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All spuds fired must remain intact until they impact the ground to obtain an official measurement. No part of the machine should cross the firing line No explosives are allowed NHMS will provide you with the Spud and you may cut them to fit the size of the barrel. NHMS is able to combine the different categories of Spud Guns if there are not enough groups participating. If you are disqualified for any round in the competition for breaking any safety or general rules you will be asked to leave the competition and will not be eligible for any awards. Re-­‐Shoot Option: You will be able to make up one shot per round of competition. Pumpkin Pitchin’ Safety Rules: 1.
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All members of the group are to follow the rules or you will be penalized or disqualified. At NHMS we have a Zero Tolerance policy for those who break the rules. All machines must past inspection before they are able to compete in a competition. If NHMS does not see your machine to be fit you must either alter it to their standards or you will not be able to use it in the competition. No machine is to fire when a ceasefire is ordered. The staff at NHMS will let you know when you will need to be ready to fire. NHMS reserves the right to ask for additional time to inspect a machine before it is used in the competition. Any machines that are found to have structural defects or anything else that can be potentially damaging to others will be banned from firing until repaired. Any machine that can fire backwards must have a backstop. Trebuchet Rules: 1.
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They can be made of wood, metal or plastic that consists of swinging or fixed counterweights. A mechanical device may be used to cock the machine Before fire, a horn or sound, that the competitors provide, must be set off. Cannon Rules: 1.
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You must wait for an official before you load the pressurizing vessels. No explosives, Compressed air only. Before fire, a horn or sound must be set off NHMS officials. Catapult Rules: 1.
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The Machine shall consist of springs, cords, rubber, dead weights or other materials used to create stored energy. A mechanical device may be used to cock the machine. Before fire, a horn or sound must be set off by NHMS officials.