CHAPTER 7 - RIFLE SECTION: TECHNICAL RULES
CHAPTER 8 - PISTOL SECTION: TECHNICAL RULES
CHAPTER 10 - GUIDELINE FOR FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
1.1.1 The U.I.T. rules shall be enforced in all cases except where they are modified by these rules of the International Shooting Committee for the Disabled (hereafter called ISCD). The U.I.T. rules are re-enforced and not inserted or restated here and the rules in this book must be read in conjunction with the U.I.T. rules.
The International Paralympic Committee (hereafter called IPC) rules are not inserted or restated here and the rules in the ISCD Shooting Rulebook must be read in conjunction with the IPC rules if applicable.
1.1.2 Situations which are not covered by the rulebook shall be decided by the ISCD Committee.
1.1.3 The ISCD will be elected by the Assembly of Nations during the quadrennial meeting in the paralympic year and will serve for a period of four years. This committee will consist of at least three and not more than six members.
1.1.4 All guns must be handled and discharged safely as per U.I.T. rules. It will be the responsibility of the coaches and/or the delegation leaders to ensure that competitors entered in shooting events are able to handle rifles and/or pistols safely. Violation of this rule can result in immediate disqualification of the competitor.
1.1.5 Violation of the rules will result in:
- a. 1st violation: a warning (yellow card);
- b. 2nd violation: deduction of two points from score (green card);
- c. 3rd violation: disqualification of the competitor (red card);
1.1.6 Competition numbers shall be assigned to competitors for each competition and shall be published in all competitor lists and timetables etc. This number and relevant class and subclass shall be displayed on the back of the competitor’s jacket or on the backrest of the shooting chair and must be of sufficient size to be easily read from the public gallery.
1.1.7 All protests, appeals inclusive, regarding technical matters must be handled as per U.I.T. rules (General Technical Rules, chapter 13), however the protest fees are set in the rulebook of the ISCD. Protest fee (US $ 50) must be delivered by hand to the Organizing Committee. Appeals must be accompanied by a fee of US $ 100. If the protest is upheld, the protest fee must be returned by the Organizing Committee. If the protest is denied the protest fee will be retained by the ISCD. The decision of the Jury d’Appeal is final.
A model of the protest-form is enclosed as appendix G (side A and B).
1.1.8 In case of Paralympic Games, World- and Regional Championships the ISCD can decide to allow Organizing Committees to restrict the number of competitors per country per event.
1.1.9 The number of competitiors for an event to take place must be 6 from 4 countries on the starting list.
1.1.10 In World- and Regional Championships competitors will be eligible to compete in the events listed in rifle rule RR1 and pistol rule PR1. Combined (male/female) events are indicated as "Coed".
1.1.11 In Paralympic Games competitors will be eligible to compete in the events listed in rifle rule RR2 and pistol rule PR1. Combined (male/female) events are indicated as "Coed".
1.1.12 Bids for organizing sanctioned shooting competitions have to be submitted according to IPC rules.
1.1.13 The Technical Delegate of the ISCD must approve and be part of the Jury d’Appeal. The names of the Jury and the Jury d’Appeal must be announced before the start of the competition.
1.1.14 The composition of the Jury for each sanctioned competition shall be:
a. Shooting Jury U.I.T. rules:
- 1 U.I.T. referee according to U.I.T. rules.
- 2 by ISCD appointed range officials
b. Shooting Jury d’Appeal:
- 1 chairman (Technical Delegate)
- 1 member of the U.I.T. or Jury
- 1 member of the ISCD
1.1.15 Before the start of the competition there shall be a technical meeting with representatives of the participating countries and the Organizing Committee, supervised by the Technical Delegate of the ISCD.
1.1.16 An athlete, team official, team member or any other who:
- contravenes the spirit of fair-play
- offends manifestly members of any committee, officials or referees in the course of his/her official duties
- behaves himself/herself in a manner which discredits ISCD, IPC, any International Federation or the Organizers of a competition may be penalized.
This unsporting conduct by any will result in:
- 1st violation : a warning (yellow card)
- 2nd violation : expulsion from the range complex (red card)
- failure to comply with the red card will result in expulsion for the reminder of the competition and a letter sent to the respective national Federation advising it of the action taken and the reasons for it.
1.1.17 The ISCD may impose any penalty it sees as appropriate in the circumstances as per rules and regulations of the relevant International Federation.
A right of appeal shall lie to the Executive Committee of the relevant International Federation.
1.1.18 The National organization, which does not endorse the sanction of the relevant International Federation, may be suspended from membership as per rules and regulations of the relevant International Federation.
