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All competitors must have a current PA Holster Accreditation

 

The information contained on these pages is provided by PA as a service to its affiliated members.

If you hold an Australian Category H Target Licence and are not affiliated to PA, aren’t you ashamed of yourself?

Rule changes effective 2011

Within the firing area

Rules

Safety mechanisms

Proning out

PA Holster Accreditation

Shooting Positions – an illustrated guide

Results

 

 

 

Rule changes effective 2011 (26 Jan 11)

 

3.2.1 Production Firearm - A semi-automatic handgun or revolver which is or has been a catalogue item readily available to the general public equipped with metallic sights. Custom-shop pistols are not allowed. All standard safety features of guns must operate properly. The firearm shall have no visible external modifications except as follows:

(e) Barrels may be replaced with original factory or after market barrels with the same configuration and caliber of the original barrel. Modifications to the slide or frame to facilitate the use of the aftermarket barrel are not permitted.

(f) Semi-Auto firearms must fire the first shot of every string in double action. Revolvers must fire all shots of every stage double action only.

(g) Semi-Auto trigger weight may not be less than 3.5 lbs. In any mode, revolver trigger weight may not be less than 3.5 lbs. in double action mode.

(h) Milling of slide -Slide ports are allowed only on factory-original approved models.

(i) Production holsters must be designed for draw from the top only. Holsters must cover the slide up to a minimum of 1/2" below the ejection port in semiautos and a minimum halfway down the cylinder on revolvers. Holsters must prevent access to, or activation of, the trigger of the handgun when holstered.

 

Within the firing area – 10.23 (Barricade event) and 10.24 (Moving Target Modified event)

 

Some shooters are standing such that a foot is resting on the raised perimeter defining the firing area, using an excuse that the foot is not resting on the ground outside the firing area.  There is no reference to the ground outside the firing area in 10.23 or 10.24, only to the ‘within the firing area’.

 

While the wording relating to ‘within the firing area’ is slightly different in these two rules, the following apply:

a.       The firing area is defined, whether this is by a raised perimeter, the extremities of a raised area, painted lines, whatever. 

b.      The firing area is the area within the boundaries: conversely, the boundaries are not within the firing area.

Specifically for firing areas defined by any raised perimeter it is inside the raised perimeter.

c.       For the Barricade event no portion of the competitor's body (this includes feet and footwear) or equipment may touch outside the firing area:

·         resting a foot on any raised boundary is touching outside the firing area.  This applies irrespective of any spurious reference to the ground outside the firing area.

·         resting a foot against the inside of a raised boundary would be within the boundary

d.      For the Moving Target Modified event the shooter must stand within the firing area while firing

·         While for the Barricade event the shooters feet may not touch outside firing area, for the Moving target Modified event the requirements are different

·         The shooter’s feet and footwear must be within the firing area, even if not touching outside the firing area.

 

10.23 …Each barricade will have a clearly marked 2-foot wide by 3-foot long firing area on the up-range side,  The competitor must be within the firing area at the "COMMENCE FIRE" signal and no portion of the competitor's body or equipment may touch outside the firing area until the competitor has finished firing the designated rounds. The barricade will be considered to be within the firing area and may be used as support…

 

10.24 …There will be a clearly marked. 3 foot square tiring (sic) area at each stage.  The tiring (sic) square will be at the center of the 60-foot run of the target. The competitor must remain within the firing square for the complete firing sequence…

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Rules

 

Note that the NRA Action Pistol rules are not taken their entirety for either the Bianchi Cup, or for the conduct of International 1920 Match within PA.

The rules hierarchy is:

1.       Calibre & barrel lengths as specified by Australian legislation

2.       Any specific safety requirements for the competition venue

3.       PA Constitution

4.       PA GTRs

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Proning out

7.9 Falling Plate Event - Competitors must fire the 10 yard line segment in the standing position. Competitors may fire the 15, 20, and 25 yard line segments in the prone position at their option.

 

Note that shooters may NOT practice proning out with thepistol remaining in the holster: the pistol must be safely drawn and remain pointing downrange.

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Grip Safeties, transfer bars in revolvers, etc.

 

As of 1 January 2007 PA requires compliance with the 2006 NRA Action Pistol rule change that states that “all standard safety features of guns must operate properly” as per the motion passed by PA Management at the meeting held 13 August 2005, “that the NRA rule changes with respect to grip safety be adopted as of 1 January 2006”.

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PA Supplementary rules to the NRA Action Pistol Rules

 

See also  Rules

While the PA Championships consist of the ‘Bianchi Cup’ events, these supplementary regulations also cover all events included in the NRA Action Pistol Rules (as amended) when conducted within Australia by PA Affiliates and affiliated clubs.

 

Eligibility of Competitors (NRA 2>>):

Other than NRA 2.1.2, refer PA General Technical Regulations.


NRA 2.1.2 Amended to:

Shooters must posses a current PA Holster Accreditation:

Overseas shooters must successfully complete the Tyro course (see Rule 10.7) or demonstrate equivalent proficiency to the satisfaction of the competition Jury. This exemption is normally only applied a PA National Championships and only applies to non-resident shooters.

 

                Affiliation:

Shooters who are Australian citizens permanently resident in Australia must be affiliated with PA through a PA Affiliate.

