Section 5: Rules of Play
NCAA Events
- Smallbore 3-position (3P): 60-shot match — 20 prone, 20 standing, 20 kneeling
- Air rifle: 60-shot standing match
- NCAA Aggregate: smallbore + air rifle scores combined for team championship
Position Rules
- Prone: lying on ground, rifle supported by elbows + sling
- Standing: upright, no support beyond the body
- Kneeling: kneeling on right knee, sitting on right heel, support via the left elbow on left knee
Time Limits
- Smallbore 3P: 1 hour 45 min for 60 shots + sighters
- Air rifle: 1 hour 15 min for 60 shots + sighters
Equipment Inspection
Pre-event equipment inspection at championship: rifle weight, jacket fit, boot height, glove specs all checked per ISSF Equipment Standards.