Ronin Combat Strategies is proud to announce the “2012 Long Range Steel Bash”. This competition will provide the law enforcement, military, and civilian precision shooter an opportunity to test their skills in a variety of tactical long range shooting scenarios.

This competition will be physically demanding with stages involving movement to positions and negotiation of obstacles.

PURPOSE:

To challenge precision rifle skills to include target recognition, range calculations, wind adjustments, supported/unsupported shooting positions, and precision marksmanship. Top shooter will be awarded based on overall speed and accuracy.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• a full day of shooting on semi-reactive steel targets out to 1000 yards
• 8 shooting stages (maximum of 10 targets per stage)
• each stage will require a maximum of 20 rounds
• to locate and engage targets under a given time limit
• to carry all gear required throughout the entire match
• targets will be marked and labeled, it will be up to the competitor to locate and engage the appropriate targets for each stage.

EQUIPMENT:

• Scoped Precision Rifle capable of 1 MOA accuracy or better
• A means to carry at least 20 rounds of ammo
• Eye/Ear Protection
• Rifle Sling
• Laser Rangefinders are permitted unless otherwise noted in a stage description (Some stages may require passive ranging)
• Alternate means of ranging targets (mil reticle, Mildot Master, etc.)
• Suppressors are encouraged!
• PDA/Data Books
• Bipod and Rear Bag (recommended)
• Pack to carry equipment (recommended)
• Spotting Scope and Binos may be used but are not necessary
• Hydration System
• Knee and Elbow Pads
• Sunscreen

AMMO:

150 rounds of Match Grade Ammo

• Acceptable calibers are .243 up to .300 Win Mag (3200 fps max.)

*No steel core, steel jacketed, armor piercing, incendiary or tracer bullets are permitted.

SCHEDULE: (Sunday, February 26th)

0700-0800 hrs Sign In/Registration

0800 hrs Safety Brief/Rules of Engagement

0830 hrs Competition Begins

1100-1300 hrs Lunch (Grill Open)

1600 hrs Awards/Prizes

REGISTRATION:

Registration will be done on a first come, first serve basis. The match will be limited to 15 competitors. Please complete a course registration form located in the top right corner of the homepage at www.roninstrategies.com, select Steel Bash and enter the appropriate date. You will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Match payment will be due no later than February 15th.

COST:

$125 per Competitor (lunch included)

Please mail checks to:

Ronin Combat Strategies

P.O. Box 3635

Cordova, TN 38088-3635

*Competitors are encouraged to attend the half-day train up on Saturday, February 25th. Registration and Sign In will be open during the train up from 1200-1600 hours.

TRAIN UP:

$75 per Competitor

A half-day train up will be offered to competitors on Saturday, February 25th from 1200-1600 hours. The train-up will allow competitors to confirm data out to 1000 yards.

SAFETY:

1. Competitors shall practice good muzzle control and firearms safety at all times.
2. Obey all Range Officer (RO) commands immediately.
3. Competitors that do not handle their weapons safely will be disqualified from competing further in the match.
4. Rifles shall be loaded only upon command of a RO. Rifles shall remain unloaded at all other times.
5. Any unintentional discharge of a weapon shall result in the disqualification of the competitor.
6. Ear protection is required to be worn at all times by competitors and spectators when in the vicinity of any weapons being fired. Eye protection is optionally but encouraged.
7. Violation of any safety rule will result in match disqualification (DQ).

*Ronin Combat Strategies reserves the right to disqualify or expel any competitor caught cheating, or violating safety rules at any time during the competition.

MATCH RULES:

1. The competitor may use only one rifle during the entire course of the match.
2. All rifles must be equipped with a functioning safety.
3. Ear protection is mandatory.
4. Competitors shall practice good muzzle control and firearms safety at all times.
5. In the event a weapon breaks or becomes inoperable during the match, the shooter may substitute a weapon of similar configuration for subsequent stages, but only after approval by the Match Director.
6. Any competitor violating Equipment Rules will be subject to scoring penalties.

SCORING:

Competitors will be allowed up to 2 shots per steel target in order to achieve an impact.

1st rd Impact = 10 points

2nd rd Impact = 5 points

Miss = 0 points

1. Each target called an “Impact” by the RO shall be scored accordingly.
2. An “Impact” is a bullet that the RO judges to have impacted on the correct steel target. The RO’s judgement on impacts or misses is final and not subject to appeal. However, if the RO has doubt about his call the benefit shall go to the competitor. For example, if the RO observes the target move slightly upon a shot, but is unsure whether it was caused by an edge impact or a hanger impact, the impact should be awarded to the competitor.
3. Targets not located and/or engaged, targets engaged after time has elapsed, and targets missed shall score no points.
4. Each stage will have between 1 to 5 shooting positions that will be marked accordingly. RO’s will provide a walk through of each stage prior to the start.
5. Upon the start signal, the competitor will have a fixed amount of time to locate and engage each available target unless otherwise noted. All targets will be located so as to be visible from the start position unless otherwise noted.
6. After each shot, the RO will immediately advise the competitor whether it was judged an “Impact” or “Miss”. No other information may be provided to the competitor regarding the location of the bullet impacts until after the competitor has engaged all of the targets for the stage.
7. Upon request, the RO will provide the competitor with information regarding elapsed time or time remaining for the stage.
8. The RO will announce when the stage time has elapsed at which point the competitor shall immediately unload the rifle and demonstrate to the RO that the rifle is cleared of all ammunition.

PENALTIES:

1. A failure to engage (FTE) penalty will be assessed for every target not engaged by the time the competitor moves past the target's shoot position. The competitor may not back up. The RO determines and has final say if shooter engaged a target or not.
2. A procedural penalty will be assessed for failure to follow directions.
3. Procedural and FTE penalties will cause -5 points to be applied to the stage score per infraction.
4. The match director may apply scoring penalties up to full match disqualification for match disruptions caused by competitors or inividuals in their party, on his discretion alone.
5. This is an individual match. Any attempts to communicate with or help another competitor against instructions by match staff or any cheating will be met with penalties up to match disqualification for all parties involved.