Objectives of the competition

The main objectives of the competition are to promote long-distance historical rifle shooting, to share experience, and to integrate shooting communities. During the competition, the best shooter will be determined.

Competition organizer

The event is organised by SKSP DELTA in cooperation with CS Nietoperek and DGRSZ and 17th Mechanised Brigade „Wielkopolska” and OSPWL Wędrzyn.

Competition date and location

26-28.04.2024 Shooting range in OSPWL Wędrzyn, near Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Competition Agenda

The agenda of the event is published in the AGENDA section at www.longshot.pl

Divisions

A division will be opened only when 10 shooters, at minimum, register.

HISTORY OPEN – HISTORICAL RIFLE OPEN DIVISION:
Centre fire rifle, cal: from .222 to .458, any model produced before 1950. No replica.
Sights: iron sights, appropriate for the type of rifle and based on technologies available before 1950.

MILITARY RIFLE – HISTORICAL RIFLE MILITARY DIVISION:
Military central fire rifle, cal: from .222 to .458, any model produced before 1950. Only original designs were used by military forces.
Sights: metallic, appropriate for the type of rifle.
Post front sight: may be hooded if present in the original design in accordance with the manufacturing period.

Competition

FIRST STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 300 target, (click here to see)
Distance: 100 meters
Position: freestyle
Shooting time limit: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

SECOND STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 600 target, (click here to see)
Distance: 200 meters
Position: freestyle
Shooting time limit: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

THIRD STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 600, (click here to see)
Distance: 300 meters
Position: freestyle
Shooting time limit: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

The general classification is based on the sum of points gained in the first, second and the third string.

You can find more information in sections: „Participation costs” and „Other matters”.

Shooting procedure

• After the “ATTENTION! PREPARATION TIME – 3 minutes!” command, the competitors take their positions and prepare for shooting.
• It is forbidden for the competitors:
  a. to load their weapons with ammunition,
  b. to attach ammunition magazines to their weapons,
  c. the loading of the weapons and the insertion of the cartridge into the cartridge chamber takes place after the START command.
• After the “To the rated string, time 8 minutes START!” command, the competitors shoot following the procedure appropriate for the first, the second and the third string.
• After the “STOP – Unload!” command, they unload their weapons and allow the referee to check the rifle.
• Each shot before the “START” command or after the “STOP” command will result in disqualification (DQ!).

1. The competitor shoots at one target only, following the procedure appropriate for the first, the second or the third round, using always the same weapon that was previously declared. The start of the competitor in additional equipment class requires the re-registration and possession of an additional weapon corresponding to the technical requirements of the given class.
2. The organizer allows a situation in which two or more competitors are using the same rifle. However, in this case only the score of the first shooter will count towards the overall ranking. The scores of the other shooters will be placed in the PK group (non-competition).
3. The rifle may be supported by (not attached to) any object brought on the range by the competitor. It is permitted to use e.g. backpacks or containers as support. The whole additional equipment (without the rifle and ammunition) must weigh less than 8 kg. The equipment is subject to the referee’s control.
4. In the case of the historical rifle division, on the firing position, the competitor may have only the number of rounds specified for one string. Bringing any additional ammunition to the firing position will result in disqualification (DQ!).
5. Malfunction of the rifle or ammunition is the competitor’s concern.
6. The weapon is brought onto the firing position in a weapon bag or case. If the competitor wishes to use it as support for the rifle, it will be subject to weighing together with the rest of the equipment.
7. Leaving the firing position with the weapon is allowed only after unloading the rifle, subjecting it to the referee’s checking procedure, and inserting it in the weapon bag or case. Not adhering to this rule will result in disqualification (DQ!).
8. The course of the competitive shooting may be recorded using audio/video equipment. The material will be available only to the organizers and referees. It will not be published or distributed. It cannot be used for purposes other than the ones connected with organizing LONGSHOT 2024 Shooting Competition.
9. Any check-ups and repairs can be performed only in the designated safety area.
10. It is forbidden to bring live, blank, or dummy ammunition to the safety area. Not adhering to this rule will result in disqualification (DQ!).
11. Moving around the shooting range with a rifle is allowed only when it is stored in a weapon bag or case.
12. In debatable cases, the final decision belongs to the main referee.

Participation in the contest

Companies, institutions, and private persons can participate in the competition, on the condition that they possess appropriate permissions and licenses if required concerning ownership of firearms, and that they register on time and pay the admission fee.

The organizer has the right to refuse the registration of a competitor without giving reasons.

Classification

Individual classification

Awards

• Places 1-3 cups.
• Places 1-6 diplomas.

Registration deadline

Registration only online through www.longshot.pl. The number of participants is limited.

Participation costs

Participants arrive at their own expense.
Participation fee – 160 PLN (35 EUR) per competitor

The payment operator is PayPro S.A. ul. Kanclerska 15, 60-327 Poznań, NIP 779-236-98-87, REGON 301345068, Sąd Rejonowy Poznań – Nowe Miasto i Wilda w Poznaniu, VIII Wydz. Gospodarczy Krajowego Rejestru Sądowego Nr KRS 0000347935. Beneficiary is the Stowarzyszenie Klub Strzelectwa Praktycznego DELTA, ul. A. Fredry 59, 40-662 Katowice, NIP: 9542795963, KRS 0000746048.

Bank account:
Stowarzyszenie Klub Strzelectwa Praktycznego DELTA
PLN: PL 61 1050 1214 1000 0090 8043 2850
EUR: PL 60 1050 1214 1000 0090 8043 2868
Kod BIC SWIFT: INGBPLPW

It is possible to receive an invoice by email after 7 days after the payment. In order to obtain it send a request including the full name of the company and e-mail address to: sksp@skspdelta.pl

Other matters

1. In case of withdrawal after registering and paying the fee, the participant is not entitled to reimbursement.
2. Only the registered competitors who have paid the admission fee may participate in the training session.
3. In case of the same number of points obtained after the last shooting, the organizer conducts a play-off.
4. Scoring rules. The hit rating is held by using the actual caliber used by the participant/contestant.
5. Competitors have the right to lodge an objection against the final results of the competition within one hour of their announcement. Objections lodged after this period will not be considered. If any other problems appear, a protest of a competitor will be taken into consideration when presenting it in writing and after payment of the arbitration fee 450 PLN / 100 EUR to the Head Judge of the competition.

Privacy policy

According to art. 2 of Personal Data Protection Act from 29.08.1997 (Dz.U. z 2002 r. Nr 101, pos. 926, and later changes), by the fact of registration the participant agrees to process his/her personal data only in connection to organizing and promoting procedures of LONGSHOT 2024 Shooting Competition.
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