KSRA Diciplinary and Procedures HandBook

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H A N D B O O K O F

DISCIPLINE&

PROCEDURES

FOR K.S.R.A

Version 5.2

This document contains detailed procedures for functioning and execution of K.S.R.A. related processes,

which are not included in the Bye-Laws as stated and agreed with. These procedures are subject to

revision as and when required, mandated by acceptance of a majority of the Managing Committee

members, with an unchallenged resolution passed by the Hon. Secretary, K.S.R.A.

All members are requested to follow the rules, codes &guidelines set forth in this document. A copy of

the latest document will be made available with the Range. Officer, K.S.R.A., as well as on-line at

www.ksra.in.


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K.S.R.A. Procedure Manual

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REVISION HISTORY

Sl. Date Version Edits Comments Author

1 6/Feb/12 1.0 Created Document.

Added procedure for issue of car

stickers.

To be reviewed by

Hon. Secretary

Anand C K

Shashidhar

2 6/Jul/12 2.0 Made changes to contact person for

issue of Car Stickers

Added Job Description, Roles and

Responsibilities of Armorer, Asst.

Armorer, Coach, Range Officer and

Lurkers

To be reviewed by

Managing

Committee

Anand C K

Shashidhar

3 16/Oct/12 3.0 Included Disciplinary Procedures (Range

Incidents and Membership Incidents)

To be reviewed by

Managing

Committee

Anand C K

Shashidhar

4 16/Mar/13 4.0 Added Rules and Disciplinary measures

compulsory for all shooters.

Added certification requirement grant

to only CRTC completed members.

Re-arranged content.

(This document was officially adapted at theExecutive Committee Meeting of KSRA held

on 11 March 2013, to be ratified in the next

AGM)

To be reviewed by

Managing

Committee

Anand C K

Shashidhar

5 26/Mar/13 5.0 Added Legalities and Code of Conduct

(Disciplinary Codes)

Adopted corrections as suggested by

the Hon. Administration Officer.

MC review pending Anand C K

Shashidhar

6 20/Jul/13 5.1 Updated main header of the document

to reflect change of Administration

office and contact information.

Edited selection criteria for hiring,

including a window for soliciting an

external selector/observer for finalizing

of selections for all job requirements.

As per MC review

post discussion

with the Vice

President of the

Association.

Anand C K

Shashidhar

7 22/Dec/13 5.2 Changed Title

Added new section Mandatory

Agreement by Members, to include

Mandatory NRAI guidelines for all

members, as per decision taken in MC

Meeting on 21 Dec 2013.

Added roles and responsibilities of

ADMINISTRATION / EXECUTIVE / CO-

ORDINATING OFFICER

As per MC review

and as per decision

taken in MC

Meeting on 21 Dec

2013.

Anand C K

Shashidhar


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ContentsREVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................ 2

RULES & REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 5

MANDATORYTOBEFOLLOWEDBYALLMEMBERS&SHOOTERS: ............................................................. 5RANGESAFETYRULES: ............................................................................................................................... 5DISCIPLINARYRULES: ................................................................................................................................. 6DISCIPLINARYCODES: ................................................................................................................................ 7

Mandatory Agreement by Members ..................................................................................................... 7Additional Code ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Dress Code............................................................................................................................................. 9Behavior Code ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Ethical Code......................................................................................................................................... 13Information Code ................................................................................................................................ 14

LEGALITIES: .............................................................................................................................................. 15

ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................ 16

DESCRIPTION: .......................................................................................................................................... 16SOLICITING,SELECTION&INTERVIEW, AND RESULT: ................................................................................ 17

RANGEOFFICER(RO) ............................................................................................................................... 22Job Description .................................................................................................................................... 22Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 23

Job Requirement ................................................................................................................................. 23COACH(CO) .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Job Description .................................................................................................................................... 25Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 27

Job Requirement ................................................................................................................................. 29ARMORER(AR) ......................................................................................................................................... 31


Job Requirement ................................................................................................................................. 33ASSISTANTARMORER(AAR) .................................................................................................................... 35


Job Requirement ................................................................................................................................. 37LUSKER(LR) .............................................................................................................................................. 39


Job Requirement ................................................................................................................................. 40ADMINISTRATION/EXECUTIVE/CO-ORDINATINGOFFICER ................................................................... 41

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS -RANGE INCIDENTS ......................................................................................... 42

INCIDENTS AT THE SHOOTING RANGE ................................................................................................................ 42IMMEDIATE MEASURE FOLLOWING ANY INCIDENT ............................................................................................... 43

CATEGORY A ................................................................................................................................................ 44FORMAT FOR APOLOGY LETTER -CATEGORY A ................................................................................................... 45CATEGORY B ................................................................................................................................................ 46FORMAT FOR APOLOGY/DEFENSE LETTER -CATEGORY B ...................................................................................... 47CATEGORY C ................................................................................................................................................ 48FORMAT FOR APOLOGY LETTER -CATEGORY C ................................................................................................... 49CATEGORY D ............................................................................................................................................... 50FORMAT FOR APOLOGY LETTER -CATEGORY D ................................................................................................... 52

DISCIPLINARY REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................... 53


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DISCIPLINARY REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 53

CONFORMATION TO INFORMATION EXCHANGE ................................................................................................... 54CONFORMATION TO MONETARY DUES ............................................................................................................. 55INCIDENTS OUT OF THE RANGE -PERTAINING TO K.S.R.A. ................................................................................... 56

CRT, LIFE AND PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................................... 57

PROCEDURE FOR JOINING THE CRTCOURSE ....................................................................................................... 57

ISSUE OF PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP FOR CRT COMPLETED MEMBERS ................................................ 59

ISSUE OF ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................................... 59

ISSUE OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR CRT COMPLETED MEMBERS OR ORDINARY MEMBERS ...................... 60

ISSUE OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP ............................................................................................................................ 60

ISSUE OF CAR STICKERS ....................................................................................................................... 61

CARSTICKERS: .......................................................................................................................................... 61

PROCEDUREFORISSUE: ........................................................................................................................... 61WHATTHEMEMBERSHOULDFOLLOW: .................................................................................................. 61

OFFICIALPROCEDURE: ............................................................................................................................. 62

ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................................ 63

CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................................................... 63


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DISCIPLINARYRULES:

The following DISCIPLINARY RULESare meant to be followed by ALL SHOOTERS,MEMBERS AND

VISITORSat the Range. Some of the rules shall extend beyond the range, in a matter of

maintaining the DIGNITY AND INTEGRITYof the association.

All shooters, members and visitors have to FOLLOW ALL THE RULES MENTIONEDbelow without

any compromise in deviations. Visitors, who accompany shooters and members shall be

considered to be updated of the below proceedings by the shooter and/or member they

accompany. IGNORANCE OF ANY OF THE BELOW DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN EXCUSE of

any sort and STRICT,UNBIASED AND IMMEDIATE ACTION WILL BE TAKENas required. If any of

these rules are not understood, immediate clarification must be sought with the Range

Officer, Executive Committee Member or any designated official.

.

1. All Shooters, Members and Visitors shall at all times abide by any order given by

the Range Officer, the Coach, Armorer, Hon. Administration Officer and any of

the Committee Members.

2. Indiscipline of any sort, noted against the Range Officer, Coach, Hon.

Administration Officer, Committee Members and any other Shooter, Member orvisitor at the range shall attract immediate and required disciplinary measures.

3. All shooters and members shall always honor the association, its vision and

mandates, without undue resistance of any verbal or physical outbreak on any of

the personnel and/or shooters/members of the association.

