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marker; another list to be made out with each competitor’s name and corresponding number on it to be kept by the officer stationed at the spot where the competitors fire from.
Competitors Absenting themselves.
- Should any competitor absent himself without leave when his turn comes to fire he is to forfeit his chance, and a shot is to be fired in the air (which the marker will score as a miss) in order to keep the members on the list correct.
Arms and Ammunition to be used.
- Government Rifles and Ammunition.
Mode of Firing.
- Standing or kneeling without artificial rest.
Distance at which to Fire, viz.:
- Number of Rounds, Targets, and Score:—
| Distances at which to fire. | No. of rounds to be fired at each distance | Targets to be used at the several distances. | Value in Points and Hits at each distance. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200, 300, and 400 yards | Five rounds at each range | Two 8 inches. | Bull’s Eye. Centre. |
| 3 feet by 2 feet | |||
The Bull’s Eyes and Centres of the Targets to be square.
Ties.
- Ties to fire five rounds at two targets, 6-4 feet, at 400 yards range. In this case shots to be measured from centre of bull’s eye.
Hits.
- Competitors to have one point added for each hit, in addition to the value of points made.
Ring Shots.
- Competitors to have the benefit of any shot on the ring.
Rechochets.
- Any shots which touch the ground before hitting the target (rechochets) to be noted R in the column of misses.
Score.
- All hits to count according to where the bullet first strikes the target.
Award of Score.
- All differences as to points, &c., to be decided by the officer commanding the district before any returns of the firing are finally made up.
Officers.
- Officers commanding companies to be on the ground; one officer to be appointed to call the names of competitors at the place of firing, and another to remain near the target.
Marker.
- A marker to be appointed by the officer commanding the company, who shall be under the officer appointed to remain near the target.
Returns of Firing.
- A return of the names of all competitors, with the number of points scored by each, to be forwarded to the Officer Commanding Militia and Volunteers, Wellington, according to forms which will be sent to the different captains of companies, as soon as possible after the firing has ceased.
Caution against Accidents.
- The attention of officers commanding companies is particularly called to the following rules to prevent accidents:—
Caution against Accidents.
- No competitor is to cap or cock his rifle before coming to the spot from which he is to fire. No competitor is to let the cock of his rifle down, when an unexploded cap is on the nipple, but to keep it at half-cock. Competitors before firing are to take a few paces in front of all lookers on, and to see that no objects are in the line of fire.
JOHN S. KIRWAN,
Commanding Wellington, Wairarapa, and Castle Point Districts.
RULES AND REGULATIONS RESPECTING THE FIRING FOR PRIZES GIVEN IN THE DISTRICT OF WANGANUI:—
The Rules and Regulations drawn out for the District of Wellington, Wairarapa, and Castle Point, are those adopted for the Wanganui District.
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Wellington Provincial Gazette 1867, No 11
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Rules for Provincial Government Rifle Prizes 1867
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Rifle prizes, shooting competition, Militia, Volunteers, Wellington Province
- JOHN S. KIRWAN, Commanding Wellington, Wairarapa, and Castle Point Districts
🛡️ Rules and Regulations for Rifle Prizes in Wanganui District
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