Hizadai

COMPETITION

A) Firearm:   Cheek stock smooth bore matchlock muskets of any calibre in original class.
                       Free smooth bore matchlock muskets of any calibre in reproduction class.
B) Sights:      Contemporary sights including original style reproduction sights.
C) Target:      MLAIC C200 metres rifle target.
D) Position:   Kneeling.
E) Distance:  50 metres.
F) Bullet:        Round ball only
G) Cleaning:  Permitted
H) Funnel:      Permitted
The best 10 hits out of 13 shots fired within a time limit of 30 minutes are evaluated.

Determination of order in the event of a tie:

    1. A greater number of 10, 9, etc. In the event of a match for all ten hits, the decision is made according to point 2. 
    2. According to the distances (from the center of the target) of the worst hits of all the ones counted.

Final

They don't shoot.

HISTORY

Japanese kneeling position used in matchlock shooting and derived from the term used in the elaborate Samurai training courses. Original Class Trophy donated by the National Rifle Association of Japan