Match Rules

Maine Long Gong is a .22 LR steel-gong match held the second Saturday of every month in Central Maine. Below are the working rules — print or save them before your first match.

The mission

Long Gong exists to promote the shooting sports through the humble .22 rimfire — friendly, genuinely challenging competition suited to novice and advanced shooters alike, regardless of age or gender. Because it is rimfire only (almost zero recoil) and fired from a fully supported position on a bench, it is one of the best ways there is to introduce a new shooter — or a kid — to competition. If you can hold to firearm and range safety, you can shoot Long Gong, and we will accommodate shooters with disabilities.

The course of fire

Three suspended AR500 gongs — 8″, 6″, and 4″ — shot for score at [distance TBD]. Matches run 5 rounds of 10 shots. Rounds are shot in order: commit and score a round to unlock the next. Ring the gong and it counts; miss and it doesn't — no partial credit, no arguing with the steel.

Equipment

.22 LR rimfire only. Bench rest, bipod, and bags are all welcome. Eye and ear protection are required on the line at all times.

Safety

Muzzle downrange, actions open and empty off the line, and the range officer's word is final.

The donut rule

Tradition, carried up from where the game started: the winner of last month's match brings the donuts to the next one. Win, wear the crown, feed the crew.

[Placeholder — full scored rulebook, classes, distance, and tie-break procedure to be finalized with the host range.]