1.1.19 A written appeal may be permitted as per rules and regulations of the relevant International Federation.
1.2.1 For records to be recognised by the International Shooting Committee for the Disabled, the competition must:
- a. be sanctioned by the ISCD;
- b. be shot in accordance with the U.I.T. and ISCD rules;
- c. be Paralympic-, World-, European-, Pan-American-, Fespic-, Pan-African-, Asian-, Oceanian- or Continental competition.
- d. all records are subject to doping control rules.
1.2.2 In addition, for sanctioning and record acknowledgement purpose, the Organizing Committee of a competition have to comply with the following conditions:
- a. the Secretariat of the ISCD shall be notified of competition details according to IPC rules.
- b. one Technical Delegate or a technical representative of the ISCD must attend the competition, at the expense of the organizing committee, to supervise the match.
- c. two ISCD range officials must attend the competition as jury members at the expense of the organizing committee.
- d. two (para)medical classifiers must attend the classification at the expense of the organizing committee,
- e. all results and records achieved shall be forwarded to the Secretariat of the ISCD, for registration and maintenance of the records-book within two months after the competition.
the form "Application for Shooting-record" (model and conditions specified on appendix F) must be submitted in time to the secretariat of the ISCD
1.3.1 For definition purposes, wheelchairs, stools, chairs and seats will be referred to as ‘shooting chairs’.
1.3.2 Competitors must sit up and not lay back. The sitting angle must not exceed 30 degrees from vertical.
1.3.3 The measurement will be taken on a line through the hipjoint and the shoulder.
In case of sitting shooters in class SH1A:
- a shooting chair must be used, suited to his/her height. (see also rule 5.8)
- the sitting angle is unlimited.
- The angle of the surface of the seat of the shooting chair is allowed up to 5 degrees from horizontal .
- The chair may be upholstered with material compressible up to a maximum of 5 cm.
- The shooter must be able to remove his/her feet off the floor, without losing balance and without moving the upperbody.
The measurement will be taken as follows:
- in shooting position with shooting equipment
- the upperbody in upright position without shooting equipment
1.3.4 Class SH1B & SH2B shooters are allowed to use a backrest with a maximum height of one third (1/3) of the total back-length of the shooter. The length of the spine is to be measured from the surface on which they are sitting, along the contour of the spine to vertebra C7 (vertebra prominence).
Note: In most cases this will be up to the spina iliaca (top of pelvis).
1.3.5 Class SH1C & SH2C shooters are allowed to use a backrest with a maximum height of 10 cm. below the armpit (axilla).
1.3.6 A back-support of any height may be fitted to the shooting chair in such a way that competitors may take a rest against it between shots. However the shooter must be a nominal 20 cm clear of it when firing. For example this could be in the form of some device which is swung clear when not in use.
1.3.7 Sitting competitors in class SH1A and SH2A may choose to stand. If so they must stand free of any artificial support with the exception of medically certified normal prosthesis/ orthosis.
1.3.8 If standing, all shooting positions will be shot as described in the U.I.T. rules with the exception of the rifle positions in kneeling & air rifle prone position (see rifle rule RR11.2).
1.3.9 A shooting chair will be supplied by the competitor.
1.3.10 Strapping to shooting chairs will not be permitted, except for strapping of the feet to the chair or, in the case of double above-knee amputees, a lap strap across the stumps.The legs may be strapped together.
1.3.11 All parts of the shooting chair or the body which make contact with the floor or ground must be behind the firing line.
2.1 Qualification for World- and Regional Championships
2.1.1 Competitors must reach the qualifying standards shown in rule 2.5 for rifle and pistol in each event they wish to enter in the World- and Regional Campionship.
2.1.2 Reaching the qualifying standards must be done during national championships or other by ISCD designated competitions.
Results of above mentioned competitions must be submitted to the secretariat of ISCD within two months after the competitions to be taken into consideration for qualification.
2.1.3 Countries and shooters can be allowed to participate in competitions without having reached the qualification standards. For this purpose wildcards will be distributed by the ISCD to the relevant countries and/or shooters.
2.2 Qualification for Paralympic Games
2.2.1 Competitors must reach the qualifying standards shown in rule 2.6 for rifle and pistol in each event they wish to enter in the Paralympic Games.
2.2.2 Reaching the qualifying standards must be done during World- and Regional Championships or other by ISCD designated competitions.
Results of World- and Regional Championships must be submitted to the secretariat of ISCD within two months after the competitions to be taken into consideration for qualification.