4. All issues/concerns shall be handled in a respectful manner, being brought to the

notice of the Executive Managing Committee.

5. The working of the association rests in the Hon. Administration Officer, the

Coach and the Armorer carrying out the decisions made by the Executive

Managing Committee, and shall be respected with due adherence.

6. Visiting officials and representatives of other associations, VIPs, dignitaries andinvitees shall always be treated with the same due respect as expected towards

any Managing Committee Member.

7. Any sort of malice intended at any personnel in the range, including the

Administration personnel, Managing Committee members, Shooters and/or

members must and should be completely avoided. This shall include verbal and

physical representation considered undue and undignified for the association.

8. Any and all intended actions shall be must and should be under the Disciplinary

mandates. All such actions that can attract disciplinary action will be enforced.

9. Disturbance of any sort, which may disrupt the functioning of the association,

the range, shooters and decisions made by the Executive Managing Committee

shall be totally avoided. Failure to do so will attract sure and immediateDisciplinary action.

10.All members and shooters are expected to maintain the said code of conduct

without any malice or intent to cause harm, dis-functioning or negative impact

to the association.


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DISCIPLINARYCODES:

MANDATORY AGREEMENT BY MEMBERS

The below set of confirmatory mandates is considered as agreed by all members of the

Karnataka State Rifle Association. These norms stand between the association and all

members of the association, with all references made to both males and females. It is

understood that all members confirm to all the points below, and that the said parties

are legally bound by all the below norms, as in an agreement, and as enforceable.

1. The shooter/member confirms that he/she is not bound by any other

corresponding agreement.

2. The shooter/member is obliged to not enter into any

undertaking/agreement/contract that may come into conflict to this agreement.

3. The shooter/member agrees to represent the state of Karnataka in National and

Zonal championships.

4. The shooter/member agrees to attend all training camps, selection trials,championships and/or other programs, except from prevented from doing so for

educational/medical reasons and/or family emergencies. In such case, the

shooter/member will request permission in advance, when reasonably possible

to do so, to absent from such programs. The Hon. Secretary and Managing

Committee members acknowledges grant of all such permissions.

5. The shooter/member themselves have to obtain permission from schools,

colleges or any other such institutions for attending and participating in training

camps, selection trials, championships and/or other programs.

6. The shooter/member agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations of the

Karnataka State Rifle Association (KSRA), the National Rifle Association of India

(NRAI), International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) and the World Anti-

Doping Agency (WADA).

7. The shooter/member will inform the association about all inquiries and offers

from any sponsor, agency, clubs and others, which may have come directly or

indirectly.

8. The shooter/member will take permission from the association before taking to

media or any other agency.

9. The shooter/member will inform KSRA if he/she opts for any sponsor or agency.

10.The shooter/member will wear proper sports outfit during training and

competition.

11.The shooter/member will provide complete information about his/her personalcoach.

12.External coaches so opted by any shooter/member should abide by all the rules

and regulations of the association, which is considered guaranteed by the

shooter/member. Such coaches should not be involved in any criminal,

discriminatory or invalid issues.


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13.Parents of shooter/member or personal coaches will not interfere during any

coaching camps.

14.The shooter/member who opt for personal coaches, should guarantee personal

presence of such coaches to be mandatorily present in all the coaching camps

and competitions, with no cost borne by the association or the government.

15.The shooter/member will follow and abide by all instructions given by the Hon.

Secretary, M.C. Member, Coach and Range Officer.

16.The shooter/member will represent him/her self with an appropriate behavior atall times, at the shooting ranges, coaching camps and competitions.

17.The shooter/member will not involve in usage of inappropriate

language/discussion/gesture, racism and ethnic or gender related slurs towards

team mates, coaches, officials, competitors or spectators.

18.The shooter/member will not involve in usage of any legally banned substances,

non-prescribed medicines, including performance enhancing substances and

other related drugs.

19.The shooter/member will not involve in any form of drugs or drinking during

coaching camps or championships.

20.The shooter/member acknowledges that misconduct and quarrel can lead toserious action.

The shooter/member acknowledges that failure to abide by the rules set forth in this

agreement constitutes to a breach of this agreement and subjects the shooter/member

to Disciplinary Action and possible expulsion from the Karnataka State Rifle Association.

The shooter/member fully and wholly agrees to the terms of this agreement, and the

regulations mentioned in this entire handbook, and acknowledges having completely

read and understood the Disciplinary and Procedure Handbook of the Karnataka State

Rifle Association, and agrees to abide by the rules and regulations set forth herein by

the Karnataka State Rifle Association, or as amended from time to time, and agree to be

legally bound by this agreement.

ADDITIONAL CODE

The following DISCIPLINARY CODESare meant to be followed by ALL SHOOTERS,MEMBERS AND

VISITORSat the Range. .

All shooters, members and visitors have to FOLLOW ALL THE CODES MENTIONEDbelow without

any compromise in deviations. Visitors, who accompany shooters and members shall be

considered to be updated of the below proceedings by the shooter and/or member they

accompany. IGNORANCE OF ANY OF THE BELOW DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN EXCUSE ofany sort and STRICT,UNBIASED AND IMMEDIATE ACTION WILL BE TAKENas required. If any of

these codes are not understood, immediate clarification must be sought with the Range

Officer, Executive Committee Member or any designated official.


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DRESS CODE

As required by every Association, a Dress Code shall be made mandatory. However, in

view of the requirements of functioning as sportsmen, the following rules shall show

limited compromise to International standards, allowing shooters and enthusiasts, as

beginners and novices to adjust to ruling standards. However, a minimum level of

quality and standard must and should be maintained, to reflect and promote the quality

and interest of the association.

1. All shooters and members must dress appropriately, suitable for sport shooting,

decent viewing and official intervention.

2. Clothing shall minimally consist of tops with or without sleeves, but covering

most portions of the body, in a manner such that any form of vulgarity is not

shown, as may reflect the true value and character of a sportsman.

3. Clothing shall minimally consist of bottoms covering legs at least until the knee,

in a manner such that any form of vulgarity is not shown, as may reflect the true

value and character of a sportsman.

4. Foot wear shall minimally consist of any form of shoes, or sandals with socks,

clearly covering the entire foot at least from toes to the ankle bone. Other typeof footwear, like heeled shoes, wedges, platforms, slides or mules may be

permitted only to women and children, or in specific cases, men and boys who

have an injury that will not permit them to wear foot covering wear.

5. All forms of boots, athletic shoes and casual shoes (with or without laces) are

allowed. However, shooters are urged to adapt to the ISSF norms of clothing, as

mentioned in section 6.4.2.1 of the ISSF Rule Book, as preparation and

adherence to sports shooting.

6. Changing of clothing is refrained to changing rooms, and at no point shall any

shooter change dresses in public, other than wearing/removing/exchanging or

shooting jackets and trousers.

7. Non-Compliance to any of the dress codes will mean no entry to the shooting

ranges, as may be officiated by the Range Officer, Coach, Armorer, Hon.

Administration Officer or any Managing Committee Member.

For everyones benefit, the Dress Code, as defined by the ISSF is extracted in the below

section. Please be aware of the International code required by all aspirant shooters who

aim to see International glory.

Extract from the ISSF Rule Book Rule 6.4.2.1, available at:

http://www.issf-sports.org/theissf/rules/english_rulebook.ashx

CLOTHING REGULATIONS. In order to address this situation and achieve positive

change, the ISSF Executive Committee provides the following guidelines regarding

how Rule 6.4.2.1 will be interpreted and enforced, beginning in 2010:

1. All clothing worn by competitors in training, elimination, qualification and final

round competitions and in award ceremonies must be clothing that is appropriate
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for wear by athletes in international-class competition. All clothing must convey

positive images of shooting athletes as competitors in an Olympic sport.

