On the arm which holds the
sling, the reinforcement may extend from the upper arm to a point 100 mm
from the end of the sleeve. The reinforcement on the opposite arm may have amaximum length of 300mm;c) Only one (1) hook, loop, button or similar device may be fastened to theoutside of the sleeve or shoulder seam on the sling arm to prevent the slingfrom sliding;d) Reinforcement on the shoulder where the butt-plate rests must not be longer
than 300mm in the longest dimension (see Rule 7.5.4.9);e) All inside pockets are prohibited; andf) One (1) external pocket is permitted, located on the right front side (left front
side for left hand athletes) of the jacket. The maximum size of the pocket is
250mm high from the lower edge of the jacket and 200mm wide.
7.5.4.9

Shooting Jacket Measurements
Shooting jackets must comply with the specifications shown in the drawing:

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Shooting Trousers

7.5.5.1 	Thickness - The trousers, including the lining, must not exceed 2.5 mm insingle thickness and 5mm in double thickness at any point where flat surface
may be measured.
a) Height - The top of the trousers must not fit or be worn higher on the bodythan 50 mm above the crest of the hipbone.
b) Pockets - All pockets are prohibited.
c) Tightening - The trousers must be loose around the legs. All drawstrings,
zippers, or fasteners to tighten the trousers around the legs or hips areprohibited.
d) Waist belt - To support the trousers only a normal waist belt not more than
40 mm wide and 3mm thick or braces (suspenders) may be worn. If a belt
is worn in the standing position, the buckle or fastening must not be used tosupport the left arm or elbow. The belt must not be doubled, tripled etc. under
the left arm or elbow.
e) Waist-band - If the trousers have a waist-band it may not be more than
70mm wide. If the thickness of the waistband exceeds 2.5mm, a waist belt is
not permitted. If a waist belt is not worn, the absolute maximum thickness of
the waistband is 3.5mm.
f) Belt loops - There can be a maximum of seven (7) belt loops, not more than
20mm in width, with at least 80mm between belt loops.
g) Closure - The trousers may be closed by one (1) hook and up to five (5)eyes, or up to five (5) adjustable snap fasteners, or similar closure or Velcrothat must not be multi-layered. Only one (1) type of closure is permitted. A
Velcro closure combined with any other closure is prohibited.
h) Ordinary trousers - If special shooting trousers are not worn, ordinary
trousers may be worn providing they do not give artificial support to any part ofthe body.
7.5.5.2	Zippers, buttons, Velcro or similar non-adjustable fasteners or closures, may
be used in the trousers only in the following places:a) One type of fastener or closure in the front to open and close the trouser fly.
The fly must not be lower than the level of the crotch;b) Any holes that cannot be closed are permitted; andc) Only one (1) other fastener is permitted in each trouser leg. The opening(fastener) must not start closer than 70 mm from the top edge of the trousers.
It may, however, extend to the bottom of the trouser leg (see Jacket andTrousers Table). One (1) fastener is permitted either in the front of the upper
leg or the back of the leg, but not in both places in one (1) leg.
7.5.5.3	Reinforcements may be added to both knees of the trousers. Kneereinforcements may have a maximum length of 300mm and must not be wider
than half the circumference of the trousers leg. The thickness of reinforcement
including the trousers material and any linings must not exceed 10mm in single
thickness (20mm double thickness).
7.5.5.4	Shooting trousers must not be worn in the Rifle Prone events, but they may beworn in the prone stages of Rifle 3-Position events.

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Shooting Trousers Measurements
Shooting Trousers must comply with the specifications shown in the drawing:

7.5.6

Shooting Gloves

7.5.6.1	The total thickness must not exceed 12mm when measuring front andback materials together at any point other than on seams and joints. Whenathlete is also wearing a lining glove this must be included in the thickness
measurement.
7.5.6.2	The glove must not extend more than 50mm beyond the wrist measured fromthe centre of the wrist knuckle (see drawing). Any strap or other closure device
at the wrist is prohibited. However, a portion of the wrist may be elasticatedto enable the glove to be put on, but it must leave the glove loose around thewrist.

7.5.7

Underclothing

7.5.7.1	Clothing worn under the shooting jacket must not be thicker than 2.5mm single
thickness or 5mm double thickness. The same applies to all clothing wornunder the trousers. Jeans or other ordinary trousers cannot be worn undershooting trousers.
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7.5.7.2	Only normal personal undergarments and/or training clothing that does
not immobilize or unduly reduce the movement of the athlete’s legs, bodyor arms may be worn under the shooting jacket and/or trousers. Any other
undergarments are prohibited.
7.5.8

Equipment and Accessories

7.5.8.1

Spotting Telescopes
The use of telescopes not attached to the rifle to locate shots and judge wind ispermitted for 50m and 300m events only.

7.5.8.2

SlingsMaximum sling width is 40mm. The sling must be worn only on the upper partof the left arm and from there be connected to the fore-end of the rifle stock.
Slings may be attached to the fore-end of the rifle at a single point only. The
sling must pass along one side of the hand or wrist only. If the sling is wornsuch that it forms a loop between the arm and the forward attachment, both
halves must be fastened together or attached so that the width does notexceed 40mm where it passes around the hand or wrist. No part of the rifle
may touch the sling or any of its attachments except at the sling swivel andhand stop.

7.5.8.3

Rifle Rests
The use of a rifle rest for resting the rifle between shots is permitted providingthat no part of the stand is higher than the athlete’s shoulders when holding
the rifle in a standing shooting position. A stand for resting the rifle must not
be placed in front of the shooting table or bench in the standing position. Caremust be exercised that while resting the rifle, it does not intrude on the athleteon either side. For safety while the rifle is on the rifle rest, it must be held by
the athlete.

7.5.8.4

Shooting Box or Bag
The shooting box or bag must not be placed forward of the athlete’s forward
shoulder on the firing line, except that in the standing position a shooting box
or bag, table, or stand may be used as a rifle rest between shots. The shooting
box or bag, table or stand must not be of such size or construction as tointerfere with athletes on adjacent points or to constitute a wind break.

7.5.8.5

Kneeling Roll
Only one (1) cylindrically shaped roll is allowed for shooting in the kneeling
position. The dimensions are a maximum of 25cm long and 18cm in diameter.
It must be made of soft and flexible material. Binding or other devices to shape
the roll are not permitted.

7.5.8.6

Bipod
Bipods may be used to support the rifle before and after shooting or during
position changes, but bipods, whether fixed or folding, must be removed fromthe rifle during all MATCH firing times.

7.5.8.7

Kneeling Heel Pad
A separate piece of flexible, compressible material with maximum dimensionsof 20cm x 20cm may be placed on the heel in the kneeling position. The
kneeling heel pad may be no thicker than 20mm when compressed with themeasuring device used to measure Rifle clothing thickness.

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Visor or Cap
A cap or visor may be worn. The cap or visor may extend forward of theathlete’s forehead no more than 80mm. The Cap or visor made with a flexible
material may touch the rear sight. A cap or visor that is made of non-flexible
and stiff/hard material is not allowed to touch the rear sight.
Any type of Cap or visor may not be worn in a way that makes it a side blinder,
the jury must be able to see the side of the athlete’s eye when viewed laterally
at the same height from the ground.
The original prohibition on caps or visors touching the rear sight was to prevent
those being used as a point of reference and to possibly steady the rifle toprevent horizontal rotation. The flexible rubber visors do not offer thoseadvantages and are therefore allowed.

7.6

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

7.6.1

Shooting Positions

7.6.1.1

Kneelinga) The athlete may touch the firing point surface with the toe of the right foot,the right knee and the left foot;b) The rifle may be held with both hands and the right shoulder;c) The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock;d) The left elbow must be supported on the left knee;e) The point of the elbow must not be more than 100mm over or 150mm
behind the point of the knee;f) The rifle may be supported by the sling but the fore-end behind the left handmust not touch the shooting jacket;g) No part of the rifle may touch the sling or its attachments;h) The rifle must not touch or rest against any other point or object;i) If the kneeling roll is placed under the right foot or ankle, the foot must not be
turned at an angle of more than 45 degrees;j) If the kneeling roll is not used, the foot may be placed at any angle. This may
include placing the side of the foot and the lower leg in contact with the surfaceof the firing point or shooting mat.
k) No portion of the upper leg or buttocks may touch the surface of the firing
point or shooting mat at any point;l) If the athlete uses the shooting mat he may kneel completely or partially on
the mat so that there may be up to three points of contact, (toe, knee, foot).
Other articles or padding may not be placed under the right knee. A kneelingroll may be used in conjunction with the mat if required.
m) Only the trousers and underclothing may be worn between the athlete’s
seat and heel, except that a kneeling heel pad may be used. The jacket orother articles must not be placed between these two (2) points; andn) The right hand may not touch the left hand, left arm or the left side of theshooting jacket or sling.

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Pronea) The athlete may lie on the bare surface of the firing point or on the shootingmat;b) He may also use the mat by resting his elbows on it.
c) The body must be extended on the firing point with the head toward thetarget;d) The rifle may be supported by both hands and one shoulder only;e) The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock.
f) The rifle may be supported by a sling attached to the fore-end in front of thehand stop.
g) No part of the rifle may touch the sling or its attachments;h) The rifle must not touch, or rest against, any other point or object;i) Both forearms and sleeves of the shooting jacket forward of the elbow must
be visibly raised from the surface of the firing point;j) The athlete’s sling (left) forearm must form an angle not less than 30 degrees
from the horizontal, measured from the axis of the forearm;k) The right hand and/or arm may not touch the left arm, shooting jacket or
sling; andl) Shooting trousers must not be worn in the Rifle Prone events.

7.6.1.3

Standinga) The athlete must stand free, without any artificial or other support, with both
feet on the firing point surface or on the shooting mat;b) The rifle may be held with both hands and the shoulder or the upper arm
near the shoulder and the part of the chest immediately adjacent to the rightshoulder;c) The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock;d) The rifle must not touch the jacket beyond the apparent centre line of thechest.
e) The left upper arm and elbow may be supported on the chest or on the hip.
If a belt is worn the buckle or fastening must not be used to support the left
arm or elbow;f) The rifle must not touch or rest against any point or object except in the areapermitted by 7.6.1.3.b). There must be clearly visible gaps between the rifle
and any other part of the athlete’s clothing, the athlete’s face and the rear-sight
including a blinder if attached to the rifle, and between both hands.
The width of this gap is deliberately not specified to avoid an athlete being
disturbed during match firing by an Official or Jury member taking physicalmeasurements, but the gap must be such that there is no doubt that the rifle is
not touching any point or object when viewed.
g) A palm rest may be used but not in 300m Standard Rifle or 10m Air Rifle
events;h) A hand stop/sling swivel is not allowed in this position for 300m Standard
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7.7

RIFLE EVENTS
See ISSF RECOGNIZED SHOOTING EVENTS Rule 3.3 and Rule 7.7.4,
RIFLE EVENT TABLE.

7.7.1	50m and 300m 3 Positions events must be fired in order: Kneeling - Prone Standing.
7.7.2	A combined 15-minute Preparation and Sighting Time must be provided before
MATCH firing starts (Rule 6.11.1.1).
7.7.3	In 3-Position events, after athletes complete the kneeling and prone positions,changing from MATCH to Sighting and back to MATCH is the responsibility of
the athlete. Athletes may fire unlimited Sighting shots before starting MATCH
firing shots in the prone and standing positions. No additional time is allowed
for these Sighting shots. If an athlete inadvertently fails to switch from MATCH
to Sighting after changing positions, any shots recorded as extra shots in theprevious position must be nullified and the target must be reset to Sighting.
7.7.4

RIFLE EVENTS QUALIFICATION TABLE

Event

Men/
Women

No. ofShots

Number of
Shots Per
MATCH
Target(paper)Number ofSighting
Targets(paper)Time: Pit
Operatedor Target
Carriers(when paper
targets are
used)

Time:
Electronic
Targets

10m Air Rifle

Men or
Women

60

1

4

1 hour,30 minutes

1 hour,15 minutes

10m Mixed
Team

Men &
Women

2x30

1

4

1 hour30 Minutes

50m Rifle
3 Positions

Men orWomen

60

4 for eachposition

2 hours,

1 hour,30 minutes

50m Rifle
Prone

Men or
Women

60

4

1 hour50 minutes

300m Rifle
3 Positions

Men or
Women

60

10

1 for eachposition

2 hours,
15 minutes

1 hours,
45 minutes

300m Rifle
Prone

Men or
Women

60

10

1

1 hour,15 minutes

50 minutes

300m Standard
Rifle
3 Positions

Open

60

10

1 for eachposition

2 hours,
15 minutes

1 hour,45 minutes

Note: The combined Preparation and Sighting Time of 15 minutes must start before the published start
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RIFLE SPECIFICATION TABLE

Event

Maximum
weightTriggerMaximumLength of thebarrel/system

Ammunition

Thumb hole,thumb rest,
palm rest, heel
rest, spirit level

10m Air Rifle

5.5kg (Men/
Women)

No settrigger

850mm(system)

4,5mm(.177”)

No

50m Rifle
3 Positions andProne

8.0kg (Men/
Women)

No restriction

No restriction

5.6mm (.22”)
Long Rifle

Yes - palm rest
only standing

300m Rifle
3 Positions andProne

8.0kg (Men/
Women)

No restriction

No restriction

Maximum
8mm

Yes - palm rest
only standing

300m Standard
Rifle
3 Positions

5.5kg

No settrigger
Minimum
trigger pull:
1500g

762mm (barrel)

Maximum
8mm

No quickfasteners
permitted

Note: The rifle must be weighed with all accessories, including palm rest or hand stop (if used).

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10m Air Rifle

7.4.2 / 7.4.4

3 Positions - Change Targets after a Position

7.7.3

3 Positions - Combined Preparation & Sighting Time

7.7.2

3 Positions - Firing Order

7.7.1

300m Rifle

7.4.5.4300m Standard Rifle

7.4.2 I 7.4.3

50m Rifle

7.4.5

Accessories and Equipment

7.5.8

Aiming left - Shooting right/ Aiming right - Shooting left

7.4.1.6eAmmunition

7.4.6

Application of Rules for all Rifle Events

7.1.1

Barrel - Length - 300m Standard Rifle

7.4.3 C

Barrels

7.4.1.5

Bipod

7.5.8.6

Blinder - On the Rear Sight

7.4.1.6eButt Plate - 50m Rifle

7.4.5.1

Butt Plate - Offset on 300m Standard Rifles / 1Om Air Rifles

7.4.2.1

Caps or Visor

7.5.8.8

Change a Rifle after disabled

7.4.1.2

Change or more than one Part of a Rifle per Event

7.4.1.2

Characteristics of Shooting Clothing

7.5.1.3 / 7.5.1.4

Check after Competition/ Qualification (Rule 6.7.9)

7.5.1.5

Clothing Regulations

7.5

Clothing under the Jacket and Trousers

7.5.7

Clothing Measurement Standards

7.5.2

Clothing Stiffness Measurement Standards

7.5.2.2

Clothing Thickness Standards Table

7.5.2.1

Compensators

7.4.1.5

Corrective Lenses

7.4.1.6c

Device inside Barrels / Tubes

7.4.1.5

Disabled Rifle

7.4.1.2

Electronic Triggers

7.4.1.7

Equipment and Accessories

7.5.8

General Rifle

7.1

Hand Heel Rest - 300m Standard Rifle / 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2.2

Hook - 50m Rifle

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7.4.2.6

Kneeling

7.6.1.1

Kneeling Heel Pad

7.5.8.7

Kneeling Roll

7.5.8.5

Knowledge of the Rules

7.1.2

Left-handed Athlete - Right-handed Athlete

7.1.3

Length of Barrel - 300m Standard Rifle

7.4.3 C

Length of Rifle System - 10m Air Rifle

7.4.4 a

Lenses

7.4.1.6

Light Filters

7.4.1.6

Material for Shooting Jackets, Shooting Trousers, Shooting Gloves

7.5.1.1

Men’s Events/ Women’s Events

7.1.4

Mirage Band - 300m Rifle

7.4.5.4

Movement or Oscillation Reduction Systems

7.4.1.3

Muzzle Brakes

7.4.1.5

Number of Shooting Jackets and Shooting Trousers

7.5.1.2

One Rifle per Event

7.4.1.2

Palm rest - 300m Standard Rifle/ 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2.2

Palm rest - 50m Rifle

7.4.5.2

Perforation of Barrels / Tubes

7.4.1.5

Pistol Grip Extension - 300m Standard Rifle/ 1Om Air Rifle

7.4.2.3

Pistol Grips

7.4.1.4

Pistol Grips - 50m Rifle

7.4.5.3

Positions

7.6.1

Post-Competition Testing (Rule 6.7.9)

7.5.1.2 I 7.5.1.5

Preparation and Sighting Time (Rule 6.11.1.1)

7.7.2

Program Order

7.7.1

Prone

7.6.1.2

Range and Target Standards

7.3

Reinforcements - Shooting Jacket

7.5.4.8

Reinforcements - Shooting Trousers

7.5.5.3

Reinforcements - Clothing Thickness Table

7.5.2.1

Rests - Rifle Rests

7.5.8.3

Rifle Events - See the Rifle Events Qualification Table 7.7.4

7.7

Rifle Measurements - 10m Air Rifle

7.4.4

Rifle Measurements Table - 300m Standard Rifle/ 1Om Air Rifle

7.4.4.2

Rifle Specification Table

7.7.5

Rifles and Ammunition

7.4

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7.1.3

Safety7.2

Shooting Box I Shooting Bag

7.5.8.4

Shooting Events Procedures and Competition Rules

7.6

Shooting Gloves

7.5.6

Shooting Gloves - Closure

7.5.6.2

Shooting Gloves - Thickness

7.5.6.1

Shooting Jacket

7.5.4

Shooting Jacket -Artificial Support; Straps, Laces, Stitching, etc.

7.5.4.3

Shooting Jacket - Body, Sleeves, Length

7.5.4.1

Shooting Jacket - Both Arms straighten Sleeves

7.5.4.6

Shooting Jacket - Closure: Non-adjustable

7.5.4.2

Shooting Jacket - Construction of the Back Panel

7.5.4.4

Shooting Jacket - Drawing & Measurements

7.5.4.9

Shooting Jacket - Fastening of Sling

7.5.4.8 C

Shooting Jacket - Loose Material in the Area of the Shoulder

7.5.4.3

Shooting Jacket - Overlapping, Hanging loosely

7.5.4.2

Shooting Jacket - Pocket

7.5.4.8 f

Shooting Jacket - Position of the Sleeve

7.5.4.6

Shooting Jacket - Reinforcements

7.5.4.8

Shooting Jacket - Reinforcements: Butt Plate rest on the Shoulder

7.5.4.8 d

Shooting Jacket - Reinforcements: Elbows

7.5.4.8 b

Shooting Jacket - Reinforcements: Maximum Thickness

7.5.4.8 a

Shooting Jacket - Roughening

7.5.4.7

Shooting Jacket - Side Panel with horizontal Seams

7.5.4.5

Shooting Jacket - Size of Pocket

7.5.4.8 f

Shooting Jacket - Straighten Sleeves

7.5.4.6

Shooting Jacket - Use of sticky Substance, Liquid, etc...

7.5.4.7

Shooting left -Aiming right/ Shooting right -Aiming left

7.4.1.6e

Shooting Positions

7.6.1

Shooting Shoes

7.5.3

Shooting Shoes - Flexibility of the Soles

7.5.2.3

Shooting Shoes - Height

7.5.3.4

Shooting Shoes - Inner Soles

7.5.3.2

Shooting Shoes - Matching Pair

7.5.3.5

Shooting Shoes - Material Sole

7.5.3.2

Shooting Shoes - Material upper Part

7.5.3.1

Shooting Shoes - Measurements Table

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7.5.3.3

Shooting Trousers

7.5.5

Shooting Trousers - Braces (Suspenders)

7.5.5.1

Shooting Trousers - Closure Devices

7.5.5.1

Shooting Trousers - Closure Devices: Trousers Fly

7.5.5.2

Shooting Trousers - Closure Devices: Trousers Leg

7.5.5.2 C

Shooting Trousers - Drawing & Measurements

7.5.5.5

Shooting Trousers - Draw-strings, Zippers, Fasteners

7.5.5.1 I 7.5.5.2

Shooting Trousers - Loose around the Legs

7.5.5.1

Shooting Trousers - Reinforcements

7.5.5.3

Shooting Trousers - Thickness

7.5.5.1

Shooting Trousers - Top of Trousers

7.5.5.1

Shooting Trousers - Waist Band: Wide, Closure Devices

7.5.5.1

Shooting Trousers - Waist Belt

7.5.5.1

Shorts

7.5.1.3

Sights

7.4.1.6

Sights - Lenses, Lenses System, Light Filters

7.4.1.6

Slings

7.5.8.2

Specification Table - Rifle

7.7.5

Spirit Level - 300m Standard Rifle/ 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2.2

Spotting Telescopes

7.5.8.1

Standards for 300m Standard Rifle / 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2

Standards for all Rifles

7.4.1

Standing

7.6.1.3

Stiffness of Clothing

7.5.2.2

Telescopes

7.5.8.1

Thickness of clothing

7.5.2.1

Thickness - Table

7.5.2.1

Thumb Hole - 300m Standard Rifle / 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2.2

Thumb Rest - 300m Standard Rifle / 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2.2

Trigger Pull - 300m Standard Rifle

7.4.3 aUnderclothing

7.5.7

Visor or Caps

7.5.8.8

Walking Normally

7.5.3.3

Weights - 300m Standard Rifle / 10m Air Rifle

7.4.2.7

Women’s Events/ Men’s Events

7.1.4

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PISTOL RULES
FOR
10m Air Pistol Individual
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
25m Pistol
25m Rapid-fire Pistol
25m Centre Fire Pistol
25m Standard Pistol
50m Pistol
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8.1

GENERAL

8.2

SAFETY

8.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS

8.4

EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION

8.5

ATHLETES SHOES

8.6

SHOOTING ACCESSORIES

8.7

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

8.8

INTERRUPTIONS AND IRREGULARITIES

8.9

MALFUNCTIONS IN 25M EVENTS

8.10

FAILURE OF EST OR PAPER TARGET SYSTEMS

8.11

PISTOL EVENTS QUALIFICATION TABLE

8.12

PISTOL SPECIFICATION TABLE

8.13

PISTOL DRAWINGS AND MEASUREMENTS

8.14

INDEX

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363

363

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367
368

374

377
380

381

382
383

384

NOTE:
Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.
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GENERAL

8.1.1	These Rules are part of the ISSF Technical Rules and apply to all Pistol
events.
8.1.2	All athletes, team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF Rules
and must ensure that these Rules are enforced. It is the responsibility of eachathlete to comply with the Rules.
8.1.3	When a Rule refers to right-handed athletes, the reverse of that Rule refers toleft-handed athletes.
8.1.4	Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men’s or a women’s event, it must apply
uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.
8.1.5	If there is published a differing format for any Olympic event for Paris 2024, theOlympic format will take precedence over these rules.
8.2

SAFETYSAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE
ISSF Safety Rules are found in the General Technical Rules, Rule 6.2.

8.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS
Target and target standards are found in the General Technical Rules, Rule6.3. Requirements for ranges and other facilities are found in the General
Technical Rules, Rule 6.4.

8.4

EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION

8.4.1

Standards for All Pistols

8.4.1.1	Grips. For dimensions and details of grips see the PISTOL SPECIFICATIONTABLE (8.12) and the PISTOL CONFIGURATION DRAWINGS (8.13).
a) Neither the grip nor any part of the pistol may be extended or constructed inany way that would allow it to touch beyond the hand. The wrist must remain
visibly free when the pistol is held in the normal firing position. Bracelets,
wristwatches, wristbands, or similar items are prohibited on the hand and armthat holds the pistol; andb) Adjustable grips are permitted providing that when they are adjusted forthe athlete’s hand they conform to these Rules. Grip adjustments are subject
to random Equipment Control checks to ensure that they conform with theseRules.
8.4.1.2

Barrels: see the PISTOL SPECIFICATION TABLE (8.12).

8.4.1.3

Sightsa) Only open sights are allowed. Sights using fibre optic, light enhancing or
reflecting colour surfaces are prohibited. Optical, mirror, telescope, laser-beam,electronically projected dot sights etc. are prohibited;b) Any aiming device programmed to activate the firing mechanism isprohibited;c) No protective covering is permitted on front or rear open sights;d) 10m and 25m Pistols must fit within the specified measuring boxes withEDITION 2022 (First Print 01/2023)

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sights mounted on the pistols (see PISTOL SPECIFICATION TABLE, Rule8.12);e) Correcting lenses and/or filters must not be attached to the pistol; butf) Corrective lenses or eyeglasses and/or filters or tinted lenses may be wornby the athlete.
8.4.1.4

Electronic Triggers are allowed providing:a) All components are firmly attached to and contained within the frame or gripof the pistol;b) The trigger is operated by the hand that holds the pistol;c) All components must be included when the pistol is inspected by Equipment
Control; andd) The pistol with all components installed complies with the rules governing
dimensions and weight for that event.

8.4.1.5	Case Catchers are allowed providing the pistol complies with these Rules(dimensions and weight) when attached.
8.4.1.6	
Movement or Oscillation Reduction Systems. Any device, mechanismor system that actively reduces, slows or minimizes pistol oscillations or
movements before the shot is released is prohibited.
8.4.2

Measuring Trigger Pull Weight

The weight of the trigger pull must be measured with the test weightsuspended near the middle of the trigger (see illustrations) and the barrel held
vertically. The weight must be placed on a horizontal surface and lifted clearof the surface. The tests must be conducted by Equipment Control officials.
The minimum weight of the trigger pull must be maintained throughout thecompetition. A maximum of three (3) attempts to lift the weight are allowed. If it
does not pass, it may only be resubmitted after adjustment. When testing air or

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8.4.2.1	Testing the weight of the trigger pull must be done according to the diagrams
below. A weight with a metal or rubber knife-edge must be used. A roller on thetrigger weight is not permitted. A dead weight must be used with no springs orother devices.

8.4.2.2	The appropriate trigger test weight must also be made available to athletes
on the range before and during training and competition, and before Finals, toallow them to recheck the weight of the trigger pull on their pistols.
8.4.2.3	Random Trigger Weight control checks must be conducted immediately after
the last series in all Qualification Rounds of 10m events and 25m stages.
Checks in Standard Pistol will be made after 60 shots or, if the competition isfired in two stages (30 + 30 shots), checks will be done after each stage. At
least one (1) athlete should be selected from each Range Section (or every
eight (8) firing positions for Air Pistol) by the drawing of lots by the Equipment
Control Jury. Equipment Control Officers must then conduct the tests before
pistols are returned to their cases. A maximum of three (3) attempts to lift theweight are allowed. An athlete whose pistol fails this test or a selected athlete
who fails to submit his pistol for testing must be disqualified.
8.4.3

Standards for 25m, 50m and 10m Pistols

8.4.3.1

25m Rimfire and Centre Fire Pistolsa) The Athlete must use the same pistol in all stages and series of an event
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b) The centre-line of the bore must pass above the web (between thumband forefinger) of the hand holding the pistol in the normal firing position (seePISTOL CONFIGURATION DRAWING); andc) The barrel length is measured as follows (see PISTOL SPECIFICATIONTABLE).

8.4.3.2

Semiautomatic

From the muzzle to the breech face (barrel plus chamber).

RevolverBarrel only (excluding cylinder).

25m Rimfire Pistol
Any calibre 5.6 mm (.22”) rimfire pistol, chambered for long rifle cartridges,
except a single shot pistol, that conforms to the PISTOL SPECIFICATIONTABLE may be used.

8.4.3.3

25m Centre Fire Pistol
Any centre fire pistol or revolver, except a single shot pistol, of calibre 7.62mm
to 9.65mm (.30” - .38”) that conforms to the PISTOL SPECIFICATION TABLE
may be used.

8.4.3.4

50m Pistola) Any calibre 5.6mm (.22 cal.) rimfire pistol chambered for long rifle cartridges
may be used; andb) Hand covers for 50m Pistols are permitted, providing they do not cover thewrist.

8.4.3.5

10m Air Pistol
Any 4.5mm (.177cal.) compressed air, CO2 or pneumatic air pistol
that conforms to the PISTOL SPECIFICATION TABLE and PISTOLCONFIGURATION DRAWING may be used.

8.4.4

Ammunition
All projectiles used must be made only of lead or similar soft material. Jacketedprojectiles are not permitted. The Jury may take samples from the athlete’s
ammunition for checking.
PistolCalibreOther specifications

10m Air Pistol

4,5mm (.177”)

25m Centre Fire
Pistol7.62mm - 9.65mm(.30”-.38”)

High-power or Magnum ammunition is notallowed50m Pistol

5.6mm (.22”)

Rimfire Long Rifle

25m Rimfire Pistol

5.6mm (.22”)

Rimfire Long Rifle
For the Rapid-fire Pistol event: minimum
bullet weight 2.53g = 39gr; minimum
average velocity 250m/sec., measured
3.0m from the muzzle.

8.4.4.1	Velocity testing will be done with a chronograph (velocity measurement
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Technical Committee. A chronograph must be available to athletes on therange.
8.4.4.2	The ammunition of at least one (1) athlete from each relay must be tested. The
Equipment Control Jury will supervise the selection of the athletes to be tested
and collect the ammunition to be tested before each 30-shot Qualification
stage. Athletes should have at least 50 rounds with them for each stage ofcompetition. A Jury Member must take ten (10) cartridges from the ammunition
that the athlete is using, place them in a labelled envelope, seal the envelopeand hand it to the testing officer. After the stage is completed, the athlete
selected must go to the testing station. The testing officer will load a magazine
with three (3) cartridges and fire them in that athlete’s pistol and record themuzzle velocity of each cartridge. If the average velocity is under 250.0m/sec,
the test must be repeated. If the average velocity of the six (6) shots is lessthan 250.0m/sec, the athlete must be disqualified.
8.5

ATHLETES SHOES

8.5.1	Only low-sided shoes that do not cover the ankle bone (below the medial andlateral malleolus) are permitted. The sole must be flexible in the entire forward
part of the foot;8.5.2	Athletes may use removeable inner soles or inserts in their shoes, but any
inserts must also be flexible in the forward part of the foot;
8.5.3

An ISSF approved testing device will be used to check sole flexibility;

8.5.4	To demonstrate that shoe soles are flexible, athletes must walk normally (heel­toe) at all times while on the field of play. A warning will be given for the first
offence, a two-point penalty or disqualification will be given for subsequentviolations;8.5.5	Shoe Sole Flexibility Measurement Device. The device used to measureshoe sole flexibility must be capable of accurately measuring how manydegrees the shoe sole bends while bent with a precise amount of upward
pressure; and8.5.6	Shoe Sole Flexibility Standard. The soles of athletes’ shoes must bend at
least 22.5 degrees when a force of 15 Newton-Meters is applied to the heelarea while the shoe is clamped in the testing device.
8.6

SHOOTING ACCESSORIES

8.6.1

Spotting Telescopes
The use of telescopes not attached to the pistol to locate shots or judge thewind is permitted in 25m and 50m events only.

8.6.2

Pistol Transport Boxes
Athletes may use pistol transport boxes to take pistols and equipment to theshooting ranges. During Finals, pistol transport boxes or equipment bags must
not remain on the FOP.

8.6.3

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maximum bench height is 1.00m). During Elimination or Qualificationcompetitions, a pistol transport box (Rule 8.6.2) may be used as a pistol
support stand, provided the total height of the bench or table plus the box does
not exceed 1.00m. During Finals, a pistol transport box may not be used as apistol support stand.
8.7

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

8.7.1

Firing Position
The athlete must stand free, without any artificial or other support, with both
feet and/or shoes completely within the firing point. The pistol must be heldand fired with one (1) hand only. The wrist must be visibly free of support.

8.7.2

Ready Position
In the 25m Rapid-fire Pistol event, 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol
Rapid-fire Stages and 25m Standard Pistol 20sec. and 10sec. series, shooting
must start from the READY position (see drawing). In the READY position,
the athlete’s arm must point downward at an angle of not greater than 45
degrees from the vertical. The arm with the pistol must not be pointed at the
ground within the forward edge of the firing point. After the series begins, thepistol may not rest on the bench or shooting table. The arm must remain in thisposition while waiting either for the appearance of the target or, when EST areused, for the green light(s) to come on.

