Setup: The match uses three AAPS targets ("E", "A", and "B1") setup at various distances from the shooter. The centers of all targets should be between 4 and 5 feet off the ground. The first target is set 7 feet from the firing line and uses the "E" target design. The second target uses the "A" design and is set 13 feet from the firing line and 18 to 24 inches from the first target. The third target uses the B1 design and is set 10 feet from the firing line and 5 feet from the midpoint between the first two targets. Shooting boxes A and B are placed on the firing line (boxes are 2' x 2'). Box A should be placed between the first two targets and box B should be directly in front of the third target. The centers of the boxes should be 5 feet apart. (Tape or chalk lines may be used in place of shooting boxes.) A stop plate is positioned next to the right-most target with its center approximately two to three feet off the ground.

Start: The competitor begins facing the targets while standing in box A. The pistol is in the loaded and ready condition and hands are at sides. On the start signal, the competitor draws and fires two shots into the first two targets (T1 and T2) then moves to box B and fires two shots into the third target (T3). The shooter then moves back to box A and fires two shots each into targets T1 and T2, then moves to box B and fires two shots into target T3 and then shoots the stop plate (13 shots altogether). There is no limit to the number of shots that can be made on the stop plate. At least one foot must be touching the ground within a shooting box before shots can be taken at targets from the box. You must keep your muzzle pointed down-range and keep your finger out of the trigger guard while moving between targets.

Scoring: For this postal match, you must report your score as a hit factor. Your hit factor is your total target score (minus any misses and penalties) divided by your time. Hit factors must be reported to two decimal places. Shots in the "A" zone count 5 points each, "C" zone hits are worth 3 points each, and hits in the "D" zone count one point each. For any shot that misses the target (hits outside the "D" zone), you must subtract 10 points from you score. If more than two shots are taken at a target during each string, then a penalty of 10 points must be subtracted from your score for each extra shot and the hit from the extra shot is not counted for scoring. Hits in the hard cover area (the black areas of the targets) do not count for scoring and are not assessed a penalty. A hit is scored based on the location where the BB entered the target and does not include tears radiating out from the point of impact. If the BB diameter of a hit touches the line between two or more scoring areas or between a non-scoring and scoring area, the higher value should be scored. The maximum target score is 60 (12 "A" zone hits at five points each). To calculate your hit factor, divide your target score by your time (recorded to the nearest 0.01 s) and report the results to two decimal places. The higher your hit factor, the better your score. The complete set of AAPS rules for scoring can be found at http://www.aaps-federation.org/Documents/Scoring_Rules.pdf.

Special Considerations:
Since many AAPS competitors will not yet have all the equipment normally needed to compete in this match (holster, stop plate, etc.), the special considerations outlined below will apply for this postal match.

1. Any AAPS regulation airsoft GBB pistol can be used (Open or Standard). Describe your pistol on the
    submission form.
2. If a regulation holster is not available, then the competitor can start in the "low ready" position (see below). The
    shooter's trigger finger must be outside the trigger guard. The start position must be described on the
    submission form.
3. If no stop plate is available, then the competitor can be timed with a stop watch (+ 0.01 s) or a shot counter operated
    by another person. In either case, the last shot must be on a popper or a popper template positioned as
    described under setup. If a stopwatch is used, the clock should be stopped when the shooter hits the stop plate. If a
    shot timer is used, then 0.05 seconds must be added to the total time to compensate for the average time it takes for
    a BB to travel 15 feet. The timing method must be described on the submission form.
4. Scores for this postal match will be kept on file and used to qualify competitors when AAPS membership opens.

*** Click here for Score Submission Form for Postal Match 3 ***
[Note: by submitting the scoring form, you are certifying that you are at least 18 years of age and
have followed all postal match general rules as well as the specific rules outlined for this match.]