4-H Shooting Sports Competitions

The shooting sports program is one of the fastest growing projects in Illinois 4-H. The program offers five disciplines of focus: archery, rifle, shotgun, pistol, and wildlife/hunting. For some teens, shooting sports is the one reason they joined and stayed in 4-H during those busy high school years. Illinois currently offers competition in three areas: Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun.

2018 State Shoots

Archery - September 8 – Pekin Archery Club - Pekin, IL
Shotgun –September 15 – Bunker Hill Shooting Park, 11374 Prairie Dell Rd, Bunker Hill, IL 62014
Rifle/Pistol – September 29 and 30 – Central Illinois Precision Shooters, 6125 County Rd 1175 N, Bloomington, IL 61705

General Rules

Upon arrival to the property, please take your equipment and ammunition/arrows to the registration site. All shotguns, air rifles, small bore (.22) rifles and compound bows must be unloaded, cased or similar. Recurve bows must be unstrung.

Since each State Shoot will fall on a different Saturday, eligible 4-H members will now be able to compete in multiple state events rather than only one.

Entry Requirements

Eligibility: The state shoot is open to youth who will be 4-H members during the 2018-19 4-H year and are members of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H Club in their county.
Minimum Age: Youth must be at least 14 years of age by Jan. 1, 2019.
Maximum Age for State Contest: Youth cannot be 19 years of age or older by Sept. 1, 2018.
Maximum Age for National Team: Youth cannot be 19 years of age by Jan. 1, 2019. Youth in their last year of 4-H who were 18 on Sept. 1, 2018, but who turn 19 in September, October, November, or December of 2018 may participate in the state contest but cannot be selected for the national contest

Our State Shoots are intended to provide an opportunity for our Illinois 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout Illinois. First, we wish to provide a very safe environment and expect that all participants follow all rules and polices of the State Shooting events. The events that will be offered at the State Shoots are difficult as they are the same events that the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships offer. The events will also provide the opportunity to select State Teams that will compete at Nationals in June 24-29, 2018, in Grand Island, NE.

By entry to this Illinois state shooting event the participant, parent and certified leader/instructor is verifying that the youth has demonstrated basic safety, and possess basic knowledge and skills required to participate in this State event. Any participant, which, in the opinion of the range official, does not exhibit this basic knowledge and skill set, will be excused from the competition.

Registration for all three State Shoots will be done electronically. Each State Shoot you are participating in, you must register separately. All fees must be paid by credit card at the time of registration.

The Emergency Youth Medical form, Agreement to Assume Risk forms, and Photo Release must be brought to the registration site by the participants – for each event. The individual electronic registration forms and appropriate fees are to be sent back electronically when completed. Following the registration deadline, counties that have youth registered will be contacted to verify the participants’ eligibility (enrolled in the project and in good standing in the 4-H Club)

Each contestant must also meet any and all other requirements set by the State Shooting Sports Advisory Committee, State Coordinator or requirements set forth by their County for eligibility to compete in State contests.

Safety

Any violations of accepted safety rules are grounds for immediate disqualification. No Warning Required! Each participant, coach, range personnel, or parent on the firing line will also wear appropriate eye and/or ear protection for all shooting events. Alway stay outside any staked yellow caution taped area!

Eye Protection – shooting glasses or equivalent prescription glasses are required for all events involving air or powder driven projectiles. They are recommended for archery as well but are not required. ISU or UIT glasses may be worn only if both eyes are adequately protected. All persons on or near the firing line are required to have eye protection.
Ear Protection – In any event where noise is a recognized hazard to future hearing (i.e. if it goes ‘bang’) hearing protection is required of all persons on or near the ranges. Ear plugs or head style ear muffs may be worn at the discretion of the shooter, range officer or coach: but proper hearing protection is required. Such equipment may be used in air or archery events if the shooter desires, but is not required.
Cased Requirement: All firearms, air guns, and bows, must be in case at all times – range officials will give the final command for uncasing. Recurve bows to be unstrung.
Open and Empty: All firearms will remain open and empty until the shooter is on the range and the command to load or fire, is given.
Indicators: Safety Procedure for Air Rifle, and Smallbore Rifle – while in the case and when brought to the firing line. Air rifles shall have a weed eater string (of bright color) in the barrel and protruding a minimum of six inches out of the muzzle and out of the action (Clear barrel indicator-CBI). Small bore rifles should use some type of Open Bolt Indicators (OBI).
Muzzle Control: Shooters must maintain control of their muzzles at all times. Firearms must be carried in the muzzle up position whenever uncased on the range unless the action is hinged and broken open. Regardless of condition, muzzles may not be pointed toward or rested upon any part of the body of the shooter or another person. Violation of this rule may result in a warning, disqualification from a round, or disqualification from a match.
Audio headphones or ear pieces and cell phones are not permitted on the firing line or the field. Once an individual or team is called to compete, ear pieces or headphones must be removed and remain off during the competition. Spectators should also be sensitive to the shooters and turn off ringtones when near the competition.
Range officials have the right to check all firearms and archery equipment prior to its use in competition to determine that it meets qualifications and/or that it is safe. Equipment determined to be unsafe will not be allowed on the range.