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Ready Position Violations
A READY position violation occurs when an athlete in the 25m Rapid-Fire
Pistol event or in the Rapid-Fire Stage of the 25m Pistol or 25m Centre Fire
Pistol event, or in the 20 second or 10 second stages of the 25m Standard
Pistol event:a) Raises his arm too soon and this movement becomes part of the arm lift(continuous motion);b) Does not lower his arm sufficiently; orc) Raises his arm above 45 degrees before the light changes or the targets
start to turn.

8.7.4

Procedures for Ready Position Violations
WHEN A READY POSITION VIOLATION OCCURS;a) The athlete must be warned by a Jury Member and the series must berecorded and repeated;b) When the series is repeated in the 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol event, the athlete
must be credited with the lowest value hit on each target. In all other 25m
events, the athlete must be credited with the five (5) lowest value hits in thetwo (2) series (or three (3) series should a malfunction be involved);c) If the fault is repeated in the same stage of 30 shots in the 25m Rapid-fire
Pistol event, or in the Rapid-fire Stage of the 25m Pistol or 25m Centre Fire
Pistol event, or in the combined 20 second and 10 second stages of the 25m
Standard Pistol event, the same procedure must be applied and the athlete
must be penalized by a deduction of two (2) points from his score; andd) If a third violation of this Rule occurs, the athlete must be disqualified.

8.7.5

Pistol EventsSee ISSF RECOGNIZED SHOOTING EVENTS Rule 3.3 and Rule 8.11,
PISTOL EVENT TABLE.

8.7.6

Competition Rules

8.7.6.1

Preparation Time for 25m Eventsa) Athletes should report to their Range Section, but must wait to be called totheir firing points;b) 13 minutes before the Match Time starts, and after any preceding relay
is finished, the CRO will call the athletes to the line. With the permissionof the CRO athletes may remove their pistols from their boxes and handle
their pistols; safety flags must remain in the pistols. Holding and aiming
exercises are allowedc) Pre-competition checks by the Jury and Range Officers must be completed
promptly before the Preparation Time starts;d) Preparation Time begins with the command “PREPARATION TIME
BEGINS NOW.” During the Preparation Time the targets must be visible,
facing the athletes. During the Preparation Time athletes may remove safety
flags and handle their pistols, dry fire and carry out holding and aiming
exercises on the firing line; ande) Preparation Time allowed before the competition starts is as follows:

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25m Standard Pistol

3 minutes

25m Precision Stages

3 minutes

25m Rapid-fire Stages or Events

3 minutes

Specific Rules for 25m Eventsa) In all 25m events, timing must start at the moment the green lights comeon (or the targets begin to face) and stop when the red lights come on (or thetargets begin to turn away); when EST are used, the green lights are on for therequired time +0.1 sec.;b) The turning of the targets or the switching of lights may be controlled bya Target Operator who is located behind the firing line. His position must not
disturb the athlete, but it must be within the sight and hearing of the Range
Officer. The targets may also be operated by the Range Officer by means of aremote control system;c) “LOAD.” In all 25m Training or Qualification events, only one (1) magazine
or pistol may be loaded with not more than five (5) cartridges on the command“LOAD.” Nothing else is allowed to be inserted into the magazine or cylinder;d) If an athlete in Qualification loads his pistol with more cartridges than he isallowed to load (full series or series completion) or he loads more than one (1)magazine on any command “LOAD” he must be penalized by the deduction of
two (2) points from his score in that same series. If the athlete violates this rulein Training, he must be directed to unload his pistol, insert a safety flag andstop training.
e) An athlete who fires a shot or shots before the command “LOAD” must be
disqualified; andf) “UNLOAD.” In all events, after the series or stage has been completed,the command “UNLOAD” must be given. In any case, immediately uponcompleting a series (unless there is a pistol malfunction), or when ordered, theathlete must unload the pistol.

8.7.6.3

Specific Rules for the 25m Rapid-fire Pistol Qualification Eventa) The event is 60 competition shots divided into two (2) stages of 30 shotseach. Each stage includes six (6) series of five (5) shots each, two (2) series
in eight (8) seconds, two (2) series in six (6) seconds and two (2) series in four(4) seconds. In each series, one (1) shot is fired at each of the five (5) targets
within the specified time limit for the series;b) Before the beginning of each stage, the athlete may fire one (1) Sighting
series of five (5) shots in eight (8) seconds;c) All shooting (Sighting and MATCH firing series) is by command. Bothathletes in the same Range Section must fire at the same time, but organizers
may have more than one (1) Range Section to fire simultaneously undercentralized commands;d) If a pistol of any of the athletes firing together has a malfunction, themalfunction series must be re-fired by those concerned in the same time stage
with the following regular series. The final series of this stage will be fired
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the series time (i.e. “eight second series,” “six second series,” etc.), or theseries time must be indicated in some manner such as using a numbered signof sufficient size to be visible to the athlete. When the Range Officer gives thecommand “LOAD,” athletes must prepare themselves for their series withinone (1) minute;f) When one (1) minute has expired, the Range Officer will give the command:“ATTENTION”

The red lights must be switched on (ifpaper targets are used, they must be
turned to the edge-on position) and theathletes must bring their pistols to the
READY position.
When EST are used, the red lights will
be switched on. After a delay of 7 sec. +/0.1sec. the green lights will come on for therequired time +0.1sec.
When paper targets are used, the targets
will be turned to the edge-on position. Aftera delay of 7sec. (+/- 0.1sec.), the targets
will be turned to face the athletes.

g) Before each series, the athlete must lower his arm and adopt the READY
position;h) The green lights come on (if paper targets are used, the targets turn to face
the athletes) seven (7) seconds+/- 0.1sec. after the command “ATTENTION;”i) Pistols may be raised the moment the green lights come on (or the targets
begin to face);j) The athlete should fire five (5) shots during each series;k) A series is considered as having started after the command “ATTENTION”;
every shot fired after that must be counted as a MATCH shot;I) After the firing of each series, there should be a pause of at least one (1)minute before the next command “LOAD;” andm) There should be a minimum of 30min., or longer if the programme permits,
between the scheduled start times for relays; the published start time forsuccessive relays should be adequate to allow for these relays to start at the
published time.
8.7.6.4

Specific Rules for 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol
The programme for each event is 60 MATCH shots divided into two (2) stagesof 30 shots each:Stage

Number of series andshots

Time limit for each
Sighting or MATCH series

Precision Stagesix (6) series of five(5) shots

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Rapid-fire Stagesix (6) series of five(5) shots

see belowa) Before the beginning of each stage, the athlete may fire one (1) Sighting
series of five (5) shots;b) All athletes will fire the Sighting series as well as all MATCH series at thesame time and on the same commands:c) The Range Officer must give the command “LOAD” BEFORE EACHSERIES; after the command “LOAD,” the athlete must prepare himself withinone (1) minute with the correct number of cartridges;d) After the command “UNLOAD” is given at the end of a sighting or MATCH
series, there must be a pause of one (1) minute before the Range Officer gives
the command “LOAD” to start the next series;e) A series is considered as having started from the moment the red light isswitched on, or the targets turn away from the athlete after the command“ATTENTION”, every shot fired after that must be counted as a MATCH shot.
f) Firing will begin on the appropriate command or signal, the commands forstationary targets are “START” or the signal of a horn and “STOP” or a horn
signal, the signals for turning targets are when the targets turn towards oraway from the athlete; the signals for EST are the red and green lights.
g) Precision Stage“FOR THE SIGHTING SERIES - LOAD”

All athletes load within a time of one (1)minute.

“FOR THE FIRST/ NEXT COMPETITIONSERIES- LOAD”

All athletes load within a time of one (1)minute.

“ATTENTION”

When EST are used, the red lights will beswitched on. After a delay of 7sec. ±0.1sec.
the green lights will come on.
When paper targets are used, the targets
will be turned to the edge-on position. Aftera delay of 7sec. ±0.1sec., the targets will
be turned to face the athletes.

“UNLOAD’h) All athletes must complete the Precision Stage before the Rapid-Fire Stage
may begin;i) Rapid Stage
During each series in the Rapid-Fire Stage, the target is shown five (5) times
for 3.0sec. -0.0 to +0.2sec. or, when EST are used, the green lights come on
for 3.1sec. for each shot; the time between each appearance (the edge-on
position) or, when EST are used, when the red lights are on, must be seven(7)sec. ± 0.1sec. one (1) shot only will be fired during each appearance of thetarget; when EST are used, the green light must go off after 3.1sec., but thetarget must continue to record a valid shot for an additional 0.2sec. “after time”
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All athletes load within a time of one (1)minute.

“FOR THE FIRST/ NEXT COMPETITIONSERIES - LOAD”

All athletes load within a time of one (1)minute.

“ATTENTION”

When EST are used, the red lights will beswitched on. After a delay of 7sec.±0.1sec.
the green lights will come on.
When paper targets are used, the targets
will be turned to the edge-on position. Aftera delay of 7sec. ±0.1sec., the targets will
be turned to face the athletes.

“UNLOAD”j) Before each shot the athlete must lower his arm and adopt the READY
position in accordance with Rule 8.7.2;k) The pistol must not rest on the bench, or shooting table, during the Rapid
stage series
8.7.6.5

Specific Rules for the 25m Standard Pistol Event
The event programme is 60 MATCH shots divided into 3 stages of 20 shotseach. Each stage consists of 4 series of 5 shots:Stage

Number of series and shots

Time limit for each series

1four (4) series of five (5) shots

150sec.

2four (4) series of five (5) shots

20sec.

3

four (4) series of five (5) shots

10sec.

a) Before the beginning of MATCH firing, the athlete may fire one (1) Sighting
series of five (5) shots within a time limit of 150 seconds;b) Before the Range Officer gives the command “LOAD,” he must call out theseries time (such as 150sec. series, or 20sec. series etc.), or the series timemust be indicated in some manner such as using a numbered sign of sufficient
size to be visible to the athlete;c) When the Range Officer gives the command “LOAD,” the athlete must
prepare himself immediately for the series within one (1) minute;d) When one (1) minute has expired, the Range Officer will give the command:“ATTENTION”

When EST are used, the red lights will beswitched on. After a delay of 7sec. ±0.1sec.
the green lights will come on.
When paper targets are used, the targets
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e) Before each series, except in the 150sec. series, the athlete must lower his
arm and adopt the READY position;f) A series is considered as having started from the moment the red lightis switched on, or the targets turn away from the athlete after the command“ATTENTION,” every shot fired after that must be counted as a MATCH shot;g) After the command “UNLOAD” is given at the end of a sighting or MATCH
series, there must be a pause of one (1) minute before the Range Officer gives
the command “LOAD” to start the next series.
h) When it is necessary to conduct the event in two parts, each part must
consist of:Stage

Number of series and shots

Time limit for each series

1two (2) series of five (5) shots

150sec.

2two (2) series of five (5) shots

20sec.

3

two (2) series of five (5) shots

10sec.

j) Before the beginning of each part of the event, the athlete may fire one (1)sighting series of five (5) shots within a time limit of 150sec.
8.8

INTERRUPTIONS AND IRREGULARITIES

8.8.1

Interruptions in 25m Events and Stages
If shooting is interrupted for safety or technical reasons (without being the faultof the athlete):a) If the elapsed interruption time is more than 15min., the Jury must allow
one (1) extra sighting series of five (5) shots;b) In the 25m Rapid-fire Pistol and in the 25m Standard Pistol event, if theseries is interrupted it must be annulled and repeated. The repeated series
must be recorded and credited to the athlete;c) In the 25m Pistol and the 25m Centre Fire Pistol events, the interrupted
series must be completed. The completed series must be recorded andcredited to the athlete; andd) In the Precision Stage the time limit is one (1) minute for every shot to be
fired to complete the series.

8.8.2

Irregular Shots in 25m Events and Stages

8.8.2.1

Too Many Competition Shots Fired (25m)
If an athlete fires more MATCH shots on a target than the Pistol Events
Qualification Table (Rule 8.11) specifies, or more than one (1) shot at one (1)appearance of the target in a Rapid-Fire Pistol Series, the highest value hit(s)must be disregarded from the score of that target;a) Two (2) points must also be deducted from the score of that series for eachextra shot fired in the series;b) This penalty is in addition to the penalty of two (2) points that may be

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andc) Two (2) points must be deducted on every occasion if two (2) shots are
fired during a single exposure of the target in the Rapid-Fire stages of the 25m
Pistol and the 25m Centre Fire Pistol events.
8.8.2.2

Too Many Sighting Shots Fired (25m)
If an athlete fires more Sighting shots than are provided for in the Pistol
Events Qualification Table (Rule 8.11), or are approved by the Range Officer
or Jury, he must be penalized by the deduction of two (2) points from the firstseries of his MATCH score for each excessive sighting shot fired. This penalty
is in addition to the penalty of two (2) points that may be imposed when an
athlete loads more than the authorized number of cartridges.

8.8.2.3

Early Or Late Shots (25m)a) Any shot(s) fired accidentally after the command “LOAD,” but before thestart of a MATCH series, must not be counted in the competition and two (2)points must be deducted from the following series. This penalty must not apply
in the Sighting series. The athlete who fired accidentally must not continue, butmust wait until the other athletes finish that series and then report this to theRange Officer as if he had a malfunction. The Range Officer will then permit
him to continue and repeat the series in the same time stage with the following
regular series. The final series of the stage will be fired immediately after all
athletes have completed that time stage. If this procedure is not followed andthe athlete continues the original series, the accidentally fired shot will bescored as a miss (zero); andb) In a Precision Stage, if a shot(s) is fired after the command or signal“STOP,” that shot must be counted as a miss. If the shot(s) cannot be
identified the highest value hit(s) must be deducted from the score of thattarget and scored as miss(es).

8.8.2.4

Crossfires on Sighting Targets (25m)
If an athlete fires a Sighting shot on the sighting target of another athlete, hemust not be allowed to repeat the shot, but will not be penalized. If it cannot beestablished clearly and quickly which hit(s) belong to whom, the athlete who is
not at fault has the right to repeat the sighting shot(s).

8.8.3

Incorrect Range Commands (25m)a) If, because of an incorrect command and/or action by a Range Officer, theathlete is not ready to fire when the signal to fire is given, he must hold his
pistol pointing down range and raise his free hand, and immediately after theseries report this to a Range Officer or Jury Member; andb) If the claim is considered justified, the athlete must be allowed to fire theseries; orc) If the claim is considered not justified, the athlete may fire the series, butmust be penalized by the deduction of two (2) points from the score of that
series; ord) If the athlete has fired a shot after the incorrect command and/or action, theprotest must not be accepted.

8.8.4

Disturbances
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or Jury Member by raising his free hand. He must not disturb other athletes.
8.8.4.1

IF THE CLAIM IS CONSIDERED JUSTIFIED:a) The series (25m Rapid-fire Pistol, 25m Standard Pistol), must be annulled
and the athlete may repeat the series; andb) The shot (25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol) must be annulled and theathlete may repeat the shot and complete the series.
c)

8.8.4.2

IF THE CLAIM IS CONSIDERED UNJUSTIFIED:a) If the athlete has finished his series, the shot or series must be credited tothe athlete;b) If the athlete has not finished his series due to the claimed disturbance,
the athlete may repeat or complete the series. Scoring and penalties are as
follows;c) In the 25m Rapid-fire Pistol Event the series may be repeated and thescore must be recorded as the total of the lowest value hit on each target;d) In the 25m Standard Pistol Event the series may be repeated and thescore must be recorded as the total of the five (5) lowest value hits on thetarget;e) In the 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol Events the series may becompleted and the score must be recorded;f) Two (2) points must also be deducted from the score of the repeated orcompleted series; andg) In any repeated series, all five (5) shots must be fired at the target. Anyshot(s) not fired or not hitting the target must be scored as a miss(es).

8.8.5

Timing Irregularity Claims

8.8.5.1	If an athlete considers that the time elapsed between the command specified
in the Rules and the green light coming on or the facing of the targets was too
fast or too slow, and therefore not according to the time specified in the Rules,
he must hold his pistol pointing down range and immediately inform a Range
Officer or Jury Member by raising his free hand. He must not disturb otherathletes.
a) If it is found that his claim is justified, he may begin the series again; orb) If his claim is found not justified, he may fire the series, but a two (2) point
penalty must be deducted from the score of that series; andc) Once the athlete has fired the first shot in the series, such a claim mustnot be accepted.
8.8.5.2	If an athlete considers that the time of the series was too short, he may
inform a Range Officer immediately after finishing the series.
a) The Range Officer and/or Jury must verify the timing of the mechanism; andb) If it is confirmed that there has been an error, the protesting athlete’s series
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credited to the athlete and recorded.
8.9

MALFUNCTIONS IN 25M EVENTS

8.9.1	Malfunctions during a sighting series may not be claimed, however, an athlete
may clear the malfunction and continue to shoot the unfired shots within thespecified time for the sighting series for that event. Only one (1) malfunction(either ALLOWABLE or NON-ALLOWABLE) may be claimed during each
MATCH stage(s) of a 25m Pistol event as follows:a) Once in each 30 shot stage of the 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol, 25m Pistol and
25m Centre Fire Pistol events;b) Once in the 150sec. stage and once in the combined twenty (20)sec. andten(10)sec. stages of the 25m Standard Pistol event;c) The appropriate Malfunction Form (RFPM or STDP) must be used to score
repeated malfunction series. Malfunction Forms are found in the General
Technical Rules, Rule 6.18.
d) Malfunctions (ALLOWABLE or NON-ALLOWABLE) in 25m Finals will bedecided according to 6.17.4 m) or 6.17.5 l).
8.9.2

Repairing or Replacing a Broken Gun
Should a pistol break or cease to function, the athlete is allowed to repair or
replace the pistol. In all cases, the Chief Range Officer must confirm that thepistol cannot function safely and the Jury must be informed.
a) An athlete is allowed a maximum of 15min. to repair or replace a pistol inorder to resume the competition;b) If the repair is likely to take more than 15min., the athlete, at his request,
may be granted more time by the Jury;c) If extra repair time is granted, he will complete the competition at a timeand place determined by the Jury or he may continue to fire with another pistolof the same type of mechanism (semi-automatic or revolver) and of the same
calibre; andd) In the 25m events the Jury must allow one (1) extra sighting series of five(5) shots.

8.9.3

Malfunctions in 25m Pistol Eventsa) If a shot has not been fired due to a malfunction, and if the athlete wishes
to claim a malfunction, he must hold his pistol pointing down range and mustretain his grip. Only the tip of the barrel may rest on the bench, if the magazine
is not of the type that is loaded from the barrel end, but the magazine must be
clearly not touching the bench or hand and immediately inform a Range Officer
by raising his free hand. He must not disturb other athletes.
b) An athlete may try to correct a malfunction and continue the series, but after
attempting any correction, he may not claim an Allowable Malfunction unlessthe firing pin has broken, or any other part of the pistol is damaged sufficiently
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8.9.4

Types of Malfunctions

8.9.4.1

ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTIONS (AM) are:a) A bullet is lodged in the barrel;b) The trigger mechanism has failed to operate;c) There is an undischarged cartridge in the chamber and the trigger
mechanism has been released and operated;d) The cartridge case has not been extracted or ejected; this applies even if acase catcher is used;e) The cartridge, magazine, cylinder, or other part of the pistol has jammed;f) The firing pin has broken, or any other part of the pistol is damaged
sufficiently to prevent the pistol from functioning;g) The pistol fires automatically without the trigger being released. The athlete
must stop firing immediately and must not continue to use such a pistol without
the permission of a Range Officer or a Jury Member. When using electronicscoring targets, the first shot will be scored by the system and this will becredited to the athlete. When using paper targets, should the automatically
fired shot(s) hit the target, the hit(s) found highest up on the target must be
disregarded before the repeat series. After any repeat series, all the shot(s),except those that were disregarded on the one (1) target concerned, must be
included to establish the score; orh) The slide jams or the empty case is not ejected, this applies even if a casecatcher is used.

8.9.4.2

NON-ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTIONS (NAM) are:a) The athlete has touched the breech, mechanism or safety catch or the pistol
has been touched by another person before being inspected by the Range
Officer;b) The safety catch has not been released;c) The athlete did not load his pistol;d) The athlete loaded fewer cartridges than prescribed;e) The athlete did not allow the trigger to return far enough after the previous
shot;f) The pistol was loaded with the wrong ammunition;g) The magazine was not inserted correctly, or had fallen out during shooting
unless this is due to damage to the mechanism; orh) The malfunction is due to any cause that could reasonably have beencorrected by the athlete.

8.9.4.3

Determining the Cause of a Malfunction
If the external appearance of the pistol does not show an obvious reason forthe malfunction and there is no indication, and the athlete does not claim that
there may be a bullet stuck in the barrel, the Range Officer must take the pistol
without interfering with or touching the mechanism, point the pistol in a safe
direction and pull the trigger one time only to determine whether the trigger
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decide whether or not the malfunction is allowable; andc) The Range Officer decides, after inspection of the pistol, that there is an
ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION or a NON-ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION.
8.9.4.4	In the case of a NON-ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION, every shot that is not
fired will be scored as a miss (zero). No re-fire or completion is permitted.
Only the values of shots fired will be credited to the athlete. The athlete may
continue to shoot the remainder of the event.
8.9.4.5	
ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES - 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol and
25m Standard Pistola) If an ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION occurs during a 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol
Men or 25m Standard Pistol Men series, record the scores of the shots thatwere fired on first line of the Malfunction Form (Form RFPM or Form STDP);
andb) The athlete must fire all five (5) shots at the target(s) in any repeat series.
After the repeat series, record the scores of all shots fired on the second lineof the Malfunction Form; any shots not hitting the target or late shots, fired or
unfired, must be scored as zero(s); orc) If a second malfunction occurs in the repeat series, record the scores ofthe fired shots in the repeat series on the second line of the Malfunction Form.
Then add zeros to the line (first series or repeat series) that has scores for themost fired shots to ensure that one line has five scores. These added zeros
must be counted in determining the score for that series; andd) Determine the scores of the five shots to be counted for the series andrecord them on the third line of the Malfunction Form (“Final Score”):• RFPM: enter the lowest value scores on each of the five targets and total
scores.
• STDP: enter the five lowest value scores from all recorded shots, including
any zeros that were added to one of the two lines, and total those scores.
8.9.4.6	
ALLOWABLE MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES - 25m Pistol and 25m Centre
Fire Pistol
Precision and Rapid-Fire Stages:a) The number of shots is recorded and the series may be completed;b) Shot(s) to complete the series (series completion) must be fired in the nextcompetition series; in the Precision Stage a time of one (1) minute will beallowed for each shot to be fired; in the Rapid-Fire Stage, the series completionmust start on the first exposure;c) Any shot(s) not fired or not hitting the target must be scored as miss(es)(zero(s);d) The five-shot series must be scored in the normal manner; ande) Use Form IR to report series completion.

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8.10

FAILURE OF EST OR PAPER TARGET SYSTEMS

8.10.1

Failure of ALL targets on a Range or Range Sectiona) The expired shooting time must be recorded by the Chief Range Officer and
the Jury;b) All completed MATCH shots of each athlete must be counted and recorded.
In the event of a range power supply failure, this may involve waiting until
power is restored to enable the number of shots registered by the target, notnecessarily on the firing point monitor, to be established;c) After the targets are repaired and the full range, or Range Section, is inoperation, an additional Sighting series and a one (1) minute pause will begiven before starting the completion of the series in accordance with thefollowing rules;d) 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol Events. The athletes will
COMPLETE the series of five shots in the same way as for an ALLOWABLE
MALFUNCTION. The athlete should fire the number of shots that had not beenrecorded by the target when the failure occurred.
e) 25m Standard Pistol and 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol Events. If the series was
not completed and recorded, it will be annulled and repeated. If the five (5)shots were recorded for any athlete, the series score will be recorded and norepetition will be permitted by that athlete.

8.10.2

Failure of a Single Target or Target GroupIf there is a failure of a single target or group of five targets (25m Rapid-Fire
Pistol event) that cannot be repaired immediately, the athlete will be moved
to another firing position in the same, or a following relay. After the problem isresolved, a separate sighting series and a one (1) minute pause will be given
before the firing of the next series in accordance with the rule above (8.10.1.c).

8.10.3

Failure to Register or Display a Shot
If there is a complaint concerning failure to register or display a shot on themonitor(s) of 25m Electronic Scoring Target systems, or the monitor shows azero (0) that was not expected:a) In the Precision Stages of 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol eventsand in the 150sec. series of the 25m Standard Pistol event, the athlete must
immediately (before the next shot) inform the nearest range official of the
failure;b) In the Rapid-Fire Stages of the 25m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol
events and in the Rapid-Fire Stages of the 25m Standard Pistol event, theathlete must continue the five (5) shot series and must inform the nearest
range official of the failure immediately after the end of the series;c) The athlete will then be directed to complete the series at a time decided by
the Jury; andd) There will be no repeat series. The score will be determined by the RTS
Jury. After the series has been completed, the Procedure for Examination ofElectronic Scoring Targets (6.10.8) will be applied.

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Rapid-fire
PistolEffective 1 January 2022

25m Standard Pistol

Men

Men

Men

50m Pistol

25m
Centre Fire
Pistol

Men &
Women

10m Mixed
Team

Women

Men &
Women

10m Air
Pistol

60

60

60

60

60

2x30

60

Numberof shots2

4

4

Number ofSighting
Targets (paper)

10

10

10

1

7 shots per target per stage (1sighting series plus 6 Match series)
New targets after each stage

5

1

1

Number of
Shots percompetition
target (paper)

1 series of
5 shots in
150 seconds
stage only

1 series of
5 shots in eachstage

1 series of
5 shots in 8
seconds in each
stage

Unlimited during
Preparation and
Sighting Time

Unlimited during
Preparation and
Sighting Time

Unlimited during
Preparation and
Sighting Time

Number ofSighting Shots

4 five-shotseries in 150,
20, 10 seconds

Precision Stage:
5min. each for 6
5-shot series.
Rapid-fireStage: 6 5-shotseries in rapidfire programme.

2 stages of 30
shots of 2 fiveshot-series in 8,
6, 4 seconds

After every
5 shot series

After every
5 shot series

1 hour 30
minutes,
1 hour 45
minutes, if EST
are not available

30 minutes, 60
minutes if EST
are not available

90 minutes (60),
if EST are notavailable

75 minutes (60)Time Limits

In the RTS
OfficeIn the RTS
OfficeIn the RTS
OfficeScoring andPatching Paper
Targets

Preparationand SightingTime
15 Minutes

Rapid-fireStage:
3 Minutes
Preparation

Precision Stage:
3 Minutes
Preparation

3 Minutes
Preparation

15 Minutes

10 Minutes

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300 x 150 x 50

No Restriction

420 x 200 x 50

Measuring Box (mm)max. 153mm
max. 220mm

No Restriction No
Restriction

Box Size Only

Barrel Length Sight
RadiusSee below

Special grips are
permitted

See below

Grips

Compensators, muzzle
brakes, perforated
barrels or any device(s)functioning in a similarmanner are notallowed.

May only be loadedwith one (1) cartridge.
Hand covers will bepermitted, providing
they do not cover thewrist.

May only be loadedwith one (1) pellet.
Ported barrels andperforated barrel
attachments areallowed.

Other specifications© ISSFd) Measuring Box: The pistol is measured with all accessories in place (if an Air Pistol is used with a magazine it may be measured with themagazine removed). A manufacturing tolerance of the rectangular Measuring Box of 0.0mm to + 1.0mm in each dimension is permitted.

c) The weight of the pistol is measured with all accessories, including balancing weights and unloaded magazine.

b) 25m Pistol Grips: Note a) applies. In addition, the rear part of the frame or grip which rests on top of the hand between the thumb and theforefinger, must not be longer than 30mm from the point where the grip first touches the top of the hand forward to the deepest part of the grip. The
back (rear) part of the grip must be cut so that it angles upward from that point by not less than 45 degrees.

a) 10m Air Pistol Grips: No part of the grip, frame or accessories may touch any part of the wrist. The heel rest must extend at an angle of not lessthan 90 degrees to the grip. This applies to the heel rest in front and behind the grip as well as on the sides.
Any upward curvature of the heel and/or thumb rest and/or a downward curvature of the side opposite the thumb is prohibited. The thumb rest mustallow free upward movement of the thumb. The grip must not encircle the hand. Curved surfaces on the grips or frame, including the heel and/or
thumb rest, in the longitudinal direction of the pistol are permitted.

1) 1400g max.
2) 1000g min.

25m Centre Fire Pistol

No Restriction
No Restriction

50m Pistol

1) 1400g max.
2) 1000g min.

1) 1500g max.
2) 500g min.