2. During award or other ceremonies, athletes are required to be dressed in their

official national uniform or national tracksuits (tops and bottoms of training or

warm-up uniforms including sport shoes). For teams, all members of the team

must wear the same national uniforms. Rule 6.17.5.5.

3. Pistol competitors must comply with Pistol Clothing Regulations described in

Rule 8.4.5.

4. Shotgun competitors must comply with Shotgun Clothing Regulations described

in Rule 9.9.1.

5. Rifle competitors must wear shooting jackets and trousers that comply with Rifle

Clothing Regulations described in Rule 7.4.6.

6. The intention of ISSF pistol and shotgun clothing rules is that shooters in

competitions must wear sports-type clothing that incorporates or displays

national, NOC or NF colors and emblems. Appropriate clothing for wear during

competitions includes training suits, tracksuits or warm-up uniforms, etc. as

issued by national federations or NOCs.

7. Prohibited clothing items for competitions and award ceremonies include blue

jeans, jeans or similar trousers in non-sporting colors, camouflage clothing,

sleeveless T-shirts, shorts that are too short, ragged cut-off shorts, all types of

sandals, trousers with patches or holes as well as shirts or trousers with non-

sporting or inappropriate messages (See Rule 6.10.1).

8. Changing clothing must be done in designated areas and not on the field of

play.

9. All clothing must comply with ISSF Eligibility and Sponsorship Rules regarding

the display of manufacturer and sponsor marks.

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES.

ISSF Equipment Control, Shotgun, Pistol and Rifle Juries are responsible for

enforcing ISSF Clothing Regulations and this interpretation of ISSF Clothing

Regulations.

During the 2010 World Cups, ISSF Juries will issue verbal warnings regarding

violations. Juries will maintain a record of all warnings issued, noting the

shooters name, national federation and specific violation. ISSF Technical

Delegates will forward this information to ISSF Headquarters. ISSF

Headquarters will request National Federations with many athletes that receive

warnings to assist in correcting these violations.


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Beginning with the 2010 World Shooting Championship, ISSF Juries will issue

written warnings with requests to correct clothing violations for first violations.

Athletes who receive written warnings and who do not correct clothing violations

(change clothing) will be disqualified. Juries will normally give warnings during

equipment inspection or training. Juries may allow a competitor to complete a

pre-event training series or stage (shotgun or 25m pistol) before changing if

sufficient time to change is not available. No athlete will be permitted to

participate in a qualification or final round competition while wearing

inappropriate or prohibited clothing.


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BEHAVIOR CODE

1. The behavior code very much adheres to and reflects the Disciplinary Rules and

Responsibilities, as mentioned above.

Other relevant and important behavior codes are as mentioned under.

2. All Shooters and Members must and should follow proper behavior befitting a

state association.

3. All Shooters and Members shall always act and behave in a manner that can only

show positive conduct or the Association Norms, and not in any such derogatory

ways, that may harm or dent the dignity of the association and its norms.

4. Behavior towards all co-shooters, members, officials and MC members shall

always carry due respect as may be commanded by a sportsman, elected

representative or authoritative position.

5. Any form of verbal and physical abuse including cheap behavior not reflecting

the sportsman spirit that a member or shooter should display, will be strongly

dealt with without bias.

6. Appropriate behavior is always welcome, and respect is commanded by virtue

and not by demand shall be the underlining cause of all behavior codes of theassociation.

7. Any form of undue exhibition should be refrained from, in the interest of not

disturbing the sporting conduct as required by the association.

8. Do not use Mobile Phones while at the range.

9. Do not disturb other shooters while at the range.

10.Do not involve in any negative activity that may inflict harm on the image of the

association, its members, the managing committee or its officials.

11.Do not steal or involve in any criminal and unlawful activity.

12.Work towards progress and positive reinforcement of the spirit of sports, with

team building, sincere and an open attitude, which conveys solidarity, education,

information exchange and success.


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ETHICAL CODE

Ethical code stands for a set of understandings that work towards the greater

achievement of the individual and the organization, in a non-partial and unbiased

manner, highlighting humanity, solidarity and sportsman spirit.

1. All shooters and members shall strive to achieve positive results in the best

manner as should be achieved by a sportsperson.

2. No use of drugs or any such factors that could cause undue advantage over other

shooters/members shall be used. Any known involvement in any such abuse

shall immediately attract temporary suspension from the association, pending a

committee review. Post the review suitable actions or reversals, including legal

considerations shall be enforced.

3. No shooter/member shall show any biased nature or approach towards any

other shooter/member on basis of their caste, religion, gender, achievement,

luxury, living-standard, social-position or anything else, so as to remain within

the Ethical Code standards.

4. All Shooters and Members must and should show discipline in all matters

pertaining to the range activities, its members, its management and its officials.5. Any and all forms of extending or soliciting help or non-monetary aid for

promotion of sports shooting activities is considered well within the sports spirit

frame, provided it has been handled in an ethical and unbiased manner.

6. Under no circumstance shall any shooter/member involve in adding as a

nuisance value to the range, its activities or its members. This shall extend into

possible areas of back-biting, spreading rumors, stealing others achievements,

false-claim or marring reputation of the association or its members.

7. To be ethical is to promote the sports shooting fraternity and the association as

a joint entity, and to not cause any form or harm, be it from negligence,

intention or accident.

Please do digest the fact that the strength of the association lies in its shooters and

members, and therefore the shooters and members are equally responsible to maintain

the reputation of the association and to achieve as a part of the whole. Although sports

shooting comprises of individual achievements, an ethical approach would be to

demonstrate proper tea spirit in raising the learning bar, by sharing, caring and positive

involvement.


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INFORMATION CODE

All information pertaining to the association is meant for benefitting shooters and

members towards progression in sports shooting. It is important how and why this code

is shared and with what intention. The information code expects shooters and members

to responsibly use and share the information pertaining to the association, in a manner

that best suits the interest of the association and its member. All information shared by

the management, coaches and the range officer, is solely meant to improve the

shooting fraternity of Karnataka, and produce talent pool for the Nation. Although this

information is free to share, it should only be done so with good intentions and with an

overall goodwill to the shooting fraternity and the association.

1. All information published in the notice board is meant to enrich the shooters and

members of the happenings and events of the range, and the decisions taken by

the management.

2. Such information is not meant for mere propagation to the public, and any such

distribution by any shooter or member should be done with proper discretion.

3. Any information which needs to go public will be handled by the association, as

per requirements. If any other shooter or member thinks any information shouldbe made public or should not be, the same should be communicated to the Hon.

Administration Officer or to any of the Committee Member, who will take the

matter forward.

4. Some information may be personal to shooters or members, and flooding such

information out of context or out of boundaries that the said person may

consider as disturbing, should be avoided at all costs. All those who do

propagate such information into out-of-bound areas, with or without any

intention, will face required disciplinary action that the committee deems fit.

5. All information pertaining to sports shooting should be shared for benefitting the

shooting of individuals and thus adding to the talent pool. However, although

retention of such sharing cannot be considered negative, all shooters and

members are urged to consider knowledge of the sport as beneficial when

shared to other team members.

6. Information of the range, its activities, scores of shooters, team plan, special

advice of coaches, etc., are meant to benefit the association and the state teams

representation. Although K.S.R.A. works towards building a stronger National

talent Pool, competitions between states and achieving in the same means a lot

towards charting a progression roadmap of the association. . In this context,

every shooter and member should be aware of all consequences of sharing such

information with those not from our state.

