Scorecard Handling Procedures
June 9, 2026
Disciplines: Disciplines where scorecards are used during firing
The CMP is making a significant effort to improve scorecard handling procedures and security in the matches it sanctions or conducts where scorecards are used. This has two objectives: 1) To prevent any possibility of scorecard falsification and 2) to make sure all scorecards are turned in. Cases of score falsification involving the illegal alteration of scorecards are extremely rare in CMP competitions, but they do occur and the penalties can be severe (two competitors have been banned for life). Losing or failing to turn in a scorecard can also cause problems, especially in EIC matches where the number of legs awarded depends upon how many competitors shot in the match.
Competitors who act as Scorers or Verifiers should note that the scorecard rule (CMP Highpower Rifle (Rule 4.9.9), CMP Games (Rule 4.7.1) and Bullseye Pistol (Rule 4.9.8) clearly describes the correct procedure for correcting a scorecard entry: “the Scorer or Verifier may change the score by lining out the incorrect score (do not erase), writing the correct score above it and placing their initialsl by the correction.”
To prevent scorecard alterations from being made, the CMP Highpower Rifle, CMP Games and Bullseye Pistol Rulebooks all require that “The Scorer or Verifier, not the competitor, must turn in signed scorecards to the Range Officer.” Range Officers and competitors who act as Scorers or Verifiers are urged to make sure this rule is followed. When a competitor signs their scorecard, the Scorer or Verifier should take the scorecard back and give it to the Range Officer as soon as possible. If a competitor wants to take a picture of their scorecard that should be done while the Scorer or Verifier holds the scorecard or at least is present. When Range Officers receive the scorecards, they should try to confirm that all scorecards were turned in. If a competitor fired the event but did not turn their scorecard in, the Range Officer should use a Range Incident Report (RIF) to inform the Statistical Office.