All anyone would remember was the pistol, a boy who transformed mere headlines into encomiums. Ssaa field pistol is a wa based discipline with interesting, varied and challenging matches that provides variety and satisfies the needs of shooters in a wide variety of shooting challenges. Po box 1503 alice springs nt 0871 powered by wild apricot membership software. Pistol metallic silhouette rule book sporting shooters association of australia alice springs branch inc. The ssaas shooting competitions commonly referred to as disciplines are the backbone of the association. When you join ssaa you become part of australias largest shooting organisation and join thousands of other people around the country in ensuring the future of the shooting sports. Notification of all adopted and currently effective rule changes, including effective date, shall be published in the ihmsa news until such time as they can be formally incorporated into the ihmsa official rule book. The pistol, known as handgun such as glock similar to revolver, initially designed as a cavalry weapon in the war, was the basic weapon for many different people for the duration of world war one. The 2016 change amended the specifications for the production semiautomatic pistol in.
All prior printed and electronic editions of the nra police pistol combat rule book. Sporting shooters association of australia alice springs branch inc. You may only handle your firearm at the safety table and no ammunition may be handled at the safety table. Pistols used in combined services pistol competition are classed as follows. Link to wa1500 website for all wa1500 rules click here. Pistol australia, in conjunction with the west australia. These amendments have been incorporated into this web based printable ppc rule book. Wa 1500 targets black on white pistol australia service pistol targets see web site for match and target details.
Issf eligibility, issf commercial rights and issf sponsorship advertising rules. All federal, state, and local firearm laws must be obeyed. Disciplines sporting shooters association of australia ssaa. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books which does not apply in this book. Sign up to our newsletter to get current and upcoming news, views and events about firearms ownership, sport shooting and recreational hunting issues, important ssaa news, special offers and timesensitive news.
The arrangement and rule numbering systems are such that corresponding rules for other types of nra competition are correspondingly located and numbered in the rule books for those competitions. Practical shooting official national rules revised 2010 no. Practical shooting official national rules revised 2010. Adherence to generally accepted firearms safety procedures is the. Firearms should be unloaded before entering our gate. Most replica guns can be legally imported into australia, with an approved b709a form. Field pistol encompasses varmint pistol and field and action matches as well as field pistol. Decision will be taken at the annual meeting held during the scheduled date. Contents wa 1500 precision pistol competition rules section content page. There are six main events in target pistol, with each based around the class of the handgun. It is similar to 10 meter air rifle in that it is shot with 4. A forum dedicated to the sport of bullseye shooting.
Nra target pistol rule book sporting shooters association of australia alice springs branch inc. Always treat all firearms as if they are loaded, b. All rules specific to paper targets will be found at the end of section 6. The 2020 issf world cup in munich and the issf junior world championship in suhl have both been cancelled. To update a printed 2015 ppc rule book you already have until you receive your new ppc rule book. Rulebooks sporting shooters association of australia. All range officers including club members must report to the venue management officeproshop on arrival and present their current. Firearm safety is every shooters first and foremost responsibility. The author recommends the use of the mozilla firefox browsers for the web, available to download free. Nra official targets are described in section 4 in the pistol rule book. The respective match rule books set out the handgun eligibility guidelines applicable to particular matches.
While were always trying to maximize the use of the physical plant, we must always place the safety of our members, staff, neighbors, and facility at the very top of our list of priorities. Expert retail strategist who once had breakfast with ja rule. The 3positional core match is used to obtain the competitors grade. The progressiveposition pistol ppp program is intended to introduce young pistol shooters to competitive pistol target shooting and give them a natural progression into the junior olympic pistol competitions sponsored by usa shooting usas and the conventional pistol competitions sponsored by the national rifle association of america nra. Nroi is the controlling body and training organisation for ipsc range officers in australia. Our m4 rifles can be imported, but they are so realistic, they require a b709d. Practical shooting is an international competition that is shot on all continents, with local, state, national, regional and international championships happening on a regular basis. I was looking over the service pistol section of the cmp rule book on their website. National range officers institute ipsc australia inc. We believe that all australians should have access to sport and active recreation. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books that does not apply in this book. Pistol australia, in conjunction with the west australia pistol association will host the wa1500 ppc 20 world championships at the whiteman park international pistol club this competition will be held at whiteman park international pistol club international shooting complex jules steiner memorial drive whiteman western australia.