7. Since discussion about firearms is not generally welcome in public circles,shooters and members are cautioned to refrain sharing of such information with

public, especially during transit to and from competitions, during other such

travel, during meetings and events outside of the range premises and such.


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LEGALITIES:

The following LEGALITIESapply for ALL SHOOTERS,MEMBERS AND VISITORSfrom affiliated clubs

and associations, who opt to use their own firearm and/or ammunition. With high

respect to safety and regulatory norms, the following rules are to be strictly followed at

the Range.

1. All personal firearms should be EXPLICITLY DECLAREDwith the Range Officer or

Armorer, even BEFORE UNPACKINGthe same, while at the range.

2. All personal firearms and ammunition must and should accompany the ORIGINAL

AND VALID PAPERWORKas approved by the government.

3. A PHOTOCOPY OF THE PAPERWORKcertifying the use of the firearm/ammunition by

the said member/shooter/visitor should be presented to the Range Officer

soliciting permission to use the same at the shooting ranges. On obtaining such

permission, the same may be handed over to the Armorer before proceeding to

use the said firearm/ammunition at the ranges.

4. It is not the obligation of K.S.R.A. to keep any record of the shooting history of

any shooter or their personal firearm/ammunition. However, it is mandatory for

the association to permit ONLYVALID USAGEas per the Union of India.5. All matters pertaining to JUDICIAL INTERVENTIONwill be mandated after due perusal

by the Managing Committee. In the interest of maintaining the solidarity of the

association and the goals of K.S.R.A., the sole interest would be to completely

prevent any possible illegalities occurring within the range, and as in our

responsibility and control.

6. Any knowing of shooters and members being involved in NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES

considered illegal in any manner will attract disciplinary action of the Managing

Committee.

7. It is also the duty of members and shooters to bring to the notice of the Range

Office, Coach, Armorer, Hon. Administration Officer or any M C Member, of anysuch activity within the range that may be deemed criminal, sinful and/or

unethical.

8. Consumption and/or Possession of Alcohol, Drugs or any such illicit material

within the Range will be deemed as unlawful. Such incidents will attract

immediate Disciplinary action by any K.S.R.A. official or Committee member, and

can range from Temporary to Permanent Suspension of membership and/or

permit into the Range Premises, followed by any required Committee hearing.

9. It is every member and shooters responsibility to ensure the respect due to a

royal sport like shooting, the dignity attached to the sports fraternity and the

respect commanded by a state organization for promotion of sport shooting

within the state of Karnataka, is always deemed and regarded with good esteem.


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ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

DESCRIPTION:The Roles, Responsibilities and Job Description of all personnel associated with K.S.R.A.

are hereby declared in the capacity of the Managing Committee, towards ensuring best

compliance of services rendered as a State Association.

These shall hold valid for selection, appointment and supervision of the Range Officer,

Coach, Armorer, Asst. Armorer, Administration Officer, Executive Officer, Co-Ordinating

Officer and Luskers who are directly in indirectly associated with K.S.R.A. The same shall

also apply for all such personnel to abide by and follow, in the most ethical and moral

fashion.

The below rules and clauses have been formed to ensure that the talent pool,

achievement and the basic purpose of the K.S.R.A. is met to satisfaction, and as per

expectations of all stake holders.

All candidates shall enter the selection criteria based on submission of a bio-data, duly

attested by self. The bio-date shall itself come under the scrutiny of the managing

committee, to verify the said details. In such regard, the Hon. Secretary, the Hon.

Administration Officer and the managing committee members can validate the

references provided. Suitable action of (1) permanent banning of said candidate, (2)

Legal implications and/or (3) rejection of candidature, can occur if any of the said

mention in the bio-data is proven invalid. The same matter may be brought up at the

managing committee meeting or at any emergency meeting, so called by any of the

managing and administration members, in view of ensuring a clear and transparent

process of hiring candidates with a reputable and unquestioned background.

In the circumstance of considering any candidate with lower caliber of experience, skill

or knowledge, the matter should be taken up for review by the managing committee

and passed with a majority in the attending quorum. The quorum itself shall only be

valid if the managing committee members show physical presence of the said member,

to review the shortage of skills, experience or knowledge suitable for the said role, and

to accept or reject based on valid reasoning, covering practical, moral and legal

implementations. On common understanding, a secret ballot may be considered, to

elect the candidate into position. All final selections of important positions of CO and RO

will mandate the physical presence of an external selector and/or observer, who is of

noted authority and subject matter expert on the related job opening, preferably

solicited from a State or National body, as a representative, consultant or on reference.


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SOLICITING,SELECTION&INTERVIEW,AND RESULT:The Managing Committee, on recognizing the need to hire any person for a suitable

opening, as may be required for regular operation and training of KSRA and its ranges,

shall adhere closest to the below procedural guidelines.

SOLICITING:

1. The Managing Committee shall represent the requirement of the said position ontheir Notice Board, and may also consider displaying the same on their website,

FaceBook & Social Media page and or other clubs/associations, including anadvertisement for the same on any print media as may seem suitable.

2. The Managing Committee, in its notice for soliciting suitable candidates for thesaid position, shall give a detailed description of the said position, including roles,responsibilities and job description, to clearly outline a model candidate, with a

final date of submission of profiles. However, based on the applicants and their

profiles, the closest match shall be considered based on due selection andinterview process.

3. All candidate profiles shall be distributed to all MC members by theAdministrative Officer, either thru hard copy or by email, whichever seems fit.

4. The soliciting notice shall clearly mention the last date of application and a briefof the follow-up procedure that the candidate must be aware of.

5. The soliciting notice may or may not discuss compensatory benefits, but shallhave a band demarking the minimum and maximum reimbursement policybeforehand, so that the selection criteria shall include these details while duly

considering expectations of candidates.

6. The Managing Committee shall appraise the Vice President of the association oncreation and soliciting of such job openings.

7. All profiles of candidates received for such solicitation shall be kept within thecircle of the Managing Committee, until the selection process.

SELECTION:

1. The Managing Committee, post receiving of applications for a position, thru the

solicitation (as mentioned above), shall hold a special meeting to consider theprofiles received. Alternately, the selection can be made part of a regular meetingof the MC body, under the supervision of the Hon. Secretary, or the Hon. Joint

Secretary, on behalf of the Hon. Secretary, with a minimum quorum of fifty one

percent of MC members present in person to review the profiles.2. All the received profiles of candidates should be reviewed by the present

committee members. In case of those who are unable to attend the meeting, they

may inform the Hon. Secretary or the Hon. Joint. Secretary or any other MC

member of their review of the profile(s) that were circulated before the meeting,as received by the Administrative Officer, stating their preference and due

remarks on the profile(s).

3. The present MC members can make valid suggestions and feedback in the mostunbiased manner on the profiles of the candidates, which may be recorded by the

Hon. Secretary. The Hon. Secretary may also appoint any MC member to do the

recording on his/her behalf, if the Hon. Secretary so thinks the MC member ismore adept to handle matters related to that job opening. This is to ensure certain

technical and related matters are duly considered and the best appointment

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4. Based on the guidelines and the job description, all the MC members will rate theprofiles based on the details procured. This is to ensure that the profiles of those

matching closest to the requirement get the highest rating.

5. If any particular description or mention in the candidates profile requires morefollow-up including clarification, reference or proof, the MC member can solicit

the required action from the candidate under the permission of the chair.

