Masters - International
Shooting Championship
The Cousebook for the Match
is available here
Complete Directions are available in the
Cousebook
THE HANDGUN
ACTION EVENT
(From the Cousebook)
GENERAL:
The Action Event consists of 45 targets,
arrayed in three Stages of five scored targets each, each
Stage run three times. The shooter may not fire more than
six shots during any single run.
TARGETS:
Targets are 3/8"-thick hinged steel plates.
Target sizes, shapes, and heights vary from Stage to Stage.
Distances vary from 9 to 20 yards. Targets are set to fall
upon receiving a center hit from ammunition having a
minimum USPSA power factor of 125.00.
AMMUNITION:
The minimum caliber is .32. Power factor
(bullet weight x velocity - 1000) of match loads must meet
minimum USPSA floor of 125.00, and may not exceed USPSA
power factor of 175.00.
FIREARM:
Any centerfire pistol or revolver. There are no
restrictions on firearm configuration. The same gun must be
used for all three stages.
SIGHTS:
No restrictions; except, sighting devices that require
accessory devices that are not mounted upon or directly
supported by the firearm, are not allowed.
HOLSTERS:
AII holsters must be mounted on a waistbelt. The gunbelt
must pass through belt loops at waist level, or, be firmly
attached at the same level to an underbelt, which must pass
through belt loops at waist level. (Women may move the
loops to hip bone level.) All tie-down rigs are prohibited.
If the holster is equipped with a retaining device it must
be engaged until the shooter begins to draw. Holsters must
be constructed or worn in such a way that a shot
accidentally tired while drawing or reholstering would not
strike a distance greater than one yard behind or to the
sides of the shooter. The trigger may not be exposed in a
position that could be operated by the finger while
holstered.
POSITIONS:
The competitor starts in the shooting box, hands raised
(wrists shoulder high), gun loaded, holstered in ready
condition.
COURSE OF FIRE:
STAGE I: "OVERLAPPED" Three 12-inch round plates, set at
increasing heights in a row running directly away from the
shooter, with two 8-inch round plates positioned directly
in front of the first and third 12-inch plates in the row.
STAGE II: "SIXPACK" Six 8-inch round plates in two stacked
evenly spaced rows of three each (like the top of a
sixpack). The bottom row of three are 24" high to their
bottom edges, at 12 yards; the top row of three are 48"
high to their bottom edges, at 13 yards.
STAGE III: "INSIDE OUT” One 12-inch-axis diamond plate; two
12-inch-diameter round plates. and two 12-inch-side square
plates.
The diamond plate is at 10 yards, 16" high to bottom edge,
positioned center relative to the shooting box. The two
round plates are at 10 yards, 16" high to bottom edges,
positioned 8 feet to the right and left of the center line.
The- two square plates are at 20 yards, positioned to be
evenly spaced between the outer and middle closer targets
on each side when viewed from the shooting box, 56" high to
bottom edges.
THE HANDGUN
LONG RANGE EVENT
GENERAL:
45 targets, 45 shots maximum. A total of three Stages, each
containing one 10-round Phase and one 5-round Phase.
AMMUNITION:
Minimum caliber 6mm (.243 inch). No armor-piercing or
tracer rounds allowed. The same cartridge chambering must
be used throughout the Event; however, the competitor may
use varied loadings of that cartridge. In pistols equipped
with a magazine, no more than five (5) rounds, including
any round in the chamber, may be loaded at any time during
the firing sequence.
FIREARM:
General: Any pistol or revolver as defined by Section
179.11 of Title 27 Code of Federal Regulations; "having a
short stock designed to be gripped by one hand and at an
angle to and extending below the line of the bore." The
same, gun must be used throughout the Event (see General
Rule 20).
Barrel length: The barrel (measured from muzzle end of the
rifled bore to the breech face) may not exceed 15 inches.
Overall length of firearm including sight system may not
exceed 25 inches.
SIGHTS:
Only one optical sight may be used. "See-through" mounts
enabling the use of metallic sights as backup for optics
are permitted. The total height of the entire sighting
system may not raise the uppermost sightline more than 2.50
inches above the centerline of the bore. The sight radius
or overall length of the entire sighting system may not
exceed 15 inches. Sighting devices that require accessory
devices that are - hot mounted upon or directly supported
by the firearm, are not allowed.
