Ties will be broken by shoot-off for top 10 individuals and top 5 teams only. Team shoot-offs are done with all team members. If a team consists of 4 individuals, only the top 3 scores will count toward the tiebreaker.
In shotgun, all targets will be pulled by hand for skeet and sporting clays. A Voice Release System will be used in trap.
All shotguns must be opened immediately upon being uncased with the muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction until they are placed in the racks on the range. Shotguns must be carried from station to station with the action open and the muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction.
Golf carts will be allowed to be used by competitors. Operators of all vehicles at the Heartland Public Shooting Park must be 18 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s license. NSCA rules must be followed, refer to chapter II paragraph A 3 of the NSCA rule book. Guns MUST NOT be carried horizontally.
Squadding: Trap, Sporting Clays, and Skeet will be mixed squadding. Competitors will not shoot with anyone from their own state.
Once final scores are announced and posted, competitors have 15 minutes to challenge their score.
Coaches and parents are not allowed to touch the firearm or any part of the firearm, including chokes, while the competitor is shooting in competition unless there is a gun malfunction and has permission from a Range Officer to handle the firearm.
Competitors should be knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of the equipment, and knowledgeable of the general rules of the events and/or games. Match and/or range officials may dismiss or disqualify any competitor if he/she believes the competitor does not demonstrate the basic proficiency and knowledge required.