REGOLAMENTO - RULES Four (4) layouts will be used, composed of five (5) stands each, 50 targets per layout giving a total of 200 targets. Each stand will consist of 5 doubles which will be thrown simultaneous after the shooter’s call. Both cartridges may be shot at the same target. If both targets are broken by one shot in a simultaneous double, they are scored “killed” and “killed”. Shooting at live animals is not permitted. 2 - Shooting Stands Shooting stands must be one meter square or one meter diameter circles. 3 - Traps The automatic traps, identified by alphabetical letters (A, B …etc), from left to right of the shooting stand. 4 - Targets 4.1 Only visible color targets must be used. Targets will include: normal standard, rabbit, midi, mini and battue. No flash clays can be used except for the final. 4.2 Targets, whose trajectory may alter due to adverse weather conditions during the competition, especially by the wind, will still be considered regular. 5 - Squads Each squad will be composed of 6 (six) shooters. 6 - Simultaneous Double Two targets are thrown simultaneously by one or two traps. The targets may be shot in any order. All doubles are presented prior to the first squad of the day only, unless there is an interruption in shooting of more than 15 minutes, or if there is a break in the program. The targets will be released upon the shooters call. Practicing is not permitted before the events take place on the layout(s) defined by the layout officials. The shooter can take one shot at each target, or two shots at one target. 7 - Shooting position The shooters hold position is free; shooters may position their guns as they please. Shooters must fire with their guns shouldered on all targets 8 - Guns All shotguns, including semi-automatics 12 gauge are permitted, with a minimum barrel length of 66 cm. It is forbidden to touch another shooters gun without his specific permission. It is forbidden, during a competition, for two shooters to use the same gun. In exceptional cases, owing to a malfunction of his gun, a shooter may be permitted to borrow a gun from the organizer, in order to complete the round. Under no circumstances may guns be tested on the shooting stand. 9 - Cartridges Cartridges used for NAS D.S. (Nad Al Sheba Desert Shooting) discipline must be the same for all competitors; the Organizer will provide them and the diameter of the pellets must not exceed 2.5 mm. The shot load must be a maximum 28 grams 10 - Refereeing 10.1 “Killed” Targets The target is called “killed”, when it has been launched and the shooter has fired at it according to the rules and at least one broken piece is visible or it is completely or partially destroyed. 10.2 “zero- zero” – simultaneous double Target(s) must be declared “zero” or “zero-zero” when: If the shooter fires, but the target is not hit and no visible piece comes off during its flight or only particles of dust are visible (smoking targets or target dust). An athlete is not able to fire because he has not released the “safety”, the “safety” has slipped to “safe” or he has forgotten to load, the targets must be declared “ZERO” and “ZERO” The double is declared “ZERO” and “ZERO” if the shooter fails to fire at the double without any valid reason. If after a malfunction the athlete has opened the gun or has touched the safety before the Referee has examined the gun, the targets must be declared “ZERO” and “ZERO”. If there is a cartridge or gun malfunction (including double discharge) on either first or second shot, as confirmed by the referee, a first warning is given. The shooter must repeat the double, with both targets to count. For a second or subsequent malfunction in the same round, the targets must be declared “ZERO” and “ZERO”, irrespective if the malfunction is on the first or second shot. In the case of a semi-automatic, the athlete has failed to release the stop on the magazine, the targets must be declared “ZERO” and “ZERO” The time limit (see rule 11.14) is violated and the athlete has been warned once already in the same round the targets must be declared “ZERO” and “ZERO” An athlete fails to fire his second shot because he forgot to place a second cartridge in the gun, to release the stop on the magazine of a semi-automatic shotgun, or because the safety has slipped to the “safe” position by recoil of the first shot the result of the first shot must be recorded and the second target declared “ZERO” 10.3 “No bird” Targets A “No bird” decision is always the Referee’s responsibility A Double declared as a “No bird” by the Referee must always be repeated irrespective if one or both targets have been HIT or NOT The Referee must, if possible, call “No bird” before the athlete fires, but if he calls “No bird” after the athlete fires a “No bird” must be declared regardless of whether the targets were HIT or NOT. If the target is not thrown by the correct trap. The Referee is satisfied that the athlete, after calling for the Double was visibly disturbed by some external cause; The Referee detects an initial violation of the time limit (art. 11.14) , at the second incident on the same layout, the target will be declared ZERO/ZERO. The Double is thrown before the athlete’s call After a “No bird” is declared the athlete may open the gun and reposition himself. An athlete shoots out of turn; The first time he will receive a WARNING, at the second incident on the same layout, the target will be declared ZERO/ZERO. An initial double discharge, the two shots are fired simultaneously due to a gun malfunction, even if the first target was broken. The double will be declared “no target” and the double will need to be repeated. If the same situation occurs for a second or subsequent time both targets must be declared “ZERO” If the shooter fires his gun involuntarily on the shooting stand, whether whilst loading or because of a mishap before saying READY. However, an athlete is permitted only one (1) occurrence in the same round. If the same situation occurs for a second or subsequent time both targets must be declared “ZERO” One (1) or both of the targets are irregular; The targets are not thrown simultaneously Only one (1) target is thrown; Fragments from one (1) target break the other target; Both shots are fired simultaneously (Number of Malfunctions Permitted). The shooter receives a warning for the first incident of gun malfunction and the double is called “No bird”. After the first incident, all targets not shot at for the same reasons as the first incident on simultaneous double are counted as “zero-zero”. 