4.3 IPSC Approved Targets (Metal)
The following dictate the approved metal based targets and their specifications for IPSC matches.
4.3.1 Metal Target Rules
Metal targets have many safety requirements which must be adhered to for safety and to standardise the match for all competitors.
4.3.1.1 Stable Metal Targets
Metal targets and no-shoots which can accidentally turn edge-on or sideways when hit are expressly prohibited. Using them may result in withdrawal of IPSC sanction.
4.3.1.2 Failed Metal Targets
Metal targets and no-shoots which a Range Officer deems have fallen or overturned due to being hit on the apparatus supporting them, or for any other accidental reason (e.g. wind action, a ricoshet, being hit solely by a shotgun wad etc.), will be treated as range equipment failure (see Rule 4.6.1).
4.3.1.3 Metal Scoring Zones
Metal targets and no-shoots do not have a non-scoring border.
4.3.1.4 Scoring Metal Targets
Scoring metal targets must be shot and fall or overturn to score.
Metal targets and no-shoots must be shot and fall, overturn or self-indicate to score.
4.3.2 IPSC Poppers
Poppers are metal targets which are naturally standing on a hinge which fall when shot with enough kinetic energy.
4.3.2.1 IPSC Popper Specifications
IPSC Poppers and IPSC Mini Poppers are both approved metal targets designed to recognise power, and must be calibrated as specified in Appendix C1.
Appendix C14.3.3 IPSC Plates
Plates are metal targets which are naturally standing with little support which fall when shot.
4.3.3.1 IPSC Plates Specifications
Metal plates of various sizes may be used (see Appendix C3).
Metal plates of various sizes may be used (see Appendix C3). It is recommended that the minimum dimensions are 15 cm Ø / 15×15 cm at distances less than 100 meters, 20 cm Ø / 20×20 cm at distances from 100 to 200 meters, and 30 cm Ø / 30×30 cm above 200 meters. Metal targets in the general size and shape of authorised paper targets may also be used.
Metal plates of various sizes may be used (see Appendix C3). Metal targets in the general size and shape of authorised paper targets may also be used.
4.3.3.2 Calibrating Metal Plates
Metal plates do not recognise power and are not subject to calibration or calibration challenges.
Metal plates do not recognise power and are not subject to calibration or calibration challenges. If a metal plate has been adequately and directly hit (i.e. with a full bullet diameter) but it fails to fall or overturn, a Range Officer may declare range equipment failure and order the competitor to reshoot the course of fire, after the faulty plate has been rectified.
Not applicable.
4.3.3.3 Using Metal Plates In Stage Design
Metal plates must not be used exclusively in a course of fire. At least one authorised scoring paper target or scoring popper (in addition to any paper or metal no-shoots), must be included in each course of fire.
Metal plates which fail to fall or overturn when initially hit, but which fall or overturn when hit with a subsequent shot, are not subject to a reshoot.
4.3.3.4 Use Of Metal Plates (Rifle Only)
Metal plates must not be used exclusively in a course of fire. At least one authorised scoring paper target or scoring popper (in addition to any paper or metal no-shoots), must be included in each course of fire.
4.3.4 No-Shoots
No-shoots are paper or metal targets that incur penalties when hit. These targets can be a part of a stage design to increase stage complexity and/or difficulty.
4.3.4.1 Metal No-Shoot Usage
Metal no-shoot poppers and plates may be designed to fall or overturn when hit, or may be designed to remain upright. In either case, they must, it hit, be repainted during the scoring process, failing which subsequent competitors must not be penalised for hits visible on the surface.
Metal no-shoot poppers and plates, must be shot and fall, overturn or self-indicate to score. If hit they should be repainted during the scoring process.
4.3.4.2 Authorised Metal No-Shoot Designs
Metal no-shoots in the general size and shape of authorised paper targets may be used.
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