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10.1.0
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GENERAL
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10.1.1
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These Rules
are part of the Technical Rules of the ISSF and apply to all Running Target
events at 50 m and 10 m.
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10.1.2
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All shooters, team leaders, and officials must
be familiar with the ISSF Rules and ensure that these Rules are enforced. It
is the responsibility of each shooter to comply with the Rules.
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10.1.3
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When a Rule
refers to right-handed shooters, the reverse of that Rule refers to
left-handed shooters.
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10.1.4
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Unless a Rule applies specifically to a men’s
or women’s event, it must apply uniformly to both men’s and women’s events.
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10.2.0
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SAFETY
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SAFETY IS OF
PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE
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10.2.1
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ISSF Rules
state only specific safety requirements which are required by the ISSF for
use in ISSF Championships. The safety of a shooting range depends to a large
extent on local conditions, so additional safety rules may be established by
the Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee must know the principles
of range safety and take the necessary steps to apply them. The Organizing
Committee bears the responsibility for safety. Juries and Range officials, Team
officials and shooters must be advised of any special regulations.
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10.2.2
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The safety of shooters, range personnel and
spectators requires continued and careful attention to rifle handling and
caution in moving about the range. Self discipline is necessary on the part
of all. Where such self-discipline is lacking, it is the duty of range
officials to enforce discipline and the duty of the shooters and team
officials to assist in such enforcement.
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10.2.3
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In the interest of safety, a Jury Member or a
Range Officer may stop the shooting at any time. Shooters and team officials
must notify immediately Range Officers or Jury Members of any situation that
may be dangerous or cause an accident.
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10.2.4
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An Equipment Inspector, Range Officer, or Jury
Member may pick up a shooter's equipment (including a rifle) for control without his permission, but in his presence
and with his knowledge. Immediate action must, however be taken when a matter
of safety is involved.
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10.2.5
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To ensure
safety, all rifles must be handled with maximum care at all times. The rifle
must not be removed from the firing line during the course of fire except
with the permission of a range official.
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10.2.5.1
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While the shooter is on the firing point, the
rifle must always be pointed in a safe direction. Even if the rifle has a
magazine, only one cartridge may be loaded. When not actually firing, all
rifles must be unloaded and the bolt or action must be open. The action,
breech or loading device must not be closed until the rifle is pointing down
range in a safe direction toward the target / butt stop area.
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10.2.5.2
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Before the
shooter leaves the firing point the shooter must ascertain, and the Range
Officer must verify, that the
action is open and that there are no cartridges or pellets in the chamber or
magazine. If the shooter boxes his rifle or removed it from the firing point
without having it checked by the Range Officer, he may be disqualified.
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10.2.5.3
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Dry firing and aiming exercises are permitted,
but only with the permission of the Range Officer, only on the firing line or
in a designated area. Handling rifles is not permitted when operating personnel
are forward of the firing line.
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10.2.5.3.1
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Dry Firing means the
release of the cocked trigger mechanism of an unloaded cartridge rifle or the
release of the trigger mechanism of an air or gas rifle fitted with a device
which enables the trigger to be operated without releasing the propelling
charge (air or gas).
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10.2.5.4
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Rifles may be loaded only at the firing point
and only after the command or signal “LOAD”
or “START” is given. At all
other times, the rifles must be kept unloaded.
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10.2.5.5
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If a shooter fires a shot before the command “LOAD” or “START”, or after the command “STOP”
or “UNLOAD” has been given he may
be disqualified.
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10.2.5.6
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During the
competition the rifle may be laid down only after the cartridge(s) and/or
magazine are removed and the action is open. Air and gas rifles must be made
safe by opening and keeping open the cocking handle and/or loading port.
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10.2.6
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When the command or signal “STOP” is given, shooting must stop
immediately. When the command “UNLOAD”
is given, the shooters must unload their rifles and make them safe (to unload
air rifles ask the Range Officer for permission). Shooting may only be
resumed when the appropriate command or signal to “START” is given again.
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10.2.7
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The Chief Range Officer, or other appropriate
range officials, are responsible for giving the commands “LOAD”, “START”, “STOP”, “UNLOAD” and other necessary commands. The Range Officers must ensure
that the commands are obeyed and that rifles are handled safely.
