Props, Whats Allowed

General Rules for Props

  • Movement of Props:

    • Props cannot be moved or positioned differently unless explicitly stated in the stage description.
    • Repositioning for safety is allowed but must be reset after use.
  • Additional Props:

    • Competitors are not allowed to bring additional props onto a stage.
    • Examples include chairs, buckets, range equipment, etc., which cannot be used to assist in shooting a stage.

Supported Shooting Positions

  • Prone Supported:
    • Forward support (bipod or support bag) and rear support (rear bag or hand) are allowed.
  • Use of Tripods and Shooting Sticks:
    • Tripods and shooting sticks are not allowed unless the stage specifically incorporates them from the approved NRL22 prop list.
    • All competitors must use the same tripod provided by the Match Director if included in the stage.

Unsupported Shooting Positions

  • Use of Bipod:

    • Bipods are part of the rifle system and can be attached but not used to support the rifle in unsupported positions.
    • Removal of the bipod is not required while shooting in unsupported positions.
  • Use of Slings:

    • Slings are allowed and designed to assist in unsupported positional shooting.
    • They may attach at one or two points and include cuffs or adjustments to aid in shooting.

Specific Unsupported Positions

  • Standing Unsupported:

    • Both legs fully erect, feet flat on the ground.
    • Rifle supported only by the sling, hand, and/or shoulder.
  • Kneeling Unsupported:

    • One knee in contact with the ground, other knee may be on or off the ground.
    • Rifle supported by the knee, sling, hand, and/or shoulder.
  • Seated Unsupported:

    • Butt on the ground.
    • Rifle supported by knees, sling, hand, and/or shoulder.
  • Prone Unsupported:

    • Laying flat on the ground.
    • Rifle supported only by hand and/or shoulder, sling may be used.
    • No part of the rifle or hand resting on the ground for support.

Approved Standard Barricade List

  • Required Props for Monthly Matches:
    • 6-foot A-frame ladder
    • 5-gallon and 2-gallon plastic buckets
    • 3 cinder blocks (8”x8”x16”)
    • 10 feet of rope
    • Folding chair with open back
    • 3 used pickup truck tires (28-32” diameter)
    • 55-gallon plastic drum
    • Sawhorse with bottom shelf
    • Tank trap
    • Rooftop with minimum pitch of 4/12
    • Tripod (minimum rating 35 lbs, maximum height 50” or more)
    • NRL22 Pyramid (cut sheet available on NRL22 website)

Additional Guidelines

  • Monthly Course of Fire:
    • May incorporate prone, barricades, positional shooting, or combinations thereof.
    • Match Directors encouraged to be creative with additional stages suited to their range and competitors’ preferences.

These rules ensure fair and safe use of props during NRL22 competitions, promoting a standardized yet flexible competition environment.