6. The MC members will then select the final list of candidates who will appear for

the interview.7. The Hon. Secretary will then suggest a date, seconded and accepted by thequorum of MC members, for when shortlisted candidates should appear in personfor any interview and test as may be required. At this juncture, the Hon. Secretary

may decide on what procedures of the below should be included in the selection

process:7.1Written tests: Written tests shall comprise of questions with Objective-Type

answers. These tests shall be the same for all candidates appearing for the test.

The question paper(s) and the process of the written tests may be summated

by one or more MC members, who shall be appointed by the Hon. Secretaryas the Panel for the Interview process.

The written tests shall cover all technical and knowledge cross-examiningquestions, so as to gain an in-depth understanding of the candidates commandof the subjects and skills required for the said job. The written tests shall be

scored and recorded by the visiting interviewers and/or observers, who is to

deliver their judgment of the ranking of the candidates in the order of closestmatch to least match. These recordings shall be attested by the visiting

interviewer(s) and/or observer(s), and handed over to the Interview Panel who

will take the report to the Hon. Secretary for the final decision.

7.2Oral tests: Oral tests shall be conducted by the Interviewers constituted by thePanel for the Interview process and the invited external interviewers and/or

observers, as mentioned above, to scour the technical as well as other skills of

the candidate, which includes but is not limited to communication,understanding, present-ability, common sense, temperamental, character and

other areas that matter to the job in discussion. Oral tests shall follow any

written tests, and shall be conducted in a closed room, without any externalaudience. The candidate shall be explained the reason and goal of the oral test

beforehand, so as to set the right expectations. For matters pertaining to

mismatch of language or such communication, the Interviewers may solicitone external audience, on mutual agreement of the Interviewers and the

candidate, to make required translations in an unbiased manner.

The outcome of the oral tests shall determine the best match for the job, and

shall be recorded by the visiting interviewers and/or observers, who is todeliver their judgment of the ranking of the candidates in the order of closest

match to least match. These recordings shall be attested by the visiting

interviewer(s) and/or observer(s), and handed over to the Interview Panel whowill take the report to the Hon. Secretary for the final decision.

7.3Physical tests: Physical tests shall determine the physical ability of thecandidate if the job so requires. The physical tests shall be conducted for all

candidates in the order or sequence of their selection. The details of the

physical test shall be decided by the Interviewing panel along with the visiting


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Interviewer(s) and/or Observer(s). Required timing and such records shall be

made for each candidate under the supervision of the visiting interviewer(s)

and/or observer(s), and handed over to the Interview Panel who will take the

report to the Hon. Secretary for the final decision.7.4Other tests: Any other tests, as deemed fit by the Hon. Secretary, which may

include but not limited to dismantle and re-assembly of arms, identification of

various ammunition, technical queries on target and scoring systems, on-hand

scoring methodology, repair and maintenance techniques, recording, usage ofcomputers and systems, record and book-keeping, on-site role-playing, etc.,

shall be decided before hand, and in unison of the visiting interviewer(s)and/or observer(s).

8. The Administration Officer shall suitable inform all candidates of theirrequirement to be physically available at the venue as decided by the Hon.Secretary, at the appointed time to take the required tests.

9. The Administrative Officer shall invite the visiting Interviewer(s) and/orObserver(s), to conduct the required tests at the venue as decided by the Hon.

Secretary, at the appointed time, and shall arrange for all required materialtransport, hardware and such requirements as the Interview Panel may require.

10.If even the number of candidate(s) applied match the number of opening(s)solicited, the above set of procedures will be followed, to ensure that requiredcross-checking and suitability of candidate, for the job opening, is covered in

detail and in quorum.

INTERVIEW:

1. The Interview process shall be conducted by the Interview panel of the visitingInterviewer(s), the visiting Observer(s) and the MC panel members, at the said

time and venue. Any change of venue and time due to reasons of unavailability or

personnel, natural causes, emergencies, etc., must be suitably informed to allcandidates and visiting Interviewer(s) and/or visiting Observer(s), with details of

the postponement reasons and postponed details of venue and time, if available

and decided by the Hon. Secretary.2. All the tests as deemed by the MC shall be conducted with all candidates in anunbiased manner. Any changes to the proceedings of the tests shall be informed to

the Hon. Secretary, and required permissions for changes taken accordingly.

Failing to do so by the visiting Interviewer(s) and/or visiting Observers maymandate a re-interview process if the Hon. Secretary so deems fit. Such re-

interview(s) shall be suitably recorded by the Administration Officer and

informed to all candidates in advance.3. The Administration Officer, shall collect and keep record of all final tabulations

and scores of candidates, which will be passed on to the Interview Panel and the

Hon. Secretary for the final decision making, along with the visiting

Interviewer(s) and/or Observer(s).Any loss of scores and records by whatsoever means may mandate a re-interview

of a similar process with the permission of the chair. However, the written tests

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RESULT:

1. After a detailed analysis of all the scores and outcome of the test(s) as mentionedabove, the Hon. Secretary will announce the final list of candidates in the order of

their preferred selection.2. The Administrative Officer will individually inform the candidates of their scores

and the outcome of the interview on the specific date and time as may be

communicated earlier.

3. Any candidate who feels that there has been any confusion, error or wrongscoring, may inform the visiting Observer(s) within the next one hour of the

decision being made. The visiting Observer must receive a written statement of

the objection by the candidate, post which the observer may decide to:a. Disqualify the objection based on his/her best knowledge of the interview

as supervised by the observer.

b. Disqualify the objection based on invalid objection.c. Take the objection ahead and hold a closed quarter meeting with the

candidate and/or the Hon. Secretary and/or the Interview Panel and/or the

visiting Interviewer, to discuss the objection in detail. All informationavailable including scores, records and such detail(s) should be made

available to the Observer by the Administration Officer, failing which theObserver may disqualify the entire procedure or raise suitable objection(s)

to higher authorities, including the Vice President of the association.Based on findings, the Observer may (a) Disqualify the objection, (b) Stall

proceedings pending further enquiry, which may or may not require

outside consultation, but postponed to a later date or time, till when thehiring process shall be put on hold, and by when the Observer shall give a

final decision if

(i) the entire hiring process should be considered as invalid, or(ii) some parts of the hiring process is considered as invalid, or

(iii) uphold the interview processes or part thereof but disqualify the

result(s) based on bias, error, favoritism, mismatch, miscommunication,ill-setting, unrelated or any such disciplines that the Observer deems best,or

(iv) uphold the entire interview process and all results and decisions of the

Interview Panel, thus invalidating the objection raised. Depending on thedecision of the Observer, certain sections of the Interview, Interview Panel

or the results may be re-looked at and required changes adapted to re-

conduct the said parts or the whole interview process. In such cases, allcandidates may be suitably informed and the date and time of such re-

scheduling announced by the Hon. Secretary.

d. The candidate with objection, based on the result of the objection so

declared by the Observer may also accept or reject the outcome. In case ofthe latter, the candidate can take the matter to the Vice President, but the

continuation of the process of hiring the best suited candidate may

continue based on the decision of the Hon. Secretary.4. The Hon. Secretary and/or the MC member(s) will then chart the Offer Letter

consisting of the roles and responsibilities of the candidate(s), mentioning

expectations and all reimbursement factors, including and not limited to the salary(Per Annum), perks, bonus, per-dium, other allowances, etc., to the candidate,


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along with the suggested date of joining and other terms and conditions of the

association.

