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Malta Allied Airgunners

Club
(MAAC)
Shooting Sport Discipline Commission

MAAC– STEEL PLATE CHALLENGE


(SPC).
Rules Version 1.1 - 2009
1 Definition
1.1 Shooters must hit steel plates using predefined stage and ending
with the stop plate. The discipline aims to promote speed and
accuracy and above all safety for both the competitors and spectators
alike, without taking anything away from the fun aspect of the
discipline either.

1.2 These rules are written specifically for Manual Single Shot
Spring/Pneumatic Air Pellet Pistols for 0.177 and 0,22 calibers, Air
Pellet Pistols 0.177 caliber with 8, 10 and hi capacity magazines
running on CO2.and 6mm Airsoft GBB and NGBB pistols.

1.3 Classes compete all together in one event as separate but overall
scoring is possible due to class score modifier. Ideally classes are
awarded separately.

1.4 Steel BB guns are NOT ALLOWED.

2 General match information


2.1 The same gun, holster and holster position must be used
throughout the match.

2.2 If there is a mechanical problem, equipment of similar make or


model may be used as a replacement.

2.3 If said guns or holsters are entered in a Class event, the same
guidelines, conditions or restrictions must apply.

2.4 The Competitor will not be eligible for Overall Awards if class is
changed due to gun replacement.

2.5 Should a malfunction or breakage occur, the string of fire will be


scored and competitor given the chance to retire for repairs or
replacement of the equipment before resuming the course of fire.

2.6 There are no alibi's or re-shoots for malfunction or breakage.

2.7 Competitors are to go to the line prepared with the appropriate


number of magazines and needed ammunition, to avoid causing
unnecessary delays. See Magazine section.
2.8 Missed targets or insufficient pellet impact on a plate caused by
partly loaded magazines, or insufficient gas pressure is the
competitor’s problem.

2.9 When a Competitor has finished, the Range Officer will call the
next Competitor to the line.

2.10 Practice drawing or sighting must be held to a minimum and will


not be allowed after the first string of fire.

2.11 Thirty (30) seconds will be the standard for making ready for
each additional string of fire for each gun class.

2.12 If the Competitor is not prepared in a timely fashion, the Range


Officer will announce, "Make Ready Now".

2.13 The Competitor then has ten (10) seconds to make ready and
notify the Range Officer upon having done so.

2.14 If the Competitor has not notified the Range Officer of their
readiness at the 10 second mark, the Range Officer will begin the
verbal Start Commands.

2.15 If the Competitor does not engage the course of fire when the
audible start signal sounds, they will be given a maximum time for
that string of fire.

2.16 Please understand that we need to establish a balance between


the competitor’s need to ready themselves and the amount of time
available. Your co-operation will be appreciated by the Match Staff
and the other competitors.

2.17 Eye protection for all shooters and spectators are required.
Individuals observed without eye wear will be required to leave the
shooting area.

2.18 All final decisions will be made by the Range Master.


3 Range areas.
3.1 The area prior to the firing area is the Safety Area,

3.2 Permissible safety area actions:


● The un-bagging and holstering of empty (mags and gas) pistols.
● The un-holstering and re-bagging of empty (mags and gas) pistols.
● No bags or cases to be left in the safety area.

3.3 Firing Area


Firing areas is restricted to competitors and officers only.
This is separated by marker tape from the safety area and by the
firing line from the competition area.

3.4 Permissible Firing Area actions.


● Drawing practice and sight checking. (The competitor should
ensure that the
muzzle of their pistol remains inside the confines of the backstop at
all times whilst performing this action)
● Dry firing. The competitor must prove their pistol clear of propellant
and pellets to a Range Officer prior to entering the firing area to carry
out this procedure.
The competitor must also maintain muzzle awareness particularly
when sharing the firing area with a fellow competitor.
● The cleaning or repair of pistols.
3.5 Prohibited safety and firing area actions:
● The powering up and powering down of pistols. All insertion and
removal of either gas or air is to be carried out on the line, under
Range Officer supervision.
● No magazines (whether empty or full), and no training rounds
handling.

