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3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULESthe correct sequence (prone or standing). In the Pursuit, Individualand Sprint with group start competitions, the competitors must gosequentially in the shooting lanes starting with lane 1 and taking thelowest available number, until the last shooting lane is reached, atwhich time the next competitor must go to lane number 1 and theprocess begins again. In the Mass Start, in the first shooting bout thecompetitors must shoot from the lane number designated by their startnumber, and in subsequent bouts by filling in the range sequentiallyfrom the right in the order of competitors’ arrival on the range. In Relaycompetitions, the shooting lane designated by the team’s start numbermust be used for the first shooting bout by the first competitor of eachteam; after that the range will be filled in sequentially from the right inthe order of competitors’ arrival on the range.8.2.2 Relay Competitions – Spare RoundsIn the Relay competition, each competitor must fire the first fiverounds and if targets remain standing they must use the three sparerounds until all five targets are hit or until all eight rounds are fired. Ifcompetitors need spare rounds after having fired the first five rounds,the spare rounds must be hand loaded one by one – not loaded directlyfrom a magazine.8.3 SHOOTING POSITIONS8.3.1 Prone PositionIn the prone position, competitors must comply with the followingregulations: the rifle may only be in contact with their hands, shoulderand cheek. The lower side of the wrist of the arm supporting the riflemust be distinctly raised from the ground (snow surface).8.3.2 Standing PositionIn the standing position, competitors must comply with the followingregulations: they must stand without any support. Only their hands,shoulder, cheek and the area of their chest next to their shoulder maybe in contact with the rifle. They may hold the arm supporting the rifleagainst their chest or prop it against their hip.8.3.2.1 No Removal of SkisRemoving one or both skis while shooting – including training and3-60 IBU RULES
IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULES 3zeroing – is prohibited, and placing any kind of object under the skis isalso prohibited.8.3.3 Position in Shooting LaneCompetitors must ensure that no part of their body, clothing, materialsor equipment protrudes over the 1.5 m red lines marking the shootinglane or the extension of those boundaries while shooting. Competitorsmust also ensure that their rifle muzzle extends over the firing line.8.3.4 EnforcementIf competitors are warned by a range official that their shooting positionor their position in the shooting lane is not in compliance with the rules,those competitors must immediately correct their position.8.4 SHOOTING AIDS8.4.1 Use of Shooting Sling and Arm CuffCompetitors are permitted to use a shooting sling and arm cuff in boththe prone and standing positions.8.4.2 Use of MagazineThe five rounds required in each bout of shooting may be loaded with theuse of a magazine. If, after the first shot is fired, rounds are lost fromthe magazine or fail to fire, a new magazine may not be inserted into therifle. Such rounds must be loaded individually. However, if a magazineis lost or proves to be defective before the first shot is fired, it may bereplaced with another magazine, provided no live round remains in thechamber.8.5 SAFETY REGULATIONS8.5.1 GeneralShooting is only permitted on the shooting range, during officiallyauthorized times. Making rifle movements that might endanger others,or that may be perceived by others as dangerous, is forbidden. The riflemuzzle must be over the forward edge of the shooting ramp (= firingline) from the beginning to the end of the shooting bout. When therange is open for shooting, no one is permitted to be forward of thatline. TV crew members and photographers must take responsibility fortheir own safety if they enter this area. At all times, competitors will beresponsible for the safety of their actions and rifles.IBU RULES 3-61
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