Purpose of the competition

The purpose of the competition is to promote long-distance rifle shooting, to share experience, and to integrate the military and sport shooting communities. The competition aims at, through mutual rivalry, increasing officers’ and soldiers’ competence as well as promoting long-distance shooting among civilians. During the competition, the best shooting team and the best shooter will be selected.

Competition organiser

The event is organized by SKSP DELTA in cooperation with CS Nietoperek, the General Command of the Armed Forces, 17th Mechanised Brigade “Wielkopolska” and OSPWL Wędrzyn.

Competition date and location

26-28 April 2024, Wędrzyn near Gorzów Wielkopolski. Shooting range in OSPWL Wędrzyn.

Competition Agenda

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

Competition

Weapon: centrefire rifle, cal. from 222 to 458
Divisions: TACTICAL STANDARD, TACTICAL SEMI AUTO, TACTICAL MAGNUM, TACTICAL SUPERMAGNUM, OPEN: all in cal. from 222 to 458, PRODUCTION RIFLE (Other Matters – divisions).
Ammunition: It is absolutely forbidden to use tracers, armour-piercing and incendiary bullets, and any other bullets which are forbidden in sport shooting.
There will be no sighter shots!

Competition for the following divisions: TACTICAL STANDARD, TACTICAL SEMI-AUTO, OPEN, PRODUCTION RIFLE

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

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

THIRD STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 800 target, (click here to see) with an extended  hit zone, size: 1000×1000 mm
Distance: 800 m
Position: freestyle
Shooting time: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

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

ATTENTION! There will be one additional string at a distance of 1000 (+) meters!
Target: LONGSHOT™ 800 target, (click here to see), size: 1000×1000 mm
Distance: 1100 m (+/- 2 m)
Position: freestyle
Shooting time limit: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

Competition for MAGNUM division:

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

SECOND STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 800 target, (click here to see) o wymiarach 1000×1000 mm
Distance: 800 metrów
Position: freestyle
Shooting time:: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

THIRD STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 1000 target, (click here to see) z dodatkową punktowaną strefą trafień o wymiarach 1700×1000 mm
Distance: 1100 metrów (+/- 2 m)
Position: freestyle
Shooting time:: 8 min
Number of shots: 10

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

ATTENTION! There will be one additional string SUPER+
Target: NT-23P target
Odległość: 1100 metrów (+/- 2 m)
Position: freestyle
Shooting time:: 10 min
Number of shots: 10

Competition for SUPERMAGNUM division:

FIRST STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 1000 target, (click here to see) with an extended hit zone, size: 1700×1000 mm; scoring for the extended zone: 0,5 pt
Distance: 1000 m
Position: freestyle
Shooting time: 10 min
Number of shots: 5  
Result: scoring x 1

SECOND STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 1000 target, (click here to see) with an extended hit zone, size: 1700×1000 mm; scoring for the extended zone: 0,5 pt
Distance: 1200 m
Position: freestyle
Shooting time: 10 min
Number of shots: 5
Result: scoring x 1,5

THIRD STRING
Target: LONGSHOT™ 1000 target, (click here to see) with an extended hit zone, size: 1700×1000 mm; scoring for the extended zone: 0,5 pt
Distance: 1500 m
Position: freestyle
Shooting time: 10 min
Number of shots: 5
Result: scoring x 2

