In every case, the following actions MUST result in a match disqualification:

4.4.1.1 Sweeping yourself or another with a loaded or unloaded firearm.

4.4.1.2 Pointing the muzzle of a firearm beyond any defined muzzle safe points, or, in the absence of defined muzzle safe points, beyond 90° horizontally in either direction measured from the front of the shooter facing directly center downrange (i.e.180° rule).

4.4.1.3 Driving down or double tapping on rearward falling steel.

4.4.1.4 Dropping a loaded firearm; dropping an unloaded firearm while under the direction of a safety officer during a course of fire; picking up or attempting to pick up any dropped firearm. Please note, all dropped firearms must be retrieved by a safety officer who must check and clear the firearm before returning it to the shooter. Dropping an unloaded firearm outside of a course of fire or causing an unloaded firearm to fall outside of a course of fire is not an automatic disqualification, unless otherwise specified by the discipline’s approved rules.

4.4.1.5 Discharging a firearm so that any shot impacts the ground within 10 feet (3 meters) of the shooter unless otherwise defined by the discipline’s approved rules; discharging a firearm while loading, reloading, performing remedial action (malfunction clearing), or unloading; discharging a firearm while transferring it from one hand or shoulder to the other; discharging a firearm while moving between shooting areas, positions or locations unless actively engaging a target; or discharging a firearm while picking it up or putting it down during a course of fire.

4.4.1.6 Pointing the muzzle of a fully loaded firearm (i.e. loaded, with a round in the chamber capable of being fired) over any berm.

4.4.1.7 Pulling the trigger of any loaded or unloaded firearm while the muzzle is pointed over the berm.