Midwest Multigun Association: 2012

MIDWEST MULTIGUN ASSOCIATION RULES

Based off IMGA / Wisconsin 3-gun rules

Adapted April 2012

1. Safety Rules

1.1 Participants are subject to match disqualification for violation of any rule or regulation in sections 1 or 2.

1.2 All International Multi-Gun Association matches will be run on COLD RANGES.

1.2.1 COLD RANGE (definition): Participants firearms will remain unloaded at the match site except under the direction of a match official.

1.3 Designated Safety Areas

1.3.1 The Safety Areas will be clearly marked with signs.

1.3.2 Unloaded firearms may be handled and/or displayed only in the Safety Areas.

1.3.3 No ammunition may be handled in any Safety Area.

1.4 Rifles & Shotguns (carry from vehicle or between stages)

1.4.1 Rifles & shotguns must be cased, carted or carried slung with the muzzle up.

1.4.2 Rifles & shotguns must be carried with actions open and detachable magazines removed.

1.5 Handguns (carry between stages)

1.5.1 Handguns must be cased or remain in holster, magazine removed except in designated Safety Areas, or under the direction of Range Officer(s) on a stage.

1.5.2 Handguns must be carried with the "Hammer/Striker Down."

1.5.3 On stages, the Ready Condition of handguns must be "Hammer Down" for DA autos & revolvers, and "Cocked & Locked" for SA autos or DA autos with manual override safeties.

1.6 No participants or spectators shall consume or be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs at the match site. Any participant found to be impaired and deemed unsafe as a result of legitimate prescription drugs may be directed to stop shooting and requested to leave the range.

1.7 Eye protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel at the match site.

1.8 Ear protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel while on or near a stage of fire.

1.9 Grounding Firearms

1.9.1 During the course requirements of a multi-gun stage, a competitor may be required to ground a firearm in order to transition to another. The following provisions outline the only accepted and safe ways to ground a firearm during a course of fire:

a. Loaded, safety engaged.

b. Unloaded.

1.9.2 A competitor may only proceed downrange of a grounded firearm if the firearm is:

a. Unloaded

b. Loaded, safety engaged, in a specified retention device (i.e. grounding barrel) designed

to secure the firearm and ensure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

c. Moving downrange of a firearm not properly secured will result in disqualification.

1.9.3 Unloading firearm in unsafe manner will result in disqualification.

1.9.2.1 Emptying a firearm while not engaging a target

1.10 Movement with Firearms

1.10.1 While moving with a firearm during a multi-gun stage, a competitor must keep his

finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard, unless a target is being engaged. One

warning will be provided to the competitor by the Range Officer. A second violation in the

match will be cause for disqualification.

1.10.2 Use of manual safeties when not actively engaging targets is encouraged.

2. Disqualifications

2.1 Disqualification will result in complete disqualification from the match and the shooter will not be allowed to continue with the match. Shooter will not be eligible for prizes. Final decision will be with the Range Master. Safety violations will not be subject to arbitration.

2.2 Disqualification for Negligent Discharge.

2.2.1 "Negligent Discharge" is defined as the discharge of a firearm in an unsafe manner or unintentionally in which a projectile (bullet) strikes the ground within 3 meters of the competitor or range officer, or outside the confines of the backstop.

2.3 Grounding a firearm in any condition not outlined in rule 1.9 will result in disqualification.

2.4 Dropping a loaded firearm or dropping a firearm while in the loading/unloading process.

2.5 Allowing the muzzle of his/her firearm to break the 180 degree Safety Plane (except while holstered, or minimally necessary to safely holster or draw).

2.6 Allowing the muzzle of a firearm to point at the competitor’s body during a course of fire (i.e. sweeping)

2.6.1 Exception – Sweeping of the lower extremities (below the belt) while drawing or re-holstering a handgun, provided the competitor’s finger is off the trigger and outside the trigger guard.

2.7 A participant shall be disqualified for unsportsmanlike-like conduct.

2.7.1 Cheating:

2.7.1.1 Intentionally altering targets prior to the target being scored to gain advantage or avoid a penalty.

2.7.1.2 Altering or falsifying score sheets.

2.7.1.3 Altering the configuration of firearms or equipment to gain advantage (see rule 5.3 & 5.4)

2.7.2 Threatening or assaulting other competitors or staff personnel.

2.7.3 Disruptive behavior in an attempt to disturb other competitors while they are

shooting.

