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SMLC SHOOT/EQUIPMENT CRITERIA
A) PROPELLANT
1/ Black powder or pyrodex
2/ Loads with one or more grades of powder allowed (rule 1)
B) FIREARMS
1)
Muzzle LoadersA) SHOTGUNS
1..Original or reproduction shotguns allowed (maximum 10 gauge).
Range Rules 
2..Wads of fibre, and paper and plastic shot cups allowed no over powder wads of kleenex or similar material allowed
3..Percussion or flintlock allowed
4..Break open cartridge shotguns with machine plugs that convert barrel to muzzle loader are allowed only if plugs are permanently attached.
B) HANDGUNS
1..Original or reproduction only, percussion or flintlock
2..Percussion revolvers allowed
3..Metallic sights only no optics
C) RIFLES
1..Original or reproduction only, percussion or flintlock
2..False muzzles allowed
3..Metallic sights only, no optics
HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON BREAK OPEN MUZZLELOADERS
a) Model with screw in plug is allowed
b) Model that does not open fully to allow removal of the plug is allowed
c) Any other models are not allowed unless the plug has been permanently attached.
2)
Cartridge GunsA) SHOTGUNS
1..Original or reproduction allowed.(maximum 10 gauge)
2..Must have one of:
a) External hammers
b) Damascus barrel
c) Manufacture date prior to introduction of smokeless powder (1892),this means the first date not the actual date of manufacture of that specific firearm.
d) High quality "period guns" were hammerless and only etched Damascus, but are allowed.
B) HANDGUNS
1..Original, reproduction and modern allowed if it meets the criteria of #2
2..Must safely chamber a handgun cartridge that was originally commercially loaded with black powder.
3..Any metallic sights allowed (no optics)
4..When using modern brass (eg. 357 or 44 mag.) the brass must be trimmed to the length of the black powder cartridge you are imitating (ie 38 S&W or 44 mag. trimmed to 44 Russian) criteria #2 applies
C) RIFLES
1.. Originals, reproduction and modern allowed if it meets criteria of #2
2..Must safely chamber a rifle cartridge that was originally commercially loaded with black powder.
3..When using modern brass, the brass must be trimmed to the length of the black powder cartridge you are imitating criteria #2 applies
C) EQUIPMENT
Sights
1) Any metallic sight allowed
2) No optics
3) Variable "iris" allowed
4) Tube sights without optics allowed
** These rules apply to all the events except such events which have been designated for the use of optics **
Triggers
1) Triggers must be of pull type
2) Regular, single set or double set are allowed
3) No delay, release, electronic or hydraulic mechanisms allowed
Other
1) No shooting jackets, slings, gloves or palm rests allowed
2) No spotting scopes allowed during competition unless the specific competition allows for such
3) Once a competitor has finished he or she may check their target with a scope, but must not offer information about any other target to a competitor still shooting
4) Once a competitor has looked through a scope he may not continue to fire in that event
Projectiles
SHOTGUNS
1..Load shot of any size not exceeding 1.25 ounces and powder charge not to exceed 100 grains.
2..Round ball of proper size
MUZZLE LOADERS (Rifle and Pistol)
1..Lead or lead alloy round balls, minie, maxi, or any other design, naked or patched, allowed.
2..No jacketed bullets allowed
CARTRIDGE (Rifle and Pistol)
1..Lead or lead alloy round ball or slug.
2..Naked or paper patching allowed
3..Gas checks allowed
Shooting Positions
1..OFFHAND (OH) handgun :One hand hold unsupported away from body
2..OFFHAND (OH) rifle : This means standing, no artificial rest, elbows must not touch the body (i.e. no tuck position allowed, no part of the body artificially supported.)
3..FREESTLYE :This means any position you wish with no artificial rest
4..PRONE :This means lying on the ground facing either direction using no artificial rest
5..BENCHREST :This means a forearm or barrel rest only without mechanical clamps of any kind and the butt of the rifle unsupported
6..CROSS STICKS :This means two sticks held in one hand to allow the resting of the barrel on while sitting or kneeling on the ground ,sticks may be sharpened and may be HAND pushed into the ground only, the tying or pinning of sticks is mandatory.
