LCSA

There are two variations of the supported position. It may be fired from either the prone position or from a table (benchrest). In either case, one or two sand bags, a kneeling roll or other support is placed under the fore arm of the rifle. Do not use a sling in the supported position. When assuming the position, the support arm (left arm for right-handed shooters) may be extended forward so that it holds the fore arm or the rifle or this arm may be bent so that the left hand is placed under the butt stock to support and steady the butt stock. The illustrations on the linked document show basic supported position variations and how the shooter should sit and hold the rifle. The key to the supported position is to be sure the arms are relaxed so that the support holds the rifle, not arm muscles.

To learn how to shoot well from a supported Benchrest position, access this excerpt from the CMP Instructor's notebook. This document is also downloadable from the Documents sections of the LCSA website, under Light Rifle Qualification.

For those that are shooting a rear aperture sight and a front post sight – such as those found on the club Mossberg rifles, here is a visual of what the sight picture should look like. This is called a "six o'clock" or the "pumpkin on a fencepost" hold. The contrast between the light background of the target and the black bullseye gives a very consistent and repeatable aiming point with every shot. The sights are adjusted so that the bullets impact the middle of the target.

1. Score the outside ten targets only. The center target is for sighting in only! A possible score is 200.
2. Two shots on each target. If more than two shots are on a target, count the two lowest scoring shots. The only exception to this is in the event of a confirmed crossfire. Always get ok of range official when in doubt.
3. Please legibly print your name and current date on top of your target.
4. Please do not score your own target!
5. Each shooter, upon completion of the course of fire, will score the target positioned to their right.

   Shooter on Position #1 will score Target #2

   Shooter on Position #2 will score Target #3

   Shooter on Position #3 will score Target #4 and so on...

   Shooter on Position #12 will score Target #1.

   In other words, pass your own target to the shooter to your left.

6. Once you have completed totaling scores on your neighbor's target, please hand the target back to them for concurrence. If there are any challenges on the scoring, please bring the target to any of the range officials for settlement. Scoring gauges are available for your use.
7. The shooter must initial their own target after concurrence on the final score.
8. Please turn in your qualifying targets each evening for posting of scores to the web site and for the awards program.

If you are using club rifles, please note the number of the rifle that you are using and plan to use the same rifle each week, so you become familiar with it's operation and use. Once sighted in, the rifle should serve you well through the entire program. We have both adult and youth size rifles available for your use. Please note that since we have a limited number of rifles available, you may have to share the rifles with other shooters. If you own a rimfire rifle, we encourage you to use it during the program.

LCSA requires the use of both eye and ear protection by all while present on a active firearms range and provides the same as a courtesy, if you don't bring your own. If you borrow and use club safety equipment such as safety glasses or muffs, please return them to the appropriate bins after use.