4 Courses of fire
4.1 Each course of fire will consist of five plates, one of which will be
a "stop plate".

4.2 You can arrange any set of five plates with a drawing, a name, a
clear description and the sponsor 's name if your set is supported by
one.
4.3 Each of the targets must be hit at least once during each string of
fire and a designated stop plate will be hit last to stop the time
(manual, mechanical or electronic stop).

4.4 Competitors may fire as many rounds as they deem necessary to


complete the course of fire.

4.5 The plate distances will vary between a minimum of 5 meters and
a maximum of 10 meters (out door) and 5 m to 15 m (indoor) from the
designated shooting box.

4.6 Unless specified in the course briefing all primary plates may be
engaged in any order (the stop plate is always engaged last).

4.7 One event has 3 stages and each stage is shot with 3 strings
each.

5 The course briefing


5.1 All competitors will be divided up into squads, each squad will
then be sent to their allotted course, each course will have its own
Range Officer.

5.2 All squads will receive a course briefing from the Range Officer,
after which there will be a short time for any questions.

5.3 Once everybody is happy the course will commence.

6 Air Pistol Classes.


6.1 MAAC Steel Plate is designed to cater for all air pistols using lead
pellets or airsoft 6mm pellets. STEEL BB’s are prohibited.

6.2 All pistols compete together but are divided into different classes
to level the differences out. The aim of the shooter is to hit the steel
plates on the go signal as fast as possible with the least number of
shots. Each class has a maximum time for each string of fire. The
standard time upon which MAAC was modified applied for 6mm
Airsoft GBBs and this was 30 seconds.

6.3 Class A: Singles Shot pistols (cal 0.177 or 0.22) : Max String
time 96 sec.
6.4 Class B: GBB and CO2 Pistols / Revolvers (cal 6mm airsoft,
0.177 ) : Max String time 30 sec.

6.5 Air Pistols CO2 or GBB with Magazine Capacity beyond 10 shots
must load only 10 pellets or BB’s per magazine. If the shooter do not
wish to have separate magazines he will take a reload penalty of 3.5
sec which is added to each string time recorded.

7 Holsters
7.1 Holsters must retain the gun. Triggers may not be fully exposed
with any holster.

7.2 Any type of holster allowed except under arm holsters.

7.3 Shooters without holster are allowed.

7.4 Shooter without holster will start with pistol placed on table and
both hands on head.

8 Airgun pellets and Magazines


8.1 Airgun pellets 0.177 or 0.22 caliber.

8.2 Airsoft 6mm BB’s

8.3 NO STEEL BB’s

8.5 The competitors must have sufficient magazines available loaded


to carry out the 3 strings of one stage. For a guide shooters:
CO2 pistols with 8 round capacity 3 magazines minimum.
CO2 pistols with 10 round capacity 3 magazines minimum.
CO2 pistols with 20 rounds capacity 3 magazines minimum.
6mm Airsoft with average 20 BB’s 3 magazines minimum.

NOTE PISTOLS WITH MAG CAPACITY MORE THEN 10 SHOTS


MUST LOAD 10 SHOTS PER MAG OTHERWISE WILL GET 3.5sec
PENALTY PER STRING ADDED TO THE TIME TO COMPLETE
STRING.
9 Targets
9.1 Targets used are made of metal and are variable in size, but are
either 10 centimeters or 14 centimeters circles and 10 centimeters x
20 centimeters rectangles.

9.2 They are then mounted on a long post, held upright in a suitable
base on the ground.

9.3 Center of the target must be at about 1 meter from the ground (
±2 centimeters ), except for specific set.

9.4 All targets are painted white except stop plate which is yellow and
will be re-painted prior to each Competitor’s first run if necessary.

9.5 Targets should be angled towards the shooter so the flat surface
faces the competitor to avoid ricochets.

10 Scoring
10.1 Your time is your score.

10.2 Each of four targets must be hit during each string of fire and a
designated stop plate will be hit last to stop the time.