Overseas shooters (including Australian citizens permanently resident outside Australia) must be affiliated with the National Federation controlling NRA Action Pistol in their country of residence.

 

                Holster Accreditation:

Competitors who are Australian residents must be affiliated through to PA and hold a current PA holster accreditation

Invited competitors from overseas (including Australian citizens permanently resident outside Australia) who do not hold a current PA approved holster accreditation must meet the required skill and safety requirements of the PA Holster Accreditation Course. 

 This standard is to be;

o   Assessed by a suitably qualified person holding either a PA Judge licence (International 1920 and/or Service Pistol) or a current PA Holster Examiner card, and

o   Properly recorded by the assessor.

 

Additional to NRA 3 (to be inserted after chapter heading and before NRA 3.1):

The minimum barrel length for revolvers is 100 mm.

Note :- Barrel length is measured In a revolver, the barrel only (excluding cylinder). 

The minimum barrel length for semi-automatic pistols is 120 mm, with following exception: For semiautomatic centre-fire pistols of a type specifically manufactured for ISSF Centre Fire Pistol event, pistols with a minimum overall length measured parallel with the barrel of 250 mm are permitted.

Note :- Barrel length is measured in an automatic pistol from the muzzle to the breech face (barrel plus chamber

The maximum magazine capacity for semi-automatic pistol is 10 rounds.

 

Additional wording to NRA 3.12.3:

 3.12.3 Holster Eligibility - No match shall require the use of a particular type of holster, nor shall any holster type which is permitted in any match be barred from any other match, however  ‘cross-draw’ and ‘shoulder’ holsters are specifically prohibited. However, in matches requiring a draw from a concealed condition, the degree of concealment may be specified and ruled upon by the Match Director, Deputy Match Director, or Official Referee.

 

Additional to NRA 3.17 (a):

3.17 (a) The lower limit of calibre shall be 9 mm; the maximum calibre for centre-fire pistols is 9.65 mm (.380”).

 

                Safety disqualification:

Any holder of a PA Holster Accreditation Card who is disqualified for safety relating to holster use must have the PA Holster Accreditation Card removed subject to re-qualification through a PA approved course.

 

                Eye protection:  (these PA requirements override NRA Rule 3.19.)

Approved safety eyeglasses are mandatory for all personnel forward of the spectator area. 

Depending on the distance between the firing line/s and the spectator barrier, and the level of protection provided by the spectator barrier (e.g. transparent partitions), competition organisers may designate some spectator areas as not requiring eye protection.

 

Officiating structure:

Match Director – The NRA terminology for the Chief Range Officer – much of the duties assigned to the Match Director under the NRA rules apply when there is not a Jury and as such are not applicable at a PA sanctioned competition.

The Match Director is directly responsible for the efficient conduct of the entire tournament.  After consultation with the Jury he may change the match and firing conditions as shown by the program provided a Match Director's Bulletin is posted for the information of all competitors, and that such changes are not contrary to current PA Rules. He is directly responsible for the efficient operation of the range and the Statistical Office and for the safety and proper discipline of all tournament operating personnel, competitors and spectators. Instructions from the Match Director for the operation of the tournament will be complied with by all persons on the range. The Match Director will use his best judgment at all times and his behaviour and decisions must be characterized by absolute impartiality, firmness, courtesy and constant vigilance. In the application of these Rules the Match Director will confer with the Jury on any doubtful point and will be guided by the Jury’s decision.

eputy Match Director - The Deputy Match Director, when appointed, is responsible to the Match Director for the efficient conduct of the entire tournament, and acts for the Match Director in all matters listed in Rule 11.1. A Deputy Match Director is appointed at the discretion of the sponsor.

Jury Juries will be appointed as per the PA General Technical Regulations(GTR 6.1>>)

 

                Protest Fees:

Protest Fees as per PA GTRs.

 

Chief Range Officer:

Will have full charge of the range and will conduct the matches on the schedule approved by the Match Director. He is responsible for range safety, and for enforcing all rules.

 

Range Officers:

Each Range Officer is an assistant to the Chief Range Officer; competitors may be assigned this duty. He is responsible for the safety and discipline of range personnel, competitors and spectators in the sector of the range to which he has been assigned.

·         He checks the number of competitors and their names to ensure that they conform with the scoring schedule and register.

·         He is responsible for the accurate recording of shots.

·         He calls the competitors.

·         He gives necessary commands.

·         He supervises the correct working of the targets.

·         He checks the competitor's shooting positions.

·         He checks that firearms and equipment of the shooters have been examined.

·         He is responsible for maintaining order on the range, with particular attention to safety.

·         He receives protests and decides on them or passes them on to the Chief Range Officer.

·         The Range Officer is directly responsible to the Chief Range Officer for the section of the competition entrusted to him, but will constantly cooperate with the Referee/Jury.

 

11.6 Statistical Officer

The Chief Statistical Officer is in charge of all statistical work in connection with the match except the actual recording of scores when this is done on the range. The Statistical Officer is directly responsible to the Match Director. He is assisted by such Assistant Statistical Officers as may be required.

 

11.6.1 Duties of Office

It is the duty of the Statistical Office to:

·         Register competitors, and check their eligibility and classification.

 

NRA 11.8

 Not applicable to PA competitions – refer PA GTRs.

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Results

 

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USA Bianchi

2010 Bianchi Results – not available from the NRA yet

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17 June 2011