Equipment: Contestants are responsible for providing their own ammunition, equipment, safety glasses and ear protection. ‘Own equipment’ could mean personal, county or other means of using equipment. The State 4-H Shooting Sports Program will not be offering equipment. Some equipment borrowing will be allowed. (Shotgun shells - 12 and 20 gauges will be available for purchase at the facility, if not bringing your own. )

Spotters: Use of spotters - check individual shooting disciplines.

Dress Code: Participants are expected to dress appropriately. Team uniforms or shirts with the use of the 4-H logo are encouraged, but not required. Both young people and adults should wear attire appropriate for the weather while remaining modest and socially acceptable.

All shooters and coaches should remember that their photographs may be taken or an individual be asked to interview for the media. Remember that you represent all of 4-H Shooting Sports - Make it a positive image. Clothing with alcohol or tobacco advertisements, sexual connotations, inflammatory & other inappropriate messages or images as determined by match officials are prohibited. No open toed shoes are permitted on the firing line. The footwear must completely cover the foot. Crocs, flip flops, sandals, etc. are not permitted.

Disabilities/Special Needs: In the event that any participant is physically incapable of complying with the general rules or specified discipline rules, the event staff will make every reasonable effort to accommodate that individual, allowing them to compete. Any accommodation made must not jeopardize range safety. Specific arrangements must be made and approved IN ADVANCE, prior to pre-registration, with the State Coordinator. The Chief Range Officer must also be notified prior to relay on the day of the state shoot.

County Teams/Squads: Counties may have as many individuals as they desire within the shooting events. Teams/squads will consist of 4 individuals. In the event a county has more competitors in a discipline category than required to fill a team then the county may have more than one team/squad. High team/4-H Club scores will be based on the scores from the top four, 4-H Club shooters from the 4-H Club.

Scoring: Individual scores will be tabulated at the completion of each event. When possible, scores will be posted as targets are scored and tabulated. Please leave scoring personnel alone so scores can be posted as soon as possible. After targets are scored, youth shooters may review under supervision of the scorer. Each shooting discipline scoring system will be determined by the State 4-H Planning Committee.

Appeals/challenges - Scoring: Competitors only (not adults) may challenge their score in an event. Score keepers will not listen to an adult only the shooter. The first challenge must be done within 30 minutes of the announcement or final posting of scores. If not satisfied after the ruling on the challenge, the shooter must immediately ask to appeal. That appeal will be handled by the Chief Range Officer and/or the Chief Scorer. No scoring challenges are allowed after targets leave the official scoring area unless at the specific request of the range official.

Other grievances should first be addressed to the line officer or range officer – by the shooter NOT by an adult. The Chief Range officer will make a determination on the grievance. A final appeal of a decision or ruling by a Chief Range Officer must be directed to the match director within 30 minutes of the ruling and must be accompanied by a $50 fee. If the appeal is upheld and the decision reversed, the $50 will be returned. If not, the $50 stays with Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports.

Spectator Interference: Disruption or interference by parents, coaches or other individuals will not be permitted; this includes parents hovering over the scorers. There is no contact/discussion allowed with the participant by the coach, parents, or anyone during the shooting activity. Sanctions ranging from a warning to ejection from the grounds or disqualification of an entire team will be imposed for interference with the operation of the match or disruption of the events on a firing line or field. Every effort will be made to keep these events fair, child-centered and positive.

Coach Removal: 4-H reserves the right to remove any coach from the range or firing line in the event that his or her behavior is deemed detrimental or distracting to their own shooter or others. Coaches should remain positive and supportive being careful not to disrupt other shooters. In the event that a coach is removed from the firing line, another coach may substitute for him/her at the discretion of the range officer.

Sharing of Equipment: Sharing equipment is allowed, but no more than two people on a team may share a piece of equipment. This is an allowance that helps those teams and individuals with limited resources, while at the same time, helps match efficiency by limiting the number of relays that must be conducted.

Alcohol/Tobacco Policy: No alcoholic beverages may be consumed on the grounds during this event. The use of tobacco is also prohibited. Violation of this policy is ground for ejection from the premises.

Archery Shoot

Archery Shoot

Rules

For safety and consideration to others, all participants will abide by accepted safety rules and all specific range and event rules or they will be disqualified. Enforcement of these rules is the responsibility of the Range Officer and Range Master.

Equipment: Bows and Accessories – (for all archery events) All types of bows (except foot-bows and crossbows) are permitted, i.e., long bows, recurve, takedown, stick bows, and compound bows.

