Setup: This match uses one AAPS "E" paper target (T1), one "A" target (T2), one "B1" target (T3), and three AAPS metal poppers (CP1, CP2, and CP3). A barricade, approximately 30" wide and 5' tall, is used to block the view of the rear targets when standing at fault line 1. The barricade can be made from cardboard boxes or any other convenient material and can be used to hold target T1. Target T1 is placed 7' in front of fault line 1. Poppers CP1 and  CP2 are placed on either side of T1 and are 40" apart. The centers of T1, CP1, and CP2 are about 38" off the ground. Fault line 2 is 4' long and centered in front of target T1. Targets T2 and T3 are placed 7' behind and inline with target T1. The center of target T2 is about 55" off the ground and the right half is covered with a no-shoot target. The center of target T3 is about 42" off the ground. Popper CP3 is placed on the ground 1' to the right and 1' in front of the support holding T2 and T3. The stop plate is placed 4' to the right of target T2 with its center approximately 35" off the ground.

Start: The competitor begins standing behind fault line 1 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 targets T1, CP1, and CP2 in any order. After engaging all three targets, the shooter moves to fault line 2 and shoots target T2 around the left side of the barricade. The shooter then moves to the right side of the barricade and shoots T3, CP3, and the stop plate. The shooter is not allowed to touch the barricade while shooting. 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. Shots in the non-scoring border area count 0 points. For any shot that misses the target or hits the no-shoot target 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 for this match is 45 (6 "A" zone hits at five points each and three 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 8 ***
[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