Updated IMSSU Sporting Rules according to the decisions taken by the General Assembly. Modifications are printed in red with more details at the end of the rules as usual

The international controlling body for Metallic Silhouette shooting is (IMSSU) with AISL being the Australian Affiliate; Handgun Metallic Silhouette is conducted by Pistol Australia as the only Pistol Affiliate to AISL.

There is currently no Australian Shooting organisation for Rifle Metallic Silhouette affiliated through to the international controlling body.

With a few minor alterations to accommodate Australian legislation and conditions, PA conducts Handgun Metallic Silhouette to the IMSSU Rules.

PA Supplementary Rules for Metallic Silhouette

PA conducts National Championships for Handgun Metallic Silhouette and selection events to the following rules hierarchy:

· PA Constitution

· PA General Regulations

· PA Supplementary Rules for Metallic Silhouette

· IMSSU Rules

From the Minutes Of The 2010 IMSSU Ordinary General Assembly

Point 9 – Sporting rules modifications (detail hereafter):

1 GTR – Section 1 – A Freestyle. Ludy Starke asked why this Rule modification was necessary. Jean-Pierre explained that in Europe some competitors are using the diopter as an aid in the prone position in the Small Bore Pistol events. The Rules must be made more precise to assist the Referees in enforcing the Rules. It is also of great importance that the Match Director enforces the rules.

Voting took place and the motion was carried.

2. GTR – Section 1 – B Standing. Voting was unanimous and the motion was carried.

3. GTR – Section IV – A Allowed – a) Shooting Mat. After a discussion it was decided to amend the Rule by adding the words “or used” after folded. Voting was unanimous and the motion was carried with amendment. The sentence will read: This mat must be of uniform thickness and cannot be folded or used to gain any support.

4. GTR – Section IV – B - First sentence – No part of the forend may protrude in a direction which is not parallel to the bore’s axis was carried unanimously.

Voting was postponed on the second sentence regarding the distance between the underside of the barrel and the nearest generatrix of the fore end cannot exceed 1.5” (38mm). This rule must be finalized before the end of 2010. Jean-Pierre to circulate the measurements of the gap and the overall measurement to all to be verified and

decided.

Points discussed regarding this matter:

· Gap Distance 38mm

· Height measurement from top of barrel to bottom of fore end.

· 5mm clearance between barrel and fore end.

· The gap of Hammerli must be verified.

· This rule is for Production and Unlimited events.

· Ascertain if any firearms will be excluded.

· The new stocks for Production firearms are made wider by manufacturers.

· The manufacturers must be informed of the pending decision IMSSU will be making.

· The rule must be demonstrated with diagrams and pictures in Rule book.

5. GTR – Section IV – j) Extractor. Voting was unanimous and the motion carried.

The date of implementation of the above Rules will be 1 January 2011.

6. STR for the Field Pistol category – A – Events – Following discussions, voting took place – For the change – 18; against the change – 8; abstention – 2. Motion carried.

The date of implementation of this rule will be 1 January 2013.

7. Pistol used for shoot offs. The difficulty to verify that no sight insert change is made for the shoot offs was pointed out. Besides, there is already a provision in the rules for such a case. In the General Technical Rules for all metallic silhouette discipline shooting categories, Section VI (Shooting events procedures and competition rules),

B.Firearm certification, it is written "The same firearm, barrel, grips, SIGHTS, etc…, shall be used throughout a particular course of fire, unless it should cease to function (see section VI-G Alibis)". And in H.Shoot offs, it is written "Competitors must use the same firearm used for the original course of fire, unless replaced as per G.ALIBIS". It is up to the range officers to verify that these rules are enforced. All member countries delegates must inform their range officers to take care of this aspect of the rules.

PA Supplementary Rules to the IMSSU 2005 Rule Book

1. For PA Competitions, the IMSSU Rules are subordinate to the PA Inc. Constitution, and are adopted within the provisions of the PA General Regulations and General Technical Regulations.

2. Changes to the IMSSU Rules are adopted by PA on the recommendation of the PA Metallic Silhouette Director.

3. Juries for PA Metallic Silhouette National Championships are appointed by PA on recommendations from the PA Metallic Silhouette Director and the PA NRC Director.

4. PA Grades are listed below

5. Grade Classification. The first score fired in a sanctioned match by a shooter in a particular type and category of competition shall establish a classification for that match only. The shooter’s official recorded classification shall be one class lower, effective at the next match in which he competes. The score shall qualify as one “leg” into the class in which it was fired. During the following twelve month period, the next score fired which exceeds the “break point” of his official class in that category, will move the shooter to the next highest class, effective at the next match in which he competes.

