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Only targets approved by the IPSC General Assembly and which fully comply with the specifications in Appendices C, D and H shall be used for all IPSC competitions.
Targets shall be scored in accordance with Appendices C, D and H as specified by the IPSC General Assembly.
Scoring targets used in all IPSC competitions shall be of a single plain color, as follows:
Scoring paper targets shall be of a typical cardboard solid color.
Scoring metal targets shall be painted a solid color.
Paper scoring targets and metal targets used as penalty targets must be clearly marked or of a solid color different from scoring targets.
Concealed targets used in a course of fire may be partially or wholly concealed through the use of "soft" or "hard" cover, as follows:
Cover provided merely to obscure the view of targets shall be considered "soft" cover. Shots which have passed through "soft" cover and which strike a scoring target shall score. Shots that have passed through "soft" cover before hitting a penalty target shall be penalized. All scoring zones on targets concealed by "soft" cover shall be left wholly intact.
Cover provided to totally conceal all or a portion of targets shall be considered "hard" cover. Wherever possible "hard" cover should not be simulated but constructed using impenetrable materials.
An IPSC competition shall utilize a single type of paper target.
A stage may include only one single type of paper target. Classic targets may not be used on a USPSA classifier stage.
Paper targets shall have scoring lines and non-scoring borders clearly marked on the scoring surface however scoring lines and non-scoring borders should not be visible past a distance of ten (10) meters. The scoring zones provide the recognition of power in IPSC competition.
Paper targets shall never be required to receive more than twelve (12) hits before being scored and patched.
Partially concealed paper targets are permitted. Course designers may simulate "hard" cover barriers in the following ways:
By constructing simulations to actually conceal a portion of the target.
By cutting targets to remove the portion deemed to be concealed by "hard" cover.
By painting the portion of the target one solid color to simulate "hard" cover.
Paper targets that are physically cut or painted with a solid color shall be fitted with a replacement non-scoring border using adhesive tape or a similar product at least one (1) centimeter wide. The replacement border shall extend the full width of the boundary with the scoring area and must be readily visible.
Simulating hard cover by cutting the targets is not recommended as the cut targets are often flimsy and the non-scoring border has been removed from a portion of the target. The hard-cover portion should be painted a color which contrasts with the rest of the target. The use of tape of approximately the same color as hard cover to delineate a clear edge for scoring is recommended. When used, the inside of the tape (the edge closest to the scoring portion of the target) will be treated the same way as the inside edge of a non-scoring border on a normal target. Hits on the tape will score the same as hits on the non-scoring border. Cutting away any part of a target concealed behind soft cover is not allowed. Using a no shoot target to partially cover a target concealed behind soft cover is not allowed. Targets behind soft cover must be full targets.
"Hard" cover shall not completely obscure the highest scoring zone on a paper target.
The two (2) types of approved metal targets used in IPSC competition are as follows:
The currently approved metallic targets for pistol courses are the Pepper Popper, US Popper, the 6-inch square plate, and the 8-inch round plate. These targets must be placed at least 10 yards from the competitor and at right angles to the line of fire. The calibration procedure for both the US Popper and Pepper Popper is as follows: Calibration is done with factory 9mm minor ammunition. Set the Popper so that a full-bullet-diameter hit within the circle radius of the Popper knocks it down. In cases where proper calibration is brought into question, visually inspect the Popper for obstructions that may have prevented proper operation. Then, if no obstruction is found, calibrate the Popper using the above procedure. A Popper that falls when hit within the radius of the circle or below, is considered to be properly calibrated. A Popper that is hit above the radius of the circle, shall be recalibrated and the competitor must reshoot the course of fire.
IPSC Poppers, as illustrated in Appendix C, are approved metal targets designed to recognize power and shall be calibrated in accordance with the Appendix C. The smaller Poppers (Mini-Poppers) shall be used solely to simulate longer distances and may not be used in the same course of fire with the larger type.
All legal metallic targets as per US4.3.1, may be used in a single course of fire except steel plates, when used, must not be used entirely on their own without the use of authorized paper targets or Pepper Poppers.
There are at least two versions of Poppers: the Pepper Popper and the Classic Popper. These versions may not be included together in any single competition.
All legal metallic targets as per US4.3.1, may be used in a single course of fire except steel plates, when used, must not be entirely on their own without the use of authorized paper targets or Pepper Poppers.
IPSC Plates (as illustrated in Appendix D) shall not be used exclusively in any course of fire. Authorized paper targets or Pepper Poppers must be included to recognize power. Scoring metal plates shall always fall or overturn when hit, and must be designed and installed to prevent them from turning edge-on or sideways. Any scoring metal target that turns edge-on or sideways when hit is not permitted.
Metal penalty targets may be constructed either to remain upright or to fall or overturn when hit.
Metal penalty targets should be constructed to remain upright.
The competitor may not rearrange the ground or range equipment prior to the start of a course of fire or stage. The range officials are responsible to ensure that the range equipment and range surface are maintained in accordance with safety and consistency in the course of fire.
The competitor may not rearrange the ground or range equipment prior to the start of a course of fire or stage.
The competitor may request that the officials take certain actions to ensure consistency and may refer the matter to the CRO on the stage or the Range Master or Match Director. The Range Master or Match Director shall have final authority in matters concerning the range surface.
Range equipment shall present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. Range equipment failure includes but is not limited to the displacement of paper targets, the premature activation of metal targets, the malfunction of mechanically or electrically operated equipment, and the failure of props such as openings, ports, and barriers. A competitor who is unable to complete the course of fire due to range equipment failure shall be required to re-shoot the stage following the necessary repairs to the malfunctioning equipment. The exception is as follows:
If, the Range Officer observes that the position of a paper or metal target has changed, presenting a more difficult challenge than that presented to previous competitors, the competitor shall be offered a re-shoot. The competitor shall not be permitted to check the score or time from the first attempt prior to making the decision.
Chronic malfunction of equipment in a course of fire may result in the removal of that stage from the match results. The Match Director and Range Master are responsible for any such decision.
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