Question for knowledgeable WFTF shooters.
Short version - Are the WFTF Rules updated each year to include any changes made by the committee at the new World’s Championship venue?
Long version ….. and reason for asking
I plan on shooting the World’s scheduled to be held in Arizona this year and I have been reviewing the online rule book from The WFTF website (Competition Rules-2021 Edition) dated on most pages as July 13, 2015.
https://www.world-field-target-federation.org/rules
A few years ago I injured my right knee (tear of a meniscus) and had a fracture of one of the bones. My Orthopedic Doctor advised surgery as the meniscus does not heal itself. Not wanting to have surgery I have been living with it.
For the last few years I have used the below cited rule in the AAFTA Rule Book (AAFTA Official Field Target Rules Revised: December 8, 2022)
AAFTA 2023
The following section:
WFTF Division Rules/ Forced Shooting Positions/ Kneeling
KNEELING
There shall be only 3 points of contact with the ground (2 feet and 1 knee). The gun must be…….
“A. An allowance for additional padding to fit between the thigh & the calf/foot can be requested from the Match Director prior to the start of a match. The pad cannot be larger than a legal-size kneeling roll. It will (be) at the Match Director’s discretion to accept or deny any request.”
AAFTA RULES
https://www.aafta.org/uploads/1/2/7/6/127666620/2023_aafta_official_field_target_rules.pdf
Currently, the WFTF Rules do not address this issue. I have never had a Match Director deny my request. Not wanting to bother Garrett as he has his hands full, I’m sure.
Thanks for any guidance.
Short version - Are the WFTF Rules updated each year to include any changes made by the committee at the new World’s Championship venue?
Long version ….. and reason for asking
I plan on shooting the World’s scheduled to be held in Arizona this year and I have been reviewing the online rule book from The WFTF website (Competition Rules-2021 Edition) dated on most pages as July 13, 2015.
https://www.world-field-target-federation.org/rules
A few years ago I injured my right knee (tear of a meniscus) and had a fracture of one of the bones. My Orthopedic Doctor advised surgery as the meniscus does not heal itself. Not wanting to have surgery I have been living with it.
For the last few years I have used the below cited rule in the AAFTA Rule Book (AAFTA Official Field Target Rules Revised: December 8, 2022)
AAFTA 2023
The following section:
WFTF Division Rules/ Forced Shooting Positions/ Kneeling
KNEELING
There shall be only 3 points of contact with the ground (2 feet and 1 knee). The gun must be…….
“A. An allowance for additional padding to fit between the thigh & the calf/foot can be requested from the Match Director prior to the start of a match. The pad cannot be larger than a legal-size kneeling roll. It will (be) at the Match Director’s discretion to accept or deny any request.”
AAFTA RULES
https://www.aafta.org/uploads/1/2/7/6/127666620/2023_aafta_official_field_target_rules.pdf
Currently, the WFTF Rules do not address this issue. I have never had a Match Director deny my request. Not wanting to bother Garrett as he has his hands full, I’m sure.
Thanks for any guidance.
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