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10.2.7.1
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Any shooter who touches a rifle, except to
unload, after the command “STOP”
has been given during a competition, without the permission of the Range
Officer, may be disqualified.
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10.2.8
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Ear
Protection
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All shooters and other persons in the
immediate vicinity of the firing line are urged to wear ear plugs, ear muffs,
or similar ear protection. Ear protectors incorporating any type of receiving
devices are not permitted for shooters.
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10.2.9
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Eye
Protection
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All shooters are urged to wear shatterproof
shooting glasses or similar eye protection while shooting.
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10.3.0
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RANGE AND
TARGET STANDARDS
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Detailed target and range standards may be
found in the Technical Rules (see 6.3.0).
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10.4.0
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EQUIPMENT
AND AMMUNITION
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10.4.1
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General
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10.4.1.1
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Shooters must use only equipment and apparel
that complies with ISSF Rules. Anything (rifles, devices, equipment,
accessories, etc.) which may give a shooter an unfair advantage over others
and which is not mentioned in these Rules, or which is contrary to the spirit
of the ISSF Regulations and Rules, is prohibited. The shooter is responsible
for submitting all equipment and apparel for official inspection and approval
to the Equipment Control prior to the beginning of a competition. Team
leaders are equally responsible for ensuring that the shooter's equipment and
apparel comply with the ISSF Rules and Regulations. The Jury has the right to
examine a shooter's equipment and apparel at any time.
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10.4.1.2
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Wind Flags are not
permitted.
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10.4.1.3
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Sound
Producing Equipment
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10.4.1.4
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Only sound reducing devices may be used.
Radios, tape recorders, or any type of sound producing or communication
systems are prohibited during competitions and any training.
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10.4.1.5
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The use of mobile telephones, walkie-talkies,
or similar devices by competitors, coaches and team officials while within
the competition area is prohibited. All mobile telephones must be switched
OFF.
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10.4.1.6
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Smoking on the
range and in the spectator area is prohibited.
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10.4.1.7
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The use of flash photography is prohibited until all competitions are completed.
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10.4.2
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General
Standards for 50m and 10m Rifles
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(See: RUNNING TARGET RIFLE SPECIFICATION TABLE
10.15.0)
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10.4.2.1
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Any rifle is permitted which meets the
following standards.
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10.4.2.1.1
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The weight of the rifle and sight together
must not exceed 5.5 kg.
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10.4.2.1.2
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An adjustable butt plate is permitted. The
curvature of the butt plate (positive or negative) must not exceed a depth or
height of 20mm. The butt plate length must not exceed 150mm. Measurement of
the depth or height of the butt plate will be made at right-angles to the
centerline of the bore of the rifle (see Table 10.15.0). The lowest point of
the butt plate, in its lowest position must not be lower than 200mm below the
centerline of the bore of the rifle (see Table 10.15.0).
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10.4.2.1.3
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Sights
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The height of the
center line of the telescope above the center line of the rifle bore must not
be more than 75mm.
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10.4.2.1.3.1
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50m Rifles
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Any types of sights are permitted.
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10.4.2.1.3.2
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10m Rifles
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Any type of
sights are permitted except that optical sights are limited to a maximum
length of 300mm and non-variable of maximum four power (4 x) magnification
(tolerance = +0.4 x). Examination of magnification power will be done by
mechanical or optical devices authorized by ISSF.
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10.4.2.1.4
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Except when a sight is damaged, through
mechanical or optical failure, it may not be exchanged between slow and fast
runs. Sight adjustments during the event are permitted, provided they do not
delay the shooting.
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10.4.2.1.5
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Only barrel weights within a radius of 60mm
from the center of the barrel are permitted and must not be added or removed
after equipment control. They must bear the seal of the equipment control.
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10.4.2.2
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The same rifle, including the sight, weights
and trigger system, must be used for slow and fast runs in any event.
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10.4.2.3
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The rifle may only be loaded with one (1)
pellet.