10m Air Pistol

25m Rimfire Pistol

1) Pistol Weight2) Trigger Pull

Pistol Type

8.12
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INDEX

25m Events

8.11

25m Events -Allowable Malfunctions (AM)8.9.4.1

25m Events - Claiming a Malfunction

8.9.3

25m Events - Control of Timing

8.7.6.2 a

25m Events - Correcting a Malfunction

8.9.3 b

25m Events - Determining the Cause of a Malfunction

8.9.4.325m Events - Determining Allowable / Non Allowable Malfunction

8.9.4.3 C

25m Events - Early and late Shots

8.8.2.325m Events - Early and late Shots - Deduction of Points

8.8.2.325m Events - Firing before the Command “LOAD”

8.7.6.2 e

25m Events - Firing after an incorrect Range Command

8.8.3 d25m Events - Incorrect Range Commands

8.8.3

25m Events - Incorrect Range Commands - Deduction of Points

8.8.3 C

25m Events - Interruptions of more than 15 Minutes

8.8.1 a25m Events - Irregular Shots

8.8.2

25m Events - Load command

8.7.6.225m Events - Load with more than 5 Cartridges

8.7.6.2 C

25m Events - Malfunctions

8.9

25m Events - Malfunctions during the Sighting Series

8.9.1

25m Events - Malfunctions - Number of Repeating

8.9.1 C

25m Events – Non-Allowable Malfunctions

8.9.4.225m Events - Start and End of Timing

8.7.6.2 a

25m Events - Timing Irregularity Claims

8.8.5

25m Events - Too many Competition Shots fired

8.8.2.1

25m Events - Too many Sighting Shots fired

8.8.2.225m Events - Types of Malfunctions

8.9.4

25m Events - Unload Command

8.7.6.2 f

25m Events and Stages - Crossfires on sighting targets

8.8.2.4

25m Malfunction Repair- Complete the Competition - Determined by Jury

8.9.2 C

25m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Late Shots Prec. Stage

8.8.2.3 b

25m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Commands

8.7.6.425m Pistol/ 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Interrupted Series

8.8.1.c25m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Prec. Stages - Completion after
allowable malfunction

8.9.4.625m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Precision Stage

8.7.6.425m Pistol/ 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Procedure after AM

8.9.4.6

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8.7.6.425m Pistol/ 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Scoring AM

8.9.4.625m Pistol/ 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Sighting Series

8.7.6.4 a

25m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Specific Rules

8.7.6.425m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Start of a Series

8.7.6.4.j

25m Pistol/ 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver - Two Shots fired Exposure

8.8.2.1.C

25m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver Event divided into 2 Stages

8.7.6.425m Pistol and 25m Centre Fire Pistol or Revolver Events Table

8.11

25m Pistol Events - Complaint concerning Failure to display a Shot

8.10.325m Pistol Events - Failure of a single Target

8.10.225m Pistol Events - Failure of EST or Paper Target Systems

8.10

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Ammunition collection for Testing

8.4.4.2

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Announcement of Series

8.7.6.3 e

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Commands in Qualification Event

8.7.6.3

25m Rapid-fire Pistol -Facing the Targets on seven Seconds ±0.1 Seconds

8.7.6.3 f to h

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Interrupted Series

8.8.1 b

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Pause of 1 Minute before next command “Load”

8.7.6.3 I

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Procedure after AM

8.9.4.525m Rapid-fire Pistol - Ready Position

8.7.6.3 g / 8.7.2

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Re-firing in the same Time Stage

8.7.6.3 d

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Scoring AM

8.9.4.525m Rapid-fire Pistol - Shooting on Command

8.7.6.3 C

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Sighting Series

8.7.6.3 b

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Specific Rules

8.7.6.3

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Start of a Series - Attention

8.7.6.3 f

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Velocity Test

8.4.4.1

25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Velocity Test Procedure

8.4.4.2

25m Rimfire Pistol

8.4.3.1

25m Standard Pistol - Announcement of Series

8.7.6.5 b

25m Standard Pistol - Commands

8.7.6.5 d

25m Standard Pistol - Event divided into 3 Stages

8.7.6.5

25m Standard Pistol - Interrupted Series

8.8.1.b25m Standard Pistol - Procedure after AM

8.9.4.5

25m Standard Pistol - Ready Position

8.7.6.5 e / 8.7.2

25m Standard Pistol - Scoring AM

8.9.4.5

25m Standard Pistol - Sighting Series

8.7.6.5 a

25m Standard Pistol - Specific Rules

8.7.6.5

25m Standard Pistol - Start of a Series - Attention

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50m Pistol - Calibre allowed

8.4.3.4 a

50m Pistol - Hand Covers

8.4.3.4 b

Allowable Malfunctions - 25m Events

8.9.4.1

Ammunition Specifications

8.4.4

Application of Rules for all Pistol Events

8.1.1

Barrels - See the Pistol Specification Table (8.12)

8.4.1.2

Case Catchers

8.4.1.5

Centre Fire Pistol - Calibre allowed

8.4.4

Centre Line of the Bore - 25m Pistols

8.4.3.1 b

Compensators 25m - Not Allowed

8.12

Competition Rules

8.7

Complaint concerning Failure to display a Shot - 25m Pistol Events

8.10.3Complete the Competition - Determined by the Jury - 25m Malfunction

8.9.2 C

Continue with replacement 25m Pistol after Malfunction

8.9.2

Correcting Lenses

8.4.1.3eCorrection Glasses

8.4.1.3f

Crossfires on Sighting Targets - 25m

8.8.2.4

Deduction of Points - 25m Events - Too many Shots fired

8.8.2.1

Deduction of Points - Disturbances - Claim not justified

8.8.4.2

Deduction of Points - Early and late Shots - 25m Events

8.8.2.3

Deduction of Points - Load with more than 5 Cartridges

8.7.6.2 d

Deduction of Points - Not sufficiently lowering the Pistol Arm

8.7.4 C

Deduction of Points - Range Commands Incorrect - 25m Events

8.8.3 C

Deduction of Points - Timing - 25m Events - Claim is not justified

8.8.5.1 b

Disqualification - Firing before the Command “LOAD”

8.7.6.2 e

Disqualification - Raising the Pistol Arm too soon

8.7.4 dDisturbances - 25m Events

8.8.4

Disturbances - 25m Events Claim justified

8.8.4.1

Disturbances - 25m Events Claim not justified

8.8.4.2

Disturbances - Claim not justified - Deduction of Points

8.8.4.2 f

Early and late Shots - 25m Events

8.8.2.3

Electronic Triggers

8.4.1.4

Equipment and Ammunition

8.4

Extra Time to repair a 25m Pistol, granted by the Jury - Malfunction

8.9.2 b

Failure of a single Target or Target Group - 25m Pistol Events

8.10.2

Failure of all Targets on a Range or Range Section

8.10.1

Failure of Electronic Scoring Target Systems/ Paper Targets Systems

8.10

Firing - After an incorrect Range Command - 25m Events

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8.7.1

Forms used for Malfunctions - See Technical Rules before the Index

6.18 e / 6.18 fGeneral - Malfunction of a Pistol - Repair/ Information

8.9.2

General Pistol Rules

8.1

General Standards for all Pistols

8.4.1

Grips - See the Pistol Specification Table and Table of Drawings

8.4.1.1

Holding of Pistol with one hand

8.7.1

Incorrect Range Commands - 25m Events

8.8.3

Interrupted Series - 25m Pistol/ 25m Centre Fire Pistol

8.8.1 CInterrupted Series - 25m Rapid-fire Pistol / 25m Standard Pistol

8.8.1 bInterrupted Series - Malfunction in 25m Events

8.9.1 CInterruptions - 25m Events and Stages

8.8.1

Irregular Shots - 25m Events

8.8.2

Knowledge of the Rules

8.1.2

Late Shots Precision Stage - 25m Pistol / 25m Centre Fire Pistol

8.8.2.3 b

Left-handed Athlete - Right-handed Athlete

8.1.3

Magnum Ammunition - Not Allowed

8.4.4

Malfunction - Determining the Cause

8.9.4.3

Malfunction - Extra Time to repair a 25m Pistol, granted by the Jury

8.9.2 b

Malfunction - Maximum Time to repair or replace a 25m Pistol

8.9.2 aMalfunction - Sighting Series 25m Events

8.9.1

Malfunction of a Pistol - Allowance to repair the Pistol

8.9.2

Malfunction of a Pistol - Inform the Jury of Repair

8.9.2

Malfunctions 25m Events

8.9

Malfunctions Repairs

8.9.2

Maximum Time to repair or replace a 25m Pistol - Malfunction

8.9.2 aMeasurement of Barrels - 25m Pistols

8.4.1.2

Measurement of Barrels - 25m Pistols Specification Table

8.12

Measuring Box

8.12 dMen’s Events/ Women’s Events

8.1.4

Movement or Oscillation Reduction Systems

8.4.1.6

Muzzle Brakes - Not Allowed 25m

8.12

Non-Allowable Malfunctions - 25m Events

8.9.4.2

Number of Allowable Malfunctions 25m Events

8.9.1

Pistol Events - See the Pistol Events Qualification Table

8.11

Pistol Support Stands

8.6.3

Pistol Transport Boxes

8.6.2

Preparation and Sighting Time 10m and 50m Pistol Events

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Preparation Time - Handling of Pistols, Sighting Targets visible

8.7.6.1 d

Preparation Time - Pre-competition Checks

8.7.6.1 C

Preparation Time - Time in Minutes 10m and 50m Events

8.11

Preparation Time 25m Events

8.7.6.1

Random Trigger Weight Checks

8.4.2.3

Range and Target Standards

8.3

Ready Position

8.7.2

Ready Position - Not sufficiently lowering the Pistol Arm

8.7.3 bReady Position - Raising the Pistol Arm too soon

8.7.3 aReady Position 25m Events

8.7.2

Ready Position 25m Events - Drawing

8.7.2

Report of the Athlete - Preparation Time8.7.6.1 aRight-handed Athlete - Left-handed Athlete

8.1.3

Safety8.2

Shoe Sole Flexibility Measuring Device

8.5.5

Shoe Sole Flexibility Standard

8.5.6

Shoes

8.5

Shooting Accessories

8.6

Shooting Event Procedures and Competition Rules

8.7

Sighting Series 25m Events - Malfunction

8.9.1

Sights - See the Pistol Specification Table (8.12)

8.4.1.3

Specific Standards for 25m Pistols

8.4.3

Spotting Telescopes

8.6.1

Table - Pistol Drawings and Measurements

8.13

Table - Pistol Event Table

8.11

Table - Pistol Specification Table

8.12

Telescopes for Spotting

8.6.1

Timing - 25m Events - Irregularities

8.8.5.1

Timing - 25m Events - Claim is justified

8.8.5.1 aTiming - 25m Events - Claim is not justified

8.8.5.1 b

Too many Shots fired - 25m Events

8.8.2.1

Too many Sighting Shots fired - 25m Events

8.8.2.2

Trigger Pull - Measurement

8.4.2

Trigger Pull - Measurement - Maximum 3 Attempts

8.4.2/ 8.4.2.3

Trigger Pull - Measurement - Random Checks

8.4.2.3

Trigger Pull - Test Weight on the Range - Available to the Athletes

8.4.2.2

Two Shots fired in an Exposure - 25m Pistol/25m Centre Fire Pistol

8.8.2.1 C

Types of Malfunctions

8.9.4

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8.9.4

Velocity Test - 25m Rapid-fire Pistol

8.4.4.1

Velocity Test - 25m Rapid-fire Pistol - Testing Procedure per Relay

8.4.4.2

Women’s Events/ Men’s Events

8.1.4

Wrist - Visibly free of Support

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GENERAL

9.2

SAFETY

9.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS

9.4

EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION

9.5

COMPETITION OFFICIALS

9.6

SHOOTING EVENTS AND COMPETITION PROCEDURES

393
393
394

395

398
404

9.7	TARGETS – REGULAR, IRREGULAR, BROKEN, HIT, LOST AND NO
TARGETS 405
9.8

COMPETITION RULES FOR TRAP

9.9

COMPETITION RULES FOR DOUBLE TRAP

9.10

COMPETITION RULES FOR SKEET

9.11

COMPETITION ADMINISTRATION

9.12

MALFUNCTIONS

9.13

COMPETITION CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

9.14

RESULTS, TIMING AND SCORING (RTS) PROCEDURES

9.15

TIES AND SHOOT-OFFS

9.16

RULE VIOLATIONS

9.17

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

9.18

TEAM EVENTS

9.19

DRAWINGS AND TABLES

9.20

INDEX

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428
429

432

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438

440
440

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Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.
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GENERAL

9.1.1	These Rules are part of the ISSF Technical Rules and apply to all Shotgun
events.
9.1.2	All athletes, coaches, team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF
Rules and must ensure that these Rules are enforced. It is the responsibility ofeach athlete to comply with the Rules.
9.1.3	When a Rule refers to right-handed athletes, the reverse of that Rule refers toleft-handed athletes.
9.1.4	Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men’s or a women’s event, it must apply
uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.
9.1.5	Where figures and tables in these rules contain specific information, thespecific information in these figures and tables has the same authority as thenumbered rules.
9.2

SAFETY

9.2.1

Safety is of Paramount importance
The safety of athletes, range personnel and spectators require continued andcareful attention to gun handling and caution in moving about the range. It isstrongly recommended that all personnel operating forward of the firing line
should wear high visibility vests or jackets. Self-discipline is necessary on thepart of all.

9.2.2

Carrying Shotguns
To ensure safety, all shotguns, even when empty, must always be handled withmaximum care (penalty - possible DISQUALIFICATION).
a) Conventional double-barrelled shotguns must be carried empty with thebreech visibly open;b) Shotguns not in use must be placed in a gun rack, locked gun case,armoury or other secure place.
c) All shotguns must be kept unloaded except on the shooting station and only
then after the command or signal “START” has been given.
d) Cartridges must not be loaded in the shotgun until the athlete is standing on
the shooting station, facing the machines with the shotgun pointed towards thetarget flight area and after the Referee has given permission.
e) When shooting is interrupted, the shotgun must be opened and any
cartridges or empty cartridge cases must be removed.
f) No athlete may turn from the shooting station before his shotgun is open
and empty.
g) After the last shot and before leaving the range or placing the shotgun ona rack, armoury etc., the athlete must ascertain that there are no cartridges or
empty cartridge cases in the chamber and/or magazine. The handling of closed
shotguns is prohibited when operating personnel are forward of the firing line.

9.2.3

Aiminga) Aiming exercises are permitted only on designated shooting stations withthe permission of the Referee, or in designated dry firing areas.

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b) Aiming or shooting at another athlete’s targets or deliberately aiming or
shooting at live birds or other animals is prohibited.
c) Aiming in any area other than within the designated dry firing areas anddirection is prohibited.
9.2.4		

Shooting and Test Firinga) Shots may be fired only when it is the athlete’s turn and the target has been
thrown.
b) With the permission of the Referee, test firing of shotguns (a maximumof two (2) shots) is permitted for each athlete on each day of competition
immediately prior to the start of their first round of the day.
c) Test firing of shotguns is also permitted for each athlete prior to the start of
the Finals or any shoot-offs after qualification.
d) Test shots must not be fired into the ground within the shooting areas.
e) Test firing of a shotgun after a repair is permitted, but it must be arranged
with the Chief Referee.

9.2.5“STOP” Commanda) When the command or the signal “STOP” is given, shooting must stop
immediately and all athletes must unload their shotguns and make them safe;b) No shotgun may then be closed until the command to continue (“START”)
has been given;c) Shooting may only be resumed at the appropriate command (“START”) or
signal; andd) Any athlete who handles a closed shotgun after the “STOP” command has
been given, without the permission of the Referee, may be disqualified.

9.2.6

Commandsa) All range commands must be given in the English language;b) The Referees or other appropriate range officials are responsible for giving
the commands “START,” “STOP” and other necessary commands; andc) The Referees must then ascertain that the commands are obeyed and thatall shotguns are handled safely.

9.2.7

Eye And Ear Protectiona) All athletes and other persons in the vicinity of the firing line must wear ear
plugs, ear muffs, or similar adequate ear protection;b) Hearing protection incorporating any type of sound-enhancing or receiving
devices may not be worn by athletes or coaches on the FOP. Hearing impaired
athletes may wear sound-enhancing devices with the approval of the Jury (seealso G.T.R. 6.2.5); andc) All athletes, Referees and officials should wear shatterproof shooting
glasses or similar eye protection.

9.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDSa) Clay target standards are found in G.T.R. 6.3.6

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20c) No athlete, coach or team official may interfere in any way with the range
equipment (traps, microphones, control units, etc.) once set by the Referee orJury. For a first violation, a Warning (Yellow Card) will be given to the athlete;a second violation will result in a one (1) point Deduction (Green Card) fromthe last hit target in the last completed round. Any subsequent occurrence
will result in Disqualification (Red Card). The deliberate switching off of thecontrol unit will result in an immediate disqualification. If a coach or team
official violates this rule, the warning or penalty must be given to all athletes
involved with that coach.
9.4

EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION

9.4.1

Equipment Restrictionsa) Athletes must use only equipment and clothing that comply with the ISSF
Rules.
b) Any shotgun, device, equipment, accessory or other item that may give an
athlete an unfair advantage over others and that is not specifically mentioned
in these Rules, or that is contrary to the spirit of these Rules, including
accessories or devices used to facilitate the counting of targets, is prohibited.
c) The use of cartridges with coloured wads is prohibited (see also (9.4.3.1 (f)).
d) For a violation of these Rules, the athlete must receive a Warning (YellowCard) for the first occurrence. For a repeat violation, the athlete must receivea Deduction (Green Card) of five (5) targets from the last five (5) hit targets inthe last completed round.

9.4.1.1

Equipment Controla) Athletes are responsible for ensuring that all items of equipment andclothing used by them in ISSF Competitions comply with the ISSF Rules.
b) The Shotgun Jury is responsible for checking the athletes’ equipment toensure compliance. The Jury must provide an equipment control consultation
service that is available to all athletes starting on the first Pre-Event Training
Day so that athletes, if they wish, may have their equipment checked prior tothe competition.
c) To ensure compliance with the ISSF Rules, the Jury will conduct random
checks during Competition and any athlete found to be in violation of the rules
will be penalized, as per Rules.
d) Athletes found to be in violation of the rules for shotguns or Skeet marker
tapes must be disqualified.

9.4.1.2

Equipment on the Field of Play / Shooting Area
Any equipment or accessories on the field of play/shooting area shall bedeemed as available for use by the athlete concerned and will be subject toinspection/ check by the Jury. Penalties will be applied.

9.4.2

Shotguns

9.4.2.1

Types of Shotgunsa) All types of smoothbore shotguns, but excluding semi-automatics andpump action shotguns, may be used, provided their calibre does not exceed
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12 gauge. Shotguns smaller than 12 gauge may be used.
b) Shotguns must not have a camouflage finish.
9.4.2.2

Release Triggers
Shotguns with any type of “release” trigger mechanisms are prohibited.

9.4.2.3

SlingsSlings or straps on shotguns are prohibited.

9.4.2.4

Magazines
Shotguns with magazines must have the magazine blocked so that it is notpossible to put more than one (1) cartridge in the magazine.

9.4.2.5

Changing Shotguns
The changing of properly functioning guns or parts of guns, includinginterchangeable chokes, is not permitted in the same round.

9.4.2.6

Compensators
The addition of compensators and similar devices (designed to reduce muzzlerise) fitted to gun barrels is prohibited, except that ported interchangeablechokes are permitted (see Rule 9.4.2.7 & 8)

9.4.2.7	
Ported Barrels and Ported Interchangeable Chokes (with or without
porting)
Ported barrels are permitted, provided they do not extend back further than
20cm as measured from the end of the muzzle, or as measured from themuzzle end of any interchangeable fitted choke; and9.4.2.8	Interchangeable chokes (with or without porting) fitted to the end of the muzzle
are permitted. In the case of ported interchangeable chokes, their porting (plusany barrel porting) shall not extend back further than 20cm as measured fromthe muzzle end of the interchangeable fitted choke.
9.4.2.9

Optical Sights
All devices or scopes fitted to the gun that have magnifying, light emitting,forward lead displacement, spotting properties, video cameras or apparatus
that gives visual enhancement of the target, are prohibited.

9.4.2.10

Buttstock Depth and Barrel Porting

9.4.2.11	The depth of the buttstock (either adjustable or “Monte Carlo” type) measured
from the highest point of the cheek rest to the lowest point of the butt plate toe
must not exceed 170mm (17cm). Any butt plate toe vertical extension which is
not an integral part of the buttstock and simply intended to increase its depth,
is not permitted.

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the muzzle or end of the interchangeable fitted choke (see also: 9.4.2.7 & 8).

9.4.3

Ammunition

9.4.3.1

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridges permitted in the ISSF competitions must meet the following
specifications:a) Shot charge must not exceed 24.0g (+0.5g tolerance). To determine if anathlete is using cartridges that comply with this rule, the cartridge inspection
procedure must determine that the average weight of the selected cartridges
does not exceed the maximum shot charge plus tolerance (24.5g);b) Pellets must be spherical in shape;c) Pellets must be made of lead, lead alloy or of any other ISSF approved
material;d) Pellets must not exceed 2.6mm in diameter;e) Pellets may be plated;f) Only transparent or translucent wads with no colour may be used. Coloured
wads are prohibited;g) Black powder, tracer, incendiary, or other special types of cartridges areprohibited; andh) No internal changes may be made which will give an extra or special
dispersion effect, such as the inverse loading of components, crossing devices,etc.

9.4.3.2

Cartridge Inspectiona) The Equipment Control or Shotgun Jury must implement a cartridge
inspection procedure that is approved by the ISSF Shotgun Committee.
Specific details for conducting the cartridge inspection procedure are foundin the Shotgun Equipment Control Guide that is available from the ISSF
Headquarters.
b) During a competition, a Referee (under the instructions of the Jury) ora Jury member, may take out of the normal cartridge control procedure,an athletes’ cartridge/s for inspection at any time when the athlete is in theshooting area.
c) When cartridges are sold to participating teams at an ISSF Competition site,
the Equipment Control or Shotgun Jury must test selected samples of thesecartridges before the Pre-Event Training (PET) for the first event and post
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d) If an athlete uses ammunition that is not in accordance with Rule 9.4.3.1 a)(maximum shot charge), he must be Disqualified (Red Card); ande) If an athlete uses ammunition that is not in accordance with Rule 9.4.3.1,
he must receive a Warning (Yellow Card) or be penalized according to Rules
9.4.1 d) and 9.16.4.1.e).
9.5

COMPETITION OFFICIALS

9.5.1

GeneralAll persons who are designated to serve as officials in ISSF competitions mustpossess valid qualifications appropriate to the level of the competition. Whenon duty, all Jury Members are required to wear the official ISSF Jury (red) Vest
that can be purchased from the ISSF Headquarters. Also, when on duty, all
Referees are required to wear the official ISSF Shotgun Referee (blue) Vest.
that can be purchased from ISSF Headquarters.

9.5.2

Jury

9.5.2.1

Duties Before the Competition Starts
Before the competition starts, the Jury must:a) Check the ranges to ensure that they comply with these Rules;b) Ensure that the targets are correctly set according to these Rules;c) Review the competition organization to confirm that it is properly prepared
to conduct the competition;d) Establish an equipment control consultation service where athletes may
have their guns, clothing and accessories checked; ande) Cooperate with the RTS office in the verification, preparation anddistribution of the start lists, both for the Pre-Event Training, the Qualification
stage and the Finals, as well as any possible shoot-offs before and during the
Finals.

9.5.2.2

Duties During the Competition
During the competition, the Jury must:a) Supervise the competition;b) Advise and assist the Organizing Committee;c) Ensure the correct application of the Rules;d) Check the athletes’ guns, ammunition and equipment;e) Check that the targets are set correctly after a trap machine breakdown;f) Make random checks during Qualification Rounds to ensure compliancewith the Preparation Time Limits;g) Make random checks during Competition to ensure compliance with therules concerning guns, ammunition, shooting vests and other clothing;h) Deal with protests that are properly submitted;i) Enforce the ISSF Eligibility, ISSF Commercial Rights and ISSF
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k) Make decisions regarding penalties;l) Implement sanctions where appropriate; andm) Make decisions in any cases that are not provided for in the Rules, or areagainst the spirit of these rules.
9.5.3

Chief Range Officer

9.5.3.1

GeneralThe Chief Range Officer is appointed by the Organizing Committee. He shouldhave a wide experience in shotgun shooting and a thorough knowledgeof shotguns, clay targets, clay target throwing machines, acoustic releasesystems, scoreboards and range equipment. He should hold a valid/current
ISSF Shotgun Referee or Judges’ licence.

9.5.3.2

The Chief Range Officer is responsible for:a) Fulfilling all technical and logistic issues with regard to preparation andproper conduct of a competition; andb) Performing all duties listed below in close cooperation with the TechnicalDelegate, Jury, Organizing Committee, Chief Referee, the RTS Office andother staff members.

9.5.3.3

The duties of the Chief Range Officer are:a) To give instruction and to supervise preparation of the shooting ranges
according to technical and safety requirements as described in the ISSF
Technical Rules, relevant to the Shotgun events;b) To give instructions and supervise preparation of auxiliary facilities such as
shotgun and ammunition storage, technical service, means of communication
between the shooting ranges, technical personnel etc.;c) To give direction and supervise the preparation of clay targets for training
and competition;d) To provide special (“Flash”) targets filled with coloured powder for the Finals
and any shoot-offs in the Finals;e) To ensure that the traps are adjusted according to the settings of the day;f) To ensure that all necessary range systems are functioning properly;g) To ensure that all range equipment is on each range and properly placed(large scoreboard, tables, range clocks, seats and umbrellas for Assistant
Referees, facilities for the athletes, scorekeepers etc.);h) To assist the Organizing Committee to prepare official and unofficial training
programmes and give advice in the preparation of the competition schedule.
i) To make decisions, with the approval of the Jury, regarding change ofcompetition times and range allocations and interruption of the shooting on theranges, for safety or other reasons; andj) Instruct operating staff regarding the traps, release systems etc. withparticular regard to safety.

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9.5.4Chief Referee

9.5.4.1

GeneralThe Chief Referee must be appointed by the Organizing Committee in
conjunction with the ISSF. He must possess an ISSF Shotgun Referee’s
licence and must have a wide experience in Shotgun shooting and in theorganization of ISSF competitions and a thorough knowledge of the ISSF
Rules applying to the competition.

9.5.4.2

The duties of the Chief Referee, in general, are:a) To assist the Organizing Committee and the ISSF, in the selection andappointment of the Referees;b) To supervise the Referees and the Assistant Referees;c) To give instruction and information to the Referees and the Assistant
Referees;d) Supervise the work of the Referees and evaluate their performance.
e) To prepare the schedules and assignments for the Referees, inclusive of
Shoot-Offs and Finals;f) To make decisions in cooperation with the Jury, such as when and on whichranges an athlete who had to leave his squad to repair a gun malfunction or
was declared “ABSENT” may be permitted to complete his round; andg) To keep the Chief Range Officer informed of any difficulties, failures,
machine breakdowns, delays etc. on the Ranges;h) To ensure that all Referees are present on time at the Ranges to conduct
the competition.
i) To monitor that the competition is conducted according to the timings of thecompetition schedule and take necessary action in case of delays.
j) To cooperate with the Technical Delegate and the Jury, in the proper
conduct of the Competition and follow their guidelines and directives.

9.5.5

Referees

9.5.5.1	Referees must be appointed by the Organizing Committee in co-operation with
the Chief Referee and the ISSF, and must:a) Possess an ISSF Shotgun Referee’s license and a current Eyesight
Certificate;b) Have wide experience in Shotgun shooting; andc) Have a thorough knowledge of the Shotgun and ISSF Rules applying to thecompetition.
9.5.5.2

The main functions of the Referee are:a) Before the start of any round to ensure that the ranges are safe;b) To check that the correct squad of athletes is present on the range before
the start of a round and ensure that the Side Referees are ready in their
allocated positions;c) To ensure that the correct procedure is used to declare an athlete“ABSENT”

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cases or a disagreement made by the athlete, the Referee must consult with
the Assistant Referees before making a final decision);e) To make immediate decisions regarding “LOST TARGETS” (the Refereemust give a clear and distinct signal for all targets declared “LOST”);
f) To make immediate decisions regarding “NO TARGETS AND IRREGULARTARGETS” (if possible, the Referee must call “NO TARGET” or give somesignal before the athlete fires);Note: Irregular targets require an immediate decision by the Referee.
g) To issue Warnings (Yellow Card) or automatic Deductions (Green Card)for technical violations where appropriate, as per Rules (See: section 9.16);h) To ensure that the result of each shot is correctly recorded (on thescorecards and the scoreboards);i) At the end of each round, to sign the official scorecard and ensure thatthe final results of the round are correctly posted and any initial warning/s ontechnical violations recorded. Initial warnings on technical or rule violations
must also be recorded on an incident report which must be handed over to the
RTS office.
j) Any disagreements raised by an athlete regarding his final result recorded
on a scorecard, must whenever possible be verified, before the scorecard ishanded over to the RTS office.
k) To ensure that the athletes are not disturbed;l) To monitor illegal coaching (non-verbal coaching is allowed according to
G.T.R. 6.12.5.1);m) To rule on any protests received from athletes;n) To rule on disabled guns;o) To rule on malfunctions;p) To ensure the correct conduct of the round; andq) To ensure the application of the safety rules.

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Hand Signals to be used by Referees during Competition

9.5.5.4

Additional Hand Signals to be used by Referees during Finals

9.5.5.5

Warnings Issued by the Refereea) The Referee must give Warnings for rule violations (Yellow Card) and mustnote such warnings on the official range scorecard (See: section 9.16); butb) The Referee may not assess penalties or disqualifications that fall under the
responsibility of the Jury.

9.5.6

Assistant Referees

9.5.6.1

The Referee must be assisted by two (2) or three (3) Assistant Referees:a) The Organizing Committee will provide qualified Assistant Referees;b) The Referee may accept experienced substitutes but they must be at least
national referee licence holders.

9.5.6.2

The main duties of an Assistant Referee are:a) To watch each target thrown;b) To carefully observe whether a target is broken before the shot is fired;c) To give, immediately after a shot, a signal to the Referee if he/she observes
that in his/her opinion the target(s) is/are “LOST;”

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under the directions of the Referee, must leave their original positions andbe placed in the middle of the layout (in line of station 4 and 8), behind theReferee, to be able, if necessary, to advise him, whether the target is hit or notwithin the boundaries.
i) To advise the Jury in case of a protest.
9.5.6.3

Advising the Referee
The Referee must always make the final decision. If any Assistant Referee is in
disagreement, it is his duty to advise the Referee by lifting an arm or otherwise
attracting his attention. The Referee must then arrive at a final decision.

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SHOOTING EVENTS AND COMPETITION PROCEDURES

9.6.1

Shotgun Events (See: GR section rule 3.3.1):

9.6.1.1

Olympic Events:
Skeet individual Men
Skeet individual Women
Trap individual Men
Trap individual Women
Skeet Mixed Team in the Open category (Men-Women)

9.6.1.2

Additional Events
Skeet individual Men Junior
Skeet individual Women JuniorTrap individual Men JuniorTrap individual Women JuniorTrap Mixed Team in both senior and junior categories
Skeet Mixed Team in junior categories
Trap Team (Men, Men Junior, Women, Women Junior)
Skeet Team (Men, Men Junior, Women, Women Junior)
Double Trap individual Men
Double Trap individual Women
Double Trap individual Men Junior
Double Trap individual Women JuniorOpen individual events All gender and age

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The programmes for each event are:
Event

Categories

Qualification Stage
Number of Targets

Final Stage

Skeet individualAll(M, MJ,
W, WJ)

125 in 5 rounds of 25
each, shot in 2 or 3
days

Eliminations with 50 targets
for Bronze medal.
60 targets to decide Gold/
Silver medals(See: Rule 6.19.4.2)

Trap individualAll(M, MJ,
W, WJ)

125 in 5 rounds of 25
each, shot in 2 or 3
days

Eliminations with 40 targets
for Bronze medal.
50 targets to decide Gold/
Silver medals(See: Rule 6.19.4.1)

Skeet Mixed
Team

All
(M+W
MJ+ WJ)

Each MT member:
75 in 3 rounds of 25
each.

Final Stage 1; (Bronze Medal)
Final Stage 2; (Gold/Silver
medals)(See: Rule 6.20.1)

Trap Mixed Team

All
(M+W
MJ+ WJ)

Each MT member:
75 in 3 rounds of 25
each.

No Final

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(M, MJ,
W, WJ)

Each Team member
125 in 5 rounds of 25
each.

No Final

Trap TeamAll(M, MJ,
W, WJ)

Each Team member
125 in 5 rounds of 25
each.

No Final

Double Trap
individualAll(M, MJ,
W, WJ)

120 in 4 rounds of 30
each, shot in 1 or 2
days

No Final

Note: Description of the formats of the Finals in individual events can be foundin section 6.19 as well as the detailed formats of the Mixed Team Finals in
section 6.20. Team events can be found in section 9.18 of the Rules.
9.6.2

Training

9.6.2.1

Pre-Event Traininga) Must be provided for each event on the day(s) before the start of the official
competition on the same ranges and the same make and colour of targets as
those that will be used in the official competition;b) The Jury must check that the targets are set correctly for all Pre-Event
trainings;c) All training times must be allocated fairly between those athletes present sothat no advantage is given; andd) For Skeet, two extra Doubles shall be provided (one reverse Double on
Station 3 and one reverse Double on station 5).

9.6.2.2

Unofficial Training
All range availability for unofficial training is the responsibility of the Organizing
Committee, and must:a) Ensure that the unofficial training must not interfere, in any way, with anyscheduled competition events;b) Be allocated fairly between those nations present so that no advantage is
given; andc) Ensure that all team leaders present are informed of any unofficial training
schedules.

9.7	TARGETS – REGULAR, IRREGULAR, BROKEN, HIT, LOST AND NO
TARGETS
9.7.1

Regular Targeta) A regular target is one (1) whole target called by the athlete and released
according to the Rules; andb) A regular Double is two (2) whole targets called by the athlete and released
simultaneously according to the Rules.

9.7.2

Irregular Target
An irregular target is a target that is not thrown according to the Rules andflies along a path other than that specified in the Rules in angle, elevation or
distance.
An irregular Double occurs when;
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a) One (1) or both of the targets are irregular;b) The targets are not thrown simultaneously;c) Only one (1) target emerges; ord) Either target emerges “broken.”
9.7.3

Broken Targeta) A broken target is any target that is not whole in accordance with the
General Specifications for Clay Targets (G.T.R. 6.3.6.1); andb) A broken target is a “NO TARGET” target and must always be repeated.

9.7.4“HIT” Targeta) A target is declared as “HIT” when a regular target is thrown and hit
according to the event Rules and at least one (1) visible piece is broken from it;b) A target that is only “dusted,” but from which no visible piece is seen, is nota “HIT;”c) Where flash (powder filled) targets are used, a target must also be declaredas “HIT” when there is visible emergence of powder after a shot is fired; andd) All decisions regarding “HIT,” “LOST,” “IRREGULAR” or “NO TARGET”
targets rest finally with the Referee.
e) It is prohibited to pick up a clay target from the range to determine whether
or not it was a “HIT.”

9.7.5“LOST” Target
A target, must be declared “LOST” when:a) It is not hit during its flight within the shooting boundaries;b) It is only dusted and no visible piece is broken from it;c) The athlete does not fire at a regular target for which he has called andthere is no mechanical or other external reason that has prevented the athlete
from firing;d) The athlete is not able to fire his shotgun for any reason attributable to thefault of the athlete;e) The athlete is not able to fire because he has not released the “safety,” or
the “safety” has slipped to “safe”;f) Τhe athlete has forgotten to load;g) In the case of a semi-automatic, the athlete has failed to release the stop on
the magazine;h) If after a malfunction the athlete has opened the shotgun or has touched thesafety before the Referee has examined the shotgun; ori) It is the third or subsequent malfunction in the same round.

