Setup: This match uses two AAPS "A" paper targets, one "E" target, and two AAPS metal poppers. The "A" targets are set up 48 inches apart (measured center-to-center) and 13 feet from the shooting box. The centers of the targets should be between 53" to 58" off the ground. The "E" target is positioned 8 feet from the shooting box and centered between the two rear targets, 53" to 58" off the ground. A popper is placed 12" to 15" in front of each "A" target and 33" to 38" off the ground. The stop plate is placed 12" to 15" in front of the "E" target and 33" to 38" off the ground.  The shooting box measures 30" x 30" and is placed in-line with the stop plate. A magazine drop box is located just in front of the shooting box.

Start: The competitor begins standing in the shooting box facing the targets in the surrender position. The pistol is holstered and in the loaded and ready condition. On the start signal, the competitor draws and engages the paper targets in any order. Only two shots are allowed on each paper target. After engaging all three paper targets, the shooter performs a non-retention reload and, using the strong hand only, shoots the poppers and the stop plate. (The strong hand is your dominant hand. Your weak hand should be held against your chest and must not be used to support your strong hand in any way.) 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 40 (6 "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, 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. 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 7 ***
[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.]

If the score submission form is not working, then please submit the following information by e-mail to the address below: score, type of gun, starting position, timing method. Send this information to: scores@aaps-federation.org