10.3.2 “No bird” on doubles due gun or ammunition malfunctions. 10.3.2.1 Malfunction with the first shot «No Bird» double, to be repeated * If the second shot is fired, the result is recorded. 10.3.2.2 Malfunction with the second shot «No Bird», double to be repeated 11 - Safeties 11.1 If a shooter acts in a manner demonstrating that he/she has lost his/her self-control (throwing down the gun, using abusive language or acting violently towards the referee or other competitors, etc.), the referee must refer the matter to the jury as quickly as possible. 11.2 A shooter may shoot only in his/her proper turn and only when a double has been launched. 11.3 Shooters are not permitted to aim or fire at other shooters’ targets or to aim or fire knowingly at live animals. 11.4 No pretense shooting is authorized on the shooting ranges or outside. 11.5 Shooters must be ready to shoot immediately when called and must have the necessary equipment for their round. Under no circumstances should a shooter move forward to the stand before the previous shooter has left it and it is his/her turn to shoot. 11.6 Shooters must not load until they are in place at their stand, with the gun aiming down the range, and only after the referee has given permission to start firing. 11.7 Semi-automatic guns may be loaded with a maximum of two cartridges. 11.8 Shooters must not turn around on the shooting range before breaking their guns and removing the cartridges from the chambers, whether they have been fired or not. 11.9 During the presentation of targets or when shooting is interrupted, shooters must break and unload their guns. They may close their guns only when given permission by the referee. 11.10 If a shooter fails to fire or in the event of a gun or cartridge malfunction, the shooter must remain at his/her place with the gun pointing down the range, without breaking it or touching the safety catch, until the referee has checked the gun. 11.11 Other shooters’ guns must not be touched without their permission. 11.12 Complete or partial replacement of a weapon, mobile choke or barrel is allowed during the same round, between stands only. 11.13 Once shooters are on the shooting stand they are not allowed to make any of the changes provided for above. 11.14 The maximum time allowed call and shoot a double is ten (10) seconds. The first time this occurs, the referee will issue a warning. The second occurrence will result in a ZERO – ZERO. 12 - Competition 12.1 Shooters present for shooting Shooters must present themselves on time at the shooting stand. If a shooter is not present when his/her name is called, the referee must call out the name and number three times within the period of one minute. If the shooter has not missed his/her turn to shoot on the first stand, he/she may rejoin the squad without penalty. If the shooter fails to join the squad before his/her turn, all double targets not shot at are scored “zero”. Under no circumstances may the shooter shoot the missed stands of a layout, in another squad, without the Jury’s permission. 12.2 Competition Procedure 12.2.1 Men’s category The Championship shall run for 4 days. 200 targets in total, 50 targets will be shot per day (one layout – 5 stands). After the 4-day shooting sessions, the best 6 shooters shall be selected to enter the finals. The selected 6 shooters shall then shoot at 30 additional targets –fifteen (15) doubles, the score of which will be added to the score of the 200 targets. The first to the sixth winner shall be identified from the cumulative scores of the finalists. 12.2.2 Women’s category The Championship shall run for the first 3 days. 150 targets 50 per day (one layout – 5 stands). After the 3-day shooting sessions, the best 6 shooters shall be selected to enter the finals which will be held on day four, before the Men’s Final. The selected 6 shooters shall be shooting at 30 additional targets – fifteen (15) doubles, the score of which will be added to the score of the 150 targets. The first to the sixth winner shall be identified from the cumulative scores of the finalists. 12.2.3 Protest The event will be supervised by a Jury which will be composed of 6 people appointed by the Organizing Committee. The Jury is chaired by the Organizer or his representative If the shooter disagrees with a referee’s decision, the protest must be made immediately on the shooting stand by raising his/her hand and saying “protest”. The referee must then interrupt the shooting and the shooter must give the reason for the protest. The decision of the referee regarding a KILL/ZERO or NO BIRD is final and cannot be referred to the jury for discussion. Any other protest must be made in writing to the Jury, accompanied by the protest fee that has been agreed upon by the Jury on the day of the competition, and which will be returned only if the protest is upheld. Under no circumstances will shooters be permitted to leave their positions or pick up a target to check whether it has been hit. The decision of the Jury is final. 13 - Final 13.1.1 After the qualification (200 targets for men’s and 150 for Woman’s) the top six (6) shooters in the Men’s category and the top six (6) shooters in the Women’s category will enter the Final. Any ties for the first 6 places will be decided by a shoot-off (sudden death). 13.1.2 Any ties from 7th place and below will be broken by the count back method, starting from the result of layout No.4, No.3 …..etc. Should the tie remain, count back method will be applied by layout stand, starting at Layout No.4 stand 5. Nad AL Sheba Desert Shooting Official Website https://nadalshebawsc.ae/rules-and-regulations.html
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