2.2.3 A ranking list will be established for all competitors taking part in the competitions. This ranking list will be composed of sanctioned and designated competitions, in the four year cycle between two Paralympic Games.
2.2.4 Subject to the organizers limitations and agreements, allocation of slots for the Paralympics by the ISCD will be based on this ranking.
2.2.5 A competitor can be allocated per competition per event, in which he/she participates, the part of his/her score that exceeds 500 (300 in 40 shot) as ranking points. This process will be continued until the minimum qualifying score for that event has been reached.
Scores below the the minimum qualifying score will not be allocated ranking points.
2.2.6 In addition to 2.2, countries and shooters can be allowed to participate in Paralympic Games and World/Regional Championships without having reached the qualification standards. For this purpose wildcards will be distributed by the ISCD to the relevant countries and/or shooters.
2.3 Qualifying conditions for World- and Regional Championships
2.3.1 The qualifying scores must be gained at National Championships, which must:
- a. be designated or sanctioned by the ISCD.
- b. be shot in accordance with the ISCD shooting rules.
- c. be within the 4 year Paralympic period in which the World and Regional Championships are held.
- d. the Secretariat of the ISCD shall be notified before the starting date of the competition.
- e. all results achieved, shall be forwarded to the Secretariat of the ISCD for registration and qualification purpose within two months after the competition.
2.4 Qualifying conditions for Paralympic Games
2.4.1 The qualifying scores must be gained at competitions, which must:
- a. be sanctioned or designated by the ISCD;
- b. be shot in accordance with the ISCD shooting rules;
- c. be held in the four year period (next Paralympic year included) before the Paralympics they wish to enter;
- d. the Secretariat of the ISCD shall be notified according to IPC rules and regulations;
- e. all results and records achieved, shall be forwarded to the Secretariat of the ISCD for registration, maintenance of the record-list and ranking system, within two months after the competition;
- functional classification must take place according the rules of the ISCD;
- g. two ISCD range officials must attend the competition as jury members at the expence of the organizing committee;
- h. two (para)medical classifiers must attend the classification at the expense of the organizing committee.
2.5 Standards World- and Regional Championships
Discipline Sex Class Qualification R1 Air rifle standing Male SH1 545 R2 Air rifle standing Female SH1 355 R3 Air rifle prone Coed SH1 575 R4 Air rifle standing Coed SH2 570 R5 Air rifle prone Coed SH2 575 R6 English Match .22 Coed SH1 560 R7 Free Rifle .22 Male SH1 1060 R8 Sport Rifle .22 Female SH1 525 R9 Air rifle standing Coed SH3 545
Event Discipline Sex Class Qualification P1 Air pistol Male SH1 535 P2 Air pistol Female SH1 340 P3 Sport pistol .22 Coed SH1 530 P4 Free pistol .22 Coed SH1 490
2.6 Standards Paralympic Games
Event Discipline Sex Class Qualification R1 Air rifle standing Male SH1 550 R2 Air rifle standing Female SH1 360 R3 Air rifle prone Coed SH1 585 R4 Air rifle standing Coed SH2 580 R5 Air rifle prone Coed SH2 585 R6 English Match .22 Coed SH1 565 R7 Free Rifle .22 Male SH1 1070 R8 Sport Rifle .22 Female SH1 530
Event Discipline Sex Class Qualification P1 Air pistol Male SH1 540 P2 Air pistol Female SH1 345 P3 Sport pistol .22 Coed SH1 535 P4 Free pistol .22 Coed SH1 500
3.1.1 There will be team competition in each event except for the Paralympics (as per U.I.T.).
3.1.1 All teams must consist of three competitors.
Only one team per country is allowed in each event.
3.1.3 To have team-competition in an event, at least four countries must be on the startlist of that event.
3.1.4 All teams must be named in writing, on the appropriate form, before the drawing of the lots for shooting points for that event.
Team scores will be shot concurrently with the individual scores, i.e. no separate team matches will be shot.
Medals will be presented in team events as per regulations of U.I.T. and/or IPC (3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals).
4.1.1 In shooting, competitors will be allocated to one of two main classes. This allocation will be based on their functional ability as a shooter which will be determined by a functional classification panel of the ISCD.
4.1.2 A functional classification panel shall consist of at least one medical/paramedical officer and one technical officer, all of whom must be accredited by the ISCD.
4.1.3 The criteria how to become an authorized international classifier will be set in the guideline (see the appendix guideline for functional classification : Chapter 4).