10.3 Preferred MAAC timing system utilizes electronic sound timers.

10.4 Without a connected stop plate, the timer stops on the last shot
that has rung the stop plate.

10.5 With a connected stop plate, the timer stops by the last impulse
through the input jack.

10.6 Without any electronic sound timer, you must utilize digital stop
watches. Two stop watches are better then one.

10.7 Timers will start timing when the start signal is given and stop
timing when the stop plate is hit.

10.8 The average is used unless one time is obviously an error, or


the timer
knows he/she made a mistake on the start or stop.
10.9 Any hits made after the maximum time allowance will not be
counted.

10.10 All shots fired at primary targets after the stop plate has been
struck, will be scored as a missed with a 3 second penalty each.

10.11 If the final score with added penalties exceed max time, then
max time will be shown as the result of the string.

10.12 The competitor will be stopped and asked to reload if he


reaches the Class time limit.

10.13 Three (3) second procedural penalties will be given for moving
before the start signal, foot faults, shooting at the wrong targets from
the designated boxes, and incorrect or non movement.

10.14 All shooting will be from shooting boxes, which will measure 1
meter x 1 meter.

10.15 A foot fault will be described as when shots are fired while any
part of the body (foot) is touching down outside of the shooting boxes.

Clarification: A competitor may not support any weight down


"outside" (on the ground) of the shooting box while shooting, but foot
pressure on the raised shooting box will not be penalized.

10.16 Should a tie for 1st place placing occur, a pre-designated stage
score will be used as the tie breaker.

10.17 It is the responsibility of the competitors to check their scores


as written on their score cards and to sign their score cards when
finished shooting.

10.18 Any questions concerning the score card should then be asked
of the Range Officials.

10.19 If still needed, the Discipline Rep will then be summoned.


11 Leveling of the scores between Classes.
11.1As a point of reference the standard maximum time of the Airsoft
class is taken to determine the maximum time to be awarded to the
other classes.

11.2 The time is split into 1 second actions. Each action is assumed
to take 1 second. Obviously a faster shooter performs the action in
less and a slower shooter will take more time for his actions, steel
plate challenge is about this.

11.3 A time line was built with 1 second actions to see the physical
differences between different types of pistols, mag capacities and
reloading actions.

11.4 The pistols all start on go loaded and the draw action time is
similar to all types. Referring to the GBB standard time of 30 sec
which is taken on a magazine capacity of 22 BB’s from draw to till
end on magazine it takes 25 seconds.

11.5 A reload takes an other 4 seconds and 1 other shot will close the
30 second time limit. So the number of shots is in total 23 for a GBB .

11.6 The first 5 shots are the most important in Steel Plate. Going
beyond 5 shots to hit 5 steel plates means that you will acquire a
lower hit factor. The theoretical time from the Go signal to the 5th shot
is 8sec. The draw is 3 sec (Grip, Pull & Point ) and this is common to
all possible classes. Then 5 shots based on 1 sec actions is 5
seconds. If steel plate the maximum time for string is divided by the
time taken to shoot a string. Hence a GBB shooting in 8 sec 5 targets
will give 30/8 = 3.75 Hit Factor.

11.7 When the time taken from Go Signal to the 5th shot on a CO2
this is also 8 sec. So the maximum time for a CO2 should be 30 sec.
Initially this was set higher to 35 but the real time data showed that
both GBB and CO2 are capable of times less then the theoretical set
up. For this reason we removed the 35 seconds and joined up GBB
and CO2 in one Class B with a Max Time for String at 30sec.

11. 8 With regards to Single shot pistols initially when we started the
Max time was set to 92 second after a detailed study for the
theoretical time required to shoot the same amount of pellets. Since
we started real time data confirmed that the time required from GO
signal to the 5th Shot is 24 sec. Hence with this value we can rework
back the maximum time by multiplying 24 x 3.75 Hit factor to level
this class with Class B. The result shows 90 second Maximum time.
However we encountered a technical difficulty, the pistol that
managed 24 sec as calculated theoretically was a single shot but it
was an effort less pistol. All the other single shot pistols where lever
type which require some effort to reload. Although the number of
actions are the same for a reload there is significant difference
between the reloads on the same class. The real time data shows
that the lever type minimum time from Go signal to the 5th shot was
30 sec. If we multiply 30x3.75 that would give 113 sec. If we see
the difference between 113 sec – 90 sec that is 23 sec. Enough time
for a pistol of the same class to perform 2 rounds. This will give
superior advantage to the effort less pistol in the same class. Finding
a mathematical solution is not that easy. Hence we had to balance.
The effort less pistol can give a hit factor of 3.75 if it shoots 5 targets
in 24 sec with a 90 sec max time. The real time data shows 6 sec
difference between lever type and effort less type. So the best
possible was a combination of these factors. Hence Class A single
shot now have a Max String time of 96 sec.

