ny slow fire relay before completion of the full
time allowance, if all competitors in that relay have completed firing. In rapid fire the time allowance is specified for
the complete string. Targets must be fully exposed for the full time specified for that rapid fire string. Time allowed
but not used does not carry over to another string or stage.
Note: To time rapid fire strings, start the stopwatch when targets are fully exposed (at the top of the travel of
the target carrier) and stop the stopwatch when targets start to move to be withdrawn into the pits.
8.2 Time Allowances:
(a) Slow FireThe time allowance is one minute per shot, except that at ranges over 600 yards it may be up
to 1 � minutes per shot if so specified in the program. At distances of 1000 yards, where unlimited
practice shots are allowed, all record firing and practice firing must be completed within the time limit of 30
minutes for a 20 shot match. This is computed at 1 � 2minutes per shot for each record shot. In the
Palma Course, all practice firing and the specified 15 record shots must be completed within a 22 minute
time limit per stage.
(b) Rapid FireIn rapid fire, the competitor is to be standing when the command COMMENCE FIRING is
given. When the sitting or kneeling position is to be used, the time limits for 10 shots will be 60 seconds.
When the prone position is to be used, the time limits for 10 shots will be 70 seconds.
8.3 Team TimeTeam time will be allowed as follows:
(a) For slow fire stages or matches, a team will be allowed a total team time equal to the time allowed in an
individual stage or match of the same type, times the number of shooters required to fire on each target,
plus 3 minutes for each change of shooter or pairs of shooters required per target. See Rule 11.6.8(b).
(b) For rapid fire strings or matches, team time as such is not provided. Each firing member is separately
allowed the same time as for an individual string or match of the same type and number of shots.
8.4 Passage of TimeRange Officers will not voluntarily warn competitors of the passage of time.
Competitors, and Team Captains in team matches, may inquire of Range Officers as to the time remaining before
expiration of the time limit. The request and the response shall be given in a tone which will not disturb other
competitors.