Conduct and Etiquette
Shooters are to wear appropriate clean clothing for all matches. This is to include – closed in shoes , hearing protection (unless medically contraindicated), and eye protection is advised but not compulsory. Shooters are not to wear very short shorts or to wear camouflage type hats or clothing.
Firearm legislation varies from state to state. You must make certain you are within the law when and where you shoot. In particular, alcohol consumption in moderation, is allowed while shooting in Queensland but not in NSW. The minimum age for shooting in Queensland is 11 years but in the rest of Australia it is 12 years.
It is your duty to ascertain your squad number and layout, and be on time. Penalties may apply to those late for their squad.
Unless on the firing station, ensure you have your firearm action “open”.
Do not load your gun until you are on the appropriate shooting station and the red flags are down.
Do not walk, talk, fidget or otherwise distract other shooters in your squad.
Do not move from your track until the next shooter has fired. When moving from track #5 to track #1, remove any remaining shells from your gun, and remember to ALWAYS turn to your RIGHT!
When your squad has finished shooting, check whether or not it is your turn to “ref or score”. If it is, and you are uncertain what to do, ask one of the experienced squad members if they can assist you.
At the end of a shoot, don’t forget your handicap book and be certain to check that it has been completed correctly. If not, ask the office to correct it. It is your responsibility to check that your Handicap is correct.
Avoid gossiping and swearing when on the Club grounds. If you have a genuine complaint, write or Email the secretary. If the matter is urgent, report it to the office for the attention of the Shoot Marshall or President.
If you see a major safety breach, inform the shooter immediately. On the other hand, if it is a minor issue, wait until the end of the round and inform the shooter. It is the responsibility of all shooters to keep the sport as safe as possible.
REFEREES
Referees are volunteers and are human. Do not obstruct the referee’s view. If you feel that the referee has incorrectly called a “lost” target, you must have at least one other shooter, or the scorer to agree and then you may ask the referee to reconsider their call. Walk behind the referee if possible without delaying the squad. Remain on your track until the last shooter has finished shooting. Check your score before leaving the tracks as the score is final once the squad sheet leaves the tracks and is returned to the office.
EXECUTIVE
Your president and committee are honorary. They respect your constructive criticism and expect you to assist, co-operate and to be courteous at all times. Many Committee members put in hundreds of hours of unpaid work to keep the Club running smoothly and financially viable. Their only payment is the sense of achievement from a job well done. A little praise when things go well and forgiveness when things go wrong will be very helpful in retaining volunteers at the Club.
Criticism without any attempt to help resolve problems is not just unhelpful, it is destructive of the moral of the organisation. If you refuse to be part of the solution, you lose the right to criticize. Many “quiet members” will say nothing but simply not attend further shoots. If you see a problem and think you can help, suggest a solution. However, don’t attempt to repair any equipment without first contacting someone in the office unless you are the designated Skeet or Trap mechanic.
Rules
Shooting rules for each discipline change from year to year. Rather than get out of date, please click on the link below for the latest rules.
Download ACTA rules 2020.