11.8 One must understand that this is the best and fairest set up and
MAAC will constantly monitor real time data to find the best setup for
its members.
So the classes are 2 .
Class A Single Shot : 96 Sec Max String Time
Class B CO2 and GBB : 30 Sec Max String Time.

11.9 Scoring is following this procedure.


MAAC Steel Plate is made up of the following stages.
Each stage is shot 3 times.
Each shot is called a String.
The average of 3 strings for each stage is taken as the time taken to
complete the stage. The aim of the competitor is to shot the stage in
the least time and with the minimum of 5 shots.
The Max Time allowed for each string depends to the Class. Class A
has 96 sec and Class B has 30 sec.
This max time is divided by the average time of the stage to give a
HIT FACTOR value.
The total Hit Values of the 3 stages is added up together to give you
the total Hit Factor for the match.
The highest Hit Factor wins the match.

12 Movement
12. 1 For a multiple boxes set, if the Competitor fires and leaves Box
A and then realizes he/she missed and/or hit the targets out of
sequence and then return to Box A and continues to shoot, there will
be no procedural penalty (Keep the muzzle down range while
returning to Box A).

12. 2 Any target(s) struck in the incorrect order (A vs. B) will be


judged as a miss and each carry a 3 second penalty.

12.3 If any shots are fired after having begun to move forward out of
the box, there WILL be a procedural penalty (for ease of judging, both
feet must be touching do when while firing).

12.4 Upon reaching Box B, the Competitor may begin to fire when
one foot is in the box and the trailing foot is either in the box or in the
air.

12.5 Remember, if targets are engaged out of order without


corrective shots being taken, there will be a procedural penalty, plus
a miss scored on each target struck out of turn.

12.6 The shooter may not leave the initial box until AFTER the first
targets are engaged.

12.7 Upon entering the second box, the competitor may begin to
engage the targets when the trailing foot is off the runway.

12.8 It is the shooter's choice as to whether they have their trailing


foot down or in the air while firing in the second shooting box.

12. 9 If necessary, organizers can adapt “Speed Shadow” course of


fire for people with disabilities.
13 Hand position
13.1 Hands are to be held in the "Surrender Position", which is
shoulder high, with the wrists and full hand visible from behind.

13.2 The Range Officer will stop the count down and give one
warning and one warning ONLY if he sees that the competitor is
setting up too low or starting to creep or "bounce".

13.3 Failure to comply will result in a 3 second penalty for each


occurrence.

14 Start position
14.1 MAAC Steel Plate Shooting needs a holster, but for those who
want to compete without holster, an alternative start position is
allowed.

14.2 For those competitors who do not have a holster, the pistol will
be placed on a table.

14.3 In this position the competitor stands on the line facing the
targets, with their pistol loaded and pointing down range on the table,
with their hand held in the "Surrender Position".

14.4 All competitors especially those who shoot without a holster will
be encouraged to practice the art of the safe draw at home.

15 Range commands
15.1 The start command will be preceded by the commands "Load
and make ready."

15.2 After a short time is taken, the shooter shall indicate that he or
she is ready.

15.3 The commands will be "Are you ready? - Stand by." There will
then be a short pause of between 2 and 5 seconds before the start
signal sounds.

15.4 Moving is expressly prohibited!

15.5 Hands must remain motionless after the "Stand by" command.
15.6 A 3 second penalty WILL BE ASSESSED for premature start,
hand movement or bouncing of any kind.

15.7 After the competitor has finished the course:


● “Show Clear” - the competitor must show the Pistol to the Range
Officer with the slide open and all magazines removed.
● “Gun Clear – Holster” - competitor can now holster or bag the
pistol.

15.8 NO pistol is to be removed from the ranges in a loaded


condition.

