Rules, regulations and guidelines may change at the discretion of the Event organiser/Range Officer or Scrutineer. All decisions will be considered using the following Rules & Regulations in addition to the “Spirit of the Event”. Range Officer’s/Scrutineer’s word is final.
Covid-19 precautions are to be observed at all times.
All LERAA Trophies are Perpetual Trophies and remain in the possession of the Club Armourer.
Times
- 07-30 Organisers arrive
- 08-00 for registration and scrutineering.
- 08-30 Flag raising and dedication (Pvte.E.H.H.Bain)
- 08-45 Shooting program will commence
- Lunch – Self cater (Covid-19 precautions)
- Conclusion – Trophy presentation
Range and Shoot Rules
- All the standard range and firearm safety rules will apply with the addition of the following:
- Eye and hearing protection is mandatory.
- When transporting firearms around range etc. all bolts shall be REMOVED. Bolts may be inserted and actions closed when on the firing line and as directed by the Range Officer.
- The same firearm must be used during all stages of the shoot.
- All ammunition to be factory Mk.VII modern equivalent or reloaded to Mk.VII velocity.
- A time limit of 45 seconds per shot from the time the target appears.
- No loading or discharging of firearms at any time without range officer’s approval.
- Any equipment left on the mound may be used by other shooters. Your generosity is encouraged.
- Range Officer’s/Scrutineer’s word is final.
- Shoot is open to all comers who hold the appropriate licence/p650.
Allowable Firearm
- Military bolt action rifle in .303 British calibre fitted with iron sights subject to scrutineering
- Traditional range rifles in .303 British calibre
- Front sight must be an un-shaded blade.
- Slings on as-issued battle rifle must be issue. Length of sling may be altered.
- Slings on Target rifle may be leather or aftermarket manufacture
- Other bolt action firearms (within Range restriction) may be allowed to shoot but will be excluded from the competition subject to scrutineering.
- No handicaps shall apply to configuration of rifles
- Range Officer’s/Scrutineer’s word is final.
Permitted:
- Full-bore type jackets.
- Military tunics are encouraged.
- LERAA caps, slouch hats, giggle hats, Akubras etc
- Shooting mats, groundsheets, spotting scopes.
- Modern eyepieces
Not Permitted:
- Recoil pads or custom stocks
- Ring or tunnel front sights.
- Any magnified eyepieces
- Telescopic sights, eagle eyes and diopters.
- Hooded peaked or Mac caps.
- Shooting mitts or gloves.
- Shooting glasses and blinds.
- Anything else that in the organisers’ opinion is not in the spirit of the event.
Camping:
- There is plenty of room for camping on the range. Additional fee applies
- Full shower toilet facilities
- Fire restrictions may apply and are to be observed.
- All rubbish to be removed.
- Generators, ghetto blasters and car stereos are not to cause disturbance to other campers.
P650 forms will be available from LERAA Secretary on registration. (you MUST present a current photo ID and be able to answer NO to all the questions to qualify)