Shooters have to enter the classification room with the shooting chair, cushion and shooting jacket which is used in competition.
4.1.4 No change of shooting classes will be permitted during the competition.
4.1.5 All functional classification must be done before the start of the competition. No competitor may enter a match without having his/her functional classification card signed by a member of the shooting functional classification panel.
4.1.6 Only a functional classification panel can re-classify a competitor, however if two functional classification panels are available, the same classification panel who made the original classification shall not re-examine a competitor to settle a protest.
4.1.7 Re-classification will take place if:
- a. The competitors physical condition alters significantly (progressive diseases, etc.), which cases are so certified by the medical officer of their national sports organization.
- b. The functional classification panel determines that re-classification is necessary.
- c. In case of a protest.
4.1.8 Protests, regarding the functional classification, must be made to the functional classification panel of the ISCD. The classification protest fee (US $ 100) must be paid to the head of the protest jury of the functional classification panel. Protest fee must be returned if the protest is upheld and will be retained by the ISCD if the protest is denied.
4.1.9 A protest, made by the competitor against his/her own classification, must be lodged within 30 minutes after classification.
4.1.10 A protest, made by others, which is lodged 24 hours prior to the start of the competition which results in reclassification, then the new class will be applied in that competition. When reclassification takes place during competition, the new class will be applied in the next competition.
4.1.11 The decision of the classification panel that handles the protest is final.
4.1.12 Under special circumstances the functional classification panel may allow a special backrest to overcome a specific physiological condition of the spine.
SH2 competitors may be permitted dual classification to compete as SH1 pistol competitor. Such entries must be endorsed by the functional classification panel, and it must be marked on the classification card.
4.1.13 Re-classification, during or after a competition which shows a shooter to have no minimum disability, will result in annulment of any score, medals and/or records.
This rule remains valid for each and every event in a competition.
4.2.1 Minimum disability for pistol in the non-shooting arm:
- a. in case of amputation : through the wrist.
- b. in case of disability other than amputation: decrease of muscular strength in the non-shooting arm of at least 30 points and be unable to load the pistol with the non-shooting arm.
- c. severe joint mobility problems together with decrease of muscular strength and/or coordination problems comparable with disabilities under 4.2.1a and 4.2.1b of this section.
4.2.2 Minimum disability for rifle in the upper limbs:
- a. in case of amputation : below the elbow, less than 2/3 left of the forearm.
- b. in case of disability other than amputation: decrease of muscular strength in one upper limb of at least 30 points, or in both upper limbs of at least 50 points.
- c. severe joint mobility problems together with decrease of muscular strength and/or coordination problems comparable with disabilities under 4.2.2a and 4.2.2b of this section.
4.2.3 Minimum disability for pistol and rifle in lower limbs:
- a. in case of amputation: through the ankle.
- b. in case of disability other than amputation: decrease of muscular strength of at least 20 points in one lower limb or at least 25 points in both lower limbs.
- c. severe joint mobility problems together with decrease of muscular strength and/or coordination.
- d. problems comparable with disabilities under 4.2.3a and 4.2.3b of this section, except single stiff knee or ankle in normal position or endoprothesis in one hip.
4.2.4 Dwarfs shall not be eligible to compete unless they have an additional condition which conforms to the minimum disability as described
4.2.5 All the rules describing minimum disabilities are to be considered from the perspective of additional disabilities which can give more or less (dis)advantage in shooting. In all cases the classification panel will make the final decision.
Competitors shall be classified into one of the two main classes SH1 AND SH2 and within that class they will be allocated to a sub-class:
SH 1 : SH 1 A - SH 1 B - SH 1 C
SH 2 : SH 2 A - SH 2 B - SH 2 C
Pistol- and rifle competitors who don’t require a shooting stand.
These groupings of disabilities are to be used as a guide only and the functional classification panel can asses each case in their full shooting equipment in the shooting positions.
4.4.1 Class SH 1 A
Sitting competitors who are able to stand and have normal trunk functions. No backrest is allowed on the shooting chair. These competitors may choose to stand to compete if they wish.
4.4.2 Class SH 1 B
Sitting competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and have good pelvis control (functional abdominals/spinal extensors, m.quadratus lumborum). A low backrest is allowed on the shooting chair and a sitting angle of maximum 30 degrees is allowed.
The sitting angle is measured from the shoulderjoint to the hipjoint.
Note: A low backrest is allowed (see 1.3.4), measured from C 7 to the cushion.
