- Sharing of Equipment: Sharing equipment is allowed, but no more than two people on a team may share a piece of equipment. This is an allowance that helps those teams and individuals with limited resources, while at the same time, helps match efficiency by limiting the number of relays that must be conducted.
- All firearms and archery equipment, except shotgun, must be checked prior to the start of the official competition.
- Shotgun discipline participants DO NOT need to check-in their guns or equipment prior to competing. Hunting Skills participants are required to check-in all equipment including their shotgun.
- Individuals participating in Hunting Skills must check in ALL equipment. Equipment certification will start during the check-in period, and stickers will be attached to verify that equipment was checked in.
- Spot check of equipment may take place on the range prior to, during, or after any match. Chief Range Officers (CRO) may verify check-ins on the range. Spot checks prior to or following any competitive event are permitted and likely. Competitors whose equipment does not meet the event standards will be given an opportunity to adjust or to modify equipment to bring it into compliance prior to a second check. Check-in staff may be able to assist in that process if needed. Equipment failing to meet specifications during on-range spot checks will result in disqualification.
- The weight of smallbore rifles, including the magazine, will determine the official weight of the rifle.
- All arrows brought to the Archery or Hunting Skills Check-in tables on Sunday must be stored in a quiver or a storage container.
- During check-in, firearms must be brought to the check-in stations cased, with an ECI, OBI, or CBI in place and the action open. Safe handling is imperative, particularly with respect to muzzle control. A site for opening cases will be designated.
- The competitor is responsible for all aspects of their firearms and equipment during check-in. The coach is responsible for all aspects of team firearms and equipment during check-in. All magazines, clips, etc. MUST be empty. No ammunition is allowed in the check-in area by either the competitor, coach, or anyone else. This includes pellets for air events. Coaches and/or competitors that violate this policy will be disqualified and dismissed from the Championships.
- Competitors are limited to checking in a maximum of three firearms or bows during the official equipment check-in period. CRO may verify a backup firearm or archery equipment, if needed, on the practice range.
- Equipment check-in is scheduled for Sunday, from 3-6 pm. Each discipline will have a specified location for check-in. See the 2025 schedule.