i. Any centre-fire pistol with a barrel length of less than 3.875” (99mm) in length is allowed. To determine this length, the total barrel length, from breech face to the furthest forward part of the firearm, will be measured.

ii. Recommended calibers: ≥.32 / 7,65mm.

iii. Optical sights are NOT allowed. Open sights and fiber optic inserts are allowed.

iv. A maximum of six rounds may be loaded before the start signal.

v. Re-loading can be done with pre-loaded magazines; but as long as no more than six rounds are loaded at any one time, and as long as it is within the allotted time.

vi. A total of FIVE full-sized pins to be placed on a single tier table, approximately 38 cm apart, at a distance of 7.6 metres from the front of the shooting line.

vii. Maximum time of 40 seconds for each string.

i. Any centre fire revolver with a barrel not exceeding 3” (76mm) in length. Barrel length will be measured from forward cylinder face, to the furthest forward part of the firearm. This measurement will include the forcing cone and any muzzle appendages or ports and chambers.

ii. Recommended calibers: ≥ .32 / 7,65mm.

iii. Optical sights are NOT allowed. Open sights and fiber optic inserts are allowed.

iv. A maximum of six rounds may be loaded before the start signal.

v. Re-loading can be done with speed loaders, full moon clips or half-moon clips; but as long as no more than six rounds are loaded at any one time, and as long as it is within the allotted time.

vi. A total of FIVE full-sized pins to be placed on a single tier table, approximately 38 cm apart, at a distance of 7.6 metres from the front of the shooting line.

vii. Maximum time of 40 seconds for each string.

i. Any self-loading SHOTGUN may be used.

ii. Optical sights are NOT allowed. Open sights and fiber optic inserts are allowed.

iii. A total of FIVE full-sized pins to be placed on a double tier table, two pins on the top tier and three pins on the bottom tier (as per graphic) at a distance of 7.6 metres from the front of the shooting line.

iv. A maximum of THREE rounds may be loaded before the start signal, under the instruction of the Range Officer.

v. Starting position will be: Shotgun loaded with a maximum of THREE rounds, safety engaged, finger clearly outside of the trigger guard, and the barrel of the firearm touching the rail / table at the “Guns on the rail” command.

vi. Manual re-loading of the shotgun within the allotted time is allowed, but only after the first shot has been fired.

vii. All speed loading devices are prohibited.

viii. Additional ammunition may be kept on the shooting table, in belt clips, in an ammo box, wooden blocks or in a stripper clip attached to the firearm, as long as safety is not compromised.

ix. Maximum time of 40 seconds for each string.

x. Any device not stipulated above that allows an unfair advantage and not in keeping with the general spirit of sportsmanship will be excluded from use in this event.

xi. A compliment of at least three entrants in each grouping or sub-category will constitute the minimum entry for recognition and prize-giving.

i. Any .22 calibre rim-fire self-loading rifle may be used.

ii. Optical sights or open sights are allowed.

iii. A maximum number of rounds may be loaded before the start signal.

iv. Re-loading of firearm within the allotted time is allowed.

v. A total of EIGHT full-sized pins will be placed as follows: Four full-sized pins to be placed 40cm above ground level, 38 cm apart and at a distance of 30 metres from the front of the shooting line; and a second row of four full-sized pins to be placed 40cm above ground level, approximately 38 cm apart, at a distanceof 15 meters from the shooting line.

vi. Alternatively, five full sized pins may be placed at a distance of 25m, OR 5 pin heads may be placed at a distance of 7,6m, as the avai lable range permits.

vii. Range layout may be changed by the Match Director, from the specifications above, to accommodate the available range and safety requirements, with adequate prior notice to competitors. Adequate prior notice will be at invitation to the match.

viii. Competitor will start in the standing position behind the shooting line, roughly in the centre of the two tiers of PINS, with .22 rifle pre-loaded to its maximum, safety engaged, finger clearly outside of trigger guard, and barrel pointing downrange and held at an angle of approximately 45 degrees towards the ground at the "Guns on the rail" command.

ix. Once the command or signal to commence the exercise is given, shooter may move in a safe manner to any of the following recognized shooting positions:

     1) remain standing; or

     2) go to the kneeling position; or

     3) go to the sitting position, or

     4) go to the prone position

as long as the front of the competitor’s barrel remains in line with the shooting line and all motion / movements are done in a safe manner.

x.Maximum time of 40 seconds for each string.

xi. Pins may be shot in any order; and all pins and/or pin heads must be toppled over in order to complete the string.

xii. If two or more range set-ups are possible, it is suggested that competitors swap positions in an effort to eliminate any unfair advantage one competitor may have over another.

xiii. Any device not stipulated above that allows an unfair advantage and not in keeping with the general spirit of sportsmanship will be excluded from use in this event.

xiv. A compliment of at least three entrants in each grouping or sub-category will constitute the minimum entry for recognition and prize-giving.

xv. Only Pee-Wee competitors (aged between 8 and 13 years) are allowed to use a mono-pod, bi-pod, tri-pod or bean bag as rest while shooting.