9.7.6“NO TARGET”
a) A “NO TARGET” is irrelevant to the competition and must always be
repeated;b) The Referee must, if possible, call “NO TARGET” before the athlete fires,but if he calls “NO TARGET” after the athlete fires, a “NO TARGET” must be

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9.8

COMPETITION RULES FOR TRAP

9.8.1

Conduct of a Round of Trap
Each squad member, with sufficient ammunition and all equipment necessary
to complete the round, must occupy a shooting station in the order shownon the scorecard. The sixth athlete must stand in the marked area (Station
6) behind Station 1 ready to move to Station 1 as soon as the first athlete
has shot at a regular target and the result is known. The Referee must takecharge and when all preliminary procedures are completed (names, numbers,
Assistants Referees, viewing of targets, test firing etc.) give the command“START.”9.8.1.1

Methoda) When the first athlete is ready to fire, he must raise the shotgun to theshoulder and call loudly and crisply for the target, after which the target must
be thrown at once;b) When the result of the shot(s) is known the second athlete must do likewise,
followed by the third athlete and so on;c) When the athlete has called for the target, it must be released immediately,
allowing only for human reaction time to press a button if the release ismanual;d) Two (2) shots may be fired at each target except that in Finals and any
shoot- offs before or during Finals only one (1) shot may be fired. If an athlete
fires two (2) shots, the target will be declared “LOST” whether it was hit or notby either of the shots;e) After athlete No.1 has fired at a regular target, he must prepare to move to
Station 2 as soon as the athlete on Station 2 has fired at a regular target; theother athletes in the squad must, on their stations, do likewise in rotation fromleft to right;f) This whole sequence must continue until all athletes have each shot at 25
targets (2 left, 2 right and 1 centre from each of the five stations);g) Once the round has started an athlete may close the shotgun only after theprevious athlete has completed his turn;h) An athlete having shot must not leave the station before the athlete on theright has fired at a regular target and the result is registered, except when
the athlete has completed shooting on Station 5; in this case he must turnclockwise and proceed immediately to Station 6, with unloaded shotgun being
careful not to disturb the athletes who are on the line as he passes by;i) All shotguns must be carried OPEN and UNLOADED when moving
between any stations.
j) Any athlete who loads his/her shotgun on a fired station before leaving
it, or carries his/her shotgun loaded between any stations must be given an
initial Warning (Yellow Card); any further occurrences until the end of the
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station in such a way as to interfere with another athlete or match officials.
9.8.1.2

Preparation Time Limita) An athlete must take his/her position, close the shotgun and call for thetarget within twelve (12) seconds after the previous athlete has fired at aregular target and has opened the shotgun and the result is registered, or after
the Referee has given the command “START;”b) In case of non-compliance with this time limit, the penalties provided in therules will be applied;c) Where squads consist of five (5) or less athletes, preparation time must be
extended to give the athlete leaving Station 5 sufficient additional time to arriveat Station 1; andd) During Qualification Rounds, preparation time limits must be controlled by
the Referee. During shoot-offs before Finals and during Finals, preparation
time limits must be monitored by an electronic timing device which must be
managed by a Referee selected from among the appointed Competition
Referees.

9.8.1.3

Interruptionsa) If a round of shooting is interrupted for more than five (5) minutes becauseof a technical malfunction that is not the fault of an athlete, the squad mustbe allowed to view one (1) regular target from each machine in the group on
which the interruption occurred before the competition resumes.
b) If a technical malfunction or any other unforeseen situation (example: thecontrol unit is accidentally set at the start of a round to the wrong numberof participating athletes) requires a restart of the control unit, scoring must
continue from the point where the malfunction or restart commences and noprotest regarding the uneven distribution of targets will be considered.

9.8.2

Target Distances, Angles and Elevations

9.8.2.1

Trap Setting Table
Each trap machine must be set before the start of the competition to one (1) of
the Trap Setting Tables 1 - 9 of Rule 9.19.3 drawn by lot, under the supervisionof the Jury.

9.8.2.2

Trap Competition arrangements and settings
In a competition, depending upon the number of ranges in use, the squads
must be scheduled before the start of the competition under the supervision of
the Jury, in such a way that, whenever possible, each squad should shoot:a) The same number of times on each range in use;b) The same number of times on a particular setting;c) Whenever possible the settings used in Unofficial, Official or Pre-Event
Training must be different from those used during the competition;d) If the Organizing Committee together with the Jury decide that the Trap
competition for any group of athletes (e.g.: men, women or juniors) is to be
conducted on only one (1) separate range, the settings must be changed after
all athletes in this group have completed fifty (50) targets (except in special
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Target Limits
Targets must be set according to the selected schemes in Tables 1 - 9 (Rule9.19.3) and within the following limits:a) Height at 10m -- 1.5m to 3.0m, as per Trap setting tables, 1-9 with atolerance of +/- 0.15m;b) Angle -- as per Trap setting tables 1-9, with a tolerance of 5°; andc) Distance -- 76.0m +/- 1.0m (as measured from the front edge of the pitroof).

9.8.2.4

Trap Setting Procedure
Each machine must be set to throw the target as follows:a) Adjust angle to the zero (0) degrees, straight forward position;b) Adjust spring tension and height at 10m forward of the front edge of the trap
pit to obtain the required elevation and distance; andc) Adjust to required angle as measured from a position immediately above
the centre of each machine, on the top of the trap pit roof.

9.8.3

Jury Checks

9.8.3.1

Trial Targetsa) Each range must be set before the start of the competition and the settingsmust be examined, approved and sealed by the Jury;b) Each day, after the traps have been adjusted and approved by the Jury,one (1) trial target must be thrown from each machine, in sequence, from eachrange in use, before the start of the competition (before the start of the firstrounds of the day);c) One (1) trial target must also be thrown from each machine, in sequence,from each range in use, in cases where there is a time break between rounds
in the competition programme and the athletes cannot observe the targets of
the range on which they will shoot their next round.
d) Trial targets may be observed by the athletes; ande) All athletes, Coaches and Team Officials are prohibited from entering thetrap pits after the Jury has examined and approved the trap settings (see Rule9.3.c).

9.8.4

Trap General Rules

9.8.4.1

Irregular Trajectory
Any target flying along a path other than that specified in angle, elevation or
distance must be considered irregular.

9.8.4.2

Refused Target
An athlete may refuse a target if:a) A target is not released immediately after the athlete’s call;b) The Referee agrees that the athlete, after calling for the target, was visibly
disturbed by some external cause; orc) The Referee agrees that the target was irregular.
Procedure by Athlete – The athlete refusing a target must indicate this by
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opening the shotgun and raising an arm. The Referee must then give his
decision.
9.8.4.3

A “NO TARGET” target is one that is not thrown according to these Rules:a) A “NO TARGET” decision is always the Referee’s responsibility;b) A target declared a “NO TARGET” by the Referee must always be
repeated from the same trap (whether hit or not). However, the athlete may notrefuse it even if he considers that it was thrown from another machine in thesame group; andc) A Referee should attempt to call “NO TARGET” before the athlete fires.
However, if the Referee calls “NO TARGET” as, or immediately after theathlete has fired, the Referee’s decision must stand and the target must be
repeated regardless of whether the target was “HIT” or not.

9.8.4.4	A “NO TARGET” target must be declared even if the athlete has fired
when:a) A broken or irregular target emerges;b) A target of a distinctly different colour from that of the others being used in
the Competition is thrown;c) Two (2) targets are thrown;d) The target is thrown from a machine in another group;e) An athlete shoots out of turn;f) Another athlete fires at the same target;g) The Referee is satisfied that the athlete, after calling for the target, wasvisibly disturbed by some external cause;h) The Referee detects an initial violation of the athlete’s foot position in around;i) The Referee detects an initial violation of the time limit;j) The Referee, for any reason, cannot decide whether the target was “HIT”
or not, (in such cases the Referee must always consult the Assistant Referees
before announcing the decision);k) The shot is discharged involuntarily before the athlete has called for thetarget. However, if the athlete then fires at the target with the second shot,
the result must be scored. Also, the athlete must be warned and if the same
situation occurs a second or subsequent time in a round, the target(s) shall bedeclared “LOST”; orl) The first shot is a miss and the athlete’s second shot misfires due to anallowable malfunction of either the shotgun or the cartridge. In this case thetarget must be repeated and must be missed with the first shot and hit onlywith the second shot. If the target is hit with the first shot, it must be declared“LOST.”
9.8.4.5	A “NO TARGET” target must be declared provided that the Athlete has
NOT fired when:a) A target is thrown before the athlete’s call;b) A target is not released immediately after the athlete’s call (see Note);c) A target’s trajectory is irregular (see Note);
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shotgun or cartridge and he does not fire the second shot; If the second shot
was fired, the result of that shot must be scored.
Note: Unless the Referee calls “NO TARGET” before or immediately after theathlete fires, no claim for an irregular target must be permitted if the target was
fired upon, when the irregularity claim is based solely upon an alleged “Quick
Pull” or an alleged “Slow Pull” or a deviation from the prescribed lines of flight.
Otherwise, if the athlete fires the result must be recorded.
9.8.4.6

A target must be declared “LOST” when:a) It is not hit during its flight;b) It is only dusted and no visible piece is broken from it;c) An athlete, for no permitted reason, does not shoot at a regular target for
which he has called;d) After a malfunction of shotgun or cartridge, an athlete opens the shotgun or
moves the safety catch before the Referee has inspected the shotgun;e) An athlete suffers a third or subsequent malfunction of shotgun or cartridgein the same round;f) The first shot is a miss and the athlete fails to fire his second shot because
he forgot to place a second cartridge in the shotgun, to release the stop on themagazine of a semi-automatic shotgun, or because the safety has slipped to
the “safe” position by recoil of the first shot;g) The athlete is not able to fire his shotgun because he has not released thesafety or has forgotten to load;h) The time limit is violated and the athlete has been warned once already(Yellow Card) in any previous round (Rule 9.16.3.g); ori) The athlete’s foot position is violated and the athlete has been warned once
already (Yellow Card) in the any previous round (Rule 9.16.3.g).

9.9

COMPETITION RULES FOR DOUBLE TRAP

9.9.1

Conduct of a Round of Double Trapa) Each squad member, with sufficient ammunition and all equipment
necessary to complete the round, must occupy a shooting station in the ordershown on the scorecard;b) The sixth athlete must stand in the marked area behind Station 1 (Station
6) ready to move to Station 1 as soon as the first athlete has shot at a regular
double and the results are known; andc) The Referee must ensure that all preliminary procedures are completed(names, numbers, Assistant Referees, test firing, viewing of targets etc.) givethe command “START.”

9.9.2

Methoda) When the first athlete is ready to fire, he must raise the shotgun to theshoulder and call clearly for the double after which the double must be thrown
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b) When the result of the shots is known the second athlete must do likewise,
followed by the third athlete and so on;c) After the first athlete has fired at a regular double, he must prepare to move
to Station 2 as soon as the athlete on Station 2 has fired at a regular double.
The other athletes in the squad must, on their stations, do likewise in rotationfrom left to right;d) This whole sequence must continue until all athletes have each shot at therequired number of doubles;e) Once the round has started an athlete may close the shotgun only after theprevious athlete has completed his turn;f) An athlete having shot, must not leave the station before the athlete on theright has fired at a regular double and the results are registered, except when
the athlete has completed shooting on Station 5. In this case, he must turnclockwise and proceed immediately to Station 6, with unloaded shotgun, being
careful not to disturb the athletes who are on the line as he passes by;g) All shotguns must be carried OPEN and UNLOADED when moving
between any stations.
h) Any athlete who loads his/her shotgun on a fired station before leaving
it, or carries his/her shotgun loaded between any stations must be given an
initial Warning (Yellow Card); any further occurrences until the end of the
Qualification process will result in Disqualification (Red Card); andi) Any athlete who loads his/her shotgun on Station 6 must be given an initial
Warning (Yellow Card); any further occurrences in the competition will result
in Disqualification; andj) No athlete having shot on one station may proceed towards the next stationin such a way as to interfere with another athlete or match officials.
9.9.3

Preparation Time Limita) An athlete must take his/her position, close the shotgun and call for the
double within twelve (12) seconds after the previous athlete has fired at aregular double and has opened the shotgun and the result is registered, orafter the Referee has given the command “START;”b) In case of non-compliance with this time limit, the penalties provided inthese rules will be applied;c) Where squads consist of five (5) or less athletes, preparation time must be
extended to give the athlete leaving Station 5 sufficient additional time to arriveat Station 1; andd) Preparation time limits must be controlled by the Referee.

9.9.4

Interruption
If a round of shooting is interrupted for more than five (5) minutes becauseof a technical malfunction that is not the fault of an athlete, the squad mustbe allowed to view one (1) regular double from each scheme before thecompetition resumes.

9.9.5

Target Distances, Angles and Elevations Double Trap Setting Table
Each trap machine must be set before the start of the competition each day
according to the following Table:

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Angle *
(degrees)

Height at 10m(+/- 0.1m)

Distance(+/- 1m)A7 (1)5 Left

3.00m

8 (2)

0

3.50m

8 (2)

0

3.50m

55.00m(as measured from the frontedge of the pit roof)

9 (3)5 Right

3.00m

7 (1)

5 Left

3.00m

9 (3)

5 Right

3.00m

B
C

* Note:
The angles must be set with a tolerance of one (1) degree.
Target distribution must be random, but each athlete must receive one (1) scheme A double, one (1)scheme B double and one (1) scheme C double on each station sometime during each round.

9.9.6

Jury Check
Each range must be set before the start of the competition each day. Thesesettings must be examined, approved and sealed by the Jury.

9.9.6.1

Trial Targetsa) Each day, after the traps have been adjusted and approved by the Jury, one
trial regular double must be thrown for each setting one (1) scheme A, one (1)scheme B and one (1) scheme C before each squad fires its first round for theday;b) Trial targets may be observed by the athletes; andc) All athletes, coaches and team officials are prohibited from entering the trap
pits after the Jury has examined and approved the trap settings (See: Rule
9.3).
d) During competition, after a scheduled time break, one (1) trial regular
double must be thrown for each setting, one (1) scheme A, one (1) scheme B
and one (1) scheme C, before a squad fires.

9.9.7

Double Trap General Rules

9.9.7.1

Irregular trajectory
Any target flying along a path other than that specified in angle, elevation or
distance must be considered irregular.

9.9.7.2

Refused Double
An athlete may refuse to shoot at a double if:a) The double is not released immediately after the athlete’s call;b) The Referee agrees that the athlete, after calling for a double, was visibly
disturbed by some external cause; orc) The Referee agrees that either of the targets were irregular.
Procedure by Athlete – The athlete refusing a double must indicate thisby opening the shotgun and raising an arm. The Referee must then give his
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9.9.7.3“NO TARGET” Double
A “NO TARGET” double occurs when either or both targets are not thrownaccording to these Rules:a) A “NO TARGET” decision is always the Referee’s responsibility;b) A double declared as a “NO TARGET” by the Referee must always be
repeated whether either or both targets were HIT or not; andc) A Referee should attempt to call “NO TARGET” double before the athlete
fires. However, if the Referee calls “NO TARGET” as, or immediately after theathlete has fired, the Referee’s decision must stand and the targets must be
repeated regardless of whether either target of the double was “HIT” or not.

9.9.7.4	A “NO TARGET” Double must be declared even if the Athlete has fired
when:a) A broken or irregular target emerges;b) A target of a distinctly different colour from that of the others being used in
the competition is thrown;c) Only one (1) target is thrown;d) The targets are not released simultaneously;e) The targets collide;f) Fragments from one (1) target break the other target;g) The first shot breaks both targets;h) An athlete shoots out of turn;i) Another athlete fires at the same double;j) Both shots are fired simultaneously (see Rule 9.12.1.1), “Number ofMalfunctions Permitted”);k) The Referee is satisfied that the athlete, after calling for the double wasvisibly disturbed by some external cause;l) The Referee detects an initial violation of the athlete’s foot position in around;m) The Referee detects an initial violation of the time limit;n) The Referee, for any reason, cannot decide whether either target was “HIT”
or not, (in such cases the Referee must always consult the Assistant Referees
before announcing the decision); oro) The first shot is a miss and the athlete’s second shot misfires due to anallowable malfunction of either the shotgun or the cartridge. In this case thefirst target must be declared “LOST” and the double must be repeated todetermine the result of the second shot only.
9.9.7.5	A “NO TARGET” double must be declared, provided that the Athlete has
NOT fired when:a) The double is thrown before the athlete’s call;b) The double is not released immediately (see Note below);c) Either target’s trajectory is irregular (see Note below);

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shotgun or cartridge. The double must be repeated to establish the result ofboth shots even if the second shot was fired.
Note: Unless the Referee calls “NO TARGET” before, as, or immediately after
the athlete fires, no claim for an irregular target must be permitted if the target
was fired upon, when the irregularity claim is based solely upon an alleged“Quick Pull” or an alleged “Slow Pull” or a deviation from the prescribed lines offlight. Otherwise, if the athlete fires the result must be recorded.
9.9.7.6

A target(s) must be declared “LOST” when:a) It is not “HIT” during its flight;b) It is only “dusted” and no visible piece is broken from it;c) An athlete, for no permitted reason, does not shoot at a regular double forwhich he has called, the targets must be declared “LOST” and “LOST;”d) An athlete, for no permitted reason, does not shoot a second shot, the resultof the first shot must be recorded and the second target declared “LOST;”e) The first shot is declared “LOST” and the athlete fails to fire his second
shot because he forgot to place a second cartridge in the shotgun, to release
the stop on the magazine of a semi-automatic shotgun, or because the safety
has slipped to the safe position by recoil of the first shot the targets must be
declared “LOST” and “LOST;”f) The athlete is not able to fire his shotgun because he has not released
the safety or has forgotten to load, the targets must be declared “LOST” and“LOST”;g) The time limit is violated and the athlete has been warned once already(Yellow Card) in the same competition the targets must be declared “LOST”
and “LOST” (Rule 9.16.4); orh) The athlete’s foot position is violated and the athlete has been warned once
already (Yellow Card) in the same competition, the targets must be declared“LOST” and “LOST” (Rule 9.16.4).

9.9.7.7

Result in the case of a Malfunction:a) The athlete shoots at the first target but an allowable malfunction preventsthe firing of the second shot, the result of the first shot must be recorded andthe double repeated to determine the result of the second shot only;b) After a malfunction of shotgun or cartridge, the athlete is unable to fire afirst shot and he opens the shotgun or touches the safety catch before theReferee has inspected the shotgun, the targets must be declared “LOST” and“LOST;”c) After a malfunction of shotgun or cartridge, the athlete is unable to fire asecond shot and he opens the shotgun or touches the safety catch before
the Referee has inspected the shotgun, the result of the first shot must berecorded and the second target must be declared “LOST;”d) An athlete suffers a third or subsequent malfunction of shotgun or cartridgein the same round on the first shot the targets must be declared “LOST” and“LOST;” or

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Result in the event of an Involuntary Discharge when:a) A shot is discharged involuntarily before the athlete calls, the Referee must
declare “NO TARGET” and warn the athlete; however, if the same situation
occurs for a second or subsequent time in a round, both targets shall bedeclared “LOST;”b) A shot is discharged involuntarily after the athlete calls, but before thetargets appear, and he shoots a second shot, the first target must be declared“LOST” and the second target must be scored according to the result of thesecond shot. However, an athlete is permitted only one (1) occurrence in thesame round. If the same situation occurs for a second or subsequent time bothtargets must be declared “LOST;” and the Referee must issue a Warning(Yellow Card);c) A shot is discharged involuntarily after the athlete calls but before thetargets appear and he does not shoot a second shot, the first target must be
declared “LOST” and the double must be repeated to determine the result of
the second shot only. However, an athlete is permitted only one (1) occurrencein the same round. If the same situation occurs for a second or subsequent
time both targets must be declared “LOST;”9.9.7.9

Shooting into the Ground
An athlete who shoots into the ground must receive an initial Warning (YellowCard). For a repetition in the same round, both targets must be declared“LOST” whether hit or not.

9.10

COMPETITION RULES FOR SKEET

9.10.1

Conduct of a Round of Skeet
The squad must assemble on the range in an area next to Station 1, with
sufficient ammunition and all equipment necessary to complete the round.
The Referee must take charge and when all preliminary procedures arecompleted (names, numbers, Assistant Referees, test firing, trial of targets,etc.) give the command “START.”

9.10.1.1

MethodAfter the command “START” is given:a) The first athlete must move on to Station 1, load the shotgun with one (1)cartridge only, adopt the READY position and call for the target, after which a
regular target from the high house must be thrown within an indefinite period
varying randomly from zero (0) to a maximum of three (3) seconds;
Note: If an electronic-microphone system is used, it must be constructed so as
to randomly insert a delay varying from 0.2 to 3.0 seconds.
b) When the result of the shot is known, the first athlete shall remain on thestation, load with two (2) cartridges, adopt the READY position, and call andfire at a regular double;c) When the results of both shots are known the first athlete must leave thestation;

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and so on until all the members of the squad have each shot the requiredsequence on Station 1;e) The first athlete must then move on to Station 2 and shoot the required
number of targets in the required sequence and time, followed in turn by eachmember of the squad;f) This rotation will continue until all the required stations have been shot by all
members of the squad;g) No athlete in the squad may advance to the station before his shooting
turn, before the Referee’s order to shoot or before the previous athlete hascompleted his shooting and has left the station; andh) No athlete having shot on one (1) station may proceed towards the next
station until all the members of the squad have completed their shooting on
the station or in such a way as to interfere with another athlete or impede theduties of the match officials.
9.10.2Competition Procedures

9.10.2.1

Preparation Time Limits.
Athletes must call for and fire at their targets according to the following time
limits:a) After the Referee has given the signal to “START” or after the previous
athlete has left the station, the next athlete must occupy the station within ten(10) seconds;b) The athlete must stand with both feet entirely within the station boundaries,
take his position, load the shotgun, adopt the READY position and call for thetarget(s) in the required sequence for the station;c) The athlete must then call for the next single or double to be fired at fromthat station within the shortest time possible;d) The maximum total time allowed to call for the required sequence for thatstation is thirty (30) seconds in both Qualification Rounds and Finals after theathlete has occupied the station; ande) During Qualification Rounds, preparation time limits must be controlled by
the Referee. During shoot-offs before Finals and during Finals, preparation
time limits must be controlled with an electronic timing device managed by theappointed Referee.

9.10.2.2

Target Shooting Sequence for Qualification Rounds
Only one (1) shot may be fired at each target
STATION

TARGET

ORDER

1SingleHigh

DoubleHigh – Low

SingleHigh

DoubleHigh – Low

SingleHigh

DoubleHigh – Low

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SingleLow

SingleLow

DoubleLow – HighSingleLow

DoubleLow – High7

DoubleLow - High4

DoubleHigh – Low

DoubleLow – HighSingleHigh

Single

Low

5
6

8

9.10.2.3

Special Procedures for Station 8:
When the squad advances to Station 8, they must stand in their shooting orderbehind the Referee who should be positioned approximately five (5) metersfrom Station 8 on an imaginary line drawn between the centres of Station 8
and Station 4.
After the Referee has declared “START” each athlete in turn must:a) Take position for the high house target;b) Load the shotgun with one (1) cartridge only;c) Adopt the READY position;d) Call for the target; ande) Shoot at the high house target.
Then turn clockwise (to the right, in the direction of the target crossing post):f) Take position for the low house target;g) Load the shotgun with one (1) cartridge only;h) Adopt the READY position;i) Call for the target;j) Shoot at the low house target; andk) When the result of this last shot is known, the athlete must leave the stationand move to the rear of the line of the athletes who have still to shoot. Eachathlete must do the same in succession.
9.10.2.4

Cartridge Loading Sequenceat) On Station 8 for both the high and low house targets, the shotgun must be
loaded with one (1) cartridge only;b) On Station 4 where two (2) single targets are to be shot, two (2) cartridges
must be loaded before calling for the first single target;c) In case an athlete forgets to load the second barrel in singles on Station 4(when two (2) single targets are to be shot) and after calling for or shooting at
the first target, remembers and either opens his shotgun to load or he raises
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and empty.
9.10.2.5

Trial Targets
A regular target from each of the high and low houses may be seen by theathletes of each squad:a) From Station 1 immediately prior to the start of their first round on each dayof competition;b) If the Referee declares “NO TARGET,” the athlete may ask to have one (1)trial target thrown after each irregular target, or one (1) trial double thrown after
an irregular double, provided the irregular target was not fired upon or both oreither of the targets of an irregular double were not fired upon; andc) If a round of shooting is interrupted for more than five (5) minutes becauseof a technical malfunction that is not the fault of an athlete, before thecompetition resumes the squad must be allowed to view one (1) regular target
from each trap.

9.10.2.6

Sighting On the Ranges
Aiming and sighting exercises:a) May be conducted after the Referee has ordered “START” only on Station
1. The athlete is permitted (within the allowable time limit) after loading andbefore shooting to raise the shotgun to the shoulder and sight for a few
seconds for both the single target and the double;b) The athlete must then adopt the READY position before calling for thetarget(s);c) Prior to the start of the round an athlete is not permitted to make any aimingor sighting exercises with or without the shotgun on any other station; andd) during the round, athletes who are not shooting may, without disturbing theother athletes or the Referee, use their hand to track targets while anotherathlete is shooting.

9.10.3

Target Distances and Elevationsa) Skeet traps must be set before the start of the competition according to thespecifications. (In calm weather conditions targets must carry a distance of
68.00m +/- 1.00m as measured from the face of the house behind Stations 1
and 7). The settings must be examined, approved and sealed by the Jury prior
to each day of competition.
b) All athletes, coaches and team officials are prohibited from entering the
Skeet houses after the Jury has examined and approved the trap settings (seeRule 9.3.c)).
c) Depending upon the number of ranges in use, the squads must bescheduled before the start of the competition under the supervision of the Jury,in such a way so that, whenever possible, each squad should shoot the same
number of times on each range in use.

9.10.3.1

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Any target flying along a path other than that specified in angle, elevation or
distance, in the Rules, must be considered irregular. A target must also be
considered irregular in case it does not pass the boundary.
9.10.4READY Position
At the moment the athlete calls and until the target(s) appears, the athlete
must stand in the READY position with:a) Both feet entirely within the shooting station boundaries;b) Holding the shotgun with both hands;c) The shotgun stock in contact with the body; andd) The toe of the stock on or below the ISSF official marker tape and clearlyvisible to the Referee standing in the correct position.

9.10.4.1

Marker Tape
To aid the Referee in controlling the position of the gun the ISSF official
marker tape must be permanently affixed to the shooting vest (outer garment).

9.10.4.2

The ISSF official marker tape must be:a) 250mm long, 30mm wide, yellow in colour, bearing the ISSF logo; andb) Permanently affixed to the appropriate side of the shooting vest.

9.10.4.3

Marker Tape Checka) Athletes are responsible for ensuring that the marker tape is correctly
positioned as per Rule 9.10.4.4 below. The Jury will provide an equipment
control consultation service that is available to all athletes starting on the first
Pre-Event Training Day so that athletes, if they wish, may have their equipment
checked prior to the competition.
b) To ensure compliance with ISSF Rules, the Jury will conduct random
checks during Competition and any athlete found to be in violation of the rules
must be disqualified (see Rule 9.16.5.1).

9.10.4.4

The correct position of the marker tape must be checked as follows:a) All pockets of the shooting vest must be empty;b) The athlete must stand straight (erect) while holding the right arm (righthanded shooter) in a right-angle position on the side of the body with thelower arm horizontal and the upper arm vertical. The right-angle position of
the shooting arm will then be fixed with the use of a special accessory (seeillustration);c) The Jury member will then project a horizontal laser beam onto the marker
tape to show the location of the point of the elbow in relation to the tape;d) The laser beam must project onto the top half of the marker tape or higher
to be legal;e) An ISSF seal must then be placed on either end of the marker tape;f) All illegal markers will be required to be properly positioned and subjected tore-check before the athlete is permitted to compete; andg) Shooting vests must not be constructed with any item (tape, drawstring,elastic band, etc.) that could be used to adjust the fit of the jacket.

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Skeet General Rules

9.10.5.1

Refused Target
An athlete may refuse a target if:a) A target is not released within the proper time;b) In a “Double” the targets are not released simultaneously;c) The Referee agrees that the athlete, after calling for the target(s), wasvisibly disturbed by some external cause; ord) The Referee agrees that a target was irregular because of a faulty
trajectory.
Procedure by the athlete – The athlete refusing a target must indicate thisby opening the shotgun and raising an arm. The Referee must then give his
decision.

9.10.5.2“NO TARGET”
a) A “NO TARGET” target is a target that is not thrown according to theseRules;b) The “NO TARGET” decision is always the Referee’s responsibility;c) A target declared “NO TARGET” by the Referee must always be repeatedwhether hit or not; andd) The Referee should attempt to call “NO TARGET” before the athlete
fires. However, if the Referee calls “NO TARGET” as or immediately after
the athlete fires, the Referee’s decision must stand and the target(s) must be
repeated regardless of whether they were “HIT” or not.

9.10.5.3	A “NO TARGET” or “NO TARGETS” must be declared even if the athlete
has fired when:a) A broken target emerges;b) A target of distinctly different external colour from that of the others being
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d) A target is thrown from the wrong trap house;e) The athlete’s READY position is incorrect and the athlete has not received aprevious warning in that round;f) The Referee detects an initial violation of the time limit;g) The Referee detects an initial violation of the athlete’s foot position in around;h) The Referee is satisfied that the athlete, after calling for the target(s), wasvisibly disturbed by some external cause;i) The Referee for some reason, cannot decide whether the target was “HIT,”“LOST” or “NO TARGET.” In this case the Referee must always consult theAssistant Referee before making a final decision;j) An athlete has an allowable malfunction of shotgun or cartridge; ork) A shot is discharged involuntarily before the athlete calls, the Refereemust warn the athlete; however, if the same situation occurs for a second or
subsequent time in a round, the target(s) shall be declared “LOST.”9.10.5.4

 “NO TARGET” must be declared provided the athlete has NOT firedAwhen:a) A target is thrown before the athlete’s call;b) A target is thrown after a period exceeding three (3) seconds;c) A target’s trajectory is irregular; ord) There is an allowable malfunction of shotgun or cartridge.

9.10.5.5

Additional “NO TARGET” Rules applying to Doubles
Both targets must be declared “NO TARGET” and a repeat Double thrown, todetermine the result of both shots when:a) Either target is irregular (see note);b) A single target is thrown in doubles;c) The first shot breaks both targets. An athlete is permitted only two (2)attempts on any one station, if the same situation occurs for the third time thefirst target must be declared a “HIT” and the second “LOST”;
d) Fragments from the first target break the second target;e) The targets collide;f) The athlete suffers an allowable malfunction of shotgun or cartridge and isunable to fire the first shot; org) Both shots are fired simultaneously.
Note: Unless the Referee calls “NO TARGET(s)” before or immediately after
the athlete fires, no claim for an irregular target or targets must be permitted ifeither target was fired upon, when the irregularity claim is based solely upon analleged “Quick Pull,” an alleged “Slow Pull” or a deviation from the prescribedlines of flight. Otherwise, if the athlete fires the result(s) must be recorded.

9.10.5.6

Lost Target
A target(s) must also be declared “LOST” when:a) It is not “HIT;”

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which he has called;e) The athlete is unable to fire his shotgun because he has not released thesafety or has forgotten to load;f) After a malfunction of shotgun or cartridge, an athlete opens the shotgun or
touches the safety catch before the Referee has inspected the shotgun;g) An athlete suffers a third or subsequent malfunction in the same round;h) An athlete’s READY position is not according to the rules and the athlete
has been warned once already (Yellow Card) in the same competition (Rule9.16.4);i) The athlete’s foot position is violated and the athlete has been warned once
already (Yellow Card) in the same competition (Rule 9.16.4);j) The time limit is violated and the athlete has been warned once already(Yellow Card) in the same competition (Rule 9.16.4); ork) In singles, a shot is discharged involuntarily after the athlete has called forthe target, but before the target appears. The athlete must be warned (YellowCard). The target must also be declared “LOST” for the second or any
subsequent involuntary discharge in the same round.
9.10.5.7

Additional “LOST” Target Rule Applying to Doubles
In addition, the following must also apply in the case of doubles:a) When an athlete for no permitted reason fails to fire at the first target of aregular double for which he has called the targets must be declared “LOST”
and “LOST;”b) When an athlete for no permitted reason fails to fire at the second targetof a regular double for which he has called the first target must be recorded
according to the result and the second target must be declared “LOST;”c) An athlete misses the first target of the double and accidentally hits thesecond target with the same shot; the first target shall be declared “LOST”
and the double repeated to determine the result of the second shot only. The
athlete must always shoot at both targets in the repeated double(s);d) A shot is discharged involuntarily after the athlete has called, but before
the targets appear, the first target must be declared “LOST” and the double
must be repeated to determine the result of the second shot only. The athlete
must shoot at both targets in the repeated double; For a second or subsequent
involuntary discharge in the same round the targets must be declared “LOST”
and “LOST” and the Referee must issue a Warning (Yellow Card);e) If an athlete misses the first target in a double and has an allowablemalfunction on the second shot, the first target must be declared “LOST” andthe double repeated to establish the result of the second shot only. The athlete
must shoot at both targets in the repeated double;f) If the athlete breaks the first target in a double and has an allowablemalfunction on the second shot, the first shot must be declared “HIT” and the
double repeated to establish the result of the second shot only. The athlete
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9.10.5.8

Shooting Out of Turn
If an athlete inadvertently shoots out of turn, the result of the shot(s) must
be recorded and the athlete given an official Warning (Yellow Card). Any
repetition in the same round must result in the target(s) shot at being declared“LOST” and the matter referred to the Jury. The athlete may be Disqualified(Red Card).