Scoring
RIFLE AND PISTOL
1..A shot takes the value of the highest ring broken by the outer most edge of the bullet hole
2..Overlays to be used if it is not readily clear which ring is broken
3.. Excessive holes
a) If by caliber it can be readily determined which holes were made by another competitor they shall neither count for or against the competitor on whose target they are found
b) Or if the competitors bring to the attention of the range officer that extra holes have appeared between shots it will be noted and announced and the said holes will not be scored
c) If it can not be determined by either a or b then the following will apply:
1..If neither adjacent targets are short the proper number of shots the highest values shall be subtracted from the total
2.. If either adjacent targets are short the proper number of shots the lowest values shall be subtracted from the total
4..Misses
a) Shots outside the scoring rings of your own target are scored as misses and score 0 points
5..Visible holes
a) Only visible holes as determined by the range officer and score keeper will be scored
b) The use of overlays and "seasoned" score keepers making up the appeal committee will decide on any appeal made by a competitor who does not agree with the score keeper(s)
c) The appeal committee has the final decision
d) Rips, tears or shrapnel holes will not be scored
6..Breaking of ties
a) In the event of the same score the highest number of 10's, then 9's then 8's and so on shall determine the winner
b) In the event they are still tied the number of best bulls ( X ring, either by the X ring on the target or determined by overlays shall determine the winner
SHOTGUN
1..Hits are determined by a visible piece separating from the bird. Dust, clouding or changing direction only does not constitute a hit
2..Breaking Ties
a) Ties will be broken by longest string.
b) If still tied, shooters will all shoot one shot at the five positions but at an increased distance of five yards.
c) If a tie is still in place (B) will be repeated until the tie is broken.
3..Broken Birds
a)If a shooter fires at a bird already broken in flight by the thrower, it shall not be counted and he shoots again
b)The official caller should try to call NO BIRD for the benefit of the shooter
4..Second Chance
a) The shooter may get a second chance at a bird due to mechanical failure or failure of the gun to fire
b) Pulling the wrong trigger or not seeing the bird constitute a miss
c) The second consecutive failure at a bird constitutes a miss.
SMLC TROPHY RULES
The following rules have been adopted by the club, and will be used to determine the trophy winners in the coming years.
best target in the following statements is to be taken as target having the highest score.
BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX IS ALLOWED AS A PROPELLANT.25 YARD PISTOL
Best 3 targets excluding Annual shoot and wind up shoot, any type of black powder pistol, cartridge or muzzle loading . These targets consisting of 5 shots only and must have been shot free-hand.
50 YARD RIFLE OHML
Best 3 targets excluding Annual shoot and wind up shoot, Must be muzzle loading rifle, no cartridge guns. No scopes, optics or slings and shot offhand. These targets consisting of 5 shots.
100 YARD RIFLE OHML
Best 3 targets excluding Annual shoot and wind up shoot, Must be muzzle loading rifle, no cartridge guns. No scopes, optics or slings and shot offhand. These targets consisting of 5 shots.
200 YARD RIFLE BENCH REST
Best 3 targets excluding Annual shoot and wind up shoot, may be muzzle loading or cartridge rifle. Scopes allowed but must be externally adjusted and of 6 power or less. Targets consisting of 5 shots and must be bench rested. No jacketed bullets.
TRAP SHOOTING
Best total of all trap events excluding annual shoot and wind up shoot. Muzzle loading or cartridge shotgun.
100 YARD CROSS-STICK EVENT
FIREARMS
Any black powder or replica firearm using black powder as a propellant. Any type of ignition system is allowed.
All loads must be black powder and use non jacketed cast lead projectile.
Only iron sights are permitted.
CROSS-STICKS
The sticks must be any round wooden stick or dowel 5/8 to 1 1/2 inch in diameter and must be 3 to 4 feet in length. They may be sharpened at the bottom to facilitate sticking into the ground. They must be tied together to be able to fold open in the usual manner. (no bolts or nails etc., can be held rather than tied)
The crotch of the cross-stick may be padded with a single layer of leather to protect the finish of the firearm.
RULES
The targets are to be shot at a range of 100 yards, and must be set on a railway tie or similar surface with the rear of the targets base being even with the back of the tie.
To score successfully on the target the shooter must either knock it over backwards or off of the tie. In each round the entire group of shooters will take their turn firing one shot at a single target, recording whether they were successful or not. When a shooter has had two unsuccessful attempts, he or she is eliminated from further competition. This continues until there is only one shooter remaining as victor. Their name is placed on the plaque. Although this event can be run as a fun event at any time it will be run only one time as a trophy shoot and this time will be announced in the club newsletter with the rest of the shoot schedule.
TARGETS
Are a metallic silhouette standing 6 inches high and 4 inches wide with the top being rounded with a 2 inch radius. The front of the silhouette may be decorated with a bison figure. The base is 4 inches wide and 6 inches deep with the upright portion of the target being welded at right angles to the base and equidistant
from the front and rear of the base. The targets are to be constructed from 1/2 inch thick metal (steel).
BLACK POWDER ORIGINALS SHOOT
The purpose of this event is to encourage the use of shootable Original 19th Century Black Powder Firearms.
