Trapshooting Postal Match

NRA and the Royal Rangers have developed a shooting program to offer Royal Rangers across the country an opportunity to participate in several nationwide postal matches.
PREREQUISITE
It is recommended that Firearm Safety and Marksmanship merits be completed prior to participation in
the postal programs.
MATCH CONDITIONS
Eye protection and hearing protection is required during this event by the Royal Rangers.
ELIGIBILITY
An individual may enter this match only once per calendar year. All competitors must be a Boy or Man who is part of a Royal Ranger Outpost.
FIRING DATES
Competition will begin on January 1st of each calendar year and will end on December 31st. All scores
must be returned to NRA and postmarked by January 15th. Firing may be done any time after score
reporting forms are received from the Competitive Shooting Division.
FEES
Individuals $5.00 each. Teams $15.00 each.
All team members must enter as individuals.
(Example: 5 individuals at $25.00 and one $15.00 team fee for a total of $40.00 for one 5 member team).
AWARDS
See each match for award schedule. Minimum of two competitors in a category for an award to be given.
ADMINISTRATION
Complete the entry form attached and return to the Competitive Shooting Division. You will receive score reporting forms to record the match scores. Return completed score reporting forms to:
The NSSP Coordinator Darell Freeman at [email protected]
A return email will supply you with mailing information for your entry fee.
NSSP Trap Postal Match Score Form (fillable)
TARGETS:
Shooter’s name and position being shot will be printed in the upper right hand corner of each target.
Target acquisition is the responsibility of the competitor. NRA official targets are required. For a list of licensed target manufacturers’ visit:
http://competitions.nra.org/nra-licensed-target-manufacturers.aspx
Sponsors keep all targets until the challenge period has ended and all results are final.
SCORING
Each target must be scored by two individuals and in accordance with NRA Rules. If targets are scored electronically; verification by two individuals is not required.
MATCH BULLETIN
Results will be posted on the NSSP Website
AWARDS
Individuals – 1st Place winner in each category receives a plaque. Second through fifth place will receive awards based on participation. Additional awards will be provided for each additional ten competitors in a category.
Team – National Trophy plaques will be provided for first place to each firing team member. One place award will be provided for each five teams.
CATEGORIES
Shooters will enter in only one of the following categories:
Junior: 14-15 years old: (in calendar year of birthday)
Senior: 16-18* years old: (in calendar year of birthday)
Adult: Must be member of church that has a chartered Outpost.
* To compete as an 18 year old junior, the competitor must be an Expedition Ranger and still in high school.
TEAM MATCH
The team match is an unfired match generated by the fired scores of four (4) participating individuals.
The team category will be determined by the age of the oldest team member.
RULES
Current Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) Rules will govern. Rule books may be obtained by contacting the Amateur Trapshooting Association, 601 W. National Road, Vandalia, Ohio 45377 or at (937) 898-4638.
EQUIPMENT
Any shotgun, 12 gauge or smaller may be used.
TARGETS
Standard clay targets will be used.
COURSE OF FIRE
16 Yard Singles, 50 Targets record score / 50 targets for tie breaking
Participants must fire 5 shots at each station from 16 yards. The course will be repeated two times. The course may be fired over several days.
Shooters must declare to the assigned Witness prior to firing the match that these shots fired will count as his entry into the postal match.
SCORING
All scoring will be in accordance with ATA rules. In the case of an un-breakable time, duplicate awards will be given.
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