BB Gun Rules
This is the maximum allowable weight of an unloaded BB gun, excluding the sling.
What is not exceeding 6 pounds?
This is the shooting distance in a 5-meter match, in feet and inches.
What is 16 feet 4 3/4 inches?
No part of this may contact the ground beyond the firing line.
What is the competitor's body?
This person is assigned to each firing point for safety and assistance.
Who is the adult team coach or designated person?
These are valid range commands from the Chief Range Officer.
What is "Preparation starts now," "Is the line ready?", "Cease Firing"?
This command must be given before a BB Gun can be cocked.
What is the start of the preparation period after being called to the firing line?
These patches are allowed to be worn during shooting.
What are eye patches?
These materials may not be added to the stock or forearm of the BB gun.
What are sandpaper, emery paper, adhesives, rubber, or rosin?
Only this many shots may be fired at each bullseye.
What is one?
Competitors and coaches are responsible for these actions.
What is know the match program, check scores, report to firing point?
A BB can be loaded only after this command is given.
What is "Commence Fire"?
Time allowed for 10 record shots is this many minutes.
What is 10 minutes (1 minute per shot)?
Changing the shape of this kneeling aid is not permitted.
What is the kneeling roll?
Targets for all positions must fall between these height ranges.
What is 6 inches to 5 feet?
In the sitting position, the BB gun is supported by these body parts.
What are both hands and one shoulder?
The NRA defines this as a shoulder-held smoothbore barrel gun using compressed air, spring, or gas with metallic sights.
What is a BB gun? (Note test used rifled barrel)
In the prone position, competitors may choose to lie on this or use a mat
What is the bare surface of the firing point?
A person may only serve as coach, firing member, or alternate firing member in this number of teams per match.
What is one?
These devices are not permitted to assist with timing during matches.
What are audible timing devices?
This is the first shooting position in a 4-position match.
What is prone?
This officer handles all scoring and statistical duties during the match.
Who is the Chief Statistical Officer?
This is the measurement point for 5-meter shooting distance.
What is from the competitor's edge of the firing line to the face of the targets?
After the "CEASE FIRE" command, these steps must be taken.
What is ground the gun and have it checked by a coach or Range Official?
This is the expected behavior of a competitor after completing a relay.
What is promptly leaving the firing point?
A misfire is defined as this.
What is when the BB is not expelled from the gun?