Welcome to the official web site of the new south wales amateur pistol association nswapa incorporated where you will find a wide range of information on. Nra police pistol combat rule book 2016 amendments on january 9, 2016 the nra board of directors adopted one amendment to the 2015 police pistol combat rule book edition. Action pistol group apg outlaw rules safety items 1. Commonly provided to officers of all armies the handgun was also given to military police authorities, airmen and tank operators. Practical shooting official national rules revised. Ipsc handgun competition rules jan 2019 edition final 30 dec. Envisioned as an alternative to the arms race that was occurring in the other action shooting sports at that time, a revolveronly competition would allow even the most basic equipment to be used and still provide. We are committed to the ongoing success of target pistol shooting in australia. Pistol australia is the premier target pistol shooting association in australia. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the wa 1500 executive committee latest to the 1th of april every year. For the convenience of all range officials and organizers the full grades list is available here. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport.
If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Guns will only be loaded under the direction of a safety officer. It is our position that members, club contacts, and match directors should monitor this situation and stay in touch with their host ranges. The life of pete maravich was not nearly as good as hoped it would be. Disciplines sporting shooters association of australia. Ipsc australia inc is the body recognised by the australian government for the management and regulation of the sport of practical shooting in australia. Dropped and misfired rounds are to be disposed of in the yellow marked hazard bins. All personal belongings must be stored away from the firing line. The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic shooting event governed by the international shooting sport federation issf. Australian police service match apsm sporting shooters pistol. All shooters including club members must report to the venue management officeproshop on arrival, signin and pay fees. Disability sports australia helps australians with a disability get involved with sport and recreation. The new, updated version of the issf official statutes rules and regulation is now available for download. All malfunctions must be reported immediately to the range officer.
Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. The nswapa represents the interests of nsw pistol shooters statewide and nationally through pistol australia pa, australias peak pistol shooting body, with shooting australia. Used pistols for sale australia website includes guns like glock 17, revolvers, airsoft which are handguns that are allowed to be owned by licence holders. Rules that are not enforced at pistol australia competitions are highlighted the pa version of that rule will be found in the addendum at the front of the book. No person on the firing line shall touch a firearm or any part of a firearm whilst any other person is forward of the firing line. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. This change has been incorporated into this web based printable ppc rule book. Field pistol sporting shooters association of western australia. Police pistol combat rule book contact nra law enforcement competitions at 703. From pistol, the life of pete maravich by mark kreigel. Maybe its just that petes life wasnt as interesting as i thought or the author didnt do a great job telling the story, but i wast a big fan of this book. Pistol australia is the sport of competitive target pistol shooting in australia. Ssaa disciplines and form part of each disciplines rule book.
Our disciplines include the use of many different types of firearms such as shotguns, pistols, revolvers and rifles in rimfire, centrefire, air and black powder configurations, and a variety of targets, depending on the discipline and competition concerned. The rule book contains many different matches for pistol, several of which are shot as graded, while. Service pistol rules by davidr on mon mar 03, 2014 6. All ihmsa rules, new rules or rule changes shall be as officially established and approved by the ihmsa board of directors. All current ssaa rule books are available on their respective discipline pages. Target pistol nra bullseye target pistol is an international discipline in which handguns of various calibres and categories are shot in a variety of matches to hit paper targets placed at 25 and 50m with varying time restrictions.
Current pistol australia service rules for the pistol australia matches will apply. On january 4, 2020, the nra board of directors approved the law enforcement assistance committees request to amend the nra police pistol combat rule book. The photo gallery includes photos of the range and club house from the first gallery tab in the navigation panel above. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the pistol committee in care of the national rifle association.
As a new pistol competitor, you need to be familiar with what the proper targets are. High master, master, expert, sharp shooter and marksman. Shooters association of australia or an association. We are not going to make any formal policy or recommendations as to whether matches should be held or canceled. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links in the table below. Printed rule books for all the pa events, issf and action pistol. Within it is a table that shows modifications that are legal and not legal. Ssaa practical shooting rule book ssaa practical shooting sa.
Consider the january 6, 1970, edition of americas newspaper of record, the new york times. Any disqualification made under this rule may be appealable under the procedure set down in section 2. The nswapa represents the interests of nsw pistol shooters statewide and nationally through pistol australia pa, australia s peak pistol shooting body, with shooting australia. You must present your current firearms licence and club or state affiliation card when signingin. Print out the cover page and pages 37, 38, 39, 318 and 319 from this website document edition. The range officer will then direct the competitor to. However, australian laws change all the time, please check with your local constabulary before ordering. Special technical rules for the service matches service rules december2018. You can order a printed spiral bound copy of the of the 2020 police pistol combat rule book by contacting.