Maximum peak draw weight - 60 pounds.
String peeps and optical/magnified sights are permitted (except for traditional recurve). Sights that project a laser image onto the target are not allowed.
Stabilizers – any length, no restrictions.
A mechanical release must be used in Compound Release event; for all other shooting events the use of fingers, finger tab, shooting glove is permitted. A chew strap may be used in place of fingers when applicable.
All bows are to be in a case of some sort prior to being called to the line. Recurve bows are to be brought unstrung and will be strung when on the line. Bows not being used will be cased and kept in the staging area prior to being called to the firing line.

Equipment: Arrows - (for all archery events)

All arrows shall be equipped with target or field points. NO HUNTING POINTS.
Point must be the same size as the shaft or only slightly over size. External inserts are allowed. If unsure whether your arrows meet the requirement, please check with meet officials prior to the event.
Shafts - aluminum, fiberglass, graphite, carbon, and other manufactured and commercially available shafts are allowed.
A minimum of 8 matching arrows (same length, weight, shaft & fletching color) is recommended. More is better as arrows can be damaged or lost.

A quiver is required and must be used by each archer. Arrows will not be permitted to lie on the ground. Hip mounted quivers are preferred; bow mounted or portable/ ground (arrow tube) quivers are permissible.

Equipment (upon the decision of the Range Officer/s) will be inspected and approved prior to shooting.

Shooters will straddle the firing line for FITA event

County teams are to be selected from the top four scores within each competitive category. Counties with fewer than 4 contestants will not be eligible for team awards.

All shooters will start and finish each end during the scoring period allowed except in the case of equipment failure. A shooter whose equipment has failed must notify a range officer and will be allotted 20 minutes for repair. The archer will be allowed to shoot any arrows not completed - after the final end. One practice end (5 arrows) will be allowed after the repair is completed and before scoring continues. If equipment is not repaired within allotted time, the shooter must take score before the equipment failure. NOTE: Lost or broken arrows will not be considered equipment failure; bring adequate number of arrows.

Scoring

Scoring will be done at the completion of each end while the arrows are in the targets. Practice ends will not be scored. Scoring will be done by appointed scoring officials…unless otherwise noted herein or announced on the day of the competition. The archer should check and verify that the scorer has recorded each arrow’s score correctly. If the archer and the scorer cannot agree on the score, an appeal should be made.
All scores may be appealed to Range Officer. Appeals should be made immediately by the archer. Once an arrow is pulled, there can be no challenges.
NO ARROWS OR TARGETS MAY BE TOUCHED UNTIL SCORED. Any arrow or target touched before scored will be scored as a zero.
Tie scores will be broken by the number of “X’s”. An “X” is scored when the shaft touches the inner most circle of the target, the “X” ring.
Witnessed bounce-outs or arrows that pass completely through the target will be re-shot. A dropped arrow may be replaced by a spare arrow, if the dropped arrow is within 10 feet of the shooting line. Under no condition is an archer to step in front of the shooting line to retrieve an arrow.

No harassment of an archer, by anyone, will be tolerated. If done by another archer, they will be disqualified and may be ejected from the archery range. If done by a spectator, the spectator will be ejected.

Score keepers are not allowed to give out scores. Please don’t ask nor interfere with their work. The line scores and standing will be posted as soon as they become available.

Any rules not covered in these rules will be determined by the NFAA rule book or F.I.T.A. rulebook as appropriate.

ARCHERY EVENTS

September 8, 2018 – Panther Creek Bow Hunter Club, Chatham, IL

Registration fee $25.00 covers lunch, t-shirt, expendables

Both shooting disciplines of recurve and compound will shoot the same set of events Recurve and compound will be two separate award events.

3-D and Field will be held in the morning and will be split with groups shooting Field and 3-D at the same time and switching when completed - FITA will be held after lunch.
FITA – Will shoot 2 ends of six arrows; Field will shoot 8 targets 4 arrows per target; and 3-D will shoot 16 targets with 1 arrow per target.
Required equipment – must have to shoot: arm guards, finger tabs or releases, and closed toe shoes will be required.

ARCHERY EVENTS:

Shooting Event 1- FITA Round (½ FITA) – Recurve and Compound

Targets – 122 cm, full color FITA targets
Target distances of 50, 40 and 30 meters in that order
3 ends of six arrows from 50 meters (see* below)
6 ends of three arrows from 40 meters (see* below)
Time limit – 4 minutes per 6 arrow end and 2.5 minutes per 3 arrow end
Scoring – 10 points to one point from center outward. Compound will score inner 10’s as X’s. Ties broken by the number of 10’s first, then X’s, #9’s, #8’s, etc. until tie/s broken. Scoring is determined by the position of the shaft I relationship to the scoring rings. The shaft must touch the scoring ring of the higher score in order to score the higher value
NBG Rules – World Archery Organization