ELIGIBLE FIREARMS
This event is open to any Black Powder Firearm cartridge, muzzleloader or whatever manufactured prior to 1900.
If the firearm is a model of which a number have been manufactured since 1899, the onus is on the shooter to prove his or her particular firearm was manufactured prior to 1900. If the firearm has been customized or restored it must still have the original action, barrel and open sights. Open sights are required to keep the competition fair for all entrants.
TARGETS
The targets used are to be the circular gongs standing on the 100 yard range. The shooters are to shoot the gongs from a range of 100 yards. The five largest gongs are to be shot at in any order. The gongs must be knocked down to score points, however only one gong may be knocked down with each shot. Shooters choice so yes you can fake it.
Each shooter fires 5 shots and his or her score is determined by the number of gongs knocked down using the following system.
Largest gong scores 1 point, 2nd largest gong scores 2 points and so on with the 5th largest gong scoring 5 points.
This event is to be shot 3 times over the course of the shoot season prior to the wind-up shoot. The person with the highest score will have their mane engraved on the plaque as winner for that year. They will keep the plaque until the next years winner is determined. If after three tries there is a tie for 1st place, the persons tied will compete in another run of the event, as a shoot off at the wind-up shoot.
SHOOTING STYLES
This is to be a freestlye event with any shooting position being acceptable. The use of benches, rests or sandbags etc. is prohibited. Cross-sticks are allowed.
PRIZES
The winner of the event will receive a 1st place medal in addition to having their name on the plaque, 2nd and third place medals will also be awarded.
SMLC Constitution
ARTICLE 1:
The name of this organization shall be THE SASKATOON MUZZLE LOADING CLUB INC.ARTICLE 2: OBJECT
This organization has been formed for the purpose of encouraging the collection, preservation and study of black powder firearms of all types. Our further purpose is to encourage the safe and proper handling and use of firearms and to provide facilities for such use.
ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP
Any reputable citizen of eighteen years of age or over is eligible for membership in this organization upon meeting the requirements and payment of the usual dues. The organization reserves the right to refuse membership to any individual.
A resolution made at a joint meeting of the Board of Directors and the Officers is required to admit new members. Honorary members may be inducted by a majority vote at a general meeting.
A membership interest of a member of the organization is not transferable and is terminated when :
(a) he dies or resigns;
(b) he is expelled or his membership is otherwise terminated in
accordance with the articles or bylaws of the club;
(c) his term of membership expires; or
(d) the organization is liquidated and dissolved.
ARTICLE 4: BENEFITS AND DUTIES
All members in good standing shall have the privilege of using the facilities of the club under the regulations and directions issued by the proper authorities.
Each member in good standing shall have the privileges of a voice and of the ballot in all matters pertaining to the activities and welfare of the club, except in such matters of administration as delegated by these articles or subsequently, by proper action of the membership, to the Board of Directors, special committees or club officers.
It shall be the duty of all members to conduct themselves at all times in a manner becoming to true sportsmen; to observe the rules and regulations of the club, and to assist the officers in maintaining proper order, discipline, safe conduct and fair play. No member shall conduct himself in such a manner as is likely to bring into disrepute the ownership and use of firearms for lawful purposes.
No member shall be considered to be in good standing who is more than sixty (60) days in arrears in the payment of dues, or who has been suspended from the privileges of membership by proper action of the officers of the club.
ARTICLE 5: DUES AND VOTING
(a) Annual dues shall be payable not later than twenty-eighth (28) of
February of each year.
(b) The amount of the membership dues will be set forth for the following year at the annual meeting.
(c) All voting shall be by a show of hands or secret ballot by members in good standing present at the meetings. No voting by proxy, mail, phone or representative.
ARTICLE 6: CLUB MEETINGS
(a) The annual meeting of the club shall be held in the month of January
of each year. The fiscal year end shall be December Thirty-first(31) of each year.
(b) Notice of the annual or special meetings shall be given to the membership seven(7) days in advance of such a meeting.
(c) Special meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the CHAIRMAN, the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, or upon a demand in writing signed by not fewer than three(3) members.
(d) Eight members in good standing shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
ARTICLE 7: CLUB OFFICERS
(a) The officers of the club shall consist of two groups, the BOARD OF DIRECTORS and the OFFICERS. All officers shall be members of the club.
(b) The BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall consist of seven(7) members. One shall be a permanent member elected by a majority of the membership attending the annual general meeting. This term expires only upon death, resignation or if membership in club ceases. The remaining six(6) shall have terms of three(3) years, two(2) directors being elected in each calendar year. They shall appoint one chairman. Any vacancies are to be filled by majority vote at the annual general meeting or by special meeting of the members.
