Pistol Rules
 

5 Meter Air Pistol

RULES: NRA International Pistol Rule Book #CI16500 (adapted to apply 5 meter)

The following 4-H Rules supersede the NRA rules:

CLASSES: Smooth bore pistol – BB
Any smooth bore BB pistol, with metallic sights, in which the propelling force is developed through the use of a compressed spring, gas, or compressed air may be used.
Acceptable models include:
Daisy Model 288: fixed sight; spring air, weight .8 lbs.
Daisy Model 1200: adjustable sight; CO2 weight 1.1 lbs.
Crossman Model AA11: adjustable sight; CO2; weight 13 oz. OR any pistol of equal quality – suggested retail price under $40.
SIGHTS: Blade and Ramp front sight – adjustable open rear sight
OR
Blade and Ramp front sight – fixed open rear sight.

AMMUNITION: Round .177 cal. (4.5 mm) steel BB’s only

COURSE OF FIRE: 5 meters (16 1/2 feet) adapted for smooth bore BB pistol
Junior I (8-9) Shoots 2 handed, sitting at a table, resting butt of pistol on sandbag
20 shots – 5 shots each on 4 targets
Junior II (10-11) Shoots 2 handed, sitting at a table, resting elbows of forearms, but not butt
of pistol on sandbag or table.
Arms should be straight and sandbags or blocks can be used under forearms or elbows to bring pistol to eye level. 20 shots – 5 shots each on 4 targets

Junior III (12-13) Shoots 2 handed standing
20 shots – 5 shots each on 4 targets

TIME LIMIT: 1 minute per shot

TARGET: #B-40 OR Daisy #5819; 10-meter single bull pistol target (used at 5
meters)
#B-40/4; 10-meter 4 bull pistol target (used at 5 meters)
Note: Competitors are responsible for bringing their own blocks and sandbags.

10 Meter Air Pistol

RULES: NRA International Pistol Rules #CI16500

The following 4-H Rules supersede the NRA rules:

CLASSES:
Sporter Air Pistol: Daisy 717 or equal; suggested retail price under $80. (Weight not to
exceed 2.7 lbs)
Match Air Pistol: Daisy 747 or equal; suggested retail price under $150. (Weight not to
exceed 2.9 lbs.)
Precision Air Pistol: Any precision air pistol that complies with NRA Rule 3.7 (Weight not to exceed 3.3 lbs.)

SIGHTS: Only open sights are allowed, adjusted for elevation and windage

AMMUNITION: Any .177 caliber (4.5mm) lead pellet

Junior I (8-9) Shoots 2 handed, sitting at a table, resting butt of pistol on sandbag
20 shots – 5 shots each on 4 targets at 10 meters

Junior II (10-11) Shoots 2 handed, sitting at a table, resting elbows of forearms, but not butt
of pistol on sandbag or table.
Arms should be straight and sandbags or blocks can be used under forearms or elbows to bring pistol to eye level.
20 shots – 5 shots each on 4 targets at 10 meters

Junior III (12-13) May elect to shoot 2 handed or 1 handed, standing; 1 and 2 handed
shooters will register and be scored in separate classes 20 shots – 5 shots each on 4 targets at 10 meters

Senior I (14-15) May elect to shoot 2 handed or 1 handed, standing; 1 and 2 handed
shooters will register and be scored in separate classes 40 shots – 5 shots each on 8 targets at 10 meters

Senior II (16-18) May elect to shoot 2 handed or 1 handed, standing; 1 and 2 handed
shooters will register and be scored in separate classes 40 shots – 5 shots each on 8 targets at 10 meters

TIME LIMIT: 1 minute per shot for all classes

TARGET: #B-40 OR Daisy #5819; 10-meter single bull pistol target
#B-40/4; 10-meter 4 bull pistol target
Note: Competitors are responsible for bringing their own blocks and sandbags.

.22 Caliber Conventional Pistol

RULES: NRA International Pistol Rules #CP 16650

The following 4-H Rules supersede the NRA rules:
CLASSES: .22 Pistol:
Metallic sights: Any semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol w/ metallic sights
Any sights: Any semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol with any metallic/optical sight

.22 Revolver
Metallic sights: Any .22 caliber revolve w/ metallic sights
Any sights: Any .22 revolver with any metallic/optical sight

BARREL LENGTH: Not to exceed 10 3/4 inches (National 4-H Shooting Sports Events currently have a 10 inch maximum rule)

AMMUNITION: Any .22 caliber short, long or long rifle rimfire cartridge with a bullet
weighing no more than 40 grains. Hollow Point Ammunition is not allowed.

COURSE OF FIRE: 50 feet

Senior I (14-15) May elect to shoot 2 handed or 1 handed, standing; 1 and 2 handed
shooters will register and be scored in separate classes

Senior II (16-18) May elect to shoot 2 handed or 1 handed, standing; 1 and 2 handed
shooters will register and be scored in separate classes

TIME: 10 rounds, slow fire: 5 minutes/5 shot series
10 rounds, timed fire: 20 seconds/5 shot series 10 rounds, rapid fire: 10 seconds/5 shot series

TARGET: B-2 for slow fire and B-3 for time and rapid fire, 5 rounds per bull.