5. The candidate is required to accept the offer to finalize on completion of hiringfor the required job(s).

6. If the approached candidate refuses to accept the offer, the Hon. Secretary and theMC members may make suitable re-offers based on the stand of rejection by

candidate or may take the offer to the subsequently ranked candidate as per the

outcome of the selection results.7. The final result of the interview, along with the final selection of the person(s) forthe said job(s) will be recorded with attestation(s) of the visiting Interviewer(s)and/or the visiting Observer(s), and suitably informed to the President, the Vice

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RANGEOFFICER(RO)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Range Officer (RO) must and should control the activities of the range in accordance

to all safety norms of shooters, equipment and other rules. Reporting to the Hon.

Secretary and the Administration Officer of the K.S.R.A., the RO shall enforce required

standards to demonstrate a controlled and safe atmosphere at the range. Being in

charge of the safety of all shooters, the RO shall take any required measure to

commence, abort, stop or pause activities at the range, and in the most suitable

manner, and on spontaneous needs of the circumstance. As the key authority of the

range, the RO shall direct any and all matters to the Hon. Secretary and/or the Hon.

Administration Officer, as deemed fit. In cases where the RO can make and enforce such

decisions, the RO shall be wholly responsible for any outcome from the said decision.

The RO may also double up as the Coach and/or the Armorer. This, in essence, would

mean the broadening of the RO to take up responsibilities similar to what the Coach and

Armorer would discharge. (Read Roles and Responsibilities of Coach and Armorer).

As in needs basis, the RO shall assist the Hon. Secretary and/or the Hon. AdministrationOfficer, including the Managing Committee members in enforcing rules and regulations

of the association, as well as in assisting hiring, monitoring and appraisal of the Armorer,

Asst. Armorer, Coach, Lusker and other personnel, for rendering services to the K.S.R.A.

The RO should be capable of directing and over-seeing repairs as may be required at the

shooting range; Should be able to represent the State Rifle Association in matters

pertaining with the National Rifle Association of India, Other State Associations,

Shooting Clubs and all related governmental organizations like the C.O.P (Commissioner

Of Police), Youth Services Department, K.O.A (Karnataka Olympic Association), S.A.I

(Sports Association of India), etc.; Should mandatorily be present during all range

operations hours, and additionally, as may be required, for continuance of protocol and

work management related to K.S.R.A.

The RO should exhibit great qualities of Integrity, Honesty and Morality in abiding by the

rules and regulations of the association, maintaining order and safety at the ranges and

in displaying an enthusiastic and positive outlook for development of shooting sports.

This shall include abiding and enforcing all the laid out rules, regulations and processes

in this Handbook of Procedures.

An overall non-personal approach without any personal and prejudiced agenda should

be displayed at all times.

The RO maybe needed to accompany shooters to national and other shooting events,

and should also travel on a needs basis to procure shooting related items, permissions,

etc.The RO may, at certain times of need, be an invitee to the range, on special agreement

of the managing committee, to assist as a mentor in required circumstances. Such

invitees are accepted, provided there is already a full/part time RO, and special

assistance and support is required on circumstantial need. Such circumstances are

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1. Special coaching camps which require additional ROs to conduct a smooth

training or competitive environment.

2. Special training camps held to build the outlook for sports shooting.

3. Temporary assistance as in replacement of the RO, who may be on leave,

vacation or on official travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Range Officers area is the Range.

2. The RO shall always be in-charge and responsible for all activities at the Range.

3. RO shall mentor the Armorer and Asst. Armorer, to lead the best utilization of

the range in the safest possible manner.

4. RO shall inculcate and maintain all supervisory requirements of Safety of

shooters, range discipline, rules and regulations of K.S.R.A.

5. RO is in charge of all firing activities at the range and shall hold complete

responsibility of every shot fired at the range, including arrangement and

distribution of shooting lanes, conducting time bound activities and maintaining

discipline at the shooting range.6. The RO shall exhibit adequate knowledge covering all basic aspects of Rifle, Pistol

and Shotgun, including but not limited to its operation, parts, caliber,

ammunition, cleaning, maintenance and handling. (This is specifically applicable

to calibers of .177 Air pellets, .22 & .32 bullets and shotgun shells).

7. The RO shall assist representation of K.S.R.A. in shooting related activities, local

and out-station, including competitions, procurement, supervision, etc.

8. The RO shall provide a daily rooster of activities at the range, including trainings

conducted, members attended, special recognition of circumstances and

conduct, work and attendance of helpers and other repair or maintenance

personnel, etc.

9. The RO shall mandatorily take care of all forms and procedures for invitingmembers, membership forms, competition forms, donor ship forms, legal forms,

enterprise events, associated club requirements, meetings, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENT

The below described Job Requirement shall hold for the specific role, and is so devised

that the individual is adept in covering the roles and responsibilities (mentioned above),

in the best manner. The Job Requirement so mentioned shall hold good for selection of

the best candidate for the desired role, and in ensuring that all required and expectedduties are discharged with least supervision.

1. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in sports shooting discipline.

Exposure to training, state/national/international sports shooting events,

training in respective disciplines, defense training and recruitment in shooting

related positions, and state level representation as competitor shall be

considered as experience.


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2. Must be of acceptable weight, stature, health and mature mind, to be mentally

and physically able to carry out the deemed responsibilities.

3. Must have held the position of not less than a manager of a team, in any

discipline or occupation.

4. Must have good written & communication skills in at least two languages -

English and the local language (Kannada)

5. Good to have a detailed outlook on ISSF events, rules and regulations.

6. Must have exposure to Air guns, Small Bore guns, Shot guns.7. Exposure to big bore guns is an added advantage.

8. Must not have any criminal background.

9. Certified courses in ISSF and NRAI training is an added advantage.

10.Previous accomplishments in sports shooting are an added advantage. This

refers to representation as competitor in National and/or International events.

11.Should have working knowledge of all target and other systems used for

shooting purposes. This refers to target systems like Sius Ascor (Electronic),

Speith (Automatic) and manual systems.

12.Must be able to travel on the needs of the association or its shooters to assist in,

not limited to, competitions, procure ammunition & other shooting relatedmaterials, procure special permissions, oversee or supervise K.S.R.A. related

activities, etc.

13.A degree in any discipline is appreciated, more so if it is with physical training,

sports or related fields.

14.Must be thorough in accountancy, to administer the needs of K.S.R.A.

15.Preferred age group of 35 to 55 years is solicited.

16.Should be capable of discharging duties for at least the next 10 years, from date

of joining K.S.R.A.

The final call for offering a letter of employment or services wholly rests with the

managing committee of the Karnataka State Rifle Association, after due diligence in

verifying all above requirements and submissions.

The reimbursement of the personnel is negotiable to an extent of:

1. Full time salary, including conveyance, phone and others.

2. Part time salary, including conveyance, phone and others.

3. Honorary position which may or may not include any reimbursement.

4. Invitee position, for special event based requirements, which may or may not

include any reimbursement.

5. (Others will include benefits and per-dium as may be applicable for all travel.)


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COACH(CO)AS MANDATED BY THE SAI,TOWARDS HIRING OF COACHES FOR THE NRAI,A SET OFREQUIREMENTS WERE STATED IN THE DECCAN HERALD NEWSPAPER ON THE 9

THJULY 2012.

THE BELOW DESCRIPTION CONSIDERS THESE NATIONAL MANDATES.(VIEW http://www.deccanherald.com/content/262805/sai-lays-guidelines.html)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Coach (CO) must and should be responsible for training and upbringing of all

K.S.R.A. and invited members from other states and associated clubs, in sports shooting

activities. This covers, not limited to, mental, physical and skill recognition,

administration, observance, training development and mentorship.

The CO shall be unbiased in dedicating time and effort in bringing out the best of all

K.S.R.A. member shooters, by methods relating to learning, training and sports

discipline. The CO shall, at all times, administer the best of sports shooting coaching

capabilities, adhering to range safety and the association rules and regulations.

