Setup: The match uses two AAPS paper targets ("F") and two AAPS metal poppers. The paper targets are set up in-line, 48 inches apart (measured center-to-center). The stop plate is positioned in the same plane as the paper targets and midway between them.  The paper targets and stop plate are between 34" and 38" (measured to the center of the targets) off the ground. The paper targets and stop plate are 12 feet from the back edge of the table. The two poppers are placed seven feet from the back edge of the table and six feet apart and are 34" to 38" off the ground (measured to the center of the popper). The table can be any size with a height between 25" and 32".

Start: The competitor begins seated at the table with both hands on the edge of the table and both feet on the floor. The pistol is unloaded (no BB in the chamber) and uncocked with the magazine on the table beside the gun. On the start signal, the competitor picks up the gun, loads the magazine, racks the slide and engages the targets in any order. Only two shots are allowed on each paper target. There is no limit to the number of shots that can be made on the poppers or the stop plate. Your score should be reported as a "Hit Factor" (see the scoring section below).

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 paper 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 30 (4 "A" zone hits at five points each and two poppers knocked down 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 (metal poppers, 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 metal poppers are not available, then you may use popper templates as your targets. A shot inside the scoring area
    of a template is considered a hit.
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 5 ***
[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.]