9.11

COMPETITION ADMINISTRATION

9.11.1

Shooting Schedulesa) Athletes and Team Officials must be informed of the exact start time, thesquad and range schedules and the allocated positions within the squads nolater than two (2) hours after the Technical Meeting on the day preceding thecompetition;b) Athletes and Team Officials must be informed of the range schedules for the
Pre-Event Training by 18:00 hours on the day before; andc) If it becomes necessary to change any of the shooting schedules for any
reason, the Athletes and Team Officials must be informed immediately by
posting the new schedules on the Main Notice Board and the Shotgun Range
Scoreboard and distributing them to all participating teams. If necessary, post
the new schedules on the info boards of the official hotels.

9.11.1.1

Replacement of an Athlete
If an athlete has fired a shot in the competition and must withdraw, he may not
be replaced. This rule will also apply for competitions composed of several
parts or carried out over several days.

9.11.1.2

Programme Interruptions
Once shooting has started it must continue without interruption according to
the programme, except for safety reasons, mechanical breakdowns, poor
lighting conditions, extreme weather conditions, or other enforced delays in
the programme that would seriously affect the quality of competition. Only the
Chief Range Officer may interrupt the shooting, with the Jury’s approval, in theevent of heavy rain, storm or lightning.

9.11.2

Squadding

9.11.2.1

Squad Compositiona) A squad must be composed of six (6) members except when the drawing
does not permit a totally even distribution; andb) Squads of less than five (5) are not permitted except when an athlete is
declared “ABSENT” at the commencement of a round or an athlete has toleave a round for any reason.

9.11.2.2

Auxiliary Athletes (Fillers)a) The Organizing Committee should have available athletes of a proficient
standard who may be required to act as non-competing auxiliary athletes(Fillers):b) If the squad consists of less than five (5) members drawn by lot, it should be

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auxiliary athletes (fillers) to fill squads with only five (5) members; andd) These auxiliary athletes should have their scores posted in the normalmanner on the official scorecard in order to provide continuity. However, theirnames and nationality must not be listed on any official document.
9.11.2.3

Squadding Drawa) The drawing for the Qualification Rounds must be made so that the athletesof each country are distributed in such a way that no squad will contain morethan one (1) athlete from each nation (except in the World Cup Final/Final
Tournament of the Year and Olympic Games if necessary);b) The allocation of athletes to the squads and positions within the squads
must be done by the drawing of lots under the supervision of the Jury. Thismay be done with a computer programme suited for this purpose; andc) The random selection of ranges and the division of the rounds must be
made under the supervision of the Jury.

9.11.2.4

Squad Adjustments
The Jury, in conjunction with the Organizing Committee/RTS Office, and withthe approval of the Technical Delegate(s), may adjust the draw, but only toensure that the requirements of the Squadding Draw (Rule 9.11.2.3) are met.

9.11.2.5

Shooting Order
The shooting order of the squads and the shooting order within the squads
must also be changed from day to day by the Organizing Committee/RTS
Office under the supervision of the Jury. This can be done by either having thesquads and the members of each squad shoot in reverse order or by splitting
the squads in a manner agreed by the Jury. In the case of a one (1) day
competition, the shooting order within the squads may, with the permission of
the Jury, be changed from round to round.

9.11.2.6

Absent Athlete
If an athlete is not present on the range when his name is checked with thescorecard, the Referee must have the athlete’s Bib Number and name calledout loudly three (3) times within one (1) minute. If the athlete does not appear
by the end of that minute the Referee must declare him “ABSENT” and hemust not be allowed to join the squad and shooting must start without him.

9.11.2.7

Makeup Round of Absent Athletea) An athlete who is declared “ABSENT” must present himself to the Chief
Referee before the squad has finished for that round and request permission toshoot the missed round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
b) The athlete will then be permitted to shoot the missed round at a time andon the range decided by the Chief Referee with a deduction of three (3) points
to be applied against the last three (3) targets hit in the make-up round. The
athlete should, if possible, shoot a make-up round on the same range as theone he had to leave.

9.11.2.8

Exceptional Circumstances
If an athlete arrives late for a competition or fails to present himself to theChief Referee before the squad has finished that round and it can be proved
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that the lateness was due to circumstances beyond his control, the jury must,whenever possible, give him the opportunity to take part, without disruption of
the overall shooting programme. In this case the Chief Referee will determine
when and where he will shoot and no penalty will be imposed.
9.12

MALFUNCTIONS

9.12.1

Malfunction Definition
Failure of a properly loaded shotgun to fire when the trigger is pulled(mechanical failure or misfire), or a defective cartridge that does not deliver
its full load when the primer was struck, or when a single pull of the trigger orthe involuntary operation of both triggers on a double trigger gun produces asimultaneous discharge, must be recorded as a malfunction.

9.12.1.1

Number of Malfunctions Permitted
The athlete is permitted a maximum of two (2) malfunctions per round,whether or not he has changed his shotgun or ammunition.
a) All regular target(s) on which any additional malfunction of shotgun or
ammunition occurs in the same round will be declared “LOST” whether or not
the athlete attempted to fire; andb) If after a malfunction, the Referee agrees with the athlete that the shotgun
is in need of repair, then action may be taken in accordance with the Rules for
Disabled Shotguns (see Rule 9.12.4.1).
c) For malfunctions during Finals in individual events see Rule 9.19.6d) For malfunctions during Mixed Team events see Rule 6.20.4.8.

9.12.2Barrel Selection
Where an athlete is using a double-barrelled shotgun, it will be assumed thatthe athlete is firing the bottom barrel first (or right-hand barrel, in the case ofa side by side), unless the athlete indicates to the Referee before each of his
rounds that he intends otherwise.

9.12.3

Procedure in the Event of a Malfunction
Decisions on malfunctions of either shotgun or cartridge must be made by the
Referee.

9.12.3.1

In the event of misfire due to any reason, the athlete must:a) Keep the shotgun pointed at the target flight area.
b) Not open the shotgun.
c) Not touch the safety catch,d) Hand the shotgun safely to the Referee for examination if asked.
e) Answer any questions from the Referee.
Note: The athlete is responsible for checking the shotgun after it is returned by
the Referee.

9.12.3.2

The following are not considered malfunctions:a) Faulty manipulation of the mechanism by the athlete.

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9.12.3.3

Ammunition Malfunctions (Misfires)
Decisions on ammunition malfunctions must be made by the Referee. The
following are considered ammunition malfunctions when the firing pin
indentation is clearly noticeable and:a) The powder charge is not ignited.
b) Only the primer fires.
c) The powder charge is omitted.
d) Some components of the load remain in the barrel.
e) Cartridges of the wrong size must not be considered as defective
ammunition. (Placing a 20-gauge or 16-gauge cartridge into a 12-gauge gun isdangerous and may also subject the individual to penalties for unsafe shotgun
handling).

9.12.4

Actions after Malfunctions are Declared

9.12.4.1

Disabled Shotguns
Decisions on disabled shotguns must be made by the Referee. A shotgun may
be considered disabled if:a) It cannot be fired.
b) The athlete having already suffered two (2) malfunctions of either shotgun
or ammunition in a round obtains permission from the Referee to change it.
c) It fails to eject due to mechanical defect.
d) For any other reason that renders the shotgun unusable

9.12.4.2	If the Referee decides that the disabled shotgun or that the malfunctioning of
the shotgun or ammunition is not the fault of the athlete, and that the shotgun
is not repairable quickly enough, the athlete may use another shotgun if it
can be obtained within three (3) minutes after the shotgun has been declared
DISABLED.
9.12.4.3	The athlete may after obtaining the permission of the Referee, leave the squadand finish the remaining targets of the round, in a Make-Up Round, at a time tobe determined by the Chief Referee.
9.12.5

Procedures for Completing a Make-Up Round9.12.5.1

Trap
The athlete having been allocated a time and Range having the correct
scheme (the same scheme as in the original interrupted round), must standbehind the station to be shot and be shown all three (3) targets from thatgroup, after which the Referee must give the command “START.” The athlete
must then move on to the station and shoot in the normal manner. After which
he must shoot from the remaining stations in order to complete the round.

9.12.5.2

Double Trap
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“START.” The athlete must then move on to the station and shoot in thenormal manner at a Double. After which he must shoot from the remaining
stations in order to complete the round.
9.12.5.3

Skeet
The athlete having been allocated a Range and time, must stand behind thestation to be shot and there he will be permitted to view a regular high andlow house target, the Referee must then give the command “START.” Theathlete must then move on to the station and shoot in the normal manner at
the required number of targets. After which he must shoot from the remaining
stations in order to complete the round.

9.12.5.4

Make-Up Round (Score Certification)
The Referee must then ensure that the scores from the make-up round and theoriginal interrupted round are correctly totalled, signed by the athlete and theReferee, before the scorecard is taken to the RTS Office.

9.13

COMPETITION CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
See also G.T.R. 6.7 and G.T.R 6.22 (The ISSF Dress Code)9.13.1

Athletes’ Clothinga) Sports trousers, training (athletic warm-up) trousers and jackets, for men
and women and similar sports blouses, skirts/dresses for women are allowed.
Blue jeans, jeans or similar trousers in non-sporting colours or any clothing thatit see-through or transparent are prohibited;b) Open toe or open heeled shoes, sandals or any other similar footwear are
not allowed;c) Shorts or skirts with the bottom of the leg not more than 15cm above thecentre of the kneecap are allowed;d) Shirts, T-shirts and similar garments with sleeves less than 10cm in length
or without sleeves are not allowed.
e) Clothing made of camouflage material is prohibited.

9.13.2Bib (Start) Numbers
Bib (Start) Numbers must be worn by all athletes:a) On their backs and above the waist;b) At all times while participating in Pre-Event Training and in competition;c) If the Bib Number is not worn, the athlete may not start or continue;d) the Bib Number must display the allocated number as large as possible but
should not be less than 20mm high.

9.13.3National IOC Identity
The IOC abbreviation of the nation of the athlete and the athlete’s family nameand first initial must be displayed in Latin letters (IOC abbreviation at the top)
on the back of the shoulder area of the outer shooting garment and above the
Bib Number. The national flag may be displayed on the left side of the IOCnation abbreviation.

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Blinders
Side blinders (on one or both sides) attached to the hat, cap, shooting glasses
or to a headband, not exceeding 60mm in depth are permitted for Shotgun
athletes only. The front edge of a side blinder, when viewed from the side, must
not extend more than 30mm forward of the centre point of the forehead. Side
blinders must be made of plastic material only. A front blinder not exceeding
30mm in width is permitted.

9.14

RESULTS, TIMING AND SCORING (RTS) PROCEDURES
The Jury Member responsible for shotgun results, timing and scoringprocedures will be appointed by the ISSF.

9.14.1

RTS Office

9.14.1.1

It is the duty of the RTS Office BEFORE the competition to:a) Prepare score cards for each squad;b) Ensure that the correct score card is with the correct squad on the correct
range.

9.14.1.2

It is the duty of the RTS Office AFTER each round to:a) Receive and check the totals of the targets hit and verify results;b) Record scores;c) Post preliminary scores on the range bulletin board immediately;d) If any result is outstanding because of a protest, such scores must be
omitted for the time being and the remaining scores posted.
e) Observe any Incident Reports and any official warnings (Yellow Cards)
recorded on the scorecards by the Referees during the competition rounds andprepare the necessary notifications to the Referees for possible deductions in
repeated violations, in the remaining rounds of the competition.

9.14.1.3	
It is the duty of the RTS Office at the CONCLUSION of each shooting dayto:a) Total the official scores within the shortest possible time;b) Prepare accurate Preliminary Results for distribution to the press, team
officials, Jury and Technical Delegate(s);c) Prepare and publish accurate Final Results immediately;d) Publish correct Final Results, in cooperation with the results provider,containing the full family name, full first name (without abbreviations), Bib

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Numbers and IOC abbreviations of each athlete’s nation as soon as possible
after the close of any applicable protest period;e) The Organizing Committee must retain the range scorecards, which show
the results of every target shot at, until the conclusion of the competition.
9.14.2

Scoring Procedures
Scoring is done officially on each range for each round of 25 targets in Trap
and Skeet or 15 doubles in Double Trap events:a) In all ISSF Competitions, individual scores must be kept on each range bytwo (2) separate persons, these are usually Assistant Referees;b) One person must maintain a permanent official scorecard;c) The second person must maintain a manual scoreboard, except that where
an electronic scoreboard is used, it must be maintained by the Referee.

9.14.2.1

Scoreboards

9.14.2.2

Ranges with Electronic Scoreboards;
The Referee must control the operation of the electronic scoreboard andensure that the results are correctly registered.

9.14.2.3

Two (2) persons must be appointed as Assistant Referees as follows:a) The first person must be positioned at the side of the firing line to function
as an Assistant Referee and maintain a permanent official scorecard;b) The second person must be positioned at the other side of the firing line tofunction as an Assistant Referee;c) A third person may be appointed to maintain the official scorecard and, in
this case, the other two persons will function only as Assistant Referees.

9.14.2.4

Visible Scoreboard Errors
If at any stage the visible scoreboard should display an incorrect score, theReferee must immediately stop the shooting and with minimum delay takewhatever action is required to correct it. If for any reason, it is not possible tocorrect the display, the following action will be taken:a) The official scoreboard must be examined and verified up to the point where
the electronic scoreboard failed;b) Then, if possible, to substitute quickly a manual scoreboard, enter thescores upon it up to the point of failure and continue the round;c) If it is not possible to substitute a manual scoreboard, an additionalscorecard must be introduced, the verified scores entered upon it and theround must then continue with the second scorecard under the control of aqualified person appointed by the Chief Referee; andd) If there is a difference in the recorded scores between the two (2)scorecards, that which is under the control of the official appointed by the Chief
Referee, must prevail.

9.14.3Ranges with Manual Scoreboards
Three (3) persons must be appointed as Assistant Referees, as follows:a) The first person must be positioned on the left or right side of the range toact as an Assistant Referee and also maintain the manual scoreboard;

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Assistant Referee.;c) The third person must be positioned at the rear of the firing line to maintaina permanent official scorecard and also to check that the scores shown on the
manual scoreboard are registered correctly;d) Each scorer must mark the card or board independently but based only on
the decision given by the Referee;e) At the conclusion of each round the results must be compared and thecorrect scores entered upon the official scorecard before it is delivered to the
RTS Office;f) The scores shown on the manual scoreboard must prevail if there areunresolved differences.
9.14.3.1

Score Certification
When a round is completed and the individual results have been compared,
read aloud and agreed by each athlete, the Referee and each athlete mustsign or initial the scorecard, unless the athlete does not agree with the result
shown for him and it is his intention to make a protest.

9.14.4

Results and Rankings

9.14.4.1

Individual Events
For each athlete the results of each round must be recorded legibly on officialscorecards and the total of the Qualification rounds, and any Shoot-offs must
be recorded and the scores ranked in descending order.

9.14.4.2

Countback Rule
Any ties to be broken by this method must be decided as follows:a) The scores of the last round of 25 targets (Double Trap 15 Doubles) must
be compared. The winner is the athlete with the highest score in that round;b) In a case where the tie is still not broken, the round before last must becompared and if still not broken, the round before that and so on;c) If the results of all the rounds are still equal, ties must be decided bycounting backward, target by target, from the last target of the last round(and if necessary, the next to last round etc.) until a tie-breaking zero (0) is
found. If the tied athletes have zeroes (0) on the same target, the countback
shall continue until the tie is broken.

9.14.5

Team Events (Team and Mixed Team)a) Scores of each team member must be recorded and the number of all
targets hit by the team members of each team in each of the Qualification
Rounds must be totalled and the team’s scores ranked in descending order(Ties – see Rule 9.14.4.2).
b) A team, of which a member has been disqualified, must not be ranked andmust be shown in the result list with the remark “DSQ.”

9.14.5.1

Team Ties (Applying to both Team and Mixed Team)
If two (2) or more teams have the same scores, rankings must be decided by
the combined score of the team members in the last round, then by the next
to last round, etc. until the tie is broken. If the tie is not broken (i.e. all the
combined scores of the team members are the same, in all rounds) then ties
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must be decided by counting backward, from the combined score of the teammembers of the last target of the last round (and if necessary, the next tolast target or the next to last round etc.). The team with the lower combined
score of the last target will be given the lower ranking.
Example:TEAM 1
Athlete 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX00XXXXXXXXXX 23
Athlete 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0 24
Athlete 3 XXXXXXXXXX0XXXXXXXX0XXX0X 22
Ranking place: 2nd

Total score 69		TEAM 2

Athlete 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX0XXXXXX0XXXX 23
Athlete 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0XX 24
Athlete 3 XXXXXXX0XXXXXXXXXXXXX0X0X 22
Ranking place: 1st

Total score 69		9.15

TIES AND SHOOT-OFFS

9.15.1Competitions With Finals
Ties in events with Finals will be decided according to the following Rules:

9.15.1.1

Ties Before Finalsa) After the Qualification stage of 125 targets the six (6) highest-ranking
athletes will qualify for the Final, as per Rules.
b) Any ties for places 1 to 6 will be decided by a shoot-off in accordance with
Rule 9.15.2.
c) The six qualified athletes in the Final will receive new bib numbers 1-6 as
per qualification ranking or any eventual shoot-offs and compete in the Final,as per Rules.
d) Individual tied scores ranking 7th place and below, not decided by a shootoff, must be ranked according to the Countback rule. In case of an absolutetie, the tied athletes will share the same ranking, with their names listed inalphabetical order according to their family names.
e) See Rule 6.6.6.c) for allocating ranking places of athletes competing for
Minimum Qualification Score (MQS) or Ranking Points Only (RPO).

9.15.2

Shoot-Off Procedures

9.15.2.1

Generala) If the shoot-off time is not announced in advance, the athletes involved mustremain in touch with the competition office whether personally or through their
Coach/Team Official in order to be ready to shoot when the shoot-off is called;

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the official starting time will be declared “ABSENT,” must not be allowed toparticipate in the shoot-off and will automatically be given the lower place inthe shoot-off results using his qualification score.
c) The starting positions in the shoot-off will be decided by the interim
Qualification ranking (highest ranking athlete to shoot first). In case of a tie withperfect scores or a tie with the same scores that cannot be broken by the countback rule, the shooting order in the shoot-off shall be determined by drawinglots.
d) In case of more than one shoot-off, the lower position shoot-off(s) must be
shot first;e) If the shoot-off result of the athletes qualifying for the Final is the same,
those athletes must continue to shoot-off until the tie is broken, in order toestablish their ranking;f) Any remaining athletes with the same shoot-off result who do not gain aplace in the Final (places 7 and below) must have their rankings determinedaccording to the Countback rule;g) Whenever possible, shoot-offs to break ties before a Final should take place
on a range other than the range that will be used for the Final;h) Shoot-offs before Finals must be conducted on standard targets, except
when flash targets of the same type as those used in the Qualification rounds
may be used.
i) Shoot-offs before Finals, whenever possible, should start within a maximumof thirty (30) minutes after regular shooting is completed.
9.15.2.2

Preparation Time Limits in Shoot-offs Before Finalsa) After the Referee gives the command “START,” or after the preceding
athlete has fired at a regular target, an athlete must take position, load his gun
and call for the target, or double, within twelve (12) seconds of occupying thestation in Trap or within fifteen (15) seconds for Skeet.
b) Preparation time limits must be monitored by an electronic timing device
that must be managed by a Referee selected from among the appointed
Referees. In case of non-compliance with this time limit penalties will beapplied.

9.15.2.3

Trap Shoot-off Procedures before Finala) Before the Shoot-Off starts a left and a right target will be thrown from eachof the five (5) stations. All tied athletes must then line up behind Station 1 in
the order decided by their interim Qualification ranking (highest ranking athlete
to shoot first). Starting on Station 1 they must shoot at regular targets (left or
right) until the tie(s) are broken according to the following sequence: Station
1 left target, Station 2 right target, Station 3 left target, Station 4 right target,
Station 5 left target, then Station 1 again this time shooting at a right target andso on;b) The first athlete must on command move onto the station, load and call forthe target as shown in a) above;c) Only one (1) shot is permitted at each target; the gun must be loaded withone (1) cartridge only; the second barrel must not be loaded with any empty,
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Warning (Yellow Card). For any second or subsequent violation the target will
be declared “LOST;”d) After shooting, the athlete must move to the rear of the athlete(s) who have
yet to shoot;e) Each athlete in the tie must in turn do likewise;f) If after all athlete(s) have shot on Station 1 and a tie remains, all athletes inthe tie must move to Station 2 and repeat the procedure;g) This system of shooting station by station must continue as long as a tie
remains.
h) If an athlete inadvertently shoots out of turn, the result of the shot must
be recorded and the athlete given an official Warning (Yellow Card). Any
repetition must result in the target shot at being declared “LOST.”9.15.2.4

Skeet Shoot-Off Procedures Before Finala) Before the shoot-off starts, the first athlete must stand immediately behind
Station 4 and be permitted to see one (1) regular double;b) All tied athletes will then shoot in turn on Station 4 in the order decided bytheir interim Qualification ranking (highest ranking athlete to shoot first);c) After the Referee declares “START,” the first athlete must move on to thestation, load and shoot at a regular double (high/low). He must then leave thestation and go to the rear of the athletes who have yet to shoot;d) All athletes in the tie must in turn do likewise;e) The athlete(s) who miss the highest number of targets after each double will
be eliminated;f) All those who are still tied must remain and the first athlete must then moveon to the station, load and shoot at a reverse double (low/high). He must thenleave the station and go to the rear of the athletes who have yet to shoot;g) All athletes still in the tie must in turn do likewise;h) If any ties remain unbroken, this procedure of shooting at a regular double
and a reverse double must continue until all results are determined.
i) If an athlete inadvertently shoots out of turn, the result of the shots must
be recorded and the athlete given an official Warning (Yellow Card). Any
repetition must result in the targets shot at being declared “LOST.”9.15.2.5

Double Trap Shoot-Off Proceduresa) Shoot-offs will be conducted on scheme “C” (machines 7 & 9).
b) All tied shooters will in turn, one behind the other, starting on Station 1,
shoot at a regular double in the order that will be decided by the Jury bydrawing of lots;c) At Station 1 only, the shooters must be permitted to see one (1) regular
Double, before the first shooter starts;d) After the Referee declares “START” the first shooter must load and shootat the Double. He must then leave the Station and go to stand a minimum of
1 metre immediately behind the next Station. The remainder of the shooters
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Station are the winners of the shoot-off and qualify for the Final;h) This process will continue until all ties are broken;
9.15.2.6

Shoot-offs In Finals
Shoot-offs in Finals must be conducted in accordance with Rules 6.19.4.3.b)for Skeet and 6.19.4.3.a) for Trap.

9.15.3Competitions Without Finals

9.15.3.1

Individual Ties
Ties in competitions where there are no Finals will be decided as follows;

9.15.3.2

Ties with Perfect Scores
These will not be broken, but will share first place with the names listed inorder according to the Latin alphabet (family names). The next rankings must
be appropriately numbered.

9.15.3.3

Ties for the First Three (3) Places
These must be decided by a shoot-off in accordance with Rule 9.15.2.
a) Starting positions will be decided by the interim Qualification ranking (lowest
ranking athlete to shoot first);b) When several athletes are tied for more than one (1) ranking place, e.g. twotied for first place (places 1 and 2) and two athletes tied for third place (places
3 and 4), they will all shoot-off on the same range to determine the individual
ranking; andc) The tie for the lowest ranking position will be shot first, followed by the next
higher-ranking positions until all ties are broken. All tied athletes will be ranked
according to the score from the shoot-off series.

9.15.3.4

Ties for 4th Place and Below
Individual tied scores ranking in 4th place and below, not decided by a shootoff, must be ranked according to the Countback rule.

9.16

RULE VIOLATIONSThe Jury, the Chief Referee and the Referee will decide on rule violations
based on three (3) classes of infringements or violations of the Rules:a) “OPEN” – unconcealed;b) “TECHNICAL” – rule infringements of a technical nature;c) “CONCEALED” – deliberate or very serious breaches of the rules or ofsafety.

9.16.1	The Jury is responsible for examining and deciding the degree of penalties
to be imposed for all reported violations, that are not automatically imposed
according to these rules.

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9.16.1.1	When rule violation cards are shown, they must be accompanied by thecommand “Warning” (Yellow Card), “Deduction” (Green Card) or“Disqualification” (Red Card) as appropriate, in a manner that leaves no
doubts in the offender’s mind as to the meaning of the action taken. It is notnecessary to show a warning card prior to the issuance of any deduction ordisqualification card.
9.16.2

Warning (Yellow Card)

9.16.2.1

Open Violations
In the case of initial open violations of the rules, such as:a) Dress Code violation;b) Unnecessary interruption of the shooting;c) Receiving illegal coaching during the competition;d) Unauthorized intrusion into the competition area;e) Unsportsmanlike conduct;f) Deliberate attempt to evade the spirit of the rules;g) Inadvertently shooting out of turn.
h) Dry firing in unauthorized areas.
i) Any other incident that requires a warning to be issued.

9.16.2.2	A Warning (Yellow Card) by a Jury Member, Chief Referee or Referee,will first be given so that the athlete, Coach or Team Official may have theopportunity to correct the fault.
9.16.2.3	If an athlete does not correct the indicated fault within the stipulated time,
penalties will be imposed.
9.16.2.4	In repeated infringements by a Coach, or other Team Official, the Jury will
require the offender to leave the vicinity of the shooting range for the remainderof the round and the athlete may be penalized.
9.16.3

Technical Violations
In the case of initial technical violations during a competition round suchas:a) Foot fault;b) Exceeding the time limit allowed to call for the shot;c) In Skeet, the athlete’s READY position is not according to the rules;d) In Skeet, on station 4 the athlete opens the gun between the two (2) single
shots (this does not apply on station 8);e) Following or pointing with the gun at a slow or fast pull target without
shooting;f) A Warning (Yellow Card) will be shown to any offending athlete by aReferee. This must be indicated on the relevant scorecard before it is sent to
the RTS office with the use of the below abbreviations while at the same time
the Referee must submit also a completed Incident Report form.
FF = Foot Fault

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SKRP = Skeet Ready Position
OG = Opening the gun between 2 singles
FPG = Following or Pointing the Gun at a slow or fast targetg) For each second or subsequent technical violation, of the same kind inany stage of the Competition (Qualification or Final) of any of the technicalviolations listed above, the athlete must be penalized by the deduction of one(1) point (Green Card) by the Referee (See also: Trap Rule 9.8.4.6; Skeet Rule9.10.5.6). This must be indicated on the scorecard by the Referee before thecard is sent to the RTS Office. Also, a completed Incident Report form must be
submitted to the RTS office.
Referee Procedure: The Referee must command “STOP,” (before the athleteshoots) inform the athlete of the penalty and display the Green Card, adjust thescoreboard and instruct the next athlete to continue.
h) The Jury in charge of RTS is responsible in providing, during all stagesof the competition (Qualification and Final) the necessary information to theReferees for any recorded initial cases of Yellow Cards (first time violation),in order that they will be able to impose, if necessary, any deductions (GreenCard) for any second or subsequent technical violations as stated above.
9.16.3.1	A Warning (Yellow Card) must also be given if an athlete uses ammunition thatis not in accordance with Rule 9.4.3.1.b) to h) (see also Rule 9.4.3.2.e)).
9.16.4

Deduction (Green Card) for Other Offences

9.16.4.1	Deduction of one (1) point for other offences imposed by at least two (2) Jury
Members must be applied to the result of the last round, or the round before
the last etc. (last ‘HIT’ target) of a penalized athlete, in the following cases:a) Impeding another athlete in an unsportsmanlike manner;b) Failure to be present or provide a suitable substitute when required to act as
Assistant Referee;c) If when asked to give an explanation for an incident, an athlete consciously
and knowingly gives false information (in serious cases this might be the causeof disqualification - see Rule 9.16.5.4.h));d) Interfering with range equipment after an initial violation.
e) Each second or subsequent occurrence, in case an athlete uses
ammunition that is not in accordance with Rule 9.4.3.1.b) to h), unlessotherwise stated in the Rules, as in Rule 9.4.1. where the deduction for the useof coloured wads is five (5) points.
9.16.4.2

Leaving the Range without Permission
Deduction of all remaining points in the round must be given by decision of
the majority of the Jury in cases when an athlete leaves the range withoutcompleting the round and without the permission of the Referee.

9.16.5Disqualification (Red Card)

9.16.5.1	Disqualification (Red Card) is required in accordance with Rules 9.4.1.1.c) and9.4.3.2.d) for violations involving shotguns, Skeet marker tapes or ammunition.
9.16.5.2	Disqualification according to Rule 9.16.5.4 (below) may only be given
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“Disqualification.”
9.16.5.3	If an athlete is disqualified during any phase of an event (Qualification or
Final), the results for that athlete for all phases of that event must be deleted
and the athlete must be listed at the end of the results list as a (DSQ) with an
explanation in the legend regarding why the athlete was disqualified.
9.16.5.4	Disqualification (Red Card) of an athlete, or the banning of a Team Official or
Coach from the shooting ranges may be given for:a) Serious breaches of safety and violations of the safety rules;b) Handling a shotgun in a dangerous manner (repeated accidental discharges
may be a cause for consideration);c) Handling of a loaded shotgun after a “STOP” command has been given;d) Repetition of incidents that have already been the subject of a warning(Yellow Card) or deduction (Green Card);e) Deliberate abuse of any team, range or technical official;f) Continued refusal by an athlete to act as an Assistant Referee;g) Deliberate failure to shoot a previously missed round;h) Consciously and knowingly giving false information in a deliberate attempt
to conceal the facts in serious cases; ori) Cases where violations are deliberately concealed.
9.17

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

9.17.1

Disagreement with a Referee Decision during a Round9.17.1.1

Action by Athletea) If an athlete disagrees with a Referee’s decision regarding a particulartarget he must act immediately before the next athlete fires, raising an arm
and saying “PROTEST;”b) The Referee must then temporarily interrupt the shooting and after hearing
the opinions of the Assistant Referees, make his decision. No protest will be
accepted after the next athlete fires.

9.17.1.2

Action by Team Officiala) If a team official is not satisfied with the final decision of the Referee, except
for “HIT,” “LOST,” “NO TARGET” or “IRREGULAR” targets, he must notdelay the shooting, but must attract the attention of the Referee who will makea notation on the scorecard that the athlete is continuing under protest; andb) The protest must be resolved by the Jury.

9.17.2

Verbal Protests
Any athlete or team official has the right to protest regarding a condition of thecompetition, or a decision or action by a competition official immediately andverbally to a Jury Member, the Chief Range Officer, the Chief Referee or a
Referee.

9.17.2.1

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official, spectators, the media or other persons or causes.
Note: Only the athlete concerned may question a decision by the Referee on a
“HIT,” “LOST,” “NO TARGET” or “IRREGULAR” target by taking action as in
Rule 9.17.1.1.a).
9.17.2.2	Competition officials who receive verbal protests must consider them
immediately, take immediate action to correct the situation or refer the matterto the Jury for a decision. Shooting may be temporarily stopped if absolutely
necessary.
9.17.3

Written Protestsa) Any athlete or team official who does not agree with the action or decision
taken on a verbal protest may submit a formal protest in writing to the Jury;b). A written protest (Protest Form P) may be submitted without first making averbal protest.

9.17.3.1

Protest Time Limit
Any written protest (Protest Form P) must be submitted to a member of
the Jury within twenty (20) minutes after the end of the round in which
the alleged incident occurred. The protest must be accompanied by a 50,00
EUR fee. If the protest is denied, the fee must be given to the Organizing
Committee; if the protest is upheld the fee must be returned.

