8. TIME LIMITS

8.1 Computing Time-Time is not checked on each shot. In slow fire the
time allowance is computed for a complete stage (including sighting shots
when specified) on the basis of the specified number of shots multiplied by the
allowance per shot. The Chief Range Officer may terminate any slow fire relay
before completion of the full time allowance, if all competitors in that relay
have completed firing. In rapid fire the time allowance is specified for the
complete string. Targets must be fully exposed for the full time specified for
that rapid fire string. Time allowed but not used does not carry over to another
string or stage.

Note: To time rapid fire strings, start the stopwatch when targets are fully
exposed (at the top of the travel of the target carrier) and stop the stopwatch
when targets start to move to be withdrawn into the pits.

8.2 Time Allowances:

(a) Slow Fire-The time allowance is one minute per shot, except that at
      ranges over 600 yards it may be up to 1 1/2 minutes per shot if so
      specified in the program. At distances of 1 000 yards, where unlimited
      practice shots are allowed, all record firing and practice firing must be
      completed within the time limit of 30 minutes for a 20 shot match.
      This is computed at 11/2 minutes per shot for each record shot. In the
      Palma Course, all practice firing and the specified 15 record shots
      must be completed within a 22 minute time limit per stage.

(b) Rapid Fire-In rapid fire, the competitor is to be standing when the
      command "COMMENCE FIRING" is given. When the sitting or
      kneeling position is to be used, the time limits for 10 shots will be
      60 seconds. When the prone position is to be used, the time limits for
      10 shots will be 70 seconds.

8.3 Team Time-Team time will be allowed as follows:

(a) For slow fire stages or matches, a team will be allowed a total team
      time equal to the time allowed in an individual stage or match of the
      same type, times the number of shooters required to fire on each
      target, plus 3 minutes for each change of shooter or pairs of shooters
      required per target. See Rule 11.6.8(b).

(b) For rapid fire strings or matches, team time as such is not provided.
      Each firing member is separately allowed the same time as for an
      individual string or match of the same type and number of shots.

8.4 Passage of Time-Range Officers will not voluntarily warn competitors
of the passage of time. Competitors, and Team Captains in team matches,
may inquire of Range Officers as to the time remaining before expiration ofthe
time limit. The request and the response shall be given in a tone which will not
disturb other competitors.