Rules as set
by Bylaw - 95.10.9 and amended by - 01.08.
AIMS
1) A fun match
2) To make use of "early"
pistols
3) To bring out of the cupboard collector
pistols not much used.
4) To put competition into the event.
5) To cater for everyone who wants to use
these pistols
6) To keep it simple and understandable
7) To keep the cost down, some old guns
are expensive
8) To involve the ideas pleasant to most
and not just one or two
9) To do all of this without arguments
1.0 General Rules
1) The safety
rules, and the normal rules and standards for the Centre fire match, will apply
to this match unless specifically stated.
2) The by laws
of the Van Diemen Pistol Club referring to H & P will apply only when these
are publicly shown on the official Club Notice Board.
1.1 Definitions
1) The aims
for this match keep the rules simple. It is not intended that technical points
be haggled about, rather that the shooters of the day have the right to decide
fine points for themselves. The definitions and rules
are kept to a minimum.
2) A clone is
recognised an honest sportsmanlike copy of a
classic handgun, which has not been made by the original manufacturer.
3) A Pocket
pistol is recognised as just that. The Walther PP is recognised as a typical
Pocket Pistol, and dimensions close to this are acceptable.
4) A Full Size Pistol is recognised as a .455 or .38
Webley, S&W Victory Model, a 9mm Luger or similar classic type of pistol.
5) If there is a dispute amongst the shooters
competing, then the problem is resolved by secret vote as in Paragraph 7.0.4,
before the days event begins, not after some one has recorded a top off the gun
score.
6) A decision
made by the competitors in one match
does not set a precedent for the competitors in the next or any other match.
2.0 Course of fire
1) The course
of fire will be modelled on approximately half of Pistol Australia Centre Fire
Match (basically ISSF) course of fire namely.
a)
An
optional series of five sighting shots in the Precision mode.
b)
Three
five-minute series of five competitions shots in the Precision Stage run
consecutively, club Championships may be excepted.
c) An
optional series of sighting shots in the Rapid-Fire Stage mode.
d) Three series of
five shots at a turning target with an exposure time of three seconds in the
Rapid Fire Stage run consecutively, club Championships may be excepted.
3.0 Competitors
1) Any person
who is a member of Pistol Australia, who has a licence to use the pistol to be
used, who is responsible, has studied
the rules and who in the opinion of the Director or Range Officer for the day,
is a safe shooter, can enter this match.
4.0 Ammunition that can be used
1)
any
Centre Fire excluding magnum,
2)
.22
rimfire, excluding magnum.
5.0
Pistols
which can be used.
5.1 Class 1 Pistols
1) Early
revolver - (Collector Handgun)
a) Any pre 1945 Revolver.
b) Fixed sights both front and rear
c) Pocket or full size
2)
Early automatic - (Collector Handgun)
a) Any pre 1945 automatic.
b) Fixed sights both front and rear
c) Pocket or full size
3)
Later Revolver - (Collector Handgun)
a) Any post 1945 revolver.
b) Fixed sights both front and rear
c) Pocket or full size
d) Including clones
4)
Later Automatic - (Collector Handgun)
a) Any post 1945 automatic.
b) Fixed sights both front and rear
c) Pocket or full size
d) Including clones
5.2 Class 2 Pistols
1)
Modern
pre or post 1945 with DRIFT adjustable sights
a) Any pocket pistol auto or revolver.
b) Adjustable sights on front or rear or both.
c) Pocket or full size
d) Including clones
6.0
Competitions
and trophies.
6.1 General
1)
The vast difference in pistol accuracy and trigger control in H & P Pistols, prevents graded and handicap shoots from having any
convincing value. To encourage interest in the match, and earn recognition by
the shooters, it is essential that trophies for different classes and sub
classes of pistols be encouraged.
2)
For this reason the amount collected in range fees does not have to be related
to the value of the trophies. The match is to be regarded as a fun match, which the Club subsidises, to increase a new interest.
6.2 Trophy Value and Information
1) Range Fees shall be from $1 to $5 and only be increased over this, by the Director advertising a
higher range fee for a more important shoot.
2)
The Director will advertise the
Pistol Class or Classes eligible for a “Trophy of the day”
3) Advertising will normally be by Newsletter, Notice or by
display on the Official Club Notice Board, but may be by Newspaper
advertisement.
6.3 Trophy Allocation
1) Will normally be a Top of Gun men and Top of Gum women
2) Trophy of the day shall be the highest award.
3) At least one Pistol Class shall be
awarded a “Trophy of the day”
4)
The Director will award at least one
trophy where three or more shooters compete in a Pistol Class or sub class
5)
The Trophy for the annual award of
“Van Diemen Pistol Club Champion of Historic and Pocket Pistol” shall be
awarded only to a shooter using a pistol as per 5.1.1 to5.1.4 in keeping with
the original concept of this match
7.0 Competition Rules which differ from
Centre Fire
1) Spotting scopes or binoculars are permissible only for
spotting sighting shots during the sighting series
2)
A pistol, which breaks and ceases to function, may either be repaired or the
shooter may withdraw. No additional time is allowed.
3)
A pistol, which malfunctions, may be cleared by the shooter and the shooter may
continue. No additional time is allowed.
4)
Should a dispute arise as to the correctness of a pistol being entered for a
Pistol Class, a majority of competing shooters present will decide by secret
vote with the Director having a deciding vote (the Director’s second vote)