(c) Qualifications for office on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall be a minimum of five(5) year's membership in the club (exceptions to be allowed if necessary and acceptable to regular members) and a minimum of one(1) former term of office on the former executive of the club OFFICERS (NO exceptions).
(d) The BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall have general supervision of all
activities of the club.
(e) Meetings of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall be held at such times and places and upon such notice as the Board members determine. Special meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the chairman or on the demand of any two members of the board. In the case of a tie vote, the chairman shall cast a second.
(f) Four(4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
(g) The OFFICERS of the club shall include one(1) PRESIDENT, One(1) VICE-PRESIDENT, one(1) RECORDING SECRETARY, one(1) TREASURER and additional assistants or committees deemed necessary to manage the club efficiently.
They shall be elected by majority vote of members in good standing in attendance at the annual general meeting.
They should hold office for one(1) year. They shall meet at times and places and upon such notice as they shall determine.
(h) Neither the BOARD OF DIRECTORS nor the OFFICERS shall be salaried or receive remuneration for services to the club.
ARTICLE 8: DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
(a) CHAIRMAN - The CHAIRMAN shall oversee the function of the Board of Directors and all club activities in general.(b) DIRECTORS - The BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall determine and maintain the purposes and direction of the club. They shall establish and maintain the security of the clubs' properties and holdings. They shall oversee the clubs finances, having VETO power on all money matters, maintain the traditions of the club and chart the course of the clubs' activities.
The BOARD OF DIRECTORS may not, without authorization of the members i) Borrow money upon the credit of the organization, ii) issue, reissue, sell or pledge debt obligations of the organization, iii) give guarantee on behalf of the organization to secure performance of an obligation of any person; mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any property of the organization, owned or subsequently acquired, to secure an obligation of the organization.
(c) OFFICERS OF THE CLUB - The OFFICERS shall carry out the day to day business of the club, implement the plans of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, and organize the general membership as necessary to set up the various activities of the club such as shoots, promotions, work parties, etc.
(d) PRESIDENT - The PRESIDENT shall preside at all meetings and call special meetings.
(e) VICE PRESIDENT - The VICE PRESIDENT shall perform the duties of the PRESIDENT in the latter's absence and at his request.
(f) RECORDING SECRETARY - The RECORDING SECRETARY shall keep all records and attend to all clerical duties.
(g) TREASURER - The TREASURER shall take charge of all club funds and be responsible for their safekeeping. He shall pay all bills.
ARTICLE 9: SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION
(a) Any OFFICER may be removed (from his office only) by a majority vote of the members in good standing at any special meeting called for this purpose. At such special meetings the officer shall be given a full hearing on the written charge. This shall also apply to directors.(b) Any member may be suspended or expelled from the club for any cause deemed sufficient by the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, by a majority vote of the Board present at any regular or special meeting. At such meetings the member under charges will be given a full hearing on the written charges.
(c) Any member suspended or expelled by the Board may appeal to the full membership of the club. Such appeal shall be made to the Secretary in writing, who will in turn notify the Chairman who in turn will call a special meeting where a full hearing will be given the accuser and accused. A vote will be taken by ballot of the members in good standing present and a two thirds majority shall be required to reverse the action of the Board.
ARTICLE 10: AMENDMENTS
The aforementioned ARTICLES may be amended by a majority vote of the members in good standing attending the annual general meeting, provided the proposed change shall have been given to the Secretary in writing, thirty(30) days preceding the meeting. A notice of the change shall be forwarded by the Secretary to all members fifteen(15) days prior to the meeting.
Club bylaws may be changed by a quorum of members in good standing at any meeting.
ARTICLE 11:
Upon liquidation of this organization the assets of this organization shall go to one or more nonprofit organizations or charities as decided upon by the members at the time of liquidation.
PROBATIONARY MEMBERS
(a) Range privileges MAY be granted after three(3) months.
(b) Final acceptance into the club will include consideration of attitude
to gun safety and gun laws, personality, input into club such as attending shoots, meetings, work parties and other club events.
(c) Probationary members must demonstrate interest in our type of club such as shooting or collecting antique or reproduction type firearms.
(d) Anyone with a criminal record shall be subject to special review and, May not be admitted for this reason.
(e) Probationary members will pay initiation and membership fees at the time they receive their range privileges. Fees will be returned if probationary is not accepted as a member and the Key returned to the club.
(f) Probationary members will become full members once a year at our annual year end gathering. This will ensure sufficient time to evaluate prospective members for the security of the club and at the same time give those coming into the club more freedom in the use of club facilities. Probation shall be a minimum of six (6) months.
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