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The High Road Virtual Match Rules and FAQ update 2/9/2004
What is it?
THR Virtual Match is a monthly shooting competition held in cyberspace and hosted on THR forums. Volunteers who enjoy the shooting sports and want to share a challenging, enjoyable, good-natured competition with like-minded souls run the matches for the fun of the THR members.
MISSION:
Provide a fun and challenging shooting competition
Encourage the safe use of firearms by responsible THR members
Encourage members to try shooting methods, type, or styles that may be new to them.
Who can play?
Any THR member in good standing can participate in a match any month.
The Basic Rules:
-Treat all guns as if they were always loaded
-Never let the muzzle cover anything that you are not willing to destroy
-Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target
-Be sure of your target and what’s behind it
-SAFELY follow the course of fire described for each month’s match
-Only shoot where it is safe and legal to do so
-Ammo – If not designated in the specific match description, feel free to use any ammunition you like, as long as it is safe.
The bottom line is to SHOOT SAFELY.
HONOR CODE:
The match relies completely on the honor of the particapants to follow the rules and score targets for the match.
Remember: “Character means Doing the Right Thing Even When Nobody's Looking.†Print out only ONE target per shooter per class per month. Shoot your course of fire and report your score.
Is there an entry fee?
No. These matches are completely free and done for fun.
Is there a prize for the winner?
No. The only reward is, perhaps, seeing your screen name listed above someone elses when the results are posted.
Who runs the matches?
A designated match coordinator will define the specifics of the task and scoring for each months match.
What is defined in each months match?
The details of each match will change but the information provided will include:
1) An official target (often downloadable from this site or a link to another site with free targets)
2) Definitions of the course of fire, the distance to the target, the type of firearms that are to be used
3) the method of firing and/or holds/supports allowed
4) the number of rounds
5) the method of scoring
6) a definition of classes
How do I enter?
1) If you are not a member of THR then it is suggested, but not required, that you register on the site first.
2) Read and understand these rules/faq and the specific monthly instructions. Download the target for the month and print it out.
3) Bring the target , and your guns to your local range
4) Shoot the match as described.
5) Score your target yourself. (You are on your honor to do this correctly)
6) Submit your name, score, class and other info to the THR match coordinator by private message or posting on the match thread.
7) Scanning or photographing your target and posting it is encouraged but is not required.
8) Wait until the end of the month to see how you did against the other THR members.
9) Repeat next month or as often as you like during the year.
What is the cut-off date for match entries?
Unless otherwise specified the final date for each months contest will be the last day of that month.
Can I practice before shooting the match?
Unless otherwise specified in the monthly match directions, you may take some practice shots before shooting the match target. However, you should not use a copy of the match target for practice shots. This eliminates the temptation to pick the best score or get confused on which target was the ‘record’ target when you get back from the range.
Some monthly matches may specify that the match target be shot without practice, “cold and on demandâ€, etc. in order to simulate a hunting or other real world situation.
How many targets can I print out and take to the range?
Only print out the number of targets appropriate for entry each month. There should be no “redo’s†. What you shoot on the match target is your final score.
What are “classesâ€
In order to make the competition fair the entries are segregated into classes. A class may be defined as a type of firearm (rifle, pistol,etc) and/or a caliber (.22 rimfire, centerfire,etc.) and/or the type of sighting system (iron sights, scoped, etc.) . Obviously it would not be fair to have someone shooting a scoped rifle against a handgun in direct competition. Classes are designed to provide a general leveling of the playing field. Classes also allow for multiple entries by a single shooter each month. The match coordinator will define the number and type of classes available per shooter.
What if I don’t understand the rules or have a question?
Feel free to post any questions regarding the match in the tread designated for that month. The match coordinator will be able to answer you question and clarify the rules if needed.
What if I don’t agree with something in the match?
You are free to post objections or comments (in a polite and civil way) in the thread designated for that month. The match coordinator has the authority to decide all matters of policy regarding the match methods, scoring, etc. and has the final word. You are free to disagree but the match coordinators word stands.