4.4.3 Class SH 1 C
Sitting competitors with non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and fair/none trunk functions. A high backrest is allowed on the shooting chair and a sitting angle of maximum 30 degrees.
Note : The allowable height of the backrest is up to 10 cm below the armpits, and a line will be marked on the jacket on the rifle supporting side.
Rifle competitors who have measurable and /or visible permanent disability in upper limbs and therefor are unable to support the weight of a rifle with their upper limbs and require a shooting stand.
These groupings of disabilities are to be used as a guide only and the functional classification panel can assess each case in their full shooting equipment in the shooting positions.
4.5.1 Class SH 2 A
Sitting competitors who have one non-functional upper limb or severe problems with both upper limbs and have normal trunk functions. No backrest is allowed on the shooting chair. These competitors may choose to stand to compete if they wish.
4.5.2 Class SH 2 B
Sitting competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and have good pelvis control. A low backrest is allowed on the shooting chair and a sitting angle of maximum 30 degrees is allowed.
Note: A low backrest is allowed, measured from C 7 to the cushion. The sitting angle is measured from shoulderjoint to the hipjoint.
4.5.3 Class SH 2 C
Sitting competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and have fair/none trunk functions. A high backrest is allowed on the shooting chair and a sitting angle of maximum 30 degrees is allowed.
Note: The high backrest is up to 10 cm below the armpits.
Further details concerning classification and criteria will be set in classification guideline.
The Classification card must be carried with the shooter onto the firing line.
4.8 Cheating.
Cheating is defined as any mispresentation of the athletes functional ability and/or disability, including failure to cooperate with classifiers. When an athlete fails to fully cooperate during either the medical or functional phase of the process, the panel of classifiers shall withhold a classification.
An ISCD classifier may initiate a protest for suspected cheating athletes in all categories during their original classification evaluation at any time prior to or during the competition. When the athlete is found to have been cheating, follow-up procedures similar to those established for Doping control by the IPC will be followed.
5.1 The use of equipment not inspected and passed before the start of the match will be handled as per U.I.T.
All equipment including, but not restricted to shooting jackets, shooting trousers, shooting boots, kneeling rolls (if used) and guns must be inspected before the start of the competition and marked as specified in additional rifle rules SH2. A check list as described in appendix E shall be used as a record of the checking process.
5.2 All equipment that is not described in the UIT rules must confirm to ISCD standards for the specific event.
5.3 All shooting chairs will be checked with the shooter in the shooting position during the equipment control and will be subject to spot checks on the shooting line before, during or immediately after the competition.
5.4 No part of the backrest of any shooting chair will be permitted to exceed the maximum height laid down in these rules, including and especially the vertical side posts of the backrest (see appendix B figure 7 & 8).
5.5 No tube or frame may be higher than the fabric of the backrest of the chair.
5.6 The maximum slack (stretch) of the fabric of the backrest, that is the distance from the front of the vertical side posts of the backrest to the deepest part of the backrest, shall not exceed 8 cm. (see appendix B figure 9). This is to be measured with the shooter in the chair in the shooting position.
5.7 Shooters and their equipment must be within the designated size of their firing point.
5.8 The centerline of the barrel in case of sitting competitors must not exceed more than 150 cm, measured from the ground or floor. The ISCD can decide, because of circumstances, to allow different heights.
5.9 The length of the shooting jacket may not be longer than down to the pelvis in case of sitting competitors.
6.1 The use by competitors of substances, identified in the list of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) titled "Banned and restricted doping classes and methods", are not permitted.
6.2 Competitors are liable to be subjected to doping control tests.
6.3 Each shooter has to submit a list of his/her medications, certified by a medical doctor, to the functional classification panel.
6.4 Penalties for testing positive under the doping control tests shall conform to the "Doping Section" of the International Paralympic Committee ( IPC ) handbook or the U.I.T. General Rules, which ever is greater.
6.5 Doping fees must be included in entry fees of the competition.
6.6 The number of tests will be determined by ISCD in conjunction with the Organizing Committee of the relevant competition.