9.17.4

Appeals
In the event of a disagreement with a Jury decision the matter may besubmitted to the Jury of Appeal, except those decisions by a Finals Protest
Jury may not be appealed (see Rule 6.16.6).

9.17.4.1

Appeal Time Limit
Such appeals must be submitted in writing not later than twenty (20) minutes
after the Jury decision has been officially announced. The appeal must be
accompanied by a 100,00 EUR fee. If the appeal is denied, the fee must be
given to the Organizing Committee; if the appeal is upheld the fee must be
returned. Including the initial protest fee of €50 EUR.

9.17.4.2

Jury of Appeal Decision
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TEAM EVENTS

9.18.1

GENERAL FOR TEAM TRAP and SKEET EVENTS (See also rule 6.11.10)a) Teams must consist of three athletes from the same nation, of the samegender and category. All team members should wear the same competition
clothing with national colours and identification as per applicable Rules.
b) In each Championship, nations may enter a maximum of one (1) Team ineach Team event, as per General Regulations.
c) Team members may be changed for other athletes already registered in theChampionship by latest 12:00 the day before the Qualifying Competition.
d) The Team event result sheet is taken from the scores achieved by each of
the three athletes in the Individual Competition.

9.19

DRAWINGS AND TABLES

9.19.1

Trap Horizontal Angles

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Trap Setting Tables (I - IX)

Table IGroup

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

25 R
5L
35 L

2.00 m3.00 m1.50 m

2

4
5
6

45 R
10 R
35 L

2.50 m1.80 m3.00 m

3

7
8
9

35 R
5L
45 L

3.00 m1.50 m1.60 m

4

10
11
12

40 R
0
25 L

1.50 m3.00 m2.60 m

5

13
14
15

20 R
5R
35 L

2.40 m1.90 m3.00 mGroup

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

25 R
5L
35 L

3.00 m1.80 m2.00 m

2

4
5
6

40 R
0
45 L

2.00 m3.00 m1.60 m

3

7
8
9

45 R
0
40 L

1.50 m2.80 m2.00 m

4

10
11
12

15 R
5R
35 L

1.50 m2.00 m1.80 m

5

13
14
15

35 R
5L
40 L

1.80 m1.50 m3.00 mDistance

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Group

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

30 R
0
35 L

2.50 m2.80 m3.00 m

2

4
5
6

45 R
5L
40 L

1.50 m2.50 m1.70 m

3

7
8
9

30 R
5R
45 L

2.80 m3.00 m1.50 m

4

10
11
12

45 R
0
40 L

2.30 m3.00 m1.60 m

5

13
14
15

30 R
0
35 L

2.00 m1.50 m2.20 mGroup

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

40 R
10 R
30 L

3.00 m1.50 m2.20 m

2

4
5
6

30 R
10 L
35 L

1.60 m3.00 m2.00 m

3

7
8
9

45 R
0
20 L

2.00 m3.00 m1.50 m

4

10
11
12

30 R
5L
45 L

1.50 m2.00 m2.80 m

5

13
14
15

35 R
0
30 L

2.50 m1.60 m3.00 mDistance

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Group

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

45 R
0
15 L

1.60 m3.00 m2.00 m

2

4
5
6

40 R
10 L
45 L

2.80 m1.50 m2.00 m

3

7
8
9

35 R
5L
40 L

3.00 m1.80 m1.50 m

4

10
11
12

25 R
0
30 L

1.80 m1.60 m3.00 m

5

13
14
15

30 R
10 R
15 L

2.00 m2.40 m1.80 mGroup

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

40 R
0
35 L

2.00 m3.00 m1.50 m

2

4
5
6

35 R
10 R
35 L

2.50 m1.50 m2.00 m

3

7
8
9

35 R
5L
40 L

2.00 m1.50 m3.00 m

4

10
11
12

45 R
10 L
25 L

1.50 m3.00 m2.60 m

5

13
14
15

25 R
5R
45 L

2.40 m1.50 m2.00 mDistance

NOTE

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Group

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

35 R
5L
20 L

2.20 m3.00 m3.00 m

2

4
5
6

40 R
0
45 L

2.00 m3.00 m2.80 m

3

7
8
9

40 R
0
40 L

3.00 m2.00 m2.20 m

4

10
11
12

45 R
5R
35 L

1.50 m2.00 m1.80 m

5

13
14
15

20 R
5L
45 L

1.80 m1.50 m2.00 mGroup

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

25 R
5R
20 L

3.00 m1.50 m2.00 m

2

4
5
6

40 R
0
45 L

1.50 m3.00 m2.80 m

3

7
8
9

35 R
5L
45 L

3.00 m2.50 m2.00 m

4

10
11
12

45 R
0
30 L

1.80 m1.50 m3.00 m

5

13
14
15

30 R
10 R
15 L

2.00 m3.00 m2.20 mDistance

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Group

Trap
NumberTarget Direction(degrees)

Height at 10 m overlevel ground

1

1
2
3

40 R
0
20 L

3.00 m1.80 m3.00 m

2

4
5
6

15 R
10 L
35 L

3.00 m1.50 m2.00 m

3

7
8
9

45 R
0
30 L

1.60 m2.80 m3.00 m

4

10
11
12

30 R
5L
15 L

2.00 m2.00 m3.00 m

5

13
14
15

35 R
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45 L

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INDEX

Absent Athlete

9.11.2.6

Absent Athlete – Exceptional Circumstances

9.11.2.8

Aiming – When Permitted

9.2.3

Ammunition – Cartridge Inspection

9.4.3.2

Ammunition – Cartridge Specifications

9.4.3.1

Ammunition – Malfunctions / Misfires

9.12.3.3

Ammunition – Not in Accordance with the Rules

9.4.3.2 dAppeal Time Limit

9.17.4.1

Appeals

9.17.4

Application of Rules for all Shotgun Events

9.1.1

Assistant Referee – Advising the Referee

9.5.6.3

Assistant Referees – Duties

9.5.6.2

Athlete – Replacement

9.11.1.1

Athlete’s Clothing

9.13.1

Athlete’s Equipment on Field of Play9.4.1.2

Auxiliary Athletes – Fillers

9.11.2.2

Barrel Selection

9.12.3Barrels

9.4.2.7

Bib (Start) Numbers

9.13.2Blinders and Side Blinders

9.13.4

Broken Target

9.7.3

Buttstock Depth

9.4.2.10

Carrying Guns – Safety

9.2.2

Cartridge Inspection

9.4.3.2

Changing Guns

9.4.2.5

Chief Referee – Duties

9.5.4.2

Chief Range Officer – Duties

9.5.3.3

Chief Range Officer – Responsibilities

9.5.3.2

Commands

9.2.6

Compensators

9.4.2.6

Competition Clothing (Rule 6.7) and Equipment

9.13

Competition Clothing – Open Toe or open heeled Shoes

9.13.1 b

Competition Officials

9.5Count Back Rule before the Finals

9.15.1.1 d

Deduction (Green Card)

9.16.4

Deduction of one Point

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9.12.4.1

Disagreement with Referee’s Decision

9.17.1Disqualification (Red Card)

9.16.5

Double Trap – “Lost” Targets

9.9.7.6

Double Trap – “No Target” – Double

9.9.7.3

Double Trap – “No Target” – Referee’s Decision

9.9.7.3 a

Double Trap – “No Target” even if Athlete has fired

9.9.7.4

Double Trap – “No Target” if Athlete has not fired

9.9.7.5

Double Trap – Competition Rules

9.9

Double Trap – Conduct of a Round

9.9.1

Double Trap – Horizontal Angles

9.19.2

Double Trap – Interruption – View of Targets

9.9.4

Double Trap – Involuntary Discharge

9.9.7.8

Double Trap – Irregular Trajectory

9.9.7.1

Double Trap – Jury Check

9.9.6

Double Trap - Malfunction

9.9.7.7

Double Trap – Method

9.9.2

Double Trap – Preparation Time Limit, additional Time to leave Station 5

9.9.3

Double Trap – Range (Separate Range) Drawing (Rule 6.4.19.4)

9.1.5

Double Trap – Refused Double

9.9.7.2

Double Trap – Refused Target – Procedure by the Athlete

9.9.7.2 c

Double Trap – Shooting into the Ground9.9.7.9

Double Trap – Simultaneous Discharge

9.9.8.1 j / 9.12.1

Double Trap – Target Distances, Angles and Elevations

9.9.5

Double Trap – Trap Setting Table

9.9.5

Double Trap – Trial Targets

9.9.6.1

Drawings and Tables

9.19

Drawings, Figures and Tables (Rule 6.4.18.4)

9.1.5

Dry Firing Area

9.2.3 aEar Protection

9.2.7

Electronic Scoreboards

9.14.2.2

Electronic Scoreboards – Visible Scoreboards Errors

9.14.2.4

Equipment and Ammunition

9.4

Equipment on Field of Play9.4.1.2

Equipment Control

9.4.1.1

Equipment Control – Skeet Marker Tape

9.10.4.2

Equipment Restrictions

9.4.1

Events

9.6.1

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9.2.7

Figures and Tables

9.1.5

High Visibility Jackets – Safety

9.2.1

Hit Target

9.7.4

Individual Results

9.14.4.1

Individual Ties in Competitions without Finals

9.15.3.1

Interfere with Range Equipment

9.3.cInterruptions – Double Trap

9.9.4

Interruptions to Programme

9.11.1.2

Interruptions – Trap

9.8.4

Irregular Target

9.7.2

Jury – Duties before the Competition

9.5.2.1

Jury – Duties during the Competition

9.5.2.2

Jury – Majority Decision

9.16.5.2

Jury’s Responsibility and Actions

9.16.1

Knowledge of the Rules

9.1.2

Left-handed Athlete – Right-handed Athlete

9.1.3

Lost Target(s)9.7.5Magazines

9.4.2.4

Make-up Round of Absent Athlete

9.12.4.3

Make-up Round – Double Trap

9.12.5.2

Make-up Round – Procedures

9.12.5Make-up Round – Score Certification

9.12.5.4

Make-up Round – Trap

9.12.5.1

Make-up Round – Skeet

9.12.5.3

Malfunctions

9.12

Malfunctions – Actions after a Malfunction is declared

9.12.4

Malfunctions – Number of Malfunctions permitted

9.12.1.1

Malfunctions – Procedure in Event of a Malfunction

9.12.3

Malfunctions – Procedure to be followed by the Athlete

9.12.5

Malfunctions – Definition

9.12.1

Manual Scoreboards

9.14.3

Match Administration

9.11

Men’s Events/Women’s Events

9.1.4

Misfire – Ammunition Malfunction

9.12.3.3

Mixed Team Trap

9.19

National IOC Identity

9.13.3

No Target

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9.16.2.1

Optical Sights

9.4.2.9

Ported Barrels

9.4.2.7

Pre-Event Training

9.6.2.1

Programme Interruptions

9.11.1.2

Protest – Action by Athlete

9.17.1.1

Protest – Action to be taken by a Team Official

9.17.1.2

Protest – To the Referee

9.17.1.1

Protest Time Limit

9.17.3.1

Protests and Appeals

9.17

Protests and Appeals except Decisions by a Finals Protest Jury

9.17.4

Protests and Appeals Time Limit

9.17.4.1

Range and Target Standards

9.3

Rankings

9.14.4

Referees

9.5.5

Referees – Duties and Functions

9.5.5.2

Regular Target

9.7.1

Release Triggers

9.4.2.2

Replacement of an Athlete

9.11.1.1

Results and Rankings

9.14.4

Results, Timing and Scoring Procedures

9.14

RTS (Results, Timing and Scoring) Office

9.14.1

Right-handed Athlete – Left-handed Athlete

9.1.3

Rule Violations

9.16

Safety9.2

Safety – STOP Command

9.2.5

Score Certification

9.14.3.1

Scoreboards

9.14.2.1

Scoreboards – Visible Scoreboard Errors

9.14.2.4

Scorecards – Maintained by the Assistant Referees

9.14.2.4 c

Scoring Procedure

9.14.2

Shoot-offs

9.15.2

Shoot-offs – General

9.15.2.1

Shoot-offs – Procedures

9.15.2

Shoot-offs – Skeet

9.15.2.4

Shoot-offs – Trap

9.15.2.3

Shoot-offs – Athletes Preparation Time9.15.2.2

Shoot-offs before Finals

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9.2.4

Shooting Order

9.11.2.5

Shooting Schedules

9.11.1

Shotguns

9.4.2

Shotguns – Changing

9.4.2.5

Shotguns – Compensators and Barrel Attachments

9.4.2.6

Shotguns – Magazines

9.4.2.4

Shotguns – Optical Sights

9.4.2.9

Shotguns – Ported Barrels

9.4.2.7

Shotguns – Release Trigger

9.4.2.2

Shotguns – Slings

9.4.2.3

Shotguns – Types permitted

9.4.2.1

Shotguns, Equipment and Ammunition

9.4

Side Blinders

9.13.4Skeet – “Lost” Targets

9.10.5.6

Skeet – “Lost” Targets applying to Doubles

9.10.5.7

Skeet – “No Target” – Referee’s Decision

9.10.5.3

Skeet – “No Target” applying to Doubles

9.10.5.5

Skeet – “No Target” even if Athlete has fired

9.10.5.3

Skeet – “No Target” if Athlete has not fired

9.10.5.4

Skeet – Cartridge Loading Sequence

9.10.2.4

Skeet – Competition Rules

9.10

Skeet – Conduct of a Round9.10.1

Skeet - Interruption

9.10.2.5 c

Skeet – Irregular Trajectory

9.10.3.1

Skeet – Marker Tape

9.10.4.1

Skeet – Marker Tape Check

9.10.4.3

Skeet – Method

9.10.1.1

Skeet – Preparation Time Limit

9.10.2.1

Skeet – Procedures for Station 89.10.2.3

Skeet – Ready Position

9.10.4Skeet – Refused Target

9.10.5.1

Skeet – Refused Target – Procedure by the Athlete

9.10.5.1 d

Skeet – Shooting out of turn9.10.5.8

Skeet – Sighting / Aiming on the Ranges

9.10.2.6

Skeet – START

9.10.1 / 9.10.2

Skeet – Target Distances and Elevations – Jury Check

9.10.3

Skeet – Target Setting Distances, Angles and Elevations

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9.10.2.2

Skeet – Trial Targets

9.10.2.5

Skeet Ranges – Layout Drawing (Rule 6.4.20.3)

9.1.5

Skeet Ranges – View Drawing (Rule 6.4.20.4)

9.1.5

Slings

9.4.2.3

Squad Adjustments

9.11.2.4

Squadding

9.11.2

Squadding – Composition

9.11.2.1

Squadding Draw

9.11.2.3

Squads – Shooting Order

9.11.2.5

Stop Command

9.2.5

Target Setting – Skeet Distances, Angles and Elevations

9.10.3

Targets – Regular / Irregular / Broken / Hit / Lost / Target

9.7

Team Results

9.14.5

Team Ties

9.14.5.1

Technical Violations

9.16.3

Test Firing – After a Gun Repair

9.2.4 eTest Firing – Shooting and Test Firing

9.2.4

Testing of cartridges sold at Championships

9.4.3.2 cThree or more Tied Athletes for more than one Ranking Place

9.15.3.3

Ties (without Finals) – 4th Place and below

9.15.3.4

Ties (without Finals) – For the first three Places

9.15.3.3

Ties (without Finals) – Ties with Perfect Scores9.15.3.2

Ties and Shoot-offs

9.15

Ties before the Finals

9.15.1.1

Ties in Competitions with Finals

9.15.1

Ties in Competitions without Finals

9.15.3Training

9.6.2

Training – Pre-Event (Official)9.6.2.1

Training – Unofficial

9.6.2.2

Trap – “Lost” Targets

9.8.4.6

Trap – “No Target”

9.8.4.3

Trap – “No Target” – Responsibility of the Referee

9.8.4.3 a

Trap – “No Target” even if Athlete has fired

9.8.4.4

Trap – “No Target” if Athlete has not fired

9.8.4.5

Trap – Competition Rules

9.8

Trap – Conduct of a Round

9.8.1

Trap – Drawings and Tables

9.19

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9.19.1

Trap – Interruption – View of Targets

9.9.4

Trap – Irregular Trajectory

9.9.7.1

Trap – Jury Checks

9.9.6

Trap – Method

9.9.2

Trap – Mixed Team Event

6.20

Trap – Preferred Special Settings for the Trap Event

9.8.5.2

Trap – Preferred Special Settings not used

9.8.5.2

Trap – Preparation Time Limit, additional Time to leave Station 5

9.9.3

Trap – Refused Target

9.8.4.2

Trap – Refused Target – Procedure by the Athlete

9.8.4.2

Trap – Setting Table

9.9.5

Trap – Target Distances, Angles and Elevations

9.8.5

Trap – Target Limits

9.8.2.3

Trap – Trap Setting Procedure

9.8.2.4

Trap – Trial Targets

9.9.6.1

Trap – Using only one Range Setting

9.8.5.2 d

Trap and Double Trap Pit (Rule 6.4.18.5)

9.1.5

Trap Horizontal Angels

9.19.1

Trap Ranges (Rule 6.4.18.4)

9.1.5

Trap Setting Tables (I - IX)

9.19.3

Types of Shotguns

9.4.2.1

Uncompleted Round – Deduction of remaining Points

9.16.4.2

Unofficial Training – No Advantage

9.6.2.2

Verbal Protests

9.17.2Visible Scoreboard Errors

9.14.2.4

Warning (Yellow Card)

9.16.3 f

Warning issued by the Referee

9.5.5.5

Women’s Events/Men’s Events

9.1.4

Written Protests

9.17.3

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10.1

GENERAL

10.2

SAFETY

10.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS

10.4

STANDARDS FOR 50m AND 10m RIFLES

10.5

CLOTHING REGULATIONS

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10.6

COMPETITION OFFICIALS

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10.7

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

10.8

MEDAL MATCH RULES

10.9

INFRINGEMENTS AND DISCIPLINARY RULES

10.10

MALFUNCTIONS

10.11

FAILURE OF 10m EST SYSTEMS

10.12

TIE-BREAKING

10.13

TARGET MIXED TEAM

10.14

RUNNING TARGET SPECIFICATION TABLE

10.15

DRAWINGS

10.16

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Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.
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GENERAL10.1.1	These Rules are part of the ISSF Technical Rules and apply to all 10m and
50m Running Target events.
10.1.2	All athletes, team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF Rules
and ensure that these Rules are enforced. It is the responsibility of eachathlete to comply with the Rules.
10.1.3	When a Rule refers to right-handed athletes, the reverse of that Rule refers toleft-handed athletes.
10.1.4	Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men’s or women’s event, it must apply
uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.
10.2

SAFETYSAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE
ISSF Safety Rules are found in Rule 6.2.

10.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS
Target and target standards are found in Rule 6.3. Requirements for ranges
and other facilities are found in Rule 6.4.

10.4

STANDARDS FOR 50m AND 10m RIFLES
See RUNNING TARGET RIFLE SPECIFICATION TABLE (10.14)
Any rifle that meets the following standards may be used:

10.4.1

The weight of the rifle and sight together must not exceed 5.5kg.

10.4.2	An adjustable butt-plate is permitted. The curvature of the butt plate (positiveor negative) must not exceed a depth or height of 20mm. The butt plate lengthmust not exceed 150mm. Measurement of the depth or height of the buttplate will be made at right-angles to the center-line of the bore of the rifle (seeTable). The lowest point of the butt-plate, in its lowest position must not belower than 200mm below the center-line of the bore of the rifle (see Table).
10.4.3Sights
The height of the center line of the telescope above the center line of the bore
must not be more than 75mm.

10.4.3.1

50m Rifles. Any types of sights are permitted.

10.4.3.2	
10m Rifles. Any type of sights are permitted except that optical sights must
be non-variable with a maximum of four power (4X) magnification (tolerance= +0.4 x). Examination of magnification power will be done with mechanical or
optical devices.
10.4.3.3	Except when a sight is damaged, through mechanical or optical failure, it may
not be exchanged between slow and fast runs, before the medal matches, or
between the two series of a mixed competition. Sight adjustments during theevent are permitted, provided they do not delay the shooting.
10.4.3.4	Barrel Weights. Only barrel weights within a radius of 60mm from the centerof the barrel are permitted.
10.4.3.5	
One Rifle Per Event. The same rifle, including the sight, weights and trigger
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system, must be used for slow and fast runs in any event.
10.4.3.6

Specific Standards for 50m Riflesa) The trigger pull weight must be not less than 500 grams;b) The weight of the trigger pull must be measured with the barrel held
vertically;c) The length of the system measured from the rear of the closed bolt in the
discharged position to the foremost end of the system, including any extension(whether part of the barrel or not), must not exceed 1000mm; andd) Only caliber 5.6mm (.22”) Long Rifle ammunition is permitted.

10.4.4

Specific Standards for 10m Riflesa) The trigger pull weight is unlimited;b) A set trigger must not be used;c) The length of the system measured from the rear of the mechanism to theforward end of the system, including any extension (whether part of the barrel
or not), must not exceed 1000mm; andd) Pellets of any shape, made of lead or other soft material, with a caliber of
4.5mm (.177”) are permitted.

10.4.5Pre- and Post-Competition Equipment Checks

10.4.5.1	Athletes are responsible for ensuring that all items of equipment used by themcomply with these Rules. The Equipment Control Section must be open to
inspect athletes’ equipment from the Official Training Day until the last day ofRunning Target competition. Athletes are encouraged, if they wish, to bring
their equipment for an Equipment Control check before the competitions to be
sure they comply with these Rules.
10.4.5.2	Random post-competition checks will be made of all equipment items toensure compliance (6.7.9).
10.5

CLOTHING REGULATIONS

10.5.1Marker Tape

10.5.1.1	The ISSF Official Marker Tape must be worn to allow the Range Officer or Jury
Member to see the position of the rifle stock.
a) The Marker Tape must be as available from the ISSF;b) The Marker Tape must be 250mm long, 30mm wide and of yellow colourwith a black border and bearing the ISSF logo; andc) It must be permanently affixed on the right side of the outer garment.

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upward angled position with no upward lift of the shoulders;c) The Marker Tape must be permanently affixed, horizontally, below the tip ofthe elbow (see drawing); andd) The Marker Tape may be checked by Equipment Control prior to thecompetition and marked with a seal or stamp (see drawing).

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COMPETITION OFFICIALS

10.6.1

Duties and Functions of the Chief Range Officer
A Chief Range Officer must be appointed for each event on a specific range.
The Chief Range Officer is:a) In charge of all Range Officers and range personnel and is responsible forthe correct conduct of the shooting event and, where centralized control is
exercised, responsible for giving all range commands;b) Responsible for ensuring the co-operation of all range personnel with theJury;c) Responsible for resolving any irregularities which other Range Officers
cannot resolve;d) Responsible for the rapid correction of any equipment failures and formaking available the necessary experts and material to operate the range. A
repair service expert must be at the Chief Range Officer’s immediate disposal
at all times. For cases that exceed the capabilities of the repair service,additional provisions must be made;e) Responsible for the efficient and rapid scoring of all targets in co-operation
with the Chief RTS (Results, Timing and Scoring) Officer; andf) If necessary, the Chief Range Officer participates in the drawing of lots forthe assignment of firing points.

10.6.2

Duties and Functions of the Assistant Chief Range Officer
If the competition is being shot on several ranges, an Assistant Chief Range
Officer should be appointed. He also substitutes for the Chief Range Officer
during his absence.

10.6.3

Duties and Functions of the Range Officer
Range Officers are responsible to the Chief Range Officer for the orderly
operation of a particular range. They work closely with the Jury. The Range
Officer:a) Calls the athletes and announces the preliminary result of the series;b) Checks the names and bib numbers of athletes to ensure that theycorrespond with the start list, Range Register and small scoreboards. If
possible this must be completed before the start of the Preparation Time;c) Gives the necessary competition commands;d) Continually watches the READY and shooting positions;e) Is responsible for the coordinated work of the Register Keeper (when using
paper targets) and other range officials;f) Supervises the correct operation of the targets;g) Receives protests and passes them on to a Jury Member; andh) Records all disturbances, disciplinary actions, malfunctions, additionalsighting shots, repeats, etc. on the Register Keeper’s score card.

10.6.4

Duties and Functions of the Register Keeper – Paper Targetsa) Examines the entries on the range assignment list and score cards toensure that the names of the athletes, bib numbers, range numbers and

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when it is in use; andc) Make entries on score cards in such a way that the RTS Office can identify
right and left runs.
10.6.5

Duties and Functions of the Line Officera) The Line Officer must be located so he can observe the readiness of theathlete and is able to hear the athlete’s “READY” command;b) He must be able to observe the score keeping system after each shot,
see the result of scoring, and at the same time observe the signal to start thetarget;c) He operates the starting button, the stop button, and the switch to change
from slow to fast runs; andd) If no electronic programme switch is provided for the mixed runs event, thenecessary switching must be executed under a plan approved by the Jury.

10.6.6

Duties and Functions of the Pit Officer – Paper Targets
A Pit Officer and an assistant must be stationed at each side of all ranges
used during the competition. Depending on the system used, target changing
can be done with one pit officer and an assistant if adequate safety baffles areavailable. The pit officer or his assistant is responsible for changing the target
during the standard rhythm time. The pit officer is responsible for:a) Ensuring that the correct targets are attached to the frame in the specified
sequence;b) Correct positioning of the targets or repair centers, correctly applying
patches to cover bullet holes, establishing the rhythm of score indicating, etc.;c) Examining the target after each run and ensuring that every shot is correctly
signalled for both value and location;d) Ensuring that the target is facing in the correct direction before each run;e) Giving bullet holes close to a scoring ring the lower value when indicating
the score;f) Removing targets from the frame at the conclusion of each stage and placethem in a secure container to await transfer to the RTS Office;g) Target couriers must transmit targets and report sheets to the RTS Office atleast after every second athlete finishes firing;h) Covering sighting shots on 50 m targets with black patches;i) Each series begins with four 4 sighting shots. In 50 m disciplines, if theathlete does not shoot the sighting shots, black patches must be stuck on thecorresponding targets outside the rings; andj) Competition shot holes on 50m targets must be covered with transparent
patches. Only the outer part of shot holes which are close to a scoring ringshould be covered to assist the RTS Office in scoring. The last hit on eachtarget must remain uncovered.

10.6.7

Specific Rules For 10m Events
Depending on the system used, target changing can be done with one Pit
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Range Officer and an assistant if adequate safety baffles are available. The Pit
Range Officer or his assistant is responsible for changing the target during thestandard rhythm time.
10.6.8

Technical Officers – Electronic Scoring Targets (EST)Technical Officers may be appointed by the Official Results Provider to operate
and maintain EST systems. They may offer advice to Range Officers and Jury
Members, but must not make any decisions regarding the application of theserules.

10.7

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

10.7.1

Positions10.7.1.1	Until the moment that any part of the target becomes visible in the opening, theathlete must remain in the READY position, holding the rifle with both handsin such a way that the lower tip (toe) of the butt-plate is equal to or below themark on the shooting jacket. The mark must be visible to a Jury Member or
Range Officer while the athlete is in the READY position.
10.7.1.2	The Shooting Position is standing without support. The rifle butt-plate mustbe held against the shoulder (upper right chest) and supported only with both
hands. The left arm (right arm for left-handed athlete) must not rest on the hipor the chest. The athlete must take a position in relation to the bench, table, orwall in such a way that it is clearly visible that they do not give him any support
whatsoever. The use of a sling is not permitted.
10.7.1.3	The Run is the time when the target is visible in the opening. The timing of therun must start when the leading edge of the target appears and stop when theleading edge of the target reaches the opposite wall.
10.7.250m and 10m Events – Programmes

10.7.2.1 	50m and 10m 30 + 30 shots (Men, Women, Men Junior, and Women Junior):a) 4 sighting shots and 30 shots slow runs, each in 5.0 seconds (+0.2
seconds); andb) 4 sighting shots and 30 shots fast runs, each in 2.5 seconds (+0.1 seconds).
10.7.2.2	
50m and 10m 40 shots Mixed Runs (Men, Women, Men Junior, and Women
Junior):a) The event will be fired in two (2) series of four (4) sighting shots (one (1)slow and one (1) fast run from each side) and 20 mixed runs; andb) Each mixed run event must have 10 slow and 10 fast runs from each side,arranged in such a way that the athlete must fire an equal number of runs ofeach speed from each side. The runs must be mixed in such a manner that it
is unlikely the athlete can anticipate whether the next run is slow or fast. There
must not be more than five (5) continuous (combined right and left) runs at thesame speed.
10.7.2.3	All events can be conducted in either one (1) or two (2) days, depending on thenumber of entries in the competition. If an event is conducted in two (2) days,
one (1) complete series must be conducted each day.
10.7.3Competition Rules

10.7.3.1a) Every athlete must shoot the entire competition on the assigned range.

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there are different range conditions such as light conditions;c) If the event is conducted in one (1) day, the order of shooting for the second
stage must remain the same as the order of shooting for the first stage; andd) If the event is conducted over two (2) days the athlete in the lowest ranking
position at the end of the first day shoots first on the second day, and theathlete in the highest-ranking position at the end of the first day shoots last on
the second day.
10.7.3.2	Before the start of the competition, the first athlete must be given theopportunity to dry fire a full series in the event being shot. If the first athlete
does not wish to dry fire a full series, it is still necessary to run a full series.
10.7.3.3	At ISSF Championships, the Organizing Committee must open the day’scompetition by having a test athlete (someone not in the competition) shoota full series commencing at the official start time, so that the first athlete maycomplete the dry firing series under competition conditions.
10.7.3.4	Only the next athlete in succession may dry fire, at a specially marked point on
the firing line (see Rule 6.4.15).
10.7.3.5	The competition series always starts with a run from the right to left. Only one
shot may be fired on each run.
10.7.3.6

Indication of Shotsa) Different methods for indicating the score and location of hits may be used.
The method used must allow the athlete to be certain of the score and locationof the shot;b) Television or similar monitoring devices that indicate scores and hit locations
are permitted for any competition and are compulsory in ISSF Championships;c) The athlete is not required to use the television monitor. If he does not use
it, he must accept the alternative method of indicating scores and hit locations;andd) If an athlete observes a discrepancy between the monitor and the alternative
method of indicating scores and hit locations, he may request the signal to berepeated, but he is not entitled to another shot even if the first signal was inerror. If a repeat signal is requested, this must be before shooting again.

10.7.3.7

Preparation Time
After the athlete is called to the shooting station, he must be given a
preparation time of two (2) minutes before the first “READY” is to be given.