Shooting event 2- 3-D – Recurve and Compound

Target – 3-D targets as selected and placed by committee
Distance – unmarked from 5 to 50 yards. Recurve maximum of 40 yards – Compound – 50 yards.
Number of targets to be determined– one arrow per target (see* below)
Groups of 3-5 shooters will be designated from different counties and will stagger shooting order at each target. 2 minutes time limit to shoot once archer has approached shooting stake.
IBI Scoring procedure dependent on types pf 3-D target. 11 points center ring shot; 10 points 12 ring if target has 12 ring, or an inner 10 ring; 10 points for 10 ring; 8 points for 8 ring; 5 points any other body shot; 0 for misses, bounce outs or pass throughs. Ties broken by highest number of 11’s, then 10’s, etc.
NBG Rules – IBO
Timed event and time limit for lost arrow.

Shooting event 3– Field Round (1/2 Field) – Recurve and Compound

NFAA targets of sizes selected by the management and appropriate to the course
DISTANCE Marked distances within the range of 5 to 60 yards COURSE OF FIRE 7-8 targets with, 4 arrows per target
TIME LIMIT Participants will move through the course expeditiously and avoid delays
SCORING 5, 4, 3 from the center outward. Tie breaks will be greatest #X’s, then #5’s, #4” s, #3’s.

Participants may glass the target prior to shooting but must maintain the time limit of 2 minutes. No shooter may glass the target after taking his/her shot. No adjustments of sights will be allowed once shooter has drawn and letdown.

(Please be aware that the number of shots being taken by 4-H’ers in all disciplines is subject to change dependent on the numbers of participants –determined by State 4-H Shoot Planning Committee.)

ARCHERY EQUIPMENT STANDARD

Recurve/Longbows

Permitted: One adjustable sight pin or mechanical pins may be used, clicker and kisser buttons permitted. 4-H’ers may have as many site pins as deemed necessary. Torque compensators permitted. 60 lb. maximum draw weight.

Not Permitted: String peeps and release aids.

Compound

Permitted:Release aids, string peeps, optical sights, spirit levels. 60 lb. maximum draw. Multiple sight pins allowed.

Not Permitted: Overdraws may not place the arrow rest further than 6 cm from the pivot of the bow.

Arrows for both recurve and compound

Must meet AMO minimum weight standard: 6 grains arrow weight per pound bow peak draw weight. No arrow larger 27/64ths in diameter.

Agenda

Archery September 8, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Registration

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – General Safety Program/Pledges

9:15/9:30 a.m. –– Shooting begins

Noon - Lunch Break

Shooting Resumes

Shooting ends around 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Awards Program

Shotgun Shoot

Shotgun Shoot

Shotgun Shoot Rules

September 15, 2018, Brittany Shooting Park, Bunker Hill. IL

Registration fee - $50.00 covers, lunch, t-shirt, 100 clays, building fee, etc.

RULES

(Shells - 12 and 20 gauges available for purchase on facility, if not bringing your own. NO RELOADS PERMITTED

Equipment

12, 16, 20, 28, and .410 gauges of Shotguns are accepted. 10 gauge is not allowed.

Release triggers are not allowed.
Eye and ear protection and a shell pouch are required and must be provided by the shooter.
Case - Shotguns are to be cased and to remain in a case until directed to uncase by range officials. Cased shotguns and ammunition are to be brought to assigned ‘armory’ upon arrival on grounds for safety inspection and storage.

Safety

Muzzle Control: Shooters must maintain control of their muzzles at all times. Firearms must be carried in the muzzle up position whenever uncased. Hinged actions may be carried, broke open, over the shoulder and with the muzzle(s) down and in front of the body…not with muzzle pointing backward. Regardless of condition, muzzles may not be pointed toward or rested upon any part of the body of the shooter or another person. NO resting of the muzzle on shoe or toe pad. Pads to rest muzzle on are permitted – but must be a pad on the ground…not any part of the body.
Action must be open & empty until at the shooting station and the shooter is ready to call for the target.
Shotguns are to be cased and to remain in a case until range official allows them to be racked (immediately prior to shooting). No handling is permitted until called to the field/station. Must be cased when moving between ranges.
Audio headphones or ear pieces are not permitted on the firing line or the field. Once an individual or team is called to compete, ear pieces or headphones must be removed and remain off during the competition.
Scheduling/squadding: Normally, a county squad of 5 will shoot together if requested. At the 4-H National Championship squads/teams of 4 are used. We will follow Nationals standard – 4 per squad. A county may have multiple squads. Counties wishing to squad their shooters must do so by identifying them on the electronic registration form. To do so type in the names of the other members of the squad. Shooters are expected to follow the schedule. If not present when called, the participant may be disqualified.
Match officials have the authority to inspect ammunition and make determination if ammo meets requirements.
Targets declared “no bird” or “no target” shall not be scored.
One lost target shall be scored on:
- Balk or failure of the gun to fire due to fault of the shooter (safety left on, failure to load a shell, etc.)
- If a shell having once misfired is used again and fails to fire the results shall be considered a fault on the part of the shooter and scored lost.
- Failure to load the shell into proper barrel for singles.