2.8 ALL disqualifications and re-shoots will be issued by the Range Master.

2.9 Disqualification for engaging targets in an unsafe manner:

2.9.1 Engaging steel targets with handgun ammunition at a range of less than 23 feet.

2.9.2 Engaging steel targets with shotgun birdshot shot ammunition at a range of less than 16

feet.

2.9.3 Engaging steel targets with shotgun slug ammunition at a range of less than 131 feet.

2.9.4 Engaging steel targets with rifle ammunition at a range of less than 150 feet.

2.9.5 Engaging a target with improper firearm or ammunition may result in disqualification if it

resulted in an unsafe situation or potential damage to target (i.e. engaging a designated

pistol steel target with a rifle round). “Shoot-through” situations caused by course design

shall not result in penalties to the competitor.

3. Sportsmanship & Conduct

3.1 Participants and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous, sportsman-like manner at all times. Disputes will be handled by submission to the Arbitration Committee.

3.2 Clothing with any offensive or obscene logos, sayings, pictures or drawings will not be worn or displayed while at the match site/range.

3.3 Violation of magazine/ammunition limitations in Tactical and Heavy Metal Divisions will result in the shooter being placed in Open Division for the entire match.

4. Ammunition

4.1 No tracer, incendiary, armor piercing, steel jacketed or steel/Tungsten core ammunition is allowed.

4.2 Pistol/revolver ammunition shall be 9x19 or larger. (HM: .44 caliber minimum.)

4.3 Rifle ammunition shall be .223 Remington (5.56 NATO) or larger. (HM: 7.62x51 NATO minimum)

4.4 Shotgun ammunition shall be 20 gauge or larger - #6 shot or smaller, lead or bismuth shot only. (HM: 12 gauge minimum)

4.5 Shotgun slugs shall obey rule 4.1.

5. Firearms

5.1 All firearms used by competitors shall be serviceable and safe.

5.2 If a competitor's firearm becomes unserviceable during competition, that competitor may replace his/her firearm with another of the same model, caliber and sighting system approved by the Match Director or his designee.

5.3 For purposes of this ruling, a "firearm" consists of a specific caliber, receiver, barrel, stock and sighting system combination.

5.4 The same firearm system, for each gun, per Rule 5.3, shall be used during the entire match.

5.5 Competitors will not reconfigure any firearm during the course of a match. (i.e. change caliber, barrel

length, shotgun magazine tube length, sighting systems or stock style.) This will be considered

Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Magnification and brightness settings on optics, and choke tubes may be

reconfigured throughout the match without penalty.

6. Firearm Divisions [Open, Tactical-Iron, Tactical-Scoped, Tactical-Limited, Heavy Metal]

MMGA will recognize 5 separately scored divisions - Open, Tactical Scoped, Tactical Iron, Tactical Limited and Heavy Metal. Tactical Handguns and Tactical Shotguns are identical among the Tactical Divisions – the use of different optical sights on the rifle will differentiated between the divisions.

6.1 Open Division

6.1.1 Handgun - Open

(a) No limitations on accessories (see rule 5.3)

(b) Magazine length may not exceed 170 millimeters.

6.1.2 Rifle - Open

(a) No limitations on accessories (see Rules 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5)

6.1.3 Shotgun - Open

(a) No limitations on accessories (see Rules 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5)

(b) Barrel length may not be changed for the duration of the match.

(d) Shotgun speed loaders are allowed.

(e) Shotgun speed loaders must new style with primer relief cut (or old style modified
to have primer relief cut).

(f) Use of speed loaders without primer relief cut will result in disqualification.

6.2 Tactical Optics Divisions

6.2.1 Handgun

(a) Firearms must be of a factory configuration.

(b) Internal modifications are allowed providing they do not alter the original factory

configuration of the handgun.

sights, compensators or barrel porting are NOT allowed in this division.

(d) Magazines used shall not exceed 170 mm OAL (overall length) for single stacks, and

shall not exceed 140 mm OAL for staggered magazines.

6.2.2 Rifle

(a) Firearms must be of a factory configuration (see Rules 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5)

(b) Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the rifle.

(i) A supplemental magnifier may be used with the permitted optical sight

provided the magnifier does not contain an aiming reticle, cannot be used as

an aiming device by itself, and remains mounted in the same location on the

rifle for the duration of the event. A participant may use the magnifier in

either the magnified or unmagnified mode without restriction

(ii) Variable power optics and magnifiers may be adjusted in power between or

during stages without limitations.

(d) Rifle supporting devices (i.e.bipods, etc) are not allowed in this division.