TARGETS:
Targets are steel discs, in diameters of 12, 9 and 6
inches. Target weights are 23,13 and 7 lbs. respectively.
Targets are set at distances of 75, 100, 150, and 200
meters
SCORING:
Each target knocked down in correct match sequence shall
score one point. Targets must be toppled (knocked
completely over) to score. Turned or tipped targets still
upright do not score. A target knocked completely off the
target stand which lands upright on the ground surface is a
score. A target knocked down by a ricochet shall score.
COURSE OF FIRE
STAGE I (STANDING): At start signal shooter will
alternately engage five six-inch targets at 75 meters and
five nine-inch targets at 100 meters for a total of 10
targets in 90 seconds. There will then be a 30 second
interval and the shooter will engage five 6inch targets,
staggered elevations, at 100 meters in 60 seconds.
STAGE II (FREESTYLE): At start signal shooter will
alternately engage five six-inch targets at 100 meters and
five 12-inch targets at 200 meters for a total of 10
targets in 90 seconds. There will then be a 30 second
interval and the shooter will engage five six-inch targets,
staggered elevations, at 200 meters in 60 seconds.
STAGE III (FREESTYLE & STANDING): At start signal
shooter will alternately engage five six-inch targets at
150 meters and five nine-inch targets at 200 meters for a
total of 10 targets in 90 seconds; freestyle. There will
then be a 30 second interval and the shooter will engage
five 12-inch targets, staggered elevations, at 150 meters
in 60 seconds; standing.
THE HANDGUN
PRECISION EVENT
GENERAL:
45 targets, 45 shots maximum. A total of three Stages
containing three Phases of five targets each. A competitor
may tire no more than five shots during each Phase.
FIREARM & AMMUNITION:
Any.22 Long Rifle caliber rimfire pistol or revolver. The
same gun must be use d throughout the Event (see General
Rule 20).
GRIPS:
The grip, or any part of the firearm, may not be extended
or constructed in any way which would give any support
beyond the hand. The wrist must remain absolutely free and
visible when the pistol is held in the firing position. No
part of the grip or accessory may encircle the hand. Upward
curvature of the heel of the grip may not exceed one inch.
Adjustable grips are permitted as long as they conform to
the dimensions described.
SIGHTS:
No restrictions; except, sighting devices that require
accessory devices that are not mounted upon or directly
supported by the firearm, are not allowed.
TARGETS:
Olympic Biathlon style, apertures adjustable to 1.77" and
4.5". Aiming areas are black. Fired at distances of 25
meters and 50 meters.
SHOOTING POSITION:
Standing position only as defined in the current NRA Pistol
Rules. The shooter stands with the gun held in one hand
only, the other hand and arm being used in no way to
support the gun or any of its parts; shooter's clothing,
body and gun are clear of artificial support. No portion of
the shooter's body or clothing may rest upon or touch the
ground in advance of the firing line, or touch the bench.
MATCH PROCEDURE:
The shooter begins with the gun held approximately 45
degrees below horizontal, touching the ready pad on the
shooting bench. Targets may be engaged in any sequence.
Targets hit by shots fired after the expiration of the time
limit shall not score. A competitor may not fire more than
five shots per phase. If more than five (5) shots are fired
in any phase, one point (target) will be deducted from the
shooter's score for that phase, for each excessive shot. In
no case will a score tor any phase be less than zero. There
are no alibis allowed.
DUEL SEQUENCE:
In the Duel (pronounced "Due-ell") Phase, the shooter has
three (3) seconds in which to raise the gun and fire one
(1) shot when the 'Fire' signal sounds. At the end of three
seconds a 'Cease Fire' signal sounds, followed by a seven
(7) second delay during which time the shooter must return
the gun to the Ready Position until the next 'Fire' signal
sounds. The sequence repeats for five shots.
COURSE OF FIRE:
Stage I Phase 1 Five 4.5"
targets at 25, meters in 60 seconds
Phase 2 Five 4.5" targets at 25 meters in 30 seconds
Phase 3 Five 4.5" targets at 25 meters in 10 seconds
Stage 2 Phase 1 Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 90
seconds.
Phase 2 Five 4.5" targets at 25 meters, duel style. (Gun
must be returned to Start Position between each shot.)
Phase 3 Five 1.77" targets at 25 meters in 60 seconds.
Stage 3 Phase 1 Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 60
seconds.
Phase 2 Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 30 seconds.
Phase 3 Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 120 seconds
