I asked Ron who is organizing it and i was informed that last years will be similar to this years. I might as well post it here:
Rules of Engagement:
1. Each participant will be responsible for their own targets
2. Participants will be scoring targets for other participants to promote competitive integrity
3. Any questions or discrepancies about scoring will be directed to the Match Director
4. No spotting scopes or range finders are allowed to be used during any portion of the match (spotting scopes are allowed behind the firing line for purposes of feedback after each course of fire)
5. No coaches or spotters allowed
6. Each rifle will be inspected for proper functioning and for trigger and safety operation (no less than 2lb trigger….no exceptions)
7. Take all instructions from Match Director
8. Only participants that are shooting a course of fire will be allowed on the firing line
9. After each course of fire the line will be rendered safe before any participant moves from the firing line…..check your buddy to the left and to the right
10. Rifles are rendered safe with bolt to the rear, drop plate or box magazine out and safety on. For semi-automatic rifles, magazine out, bolt to the rear and selector switch to safe
Course of Fire:
1. Cold Bore/Grouping Exercise (Max Possible Points 50)
This first course of fire will test your ability to put your first Cold Bore round on target from using Data Of Previous Engagements (DOPE). The Grouping portion of the exercise is used to confirm that first Cold Bore shot and to provide feedback in order for you to confirm your 100 yard data for the remainder of the match.
You will have 1:30 to engage your Cold Bore target with 1 (one) round. If you effectively engage the target within the limits of the center 1” diamond you will receive 10 points toward your score. Anything outside of the 1“ diamond receives no score.
You will have 3 minutes to engage your Grouping Target with 4 (four) rounds for a maximum possible score of 40 points. Scoring areas for this target include a 9 and 8 scoring area.
2. Unknown Distance Engagement Exercise (Maximum Possible Points 50)
The second course of fire will be the Unknown Distance Engagement Exercise. The purpose of this exercise is to engage a target of known dimensions at an unknown distance in order to determine your ability to properly estimate range +/- 20 yrds. You may only use the organic devices on your scope for estimating range. You may use a calculator for computing purposes.
The target is a bullseye target that will be placed within the range of 125 to 200 yards. The target is approximately 5.5 inches in diameter with scoring rings of 10,8,4,6,2,1. You will have 4 mins to engage this target with 5 (five) rounds for a maximum possible score of 50 points.
3. Moving Target Engagement Exercise (Maximum Possible Points 40)
The third course of fire will be the Moving Target Engagement Exercise. The purpose of this exercise is to test your ability to engage a moving target at the distance of 50 yards. The target has the following values A=10, B=8, C=6 and D=4. Any rounds outside of the silhouette receive no score. Each shooter will be allowed to observe the moving target 1(one) pass, from there shooting position prior to engagement.
Upon determining that the shooter is ready, the target will move left and right. The target must be engaged while passing the open window portal. Each shooter will have the opportunity to engage the target with 4 (four) rounds for a maximum possible score of 40 points. ANY HIT TO A HOSTAGE WILL DISQUALIFY THE SHOOTER FOR SCORE FOR THIS COURSE OF FIRE!
4. 50 yard Tactical Multiple Target Exercise (Maximum Possible Points 250)
The fourth course of fire is a 50 Yard Tactical Multiple Target Exercise. It is comprised of 5 (five) separate stages that the shooter will have 15 minutes to complete for a maximum possible score of 250 points. The first stage is the 50 yard cold bore target. The shooter will engage with 1 (one) round for a maximum possible score of 25 points. The second stage similar is a target recognition exercise where the shooter will be given 10 (ten) numbers and will engage all ten targets. Each accurate hit is scored with 5 points, a hit to a number that is not assigned as a target will result in -5 points for each “no shoot” target, maximum possible score of 50 points. Misses receive no point. The third stage is a 5 (five) round group on a ¾ “ target. Each hit is worth 10 points, each miss is – 10 points, maximum possible score of 50 points. The fourth stage is a “know your limits” challenge where the shooter will be faced with ranging from approximately 1” to ¼” inch targets. The shooter “must engage” each target with 1 (one) round only. You may attempt to hit all 4 (four) targets but if the shooter misses 1(one) target, the shooter receives no points for the stage, maximum possible score of 65 points. The final stage is a reduced hostage target exercise. The shooter has 3 (three) hostage targets and will engage each target with 1(one) round. The shooter receives 20 points for hitting the T Box, 10 points for hitting anywhere in the silhouette and -20 for hitting the hostage, for a maximum possible score of 60 points and total of 250 points for the complete course.
5. Facial Recognition Stress Shoot (Maximum Possible Points 40)
The fifth and final stage will be the Facial Recognition Stress Shooting Exercise. This exercise is to test the shooters ability to properly recognize and identify targets under stress and effectively engage those targets. Targets will be set at 50 yards. Shooters will have 5 (five) minutes to identify and engage 4 (four) targets. Each target correctly identified and engaged will result in a score of 10 points each for a maximum possible score of 40 points. Misses will receive no score. As with the previous stages, you should “know your limits”. A hit to a “no shoot” target will result in disqualification for this course of fire. It is truly better to have a SLOW HIT THAN A FAST MISS, ESPECIALLY ON A NO SHOOT TARGET.
Contingency Courses of Fire:
In the event we have a malfunction with the moving target system during that course of fire we will have a contingency course which as follows:
Speed and Bolt Manipulation Exercise (Aggregate Score):
The purpose of this course of fire is to test the ability of the shooter to accurately engage 4 (four) targets, of equal distance in space, as accurate and fast as possible. This is an aggregate scored course of fire where the shooter will be shooting against the clock. Targets will be at a distance of 50 yards. Shooters will have the opportunity to confirm their 50 yard zero by engaging with 1 (one) round to the center target (optional). The timer will then ask the shooter if they understand the course of fire, is the shooter ready, stand by. Upon the sounding of the shot clock the shooter will engage all four targets in the corners as quickly as possible with 1 (one) round each. Shooters with bolt action rifles will have a 2 (two) second handicap against semi-automatic rifles. Scoring will be if the shooter cleans the target shooting all X’s the shooters time will stand as recorded. Rounds outside the X ring will result in an added 2 (two) seconds, rounds in the next ring will result in an added 4 (four) seconds and rounds outside the target itself will result in an added 6 (six) seconds. The shooter with the lowest aggregate time will win that round of the match and receive the maximum points, ie: if there are 15 shooters, 1st place will receive 15 points and last place would receive 1 point.
In the event we have a tie at the end of the 5th course of fire we will have a tie-breaker course of fire as follows:
Jackrabbit (Closest to center of 10 Eye Ring):
Jackrabbit is a term commonly used in Sniper Observer terminology so it is appropriate that the tie-breaker target be that of a jackrabbit. The course of fire is very simple, 1 (one) round fired at the 10 “eye” ring as quickly as possible at 100 yards. Shooters will have 30 seconds to engage the target with 1(one) round. Commands will be shooter understand the course of fire, shooter ready, standby. Upon sounding of the horn, shooters will engage the target with 1 (one) round. The Match Director will score the tie-breaking course of fire.
This match is one that has been developed to encourage training in precision scoped rifle shooting in the format of a competition. We hope that everyone enjoys themselves during the match and we would appreciate any feedback at the end of the match to help improve and develop this match for future events.
Thank you for attending and competing. SHOOT STRAIGHT!
Ron Tetreau, Match Director
Asymmetric Training and Assessment Group ATAG LLC
