FITASC Rules

The following rules will be enforced 5 (1.05) - 9(1.09), 11(1.11) - 13(1.13), 20(2.20), 21(2.21), 23(2.23) - 25(2.25), 27(2.27), 9(3.09) - 13(3.13), 18(3.18) - 20(3.20)

A complete set of rules may be found here.

1.05 SHOOTING POSITION

The shooter will adopt the ready position, i.e. standing with both feet within the limits of the shooting stand, WITH THE HEEL OF THE GUN TOUCHING THE BODY UNDER A HORIZONTAL LINE MARKED ON THE SHOOTER'S JACKET. THIS LINE WILL BE INDICATED BY A TAPE OF CONTRASTING COLOR FIXED TO THE JACKET BY SOME PERMANENT MEANS. THE HORIZONTAL LINE SHALL BE LOCATED 25 cms (9.85") BELOW AN IMAGINARY LINE DRAWN OVER THE TOP OF THE SHOULDERS ALONG THEIR AXIS (see diagram below).

The shooter will maintain this position with the gun not premounted until the target(s) are in sight.

1.06 In a double on report simultaneous or rafale, the position of the gun is optional for the second target only

1.07 If the shooter is in a position NOT IN ACCORDANCE with 1.05 or if he aims his gun before the target appears, he will receive an initial WARNING.

1.08 After a first such occurrence on the same layout the target(s) will be declared:

a) Zero for a single target

b) Zero and no bird for a double on report

c) Zero & Zero for a simultaneous double

d) Zero & Zero for a rafale double

1.09 The shooter does not have the right to refuse a target unless he has not called for it. The referee alone shall decide on the regularity of a trajectory or on a NO BIRD.

1.11 The shooter must fire with his gun shouldered for all targets.

1.12 Under no circumstances, once the referee has clearly declared a target NO BIRD, may it be fired at. After the first warning, the shooter will be penalized :

a) Zero for a single target

b) Zero & no bird for a double on report

c) Zero & Zero for a simultaneous double

d) Zero & Zero for a rafale double.

1.13 Testing guns
Under no circumstances can a gun be tested on the shooting stand before the beginning of the round.

Before taking part in a Sporting event, the shooter can test his gun, if he so wishes, on a stand specially designed and laid out for the purpose, not far from the gun room.

2.20 "Report" pairs will not be shown only targets of SIMULTANEOUS and RAFALE doubles will be shown to the first shooter of each group.

2.21 Only targets having already been fired at as singles may be shot at as "report" pairs.

2.23 Shooters must take all precautions in order to be at the shooting stand on time. If a shooter is not present when his name is called, the referee must call the name and number of the shooter loudly 3 times during the period of one minute. If he has not missed his turn to shoot the singles on the first stand, he may rejoin the squad. If he has failed to join the squad before his turn, those targets not fired at, singles or doubles will be scored zero. If the shooter presents himself at one of the following stands, ALL THE CLAYS NOT SHOT AT THE PREVIOUS STAND WILL BE SCORED ZERO. In no circumstances may the shooter shoot that layout in another squad. (See 2.24)

2.24 If the shooter feels that he has a valid excuse for his lateness, he MUST :

a) Not join his squad if it is in the process of shooting on that layout

b) Put his case to the jury in writing

c) Abide by the jury's decision

d) Only the jury may authorize him to repeat the shoot of that layout in another squad

e) If the jury decides that the reason put forward by the shooter is unacceptable, the latter
will be scored 25 zeros corresponding to the 25 clays not shot at.

2.25 In the case of malfunction of a trap during the shoot, the referee will decide if the stage should be continued or interrupted because of mechanical troubles. After the trouble has been rectified the shooter has the right to have the regular target(s) shown before continuing the shoot.

2.27 On leaving each stand the shooter must check that his correct score is recorded on the score card. If the shooter CONTESTS the result, HE MUST INFORM THE REFEREE IMMEDIATELY, BUT THE FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THE REFEREE. However, the referee may seek information and advice before making his final decision. NO OBJECTION WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THIS CHECK.

3.09 Complete or partial CHANGING OF A WEAPON, MOBILE CHOKE OR BARREL is allowed during the same round, between two stands or between single or double targets. However, no delay will be permitted for any of these reasons.

3.10 Once the shooter is on the shooting stand he will not be allowed to carry out any changes which are permitted in 3.09.

3.11 A shooter is permitted a maximum time to ready himself between targets, whether singles or doubles, of 20 seconds. In a case where the shooter exceeds this time the referee may, after two warnings to the shooter, apply article 1.08.

3.12 In the case of a gun malfunction, verified by the referee, the shooter will twice only have the right to a new target in the course of the same round. The third and subsequent malfunction will be considered ZERO. Following the decision of the referee, the shooter will have the right to continue with his squad on condition that he obtains another weapon without delay (3.08). If this is not possible he must leave his place in the squad and shoot his remaining birds when there is a free place in another squad and when the jury has given permission. If the gun is repaired before the sequence on that stand is finished by his squad, the shooter may retake his place in the squad with the referee's permission.

3.13 Should both barrels fire simultaneously (double discharge) due to a gun malfunction and not the shooters error, the target, whether a single or the first of a double will be declared NO BIRD with nothing established and Rule 3.12 will apply.

3.18 Two cartridges may be used on each single target, but the shooter will only be allowed two cartridges for each double.

3.19 In a double if the two targets are broken by one shot they will be scored KILL AND KILL.

3.20 The referee may, at any time, remove unused cartridges from a shooter's gun for inspection.