8.2 Competitor Ready Condition
The following rules designate when the competitor is under the direct command of a Range Officer.
8.2.1 Firearm Ready Condition
The firearm is prepared, made safe and held or placed as specified in the written stage briefing, and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant Division.
8.2.2 Competitor Ready Condition
The competitor assumes the start position as specified in the written stage briefing. Unless otherwise specified, the competitor must stand erect, facing downrange, with the handgun loaded and holstered, and arms hanging naturally by the sides (see Appendix E2). A competitor who attempts or completes a course of fire where an incorrect start position was used may be required by a Range Officer to reshoot the course of fire.
Appendix E2Unless specified in the written stage briefing, the competitor’s stance prior to the commencement of the course of fire must be standing erect, with the rifle in the ready condition, held in both hands, stock touching the competitor at hip level, barrel parallel to the ground, trigger guard downwards, muzzle pointing downrange and with the fingers outside the trigger guard. This applies to all rifle ready conditions, unless otherwise specified in the written stage briefing.
The competitor’s stance prior to the commencement of the course of fire will be as specified in the written stage briefing. See below:
8.2.2.1 Firearm Ready Position Rule 1
Unless otherwise stated in the written stage briefing holding the gun upside down is not acceptable.
Standing erect with the shotgun in the ready condition held in both hands, stock touching the competitor at hip level, trigger guard downwards, muzzle pointing downrange and with the fingers outside the trigger guard.
8.2.2.2 Firearm Ready Position Rule 2
A competitor who attempts or completes a course of fire where an incorrect start position was used may be required by a Range Officer to reshoot the course of fire.
Standing erect with the shotgun in the ready condition held naturally in the strong hand only, barrel parallel to the ground, trigger guard downwards, muzzle pointing downrange with fingers outside the trigger guard and weak hand hanging naturally at the side.
8.2.2.3 Firearm Ready Position Rule 3
Different stages may require the “ready position” to be prone, kneeling, sitting or as otherwise stated in the written stage briefing. However, the “ready condition” of the rifle stipulated here and the general outline of the “ready position” will prevail.
An alternative starting position as stated in the written stage briefing.
8.2.2.4 Firearm Ready Position Rule 4
8.2.2.5 Firearm Ready Position Rule 5 (Shotgun Only)
A competitor who attempts or completes a course of fire where an incorrect start position was used may be required by a Range Officer to reshoot the course of fire.
8.2.2.6 Firearm Ready Position Rule 6 (Shotgun Only)
A course of fire must never permit a competitor to start a stage with the shotgun mounted into the shoulder and pointing towards targets.
8.2.3 Prohibited Firearm Ready Conditions
A course of fire must never require or allow a competitor to touch or hold a handgun, loading device or ammunition after the “Standby” command and before the Start Signal (except for unavoidable touching with the lower arms).
A course of fire must never require or allow a competitor to touch or hold a magazine, loading device or ammunition, other than a magazine fitted to the firearm, after the “Standby” command and before the Start Signal (except for unavoidable touching with the lower arms).
8.2.4 Weak Hand Drawing (Action Air & Handgun Only)
A course of fire must never require the competitor to draw a handgun from the holster with the weak hand.
8.2.5 Reholstering In A COF (Action Air & Handgun Only)
A course of fire must never require the competitor to re-holster a handgun after the Start Signal. However, a competitor may re-holster provided this is accomplished safely, and the handgun is either unloaded or in a ready condition stated in Section 8.1. Violations will be subject to disqualification (see Rule 10.5.11).
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