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10.2.8.1
support the handgun or the stipulated wrist or arm while firing shots;
10.2.8.2
increase stability on the ground, a barricade or another prop while firing shots.
10.2.9
A competitor who leaves a shooting location may return and shoot again from the same location provided
they do so safely. However, written stage briefings for Classifiers and Level I & II matches may prohibit
such actions, in which case 1 procedural penalty per shot fired will apply.
10.2.10
Special penalty: A competitor unable to fully execute any part of a course of fire due to incapacity or injury
may, prior to making his attempt at the course of fire, request that the Range Master apply a penalty in lieu of
the stated course requirement.
10.2.10.1 If the request is approved by the Range Master, he must state, in advance of the competitor
attempting the course of fire, the extent of the special penalty, ranging from 1% to 20% of the
competitor's points "as shot", to be deducted.
10.2.10.2 Alternatively, the Range Master may waive application of any penalties in respect of a competitor
who, due to having a significant physical disability, is unable to comply with the stated course
requirement.
10.2.10.3 If the request is denied by the Range Master, normal procedural penalties will apply.
10.2.11
A competitor who fires shots over a barrier constructed to a height of at least 1.8 meters will incur 1
procedural penalty for each shot fired (also see Rule 2.2.3.1).
10.3
Disqualification – General Regulations
10.3.1
A competitor who commits a safety infraction or any other prohibited activity during an IPSC match will be
disqualified, and will be prohibited from attempting any remaining courses of fire regardless of the schedule
or physical layout of the match.
10.3.2
When a disqualification is issued, the Range Officer must record the reasons for the disqualification, and the
time and date of the incident, on the competitor's score sheet, and the Range Master must be notified as soon
as possible.
10.3.3
Scores for a competitor who has received a disqualification must not be deleted from match results, and
match results must not be declared final by the Match Director, until the time limit prescribed in Rule 11.3.1
has passed, provided no appeal to arbitration on any matter has been submitted to the Range Master (or his
delegate).
10.3.4
If an appeal to arbitration is submitted within the time limit prescribed in Rule 11.3.1, the provisions of Rule
11.3.2 will prevail.
10.3.5
Scores for a competitor who has completed a "pre-match" or main match without a disqualification will not
be affected by a disqualification received while that competitor is participating in a Shoot-Off or other side
match.
10.4
Disqualification – Accidental Discharge
A competitor who causes an accidental discharge must be stopped b HH