Shotgun – Sporting Clays

competition

sport information

Sporting Clays consists of 100 clay targets thrown from a number of stations within a bush setting. Multiple target types are thrown from multiple traps in varying combinations to simulate realistic hunting type shots.

Competitors MUST be qualified (i.e. some type of formal training for safety purposes) with their firearms and familiar with range safety.

Attendance at scheduled practice and all range safety briefings are mandatory for all competitors.

Practice will take place at a separate venue from competition. Information to be provided.

Event Entry Deadline: Friday, 1 December 2026

Event Cost: USD $50 per individual event

                       USD $20 per team event

events & divisions

DIVISION CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA

Competitors will be classified in either A, B or C division based on the following criteria and in the following order:

individual divisions

To be eligible for High Overall, competitors must be entered into 6 total Shotgun individual events AND the High Overall event (accessible under Shotgun – Sporting Clays registration).

TEAM divisions

Teams may consist of all men, all women or any combination thereof.

To be eligible for the team event, competitors must be registered in the corresponding individual event.

Team rosters must be registered and identified prior to the start of shooting.

The team’s Division or classification is based on the combination of the 5 team members’ classifications. Female competitors who are part of a Team will be classified as A Division, B Division, or C Division for the purposes of determining the team classification only.

format

Competition Format

Team events are based on the combination of the team members’ individual scores.

awards

Medals are awarded to individuals placing first through third within the classifications.

Awards ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of the match. Exact times TBC.

equipment

Competitors MUST use only equipment (firearms, accessories, ammunition) and apparel that comply with FITASC/NSCA rules. The competitor is responsible for submitting all equipment and apparel for official inspection and approval to a WPFG Equipment Inspector if required.

Competitors are responsible for supplying firearms and ammunition.  Australian law restricts the importation of some firearm types & ammunition into Australia, even for the purposes of a sporting competition. Prohibited firearms will be seized and forfeited by border officials. Perth 2027 will assist all competitors with the import, export and required to enter Australia and the temporary licensing paperwork for Western Australia.

Ear & Eye Protection

Competitors MUST supply their own ear and eye protection. It is mandatory for ear and eye protection to be worn during shooting. Eye protection, in the form of shatterproof shooting glasses or similar is to be worn. Earmuffs, ear plugs or protectors, passive or electronic must be worn. Apple Air-pods and similar earbuds are not adequate ear protection unless custom moulded to provide hearing protection. Earbuds specifically designed to offer hearing protection are acceptable.

Clothing

All shooting jackets, trousers and gloves must be made of flexible material that does not materially change its physical characteristics, that is, become stiffer, thicker or harder, under commonly accepted shooting conditions. All lining, padding and reinforcements must meet the same specifications. Any lining or padding must not be quilted, cross-stitched, glued or otherwise affixed to the outer clothing layer other than at normal tailoring points. All lining or padding must be measured as a part of the clothing.

Shoes must be worn on the range. Open toe or open heeled shoes, sandals or any other similar footwear are not allowed. Normal street type or light athletic shoes are permitted. Special shooting shoes must comply with ISSF footwear rules, including the mandatory shoe sole flexibility test.

Camouflage clothing of any nature is prohibited from being worn on any range.

Firearms

A competitor shall not use a shotgun whose chamber is larger than 12-gauge or a shotgun without a shoulder stock. Competitors must use a shotgun capable of firing two shots for the Doubles event. Shotgun barrels must be a minimum of 26”. Please note semi-auto shotguns are classified as a Category C firearm and must have a capacity of five rounds or less. Please reach out to the Perth 2027 team for further assistance with semi-auto shotgun requirements.

Ammunition will be available for purchase by competitors prior to competition, further information will be provided after registration. Reloaded ammunition is acceptable, provided it meets ISSF/NSSA specifications. Only shotgun shells with the following characteristics are allowed:

• 2-3/4” in length;

• Maximum shot weight of 1 ounce;

• Shot size of 7.5 to 9;

• Lead shot only;

• Maximum velocity of 1,350 fps.

getting there

This venue is serviced by a dedicated WPFG  Shuttle. 

The pickup/drop off location for this service is yet to be determined. 

Departure and return times will be aligned to sport timings, taking participants to and from Perth Metro Sporting Clays. 

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rules

World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)

7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA

Phone: (858) 571-9919

Email: [email protected]

WPFGF Abridged Rules

Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)

10 Rue de Lisbonne, Paris 75008, France

Phone: +33.14293.4053