10.7.4	Firing Proceduresa) When the athlete has finished his preparation on the range, he must call
“READY” before each sighting shot and also before the first shot of the series;b) The Range Officer must start the target immediately. If the target does notappear in four (4) seconds after the order to start is given or after completion of
the indication of the score, the Range Officer must stop the shooting and makesure that the range equipment and the athlete are ready, after which he will
start the target again;c) If the target is started before the athlete has called “READY,” he should
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d) If the Range Officer finds that the athlete delays unnecessarily before
calling “READY” or taking the READY position, the following action will betaken. In the case of the first occurrence he will be given a Warning (YellowCard) for delay of competition. On the second occurrence a two (2) point
Deduction (Green Card) will be given. Any subsequent violation could result
in Disqualification (Red Card) by the Jury;e) After completing the sighting runs, the athlete may pause for up to 60
seconds to adjust his sight. The MATCH series will then be started;f) After each run, the score and location of each shot hole must be shown for atleast 4 seconds. The end of the indication of the score is always the signal tothe athlete for the continuation of the series;g) It is necessary to set a constant rhythm (time cycle) and system in the time
taken to indicate the score, the method to indicate the score and the method tochange targets;h) In 50m MATCH firing, following the completion of a run, the marking andsignaling must be completed and the target available to run in not more than
12 seconds, and the athlete must be ready for the target to be released in not
more than 18 seconds;i) In 10m MATCH firing, following the completion of a run, the signaling andtarget changing must be completed and the target available to run in not morethan 18 seconds, and the athlete must be ready for the target to be released in
not more than 20 seconds;j) The Range Officer and the Jury Members must control carefully the 18 and
20 second timings and immediately penalize an athlete who does not comply
with this rule;k) When the athlete shoots and the shot is not on the target and he later claims
that he was not ready when the target started it will be recorded as a miss andhe will not be permitted to re-shoot;l) The timing for the 18 second (50m) and 20 second (10m) time limits begins
when the target disappears at the end of each run. The timing stops when theathlete is in the ready position;m) The Jury must verify the correct timing of the targets during the competition;andn) If the target is started from the wrong side or tail first, the run must be
cancelled and repeated, even if the athlete has fired.
10.7.4.1	In case anything should occur that might be dangerous, disturb the athlete,or otherwise interfere with the competition, the Range Officer must stop theshooting with the command “STOP.” Should the athlete fire at the moment of
the command, he is entitled to have the run cancelled if he requests it.
10.7.4.2	If a series is interrupted for more than 5 minutes or the athlete is moved toanother firing point, he may ask for 2 additional sighting shots (4 sighting shotsin the mixed runs event). In such a case the Range Officer must announce“SIGHTING SHOTS” and the score keepers must be informed. These sighting
shots must begin from the same side from which the series is to be continued
after the interruption. If no sighting shots are requested, the series resumes
where it was interrupted.
10.7.4.3	If an athlete should be unable to fire during a run, a miss must be scored,
unless the Rules that entitle the athlete to a re-shoot apply.
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apply, the athlete may raise his arm and call “STOP” provided he has notcaused the situation himself. The Range Officer must stop the shooting at
once. If the Range Officer finds the action of the athlete justified, he may
continue shooting after a check of the situation according to Rules respectively.
If the athlete is not justified, the Range Officer must give the command to
repeat the run and the athlete must be penalized by deducting two (2) points
from the value of that shot.
10.7.4.5	Missesa) Every shot prior to the appearance of the competition target must be scoredas a miss;b) The target will be started without a repeated shot and the miss marked as“Z” on the target, on the score card and on an incident report;c) Hits outside the scoring rings must be scored as zero(es) and recorded as“X” on the target;d) If the athlete does not shoot, the run is scored as zero and recorded as “-”on the target;e) Shots not hitting the target are scored as zero(es) and recorded as “Z” on
the target; andf) Skid shots and ricochets must be scored as zero(es).
10.7.4.6	Misses and Penalties in 10m Events:a) The athlete must not discharge propellant gas from his rifle. For the firstsuch offence, two (2) points will be deducted (Green Card) from the scoreof the next competition shot. For the second offence, the athlete must be
disqualified (Red Card) from further competition;b) Any release of the propelling charge, after his first competition target is inplace, without a hit on the target will be scored as a miss; andc) It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure his air or gas rifle is fully
charged with propellant air or gas prior to commencing the competition. If
during the competition he has insufficient propellant air or gas to continue, hewill be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes to renew the supply. He maythen continue the series but without any additional sighting shots.

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MEDAL MATCH RULES

10.8.1	A 10m Running Target Medal Match may be conducted as the second phasein the 10m Running Target Men, Women, Men Junior or Women Junior events.
10.8.2	The full 10m Running Target Men, Women, Men Junior or Women Juniorcourse of fire must be completed as a Qualification for a Medal Match.
10.8.3	The four (4) highest scoring athletes in the Qualification advance to the Medal
Match. Their start position in the Medal Match is determined by their rank in
the Qualification.
10.8.4	Ties for the second and fourth place in the Qualification will be broken
according to shoot-off rules.
10.8.5	All qualifiers for the Medal Match start at zero (0). No Qualification scores carryforward into the Medal Match.
10.8.6	Medal Match qualifiers must report ready to shoot on the range 10 minutes
before the start time.
10.8.7	In the Medal Match, the first place athlete in the Qualification will compete
against the fourth place athlete; the second place athlete in the Qualification
will compete against the third place athlete.
10.8.8	An introduction of the athletes must be made.
10.8.9	The Medal Match will be conducted on either two (2) or four (4) ranges.
10.8.10	If there are only two (2) ranges, the first relay will be held with the athletes
ranked first and fourth.
10.8.11	If there are four (4) ranges, the athletes ranked first and fourth are on adjacent
ranges and second and third are on the other ranges.
10.8.12	The preparation time is one (1) minute followed by two (2) sighting shots, one
left and one right (fast runs). The first sighting shot is on command.
10.8.13	All competition shots are on command in fast runs (2.5 seconds).
10.8.14	Scoring is in decimals. The athlete with the highest score in each match oneach run receives one point. If there is a tie between a pair, no athlete receives
a point.
10.8.15	The athlete who receives six (6) points or more with a difference of two (2)points is the winner of the match.
10.8.16	The losers of the two (2) semi-final matches will compete for bronze medal in
the same way as above
10.8.17	The winners of the semi-final matches will compete for gold or silver medals inthe same way as above.

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INFRINGEMENTS AND DISCIPLINARY RULES

10.9.1	The athlete must not exceed the preparation time of two (2) minutes without
justification, or wait longer than 60 seconds after the conclusion of sighting
shots to begin competition shots. After 30 additional seconds, the target must
be started and the result counted whether the athlete is in the shooting position
or not.
10.9.2	If an athlete does not report when he is due to start the competition the Range
Officer must call his name out loud three (3) times within one (1) minute.
If the athlete fails to appear, he must have a new shooting time set by thecompetition officials and two (2) points must be deducted from his total score.
If, however, the Jury is convinced that the reason the athlete was late wasbeyond his control, no penalty will be enforced.
10.9.3	An athlete who violates the Rules concerning the READY or shooting position
must be given a Warning (Yellow Card) after the first violation. On the second
occurrence a two (2) point DEDUCTION (Green Card) will be given. Any
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10.10

MALFUNCTIONS

10.10.1	If the athlete has a malfunction with his rifle or ammunition in the Qualification
round, the rifle must be placed on the bench or table without further touching
it. The Range Officer must be called and shown the malfunction. The Range
Officer must interrupt the series of target runs and start a timer to determine
the length of the interruption. Malfunctions in Medal Matches may not be
claimed.
10.10.2	If the Range Officer determines, after examining the rifle and ammunition, thatthe malfunction was not caused by the athlete, the run may be repeated.
10.10.3	
The athlete must not be considered at fault if:a) The rifle is found in a discharged condition, the chamber is found to containa cartridge of the same type the athlete is using, the cartridge shows a clear
impression of the firing pin and the bullet has not left the barrel; or,b) The reason for not shooting was caused by a malfunction of the rifle which
is not likely to have been caused by the athlete or could not reasonably havebeen prevented by him.
10.10.4	The athlete must be considered at fault if:a) He or she has not placed the rifle on the bench or table;b) He or she changed something on the rifle before placing it on the table;c) The safety catch was not released;d) The breech was not closed all the way;e) The rifle was not loaded; orf) The rifle was loaded with the wrong kind of ammunition.
If the Range Officer determines that the malfunction was caused by theathlete, a miss must be scored.
10.10.5	After the interruption due to a malfunction of the rifle or ammunition, theRange Officer may order the repair of the rifle or a change of ammunition. If
the malfunction can be repaired within five (5) minutes, the shooting may becontinued. If the repair will take longer than five (5) minutes, the athlete has theright to continue shooting immediately with another rifle or to withdraw to repair
his rifle. The Range Officer, with the consent of the Jury, must then decide
when the athlete may continue his series, either with the repaired rifle, or withanother rifle if a repair is impossible. The series must be continued from thepoint of interruption.
10.10.6	The Range Officer should continue as if the athlete did not withdraw in order toallow the next athlete to complete his dry firing.
10.10.7	Faulty Sightsa) If the athlete discovers during his or her sighting shots that a faulty sightcannot be corrected by adjustment, the Jury can agree to a change of thesight, if a second sight is available;b) After the change the athlete must receive sighting shots;c) The athlete must not receive a repeat or additional sighting shots if theexamination by the Range Officer shows that the sight mount was not properly
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10.11

FAILURE OF 10m EST SYSTEMS

10.11.1	If there is a failure of ALL targets on a range - also applicable toconventional ranges:a) The actual time must be recorded by the Chief Range Officer and the Jury;b) All completed MATCH shots fired by each athlete must be counted andrecorded. In the event of a range power supply failure, this may involve waiting
until power is restored to enable the number of shots registered by the target,
not necessarily on the firing point monitor, to be established; andc) After the failure is rectified and the full range is in operation the athletes willbe allowed a one (1) minute preparation time to allow them to resume theirpositions. The time for recommencing is to be announced over the loudspeakersystem at least five (5) minutes beforehand. At the end of the preparation time,
the athletes will be allowed four (4) sighting shots (2 left runs; 2 right runs).
These sighting shots must begin from the same side from which the series is tobe continued after the interruption. After the sighting shots a 30 second pause
will be allowed. After the sighting shots and pause the series will resume where
it was interrupted.
10.11.2	In the event of the failure of a Single Target
If a single target fails to function the athlete will be moved to another target
where the same procedure stated in Rule 10.11.1, c will apply.
10.11.3	Complaint concerning failure to register or display a shot on the monitor
of an electronic scoring target system.
a) The athlete must immediately inform the nearest range official of the failure.
The range official must make a written note of the time of the complaint. Oneor more Jury Members must go to the firing position; andb) The athlete will be directed to fire one more MATCH shot at his target. The
athlete must call “READY.” The procedure of a complaint concerning a failure
to register or display a shot stated in the Technical Rules (6.10.8) will apply.
10.12

TIE-BREAKING

10.12.1

Individual Ties in 50m and 10m Events
Ties for athletes with perfect scores will not be broken.

10.12.1.1 Ties for places 1 – 3 and below:a) If two (2) or more athletes shoot equal scores, ties for the first three (3)individual places must be decided by a shoot-off to be arranged by the Jury.
This shoot-off consists of two (2) sighting shots (one (1) left – one (1) right) andtwo (2) competition shots (one (1) left – one (1) right) in 2.5 seconds (fast run)on command for all competition shots; andb) In the event of a further tied score the shoot-off will continue until the tie isbroken.
10.12.1.2	
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expired. If the shoot-off is not held at a prearranged time that was publicly
announced, the athletes involved must remain in contact with the Chief Range
Officer pending an announcement as to time and place;b) Athletes with tied scores will be allocated adjacent firing points by thedrawing of lots under the supervision of the Jury. If more athletes have equal
scores, the firing sequence will also be determined by the drawing of lots.
When several athletes are tied for more than one ranking place, the tie for thelowest ranking position will be broken first, followed by the next ranking higher
position until all ties are broken;c) If an athlete fails to appear for a shoot-off, he will be ranked last in thisshoot-off. If two (2) or more shoot-off athletes fail to appear they will be ranked
according to Rule 10.12.1.3 for Individual Ties ranking from 4th place; andd) During the shoot-off, malfunctions and other irregularities must be treatedaccording to these Rules, but only one (1) malfunction is allowed during the
breaking of the tie and any re-shoot or completion will take place immediately.
10.12.1.3	
Ties for 4th place and lower, if not resolved by any Shoot-off, must be
decided as follows:a) 10m Events. Any remaining ties for fourth (4th) place and lower are ranked
according to tie-breaking Rule 6.15 (i.e., highest number of inner tens, highest
score on the last series, next to the last series, etc.);b) For 50m Running Target 30 + 30. Any remaining ties for fourth (4th) place
and lower are ranked according to the highest total of the fast run; and if ties
remain by comparing the lowest value shot(s) in the total competition for thetied individuals (the athlete with the lowest value shot(s) is declared the loser);if any ties remain, the athletes must have the same ranking; andc) For 50m Running Target Mixed Runs. Any remaining ties for fourth (4th)place and lower are ranked according to the highest total of the second stage;and if ties remain by comparing the lowest value shot(s) in the total competition
for the tied individuals (the athlete with the lowest value shot(s) is declared theloser); if any ties remain, the athletes must have the same ranking.
10.12.2

Team Ties
Team Ties in 10m Events / 50m Events
Ties in team events must be decided by totaling the results of all members of ateam and applying these Tie-Breaking steps.
a) The highest total number of inner tens;b) The highest total score on the last series, then the next to the last seriesetc.; andc) If any ties remain, total scores will be compared on shot-by-shot basis using
inner tens, beginning with the last shot, then the next to the last shot etc.

10.13

TARGET MIXED TEAM

10.13.1

Disciplines
10m and 50m Moving Target Mixed Team

10.13.2

Type of Event
Mixed Team of two (one man and one woman)

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Rules
The competition will be organized according to the ISSF Rules andRegulations, if no other way is stated below.

10.13.4

Number of participants in each team
A team consist of two (2) athletes from each nation. One man and one woman(juniors or seniors or mixed). A maximum of three (3) teams per Nation isallowed. No mixed nation teams are allowed.

10.13.5

Number of stages
Two stages:- Qualification stage 40 shots mixed runs
- Medal Match

10.13.6

Position
The two members of the team shoot at the same range. The man standson the left side and the woman on the right side. Dry firing from the second
member is not permitted.

10.13.7

Qualification Stage

10.13.7.1	Shooting event procedures - Qualification stagea) The event will be fired in one series of 8 sighting shots (4 sighting shots foreach shooter) and 40 competition shots (mixed runs; 20 runs for each teammember).
b) The sighting shots: Both team members alternately; 2 runs each per time,
starting with the men (2 runs men, 2 runs women, 2 runs men 2 runs women).
c) The Competition: Both team members alternately; 20 runs for each teammember, starting with the men (2 runs men, 2 runs women, 2 runs men, 2 runs
women, …).
10.13.7.2 Ranking in qualification
The ranking in qualification stage will be the combined results of the two teammembers. The perfect score in the qualification is 400 points.
10.13.7.3 Tie in qualification stage
Rule ISSF 10.8.4 for Medal Match is used. The team decides which athleteshoots the tie breaking shots. The tie will be fired according to the rule10.12.1.1.
10.13.8

Medal Match
The four highest scoring teams in Qualification advance to the Medal Match.

10.13.8.1 Rules for the Medal Matches
The Medal Matches will be conducted as per ISSF Rule 10.8, if no other way
stated in the rules here below.
10.13.8.2 Commands for Medal Matches
Before the sighting shots the team will have one minute preparation time.
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- »Attention«- »3-2-1 START«- The next sighting shots are up to the Athletes- STOP, end of sighting shots
Competition:- »For the first competition shots load«- »Attention«- »3-2-1 START«- »Attention«- »3-2-1 START«- »The point goes to...«For the next competition shots:- »LOAD«- »Attention«- »3-2-1 START«- »Attention«- »3-2-1 START«- »The point goes to...«10.13.8.3 Shooting event procedures - Medal Matches and scoringa) Semi-finals
The teams compete in the Medal Matches in fast runs.
The members of the same team shoot at the same range.
The Medal Matches will be conducted on two ranges.
Four (4) sighting shots (1 left run men, 1 right run woman, 1 left run men and 1
right run women) will be fired.
Both Athletes are loading at the same time.
A command for every competition shot is given.
Scoring is in decimals.
The competition starts with 2 shots (1 left run men and 1 right run women).
The team with the highest total score of the 2 shots receives one point.
If there is a tie between the teams, no team receives a point.
The team who reach six points or more with the difference of two points iswinner of the match.
b) Semi-Final Procedure
The winner of the semi-finals will compete for the Gold/Silver medal
The losers of the semi-finals will compete for the Bronze medalc) Gold/Silver Match and Bronze Match

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The members of the same team shoot at the same range.
The Medal Matches will be conducted on two ranges.
Four (4) sighting shots (1 left run men, 1 right run woman, 1 left run men and 1
right run women) will be fired.
Both Athletes are loading at the same time.
A command for every competition shot is given.
Scoring is in decimals.
The competition starts with 2 shots (1 left run men and 1 right run women).
The team with the highest total score of the 2 shots receives one point.
If there is a tie between the teams, no team receives a point.
The team to reach six points or more with the difference of two points is winnerof the match.
10.13.9

Malfunction
The ISSF rule 10.10 will be followed.

10.13.10 Penalties
ISSF Rules 10.7.4
10.13.11

National identification, dress-code
The Athletes from each nation must display their National identification on theirshooting clothing, as follow:
The name of the country designated by 3 letters as determined by the IOC on
their jacket pocket on the side which is turned to the audience.

10.13.12 Music & audience support
During the Qualification rounds and the Medal Matches, music must be played.
The Technical Delegate should approve the music programme.
Enthusiastic audience support is encouraged and is recommended during theMedal Matches.
10.13.13 Irregular cases
Irregular or disputed matters will be decided by the Jury according to General
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10.14RUNNING TARGET SPECIFICATION TABLE

Event

Max.
weightTriggerpull

Butt plate

SightsBarrelweights

Ammunition

MATCH
shots

10m
Running
Target5.5kg
includingtelescopeFree,
No settrigger

Depth:
lowestpoint
200mm
Length:max.
150mm
Depth/
heightof curve
maximum
20mm

Any sights,
telescopewith nonvariablemaximumfour power(tolerance+ 0.4 x)magnification

Within aradius of
60mm

4.5mm
(.177”)

30 slowruns
30 fastruns

10m
Running
TargetMixed
10m
Running
Target
Mixed
Team
50m
Running
Target5.5kg
includingtelescope

500g,
No settrigger

40 mixedruns

40 mixedruns

Any sights

5.6mm(.22”lr)

Length: No
restrictions

40 shots
mixed
runs

50m
Running
Target
Mixed

10.15

30 slowruns
30 fastruns

DRAWINGS

10m Rifle:

The length of the system/barrel including any extension must not be more than
1000mm.

50m Rifle:

The length of the system measured from the rear of the closed bolt in the discharged
position to the foremost end of the system, including any extension, must not exceed
1000mm.

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10m – Changing of Targets

10.6.710m Rifle – Pellet specification

10.4.4.d

10m Rifle – Length of the System

10.4.4.c

10m Rifle – Standards

10.4.410m Rifle – Trigger Pull

10.4.4.a

50m and 10m Events – Programs

10.7.250m Rifle – Ammunition

10.4.3.6.d

50m Rifle – Length of the System

10.4.3.6.c

50m Rifle – Standards

10.4.3.6

50m Rifle – Trigger Pull

10.4.3.6.a

Adjusting the Sight – Maximum 60 Seconds

10.7.3.8.eAppearance of the Target – Within 4 Seconds

10.7.3.8.b

Application of Rules 10m and 50m

10.1.1

Assistant Chief Range Officer – Duties and Functions

10.6.2Barrel Weights

10.4.3.4

Butt Plate

10.4.2

Cancel and repeat a Run

10.7.3.9

Change of a Sight during the Sighting Series

10.10.7.aChange of Ammunition

10.10.5

Chief Range Officer – Duties and Functions

10.6.1Claim not Ready – After Shooting

10.7.3.8.c / k

Clothing Regulations

10.5

Competition Officials

10.6

Competition Rules

10.7.3Complaint concerning Failure to register or display a Shot (EST)10.11.3

Complete Dry Firing for the next Athlete

10.10.6

Completion of a Run – 10m; 18 Seconds / 20 Seconds

10.7.3.8.i

Completion of a Run – 50m; 12 Seconds / 18 Seconds

10.7.3.8.hContinue a Competition after Malfunction

10.10.5

Damaged Sights – Exchange of a Sight

10.4.3.3

Deduction of Points – Not justified Request

10.7.3.12

Deduction of Points – Not reporting at the appointed Time10.9.2

Deduction of Points / Disqualification – Discharging Propellant Gas

10.7.3.14.a

Delaying calling ‘Ready’ Unnecessarily - Penalties

10.7.3.8.d

Discharging Propellant Gas during the 10m Competition

10.7.3.14.b

Disturbance of the Athlete

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10.15

Dry Fire – Before the Competition

10.7.3.2

Dry Firing – A full Series

10.7.3.2

Dry Firing – Sequence of Athletes

10.7.3.4

Events conducted in one / two Day(s)10.7.2.4

Exceeding of Preparation Time10.9.1

Exchange of Rifle, Sight, Weight, Trigger

10.4.3.5

Exchange of the Rifle Sight

10.4.3.3

Extra Shot – Directed to Fire10.11.3.b

Failure of 10m Electronic Scoring Target Systems (EST)

10.11

Failure of a Single Target

10.11.2

Failure of all Targets on a Range

10.11.1

Fault of an Athlete - Malfunction

10.10.4

Faulty Sights

10.10.7

Firing Procedures

10.7.3.8

General Rules

10.1

General Standards for 50m and 10m Rifles

10.4

General Standards for 50m and 10m Rifles – Table

10.14

Hits outside the Scoring Rings – Recording / Scoring

10.7.3.13.c

Indication of Shots – Monitors etc.

10.7.3.6

Individual Tie – Perfect Score

10.12.1

Individual Ties for the first 3 Places

10.12.1.1

Inform the Range Officer of the Failure to register or display a Shot

10.11.3.aInfringements and Disciplinary Rules

10.9

Insufficient Air or Gas

10.7.3.14.c

Interruption of Series more than 5 Minutes – Additional Sighting

10.7.2.2

Knowledge of the Rules

10.1.2

Left-handed Athlete / Right-handed Athlete

10.1.3

Line Officer – Duties and Functions

10.6.5Loose Sight

10.10.7.dMalfunction – Caused by the Athlete

10.10.4

Malfunction – Not caused by the Athlete

10.10.3.a

Malfunction – Athlete not considered at fault

10.10.3

Malfunctions

10.10

Marker Tape

10.5.1/ 10.5.1.1

Medal Match Rules

10.8

Men’s Events / Women’s Events

10.1.4

Misses

10.7.3.13

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10.7.3.14

Mixed Runs – 20 / 20

10.7.2.2

Mixed Team

10.7.2.3 / 10.13

Not fired Shots – Recording / Scoring

10.7.3.13.d

Not fired Shots – Unable to fire10.7.3.11

Not fully charged Air or Gas Rifle

10.7.3.14.c

Not hitting the Target – Recording / Scoring

10.7.3.13.e

Not properly tightened Sight

10.10.7.d

Not reporting at the appointed Time – Late Athlete

10.9.2

Number of Shots per Run

10.7.3.5

One Rifle per Event

10.4.3.5

Pit Officer – Duties and Functions

10.6.6

Pre and Post Competition Equipment Checks

10.4.5Preparation Time – 2 Minutes

10.7.3.7

Range and Target Standards

10.3

Range Officer – Duties and Functions

10.6.3READY before Sighting Shots

10.7.3.8.a

READY before the first Competition Shot

10.7.3.8.a

Ready Position

10.7.1.1

Ready Position – Incorrect Position

10.7.1.2

Refusing of a Target – Appearance before Ready

10.7.3.8.c

Register Keeper – Duties and Functions

10.6.4

Release of the Propelling Charge during the 10m Competition

10.7.3.14.b

Repairing a Rifle

10.10.5

Ricochets – Recording / Scoring

10.7.3.13.f

Right-handed Athlete / Left-handed Athlete

10.1.3

Run – Definition

10.7.1.3

Safety10.2

Scope of Rules

10.1.1

Shooting before Ready

10.7.3.8.c

Shooting Events Procedures and Competition Rules

10.7

Shooting Position

10.7.1.2 / 10.14

Shooting Position – Incorrect Position

10.7.1.2

Shoot-off Rules

10.12.1.2

Shot Holes 50m – Patching of Competition Shots

10.6.6.j

Shots prior to Appearance of the Target – Recording / Scoring

10.7.3.13.aShowing of Shot Holes to the Athlete – At least 4 Seconds

10.7.3.8.f

Sighting Shots 50m – Patching

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10.4.3Sights – Faulty Sights

10.10.7

Sights 10m Rifle

10.4.3.2

Sights 50m Rifle

10.4.3.1

Skid Shots – Recording / Scoring

10.7.3.13.f

Slow Runs / Fast Runs – 20 / 20

10.7.2.2

Slow Runs / Fast Runs – 30 / 30

10.7.2.1

Specification Table

10.14

Standards for 10m & 50m Rifles

10.4

Start of a Series – Direction of Runs – From right to left

10.7.3.5

Start of Target from the Wrong Side or Tail first

10.7.3.8

Stop Shooting – On Athlete’s Request – Justified

10.7.3.12

Stop Shooting – On Athlete’s Request – Not justified
Stop Shooting by the Range Officer –Target Mixed Team

10.7.3.12

Cancel a Run on Request

10.7.3.9 / 10.13

Team Ties

10.12.2

Technical Officers – Electronic Scoring Targets

10.6.8

Technical Problems with a Rifle / Ammunition

10.10.1

Test Athlete

10.7.3.3

Tie-Breaking

10.12

Ties from the 4th Place

10.12.1.3

Ties from the 4th Place – 10m Events

10.12.1.3.a

Ties from the 4th Place – 50m Events 30 / 30

10.12.1.3. b, c

Ties from the 4th Place – 50m Mixed

10.12.1.3. b, cTime Cycle – Constant Rhythm

10.7.3.8.g

Time Cycle – Controlled by Range Officials and Jury Members

10.7.3.8.j

Timing Begins / Ends – 50m: 18 Seconds / 10m: 20 Seconds

10.7.3.8.l

Verifying of Timing by the Jury during Competition

10.7.3.8.m

Weight of Rifle

10.4.1 / 10.13

Women’s Events / Men’s Events

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RULES
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GENERAL

11.2

SAFETY

11.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS

11.4

RIFLES AND AMMUNITION

487

11.5

CLOTHING REGULATIONS

490

11.6

COMPETITION JURY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

11.7

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE COMPETITION OFFICIALS

11.8

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

11.9

ATHLETES CATEGORIES

11.10

CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATION

11.11

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS

11.12

MALFUNCTIONS

11.13

SCORING AND RESULTS PROCEDURES

11.14

WORLD RECORDS

11.15

TIE-BREAKING

11.16

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

11.17

ENTRY FEE

11.18

IRREGULAR OR DISPUTED MATTERS

11.19

FORMS

11.20

THE ISSF DRESS CODE

11.21

INDEX

481
481
483

491
491
491

494
496
497

497
497

497

497
498

498
498

498
498

499

NOTE:
Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.
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GENERAL11.1.1	These Rules are part of the ISSF Technical Rules and apply to all Target Sprint
events. If there is any ambiguity or inconsistency between these Rules and the
ISSF Technical Rules these Rules take precedence and shall apply.
11.1.2	All athletes, team leaders and officials must be familiar with the ISSF Rules
and must ensure that these Rules are enforced. It is the responsibility of eachathlete to comply with the Rules.
11.1.3	When a Rule refers to a right-handed athlete, the reverse of that rule refers toleft-handed athletes.
11.1.4	Unless a Rule applies specifically to a man’s or a woman’s event, it must apply
uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.
11.2

SAFETY

11.2.1SAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE

11.2.2Gun Handling Rules

11.2.2.1	To ensure safety, all guns must always be handled with maximum care. Guns
must not be removed from the firing line during training or competition except
with the permission of a Range Officer.
11.2.2.2	Safety flags or muzzle covers constructed of fluorescent orange, red or asimilar bright material must always be inserted in all rifles or placed over the
muzzle as appropriate, except when their removal is authorized by theseRules. To demonstrate that air rifles are unloaded, safety flags (safety lines)
must be long enough to extend through the full length of the barrel of rifles that
do not use single magazines. Non-magazine loading rifles must also have theirbreech open to demonstrate that they are unloaded.
a) Safety flags or muzzle covers must be inserted in all rifles or placed overthe muzzle as appropriate in all rifles that are not in gun cases or boxes before
athletes are called to the line or when leaving a firing point except when theathlete leaves the firing point during training or during the competition.
b) If a safety flag or muzzle cover is not used as required by this Rule, a Jury
Member must give a WARNING with instructions to insert a safety flag or fit amuzzle cover to the rifle; andc) If a Jury Member confirms that an athlete refuses to use a safety flag or
muzzle cover as required by this rule and after being warned, the athlete must
be disqualified (DSQ).
11.2.2.3	While athletes are on their firing points, their rifles must, when not in the rifle
rack, always be pointed in safe directions. The breech must not be closed
until the gun is pointing down range in a safe direction towards the target areaand for single magazine loading rifles a pellet may not be inserted into themagazine and the magazine must not be fully inserted and engaged until the
gun is pointing down range in a safe direction.
11.2.2.4	When all training and competition shooting stages and running stages arecomplete and the athletes leave the firing point with their rifles the rifle must
be unloaded with actions (bolt or locking mechanism) open and safety flag or
muzzle cover used. The Range Officer must verify that there is no pellet in therifle chamber, barrel, or magazine and that a safety flag or muzzle cover is
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11.2.2.5	When placing the rifle into the rifle rack on the firing point during training andcompetition the actions (bolt or locking mechanism) must be fully open by
opening the cocking lever, and the magazine may remain inserted but must not
be fully inserted and engaged.
11.2.2.6	If the athlete boxes or cases his gun or removes it from the firing point without
having it checked by a Range officer, he may be disqualified if the Jury
determines that a safety violation is involved.
11.2.2.7	When any personnel are forward of the firing line, handling guns is not
permitted, and safety flags or muzzle covers must be inserted or fitted as
appropriate. If it is necessary for a Jury member, Range Officer or Technical
Officer to go forward of the firing line during training, competition, or a Final thismust be authorized and controlled by the Chief Range Officer (CRO) and any
movement forward of the line may only be permitted after all rifle safety flags or
muzzle covers are fitted.
11.2.2.8	In the range, when rifles are not on the firing points, they must always be ina rifle rack designated for the holding of rifles by the CRO or boxed in theircases, unless otherwise authorized by a Range Officer.
11.2.3Range Commands

11.2.3.1	Chief Range Officers, or other appropriate range officials, are responsible
for giving the commands “5 Minutes Preparation Time Start “, “5 Minutes
Preparation Time Stop”, “Athletes Ready”, “Athletes Set”, “Start” and othernecessary commands. The command “Start” may also be by the soundingof a whistle or firing of a starter pistol. Range officers must ensure that allcommands are obeyed and that rifles are handled safely.
11.2.3.2

Only single shot magazines may be used.

11.2.3.3	A rifle is considered loaded when a pellet touches the chamber or breech, orfor single shot magazine rifles when a loaded magazine is fully (not partially)
inserted and engaged in the rifle.
11.2.3.4 	When the command or signal “STOP” is given, shooting must stop
immediately. When the command “UNLOAD” is given, all athletes must
unload their rifle and magazines, and make safe (to unload air rifles ask theRange Officer for permission). Shooting may only resume when the command“START” is given again.
11.2.4

Additional Safety Requirements

11.2.4.1	Dry Firing is the release of the cocked trigger mechanism of an air or gas rifle
fitted with a device which enables the trigger to be operated without releasing
the propelling charge (air or gas). Dry firing and aiming exercises are permitted
only on the firing line or in a designated area in accordance with these Rules.
11.2.4.2	It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that any air or CO2 cylinder is still
within its validity date. This may be checked by Equipment Control.
11.2.5Hearing Protection
Athletes may wear ear plugs, ear muffs, or similar ear protection. Competition
officials may wear sound-enhancing hearing protection devices or othercommunication devices on the FOP. Hearing impaired athletes may wearsound-enhancing devices with the approval of the Jury.

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Eye Protection
All athletes are urged to wear shatterproof shooting glasses or similar eye
protection while shooting.