(e) Drum magazines are prohibited

6.2.3 Shotgun

(a) Shotguns must be of a factory configuration (see Rule 5.3)

(b) Barrel length may not be changed for the duration of the match.

factory configuration of the shotgun.

(d) No electronic or optical sights are allowed on shotguns in this division.

(e) No shotgun supporting devices (i.e. bipods, etc.) are allowed in this division.

(f) No compensators or porting on barrels allowed in this division.

(g) No shotgun speed loaders are allowed in this division.

(h) No shotgun in tactical division may start a stage with more than 9 rounds total in the

shotgun.

(i) Only tubular magazines are permitted

6.3 Tactical-Limited Division

6.3.1 Handgun

(a) Firearms must be of a factory configuration.

(b) Internal modifications are allowed providing they do not alter the original factory

configuration of the handgun.

sights, compensators or barrel porting are NOT allowed in this division.

(d) Magazines used shall not exceed 170 mm OAL (overall length) for single stacks, and

shall not exceed 140 mm OAL for staggered magazines.

6.3.2 Rifle

(a) Firearms must be of a factory configuration (see Rules 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5)

(b) Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the rifle.

(i) Magnified optics, or magnifiers used in conjunction with a non-magnified optic are

prohibited.

(d) Rifle supporting devices (i.e.bipods, etc) are not allowed in this division.

(e) Drum magazines are prohibited

(f) Compensators and muzzle brakes may not exceed 1 inch in diameter and 3 inches in length (as measured from the barrel muzzle to the end of the compensator).

6.3.3 Shotgun

(a) Shotguns must be of a factory configuration (see Rule 5.3)

(b) Barrel length may not be changed for the duration of the match.

factory configuration of the shotgun.

(d) No electronic or optical sights are allowed on shotguns in this division.

(e) No shotgun supporting devices (i.e. bipods, etc.) are allowed in this division.

(f) No compensators or porting on barrels allowed in this division.

(g) No shotgun speed loaders are allowed in this division.

(h) No shotgun in tactical division may start a stage with more than 9 rounds total in the

shotgun.

(i) Only tubular magazines are permitted

6.4 Tactical-Iron

6.4.1 Handgun

(a) Firearms must be of a factory configuration.

(b) Internal modifications are allowed providing they do not alter the original factory

configuration of the handgun.

sights, compensators or barrel porting are NOT allowed in this division.

(d) Magazines used shall not exceed 170 mm OAL (overall length) for single stacks, and

shall not exceed 140 mm OAL for staggered magazines.

6.4.2 Rifle

(a) Firearms must be of a factory configuration (see Rules 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5)

(b) Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the rifle.

(d) Rifle supporting devices (i.e.bipods, etc) are not allowed in this division.

(e) Drum magazines are prohibited

(f) Compensators and muzzle brakes may not exceed 1 inch in diameter and 3 inches in length (as measured from the barrel muzzle to the end of the compensator).

6.4.3 Shotgun

(a) Shotguns must be of a factory configuration (see Rule 5.3)

(b) Barrel length may not be changed for the duration of the match.

factory configuration of the shotgun.

(d) No electronic or optical sights are allowed on shotguns in this division.

(e) No shotgun supporting devices (i.e. bipods, etc.) are allowed in this division.

(f) No compensators or porting on barrels allowed in this division.

(g) No shotgun speed loaders are allowed in this division.

(h) No shotgun in tactical division may start a stage with more than 9 rounds total in the

shotgun.

(i) Only tubular magazines are permitted

6.5 Heavy Metal

6.5.1 Handgun

(a) Firearms must comply with the Tactical handgun rules (6.2.1; 6.2.2 & 6.2.3).

(b) All handguns must be .44 caliber or larger.

6.5.2 Rifle

(a) Rifles must comply with Tactical Iron Rules

(b) Rifles in HM will be .308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) or larger.

(d) No optical sights allowed in this division.

6.5.3 Shotgun

(a) Shotguns must comply with Tactical Shotgun Rules

(b) Shotguns must be 12 gauge

7. Holsters and Equipment

7.1 Handgun holsters and equipment - Open

7.1.1 Any holster which will safely retain the handgun during vigorous movement is allowed.

7.1.2 The belt upon which the holster and magazine/speed loader pouches are attached must be worn at waist level.

7.1.3 Due to safety concerns shoulder holsters and cross draw holsters are not allowed.

7.2 Handgun holsters and equipment – All Tactical divisions & Heavy Metal

7.2.1 Holsters must be a practical/tactical carry style and must be able to safely retain the

handgun during vigorous movement.

