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Mini Rifle is a fast, fun shooting sport for all

What is it?

IPSC Mini Rifle is shot with 22LR semi-automatic rifles. It is a dynamic sport whereby competitors engage a variety of metal and paper targets from 5 m to 100 m. In some cases, reduced size targets are utilised to mimic greater distances. On occasion, moving targets may be encountered during the course of fire. Competitors shoot from a variety of positions and sometimes on the move.

The division is a great test of both marksmanship and gun-handling skills. The IPSC principle of ‘Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas’

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