Reporting to the Hon. Secretary and the Administration Officer of the K.S.R.A., the CO

shall enforce required standards to demonstrate a controlled and safe atmosphere atthe range. Being in charge of the upbringing of shooting skills of all shooters, the CO

shall take any required measure to improve the talent of individuals, in an effort to form

good shooting traits, teams and medal-winning capabilities.

Working in tandem with the RO, the coach shall assist in developing the best process for

training shooters at the range, including distribution, arrangement, timings and such.

The CO and RO shall work in a Matrix coordinated effort and in parallel authority. In any

event of conflict in dispersing duties, the same shall be duly brought to the attention of

the Hon. Secretary or the Hon. Administration Officer. Any such matter shall be

considered for completion and final decision in the presence of at least two managing

committee members, neither being a relative of the RO or the CO.

As the key person to uplift shooting sports, and in the role of a State Coach, the COshall consider proven best practices in the most mature sense. This will include the

rhythm of training, the co-ordination of skills, time-management, dietary concepts,

physical and mental training, assistance of guns and ammunition, control of time

managed concepts, etc. In the best efforts, the CO shall bring about generic and specific

routines for shooters to adhere to, considering their learning curve, individual capacities

of physical, mental, monetary and time constraints, upcoming events, and career map.

For such reason, the CO shall individually take up any such required responsibility and

work for the magnificence of the sport, and not for monetary or recognition benefits. In

cases of conflict of administration of such process controls, the CO shall direct any and

all matters to the Hon. Secretary and/or the Hon. Administration Officer, as deemed fit.In cases where the CO can make and enforce such decisions, the CO shall be wholly

responsible for any outcome from the said decision. The CO may also be required to

double up as the Coach and/or the Armorer. This, in essence, would mean the

broadening of the CO to take up responsibilities similar to what the RO and Armorer

would discharge. (Read Roles and Responsibilities of Range Officer and Armorer).

As in needs basis, the CO shall assist the Hon. Secretary and/or the Hon. Administration

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of the association, as well as in assisting hiring, monitoring and appraisal of the RO,

Armorer, Asst. Armorer, Lusker and other personnel, for rendering services to the

K.S.R.A.

The CO should be capable of associated directing and over-seeing repairs as may be

required at the shooting range, in a collaborated effort with the RO; Should be able to

represent the State Rifle Association in matters pertaining with the National Rifle

Association of India, Other State Associations, Shooting Clubs and all related

governmental organizations like the C.O.P (Commissioner Of Police), Youth ServicesDepartment, K.O.A (Karnataka Olympic Association), S.A.I (Sports Association of India),

etc.; Should mandatorily be present during all range operations hours, and additionally,

as may be required, for continuance of protocol and work management related to

K.S.R.A.

The CO shall oversee all shooting factors of barrel matching, target systems, training

methodology, individual skill appraisal, selection preparation and processes, equipment

control, technical rules, range guidelines, and should be in a position to extend the same

to all other district and associated clubs and associations of K.S.R.A.

The CO should exhibit great qualities of Integrity, Honesty and Morality in abiding by the

rules and regulations of the association, maintaining order and safety at the ranges andin displaying an enthusiastic and positive outlook for development of shooting sports.

An overall non-personal approach without any personal and prejudiced agenda should

be displayed at all times.

The CO should be proficient in identifying shooters shortcomings/problems and advise;

be able to manage, divulge responsibilities in running the day to day activities of the

range.

The CO should review all the arms and safety certification at the range and its members

at request.

The CO will help in setting up the range at associated district clubs and conduct camps

at their venues to help promote the sport of shooting.

The CO should be able to take the sport to schools identified by KSRA and advise/ help

schools to take part at interschool competitions.

The CO should be able to conduct CRTC training, both theory and practical, including

certifying candidates as may be deemed.

The CO should also be able to identify/supervise and have the rectification/repairs done

at times when the ranges are not open to members for activity which will help in

downtime.

Serving the underlying need to be unbiased, the CO shall always suggest and oversee

the formation of the best team to represent the association, in collaboration with the

Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Administration Officer and other members of the managing

committee as may be present in the selections.The CO must and should accompany shooters to national and other shooting events.

The CO should represent the K.S.R.A. as Team Manager for all related shooting events,

and is in charge of the safety, training and legal aspects of all representing competitor

shooters of K.S.R.A. and associated clubs. The CO, as Team manager is in charge of the

arms and ammunition being carried to such events, and shall strictly adhere to all

required legalities. The Co, as Team Manager, shall assist every competitor representing


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K.S.R.A. in the most unbiased fashion, and shall thrive to achieve individual as well as

team success in all events represented.

The CO may also be required to travel on a needs basis to procure shooting related

items, permissions, etc.

The CO may, at certain times of need, be an invitee to the range, on special agreement

of the managing committee, to assist as a mentor in required circumstances. Such

invitees are accepted, provided there is already a full/part time CO, and special

assistance and support is required on circumstantial need. Such circumstances arecovered under:

1. Special coaching camps which require additional COs to conduct a smooth

training or competitive environment.

2. Special training camps held to build the outlook for sports shooting.

3. Temporary assistance as in replacement of the CO, who may be on leave,

vacation or on official travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The CO shall carry the responsibility of:a. Inculcating proper and efficient training of all shooters in all disciplines.

b. Planning and enabling a roadmap for K.S.R.A. shooters participation in all

shooting competitions.

c. Constantly update on rules and regulations of the ISSF and the NRAI; enforce

required rules to shooters of K.S.R.A.

2. The CO shall exhibit adequate knowledge of all technical considerations,

covering the permissibility and usage of different guns, ammunition, target

systems, etc., including barrel-matching, and related information.

3. The CO shall be updated of range systems including scoring, equipment, etc.

4. The CO shall fathom rapid measures to cover any technical and non-technical

requirements, like malfunctions, equipment control aspects, etc., apart fromshowing expertise in physical training, mental training and any such knowledge

that would enhance performance in shooting sports. In this effect, the CO may

request, propose and avail required training to better his/her competency in

such matters.

5. The CO shall work with the RO in ensuring requirements of Safety of shooters,

range discipline, rules and regulations of K.S.R.A.

6. The CO shall exhibit, administer and preach adequate knowledge covering all

basic aspects of Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun, including but not limited to its

operation, parts, caliber, ammunition, cleaning, maintenance and handling. (This

is specifically applicable to calibers of .177 Air pellets, .22 & .32 bullets andshotgun shells).

7. The CO shall assist representation of K.S.R.A. in shooting related activities, local

and out-station, including competitions, procurement, supervision, etc., and

contribute in providing statements in press conferences, meets, etc., and to

represent the K.S.R.A. in all such matters as the State Coach. The State Coach will

also be considered the Team Manager for all shooting related competitions

representing the state of Karnataka. In this effect the State Coach shall be


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responsible for training, performance and results of the team being handled. The

State Coach shall be the main authority for managing such teams that represent

the state of Karnataka, and all team members will be directed to function within

the purview of the state coach.

8. The CO shall provide a regular time-interval rooster of practice, training and

improvement of all shooters being trained. Apart from this, the CO shall discuss

and enforce an action plan covering rectification procedures in training, diet,

weaponry distribution, ammunition quota and required processes that willbetter performance of shooters. In this regard, the CO is requested to also

mitigate responsibilities to other junior coaches, committee members, and such

volunteers, so as to utilize personal time in focusing of the better cadre of

shooters. Essentially, this will result in building a pyramid of multiple tiers, which

act as a bucketing system to qualitatively segregate shooters. These bands will

enforce better planned and divided attention, of shooters and equipment to

more deserving and required shooters.