Scoring

Scoring will be done on the field/range. Challenges should be immediate. Shooters should challenge a ruling on the field immediately, if they feel a referee has missed a call. Once the next shooter has fired, the right of appeal is lost. The range officer in counsel with the scorer will decide the issue. The decision on the field is final and not subject to further appeal
Tie scores for the top 10 individual places, if needed, will be broken by a shoot off. Shoot-offs will be conducted at the completion of all entries. Individual - Determined by shoot-off.
- One round (25) from the 16-yard line. After one round at 16 yards and ties still exist, management may increase distance up to 21 yards for second round of 25. If ties still exist after second round, then management may increase distance up to 27 yards if required to break tie.
- If participant is not present for the shoot-off, he/she will receive the lowest placing of the tie.
- Team awards: Team placing will be determined by the total score of the highest four, 4-H Club individuals. Breaking of team ties will be determined by the score of the 4th place member, then 3rd, etc.
- Top 4 scores will determine team score - regardless of how individuals have been squadded. Depending on number of participants, a 4-H Club could have multiple “teams”.
- Disqualification: Participants not abiding by range rules, safety rules, and/or 4-H rules may be disqualified without warning and without recourse. 4-H range officials are responsible for the interpretation of rules and given sole responsibility/authority for the enforcement of said rules.

State Shoot

September 15, 2018 – Brittany Shooting Park, Bunker Hill, IL

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration –
9:00/9:15 – General Safety Program and Pledges
9:15/9:30 – Shooting Begins
Noon – Lunch
Shooting Resumes
Shooting ends around 4:00 p.m.
Awards program

A 4-H member will shoot 4 rounds of 25 of trap – 100 total.

Ammunition – shooter will provide their own ammunition (also available for purchase at facility). Ammunition must meet the requirements established by the Amateur Trap Association (ATA).
No load shall contain more than 1 1/8 ounces of shot. Shot size must be 7 ½ or smaller. Loads must not have a velocity of more than: 1290 fps with a maximum shot charge of 1 1/8 oz., or 1325 fps with a maximum shot charge of 1 oz., or 1350 fps with a maximum shot charge of 7/8 oz. (No Reloads Permitted)
A $25 $30 charge (which is included in registration fee) will be assessed to each shotgun participant to help pay for the 100+ clay targets for each shooter.
Match officials have the authority to inspect ammunition and make determination if ammo meets requirements.
Ties – tie scores will shoot rounds of 25 until ties are broken.

*Please be aware that those being selected for the Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun team, who will be competing at the National 4-H Invitational, will shoot the following on three separate days at National:

Day 1 – 100 rounds of trap
Day 2 – 100 rounds of skeet
Day 3 – 100 rounds of sporting clays

Rifle

Rifle

Air and Smallbore Rifle Rules

September 29, 2018 – Central Illinois Precision Shooters, Bloomington, Il.

Registration fee $30 covers: lunch, t-shirt, use of electronic scoring, facility fee, etc.

8 -9 a.m. – Registration
9 – 9:15 – General Safety Program/Pledges
9:15/9:30 – Shooting Begins
Noon – Lunch
Shooting Resumes
Shooting ends around 4-5 p.m.
Awards Program

Equipment/Gear - This is a Sporter Air Rifle match. Brands/models specifically excluded are: Anschutz, Walther, and Feinwerkbau. Other rifles meeting the criteria below are permitted.

Rifle - Any .177 caliber - pneumatic, spring air, compressed air or CO2 - rifle with a conventional appearance that is a common retail or readily available catalog item.
Weight - Total weight of rifle with sights and attachments (sling not included) may not be more than 7.5 pounds. Event officials reserve the right to weigh rifles.
Stock - The stock must have a conventional design and be symmetrically shaped so that either a right or left handed competitor can use it. The stock may be adjustable, but must remain the same in all three positions and may not be changed during a competition.
Sights – Open sights in Standard class. Fiber optic or “hi-viz” sights are permitted. Aperture or peep sights are used in Target class. No optical or optically-assisted (telescopic) sights that project an image on the target are permitted.
- Sling & Sling Swivel: A sling may be used in prone, sitting, and kneeling positions, but not for standing. The sling, no more than 1 ¼” in width, must be a simple web, leather or synthetic strap, with no padding, lining or special shaping. A sling swivel or hand stop that is attached to a rail in the fore-end may be used. The swivel may remain on the Sporter rifle in the standing position, but may not contact the left hand or glove when it remains on the rifle in that position.
Indicators - Safety Procedure for Air Rifle, and Smallbore Rifle – while in the case and when brought to the firing line. Air rifles shall have a weed eater string (of bright color) in the barrel and protruding a minimum of six inches out of the muzzle and out of the action (Clear barrel indicator-CBI). Small bore rifles should use some type of Open Bolt Indicators (OBI).
Clothing - Shooting jackets and special shooting pants are not permitted (with exception for Smallbore NRA Three Position – see specifics below)
Shoes - Special “shoes” such as used for precision target shooting are not permitted.
Glove - Any ordinary glove or shooting glove is permitted. There is no thickness limitation for Sporter class gloves, however the glove may not be so stiff or tight that it artificially supports or binds the wrist so that it cannot bend.
Shooting Mats – needed for prone position – cannot be used for a shooting rest.
Ammunition - Only .177 caliber lead pellets are allowed in this competition. Ammunition will need to be brought by the participant. Rifles and ammunition must be checked in with the Range Officer or designated range official immediately upon arrival at the check-in table/area. Failure to check ammunition will result in disqualification. Shooter-provided ammunition must be labeled/marked with the name of the shooter. Ammunition will be distributed to the shooter when on the firing line or as determined by Range Official.
Spotting equipment and spotter - is allowed, but must be provided by the shooter and dependent on individual events.

