TargetTalk

I recall but now cannot find a thread from several years ago regarding shooting the back side of a sighter target as part of match warmup. The consensus was that it was disallowed since "the target is not being used as designed."

Can anyone chime in?

ISSF rule 6.11.3.b

"The athlete is responsible for shooting on the correct targets;"


The first part of ISSF rule 6.3.4:-

"Targets must comply with the scoring ring dimensions, tolerances and specifications in this rule"

Thanks David - I was hoping you would chime in as you previously did. I'm not sure the explicit language of the rules you cited prohibits the practice though. The issued target is the correct one and the scoring rings comply. The conflict seems to be how the approved target is used.

What if the competitor chose no target at all as an alternative?

I can't think of a problem in not having a target during the preparation and sighting time so I would probably allow it.

IMHO opinion however, the spirit and intent of the rule is that if there is a target in position then the scoring rings and black should be visible from the firing point.

It is a bit difficult to turn an electronic target around...

Spencer wrote:It is a bit difficult to turn an electronic target around...

Like the rest of your down under ilk, you are always looking at the practical side of a dilemma Spencer! ;-)

There are some places still left, my club included, where we don't have e targets just yet though. Good to hear from you!

It would be interesting to see how a Jury would handle a protest from other competitors in the relay.

There is nothing in the rules that specifically prohibits it (for sighting targets), but then there a number of things that are not covered: the ISSF Committees probably think that some things are unlikely for any competitor to do during a competition.