16 Safety rules
16.1 The range is cold! Therefore all competitors pistols are to be
kept unloaded at all times, except when instructed to load by the
Range Officer.

16.2 It is accepted that after the first course of fire has been
completed, the competitor will in most cases arrive at the line with the
pistol already powered up, for example still have the same gas in the
pistol from the previous course.

16.3 This is absolutely fine providing that when they do require


changing, it done on the line under Range Officer supervision.

16.4 At all times during the course of fire whilst engaging targets,
loading, unloading or carrying out any remedial action such as a
malfunction clearance, the competitors pistol must be kept pointing
down range at all times.
16.5 If the limit line of 180 degrees to the shooting box is violated the
competitor will be asked to unload, and will be disqualified from the
entire match.

16.6 The competitors must also ensure that their finger is outside the
trigger guard when reloading, unloading and clearing malfunctions.

16.7 After a string of fire, no competitor may leave the line until his or
her pistol has been proved clear to the Range Officer.
16.8 Once the pistol has been proved clear to the Range Officer, the
pistol will be placed in a case or suitable holster.

16.9 If for some reason the pistol cannot be unloaded and proved
cleared because of a broken or failed mechanism, the competitor
must inform the Range Officer.

16.10 Under no circumstances will any competitor be allowed to


leave the line with a loaded pistol.

16.11 The competitor will refrain from handling their pistols, unless
instructed to do so by the Range Officer.

16.12 Should a competitor drop his pistol during a course of fire, he


must not retrieve it,
he must allow the Range Officer to pick it up, and who will then
unload and inspect it.

17 Safety violations
17.1 The following violations, any one of which may, and any two of
which shall, result in disqualification.
● Pointing an Unloaded pistol up range (break the 180 degree line).
● Dropping of an Unloaded firearm.
● Leaving the line with a loaded pistol.
● Any grossly uncontrolled shot or accidental discharge.
● Picking up a dropped firearm without the direction of a match
official.

17.2 The following violations shall result in automatic disqualification


from the tournament.
● Pointing a loaded firearm up range.
● Dropping a loaded firearm.
● Any shot fired into the holster or into the ground inside a shooting
box.
● Unsafe handling of a loaded firearm.
● Competitors under the influence of a controlled substance. (Alcohol
or drugs)
● Any behavior or action in violation of sportsmanship codes, or that
which directly and/or adversely affects the performance of another
competitor.
18 Dress code
18.1 Camouflage or paramilitary clothing is discouraged.

18.2 T-Shirts with controversial slogans or sayings WILL NOT BE


ALLOWED. Anyone wearing these items will be asked to leave the
range.

18.3 It is critical that this sport stay as media friendly as possible and
avoid possible controversy.

19 Protest
19.1 All protest at any particular shoot should be handled by a
predetermined review process.

19.2 All decisions rendered by this process at any specific shoot are
final.

19.3 Specific problems should be logged for future reference.

19.4 Future regulations and rules may result from this process.

19.5 The shooter is responsible to review his / her scores at that time
place any protest relating to the accuracy of the time prior to leaving
the line.

19.6 Shooters are responsible to retain their copy of the score card
and notify match officials of any errors in match postings.

19 Participation in MAAC Steel Plate.


19.1 The shooters are allowed to participate in one or more classes in
MAAC Steel Plate when in session configuration or single event
configuration. However they are not allowed to participate in the
same class with a different pistol type.

19.2 MAAC Steel Plate is normally based on session and the points
are accumulative. If the shooter enters in more then one class he
must then do the other sessions also in those classes.
19.3 PLEASE Note that the competition will take place in the same
day for all classes. Hence the shooter will be required to shoot the
stages with each class. No excuses will be accepted to split classes
in different dates due to fatigue of the shooters. So consider this
before attempting two or more classes.

19.4 For MAAC Steel Plate in sessions the serial number of the pistol
will be registered so that the same pistols are used through out the
complete sessions.

19.5 For MAAC Steel Plate in single day event the serial numbers are
not registered.

19.6 If a shooter decides to take part in 2 or more classes his points


are built and added per class, as if it was two different shooters.

MAAC-2008
Steel Plate Challenge.

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