11.3

RANGE AND TARGET STANDARDS

11.3.1

Ranges and other Facilities

11.3.1.1	Requirements for minimum range sizes for ISSF Championships are as set out
in these Rules.
11.3.1.2	Continental Confederations must establish minimum range requirements forContinental Championships.
11.3.1.3	The ISSF recommends that all new ranges be accessible to disabled persons.
Existing ranges should be adapted to make them accessible to disabled
persons.
11.3.1.4	It is recommended that ranges used for World Championships be completed atleast one (1) year in advance.
11.3.1.5	The Chief of the Jury is responsible for examining the ranges and otherfacilities to ensure that they comply with ISSF Rules and are prepared for the
conduct of the Championship. The Chief of the Jury should use the Checklist
to examine the organization, ranges, and facilities (available from ISSF
Headquarters).
11.3.1.6	A Technical Delegate may approve small deviations from specifications in ISSF
Rules that do not conflict with the intent and spirit of ISSF Rules, except thatno deviations in shooting distances or target specifications are allowed.
11.3.2

General and Administrative Facilities
The following facilities must be provided at or near the shooting ranges:a) Athlete collection area;b) Athlete rest areas;c) Changing rooms for athletes near the Finals and Qualification Ranges;d) At least one meeting room for use by ISSF officials and Juries;e) At least one room for Organizing Committee offices and administration;f) A control room for RTS (results, timing and scoring) and provide adequate
storage for RTS operations;g) Separate Dry firing and athlete warm-up areas;h) All 10m Ranges must have a supply of compressed air that is accessible toathletes and coaches; compressed air tanks must be securely fastened to awall or other structure so they cannot be tipped over;i) One Main Scoreboard for posting official results and notices.
j) An armoury for secure arms storage;k) An equipment control testing area;l) A gunsmith shop with suitable work benches and vices;m) Free facilities for firearms and equipment manufacturers to service theirproducts;

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n) An area for commercial displays should be available, a fee may be charged
for such displays;o) A restaurant or facilities for food service and refreshments;p) Adequate toilet facilities;q) Wireless internet and email communication services; separate internet
services must be provided for operations (results services, ISSF TV,
administration) and for the public;r) A Victory Ceremony area or a portable Victory Ceremony podium andbackdrop that can be set up on or adjacent to the Finals Range;s) Facilities for media, radio and television representatives;t) Facilities for Anti-Doping testing, with toilets;u) Appropriate medical facilities; andv) Parking facilities.
11.3.3

Venue Design

11.3.3.1	Target Sprint events are organized on a venue that has a combination of arunning course and an air rifle range. The number of firing points on the air rifle
range may vary from a recommended minimum of 10 to a maximum up to 12.
11.3.3.2	For indoor and outdoor Target Sprint events, the running course should be atleast 400 metres long of either 1 x 400 metre lap or 2 x 200 metre laps before
each shooting stage and after the last shooting stage to the finish).
11.3.3.3

Start and Finish Zones

11.3.3.4	Start and finish zones for the running course must be at least five (5) metreswide. There must be an open space of at least three (3) metres on the sidesof the finish line (outside the running course) that is free of any obstacles.
There must be an open space of ten (10) to fifteen (15) metres beyond (past)
the finish line that is free of any obstacles where runners may safely finish. If
possible, the start area shall be located on the side closest the range and thefinish area on the side opposite the start area. Organizers should organize thestart/finish area in such a way that all athletes could start side by side from asingle line and there is no turning point of the course within ten (10) metres ofthe start/finish line.
11.3.3.5

The Running Course
The running course should be at least three (3) metres wide. Spectators andMedia should where possible see the athletes all the time. Each segment of
the course should be laid out so that it forms a loop starting from near theshooting range and returning to near the shooting range. Each segment canbe run as often as necessary to complete the competition. The course must be
free of any obstacles that would prevent athletes from running safely.

11.3.3.6

The Running Distance

11.3.3.7	The running track must be at least four hundred (400) metres per runningstage including the firing range zone and the maximum total distance perrunning stage including the firing range zone is five hundred (500) metres.
11.3.3.8	Each segment of the racecourse must be clearly marked in such a way that
athletes will not be in doubt as to the correct running route to follow.
11.3.3.9
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position and a safety barrier on the sides and rear of the range. A ready area
/ rifle storage area must be next to the shooting range with rifle racks to store
the rifles of all athletes during the competition. Spectators and Media should,
where possible, see the athletes all the time. The target area and firing points
for outdoor competitions must remain uncovered from above and allowed toreceive natural light or lighting consistent with the running track area. The
shooting range firing points must be on flat, level ground. Safety features
for the range must comply with current national federation or government
guidelines for air rifle ranges. The range should, if possible, be orientated sothat the firing direction is to the north in the Northern Hemisphere and to thesouth in the Southern Hemisphere. The background provided by the safetybarrier (behind the targets) must be a non-reflecting, light even neutral colour
to a height of not less than one (1) metre above the top of the falling target disctargets over the entire width of the rear of the shooting range.
11.3.3.11 Shooting Range Firing Line and Firing Points
11.3.3.12	The shooting range must have a firing line that is divided into firing points. The
firing line must be clearly marked (with a red tape or line minimum of ten (10)centimetres wide) at the front of the firing points. The athlete’s foot must not be
placed on or in front of the firing line.
11.3.3.13	The firing point is the designated area where an individual athlete fires at his/
her target.Each firing point should be between one and a half (1.50) and two(2.00) metres wide. The firing line is divided into firing points that are clearlymarked and designated with firing point numbers numbered in ascending orderfrom right to left as viewed from the firing point when facing the targets. Eachathlete in a competition relay is assigned to shoot on a specific firing point. The
number of athletes in a relay must not exceed the number of firing points.
11.3.3.14	A chair or stool is to be provided behind each firing point for a RO or range
official to observe the number of shots taken by each athlete and to record thenumber of target discs not hit in each shooting series of a competition and torecord the completion of each running stage as completed by each athlete.
11.3.3.15	The athlete is not permitted to have anything on their firing point during
Preparation Time and the competition other than their rifle, safety flag/muzzle
cover and pellets which may be in a pellet holder/dispenser/tin.
11.3.4General Target Requirements

11.3.4.1	All targets used in ISSF Championships must comply with the falling target
disc dimensions or other specifications given in these Rules.
11.3.4.2	Each athlete fires on target mechanisms the front face of which are placed at
a distance of ten (10) metres from the firing line.The shooting distance must
be as exact as possible, subject to the plus or minus 0.05 metres allowablevariation. Each target mechanism has five (5) falling target discs that are
thirty-five (35) millimetres in diameter with a center-to-center distance between
targets of seventy-eight to eighty-five (78-85) millimetres. The target discs
must be painted black and be mounted in a mechanism that is painted white.
The target discs must fall or otherwise provide a visible hit signal to shooters,coaches, range officials and spectators when hit. Only target discs that fall andprovide such a visible hit signal shall count as hits. The target mechanism must
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reset from the firing line by the CRO or RO after each athlete completes ashooting stage. Only targets that comply with ISSF requirements may be used.
11.3.4.3

Targets

11.3.4.4

Target and Hit Zone
• Target zone thirty-five (35) mm.
• Hit zone thirty-five (35) mm.

11.3.4.5

Height of Competition Targets

11.3.4.6	All competition targets must be placed at a uniform height relative to the levelof the firing station of 1.40 metres ± 0.05 metres.
11.3.4.7

Rifle Racks

11.3.4.8	Small Rifle racks must be available for each athlete on the firing points (to holdminimum three (3) rifles for team competitions and two (2) rifles for pairs
competitions) and large rifle racks must be available in a specified rifle storage
area which has to be placed next to the shooting range. The rifle racks must
be positioned in the middle between each set of targets on the firing points
so that competitor must cover an equal distance from the rack to/from his/her
firing point. It is not allowed for the athletes to move the rifle racks.
11.3.4.9	Rifle racks may be made of wood and be designed so that rifles will not fall out
accidentally. The recesses to accept the rifles must be at least thirty-five (35)mm wide and the distances between the rifles should not be less than fifteen(15) cm. The racks must display the firing point number to indicate to theathletes and range officials where the rifle is to be deposited.
11.3.4.10 Loading Stand
11.3.4.11	Loading stands approximately one (1.0) metre in height must be available
at each firing point.Loading stands must have platforms (ten (10) cm x ten(10) cm) on which athletes may place their air rifle pellets for loading during
shooting stages.
11.3.5

Indoor Range Light Requirements (Lux)

11.3.5.1	Qualification and Finals ranges must have a minimum general lighting of five
hundred (500) lux and a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1500) lux on
the firing line.

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points. The background area behind the targets must be a non-reflecting, lighteven neutral colour to a height of not less than one (1) metre above the top of
the falling target disc targets over the entire width of the rear of the shooting
range.
11.3.5.3	Measuring target illumination on targets with internal lighting must be doneby measuring reflected light from the target face and in accordance with rule
6.4.14.2 of the ISSF General Technical Rules.
11.4

RIFLES AND AMMUNITION

11.4.1

Standards for All Rifles

11.4.1.1	Single Loader Rifles. Only single shot rifles that must be manually loaded
before each shot may be used.
11.4.1.2	
One Rifle Per Event. Only one (1) rifle is allowed to be used in the
Qualification and Finals Rounds of one (1) event. The action, barrel andstock may not be exchanged, except that a detachable butt-stock may beexchanged. Accessories attached to the action, barrel or stock may beexchanged. A rifle that becomes disabled may be replaced according to rule6.13.3 of the ISSF General Technical Rules if the Jury approves.
11.4.1.3	Movement or Oscillation Reduction Systems. Any device, mechanismor system that actively reduces, slows, or minimizes rifle oscillations or
movements before the shot is released is prohibited.
11.4.1.4	
Pistol Grips. The pistol grip on the rifle for the right hand must be constructedin such a way that it does not rest on the left arm.
11.4.1.5	Barrels and extension tubes must not be perforated in any way. Compensatorsand muzzle brakes on rifles are prohibited. Any construction or device
inside the barrel or tubes, other than rifling and chambering for the pellet, isprohibited.
11.4.1.6

Sightsa) The front or rear sights may have light or tinted lenses or a polarizing filter,but the sights may not have any system of lenses.
b) No Light enhancing system, optical sight, optical system or telescope may
be attached to the rifle.
c) A single corrective lens may be attached to the rear sight only; or the athlete
may wear corrective or tinted lenses.
d) Any aiming device programmed to activate the firing mechanism isprohibited.
e) A blinder may be attached to the rifle or to the rear sight. The blinder size/
shape is not restricted. A prism or mirror device may be used when shooting
from the right shoulder while aiming with the left eye, providing it does not havea magnifying lens system. It must not be used when shooting from the rightshoulder when using the right eye.

11.4.1.7	Pellet Holder devices are allowed to be fixed to the rifle with pellets heldin place before and during training and competitions provided the removalof pellets from the pellet holder for each loading sequence is carried out
manually.
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Electronic triggers are allowed providing:a) All components are firmly attached to and contained within the action or
stock of the rifle so that the battery and wires are not visible externally.
b) The trigger is operated by the right hand of a right-handed or the left hand of
a left-handed athlete.
c) All components are included when the rifle is submitted for inspection by
Equipment Control.
d) The rifle with all components installed complies with the rules governing
dimensions and weight for that event.

11.4.2

Rifle Specifications

11.4.2.1	Only 4.5 mm (.177’’) air rifles firing lead pellets propelled by CO2 gas orcompressed air may be used with a maximum muzzle velocity below 175 m/s.
11.4.2.2

Rifles may have:• An adjustable aperture, non-optical rear sight.
• A non-optical front sight with interchangeable inserts.
• Single loading uses only
(no multiple magazine use, only single magazines are allowed)• Dimensions that must comply with dimensions in the chart below• No restriction on size for the diopter.

11.4.3

Air Rifle-dimensions chart
Note: All letter references A – O are to the locations on the rifle shown on
the rifle measurement Diagrams at rule 7.4.4.1of the ISSF Rifle Rules.

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A

Length of front sight tunnel

60mm

B

Diameter of front sight tunnel

25mm

C

Distance from centre of the front sight ring or top of post to centre ofbore either directly above or offset.

80mm

D

Depth of fore-end

140mm

E

Lowest point of pistol grip

160mm

F

Not applicableG

Not applicable

H

Heel to toe length of butt-plate

175mm

I

Maximum thickness (breadth) of fore-end (excluding ammunition and/or magazine holder)

60mm

J1

Maximum distance (horizontal) of cheek piece from the centre-line of
the barrel

40mm

J2

Not applicable

K

Offset of the butt-plate from the left or right edge of the butt-plate tobutt-stock centre.

30mm

L

Trigger weightFree

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Not applicableN

The front sight must not extend beyond the apparent muzzle of therifle (in addition to the front sight excluded extensions include barrel
weights, sight extensions, sight risers or any other extension)

O1

Air Rifle. Total length of the Air Rifle system

O2

Not applicable

850mm

11.4.3.1	The butt-plate may be adjustable up or down. The butt-plate may be offset to
the right or left of the butt-stock center and/or the butt-plate may be turned on
its vertical axis. If a multi-part butt-plate is used ALL parts of the butt-plate must
be offset or turned in the same direction from the butt-stock center. No part ofthe butt-plate (outer edges) may extend more than 30mm from the butt stock
centerline. The butt-stock center line is a vertical line that is perpendicular tothe centerline of the bore as the diagram at rule 7.4.4.1 of the ISSF Rifle rules.
11.4.3.2	A thumb hole, thumb rest, heel rest and spirit level are prohibited. A heel rest
is any protrusion or extension on the front or side of the pistol grip designed toprevent the hand from slipping.
11.4.3.3	Material that gives increased grip may not be added to the fore-end, pistol grip
or lower part of the stock.
11.4.3.4

Weightsa) Barrel weights within a radius of thirty (30) mm from the center of the barrel
are permitted. Barrel weights may be moved along the barrel.
b) Any weights projecting downward or outward (laterally) from the butt-stock
are prohibited.
c) Any weights projecting forwards or laterally from the lower part of the buttplate are prohibited.
d) Taping of any kind cannot be used to attach any weights to the rifle.

11.4.3.5

Palm Rests
A palm rest is any removable attachment or extension below the fore-end thataids the support of the rifle by the forward hand. Such extensions must notextend more than 120mm below the centerline of the barrel.

11.4.3.6

Pistol Grips
No part of the pistol grip on a rifle may be extended or constructed in any way
that would allow it to touch or support the back of the hand or the wrist.

11.4.3.7

Ammunition
Rifle

CalibreOther specifications

10m

4.5mm
(.177”)

Projectiles of any shape made of lead or other soft
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CLOTHING REGULATIONS
See General Technical Rules for general standards regarding clothing and thetesting of clothing (Rule 6.7 – 6.7.6.1 applies).

11.5.1

General Standards for clothing

11.5.1.1	Ordinary athletic type socks, shoes, shorts, shirts, vests, etc. may be worn inany event appropriate to the venue conditions. No special shooting clothingis allowed. Shooting gloves are allowed subject to rule 11.5.1.3. The use ofkinesio tape or similar strapping should be allowed on the athlete’s legs only,
but not on the arms or any other part of the body where additional support may
be gained.
11.5.1.2	Athletes are responsible for ensuring that all items of clothing used by themcomply with these Rules. The Equipment Control section must be open to
make voluntary inspections of athletes clothing from the Official Training day
until the last day of competition and athletes are encouraged to bring their rifle
and clothing items for Equipment Control check before the competitions tobe sure they comply with these Rules. In preparing clothing for competitions,athletes must make allowances for any measurement variations that may occur
because of changes in temperature, humidity, or other environment conditions.
11.5.1.3

Shooting Gloves(a) The total thickness must not exceed twelve (12) mm when measuring front
and back materials together at any point other than on seams and joints.
(b) The glove must not extend more than fifty (50) mm beyond the wrist
measured from the center of the wrist knuckle as Rule 7.5.6.2. Any strap orother closure device at the wrist is prohibited. However, a portion of the wrist
may be elasticated to enable the glove to be put on, but it must leave the glove
loose around the wrist.

11.5.2Equipment and Accessories
Competition Equipment
See General Technical Rules for general standards regarding equipment (Rule6.7 – 6.7.6.1 applies)
Equipment Control Procedures
See General Technical Rules for general standards (Rule 6.7.6.2 applies).
Bib (Start) Numbers and Items Worn by Athletes
See General Technical Rules for general standards (Rule 6.7.7 – 6.7.7.3
applies).

11.5.2.1	
Spotting Telescopes
The use of telescopes attached or not attached to the rifle to locate shots andjudge the wind is not permitted by the athlete at the firing line.
11.5.2.2

SlingsThe use of slings is not permitted.

11.5.2.3

Shooting Box or Bag
The use of a shooting box or bag is not permitted on the firing line.

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Visor or Cap
A cap or visor may be worn, but it must not touch or rest on the rear sight(must be visibly free of the sight) while the athlete is shooting. The cap or visor
may extend forward of the athlete’s forehead no more than eighty (80) mm andmay not be worn in any way that makes it act as a side blinder.

11.5.3Post-Competition Testing

11.5.3.1	Post competition checks must be conducted after Qualification competitions
and during the reporting time before Finals according to the procedures
specified in the “ISSF Equipment Control Guidelines.” The Equipment Control
Jury is responsible for supervising the conduct of all post-competition checks.
Judges of the same gender as the athletes must be available for clothing andtaping checks. Failure of the following specific post-competition checks must
result in disqualification (DSQ).
a) Rifle: Competition clothing, underclothing, taping and rifle specifications.
b) Failure to report for a post-competition check after being given written notice
to report.
11.5.3.2	If an athlete fails a post-competition check, the chairman of the Equipment
Control Jury or one other Equipment Control or Competition Jury Member
must confirm that the test was performed correctly and that the athlete isdisqualified. The confirmation procedure must include using ISSF calibration
testing equipment to confirm that the testing instruments are measuring
accurately.
11.5.3.3	Targeted testing (selection of athletes on a non-random basis) may be done
when a Jury has credible evidence that an athlete has altered or attempted toalter his rifle, clothing, or equipment.
11.6

COMPETITION JURY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
See General Technical Rules for general standards (Rule 6.8 – 6.8.16 applies)

11.7

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE COMPETITION OFFICIALS
See General Technical Rules for general standards (Rule 6.9 – 6.9.4 applies)

11.8

SHOOTING EVENT PROCEDURES AND COMPETITION RULES

11.8.1

Shooting Positions

11.8.1.1

Standinga) The athlete must stand free, without any artificial or other support, with both
feet on the firing point surface or on the shooting mat behind the firing pointline. No part of the athlete’s foot must be on or in front of the firing line.
b) The rifle may be held with both hands and the shoulder or the upper arm
near the shoulder and the part of the chest immediately adjacent to the rightshoulder.
c) The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock.
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If a belt or buckle is worn the buckle or fastening must not be used to support
the left arm or elbow.
f) The rifle must not touch or rest against any other point or object.
g) A hand stop/sling swivel is not allowed in this position.
h) In this position, the use of a sling is prohibited.
11.8.1.2

Shooting Stages
Athletes may shoot only on their designated firing point each time they arriveat the range for a shooting stage. Shooting on another target other than theathlete’s assigned target will result in disqualification.

11.8.2Competition Rules

11.8.2.1

Competition Format
Events should be organized so that all participants complete thefollowing stages:
Stage

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Description

AthleteCollection

Not less than fifteen (15) minutes before the start of the
Preparation Time the athletes must be ready in the designatedathlete collection zone for the CRO to brief the athletes of therules for the event.

PreparationTime

All qualification and all final events start with a five (5) minutes
Preparation Time (for all team and relay competitions they haveten (10) minutes starting on the CROs command having arrived
at their firing points for Preparation Time. Sighting shots should
be fired from standing position either on a paper target, or
upon the request of the athletes, the sighting shots can also be
fired on the falling targets. The athlete must communicate therequest to the CRO not later than during the Athlete Collection
time and the decision should be final.

Start Line

After or during the Preparation Time the athletes must go to thestart line and wait there for the start signal.
After the Start:

1

Running

Four hundred (400) m – five hundred (500) m on thedesignated running course.

2

Shooting

Athletes take rifles from the rifle rack and fire at five (5) falling
targets from the standing position. -- > Athletes must continue
firing until all targets are hit  or  fire a maximum of 15
shots, to hit all five (5) targets, if after fifteen (15) shots targets
are not hit, the athlete will be held by the Chief Range Officer in
the Penalty Box for fifteen (15) seconds for each missed target

3

Running

Four hundred (400) m – five hundred (500) m: After shooting,rifles are replaced in the rifle rack and running continues.

4

Shooting

Athletes repeat Stage 2.

5Running

Four hundred (400) m – five hundred (500) m: After shooting,rifles are replaced in the rifle rack and running continues until
the athlete reaches the finish line. The total time from the start
to the finish is the final result.

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After the race is over and all athletes have crossed the finish
line the athlete must remove all his equipment from theshooting line, when instructed by the Chief Range Officer.
Before and after the race all the rifles must be stored in the rifle
storage area near to the shooting range, it is prohibited to store
rifles outside the rifle storage area.

11.8.2.2

Shooting Target Hits
A hit on the target is scored when the athlete fires at and hits the target discso that it falls. Only target discs that fall to provide a visible hit signal shallcount as hits. Athletes must score hits on all five targets before they cancontinue running. It is allowed to fire a maximum of fifteen (15) shots to hit all
five targets, if after fifteen (15) shots targets are not hit the athlete will wait for
fifteen (15) seconds in the penalty box for each missed target.

11.8.2.3

Running-Shooting-Running Changes
The athlete does not carry the rifle during the race. The rifle remains in the rifle
rack at the firing point while the athlete is running. At the end of each of the firsttwo running stages, athlete’s must:
1) approach the shooting range,2) take their rifles from the rifle racks,
3) take their positions on the firing line,4) fire sufficient shots to hit all five targets,5) open the actions fully or for single magazines partially eject the magazine
from the fully inserted and engaged position to the inserted only position,6) and return the rifle to the rifle rack and7) resume running on the running course.

11.8.2.4

Rules for a fair competition(a) Fair play is mandatory. Fair play is more than playing within the rules ofthe sport. It is a way of thinking and acting. It is the elimination of cheating,doping, gamesmanship, physical and verbal violence, exploitation.
(b) If through no fault of the athlete a target does not work in a qualification
heat, after having a sufficient rest the athlete must be given another target
or another starting opportunity. If the athlete suffers a malfunction of theirown equipment and the athlete can no longer complete any stage of thequalification heat or final due to the malfunction, then that athlete will not begiven another starting opportunity.

11.8.2.5

Offence/Violation Penalties(A) The offences/ violations listed below lead to disqualification:i. Intentional body contact in the race should be avoided. Pushing, holding
or other unfair contact and disability between athletes is prohibited and theoffending athlete will receive a red card and be disqualified.
ii. If an athlete starts early, the entire field must be stopped and restarted. The
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iii. If an athlete shoots on targets that are not assigned to their shooting lane,
they will receive a red card and be disqualified.
iv. If the athlete fires more shots than the fifteen (15) shots allowed in any
shooting stage, they will receive a red card and be disqualified.
v. If the athlete shoots on a shooting lane other than the assigned shooting
lane, they will receive a red card and be disqualified.
vi. If the athlete loads and closes the chamber or fully inserts and engages theloaded magazine before leaving the shooting range, they will receive a red
card and be disqualified.
vii. If the athlete leaves the firing point without the chamber fully open, they will
receive a red card and be disqualified.
(B) The offences/ violations listed below lead to a time penalty of 30
seconds:
i. Discarding a loaded magazine to the floor on leaving the firing point;
ii. Carrying a loaded magazine on the running track;iii. Leaving the Penalty Box too early.
(C) The offences/ violations listed below lead to a time penalty of 120
seconds:
i. The athlete leaves the firing point without having securely placed their rifle
in the rifle rack causing it by its own weight to fall off from the rifle rack.
11.9

ATHLETES CATEGORIES

11.9.1

Individual ISSF Competition
Each organizer may designate ISSF competition categories for individualcompetition formats from the following list of categories:
Categories

Age using rule 3.7.4.12 Gen. Regs.

Junior Men

17 – 21

Junior Women

17 – 21

Men

21 >

Women

21 >

Each ISSF Member Federation is eligible to enter six (6) individual starters percompetition category.
11.9.1.1	In accordance with General Regulations rule 3.7.4.11/7.4.11 there is no age
limit for participation in ISSF Championships.
11.9.1.2	Athletes will remain as Juniors until the 31st December of the year in which
they become 21 years of age. Any athlete born between the 1st January andthe 31st December, will cease to be a Junior on the 31st December of thatyear. Juniors may participate in all ISSF Grand Prix and Championships as
members of their national team. (Rule 3.7.4.12)
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11.9.1.4

Any athlete can be part of the final ranking in one age category only.

11.9.2Mixed Team Competition

11.9.2.1	Three (3) athletes from each nation first female or male, second female ormale, third female or male but each team may only have a maximum of two
same gender athletes at any time,.i.e. two male and one female athlete or two
female and one male athlete.There is no designated category for the mixed
team competition. In the mixed team competition, team members follow eachother (with each team member starting in their designated order).
11.9.2.2	For mixed team events all 3 athletes must perform steps 1 to 5 (rule no.
11.8.2.1) one after each other in the following sequence:• start athlete 1			running, shooting, running, shooting, running• changeover athlete 2

running, shooting, running, shooting, running• changeover athlete 3

running, shooting, running, shooting, running• finishEach ISSF Member Federation is eligible to enter two (2) Mixed Teams.
11.9.2.3

General Technical Rules 6.18.1.3 – 6.18.1.4 apply.

11.9.3Mixed Pairs Competition

11.9.3.1	Organizers may offer mixed pairs competitions for two person teams first
women or men and then second women or men, but each mixed pair may only
consist of one male and one female athlete. There is no designated category
for the mixed pairs competition. The names and order of the participating
athletes in a mixed pair must be confirmed by the member federation to
the event organizing committee at the time of registration and can only bechanged with the event organizing committee agreement and by payment to
the organizing committee of their published administration fee not less than
24hours before the start time of the relevant mixed pairs event. Only athletes
from the same member federation can constitute a mixed pair.
11.9.3.2

For mixed pairs events the sequence shall be performed as follow:
o start athlete 1 start with 		running – shooting

				change athlete 2

running – shooting

				change athlete 1

running – shooting

				change athlete 2

running – shooting – running				

finishEach ISSF Member Federation is eligible to enter a maximum of three (3)Mixed Pairs.

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CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATION

11.10.1

Championship Programme and Schedule

11.10.1.1 General Technical Rules 6.6 – 6.6.6 apply.
11.10.2

Competition Organization

11.10.2.1 Competition Staff
11.10.2.2	The following staff persons are required to conduct a Target Sprintcompetition:a. Competition Manager (CM).
b. Chief RTS (CRTSO) and RTS Officers (RTSO).
c. Chief Range Officer (CRO)d. Range Officer (RO), plus one additional Range Officer for every five firing
points on the air rifle range.
e. Race Chief (RC) to start competition heats, plus one Range Assistant(RA) for every firing point to monitor each designated athlete on the firing line
for the number of shots taken per shooting series, the replacement of the rifle
on the rifle rack and completion of each stage of the running stage plus RA’son the racecourse to monitor running course completion and running course
violations.
f. Competition Jury.
If necessary for the venue additional staff can be appointed.
11.10.3

Competition Heats

11.10.3.1	Participating athletes must be divided into heats or groups that are scheduled
to begin each race in mass starts. Each relay should include only athletes
in one specific category (this does not apply to mixed team and mixed pairs
events as they are not in categories). The number of firing points on the range
determines the maximum number of athletes that can compete in one heat orgroup. Each athlete in a relay must be assigned to a specific firing point on
the air rifle range. Firing point assignments should be made through randomdraws.
11.10.4

Competition Schedule

11.10.4.1 The competition schedule should follow this sequence:a. Technical Meeting: Describe race procedures and shooting proceduresand give safety instructions.
b. Equipment Control:c. Unofficial Training, or Official Training or PET.
d. Qualification Heats.
e. Final Heat for each individual athlete category and/or Finals for mixed
team and/or mixed pairs. (The Finals should not start less than ninety(90) minutes from the completion of any qualification heat that any
participating Finalist athlete has participated in.)f. Award Ceremony and Closing.
11.10.4.2 Qualification Heats

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will be held in which the two run times will be added together, and the athletewith the best overall time will be the winner. If there are more athletes in a
category than there are firing points, the competition for that category may
be divided into two (2) or more qualification relays according to the numberof firing points available. After the qualification heats for that category orclass are finished, the best ten (10) athletes or mixed teams or mixed pairs
according to their qualification time go into the Finals.
11.10.4.4 Final Heats / Final Ranking / Production and Music
11.10.4.5	Finalists will start at the same time. The number of athletes mixed teams
and/ormixed pairs admitted to a final depends on the number of available
firing points (maximum eight (8) finalists). The final ranking is according to theorder of finish. Final rankings can also be determined according to the total
time each athlete or mixed team or mixed pair used to complete all the runningstages and shooting stages.
11.10.4.6	During the Qualification and Finals stages music is allowed. The TechnicalDelegate must approve the music programme. Enthusiastic audience support
is encouraged and recommended.
11.10.5

Late Arrival By Athlete

11.10.5.1	If an athlete arrives late for a competition start time they may not participate
If an athlete arrives after the Preparation and Sighting Time they may notparticipate.
11.10.6

Special Competition Regulations

11.10.6.1 General Technical Rule 6.11.8 applies.
11.11

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS

11.11.1

General Technical Rules 6.12 – 6.12.6.4 apply.

11.12

MALFUNCTIONS

11.12.1

General Technical Rules 6.13 – 6.13.3 apply.

11.13

SCORING AND RESULTS PROCEDURES

11.13.1

General Technical Rules 6.14 – 6.14.8 apply.

11.14

WORLD RECORDS

11.14.1

General Technical Rules 6.14.9 – 6.14.9.4 apply.

11.15

TIE-BREAKING

11.15.1

All tied times will be broken by applying the following Rules:a) The fastest time measured to one hundredth of a second.
b) If any ties remain, the athlete must have the same ranking and must be
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PROTESTS AND APPEALS

11.16.1	General Technical Rules 6.16 – 6.16.5.1 apply and General Technical Rules
6.16.6 – 6.16.7 apply.
11.17

ENTRY FEE
Entry Fee Individual Competition (set before the ISSFWCH-Target Sprint 2017)

Euro

85.00

Entry Fee Team Competition (per Team)

Euro

85.00

Entry Fee Mixed Team Competition

Euro

85.00

Late Entry Fee for all Categories (between 30 and 3 days
before the Official Arrival Day providing that entry can be
accepted by the OC) per start Euro 220.00

Euro

220.0011.17.1	For an ISSF-supervised Target Sprint Competition the Entry Fee stated in the
Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations applies.
11.18

IRREGULAR OR DISPUTED MATTERS

11.18.1	Irregular or disputed matters will be decided by the Jury according to theserules.
11.19

FORMS

11.19.1

General Technical Rule 6.21 applies.

11.20

THE ISSF DRESS CODE

11.20.1	General Technical Rules 6.22 - 6.22.6.3 apply except that shorts may be morethan fifteen (15)cm above the center of the kneecap and sleeveless T-shirts
are permitted.

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Air Rifle Dimensions Chart

11.4.3

Ammunition

11.4.3.7

Barrels

11.4.1.5

Championship Program and Schedule

11.10.1

Competition Heats

11.10.3

Competition Rules

11.8.2Competition Schedule

11.10.4

Competition Sequence

11.8.2.3

Competition Staff

11.10.2

Dry Firing

11.2.4

Electronic Triggers

11.4.1.8

Equipment and Accessories

11.5.2Equipment Control

11.5.3.1

Event Stages

11.8.2.1

Eye Protection

11.2.6

Final Heats

11.10.4.4

Final Ranking

11.10.4.5

General and Administrative Facilities

11.3.2

General Standards for clothing

11.5.1

General Target Requirements

11.3.4

Hearing Protection

11.2.5Height of Competition Targets

11.3.4.6

Individual ISSF Competition

11.9.1

Indoor Range Light Requirements (Lux)

11.3.5Late Arrival by Athlete

11.10.4.5

Loading Stand

11.3.11

Malfunctions

11.12.1

Mixed Pairs Competition

11.9.3Mixed Pairs Events Sequence

11.9.3.2

Mixed Team Competition

11.9.2Mixed Team Events Sequence

11.9.2.2

Movement or Oscillation Reduction Systems

11.4.1.3

Offence/Violation Penalties (disqualification, penalty 30 / 120 sec.)

11.8.2.5

Palm Rests

11.4.3.5

Pellet Holder

11.4.1.7

Personnel are forward of the firing line

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Pistol Grips

11.4.1.4 /11.4.3.6

Post-Competition Testing

11.5.3

Production and Music

11.10.4.6

Qualification Heats

11.10.4.2

Range Commands

11.2.3Ranges and other Facilities

11.3.1

Rifle Racks

11.3.4.7

Rifle Handling (Safety Regulation)

11.2.2

Rifle remains in the Rifle Rac

11.8.2.3

Rifle Specifications

11.4.2

Rifle Standards for all Target Sprint Rifles

11.4.1

Rifles unloaded and in save direction

11.2.2.3

Rules for a fair competition

11.8.2.4

COMPETITION SEQUENCE

11.8.2.3

Safety Flags / muzzle covers

11.2.2.2

Shooting Box or Bag

11.5.2.3

Shooting Gloves

11.5.1.3

Shooting Positions

11.8.1

Shooting Range for Target Sprint Competitions (Air Rifle)

11.3.3.10

Shooting Range Firing Line and Firing Points

11.3.3.11

Shooting Target Hits

11.8.2.2

Sights

11.4.1.6 /11.5.2.2

Start and Finish Zones

11.3.3.3

Target and Hit Zone

11.3.4.4

Target Sprint General

11.1.2

Targets

11.3.4.3

The Running Course

11.3.3.5

The Running Distance.

11.3.3.7

Venue Design

11.3.3Visor or Cap

11.5.2.4

Weights

11.4.3.4

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