The Youth Safety Handgun Act, as included in the Gun Control Act of 1968, puts restrictions on the use and possession of handguns by youth under 18 years of age. Youth participating in the Championships must, at all times, follow all provisions of this act. Therefore, event officials will require “the prior written consent of the juvenile’s parent or guardian who is not prohibited by Federal, State, or local law from possessing a firearm.” This written permission must be in the possession of the youth – even if a parent/guardian is present. We suggest a simple statement, reduced to wallet size with the name of the youth, a parent’s name, address, as well as their signature, and that of a witness and dates. The competitor can laminate this card and keep it with the shooting kit or on their person. This document must be displayed at check-in. Failure to have this document will require the Committee to disqualify the competitor to avoid violation of federal law.
All smallbore pistols are required to use a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) type CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) when the handgun is uncased and not being fired. Cased pistols will be the last equipment to be brought to the range and the first to be removed from it.
All events are “single pistol” matches, meaning competitors are to shoot the entire course of fire, with the same pistol. No pistol changes will be allowed between stages, and only one pistol per competitor is allowed on the line. Pistols may be replaced only if they are disabled or malfunctioning.
Note: Competitors using the Ruger Charger pistol must comply with extended magazine length under the Minimum Standards requirement. The Ruger BX-1 Rotary magazine complies.