All such matters, as stated in section (8) above, may be presented to the

managing committee for approval, and passed with a majority of votes or verbal

acceptance in an agreed quorum of managing committee members.9. The CO shall make required arrangements to provide support and guidance to

district rifle clubs and associations, as well as associated clubs on a needs basis.

This may require frequent travelling to the said clubs, as well as interview, hire

and supervise actions of other coaches hired in such clubs, as their junior and

equal stakeholder in upbringing shooting talent within the state of Karnataka.

This, by no means, shall restrict any information exchange and knowledge

transfer between other state and national coaches, but remain strictly under the

purview of sharing only such information which may not be considered

confidential to the state or the managing committee. To this effect, even

exchanging information of ammunition, strategic plans and roadmap may be

found as breach of trust to this requirement.

Consequently, the CO may request for inviting other coaches from other states

and nations, in an effort to better implement quality training to shooters of

K.S.R.A. and affiliated clubs/associations. Similarly, the CO may also be an invitee

to other clubs, who agree to bear all charges in accommodating the CO. The

above mutually benefitting associations of coaching may only be considered,

provided a majority of the quorum of managing committee members agree in

complete faith that the dependency and commercials remain well within

impersonal benefit for the sole sake of the shooters of Karnataka.

10.On a needs basis, the CO shall assist the RO in taking care of all forms and

procedures for inviting members, membership forms, competition forms, donorship forms, legal forms, enterprise events, associated club requirements,

meetings, etc.


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JOB REQUIREMENT

The below described Job Requirement shall hold for the specific role, and is so devised

that the individual is adept in covering the roles and responsibilities (mentioned above),

in the best manner. The Job Requirement so mentioned shall hold good for selection of

the best candidate for the desired role, and in ensuring that all required and expected

duties are discharged with least supervision.

1. Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in sports shooting discipline.

2. Must have exposure to coaching and training in sports shooting discipline.

3. Must have participated in national/international sports shooting events for at

least 5 years within a span of 10 years.

4. Training and certification in ISSF related courses are highly welcome.

5. Training in respective disciplines, defense training and recruitment in shooting

related positions.

6. Must have state and/or national level commendations of merit in shooting

sports, like awards, medals, etc.

7. Must be of acceptable weight, stature, health and mature mind, to be mentally

and physically able to carry out the deemed responsibilities.8. Must have held the position of not less than a manager of a team, in any

discipline or occupation.

9. Must have good written & communication skills in at least two languages -

English and the local language (Kannada). Expertise in the National Language,

Hindi, is an added advantage.

10.Must have a detailed outlook on ISSF events, rules and regulations, including

technical, equipment and related considerations.

11.Must have exposure to Air guns, Small Bore guns and Shot guns.

12.Exposure to big bore guns is an added advantage.

13.Must not have any criminal background.

14.Should have working knowledge of all target and other systems used for

shooting purposes. This refers to target systems like Sius Ascor (Electronic),

Speith (Automatic) and manual systems.

15.Must travel with the shooters to National and other competitions anywhere

within the boundaries of India, to supervise, manage and mentor competitors in

such events.

16.Must be able to travel on the needs of the association or its shooters to assist in,

not limited to, competitions, procure ammunition & other shooting related

materials, procure special permissions, oversee or supervise K.S.R.A. related

activities, etc.

17.A degree in any discipline is appreciated, more so if it is with physical training,sports or related fields.

18.Should be adept in Accountancy and Planning, to manage the requirements of

shooters training needs.

19.Age group of 35 to 55 years is preferred.

20.Should be capable of discharging duties for at least the next 10 years, from date

of joining K.S.R.A.


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The final call for offering a letter of employment or services wholly rests with the

managing committee of the Karnataka State Rifle Association, after due diligence in

verifying all above requirements and submissions.

The reimbursement of the personnel is negotiable to an extent of:

1. Full time salary, including conveyance, phone and others.

2. Part time salary, including conveyance, phone and others.

3. Honorary position which may or may not include any reimbursement.

4. Invitee position, for special event based requirements, which may or may notinclude any reimbursement.

(Others will include benefits and per-dium as may be applicable for all travel.)


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ARMORER(AR)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Armorer (AR) is wholly responsible for all arms, ammunition and other equipment

belonging to the K.S.R.A., or under the control of K.S.R.A. and its affiliated district

clubs/associations. As the chief person in procuring, maintaining and dispersal of all

sports shooting related equipment, the AR will take complete care of the armory of the

K.S.R.A. Apart from this, the AR will also maintain all such required information and

reports, relating to inventory, stock, sale and accounts related to K.S.R.A.

The AR shall be strict and sincere in leasing out of any equipment and its recovery,

adhering to all rules and regulations set by the managing committee of the K.S.R.A.

Most importantly, the AR shall ensure proper and smooth distribution of arms and

ammunition, including sports shooting equipment to all members of K.S.R.A. and its

associated clubs/associations, in a most unbiased and healthy fashion.

Reporting to the Range Officer, the Hon. Secretary and the Administration Officer of the

K.S.R.A., in that order, the AR shall enforce required maintenance, distribution and

safety systems, to best utilize all the shooting equipment of K.S.R.A., in an effort to formgood shooting traits, teams and medal-winning capabilities. All direct planning, process

and reporting structure will rest with the RO. The RO shall, in turn, relate this

information to the Hon. Secretary and the Administration Officer.

Working in tandem with the RO and the coach, the AR shall assist in developing the best

process for training shooters at the range, including distribution, arrangement, timings

and such. In any event of conflict in dispersing duties, the same shall be duly brought to

the attention of the Hon. Secretary or the Hon. Administration Officer. Any such matter

shall be considered for completion and final decision in the presence of at least two

managing committee members, neither being a relative of the AR.

The AR shall follow other rules and regulations set up in this Handbook of Procedures, in

controlling any mishaps and regrettable events associated with K.S.R.A, its shooting

ranges, the shooting equipment and in its vicinity. In cases of conflict of administration

of such process controls, the AR shall direct any and all matters to the Hon. Secretary

and/or the Hon. Administration Officer, as deemed fit. In cases where the AR can make

and enforce such decisions, the AR shall be wholly responsible for any outcome from

the said decision. The AR may also be required to double up as the Assistant Coach

and/or the Assistant Range officer. This, in essence, would mean the broadening of the

AR to take up responsibilities similar to what the Coach and Range Officer would

discharge. (Read Roles and Responsibilities of Range Officer &Coach). In such cases, the

AR shall report to the Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Administration Officer or any Managing

Committee member to solicit direction and mentorship as may be required.As in needs basis, the AR shall assist the Hon. Secretary and/or the Hon. Administration

Officer, including the Managing Committee members in enforcing rules and regulations

of the association, as well as in assisting hiring, monitoring and appraisal of the Asst.

Armorer, Lusker and other personnel, for rendering services to the K.S.R.A.

The AR must plan, tender, approve and direct over-seeing repairs as may be required at

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Asst. Armorer in continuing with such repairs and maintenance; Should plan charts to

track maintenance schedules, including inventory register, sale register, present and

future requirement, special allowances, etc.; Should assist the RO in matters pertaining

with the National Rifle Association of India, Other State Associations, Shooting Clubs and

all related governmental organizations like the C.O.P (Commissioner Of Police), Youth

Services Department, K.O.A (Karnataka Olympic Association), S.A.I (Sports Association of

Documents

KSRA Diciplinary and Procedures HandBook