Airguns
Location
Morgan’s Wonderland Gym
5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78233
Schedule
Friday, May 5, 2023
2:15-4:45 pm Airguns Athlete Shooting Clinic w/ Bob Foth
Saturday, May 6, 2023
8:00am-9:15am Relay 1 Warmup & Competition (Novice Only)
9:30a-11noon Relay 2 Warmup & Competition (Advanced-Full Paralympic Relay)
11:30pm-1:00pm Relay 3 Warmup & Competition (Novice and Advanced)
1:15pm-2:30pm Relay 4 Warmup & Competition (Novice Only)
2:45pm-4:00pm Relay 5 Warmup & Competition (Novice Only)
Event Staff
Competition Director- Bob McMullin
Range Officer- Bob Foth
Venue Director- Lindsay French Lindsay.p.french@gmail.com 713-540-1615
Disability/Classification Divisions
Open- Includes competitors who do not have a permanent physical disability. Examples include individuals with PTSD, TBI or orthopedic injuries.
SH1- Includes all competitors with a permanent physical disability that can support the weight of the gun independently and do not require a spring stand. Examples include spinal cord injury, leg amputees, etc.
SH2- Includes competitors who do not have the ability to support the weight of the rifle with their arms and therefore require a spring stand. Examples include upper body injuries, quadriplegia, and arm amputees.
SH3/VA- Includes competitors with vision impairment that has been classified by World Shooting Para Sport
Shooting Events
The 2023 Texas Regional Games will have electronic targets and scoring.
Due to the expectation of numerous entries and limited shooting points, we only guarantee an athlete to compete in one event. All events will start with a 15-minute preparation and sighting time at the listed start time.
NOVICE:
10M Air Pistol (Open and SH1)- 40 record shots in 50 minutes
10M Air Rifle Standing (Open, SH1 and SH2)- 40 record shots in 50 minutes
10M Air Rifle Prone (Open, SH1 and SH2)- 40 record shots in 40 minutes
ADVANCED
*You must be Paralympic classifiable to shoot in the Advanced events. If you do not have a US Paralympic classification, we will place you in a competition group for the TRG competition only.
*Those competing in the advanced events must have a current USA Shooting membership.
10M Air Rifle Prone (SH1) – 60 record shots in 50 minutes
10M Air Rifle Prone (SH2) with loader allowed- 60 record shots in 60 minutes
10M Air Rifle Standing (SH1, SH2) – 60 record shots in 75 minutes
10M Air Pistol (SH1) – 60 record shots in 75 minutes
General Event Rules
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These event rules are modified from the International Paralympic Committee (WSPS) competition rules to suit the population and goals of Texas Regional Games. https://www.paralympic.org/shooting/rules-and-regulations/technical-rules
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Each event is considered a final and awards will be given after all competitors in each division have completed their relay.
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All events shall be fired at 10 meters. Only target grade (not “field” grade) air (compressed air or CO2) single shot rifles and pistols with iron sights firing .177 caliber soft lead match pellets can be used for competition.
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A single correcting lens may be attached to the rear sight of the rifle. No correcting lenses may be attached to the pistol.
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Male and female athletes will compete together in the same divisions.
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We will provide air (not CO2) but you must have your own fill adapter.
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We have a limited number of guns to loan out and will hand them out on a first come, first serve basis.
Awards
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Medals will be given to the top three athletes in each division, provided there are at least four athletes competing in that division.
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Male and Female athletes will compete together and there are no separate award categories.
Competition Director: Lindsay French Lindsay.p.french@gmail.com 713-540-1615
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