Discipline Specific Etiquette – Manx CPSA

Down The Line

Max load 28 grms/7 shot size 

Max 5 shooters per squad 

Consider next shooter and do not · throw cartridges into bin inappropriately or move off the pad until shooter on right has shot his targets 

When walking from pad 5 to pad 1, ensure gun is open and unloaded 

On completion of 25 targets, remain in place/with squad until all shooters . have completed their 25 targets and await referee’s instructions 

ABT & UNIVERSAL TRENC

Max load 28 grms/7 shot size except IOM selection shoots when Max load is 24 grms/7 shot size 

Max 6 shooters per squad 

Other details as for DTL 

DOUBLE TRAP/OLYMPIC TRAP 

Max load 24 grms/7 shot size 

In the event of a ‘final’, observe referee’s instructions 

All other details as for DTL 

ENGLISH SKEE

Max load 28 grms/7 shot size 

Max 5/6 shooters per squad 

Do not move to next pad until all squad has shot 

Between stands, stay behind the referee and shooting squad 

On Centre stand nominate high or low target preference to referee 

On completion of 25 targets, remain in place/with squad until all shooters have completed their 25 targets and await referee’s instructions 

OLYMPIC SKEE

Max load 24 grms/7 shot size 

Max 5/6 shooters per squad 

In the event of a ‘final’, observe referee’s instructions 

No target nomination is required on centre stand 

On station 8, stay behind referee until turn to shoot 

Other details, as for English Skeet 

ENGLISH SPORTING 

Max load 28 grms/7 shot size 

First shooter in squad will be shown the targets from within the cage 

The referee/buttoner will call the scores 

The marker will call the score total at each stand 

Shooters should then check/agree their scores as no corrections can be made at any other time 

The squad will rotate one, after each stand 

Be aware of your position in the squad and be ready to shoot 

FITASC

Max load 28 grms/7 shot size 

On shooting stand dry mounting is not permitted 

The squad will be shown one of each of the targets in each layout 

Other details as for English Sporting 

INFRINGEMENTS

Any infringements of these guidelines will be drawn to the attention of the shooter, by the referee. The referee, to cause least disruption, should use his discretion as to when this action is taken. 

In the event of a safety infringement, the squad will be interrupted and the error pointed out. 

Clarification of any of these points is available from Range Officer. 

REMEMBER GOOD SHOOTING IS NOT AN ACCIDENT 

TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AT ALL TIMES