You can find more information in the following 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, following the procedure appropriate for the first, the second, and the third string, using the same weapon that was previously declared.
2. The organiser allows a situation in which two or more competitors are using the same rifle. However, in such a case, only the first shooter’s score will count in the general classification. The scores of other shooters will be included in the PK group (no-ranking).   Exception – the SUPERMAGNUM division.
3. The rifle may be leaned (not attached/screwed) on any object brought by the competitor. It is permitted to use e.g. backpacks or containers as support. The whole additional equipment (without the rifle and ammunition) used by the competitor may not weigh more than 8 kg. The equipment is subject to the referee’s control.
   a. It is permitted to use any type of front support in the form of bipods.
   b. It is permitted to use rear support being part of original equipment as well as additional support (e.g. monopod etc.) used by the competitor in order to enhance the stability of the rifle.   c.  The front and rear base of the rifle may be connected only by means of the stock.
4. On the firing position, the competitor may only have the required amount of ammunition for a particular shooting. 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 cover, a case or a transport box. If the competitor wishes to use it as support or stabilisation 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, checking it by the referee, and putting it into a cover, a case, or a transport box. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in disqualification (DQ!).
8. The course of the rated shooting may be recorded using audio/video equipment. The material is available only to the referees. It will not be published or distributed. It cannot be used for purposes other than the ones connected with organizing the LONGSHOT 2024 Shooting Competition.
9. Any check-ups and repairs of the weapons can be performed only in the designated SAFETY AREA.
10. It is forbidden to bring live, blank, or dummy ammunition to the safety area. Failure to adhere 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 cover, a case, or a transport box.
12. In disputed cases, the final decision belongs to the main referee.

Participation

The competition is open to private individuals as well as soldiers and civil servants who:

• possess appropriate licenses concerning the ownership of firearms,
• have correctly registered themselves,
• have paid an admission fee (it does not refer to the representatives and representations of the Armed Forces General Command and the invited guests)

Classification

• Individual
• Team: Teams consisting of two competitors (the sum of points gained by the team in one division).
• INTERNATIONAL Classification Team: 
  INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOT CUP
  For the international classification, the four best final results obtained by the competitors (representatives of the registered countries see “Other Matters”) in the following divisions are counted: TACTICAL STANDARD, TACTICAL MAGNUM, OPEN, PRODUCTION RIFLE – in the absence of the registered representative from among the above-mentioned divisions, the best result of the country’s representative in the SEMI-AUTO division may be used.

Awards

• Places 1-3 cups (OTHER)
• Places 1-6 diplomas
• 1 CUP and medal: INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOT TEAM
• 2-3 medal: INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOT TEAM 

Registration deadline

Registration takes place only online through www.longshot.pl until the number of places available is exhausted. The number of participants is limited!

Participation costs

Participants arrive at their own expense.
Admission fee 300, 600, 800 m – PLN 450 per competitor
Extra fee for the additional 1000+ meters competition – PLN 160
Extra fee for the additional TACTICAL MAGNUM SUPER+ competition – PLN 160
Fee for the team – PLN 120

A payment operator is PayPro S.A., ul. Kanclerska 15, 60-327 Poznań, NIP (tax ID no.) 779-236-98-87, REGON (business ID no.) 301345068, District Court Poznań – Nowe Miasto i Wilda in Poznań, 7th Commercial Department of the National Court Register (KRS), KRS no. 0000347935. A beneficiary is Stowarzyszenie Klub Strzelectwa Praktycznego DELTA, ul. A. Fredry 59, 40-662 Katowice, NIP (tax ID no.): 954 27 95 963, KRS no. 0000746048.

Bank account: INGBPLPW:
PLN – 61 1050 1214 1000 0090 8043 2850
EU – 60 1050 1214 1000 0090 8043 2868

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

Other matters

1. In case of withdrawal after registering and paying the admission fee, the competitor is not entitled to reimbursement.
2. Only the registered competitors who have paid the admission fee may participate in the training session on 26 April 2024.
3. Only the competitor who has paid an extra fee may take part in the additional competition at a distance of 1000+ meters and TM SUPER+ (1100 meters).
4. Each division is opened only after a minimum of 10 competitors have registered.
5. A National Team representative can be a duly registered competitor who is a citizen and a resident of the declared country and agrees to represent. If the competitor does not agree to his/her result being taken into account in the national classification, he/she is obliged to notify the organiser of this fact by e-mail by 26 April 2024.
6. For the international classification, the four best final results obtained by four country representatives in the TACTICAL MAGNUM, TACTICAL STANDARD, OPEN, PRODUCTION RIFLE divisions are counted.
7. In the absence of the declared representative from among the above-mentioned divisions, the best result of the country’s representative from the SEMI AUTO division may be used. 
8. A competitor’s result in the international classification can only relate to one division.
9. If the competitor takes part in more than one division, only one higher result achieved by the competitor will be taken into account in the international classification.   
10. In the case of military teams, each unit is entitled to field one team in every division.
11. In case of the same number of points obtained by the competitors after the last shooting, the organiser conducts a play-off.
12. Divisions:

