International 1920 Match information
All 1920 Shooters,
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While any NRA Action Pistol Rule changes are
presumably now in force for NRA competitions, only the 2008 changes>> are available
from the NRA
The Bianchi ‘package’ for 2008 was as at
previous Bianchi Cup competitions; i.e. Plates, Mover Modified, Practical and
Barricade events.
Changes to the programme for the 2009 Bianchi
Cup are still under consideration.
Action pistol connoisseurs can expect a newer
feel to the world's most prestigious and richest shooting tournament this year.
The National Rifle Association's National Action Pistol Championship - also
known as the NRA Bianchi Cup - is celebrating its 30th Championship this
summer. To commemorate this special event, the NRA plans to enhance the world's
premier action pistol tournament.
The most notable change will be in the
production category. It will be split to allow single action and double action
competitors to compete in their own separate categories.
"This change will allow more competitors
to use their 'out of the box' production firearms and for the enhanced awards
schedule for these firearms," said Mike Krei,
NRA's Director of Competitive Shooting. "The result will be very similar
to the first Bianchi Cup held in 1979 and designed by founders John Bianchi and
Ray Chapman."
John Bianchi has also agreed to be the keynote
speaker at the tournament's banquet this summer: "The [Bianchi] cup stood
the test of time and excelled in the quality standards that I envisioned,"
said Bianchi, who now runs John Bianchi Frontier Gun leather in Rancho Mirage,
California. "We created the incentives and recognition for achievement
through getting the entire shooting industry behind us. They not only put their
money where their mouths were, but thought that now is the time to raise the image
and the prestige of the pistol shooting sports. Now, with the level of prizes,
the image, the dress code, and the behavior patterns that we have instilled in
this sport, it's something to be proud of. We took it out of the closet and
into the sunlight."
The NRA has made the rules for NRA Action
Pistol available for download click here>>
The NRA website allows you to open each chapter
of the rule book and then save that PDF file – this is a pain after the first
few chapters. For the convenience of PA
officials, here are the direct links to the NRA files so that you can simply
left click and the ‘save as’:
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-%20index.pdf
index
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w01.pdf
NRA competitions*
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w02.pdf
eligibility*
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w03.pdf
equipment and ammunition
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w04.pdf
targets
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w05.pdf
positions
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w06.pdf
range standards
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w07.pdf
courses of fire
section 8 - blank
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w09.pdf
competition regulations
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w10.pdf
range commands
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w11.pdf
tournament officials*
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w12.pdf
team officers and duties
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w13.pdf
physically disabled shooters*
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w13.pdf
scoring and marking
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w15.pdf
decision of ties
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w16.pdf
challenges and protests
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w17.pdf
national records*
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w18.pdf
competitors’ duties and responsibilities
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w19.pdf
classification
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-w20.pdf
NRA official referee*
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-wIllus.pdf
illustrations
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-apdx.pdf
appendix*
*sections generally not applicable to
competitions outside USA
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.
See:
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What
rules apply to International 1920 Match in Australia?
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PA bits to the NRA Action Pistol Rules
Given that a degree of confusion is being spread…
· PA and the PA Affiliates conduct International 1920 Match and (via the AISL) selects the only team to represent Australia each year’s Bianchi Cup Tournament
· International 1920 Match consists of the 4 events in the Bianchi Cup package – given the proposed changes to the Bianchi (item above) there could be some changes to events for future selection criteria.
· The PA and PA Affiliates conduct International 1920 Match within the PA protocols (i.e. PA Constitution > PA GTRs (link) > PA Supplementary Regulations (below) Bianchi > NRA Action Pistol shooting rules
In the lead-up to the 2006 PA National Championships / World Action Pistol Championships, reportedly there were a number of shooters who would not be able to comply and the number of entries would suffer (substantially).
To assist the host club,
To formalise this, at the 13th
October
The meeting resolved that the NRA rule changes with respect to grip safety be enforced as of 1 January 2007.
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3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2 … All standard safety features of the guns must operate properly. This will include grip safeties |
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Effective at PA competitions as from 1st January 2007 |
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NRA Action Pistol - Rule changes effective 2007
4.2 Precision Target Events - NRA No. AP-1 (paper or cardboard). The target will be of the configuration and dimensions described in Fig. 1. Targets may be made of paper or cardboard. All scoring lines will be of low visibility. (Refer to Sec. 14 for scoring procedures). The cardboard target must have printed on it the words “NRA AP-1 Official.” Cardboard used must have no treating for weather or other purpose.
X Black Dot 4"diam = tiebreaker
Fig 1 - Precision Target (Trademarked as the “Bianchi Target”) NRA No. AP-1 (paper or cardboard)
7.6 Practical Event - Competitors must fire the 10-yard line segment in the standing position. Competitors may fire the 15, 25, and 50-yard line segments in the prone position at their option. This course is divided into four stages. Each stage has three strings and 12 shots per stage 48 shots:
7.7 Barricade Event - All competitors must fire all stages in the standing position. All competitors may use the Barricade for support. No portion of the firearm to rest against the Barricade for Open Modified, Metallic or Production Firearm categories. This course will be divided into four stages, two strings per stage, 6 shots per string, 48 shots; all shots will be fired from behind a barricade:
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. This course will be divided into four stages; each stage will have two strings. 6 shots per string. 48 shots; targets will be 8" round metal plates:
9.9 Weighing Triggers - Triggers may be weighed with official NRA trigger test weights at the discretion of the Match Director, Official Referee, Jury or Supervisor. Triggers of pistols used in establishing National Records shall be weighed by a tournament official immediately after the firing
of such record score and must meet the specifications of Section 3 for the pistol prescribed by the tournament program. Failure of the trigger to meet the trigger pull requirements shall disqualify the competitor in matches previously fired.
