Rules and Guidelines

Field Target divisions in Canada:

Hunter up to 20 ft.lb air rifles, shooting .177 or .22 cal and more flexible shooting aids (e.g., mono pods, prone position).
Open up to 20 ft/lb air rifles, shooting .177 or .22 cal with the most flexible shooting aids (e.g., harnesses, range finders).
WFTF sub 12 ft/lb air rifles, shooting .177 cal with minimal shooting aids.

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Quick Reference Chart

*** ITEMS NOT LISTED ARE NOT ALLOWED ***

Canadian Airgun Field Target Rules & Guidelines Quick Reference

Classification of Shooter and Air Gun

Open

WFTF

Hunter

Match Style Air Gun

Yes

Yes

Limited

Sporting Style Air Gun

Yes

Yes

Yes

Unlimited Optics

Yes

Yes

No

16X Magnification or less

N/A

N/A

Yes

Other sights

Yes

Yes

Yes

Bum Bag/cushion

Yes

Yes

Yes

All forms of Clothing

Yes

Yes

Limited

Shooting mat

Yes

Yes

Yes

Seats 18″ (46cm) or Under

Yes

No

Yes

Seats 6″ (15cm) or Under

Yes

Yes

Yes

Straps

Yes

No

No

Harness

Yes

No

No

Knee pad

Yes

Yes

Limited

Elbow pad

Yes

Yes

Limited

Separate/adjustable Knee Riser

Yes

Yes

No

Traditional Rifle sling

Yes

Yes

Yes

Single point Rifle sling

Yes

Yes

No

Bipods

Yes

No

No

Crossed Sticks

Yes

No

No

Monopods

Yes

No

Limited

Natural support

Yes

No

Yes

Match style Butt Hook

Yes

Yes

No

Adjustable Butt Pad

Yes

Yes

Limited

Adjustable Butt Plate

Yes

Yes

Limited

Rifle mounted Wind Indicator

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hand held Wind Indicator

Yes

No

No

Separate Sighting system

Yes

No

No

Range finder system

Yes

No

No

Power level of rifle

20 ft/lb of Energy

Set by WFTF

20 ft/lb of Energy

*** ITEMS NOT LISTED ARE NOT ALLOWED ***