For award purposes, county teams will be selected from the top 4 scores from each 4-H Club. 4-H Clubs with fewer than four shooters registered will not be eligible for the team award, however all shooters are eligible for individual awards.

Time Limit - Each shooter must start and finish each target within the allowable time, except in the case of equipment failure. A shooter whose equipment has failed must notify the Chief Range Officer and will be allotted 20 minutes to repair equipment. If the equipment repair is allowed, the shooter will be excused from the current relay and range officials will re-schedule shooters for a later relay. All shots fired before equipment failure will count toward score. If equipment is not repaired within allotted time, shooter must take score before equipment failure

Scoring

A shot is given the score of the highest value scoring ring touched by that shot hole.
Excessive shots: If a bulls-eye has more than the correct number of shots, the competitor will be penalized 2 points for each excessive shot. If a target has more than the required number of shots, the value of highest scored shot(s) will be lost…unless a crossover has been reported.
Crossovers: (shooting at another person’s target). The person crossing over will lose the score on that shot. The target crossed onto will be scored using the highest point. Suspected crossovers should be immediately reported to the line officer.
Ties will be broken by the highest number of 10 points center shots or “X’s” …which is determined when the shot completely removes the 10 ring dot.

EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED for all shooters and any coaches or assistants on the firing line and must be provided by the individual.

For SAFETY consideration, all participants will abide by the Range Rules or they will be disqualified. Enforcement of these rules is the responsibility of the each Line Officer.

NRA Sporter Air Rifle Rule books (CA16320) will address rules not covered by state shooting sports rules. Rule book is also available online: http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/SAR/sar-book.pdf

State Shoot

Air Rifle will consist of two events – National Standard Three Position Sporter Rifle and Sporter Air Rifle Event (Standing). (The State 4-H Shoot Planning Committee and/or Event Officials reserves the right to limit/change the number of shots being fired in any event)

Event #1 National Standard Three Position –

DISTANCE/TARGETS

10 meters or 33 feet – For State Shoot – Orion 12 Bull Air Rifle Target. For National – Similar to AR 5/1

COURSE OF FIRE

3 x 10. 10 shots each position: prone, standing, and kneeling in that order; (30 record shots)

TIME LIMIT

Prone – 10 record shots in 15 minutes, Standing – 10 record shots in 15 minutes, Kneeling – 10 record shots in 15 minutes.

EQUIPMENT

.177 caliber air rifles may not exceed 7.5 pounds; metallic sights are permitted; trigger pull must be a minimum of 1.5 lbs. (Weighing of rifles and checking of trigger will be at the decision of the event officials)

APPROVED RIFLES

Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Daisy M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy M888/887 (CO2), Crosman M2000 (CO2), Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 & compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air) that has a non-adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate, and Champions Choice T-200 (compressed air with adjustable cheek piece and butt plate). See Rule 4.2.1

CLOTHING

Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not extend above the ankles. No boots are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. A pin or button may be used as a sling keeper in the prone or kneeling positions. Shooting shirts and 4-H shooting sports vests are permitted. (Please see Rule 4.3)

RULES

CMP 2012-2014 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 9th Edition v2

INFORMATION http://www.odcmp.com/3P/Rules.pdf

Event #2- Air Rifle Sporter Air Rifle Event (Standing)

DISTANCE

10 meters or 33 feet

COURSE OF FIRE

40 shots standing

TIME LIMIT

Two stages of 20 record shots one shot in 25 minutes.

EQUIPMENT

177 caliber air rifles under 7.5 pounds with metallic sights are permitted. Trigger pull must be a minimum of 1.5 lbs. (Weighing of rifles and checking of trigger will be at the decision of the event officials)

APPROVED RIFLES

Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Daisy M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy M888/887 (CO2), Crosman M2000 (CO2), Crosman CH 2009, Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air) that has a non-adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate, and Champions Choice T-200 (compressed air with adjustable cheek piece and butt plate).

