At Black Rifle League, we use the widely used IDPA targets as shown below. However to score points at Black Rifle League, our scoring system operates a little differently
SHOOTING RULES |
A tactical garment is not required for any stages but encouraged.
Police or active duty military personnel may use actual duty gear matches. See definition of duty gear in the Equipment Section.
If targets are hidden by cover, the targets are engaged as they become visible around the edge of cover (slicing the pie). A target is considered “Engaged” when:
RELOADS |
COVER & CONCEALMENT |
A. When the shooter runs the firearm empty in the open, the shooter may reload in the open and continue engaging targets as needed or move to the next shooting position, but all targets must be engaged within 3 seconds.
B. In stages with cover or concealment, shooters may reload standing still or on the move at any time, as long as they are not exposed to targets that are not fully engaged during the reload.
SCORING RULES |
The scoring system in BRL is designed to reward a balance of tactical soundness and accuracy. BRL scoring converts everything to a point score and the highest points wins. The scoring system is also designed to be very simple to understand and use.
The main thing to remember when scoring in BRL is that everything is based on tactical soundness and accuracy, where speed promoted inaccuracy reduces the score. Part of the simplicity of BRL scoring comes from using the total points of a target hit, instead of using time as the prime score.
SHOOT THROUGH |
Because of the tactical nature of BRL, the safety of non-threats is of paramount importance. When a bullet passes through a non-threat target and also strikes a threat target, the shooter will get the penalty for the non-threat target hit. The reverse also applies when a round on a threat target penetrates a non-threat or threat behind it. Any hit on a non-threat will negate the shooters score for that run.
PENALTY RULES |
In order for a Procedural Error (PE) or Flagrant Penalty (FP) to be assessed for a failure to perform actions other than shooting, there must be a defined, measurable qualifier for how a prop is to be used appropriately. Under no circumstances is a penalty of any type to be assessed based on a judgment call on whether or not the prop was used appropriately during the CoF. The qualifier must be of a pass/fail determinant and the quantifiable condition must be in the CoF. e.g., the briefcase must be set down inside blue barrel.
DISQUALIFICATION (DQ) |
Disqualification means the shooter may not continue in any part of the BRL match, may not reenter in another division, and may not shoot any side matches. The shooter’s score will be reported as DQ. A shooter must be disqualified for the following reasons:
A. Unsafe firearm handling as defined in the Safety Rules Section.
B. Unsportsmanlike conduct.
C. Violations of the Shooter’s Code of Conduct as determined by the Match Director
D. Shooting at a steel target that is less than 10 yards from the shooter.
E. Intentionally discharging the firearm at anything other than a target or an activator.
F. Having a round in chamber when transitioning to pistol. At the end of the stage, if your rifle has a round chambered when asked to "unload and show clear"
All DQs must be confirmed by the MD.