RR1 Rifle competitors will be eligible to compete in World- and Regional Championships in the events listed below:
Event Discipline Sex Class Shots Mtr Time R1 Air rifle standing Male SH1 60 10 1:45 R2 Air rifle standing Female SH1 40 10 1:15 R3 Air rifle prone Coed SH1 60 10 1:30 R4 Air rifle standing Coed SH2 60 10 1:45 R5 Air rifle prone Coed SH2 60 10 1:30 R6 English Match .22 Coed SH1 60 50 1:30 R7 Free Rifle .22 Male SH1 40 prone 40 standing
40 kneeling
50 50
50
1:00 1:30
1:15
R8 Sport Rifle .22 Female SH1 20 prone 20 standing
20 kneeling
50 0:30 0:45
0:40
R9 Air rifle standing Coed SH3 60 10 1:45
RR2 Rifle competitors will be eligible to compete in Paralympic Games in the events listed below:
Event Discipline Sex Class Shots Mtr Time R1 Air rifle standing Male SH1 60 10 1:45 R2 Air rifle standing Female SH1 40 10 1:15 R3 Air rifle prone Coed SH1 60 10 1:30 R4 Air rifle standing Coed SH2 60 10 1:45 R5 Air rifle prone Coed SH2 60 10 1:30 R6 English Match .22 Coed SH1 60 50 1:30 R7 Free Rifle .22 Male SH1 40 prone 40 standing
40 kneeling
50 50
50
1:00 1:30
1:15
R8 Sport Rifle .22 Female SH1 20 prone 20 standing
20 kneeling
50 0:30 0:45
0:40
RR3 Shooting tables for sitting classes may be attached to the shooting chair or may be free standing. A small upstanding edge to prevent small items from falling may be fitted but in no way shall it be used for additional stability or support of the shooter (see appendix A figure 2).
RR4 The shooting table must be horizontal (+/- 5 degrees) or at the same angle as the floor, measured at the centre of the table.
RR5 In rifle shooting the table or board may be upholstered with compressible material of a maximum thickness of 2 cm. Other material on the table must be of uniform thickness for both elbows. It is not permitted to make a hollow in the table or board or in the upholstered material.
RR6 If required because of uneven arm length or similar problem, a compensating block may be used, but this fact must be authorised by the functional classification panel and marked on the classification card.
RR7 It is not allowed to sit upon the shooting jacket to gain support in any way.
RR8 One table may be used in place of the large and small tables indicated in appendix A (figure 1 & 3) and appendix B (figure 6), provided that all rules relating to gaining support from the table are adhered to. Shooters must use a small table for kneeling.
RR9 The table, if fitted, must not be used to gain support or stability for the body in any way, except for prone position. A separate board or table may be allowed for the shooting stand.
RR10 A junior pattern rifle may be used.
RR11 ADDITIONAL RULES CLASS SH1
Competitors who do not use a rifle support stand.
RR11.1 Sitting competitors in class SH1A may choose to stand, but if so they must stand free of any artificial support with the exception of medically certified normal prosthesis/orthosis. In the case of arm-amputee-rifle-shooters the rifle may be supported on a normal prosthesis which must not grip the rifle.
RR11.2 If standing in SH1A, all shooting positions will be shot as described in the U.I.T. rules with the following exceptions:
- a In the kneeling position of the three position events a stool of 350 mm. maximum height can be used if required;
- b In air rifle prone events competitors may not lay down, but must use a shooting chair and a table. In this case the competitor must comply with all rules regarding the use of shooting chairs and tables in prone positions.
RR11.3 In the standing position from a shooting chair the rifle must be held with the arms only, without support (as per U.I.T.). No part of the arms may come in contact with any part of the shooting chair. Not any part of the elbows is to make contact with the lap, wheel or gain support other than from the ribcage or abdomen.
In particular the backrest uprights are not to be used for support.
RR11.4 In the standing position the use of a sling is prohibited. In kneeling and prone rifle shooting the use of a sling is allowed.
RR11.5
a. In the kneeling position from a shooting chair or stool, only one elbow must rest on the table or board and the body must be well clear of the board. No support may be gained from the board/table frame.
(See appendix B figure 6 for small tables).
b. in the kneeling position from a chair or stool, the supporting forearm must form an angle of not less than 30 degrees from the horizontal, measured from the axis of the forearm.
RR11.6 In prone shooting, both elbows (if available) (not upper arms) must rest on the table or board (see appendix A figure 1 and 3). The forearm in this position must not form an angle of less than 30 degrees from the horizontal, measured from the axis of the forearm. The chest and/or abdomen may rest on the board or table (see appendix A figure 1 and 3).
RR11.7 In all standing events, the arms of the shooting chair and the shooting table must be removed. In kneeling events, the arm(s) of the shooting chair which are not used to attach the table/board to, must be removed. In prone and kneeling positions the arms of the shooting chair are a part of the shooting table.
RR12 ADDITIONAL RULES CLASS SH2
Competitors who need to use a rifle shooting stand.
RR12.1 All competitors Class SH2 will compete in the same class and will use an approved pattern support stand (see appendix C) to support the weight of the rifle.