i. Any manual light calibre centre fire rifle (e.g. ≤ .223 calibre) may be used.

ii. Open sights or optical sights will be allowed.

iii. A total of FIVE full-sized pins will be placed as follows: Two full-sized pins to be placed 20 cm above ground level, approximately 38 cm apart and at a distance of 100 metres from the front of the shooting line. A second row of three full-sized pins to be placed 20 cm above ground level, approximately 38 cm apart, at a distance of 50 metres from the shooting line.

iv. Range layout may be changed by the Match Director, from the specifications above, to accommodate the available range and safety requirements, with adequate prior notice to competitors. Adequate prior notice will be at invitation to the match.

v. A maximum of five rounds may be loaded before the start signal, under the direction of the Range Officer.

vi. Re-loading of firearm within the allotted time is allowed, as long as no more than five rounds are loaded at any one time.

vii. Competitor will start in the standing position behind the shooting line with light rifle pre-loaded with a maximum of five rounds, safety engaged, finger clearly outside of trigger guard, and barrel pointing downrange and held at a 45 degree angle towards the ground at the “Guns on the rail” command.

viii. Once the command or signal to commence the exercise is given, shooter may move in a safe manner to any of the following recognized shooting positions:

     1) remain standing; or

     2) go to the kneeling position; or

     3) go to the sitting position; or

     4) go to the prone position.

as long as the front of the competitor’s barrel remains in line with the shooting line; and all motion / movements are done in a safe manner. No part of the shooter’s body may extend beyond the firearm’s muzzle.

ix. Maximum time of 40 seconds for each string.

x. A minimum of two strings in league and/or Provincials; and a minimum of three strings at a National event are to be contested.

xi. Pins may be shot in any order; and all pins must be toppled over at both distances in order to complete the string.

xii. Competitor may not use any form of support other that his / her body and the ground when shooting from any of the four allowed shooting stances. No tri-pods, bi-pods or mono-pods may be used. No bean bags or any other type of support may be used.

xiii. A compliment of at least three entrants in each grouping or sub-category will constitute the minimum entry for recognition and prize-giving.

xiv. Any device not stipulated above that allows an unfair advantage and not in keeping with the general spirit of sportsmanship will be excluded from use in this event.

xv. If two or more range set-ups are possible, it is suggested that competitors swap positions in an effort to eliminate any unfair advantage one competitor may have over another.

xvi. It is recommended that pins be used as targets throughout, even at the further distance, in keeping with our sport of PIN shooting. That is, avoid the use of plates, if possible.

i. Any self-loading light calibre centre fire rifle (e.g. ≤ .223 calibre) may be used.

ii. Open sights and optical sights are allowed.

iii. A total of EIGHT full-sized pins will be placed as follows: Three full-sized pins to be placed 20 cm above ground level, approximately 38 cm apart and at a distance of 100 metres from the front of the shooting line; and a second row of five full-sized pins to be placed 20 cm above ground level, approximately 38 cm apart, at a distance of 50 metres from the shooting line.

iv. Range layout may be changed by the Match Director, from the specifications above, to accommodate the available range and safety requirements, with adequate prior notice to competitors. (Adequate prior notice will be at invitation to the match.)

v. An unlimited number of rounds may be loaded before the start signal, under the direction of the Range Officer.

vi. Re-loading of firearm within the allotted time is allowed.

vii. Competitor will start in the standing position behind the shooting line with light rifle pre-loaded, safety engaged, finger clearly outside of trigger guard, and barrel pointing downrange and held at a 45 degree angle towards the ground at the “Guns on the rail” command.

viii. Once the command or signal to commence the exercise is given, shooter may move in a safe manner to any of the following recognized shooting positions:

     1) remain standing; or

     2) go to the kneeling position; or

     3) go to the sitting position; or

     4) go to the prone position

as long as the front of the competitor’s barrel remains in line with the shooting line and all motion / movements are done in a safe manner.

No part of the shooter’s body may extend beyond the firearm’s muzzle.

ix. Maximum time of 40 seconds for each string.

x. A minimum of two strings in league and/or Provincials; and a minimum of three strings at a National event are to be contested.

xi. Pins may be shot in any order; and all pins must be toppled over at both distances in order to complete the string.

xii. Competitor may not use any form of support other that his / her body and the ground when shooting from any of the four allowed shooting stances. No tri-pods, bi-pods or mono-pods may be used. No bean bags or any other type of support may be used.

xiii. A compliment of at least three entrants in each grouping or sub-category will constitute the minimum entry for recognition and prize-giving.

xiv. Any device not stipulated above that allows an unfair advantage and not in keeping with the general spirit of sportsmanship will be excluded from use in this event.

xv. If two or more range set-ups are possible, it is suggested that competitors swap positions in an effort to eliminating any unfair advantage one competitor may have over another.

xvi. It is recommended that pins be used as targets throughout, even at the further distance, in keeping with our sport of PIN shooting. That is, avoid the use of plates, if possible.

SAPSF Rule