While trigger pull is being weighed, the pistol shall be held with the barrel perpendicular to the horizontal surface on which test weight is supported. The rod or hook of test weight shall rest on lowest point of the curve in curved triggers, or on a point approximately one quarter of an inch from lower end of straight triggers. To pass the weight test, a weight of the correct number of pounds shall be lifted by the pistol trigger while in the cocked position and while all safety devices are in firing position from the horizontal surface on which it is resting, until the weight hangs free, even momentarily and without releasing the trigger. Magazine must be removed and pistols unloaded while trigger is being weighed. Pistols equipped with a device to prevent firing while magazine is out must be closely inspected to see that no cartridges are in a magazine or chamber. Magazine will then be inserted and trigger pull weighed. Competitors will be permitted to adjust triggers which have failed to pass the weight test provided they do not occasion any delay. Failure of trigger to pass the weight test is the competitor's responsibility.
Fig. 5 Correct Method of weighing triggers.
11.4 Range Director - When appointed, the Range Director and Deputy Range Director are responsible to the Match Director, and have supervisory responsibility for the Chief Range Officers and for the efficient and safe operation of the ranges. Appointment of a Range Director and Deputy
Range Director is authorized when multiple ranges are in operation
11.4.1 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.
3.4 Weight Restrictions - There shall be no restriction on overall weight of pistols . The trigger pull shall not be less than 2 pounds.
3.17 Ammunition -
(b) All ammunition fired in the Tournament must meet or exceed the power floor as described when checked by chronograph using the formula:
Bullet weight (grains) X muzzle velocity (feet per second) = not less than 120,000
NOTE: Chronographs are mandatory in Registered Tournaments only.
3.1 Open Firearms - Any Semi-automatic handgun or revolver used in competition shall be serviceable and safe. If any pistol is observed to be unserviceable or unsafe, it shall be withdrawn at the request of the tournament director. The term “firearm” as used in these rules includes anything attached, permanently or temporarily, to the pistol. All standard safety features of guns must operate properly.
3.1.1 Open Rimfire Firearm - Any semi-automatic handgun or revolver chambered for .22 Rimfire ammunition, which is serviceable and safe. If any pistol is observed to be unserviceable and unsafe, it shall be withdrawn at the request of the Tournament Director. The term “firearm” as used in these rules includes anything attached, permanently or temporarily, to the pistol. All standard safety features of guns must operate properly.
3.1.2 Open Modified Firearm - A semi-automatic handgun or revolver used in competition shall be serviceable and safe. All standard safety features of the guns must operate properly. If any pistol is observed to be unserviceable or unsafe, it shall be withdrawn at the request of the tournament director. The term”firearm” as used in these rules includes anything attached, permanently or temporarily, to the pistol.
Wings are prohibited.
3.2 Metallic Sight Firearm - Minimum caliber
is 9x19mm (9mm); a semi-automatic firearm with no more than a 6 1/4 inch barrel
length. The front sight not to extend past the front of the
slide and the rear sight not past the rear of the slide by a 1/4 inch. A
revolver’s barrel will not exceed 8 5/8
inches
in length; the front sight not to extend past the front of the barrel and the
rear sight will not extend past the rear of the frame. All standard safety
features of guns must operate properly. The following items are prohibited:
- Minimum caliber is 9x19mm (9mm); a semi-automatic firearm with no
more than a 6 ¼ inch barrel length. The front sight may not extend beyond the
muzzle, the maximum sight radius to be no more than 8.5 inches. A revolver's
barrel will not exceed 8 5/8 inches in length. The front sight not to extend
beyond the muzzle, maximum sight radius not more than 11 inches. All standard
safety features of guns must operate properly. The following items are
prohibited:
(a) Wings
(b) Peep, ghost, optical or electronic sights
(c) Orthopedic grips - no part
of the grip may encircle the hand
(d) Thumb rests
(e) Compensators or ported barrels
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:
3.2.2 Production Rimfirearm - as described in 3.2.1 except chambered for .22 caliber Rimfire ammunition. All standard safety features of guns must operate properly.
7.6 Practical Event - Competitors must fire the 10 and 15-yard line segments in the standing position. Competitors may fire the 25 and 50-yard line segments in the prone position. This course is divided into four stages. Each stage has three strings and 12 shots per stage. 48 shots.
7.7 Barricade Event - Metallic sight firearm and open modified firearm shooters must fire all stages in the standing position. No part of either hand or any portion of the forearm may rest against the barricade. This course will be divided into four states, two strings per stage, 6 shots per string. 48 shots; all shots will be fired from behind a barricade:
7.9 Falling Plate Event - Competitors must fire the 10, 15, and 20-yard line segments in the standing position. Competitors may fire the 25-yard segment in the prone position. This course will be divided into four stages; each stage will have two strings, 6 shots per string. 48 shots; targets will be 8" round metal plates:
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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 approved 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.
Affiliation:
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Shooters who are Australian citizens permanently
resident in Australia must be affiliated with PA through a PA Affiliate.
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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.
This standard is to be;
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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
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Properly recorded by the assessor.
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.
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 Referees
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.
Deputy 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>>)
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.
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.
Not applicable to PA competitions – refer PA GTRs.
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