Del Norte Gun Club
Action Rimfire Match Description

The DNGC Action Rimfire Match will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. This match will be shot on steel or reactive targets with 3 to 4 rifle and pistol stages from 10 to 40 yards. Stage design will utilize movement and props to increase the challenge and fun during a stage. Stages will be timed and scored for misses. The purpose of a DNGC Action Rimfire Match will be to have fun in a friendly family oriented shooting match that will not break the bank. Our focus will always be SAFETY, FUN, COMPETITION.

  1. Any magazine fed rimfire rifle and pistol. Semi Auto is preferred. The Ruger 10/22, Smith & Wesson M&P 1522, Browning Buckmark and Ruger MKIIII would be good examples.
  2. .22 Long Rifle Standard and High velocity ammunition only
  3. 3-5 10 round magazines minimum.
  4. Rifle or Pistol Bag/Case or Open Bolt Indicators are required for Match.

Pistols have a magazine Limit of 10 rounds and rifles have a magazine limit of 25 rounds, however we will try and make stages 10 round friendly.

  1. Limited. No optics.
  2. Open. Optics


Pistol and Rifle will be scored separately as well as overall winner. Stages will be timed and a 5 second penalty will be given for a miss. Shooter may engage target until all hits are scored. One alibi per stage will be allowed for equipment or hard jam failure. Hint: Test your AMMO and your firearm.

Classification will be based on percentage of the top shooter per division for that particular match. Master, A, B, C, D. Junior, Senior, and Lady recognition.

DNGC Members shoot match for $5.00. Non-member adults will be charged $10 per match. Junior shooters (under 18) shoot match for free and must be accompanied by a paying parent or guardian. You can plan on 150 to 200 rounds of ammunition. Always have extra.

Match setup will begin at 8:00 am. Any help will be appreciated. Shooters Safety Meeting will start at 8:45 am and match will start right after shooters meeting. For non-members let us know you are coming ahead of time and there will be someone at the gate to let you in between 8:00 and 8:45 am. After that only members will be able to enter the Range. Match will be held at the Rimfire Bays next to the Action Pistol Bays.

More Information
Kevin Pagano rimfire@delnortegunclub.com 505-382-7907, http://www.delnortegunclub.com/

Always follow the basic rules of firearm safety:

  1. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
  2. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and keep your finger off the trigger, until you are ready to shoot
  3. Firearms should be unloaded and securely stored when not in use.
  4. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before using.
  5. Be sure of your target before you shoot.
  6. Wear shooting glasses and ear protection when you shoot
  7. Never climb a tree or fence, or do anything awkward with a loaded firearm.
  8. Don't shoot at a hard surface or at water.
  9. Never transport a loaded firearm.
  10. Avoid alcoholic beverages or drugs when shooting or handling a gun.

Firearms by any manufacturer that meet the division criteria may be used in the DNGC rimfire matches.
All firearms are to safely use .22 Long Rifle ammunition. Any commercially available .22 LR ammunition will be considered suitable for competition.
No suppressed or full auto firearms are allowed.
Competitors are responsible to ensure that all and any equipment that they bring to the match is fully in compliance with all laws in the jurisdiction where the match is being held. Competitors are solely and personally responsible for the safety of any and all equipment and ammunition they bring to the match.
Reloads during a string of fire are allowed.
OPEN and LIMITED Rifle and Pistol shooters must have at least three magazines for each gun. Five magazines are suggested.

A Match Director must be established prior to the start of the match. The Match Director will be the final decision maker to settle all controversies after consultation with involved parties (Safety Officer and Competitor). The Match Director will also determine qualification of all Safety Officers.

Matches must be designed, constructed and conducted with due consideration to safety.
Shooting boxes may be used.
Course of fire may specify where or when specific target arrays may be engaged.
A course of fire may dictate a shooting position or stance.
Safe Angles of Fire - Courses of fire must always be constructed with safe angles of fire. Consideration must be given to safe target and frame construction and the angle of any possible ricochet
Minimum Distances - Whenever metal targets or target frames are used, a minimum distance of 20 feet must be maintained.
Target Locations - When a course is constructed to include target locations other than immediately downrange, organizers must protect or restrict surrounding areas to which competitors, officials or spectators have access.
Competitors must not be forced to act in any manner, which might cause an unsafe action. Targets must be arranged so that shooting at them will not cause competitors to breach safe angles of fire.
Information posted at the stage takes precedence over all other stage descriptions unless otherwise noted by the Match Director or Safety Officer.
A Stage Description must provide the following minimum information:

Targets should be repainted after each shooter.
Any competitor that experiences a course/equipment malfunction during a course of fire will be allowed to re-shoot once the problem is solved. A range problem will require a re-shoot.
Not reshooting a course of fire when directed to by the Safety Officer will result in a no score for that stage.
Safety Officers are encouraged to assist the Competitor. Safety Officers may tell a competitor a gun is not loaded or let them restart if it wasn't loaded.