CLOTHING

RULES

CMP 2012-2014 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 9th Edition v2 –except for course of fire as noted.

INFORMATION http://www.odcmp.com/3P/Rules.pdf

Please note that those selected to attend the National 4-H Shooting Sports in air rifle will also be required to shoot an NRA Sporter Air Rifle Silhouette class – so three shooting events at National – 3-Position, Sporter-Standing and Silhouette. Also please be very aware that it will take a pretty powerful air rifle to knock down the metal silhouettes using the .177 air rifle. Minimum total scoring at this State Shoot will also be considered for attending the National.

Small bore (.22) Rifle Rules

All small bore rifles are required to have the action open and a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) in place when the rifle is not being fired and is uncased. Cased rifles will be the last equipment brought to the range and the first to be removed from it.
Rifles and ammunition must be checked in at designated rifle area for safety inspection. Ammunition will be labeled with participant’s name and handed to participant upon Range Official once at firing line.
Equipment (rifles) allowed for events –found in individual events information
Ammunition – to be brought by participant and meet the following specs: .22 long rifle; 40 grain solid round nose bullet; 1250 fps or less.
Ear and eye protection: All shooters, coaches and spotters at the firing line are required to have eye and ear protection and must be provided by the individual.
NRA 3-Position, 50 feet matches
Rifle: Any rifle capable of firing standard velocity .22 rim fire ammunition is acceptable. No restrictions on weight, stock/barrel design or dimensions. Definition and pictures of the positions are included with these official rules or the NRA rulebook for small bore rifle. The three positions are: prone, standing and kneeling; and will be shot in that order.
Magazines – may be inserted into rifles - BUT – may not be loaded. Only single shots may be fired – rifle will need to be loaded for each shot taken.
Kneeling pads – may not be used for a rifle rest when shooting.
Please note that those selected to attend the National 4-H Shooting Sports in Smallbore rifle will also be required to shoot a Smallbore Rifle Silhouette class.

Small bore (.22 caliber) State Shoot

Small bore will consist of two events: NRA Three Position and CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle (The State 4-H Shoot Planning Committee reserves the right to limit/change the number of shots being fired in any event.)

Event #1 – Smallbore NRA Three-Position

TARGET

USA 50 at National – (For State Shoot – Orion 12 Bull 50 Foot Target)

RANGE

50 feet.

COURSE OF FIRE

10 shots in each position – prone, standing, and kneeling – in that order at 50 feet 30 record shots

TIME LIMIT

One (1) minute per record shot prone; two (2) minutes per record shot standing; and one and one-half (1-1/2) minutes per record shot kneeling.

EQUIPMENT

Any .22 caliber rimfire rifle chambered for .22 short, .22 long, or .22 long rifle cartridge may be used in smallbore 3-position; no restriction on barrel length, overall weight of rifle or accessories or overall weight of rifle and accessories other than those laid out in NRA Smallbore Three-Position Rifle Rules .

SIGHTS

Metallic sights only

AMMUNITION

Solid point (40 grains) standard velocity; match or target ammunition

RULES

NRA Smallbore Rifle Rules CR16750 (Revised April, 2013)

INFORMATION http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/SBR/sbr-book.pdf

Event #2 CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle

DISTANCE

50 feet

COURSE OF FIRE

30 shots for record

50 feet - prone position-5 shots, slow fire and 5 shots, rapid fire. Sitting or kneeling – 5 shots slow fire and 5 shots rapid fire.

25 feet - Standing - 5 shots slow fire and 5 shots rapid fire. Time Limit - Slow fire - 5 shots in 5 minutes; Rapid Fire - 5 shot string in 25 seconds for(semi-auto) or 30 seconds for manual repeater.

EQUIPMENT

Rifle: Overall weight of the rifle may not exceed 7.5 lbs., with sights. If sling is used; it may be removed when rifle is weighed.
Any type of action, semi-automatic or manually operated with a trigger pull of at least 3.0 lbs. (Weighing of rifles and checking of trigger will be at the decision of the event officials)
Stock: Must have standard Sporter stock constructed of wood or synthetic material. Thumbhole stocks, adjustable butt plates or cheek pieces, and rails or adjustable (moveable) sling swivels are not permitted.
Sling: Standard leather or web sling no wider than 1 1/4 inches may be used in the prone, sitting or kneeling positions. Must be fixed in at least one position. (rails with adjustable sling swivels are not permitted).
Sights: Open sights may be used; receiver sights or a scope not exceeding 6x magnification is permitted; the adjustment device on variable telescopes must be secured with tape or other similar means so that it cannot be changed during firing.
Barrel: In accordance with the intent of this event – Sporter rifle barrels only. Barrels of special composition (carbon) or non-factory styles (i.e. fluted) are not permitted.

