Hello shooters,
I tried wearing 2 shirts underneath my shooting jacket yesterday & felt more comfortable & Stable in training.
But is it legal to do so ?
Any info is appreciated (:
Jenni
Is it customary to wear 2 shirts underneath shooting jacket?
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Jenni,
It depends on which rules you are shooting under. If you are shooting under ISSF/USAS rules you are limited to underclothing thickness of 2.5mm when compressed with their little tester. The same would apply under NRA International Rifle Rules.
On the USAS website under resources, click on rules and go to the rifle section. Look for rule 7.4.7.10.1 and 7.4.7.10.2 for information on underclothing.
If you are shooting NRA conventional competition you can put so much under clothing you look like the Michelin Tire Man.
While the recent trends in international shooting have been toward thinner purpose built "technical" underclothing the practice for decades in many circles was two sweatshirts under the shooting jacket.
Good Luck
'Dude
It depends on which rules you are shooting under. If you are shooting under ISSF/USAS rules you are limited to underclothing thickness of 2.5mm when compressed with their little tester. The same would apply under NRA International Rifle Rules.
On the USAS website under resources, click on rules and go to the rifle section. Look for rule 7.4.7.10.1 and 7.4.7.10.2 for information on underclothing.
If you are shooting NRA conventional competition you can put so much under clothing you look like the Michelin Tire Man.
While the recent trends in international shooting have been toward thinner purpose built "technical" underclothing the practice for decades in many circles was two sweatshirts under the shooting jacket.
Good Luck
'Dude
Most shooter wear a long sleeve spandex top followed by a sweatshirt (personal opinion, it is a lot easier to use a sweatshirt without a hood). If you really want to spend the money, you can buy an official shooting sweater from sauer of Anschutz, but there over 100 dollars. As far as I am concerned, a sweatshirt works just fine for me. If you use a full set of leathers, most shooters wear a full set of spandex.