7.2.2 The holster material must completely cover the trigger on all semiautomatic pistols. Revolver

holsters must completely cover the trigger and the cylinder.

7.2.3 The belt upon which the holster and magazine/speed loader pouches are attached must be worn at waist level.

7.2.4 Due to safety concerns shoulder holsters and cross draw holsters are disallowed.

7.2.5 Holsters and magazine/speed loader pouches worn on the belt shall be at or behind the point of the hip.

8. Divisions -MMGA will recognize 5 separately scored divisions - Open, Tactical Scoped, Tactical Iron,

Tactical Limited and Heavy Metal Pump

8.1 Open

8.1.1 Any Open gun OR Open equipment puts the competitor in Open for the entire match.

8.1.2 See Firearm Division (Rule 6) for details.

8.2 Tactical-Iron Sighted Rifle

8.2.1 Competitor will shoot a Tactical handgun, Tactical shotgun and a Tactical Rifle with iron sights.

8.3 Tactical - Limited

8.3.1 Competitor will shoot a Tactical handgun, Tactical shotgun and a Tactical Rifle with a non magnified optic.

8.4 Tactical – Optic

8.4.1 Competitor will shoot a Tactical handgun, Tactical shotgun and a Tactical Rifle with an optic

capable of magnification.

8.5 Heavy Metal

8.5.1 Competitor will shoot a Tactical handgun which must comply with the rules of HM, see Rules Tactical Shotgun (12 gauge pump only), and a HM Rifle.

9. Scoring

9.1 Scoring per stage will be overall time, plus time penalties for inaccuracy.

9.1.1 Any IPSC cardboard target, designated as a “shoot” target must have either one (1) “A” hit OR two (2) hits anywhere inside the scoring perforations on the target (i.e. minimum 2 “D” hits) to avoid a penalty.

Examples of neutralized targets include:

a. One hit in upper A/B zone

b. One “A” hit on lower A zone

c. Two hits anywhere in scoring area (i.e. – minimum of two “D” hits) to avoid penalty

9.1.2 Scoring and penalties on paper targets:

a. One “A” zone hit = no penalty

b. Two hits in any combination “C or D” = no penalty

c. One C or D hit only = 5 second penalty (Failure to neutralize)

d. No hits on target but target was engaged = 10 second penalty

e. Target Not Engaged (TNE)= 10 second penalty for not making the minimum two hits anywhere on the target plus 5 seconds, per target, for the TNE PROCEDURAL for a total penalty of 15 seconds per target added to time.

9.1.3 Designated “No Shoot” targets that are hit will incur a 5 second penalty for each hit.

9.1.4 Knock down style targets (i.e. poppers) must fall to score. Poppers will be calibrated to “minor” with 9mm pistol shooting factory ammunition.

9.1.5 Failure to engage a frangible, knock down or swinging style target will result in a 15-second penalty. (10 seconds for not making the hit and 5 seconds TNE.)

9.1.6 Engaging a frangible, knock-down or swinging style target but not breaking it (one BB hole is a break), knocking it down or causing the target to react will result in a 10 second penalty per target. R.O. may call hits.

9.1.7 Unless otherwise dictated in the stage description, disappearing targets will be scored in the same manner as all other targets on the stage.

9.1.8 Procedural penalties, 5 seconds per shot, may be assessed for failing to follow the stage directions as written in the stage description.

9.1.9 Procedural penalties, 5 seconds, may be assessed for failing to follow stage procedures.

9.1.9 Stage Not Fired (SNF) penalty, 500 seconds per stage not fired.

9.1.10 Maximum penalty time for any stage (including target penalties) is 500 seconds.

9.2 Bonus and Special Targets

9.2.1 Specific targets may be designated “bonus” targets, clearly indicated in the stage
description.

9.2.2 Bonus targets may be worth a time deduction, or match points.

9.2.3 Bonus targets not engaged or hit by a competitor will not result in a time penalty as
a regular target.

9.2.4 A specific target may be designated as a higher time penalty, clearly indicated in the
stage description (i.e. failure to engage/neutralize a long distance target may result in
a 20 second penalty).

9.2 Stage Points

9.2.1 First Place (lowest time) for each stage, in each division, will receive 100 points; Second Place and below will figure points on a percentage basis of the 100 from 1st Place.

9.2.2 Total points accumulated for all stages will determine the match placement by division.

9.2.3 Highest score wins.

9.2.4 Tiebreaker – In the event of a tie for first place in a division, the winner will be determined

by:

(a) favoring the competitor with the most stage wins

(b) favoring the competitor with the higher average stage percentages

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