RR12.2 The stand must confirm to the specifications laid down in appendix C. No other support or mechanical devices may be used. The shooting stand may be fixed to or on the table.
RR12.3 The support stand, this is top part (80 mm pin and rifle holder - total weight less than 200 gr) spring and bottom part must be an official ISCD marked model.
RR12.4 The spring has a different strength measured with the ISCD measuring device in relation to the subclass:
- Class SH2 A + B : flexibility minimum 35 mm
- Class SH2 C : flexibility minimum 25 mm
RR12.5 Sitting competitors in class SH2A may choose to stand, but if so they must stand free of any artificial support with the exception of medically certified normal prosthesis / orthosis.
RR12.6
- The fore-end of the rifle must form an angle of 90° with the shooting stand.
- The rifle may not contact both sides of the yoke at the same time.
- The yoke (rifle holder) must be at least 1 cm wider than the width of the rifle stock.
- The pin and the spring of the shooting stand must be in vertical position, front to back.
RR12.7 No device may be attached to the rifle or the shooting stand in order to block the rifle in a fixed position in, or against the shooting stand. The hands may not touch the shooting stand and spring when firing a shot.
RR12.8 In all shooting positions the use of a sling is prohibited.
RR12.9 In all shooting positions shooters must clearly and visibly de-shoulder the rifle in between shots.
RR12.10 The rifle must be held with both hands (if available) at different places.
RR12.11 Exceptions will be marked on the classification card.
RR13.1 Competitors may be allowed to have a target-changer or a loading-assistant if necessary.
RR13.2 The decision to use a loading-assistant can only be made by the functional classification panel.
RR13.3 The rifle must be removed from the shoulder of the shooter (de-shouldered as per rule RR12 when the rifle is being loaded.
RR13.4 The target-changer and/or loading-assistant may not speak or give signals during the match.
RR13.5 The target-changer and/or loading-assistant must be behind the competitor and may only approach the competitor to change targets and/or load the rifle and/or to adjust the sights. The shooter has to ask.
RR13.6 The target-changer and/or loading-assistant may not be a coach or team-manager from the same country as the competitor.
PR1 Pistol competitors will be eligible to compete in the World Championships, Regional Championships and the Paralympic Games in the events listed below:
Event Discipline Sex Class Shots Mtr Time P1 Air pistol Male SH1 60 10 1:45 P2 Air pistol Female SH1 40 10 1:15 P3 Sport pistol .22 Coed SH1 30 precision 30 rapid fire
25 U.I.T. P4 Free pistol .22 Coed SH1 60 50 2:00
PR2 In all pistol events the arms of the chair must be removed.
PR3 In pistol shooting, the non-shooting hand must not be on the shooting chair.
PR4 In free pistol, if a semi-automatic pistol is used, it must only be loaded with one shot at a time.
9.1 General rules shooting for blind and visually impaired shooters
9.1.1 The U.I.T. rules and ISCD rules shall be enforced in all cases except where they are modified by these special rules for blind and visually impaired shooters.
9.1.2 The U.I.T and ISCD rules are not inserted or restated here and the rules of this development section must be read in conjunction with the U.I.T rules and the ISCD Shooting rules 1996-2000 (especially general items i.e safety, clothing, shooting positions, finals, teams etc).
9.1.3 The rules stated in this development section will be additional to the ISCD and U.I.T.rules. In the near future this set of rules will be integrated in the ISCD shooting rules as a substantial part of that rules.
9.1.4 For definition purposes, blind and visually impaired shooters will be referred to as ‘shooters’.
Rifle competitors will be eligible to compete in the World Championships and Regional Championships in the event listed below:
Event Discipline Sex Class Shots Mtr Time R9 Air rifle standing Coed SH3 60 10 1:45
9.3.1 All equipment shall meet the U.I.T and ISCD regulations, except for the maximum weight of the rifle and the sighting system.
9.3.2 An air-rifle, equipped with a special scope, is used. This scope contains, or is connected to, an electronic circuit which transforms light into sound. A tone of higher or lower pitch is produced related to the intensity of the light on the target. The scope picks up the reflection of the light from the target. In this way the shooter will be able to "hear" the aiming on the target in the ear/headphone that is used.
9.3.3 The maximum weight of the rifle, the attached aiming device inclusive, may not exceed six (6) kilograms.
9.3.4 The rifle may be equipped with a telescope which transforms light into sound. The sound is transferred by means of an head- or earphone to the hearing of the competitor. No other aiming-devices may be attached to the rifle.