RULES

Competition Rules for CMP Games, Rifle and Pistol Matches, 2nd Edition

INFORMATION http://www.thecmp.org/Competitions/CMPGamesRules.pdf

Please note that those selected to attend the National 4-H Shooting Sports in Smallbore rifle will also be required to shoot a Smallbore Silhouette Rifle event– so three shooting events at National – 3-Position, CMP Rimfire Sporter and Silhouette. Minimum total scoring at this State Shoot may also be considered for attending the National

Equipment: WE WILL NOT BE CHECKING TRIGGER PULL FOR RIFLES AT THIS EVENT. FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE ATTENDING NATIONALS, THE FOLLOWING WEIGHTS AND TRIGGER PULLS WILL BE THE RULE/POLICY. THOSE ATTENDING NATIONALS AND WANT TO KNOW IF THEIR RIFLE/S ARE IN COMPLIANCE MAY ASK JOE MILLER OR KURT WILLOUGHBY TO CHECK THEIR EQUIPMENT.

We may be weighing rifles so make sure your rifle/s are in compliance with the listed rules of the specific class. Air Rifles – 7.5 lbs. maximum with sights and attachments (sling not included) and a minimum of 1.5 lb. trigger pull

Smallbore – NRA Three-Position – no weight restrictions. CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle class - weight cannot exceed 7.5 lbs. including sights (sling not included). Trigger pull of at least 3.0 lbs.

A question was raised as to if red dot sights can be used – here is the response from the National Director for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Championship – “A red dot sight could be used but would be a disadvantage for the shooter – not a great choice. Typical optic for CMP is 6 power fixed or variable taped at 6x or less. If scope can go above 6x, it must be taped at 6x or less for the whole CMP event.”

Which brings up another issue/stumbling block. The allowance for using scopes for the Smallbore class CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle was intended for the National event which is shot at 25 and 50 yards. A choice had to be made as to whether to allow the use of the scopes at our State Shoot since we will be shooting at 50 feet. In order to provide our potential State Team members, the use of the scope or not, we have decided to allow them so that they can get the additional time using the scope. May not be the best scenario, but everyone will have the same opportunity to use the scope.

CLOTHING (Exception for Smallbore NRA Three Position – see below)

Clothing and footwear for both events for Air Rifle and for Smallbore CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle will be: Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not extend above the ankles. Shoes must be worn in all positions. No boots are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. Tight fitting under garments are not allowed such as Under Armour, etc.

For Smallbore NRA Three Position the following will apply: -

Gloves may be worn which do not form an artificial support.

3.11.2 Shooting Coats

They may be constructed of cloth, canvas, nylon, leather or any combination of these materials. They may be lined or unlined. The lining may be smooth or quilted. There may be elbow pads, a shoulder pad and a sling pad made of non-slip material.

3.11.3 Shooting Trousers

They may be constructed of cloth, canvas, nylon, leather or any combination of these materials. They may be lined or unlined. The lining may be smooth or quilted. There may be knee and seat reinforcements that may be made of a non-slip material.

3.12 Padding

Shoulder pads, sling pads and elbow pads may be worn while shooting, provided they are constructed so as not to pro-vide artificial support. A button, hook or strap may be placed on the sleeve of the shooting coat to support the sling loop that is placed on the upper arm.

Awards

Ribbons – Participation ribbons will be given to all 4-H participants. Ribbons, various colors, (printed 1^st to 10^th) place will also be awarded to the top 10 individuals in shotgun, archery recurve, archery compound, air rifle, and small bore rifle.

Trophies or Belt Buckles – will be awarded to the top 5 individuals in:

Top Individual – Shotgun
Top Individual – Archery Compound
Top Individual – Archery Recurve
Top Individual – Air Rifle
Top Individual – Small bore Rifle

Plaques – will be awarded to top five 4-H Clubs in: (top 4 individual scores from 4-H Clubs will compose teams)

Top Shotgun 4-H Club Team
Top Compound Archery 4-H Club Team
Top Recurve Archery 4-H Club Team
Top Smallbore Rifle 4-H Club Team
Top Air Rifle 4-H Club Team

Travelling Trophy – A ‘travelling” trophy will be awarded to the top 4-H Club who demonstrates the best overall/accumulative score in 4 of the 5 events of archery recurve, archery compound, air rifle, small bore rifle and shotgun. 4-H clubs will choose the 4 events they wish to be scored. (For this our first year, accumulative score will be composed of the 4 ‘best’ teams representing the 4-H Club (top 3 individual scores will compose the ‘team’ – as the event grows the top 4 scores will compose teams. Only one score can be used per shooting event – i.e. – a 4-H club cannot use two scores from shotgun – only the one. If a 4-H Club wins the overall score for three consecutive years, they keep the trophy/plaque. Adjustment to scoring of disciplines may be required to determine winner.

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