If a shooter fires a single score that exceeds the break point for a class that is two or more classes above the shooters current class, he shall be advanced to the class immediately below the class of the score fired, effective in that match. Such score will also be the first “leg” into the class in which it was fired.

6. Reclassification to a lower class will be based on four consecutive recorded scores below the breakpoint of a shooters current class and shot within a twelve month period.

7. PA Competitions may include a class for Juniors. PA members are defined as Juniors up until the 31^st December of the year prior to the year they attain the age of 21 years.

8. Matches for .177 Air pistol will be shot on 1/10^th scale of “full size” targets. Targets are to be made from 3mm or equivalent steel plate. Distances for Air Pistol are Chickens 10m/yds; Pigs 15m/yds; Turkeys 20m/yds; Rams 25m/yds. All distances may be +/- 0.5m/yds. Any 4.5mm (.177) air pistol which conforms to the criteria and specifications of the ISSF Rules for Air Pistol is allowed. Sights allowed are as per IMSSU Rules for Small Bore.

9. Matches for Small Bore 50m/yd will be shot on 1/5^th scale of “full size” targets. Targets are to be made from 6mm or equivalent steel plate. Target distances are Chickens 20m/yds; Pigs 30m/yds; Turkeys 40m/yds; Rams 50m/yds. All distances may be +/- 1m/yd. Pistols that comply with ISSF Standard Pistol rules may also be used in the Small Bore 50m/yd match.

10. Shoot-offs. At all Open matches (including State and National), first place in all categories must be decided by shoot-off in the event of tied scores. A “sudden death” shoot-off format may be used if scores are equal after the first five shots. All other ties may be broken by count back unless the scores cannot be counted back in which case a shoot-off will decide.

Production Sights

Replacement of sights with after market sights is allowed. Adaptor blocks for after market sights are allowed. The height between the centerline of the bore and the center of the front sight or the highest point of a blade may not be more than 50 mm. Drilling and tapping for sights or adaptor blocks is allowed. No part of the rear sight, including the sunshade or hood, may extend beyond the rear of the pistol, actions uncocked (refer to the drawing). The sights may be painted or smoked to suit the competitor. This includes painting of sight setting marks.

Diopters are not allowed on pistols used in Production events for the Big Bore Pistol categories (Revolver, Production and Standing). The only sight apparatus allowed for these categories are a notched leaf type rear sight associated to a solid front sight, giving a sight picture similar to the following drawings :

Diopters are allowed only on Small Bore and Field pistols.

Dioptre1

The distance between the front and rear sight must not exceed 342mm (13.5"). This distance must be measured from the rear surface of the rear sight blade to the highest point of the front blade or peep. No part of the front sight post or blade (with the exception of a production hood) and no part of the optical device (with the exception of a production sun shade) may be located in front of the muzzle of the barrel.

B. Production Pistol Scope Mount

A scope mount which is or has been a catalogue item readily available to the general public. It must be complete at all times in form and finish as manufactured.

The distance between the axis of the optical device and the axis of the bore cannot exceed 76mm (3").

C. Production Scope

A scope which is or has been a catalogue item readily available to the general public. It must be complete at all times in form and finish as manufactured. Adjustment knob caps can be removed. Any

Grades

Big Bore

Discipline

Max Score

Internat-ional

AAA

Production & Revolver

38 - 40

33 - 37

24 - 32

18 - 23

11 - 17

0 - 10

Standing

28 - 40

22 - 27

16 - 21

8 - 15

0 7

n/a

Unlimited

37 - 39

30 - 36

25 - 29

18 - 24

0 - 17

Unlimited Half Scale

38 - 40

33 - 37

24 - 32

18 - 23

11 - 17

0 - 10

Unlimited Standing

36 - 40

30 - 35

22 - 29

15 - 21

0 - 14

n/a

Field Pistol

Production

30 - 40

23 - 29

16 - 22

8 - 15

0 - 7

n/a

Production Any Sight

36 - 40

30 - 35

22 - 29

15 - 21

0 - 14

n/a

Small Bore

Production & Revolver

38 - 40

33 - 37

24 - 32

18 - 23

11 - 17

0 - 10

Standing

28 - 40

22 - 27

16 - 21

8 - 15

0 7

n/a

Unlimited

37 - 39

30 - 36

25 - 29

18 - 24

0 - 17

Unlimited

Standing

36 - 40

30 - 35

22 - 29

15 - 21

0 - 14

n/a

Unlimited Half Scale

38 - 40

33 - 37

24 - 32

18 - 23

11 - 17

0 - 10

Air Pistol

Unlimited

37 – 39

30 – 36

25 – 29

18 – 24

0 – 17

Standing

28-40

22 - 27

16 - 21

8 - 15

0 - 7

n/a