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4 (Seepgs30 32)AimForThis!DistinguishedExpertRatingA ndthere'smore!AchievetheDistinguishedExp ertrating,andNRA'sWomen'sProgramsDepartm entwillpromoteyou,yourpicture,andyourDis tinguishedExpertachievementontheWomenOnT arget !Whatareyouwaitingfor?Grabyourfavoritefi rearm,afriendortwo,(and,ofcourse,someWin chesterammunition)andheadtotherange!56 Inside 1/2 Margin on 1 1/2 Margin on Course of FireDevelop the skills needed to participate in NRAA ction Pistolcompetition,as well as the basic skills required for NRA Basic Pistol,Personal Protection or FIRSTS teps Pistol Orientation course will provide an excellentfoundation of knowledge to build NRA HandgunQualification Course provides the perfect self paced shootingactivity to help develop your skills and reward your rules and requirements for thisqualification course are listed safe semi automatic pistol orrevolver may be caliberscompete ,telescopic,or electronic sightsmay be inch paper plates or paper discs,and D 1 or D 2 precision targets(trademarked as the Bianchi target)

5 Time restrictions are specified,shooters should have another individualact as timekeeper,or play a recordedtape with timing sequences andstart/stop Handgun QualificationPatch Skill Rockers Medals and Medal Bar Skill Level PinsSee page 28 for complete informationon qualification awards. ReferenceMaterials on page Practical:This rating is achieved bycompleting the practical exerciseconducted during the NRA BasicPistol Marksman:Position:Benchrest,two :15 :Paper plates or paperdisks (nine inch diameter).Time:No Requirements:Acquire 10plates withfive shots on each plate. All shotsmust be inside a half inch marginfrom the edge of the plate. The 10plates do not have to be fired insuccession or on the same :Position:Standing,two :15 :Paper plates or paperdisks (nine inch diameter).Time:No Requirements:Acquire 10plates with10 shots on each shots must be inside a one anda half inch margin from the edge ofthe plate.

6 The 10 plates do nothave to be firedin succession or on the same 1 Strong Side:Five shots in20 2 Weak Side:Five shots in total of 10 shots pertarget. Possible scoreper target: Requirements:Acquire 10 targets,fivewith a score of 60 orbetter and five with ascore of 65 or 10 targets do nothave to be fired insuccession or on thesame :Position:Standing,ready,one hand,with strong side and weak :15 feet D 2 feet D 1 :D 1 or D 2 event is conducted in twostages. Both stages must becompleted in the same session toqualify as one completed course 1 Strong Side:Five shots inthree minutes and five shots in 2 Weak Side:Five shots inthree minutes and five shots in total of 20 shots (10 per target).Possible score: Requirements:Two timesover the course with a minimum scoreof 130 or better and three times overthe course with a minimum score of 150or number of courses doesnot have to be fired in succession or onthe same Expert:Firing for the Distinguished Expert ratingmust be witnessed by an NRA member(with current ID number), or an NRAI nstructor or coach (with current IDnumber).

7 Position:Standing,ready,with twohands;strong hand and weak :15 feet D 2 feet D 1 :D 1 or D 2 Setup:D 1:One target hung with the topedge of the target at eye 2:One target hung with the topedge of the targets at eye event is conducted in fourstages. The four stages must becompleted in the same session toqualify as one completed course 1:6 rounds,strong side,2hands in 10 2:6 rounds,strong side,1hand in 10 3:6 rounds,weak side,2hands in 10 4:6 rounds,weak side,1hand in 10 Requirement:Three timesover the course with a minimumscore of 175,and three times overthe course with a minimum scoreof number of courses doesnot have to be fired in successionor on the same First Class:Position:Standing,two hands withstrong side and weak side :Strong side means the stronghand usually the writinghand grips the gun firstand functions the triggerwhile the weak hand side meansthe weak hand grips firstand functions the triggerwhile the strong hand :15 feet D 2 feet D 1 :D 1 or D 2 precision event is conducted in stages must becompleted in the same session toqualify as one completed course 1.

