The rules are generally in accordance with the NRA High Power Rifle rulebook – distributed through the National Rifle Association of America.   Exceptions to these rules are as outlined below, any any particular changes as outlined on this website.

Specific changes to rules and guidelines, in exchange of, in addition to or beyond those listed here, will be listed on event flyers or announced at events.  These could be anything from cross entering with different rifle specs, allowable equipment, string configurations etc, so shooters must read the flyers and advertisements carefully, and attend match briefings. 

All members are asked, and advised, to apply these rules in the best interests of a fair, balanced and sporting like manner that will promote and contribute towards healthy spirited competition.

Following is a list of some sections from the NRA HPR rulebook which AIHPA have amendments for: 

NOTE:  Throughout the rulebook, unless where otherwise defined here, the term NRA should be replaced with AIHPA. 

Section 1 (all)    “NRA Competition”
  AIHPA does reflect on this section of the NRA HPR rulebook, but members are advised that AIHPA has its own guidelines about AIHPA endorsed events (refer relevant section). 

Section 3          “Equipment and Ammunition”
All rules with regards to rifles are per AIHPA rifle specifications section.  For reference and clarification purposes only:
- NRA HPR "Vintage rifle" is comparable to AIHPA Spec 1.
- NRA HPR “Service rifle” is comparable to AIHPA Spec 2,
- NRA HPR “Match rifle” is comparable to AIHPA Spec 3.
- NRA HPR "Match Rifle Any Sight" is comparable to AIHPA Spec 5.

Section 17 (all)  “National Records”
Records for Australian HP will only be maintained for National & State competition. 

Section 19.17(b) “Reclassification”
A shooter will be reclassified (regraded) if that shooter, in any time, has 3 recorded scores, for the International Match Course, which has a greater classification percentage than that of the shooter current classification. (Refer to Classification section). 

Appendix C       “Honorary Clubs, Distinguished
Not applicable.

ALIBI (REFIRE) RULES

RANGE ALIBI (Explained)  (Under construction)

PIT ALIBI (Explained)  (Under construction)

PROCEDURE ALIBI (Explained)  (Under construction)

SHOOTER ALIBI (Explained)  (Under construction)