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The basics of the NSRSA LSR (LWSR) Rules which apply to both shoulder to shoulder and postal competitions are:
THE RIFLE
The overall weight, including sights and all other accessories, shall not exceed 4.5 kg;
8.3.3.2 There is no minimum trigger weight restriction but it is the responsibility of the shooter to make sure that it is
safe. The RCO has the authority to rule that a trigger is unsafe if he believes it to be so;
When used with a magazine, the rifle shall not be loaded with more than 10 cartridges or projectiles, even
though the magazine may be of a larger capacity;
The stock may be adjustable for length;
The cheekpiece may be adjustable;
The fore-end. Adjustments and additions are permissible up to 150 mm from bore centre within the profile of
the stock. Simple shaping to aid grip is permissible but this must not be anatomical, i.e. they must not be
shaped to closely conform to the contours of the hand;
The curvature of any butt plate is such that at maximum depth (from a line drawn between the toe and heel of
the plate) is not greater than 20 mm. No butt hooks are permitted;
The butt plate may be adjustable vertically in either direction without rotation;
Slings are not permitted in any position.
Air. Any type of compressed air or CO2 rifle of calibre 4.5 mm (.177 in).
AMMUNITION
All bullets or projectiles must be made wholly of lead or similar soft material. (So no coated or jacketed bullets allowed)
Rimfire 5.6 mm (.22 in) calibre, Short, Long or Long Rifle.
Airgun projectiles 5.6 mm (.22 in) or less, of any profile.
RIFLE SIGHTS
The Association (NSRA) recognises the following types:
Open. Open, V, U or bar with or without wind gauges.
Aperture. A rearsight, including tube sights, which may if so desired have attached a single lens or system of
lenses not containing an aiming point as a substitute for, or in addition to, prescribed spectacles. Plane light
absorbing filters may be used.
Telescope. Any form of telescope.
‘Single point’. Aimpoint, red dot and similar single point, optical sights.
The definition of ‘iron sights’ is either Rule 8.4.1.1 or 8.4.1.2; the definition of ‘optical sights’ is either Rule
8.4.1.3 or 8.4.1.4; the definition of ‘any sights’ is Rule 8.4.1.1, 8.4.1.2, 8.4.1.3 or 8.4.1.4.
8.4.3 A lens may be used attached to, or forming part of the foresight in Rule 8.4.1.1 or 8.4.1.2. The lens may not be
used in addition to any other lens or system of lenses except a single prescribed sight-correction lens. The
sight-correction lens may be either attached to the rearsight or worn by the shooter
SPECIALISED CLOTHING
The specialised shooting clothing described in Rules 8.6 and 8.8 is not permitted in lightweight sport rifle with
the sole exception of strap-on elbow pads (see Rule 8.8.1). A shooting glove (see Rule 8.7) or an ordinary
glove may be used. Conventional street clothing appropriate to the weather conditions must be worn; shoes
must not cover the ankle. The range officer may permit boots if the weather conditions require them. A
kneeling roll (Rule 8.14.2) is permitted in the kneeling position
TIME LIMITED SHOOTING– Lightweight Sport Rifle
Competitions in which the conditions specify a time limit of less than 10 minutes for strings of five or 10 shots
will be conducted in accordance with Rule 9.5.6 or ISSF pistol rules as applicable. The ‘ready’ position will be
with the magazine loaded and in place on the rifle, the first round in the chamber with the bolt or action closed,
and the rifle held pointing downward at an angle of not greater than 45 degrees from the vertical (or as limited
by the presence of a shooting bench or table), but must not be pointed at the ground within the forward edge
of the firing point.
PRONE SHOOTING - Lightweight Sporting Rifle
It is unsupported, so no bi-pods, sands bags or slings etc.
WITNESSING CARDS
Every shoot must be witnessed (by an authorised person who was on the range, not via CCTV)
The following are qualified to act as witness in team and individual competitions:
A member of the NSRA Shooting Council.
A holder of an ISSF judge's licence.
A holder of a national judge's licence.
A person specially appointed by the NSRA.
The secretary, captain or a member of the committee of any affiliated club, and other nominees, who shall be registered annually by the club with the NSRA.
An experienced person specially appointed by the opposing team.
A holder of an NSRA Range Conducting Officer certificate.
A holder of an NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor diploma.
If the appointed witness is not present at the time fixed for the commencement of the shoot, the person in charge of the team is empowered to appoint any qualified person as witness. A written explanation of the circumstances will be provided by the person in charge of the team and will be sent with the shot cards to the scorer.
The full rules can be found here: