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Tactical Sniper Bloke 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
»TACTIC Bloke 2014«
Competition will be held at the shooting range Bloška Polica, Slovenia.
Entries will be accepted only in advance, on the following email: veteran.bloke@strelec.si.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 2.5.2014 at 24:00 hours.
In the event of a large number of applicants, the organizer reserves the right to limit the number of
applications.
Commencement of the competition will be at 8.00 hours. Due to the quality of execution and
specifics of competition, delays cannot be accepted.
The event will be held on six stages and one common »cold-barrel shot« stage. Each of them will
include specific shooting task. On each stage only one competitor will be present at any time, so 6
competitors will shoot simultaneously, except on the first »cold-barrel shot« stage, where all
shooters will compete at the same time.
The entry fee for each shooter is 25 € and is paid before the competition. The entry fee includes
organization costs, rewards and a hot meal and a drink. Competitors must provide the weapons,
equipment and ammunition for themselves.
Due to nature of the competition and the mode of shooting it’s impossible to provide equal
shooting conditions for each competitor. Uneven conditions are not the grounds for protest.
SAFETY
• The competitors must strictly apply safe handling of weapons!
• The weapons are handled according to the instructions of safety officers and only in the
safety area, during the movement to the firing position and in a firing position!
• Weapons must always be pointed in a safe direction!
• Safety officers may at their discretion issue a warning or disqualify a competitor due to
security reasons! No appeals are accepted over these decisions!
• Competitors must wear protective equipment!
• Each competitor competes at his own risk!
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Competition rules:
GENERAL
• Shooting will take place at distances from 50 to 600 meters.
• Each stage contains 5 targets, except the first which contains 1 target. A total of 31 targets.
• Minimum shots 31, maximum 62.
• Maximum number of points is 155.
• Time of shooting is limited.
• Any shooting position is allowed, using either front or rear support, or both.
• The order of contestants will be drawn randomly.
MOVEMENT ON THE RANGE
Because of nature of the competition, during the shooting, the competitors that currently do not
shoot, are only allowed to move behind start point, not around or behind shooting positions.
WEAPONS
Any repeating or semi-automatic weapon is allowed. Any sights, except those that have a built-in
laser rangefinder are allowed. Calibers are limited only by the range rules (up to 8.6 mm). The use of
armor piercing, incendiary and tracer rounds is prohibited. Compensators and muzzle brakes are
allowed.
TARGETS AND SCORING
Metal and reactive rotating targets are used, which are valued uniformly (hit/miss). No sighters are
allowed. The number of shots is limited to one shot per target and one optional second shot. A hit
with the first shot scores 5 points, with second shot 3 points. Only one shot is scored. Target missed
by two shots score 0 points. Shot in the penalty target counts -5 points. Shot after a stop signal
scores 0 points.
Targets will be set to unknown and random distances. Competitors will be given the dimensions of
targets immediately before shooting for distance calculations.
TIME
Time to accomplish the task is limited. Limit will be presented at the briefing, immediately before
commencement of competition. Time allowed for the task starts counting at the start from the start
point and includes movement to the shooting position and shooting itself. After the stop signal, the
shooter and spotter must withdraw from their position and, if necessary, move to the next position
or return to the starting point.
EQUIPMENT
Any equipment except laser rangefinder is allowed. The competitor must wear all equipment on him,
prepare shooting position and clean up in time assigned for the task. Using a laser rangefinder is
strictly prohibited on the entire range area, throughout the duration of the competition, and applies
to competitors and visitors.
The competitor must use only one weapon for the entire competition. Exceptions will be made in
case of failure of weapon or sights. Failure will be reviewed and approved by a safety officer.
For competitors from the security, police and defense services, it is desirable to take part in their
official uniforms (but not required). Camouflage equipment is not required.
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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Although there are no restrictions on equipment, we recommend the following items in addition of
weapons and ammunition:
• bipod
• handy rear support (beanbag)
• 10 rounds magazine or other equipment for faster follow-up shots
• binoculars
• calculator
• backpack
• hydration pouch or a bottle
• hat with sunshade
SPOTTERS
The use of spotters is allowed and encouraged. The spotter is allowed to carry only optics for his use
in observing targets. All other equipment carries the shooter. The spotter helps the shooter and must
not interfere with other competitors.
OTHER
Occasionally during the shooting randomly disturbing elements (aural, visual) will be used. They are
part of the competition and are not grounds for a possible protest.
SHOOT-OFF
In case of a tie of two or more contestants in the first three places the shoot-off will be arranged.
AWARDS
The best competitors will be awarded medals. Sponsor prizes will be drawn randomly among the
competitors. In order to claim the prize presence of the competitor is required at the ceremony. If
the drawn competitor isn’t present at the ceremony, the prize will be drawn again.
VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS
In case of violation of safety rules competitor will be disqualified. The use of a laser rangefinder on
the entire range area, throughout the duration of the competition is also a reason for
disqualification, as is intentional damaging of range equipment.
Unsportsmanlike behavior (interference with other competitors, disclosure of details of stages to
other competitors, using tactics of non-shooting targets which are near penalty targets) will be
penalized with -10 points.
PRIVACY
Identity of individual members of the army and police in the results and any photographs will be
concealed on their special request.
CHANGES TO RULES
The organizer will do their best to follow all aspects of this invitation, but reserves the right to change
the rules if force majeure or objective reasons may arise before or during the competition.