Firearms are only to be handled when in a designated safety area or when under the supervision of, and in response to a direct command issued by, a Safety Officer
There will be no loaded firearms on the range other than those loaded at the direction of a Safety Officer in order to complete a course of fire.
Firearm will be loaded and unloaded only on the line under direction of a Safety Officer.
Safety areas must be provided where Competitors can clean and check firearms if they are using personal firearms.
No ammunition, or magazine containing ammunition, is to be handled in a safety area. The word "handling" does not preclude Competitors from entering a Safety Area with ammunition in magazines or speed loading devices on their belt, in their pockets or in their range bag, provided the Competitor does not physically remove the loaded magazines or loaded speed loading devices from their retaining or storage device while within the Safety Area.
Handling live ammunition, loaded magazines or loaded speed loading devices in a Safety Area, will result in a match disqualification.

Failure to comply will result in a stage warning. Two warnings on a single stage will result in a stage disqualification.
A Competitor who causes an unintentional discharge must be stopped by a Safety Officer as soon as possible. A round striking within 9 feet of shooter or range officer results in a stage disqualification.
If at any time during the course of fire, a Competitor allows the muzzle of the firearm to point rearward, that is to break the "180" as defined by the Safety Officer, the Competitor must be stopped immediately. Such an action will result in a stage disqualification.
If at any time during the course of fire, or while loading, reloading or unloading, a Competitor drops a firearm or causes it to fall, loaded or not, it is to be retrieved only by the Safety Officer. Dropped firearms must always be retrieved by a Safety Officer who will, after checking and/or clearing the firearm, place it directly into the Competitor's gun case or gun bag. Dropping an unloaded firearm or causing it to fall outside of a course of fire is not an infraction, however, a Competitor who retrieves a dropped handgun will receive a match disqualification. Dropping a loaded gun will result in a stage disqualification. Allowing the muzzle of a handgun to point at any part of the Competitor's body during a course of fire (i.e. sweeping) will result in a stage warning. Two warnings on a single stage will result in a stage disqualification.
Two stage disqualifications will result in a match disqualification. All malfunctions are to be cleared while under supervision of a Safety Officer. No gun is to leave the range until made safe to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer. Firearms are to be bagged when course of fire is completed and Safety Officer has certified firearm is unloaded and safe.

"Make ready"
"Are you ready?"
"Standby"
Shooter will begin with audible from timer.
"Load for next string" (if needed)
"If finished unload and show clear"
"Gun clear"
"Bag your gun"
"Range is clear"

A Competitor is permitted to take a sight picture with an unloaded firearm once given the command to "make ready".
Competitor will start with rifle at the Low Ready.
Safety Officer will indicate start position if course of fire mandates something other than standard position.
Finger will be off the trigger as shooter awaits start signal.

Score is total time plus penalties. 5 seconds will be added to time for a miss on a target. Max time to be set at 30 seconds plus penalties for missed targets.

Competitors will be disqualified from a match for conduct which a Safety Officer deems to be unsportsmanlike. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but are not limited to, cheating, dishonesty, failing to comply with the reasonable directions of a Match Official. The Match Director must be notified of any such conduct as soon as possible.
Other persons (non-competitor) may be expelled from the range for conduct which a Safety Officer deems to be unacceptable. Examples of unacceptable conduct include, but are not limited to, failing to comply with the reasonable directions of a Match Official, interference with the operation of a course of fire and/or a Competitor's attempt thereof, and any other behavior impacting the safe management of the match.
All persons are required to be in complete control both mentally and physically during matches. Safe performance by Competitors and officials at matches must not be affected by drugs (including alcohol) of any sort during matches. Any person who, in the opinion of the Match Director, is visibly under the influence of any substance and not able to function safely will be disqualified from the match and may be required to leave the range.
All disputes are to be settled by the Safety Officer on the range where the issue has become evident before the squad moves on. If necessary, the Match Director may be consulted.
The decision of the Match Director is immediate and final.

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