Events 2024 AAFTA National's Registration

[humbled.ag]

We are happy to announce that Mass Rifle Association will be hosting the 2024 AAFTA Nationals. https://massrifle.com/ The match will be held from October 18-20. The pistol ft match will be held Friday afternoon, with the rifle match to follow.

This year we are doing things a bit different from previous matches. The format for the rifle match will be 1 shot per target, two targets per lane with 25 lanes for a 50 shot match each day. All AAFTA rules and divisions remain the same.

The schedule, directions and all other pertinent information will be added to this post so keep checking back. I hope to see everyone there, it's going to be an amazing event.

Mass Rifle FT

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/CyrahG0iJE

I am no longer participating in the organization of, and marshalling during this event. Any mention of format and rules made by me can be ignored. All comunications moving forward will be with Matt Sawyer. 06/25/2024. John Eroh.

 

[Solo1]

Will there be any camping on site?

 

[humbled.ag]

Will there be any camping on site?

No

 

[Solo1]

With this new rule (2 targets per lane 1 shot per target) aren’t you leaving yourself open to a lot of ties, assuming 1 standing and 1 kneeling lane thats only 4 targets at what is normally the biggest points taker?

 

[humbled.ag]

There will be a minimum of three positional lanes per day, for a total of 12 positional shots for the event. One course will have two kneeling lanes, one standing. The other will have one kneeling lane, two standing. This ends up being 4 total fewer positional shots fired than the traditional format.

Aafta only requires a max/min of positional shots taken. They do not speak to how many lanes(not shots) can be used to achieve that outcome.

AAFTA Grand Prix Rules The intent of the Grand Prix is to promote participation at regional matches across the nation. Qualifying Rules - Rifle Match
I. At least 10 but no more than 20 shots for the overall match must be Forced Position shots, with a minimum hit-zone of 3/4" and a maximum distance of 45 yards.

 

[humbled.ag]

N/A

 

[MattSawyer]

We at MRA FT have been preparing to host the AAFTA 2024 Nationals and there has been some pushback from the Hunter class shooters wanting to shoot 2 shots per target as it has always been done. So I have a solution, the hunter shooters will be shooting one course while the remaining classes will shoot the other which is often the case. There will still be 25 lanes on each course with 2 targets per lane, We will have a separate scorecard for the Hunter class, the card will be for a 15 lane, 60 shot match. For instance, the Hunter shooters will be assigned the Yellow course lanes 10 -25 day one, then the Blue course lanes 1-15 for day 2 making a 120 points total for the weekend. The WFTF and Open Class Shooters will be shooting 1 shot per target 25 lanes per day for a total of 100 points for the duration of the weekend. Please respond and let me know what you think I hope that this resolves any issues.

 

[Solo1]

Dates are fixed 18-20? I would like to reserve a room early is why i ask.

 

[Centercut]

Pardon my ignorance, but do the "Nationals" count for AAFTA GP points? If so, how will this be calculated if the courses are different? Normally the high score for the event (out of the 3 classes) gets 100 points, then everyone below gets a percentage of his total.

 

[humbled.ag]

Dates are fixed 18-20? I would like to reserve a room early is why i ask.

Yes

 

[gonzav71]

Pardon my ignorance, but do the "Nationals" count for AAFTA GP points? If so, how will this be calculated if the courses are different? Normally the high score for the event (out of the 3 classes) gets 100 points, then everyone below gets a percentage of his total.

2024 revisions to AAFTA handbook. Page 27
4. Revision to Grand Prix scoring procedure to reflect the merit within each individual class.

This means highest score in each class or division will get 100% for GP scoring and scaling downwards from there. The highest overall score will not be used to determine percentage scoring for everyone.

 

[Centercut]

2024 revisions to AAFTA handbook. Page 27
4. Revision to Grand Prix scoring procedure to reflect the merit within each individual class.

This means highest score in each class or division will get 100% for GP scoring and scaling downwards from there. The highest overall score will not be used to determine percentage scoring for everyone.

Thanks. Didn’t know about that rule change.

 

[SDstephan]

So butthooks are ok.
But removing my magnetic wheel between lanes is not.

do I have this right?

 

[Solo1]

Will you please return my entry fee as I won’t case my gun with my magnetic scope wheel attached. And with the way things are sounding I’ll wait for next year.

 

[blam62]

The magnetic wheel not being allowed to be removed is ridiculous I have never experienced this in any match I have attended. This along with the changes to one shot per lane is out of line with standard AAFTA events. If this is an effort to get people ready for the Worlds it should have been done in a match other than the nationals. I was looking forward to shooting the nationals this year but am now seriously reconsidering it

 

[Kdog]

Is a meal provided after the rifle matches are over or does the entry fee just include the 2 matches and a tee shirt?

 

[Solo1]

@humbled are you going to return my entry or not? I pm you too and you haven’t answered here or there wtf?

 

[humbled.ag]

Further updates and info will be through Matt Sawyer. I am no longer a part of this. No one shot, no rules you don't want to follow. Yes, there will be food. I won't be there to ruin anyones fun. I don't handle the registration but that should be mute as, again I am no longer participating. Enjoy the game.

 

[humbled.ag]

So butthooks are ok.
But removing my magnetic wheel between lanes is not.

do I have this right?

I'm no longer participating in any capacity so anything I've stated about rules and format can be ignored. Matt Sawyer will be your main point of contact.

 

[MattSawyer]

If anyone has any questions or concerns please send me an email to [email protected] Sorry for any lack of communication on this post.