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2.1.8.3

When IPSC Action Air Poppers are used in a course of fire, care should be taken to ensure that the
location or foundation area is prepared to provide consistent operation throughout the match.

2.1.8.4

Static targets (i.e. those which are not activated) must not be presented at an angle greater than 90
degrees from the vertical.

2.1.9

Berms – All berms are "off limits" to all persons at all times, except when access to them is specifically
permitted by a Range Officer (see Section 10.6).

2.2

Course Construction Criteria

During the construction of a course of fire, a variety of physical barriers may be used to restrict competitor movement
and to provide additional competitive challenges as follows:
2.2.1

Fault Lines – Competitor movement should preferably be restricted through the use of physical barriers,
however, the use of Fault Lines is permitted as follows:
2.2.1.1
2.2.1.2

To simulate the use of physical barriers and/or cover;

2.2.1.3

To define the boundaries of a general shooting area or part thereof.

2.2.1.4

Fault Lines must be fixed firmly in place, they must rise at least 2 centimeters above ground level,
they should be constructed of wood or other rigid materials, and they should be of a consistent
color (preferably red), at every COF in a match. Unless used in a continuous manner to define the
boundary of a general shooting area, fault lines must be a minimum of 1.5 meters in length, but
they are deemed to extend to infinity (also see Rule 4.4.1).

2.2.1.5

2.2.2

To prevent unsafe and/or unrealistic charging at, or retreat from, targets;

If a COF has a passageway visibly delineated by fault lines and/or a clearly demarcated shooting
area, any competitor who takes a shortcut outside the passageway and/or shooting area will incur
one procedural penalty for each shot fired after beginning the shortcut.

Obstacles – Courses of fire may include the use of major obstacles to be surmounted by competitors.
Obstacles used in this way must not exceed a height of 2 meters. Obstacles over 1 meter in height must be
supplied with scaling aids to assist competitors and must be constructed to provide for the competitor’s safety
in the following ways:
2.2.2.1

2.2.2.2

The descending side of any obstacle must be clear of obstructions or natural hazards.

2.2.2.3

Competitors must be permitted to test such obstacles before making their attempt at the course of
fire.

2.2.2.4
2.2.3

Obstacles must be firmly anchored and braced to provide adequate support when in use. Wherever
possible, unduly sharp or rough surfaces must be removed to reduce the possibility of injury to
competitors and/or Match Officials.

Competitors must not be required to holster their handgun before ascending these obstacles.

Barriers – Must be constructed in the following manner:
2.2.3.1

2.2.3.2
2.2.4

They must be high enough and strong enough to serve the intended purpose. Unless supplemented
by a shooting platform or similar, barriers of at least 1.8 meters high are deemed to extend
skywards to infinity (also see Rule 10.2.11).
They should include Fault Lines projecting rearward at ground level from the side edges.

Tunnels – A tunnel that a competitor is required to enter or pass through must be constructed of suitable
material and to any length. However, sufficient ports must be provided to allow Match Officials to safely
monitor competitor action. Tunnel mouth edges must be prepared to minimize the possibility of injury to
competitors and Match Officials. Course designers must clearly designate the entrance and exit portions of
the tunnel as well as the parameters for shooting at any targets from within the tunnel (e.g. Fault Lines).

IPSC Action Air Rules, January 2012 Edition

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