The September Question of the Month was a picture from an actual local match. Some of the ROs at the match did not agree with how the hit was scored. The target seemed straightforward to me, but if there is confusion it might be worth reviewing what the correct answer is.
How would you score this hit?
Okay, we can all agree that the shooter earned a no-shoot. But does that hit also score on the back target and if so, is it a C or D hit?
First, let’s remember that the scoring target behind the non-scoring border of the no-shoot does exist. If you need a more extensive review of overlapping targets and non-scoring borders, see this previous Question of the Month. In the above picture for this question, if we removed the non-scoring border of the no-shoot, we would see that the round hit the penalty area of the no-shoot and also hit the scoring target right on the perforation between the C and D zone.
This is where rule 9.5.2 comes into play: If the bullet diameter of a hit on a scoring target touches the scoring line between two scoring areas, or the line between the non-scoring border and a scoring area, or if it crosses multiple scoring areas, it will be scored the higher value.
Which means that hit will be scored as a Charlie plus a no-shoot. The C zone exists behind the non-scoring border of the no-shoot so the competitor earns the higher hit value. And the majority of you voted for the correct answer in the poll. Good job!
Keep practicing your scoring and remember to cast your vote in the current Question of the Month.