8 Five shots in three minutes,strong 2:Five shots in three minutesweak total of 10 shots per score per Requirements:Acquire 10targets,5 with a score of 46 or betterand 5 with a score of 56 or targets do not have to be fired insuccession or on the same :Position:Standing,ready,two hands,with strong side and weak :15 feet D 2 feet D 1 targetTarget:D 1 or D 2 :A shot hole musttouch (or hit within) thesolid border line in orderto count for Pistol Ruleswill apply,exceptwhere specific exceptions are safe rimfire or centerfire revolveror semi automatic pistol may be ,telescopic,or electronic sightsare permitted,with the exception ofany sight that projects an image ontothe for the Pro Marksman andMarksman rating,all shooting is donefrom the standing position using onehand,and no support is conventional bullseye pistolqualification is fired from the standingposition using one hand,except for thefirst three ratings (Pro Marksman,Marksman,and Marksman 1st Class)where the benchrest or two handedstanding positions may be and DistanceOptionsAny of the following targets anddistance combinations may be used:TQ 6 slow fire target,andTQ 7 timedand rapid fire target at 25 feet.

9 B 2slow fire target,and B 3 timed andrapid fire target at 50 feet. B 16 slowfire target,and B 8 timed and rapid firetarget at 25 yards. B 6 slow fire targetat 50 yards,and B 8 timed and rapidfire target at 25 yards. B 4 target at Per TargetTraditionally,10 shots per target arefired on B series targets. However,ifscoring becomes too difficult,shootershave the option of using two targetsand firing five shots on each. The five shot firing option (two targets,fiveshots per) are fired on theTQ FireSlow fire is 10 rounds fired in FireTimed fire is 10 rounds fired in twofive shot strings at 20 seconds FireRapid fire is 10 rounds fired in twofive shot strings at 10 seconds aggregate course is 30 shots thatmust be fired as a complete unit in thesame session in order to qualify as aviable course of fire. Each qualifyingcourse of fire must meet or exceedthe minimum score or the completeaggregate must be aggregate consists of a total of 30shots fired as follows: 10 shots slow fire 10 shotsfired in 10 minutes 10 shots timed fire five shots firedin 20 seconds,two times 10 shots rapid fire five shots firedin 10 seconds,two timesAwards Pistol QualificationPatch Skill Rockers ParchmentsCertificate Medals and MedalBar Skill Level PinsSee page 28 for complete informationon qualification awards.

10 ReferenceMaterials on page pistol shooting is one of the most popularshooting sports. Shot indoors,these courses of fireemphasize the development of competition bullseye pistolshooting skills. Competitive bullseye shooting is also know as conventional pistol. The precision required in bullseyeshooting helps to hone your trigger control andconcentration skills. These skills will be of great value if youdecide to move on to action pistol shooting. While someshooters may prefer the course of fire that emphasizes stage(slow,timed,and rapid fire) skill development,others mayprefer the course that stresses aggregate (total score) skilldevelopment. Both are provided so you can shoot thecourse of fire that is right for Bullseye Pistol StageSkillCourseRatingNumberofShotsRequi redSlowFire/Score(possiblescore) (possiblescore)RepetitionsRequiredRapidF ire/Score(possiblescore)Pro MarksmanMarksmanMarksman1stClassSharpsho oterBar1 Bar2 Bar3 Bar4 Bar5 Bar6 Bar7 Bar8 Bar91010101010101010101010101040/10045/1 0050/10060/10062/10064/10066/10068/10070 /10072/10074/10076/10078/1005times5times 5times5times2times2times2times2times2tim es2times2times2times2times40/10046/10052 /10058/10064/10070/10076/10082/10088/100 2times2times2times2times2times2times2tim es2times2times40/10050/10060/10070/10078 /100 Repetitions2times2times2times2times2time sThecourseoffireforExpertandDistinguishe dExpertratingsconsistsofa30 (5) :269/300orbetter10times,or258orbetterint woNRAsanctionedpistolcompetitions.