TRAP
NRA/NSSP TRAPSHOOTING Gun Postal Match
NRA and the Royal Rangers have developed a shooting program to offer Royal Rangers across the country an opportunity to participate in several nationwide postal matches.
PREREQUISITE
It is recommended that Air Gun Safety, Marksmanship and Shotgun Safety merits be completed prior to participation in the postal programs.
MATCH CONDITIONS
Eye protection is required during this event by the Royal Rangers.
ELIGIBILITY
An individual may enter this match only once per calendar year. All competitors must be a Boy who is part of a Royal Ranger Outpost.
FIRING DATES
Competition will begin on January 1st of each calendar year and will end on December 31st. All scores must be returned to The NSSP and postmarked by January 15th of the following year
FEES
Individuals $10.00 each. Teams $15.00 each.
All team members must enter as individuals.
(Example: 5 individuals at $50.00 and one $15.00 team fee for a total of $65.00 for one 5 member team).
You can send a check for your fees to ( NSSP P.O. Box 7724 Riverside, CA. 92513-7724).
ADMINISTRATION
Complete the entry form attached and return to the NSSP. You will use the score reporting form listed below to record the match scores.
Return completed score reporting forms to:
The NSSP Coordinator Darell Freeman
You can scan them and email them to Darell Freeman (above link)
or you can mail them to ( NSSP P.O. Box 7724, Riverside, CA. 92513-7724 ).
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TARGETS
Standard clay targets will be used.
Shooter’s name and position being shot will be printed in the upper right hand corner of each target.
Target acquisition is the responsibility of the competitor. NRA official targets are required. For a list of licensed target manufacturers’ visit:
http://competitions.nra.org/competition-resources/nra-licensed-target-manufacturers
Sponsors keep all targets until the challenge period has ended and all results are final.
SCORING
Each target must be scored by two individuals and in accordance with NRA Rules. If targets are scored electronically; verification by two individuals is not required. You do not need to mail in the targets themselves, just the score form.
MATCH BULLETIN
Results will be posted on the NSSP Website
AWARDS
Individuals – 1st Place - 5th place winners will receive a medal and a certificate
Team – Each Team will receive individual medals and certificates.
CATEGORIES
Shooters will enter in only one of the following categories:
Junior: 14-15 years old: (in calendar year of birthday)
Senior: 16-18* years old: (in calendar year of birthday)
Adult: Must be member of church that has a chartered Outpost.
* To compete as an 18 year old junior, the competitor must be an Expedition Ranger and still in high school.
TEAM MATCH
The team match is an unfired match generated by the fired scores of four (4) participating individuals.
The team category will be determined by the age of the oldest team member.
RULES
Current Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) Rules will govern. Rule books may be obtained by contacting the Amateur Trapshooting Association, 601 W. National Road, Vandalia, Ohio 45377 or at (937) 898-4638.
EQUIPMENT
Any shotgun, 12 gauge or smaller may be used.
TRAP TARGETS
Standard clay targets will be used.
COURSE OF FIRE
16 Yard Singles, 50 Targets record score / 50 targets for tie breaking
Participants must fire 5 shots at each station from 16 yards. The course will be repeated two times. The course may be fired over several days.
Shooters must declare to the assigned Witness prior to firing the match that these shots fired will count as his entry into the postal match.
SCORING
All scoring will be in accordance with ATA rules. In the case of an un-breakable time, duplicate awards will be given.