Competition Rules National Rifle Association
NRA International rules (click here) will govern events except as modified herein. 
The administration reserves the right to add, combine or eliminate divisions in the interest of safety and fairness for all participants. For example, a beginner, intermediate or advance division may be added if appropriate. 
New shooters could alternatively be placed in “tyro” category for Small Bore rifle for own awards and can be coached

Divisions: (Male and Female offered for each division) 
Sub-Junior Through December 31st of the calendar year in which his/her 14th birthday occurs.

Inter-Junior From Jan. 1st of the calendar year in which his/her 15th birthday occurs through Dec. 31st of the calendar year in which his/her 17th birthday occurs.

Junior Through Dec. 31st of the calendar year in which his/her 20th birthday occurs.

Open From Jan. 1st of the calendar year in which his/her 21st birthday occurs through Dec. 31st of the calendar year in which his/her 40th birthday occurs.

Inter-Senior From Jan. 1st of the calendar year in which his/her 40th birthday occurs through Dec. 31st of the calendar year in which his/her 59th birthday occurs.

Senior From Jan. 1st of the calendar year in which his/her 60th birthday occurs.

NRA rules govern the Small Bore shooting events. 
Small Bore (metallic sights only) except for Senior Category (Seniors may shoot with scopes if 50 year of age as of 12/31/2025).

Awards for top 3 finishers in each category within each division. 
 
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Athlete Code of Conduct

• No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are permitted in the possession of athletes.
• Behavior on and off the competition field by any person’s associated with the "Games" must follow the highest standards.
• Use of foul or abusive language constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct.
• All athletes must respect the decisions of the officials and umpires during and after competitions.  Any harassment will constitute a violation of the Code of Conduct.
• Unruly behavior by spectators towards players, coaches, volunteers, and/or officials will not be tolerated.  Such behavior may result in the dismissal of the offending spectator from the competition site.
• Any participant’s behavior deemed in violation of the Code of Conduct, as decided by the Nutmeg State Games administrative staff, subjects the competitor to expulsion from the "Games".