    
    TACTICAL STANDARD: 
    Centrefire rifle, cal. from 222 to 458
    The muzzle bullet energy may not exceed 4500J.
    The weight of the weapon together with the sight and additional accessories (bipod, monopod etc.) must not exceed 10 kg.
    The whole equipment (shooting system) used by the TACTICAL STANDARD division shooters has to be tactical. A bipod and a monopod attached to the weapon must be capable of being folded for transport purposes.

    TACTICAL SEMI-AUTO
    Semi-automatic centrefire rifle, cal. from 222 to 458.
    The weight of the weapon with the sight, attached empty magazine and additional accessories (bipod, monopod, etc.) must not exceed 12 kg.
    Loading and reloading of the weapon must take place from the magazine connected to the weapon.
    The weapon loading and reloading system must be operational and functioning during the rated shooting.
    The whole equipment (shooting system) used by the TACTICAL SEMI-AUTO division shooters has to be tactical. A bipod and a monopod attached to the weapon must be capable of being folded for transport purposes.

    TACTICAL MAGNUM 
    Centrefire rifle, cal. from 222 to 458
    The muzzle bullet energy may not exceed 9000J.
    The weight of the weapon together with the sight and additional accessories (bipod, monopod etc.) must not exceed 14 kg.
    The whole equipment (shooting system) used by the TACTICAL MAGNUM division shooters has to be tactical. A bipod and a monopod attached to the weapon must be capable of being folded for transport purposes.

    TACTICAL SUPERMAGNUM
    Centrefire rifle, cal. up to 12.7 (0,5 inch)
    Muzzle bullet energy of over  9000J
    The whole equipment (shooting system) used by the TACTICAL SUPERMAGNUM division shooters has to be tactical. A bipod and a monopod attached to the weapon must be capable of being folded for transport purposes.

    OPEN
    Centrefire rifle, cal. from 222 to 458
    The muzzle bullet energy may not exceed 9000J.
    The weight of the weapon together with the sight and additional accessories (bipod, monopod etc.) must not exceed 14 kg.

    PRODUCTION RIFLE: 
    Factory and factory-configured centrefire rifle in the 308 WIN calibre, produced in a minimum quantity of 500 pcs. 
    The rifle equipped with internal or attachable magazine. 
    Ammunition used by the competitor with a bullet not exceeding a weight of 190 gr (12.31 g) may be subject to a bullet check and weighing procedure.
    The weight of the weapon together with the sight and additional accessories (bipod, monopod etc.) must not exceed 10 kg.
    The whole equipment (shooting system) used by the PRODUCTION RIFLE division shooters has to be tactical. A bipod and a monopod attached to the weapon must be capable of being folded for transport purposes.
    The organiser recommends the use of factory-made ammunition.
    EXCLUSIONS: single loading weapons – not allowed; weapons with replaced essential weapon parts (not factory-made) – not allowed
    In cases of disputes, decisions are made by the referee performing the technical inspection of the weapon.
    
    

13. The hit rating is held by using the actual calibre used by the competitor.
14. If more than the required number of hits is found and it is not possible to determine which belong to the competitor, the best hits above the required ones are deducted.
15. The competitor has the right to lodge an objection against the obtained result within one hour of the final announcement (publication) of results. Objections lodged after this period will not be considered. If any other problems appear, an objection of the competitor will be taken into consideration when presenting it in writing and after payment of the arbitration fee in the amount of PLN 450 or EUR 100 to the main referee of the competition.

Privacy policy

According to Article 32 of the Personal Data Protection Act dated 29 August 1997 (Journal of Laws of 2002, No. 101, item 926, as amended), from the moment of sending registration the participant agrees to process his/her personal data for organisational and promotional purposes of the LONGSHOT 2024 Shooting Competition.

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