What is it?
THR Virtual Match is a monthly shooting competition held in cyberspace and hosted on THR forums. Volunteers who enjoy the shooting sports and want to share a challenging, enjoyable, good-natured competition with like-minded souls run the matches for the fun of the THR members.
MISSION:
Provide a fun and challenging shooting competition
Encourage the safe use of firearms by responsible THR members
Encourage members to try shooting methods, type, or styles that may be new to them.
Who can play?
Any THR member in good standing can participate in a match any month.
The Basic Rules:
-Treat all guns as if they were always loaded
-Never let the muzzle cover anything that you are not willing to destroy
-Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target
-Be sure of your target and what’s behind it
-SAFELY follow the course of fire described for each month’s match
-Only shoot where it is safe and legal to do so
-Ammo – If not designated in the specific match description, feel free to use any ammunition you like, as long as it is safe.
The bottom line is to SHOOT SAFELY.
HONOR CODE:
The match relies completely on the honor of the particapants to follow the rules and score targets for the match.
Remember: “Character means Doing the Right Thing Even When Nobody's Looking.†Print out only ONE target per shooter per class per month. Shoot your course of fire and report your score.
Is there an entry fee?
No. These matches are completely free and done for fun.
Is there a prize for the winner?
No. The only reward is, perhaps, seeing your screen name listed above someone elses when the results are posted.
Who runs the matches?
A designated match coordinator will define the specifics of the task and scoring for each months match.
What is defined in each months match?
The details of each match will change but the information provided will include:
1) An official target (often downloadable from this site or a link to another site with free targets)
2) Definitions of the course of fire, the distance to the target, the type of firearms that are to be used
3) the method of firing and/or holds/supports allowed
4) the number of rounds
5) the method of scoring
6) a definition of classes
How do I enter?
1) If you are not a member of THR then it is suggested, but not required, that you register on the site first.
2) Read and understand these rules/faq and the specific monthly instructions. Download the target for the month and print it out.
3) Bring the target , and your guns to your local range
4) Shoot the match as described.
5) Score your target yourself. (You are on your honor to do this correctly)
6) Submit your name, score, class and other info to the THR match coordinator by private message or posting on the match thread.
7) Scanning or photographing your target and posting it is encouraged but is not required.
8) Wait until the end of the month to see how you did against the other THR members.
9) Repeat next month or as often as you like during the year.
What is the cut-off date for match entries?
Unless otherwise specified the final date for each months contest will be the last day of that month.
Can I practice before shooting the match?
Unless otherwise specified in the monthly match directions, you may take some practice shots before shooting the match target. However, you should not use a copy of the match target for practice shots. This eliminates the temptation to pick the best score or get confused on which target was the ‘record’ target when you get back from the range.
Some monthly matches may specify that the match target be shot without practice, “cold and on demandâ€, etc. in order to simulate a hunting or other real world situation.
How many targets can I print out and take to the range?
Only print out the number of targets appropriate for entry each month. There should be no “redo’s†. What you shoot on the match target is your final score.
What are “classesâ€
In order to make the competition fair the entries are segregated into classes. A class may be defined as a type of firearm (rifle, pistol,etc) and/or a caliber (.22 rimfire, centerfire,etc.) and/or the type of sighting system (iron sights, scoped, etc.) . Obviously it would not be fair to have someone shooting a scoped rifle against a handgun in direct competition. Classes are designed to provide a general leveling of the playing field. Classes also allow for multiple entries by a single shooter each month. The match coordinator will define the number and type of classes available per shooter.
What if I don’t understand the rules or have a question?
Feel free to post any questions regarding the match in the tread designated for that month. The match coordinator will be able to answer you question and clarify the rules if needed.
What if I don’t agree with something in the match?
You are free to post objections or comments (in a polite and civil way) in the thread designated for that month. The match coordinator has the authority to decide all matters of policy regarding the match methods, scoring, etc. and has the final word. You are free to disagree but the match coordinators word stands.