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Dress Code And Basic Rules

The dress code and basic rules are based on the ISSF Rules and Regulations; we have included the ISSF rule number for your convenience. A copy of the rule book can be obtained from PSQ or online from the ISSF.

DRESS CODE

Try to wear the same type of clothing and shoe for all competitions. ISSF Rules 6.7.6 and 8.5 cover the dress code.

  • No camouflage or similar clothing should be worn.
  • No singlet tops.
Camouflage t-shirt with a red X indicating prohibition
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Man in safety earmuffs and yellow-green-white polo aiming a handgun at an indoor range

8.5.6. a – Only low sided shoes that do not cover the ankle bone are permitted. The sole must be flexible in the entire forward part of the foot.

Brown boots with a red cross, showcasing a bold style
Brown boots with a red cross, showcasing a bold style
Running shoes with a prominent tick mark symbolising quality
Black and yellow running shoe with a green tick mark

All mobile phones etc. must be switched off or placed on silent mode.

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SAFETY FLAGS

Safety flags must be inserted in the barrel at any time when you leave your allocated bay.

  • All pistols are to remain in their storage container behind the firing line until the range officer calls “Preparation Time”.
  • At this time the pistol container can be placed on the bench and the pistol removed. Muzzle pointing down range. The breach opened and the safety flag inserted. The pistol to be placed on the bench with the muzzle pointing down range.
  • An empty magazine for semi auto pistols can be placed on the bench in preparation. Revolvers must have their cylinder in an open position and safety flag inserted.
  • When the Range Officer calls load. A maximum of 5 rounds can be loaded into the magazine or revolver. The breach or cylinder then closed.
  • At the completion of the series, the breach is to be made open. Safety flag inserted and for semi autos the magazine removed. Air Pistols are to have a bright coloured safety flag inserted which passes through the full length of the barrel.
  • Malfunctions. If there is time in precision events and the athlete is confident that the issue can be rectified. Removing a dud round or one sticking the breach open as example. They can make the adjustment and continue the series. There are other considerations and if in doubt talk to the Range Officer prior to the match. It is advisable during times sequences not to self rectify but to lower the pistol to 45 degrees and hold out the non shooting arm to alert the Range Officer who will deal with the malfunction.
  • At the competition completion the Range Officer will clear your pistol for removal. At that time the pistol can be placed in it’s container on the shooting bench and then the container removed to the rear.
  • Remember the Range Officer runs the range. Only listen to them for range commands.

BASIC RULES

  • Safety is the first and foremost rule that everyone has to be mindful of.
  • All athletes must know the rules for the matches they shoot.
  • General rules are covered in 6.1, 6.2, 6.7.8.2 and 8.1.2 in the rule book.
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Beaudesert Pistol Club is affiliated with Pistol Shooting Queensland the state body that in turn is a member of Target Pistol Australia who administer the rules and regulations for all ISSF matches offered through the many affiliated shooting clubs worldwide.