3.0 RANGE STANDARDS
3.1 Ranges must have a line of targets and a firing line parallel to the target line. The firing line shall be clearly
marked with a line with a maximum width of 25mm. The firing points are located behind the firing line and must
be numbered to correspond with the targets.
3.2 Ranges may be of either 18.288 meters (20 yards) or 22.860 meters (25 yards) +/-50mm (2 inches). The length
of the range is to be determined by measurement of the shortest distance between the forward edge of the firing
line and the face of the targets.
3.3 The firing point shall preferably be flat. If sloped, any slope shall be towards the rear and the grade not more
than 87mm in each 2 meters.
3.4 The firing point may be equipped with permanent padding not exceeding 25mm thick uncompressed.
3.5 The range shall be constructed with suitable protection that, under all normal conditions, will prevent any
projectile from exiting the range perimeter.
3.6 All ranges shall have provision for the firing of warming shots while the competitor is on the firing point and in
accord with Rule 2.7.
3.7 All ranges, both permanent and temporary, must be inspected and certified, prior to use, by a Range Safety
Inspector appointed by the TSNZ Executive. For permanent ranges re-inspection shall be required when
substantial alterations or modifications are made to the range. For temporary ranges the Range Certificate shall
specify the approved period of use.
3.8 It is the responsibility of the affiliated body concerned to make application to TSNZ for any required inspection.
3.9 Each range shall be equipped with a red safety light, controlled by the Range Officer, with which to indicate to
competitors when firing is not permitted. Where this requirement is not practicable or warranted, the Range
Safety Inspector may waive it.
Note: Range Certificates, a list of Range Safety Inspectors and recommendations on range construction, target
heights, lighting and ventilation are available from the TSNZ Administration Officer.
3.10 All ranges must have artificial illumination providing the necessary amount of light without glare or distracting
shadows on the targets or firing points. The entire area must be evenly illuminated.
Targets must be illuminated evenly with not less than 1000 lux. The background area, behind the targets must
be a non-reflecting, medium, neutral colour. If fluorescent lights are used, multiple tubes working “out of phase”
must be provided.
Measuring of the target illumination (minimum of 1000 lux) must be done with the measuring device held at the
level of the target and pointed towards the firing point.
Measuring general range illumination must be done with the measuring device held at the firing point, midway
between the firing point and the target line, with the device directed towards the ceiling illumination.