Bad Knees and 3P air rifle

[dan_house]

I was going to shoot 3p at the state games this year, when I was diagnosed with "patella-femoral syndrome". Sounds much worse than it is, is complety reversable with therapy.

But Ive been advised to not do a lot of stuff until cleared up and for a while afterwords.

Kneeling is the worst. Standing still for more than a few mintues is bad too.

Couple of questions: are there rules about having a knee pad of some sort? (small snippet of a rubber mat)
what sort of technique shift could I expect if I practice with a knee pad, then shoot without it?

If I cant work this out, I'm thinking of getting a pistol and shooting that instead of 3p.

Tahnkx for the input

dan

[jrmcdaniel]

Here are the ISSF rules -- looks like kneeling on your prone pad is fine:

Kneeling
7.6.1.3.1 The shooter may touch the firing point surface with the toe of the
right foot, the right knee and the left foot.
7.6.1.3.2 The rifle may be held with both hands and the right shoulder.
7.6.1.3.3 The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock.
7.6.1.3.4 The left elbow must be supported on the left knee.
7.6.1.3.5 The point of the elbow must not be more than 100 mm over or
150 mm behind the point of the knee.
7.6.1.3.6 The rifle may be supported by the sling but the forend behind the left
hand must not touch the shooting jacket.
7.6.1.3.7 No part of the rifle may touch the sling or its attachments.
7.6.1.3.8 The rifle must not touch or rest against any other point or object.
7.6.1.3.9 If the kneeling roll is placed under the instep of the right foot, the
foot must not be turned at an angle of more than 45 degrees.
7.6.1.3.10 If the kneeling roll is not used, the foot may be placed at any angle.
This may include placing the side of the foot and the lower leg in
contact with the surface of the firing point.
7.6.1.3.11 No portion of the upper leg or buttocks may touch the surface of the
firing point or shooting mat at any point.
7.6.1.3.12 If the shooter uses the shooting mat he may kneel completely on the
shooting mat or may have one or two of three points of contact (toe,
knee, foot) on the mat.
7.6.1.3.13 Only the trousers and underclothing may be worn between the
shooter's seat and heel. The jacket or other articles must not be
placed between these two points or under the right knee.

[dan_house]

Ok, I get it. differences in verbage.....

tahnx

[2650 Plus]

Are your state games fired under NRA rules or ISSF rules. this could be important as they are mot always the same. Good Shooting Bill Horton