9.3.5 The competitor shall provide his/her own lamp, rifle and scopesystem.
9.3.6 All equipment shall be submitted to an examination as per U.I.T and ISCD regulations.
9.3.7 The transmitted sounds, produced by acoustic ear/headphones, shall not exceed a number of decibels likely to hamper other competitors
All shooters shall be classified into one valid class SH3.
9.5.1 The shooters are allowed to take part in the competitions if they fulfill the minimum disability:
- visual acuity no higher than 0,1(6/60) with best correction
- and/or visual field limitation less than 20 degrees.
9.6.1 In case a SH3 shooter has additional disability as described in the ISCD rules for functional classification, the shooter may choose to shoot in sitting position and use a shooting chair in comformity with the ISCD rules.
9.7.1 In competitions the normal U.I.T international pistol targets (for 10 meter air-pistol) are used.
9.7.2 It is allowed to put a fixed sighting target (Swarovski or Pistol target) on the wall, just above the area where the target transport normally places the target for airming purposes and then shoot on the U.I.T. pistol target.
9.7.3 One (1) shot per target has to be fired.
9.7.4 In the event R9 four (4) sighting targets may be used. Sighting shots are unlimited. After the first competition shot no sighting shots may be fired.
9.7.5 The sighting targets must be marked by the organizing committee for the shooter in order to be able to recognize the targets i.e. the top left corner must be cut off.
9.8.1 Each competitor is allowed to have one (1) assistant.
9.8.2 The competitor provides his/her own assistant.
9.8.3 The assistant may guide the shooter if he/she is liable to pick up the light from another shooters target.
9.8.4 The assistant may change targets for the competitor,
9.8.5 The assistant may tell the competitor his/her result, but the assistant may not coach during the match.
9.8.6 The assistant may touch the shooter for purposes of insuring safety without disturbing other shooters.
9.8.7 When the assistant is not in the process of 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and/or 8.6, he/she has to step back two (2) meters from the firing line and sit down.
10.1.1 Muscle testing
On the classification card the range of movement that will be tested is marked. Every test of a muscle must be repeated three times. (e.g. shoulder flexion is tested from 0-90 degrees, if the shooter is able to do the range of movement against the resistance three times she/he will get 5 points )
In horizontal adduction of the shoulder the m.pectoralis major must be tested, not only the frontal part of the m.deltoideus.
For the shoulder extension the m.latissimus dorsi and m.rhomboidei must be tested, not only the dorsal part of the m.deltoideus.
Musclepoints less than three are counted as zero.
10.1.2 Trunk function
Both, abdominals and spinal extensors are tested in the shooting chair. Muscles have to be clearly activated on both sides, according musclepoints 3, 4 and 5 to get +.
10.1.2.1 Abdominals
The shooter bends forward and lowers the left arm beside the right leg. The shooter tries to hold position against the classifiers resistance. Both sides must be tested.
10.1.2.2 Spinal extensors
The shooter places the right arm beside the left leg and tries to hold position against the classifiers resistance on the shoulder blade. Both sides must be tested.
10.1.3 Functional tests
10.1.3.1 Lateral flexion of the trunk shoulders in horizontal position (m.guadratus lumborum)
The test will be done in the shooting chair, sitting a little forward in a seat, if possible not leaning to the backrest. The shooter tries to reach horizontally to the side with one arm. If m.guadratus lumborum is active, test is +.
If the result of the test is -, the shooter will enter subclass C.
If the result of the test is + , the shooter will enter subclass B or A depending on the result of the following test.
10.1.3.2 Bending to the side
The test will be done in the shooting chair. The classifier fixates the shooter’s lower limbs. If the
shooter reaches almost to the floor with both arms and comes back to the upright position and the lower limbs
(hip abductors, adductors and ex-/ inrotators) are active, the test is +.
If the result of the test is -, the shooter will enter subclass B.
If the result of the test is+, the shooter will enter subclass A.
It is imperative that epilepsy is stable and under control. During classification the certification of a neurological doctor must be handed over to the classification panel to certify that the epilepsy is stable and what type of epilepsy it is.
It is evident from the perspective of safety on the shooting range that temporal partial epilepsy is a contra-indication for shooting.
10.3 Authorized international classifiers
In World- and Regional Championships and Paralympic Games all classifiers must be authorized international classifiers.
To become an authorized international classifier the candidate must take part in at least two classifications under supervision of the ISCD. To maintain international accreditation the international classifier must at least be active once in two years in functional shooting classification.