Bloke, 27.2.2014
Competition will be held at the shooting range Bloška Polica, Slovenia.
Entries will be accepted only in advance, on the following email: veteran.bloke@strelec.si.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 2.5.2014 at 24:00 hours.
In the event of a large number of applicants, the organizer reserves the right to limit the number of
applications.
Commencement of the competition will be at 8.00 hours. Due to the quality of execution and
specifics of competition, delays cannot be accepted.
The event will be held on six stages and one common »cold-barrel shot« stage. Each of them will
include specific shooting task. On each stage only one competitor will be present at any time, so 6
competitors will shoot simultaneously, except on the first »cold-barrel shot« stage, where all
shooters will compete at the same time.
The entry fee for each shooter is 25 € and is paid before the competition. The entry fee includes
organization costs, rewards and a hot meal and a drink. Competitors must provide the weapons,
equipment and ammunition for themselves.
Due to nature of the competition and the mode of shooting it’s impossible to provide equal
shooting conditions for each competitor. Uneven conditions are not the grounds for protest.
SAFETY
• The competitors must strictly apply safe handling of weapons!
• The weapons are handled according to the instructions of safety officers and only in the
safety area, during the movement to the firing position and in a firing position!
• Weapons must always be pointed in a safe direction!
• Safety officers may at their discretion issue a warning or disqualify a competitor due to
security reasons! No appeals are accepted over these decisions!
• Competitors must wear protective equipment!
• Each competitor competes at his own risk!
1/3
Competition rules:
GENERAL
• Shooting will take place at distances from 50 to 600 meters.
• Each stage contains 5 targets, except the first which contains 1 target. A total of 31 targets.
• Minimum shots 31, maximum 62.
• Maximum number of points is 155.
• Time of shooting is limited.
• Any shooting position is allowed, using either front or rear support, or both.
• The order of contestants will be drawn randomly.
MOVEMENT ON THE RANGE
Because of nature of the competition, during the shooting, the competitors that currently do not
shoot, are only allowed to move behind start point, not around or behind shooting positions.
WEAPONS
Any repeating or semi-automatic weapon is allowed. Any sights, except those that have a built-in
laser rangefinder are allowed. Calibers are limited only by the range rules (up to 8.6 mm). The use of
armor piercing, incendiary and tracer rounds is prohibited. Compensators and muzzle brakes are
allowed.
TARGETS AND SCORING
Metal and reactive rotating targets are used, which are valued uniformly (hit/miss). No sighters are
allowed. The number of shots is limited to one shot per target and one optional second shot. A hit
with the first shot scores 5 points, with second shot 3 points. Only one shot is scored. Target missed
by two shots score 0 points. Shot in the penalty target counts -5 points. Shot after a stop signal
scores 0 points.
Targets will be set to unknown and random distances. Competitors will be given the dimensions of
targets immediately before shooting for distance calculations.
TIME
Time to accomplish the task is limited. Limit will be presented at the briefing, immediately before
commencement of competition. Time allowed for the task starts counting at the start from the start
point and includes movement to the shooting position and shooting itself. After the stop signal, the
shooter and spotter must withdraw from their position and, if necessary, move to the next position
or return to the starting point.
EQUIPMENT
Any equipment except laser rangefinder is allowed. The competitor must wear all equipment on him,
prepare shooting position and clean up in time assigned for the task. Using a laser rangefinder is
strictly prohibited on the entire range area, throughout the duration of the competition, and applies
to competitors and visitors.
The competitor must use only one weapon for the entire competition. Exceptions will be made in
case of failure of weapon or sights. Failure will be reviewed and approved by a safety officer.
For competitors from the security, police and defense services, it is desirable to take part in their
official uniforms (but not required). Camouflage equipment is not required.
2/3
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Although there are no restrictions on equipment, we recommend the following items in addition of
weapons and ammunition:
• bipod
• handy rear support (beanbag)
• 10 rounds magazine or other equipment for faster follow-up shots
• binoculars
• calculator
• backpack
• hydration pouch or a bottle
• hat with sunshade
SPOTTERS
The use of spotters is allowed and encouraged. The spotter is allowed to carry only optics for his use
in observing targets. All other equipment carries the shooter. The spotter helps the shooter and must
not interfere with other competitors.
OTHER
Occasionally during the shooting randomly disturbing elements (aural, visual) will be used. They are
part of the competition and are not grounds for a possible protest.
SHOOT-OFF
In case of a tie of two or more contestants in the first three places the shoot-off will be arranged.
AWARDS
The best competitors will be awarded medals. Sponsor prizes will be drawn randomly among the
competitors. In order to claim the prize presence of the competitor is required at the ceremony. If
the drawn competitor isn’t present at the ceremony, the prize will be drawn again.
VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS
In case of violation of safety rules competitor will be disqualified. The use of a laser rangefinder on
the entire range area, throughout the duration of the competition is also a reason for
disqualification, as is intentional damaging of range equipment.
Unsportsmanlike behavior (interference with other competitors, disclosure of details of stages to
other competitors, using tactics of non-shooting targets which are near penalty targets) will be
penalized with -10 points.
PRIVACY
Identity of individual members of the army and police in the results and any photographs will be
concealed on their special request.
CHANGES TO RULES
The organizer will do their best to follow all aspects of this invitation, but reserves the right to change
the rules if force majeure or objective reasons may arise before or during the competition.
Bloke, 27.2.2014
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