Rules & standards
Rules & standards
Rules:
It is the athlete’s responsibility to follow all rules and familiarize themselves with the competition and range operating procedures. Athletes will be disqualified and asked to leave range due to infractions. It is the competitor’s responsibility to know and understand all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding the use and transportation of firearms, including all national Firearms Act (NFA) regulations related to the construction, transportation, and use of any firearm regulated by the NFA. Athletes must provide their own ear and eye protection which must be worn during events.
Equipment:
Although athletes are NOT required to run a belt and holster if athletes chose to do so they may. Handgun holsters must be a practical/tactical carry style and must safely retain the handgun during vigorous movement and must completely cover the trigger. Holsters must be secured to the maximum level of retention offered at the start of each stage. Revolver holsters must completely cover the trigger and the cylinder. The belt upon which the handgun holster is attached must be worn at waist level. Shoulder holsters and cross-draw holsters are prohibited. Belly bags or “fanny packs” are prohibited as they do not adequately protect the trigger from being depressed while in the bags.
Physical Standards:
Athletes are to maintain set standards as discussed in pre-event briefings.
Firearms:
Firearms will remain unloaded until you have reached a designated firing line and will be unloaded and shown as clear prior to leaving the firing line. Firearms will be rendered safe and shown clear to Apex Shootout staff prior to advancing in a challenge and before exiting the field to “safe/secure” areas. Safe/Secure areas are anywhere behind a designated firing line. All firearms at Apex Shootout must be deemed safe by event staff. All firearms must be semi-automatic NO full auto. Optics are allowed on pistols and rifles. Permitted calibers. Pistol: 9mm, 40s&w, 45acp. Rifle Calibers: 223/5.56 and 300blk only. Muzzle devices must be A2/Birdcage or 3-or 4 prong. No compensators or brakes are permitted. Suppressors are permitted. Bi and Tri pods are NOT permitted