Air Rifle




3-Position Sporter Air Rifle 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 and Marksmanship 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. Firing may be done any time after score reporting forms are received from the Competitive Shooting Division.
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).
ADMINISTRATION
Complete the entry form attached and return to the Competitive Shooting Division. You will receive score reporting forms to record the match scores. Return a photo or scan of completed score reporting forms to:
The NSSP Coordinator Darell Freeman
A return email will supply you with mailing information for your entry fee.
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TARGETS
AR-5/10 – 10 meter – 10 bulls. Official NRA targets must 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.
MATCH BULLETIN
Results will be posted on the NSSP Website
AWARDS
Individuals – 1st Place winner in each category will receive a medal and certificate with postal logo. Second through fifth place will receive awards based on participation.
Team – top three teams in a competition will receive medal and certifcates; gold silver and bronze.ch five teams.
CATEGORIES
Each age group will comprise a category.
Discover Rangers (Grades 3-5) at the time of competition
Adventure Rangers (Grades 6-8) at the time of competition
Expedition Rangers (Grades 9-12) at the time of competition
Adult (18+) at the time of competition
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 NRA Sporter Air Rules will govern this competition. Rule Books may be obtained on line at:
EQUIPMENT
See rule 3.2 NRA Sporter Air Rifle rule book.
COURSE OF FIRE
30 Shots total at 10 meters.
10 shots prone in 15 minutes; 10 shots standing in 20 minutes and 10 shots kneeling in 15 minutes.
Targets are to be shot in the order stated above.