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10.4.2.3.1
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If the rifle is accidentally loaded with more
than one (1) pellet:
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10.4.2.3.1.1
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if the shooter is aware of the situation, he
must raise his non-shooting hand to indicate to a Range Officer that he has a
problem. A Range Officer must then supervise the unloading of the rifle and
no penalty will be incurred. No extra time will be allowed, but the shooter
may continue in the normal way;
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10.4.2.3.2
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if the shooter is unaware of the situation, or
if the shooter continues without reporting the situation, then the following
procedure will apply:
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10.4.2.3.2.1
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if there are two (2) hits on the target, the
score of the highest value shot will be counted and the second shot will be
annulled;
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10.4.2.3.2.2
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if there is only one (1) hit on the target,
this will be counted.
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10.4.3
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Specific
Standards for 50m Rifles
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10.4.3.1
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The trigger pull weight must be not less than
500 grams.
The weight of the trigger pull must be
measured with the barrel held vertically.
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10.4.3.2
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The length of the system measured from the
rear of the closed bolt in the discharged position to the foremost end of the
system, including any extension (whether part of the barrel or not), must not
exceed 1000mm.
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10.4.3.3
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Only caliber 5.6mm (.22") long rifle
ammunition is permitted.
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10.4.4
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Specific
Standards for 10m Rifles
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10.4.4.1
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The trigger pull weight is unlimited. A set
trigger must not be used.
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10.4.4.2
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The length of the system measured from the
rear of the mechanism to the foremost end of the system, including any
extension (whether part of the barrel or not), must not exceed 1000mm.
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10.4.5
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Spare
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10.4.6
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Ammunition
Projectiles of any shape, made of lead or
other soft material, with a caliber of 4.5 mm (.177”) are permitted.
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10.4.7
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Clothing Regulations
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10.4.7.1
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It is
the responsibility of the competitor to appear on the ranges dressed in a
dignified manner appropriate to a public event.
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10.4.7.1.1
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During the Award or other Ceremonies the
athletes are required to present themselves in their official national
uniform or national tracksuits (tops and bottoms). All team members must be
dressed in the same way.
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10.4.7.1.2
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The
use of any special devices, means or garments which immobilize or unduly
reduce the movement of the shooter's legs, body or arms are prohibited in
order to ensure that the performance skills of the shooters are not
artificially improved by special clothing.
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10.4.7.2
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Marker Tape
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10.4.7.2.1
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The ISSF Official Marker Tape must be worn to
allow the Range Officer or Jury Member to see the position of the rifle
stock. The Marker Tape must be as available from the ISSF:
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10.4.7.2.1.1
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250mm long, 30mm wide and of yellow color with
a black border
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10.4.7.2.1.2
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this must be permanently affixed on the right
side of the outer garment.
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10.4.7.2.2
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The correct position of the Marker Tape must
be checked as follows:
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10.4.7.2.2.1
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any pockets of the outer garment must be
empty;
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10.4.7.2.2.2
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the trigger arm, touching the body, must then
be bent into the fully closed upward angled position with no upward lift of
the shoulders;
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10.4.7.2.2.3
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the Marker Tape must be
affixed permanently, horizontally, below the tip of the elbow (see Drawing).
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10.4.7.2.3
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This Marker Tape must be
checked by the Equipment Control Section prior to the competition and marked
with a seal or stamp. This must also be recorded on the Equipment Control
Card.
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10.4.7.3
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Spare
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10.4.7.4
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Bib (Start)
Numbers must be worn by all shooters, on their backs and above the waist,
at all times while participating in pre-event training or competitions. If
the Bib (Start) Number is not worn, the shooter may not commence/continue.
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10.4.7.5
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All shooters must
comply with the ISSF Eligibility and Sponsorship Rules (Section 4 of
the Official Statutes Rules and Regulations). This Section covers the rules
to compete in ISSF competitions and such matters as: Emblems, Sponsorship,
Advertising and Commercial Marking of Clothing together with Controls and Sanctions.
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10.4.7.6
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Side
Blinders (either or both sides) attached to the hat, cap, shooting
glasses, or to a head band, not exceeding 40mm deep are permitted (A). These
blinders must not extend further forward than to a line from the center of
the forehead.
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10.4.7.6.1
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A piece to cover the non aiming eye not larger
than 30mm wide is permitted (B).
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10.4.7.6.2
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