Chapter 9 · Scoring · p.26
9.3Misses (Standard Plates)
Any standard plate which has not been hit before the stop plate will count as a Miss. Each Miss on a standard plate will result in a 3 second penalty, added to the competitor’s time for that string.
When a scores a miss, he must inform the competitor at the end of each string. It is the competitor’s responsibility to appeal the decision at the end of that string. The Range Officer will go downrange to inspect the target.
If the bullet has left a clear mark on the edge or face of the plate, it will be scored as a hit. If there is no discernible mark, it will be scored as a miss. (See 9.4)
If the competitor still feels the call is in error, he may appeal to the Range Master. The Range Master’s call will be final, and no further appeals will be allowed with respect to the scoring decision. Once the next string of fire has begun, there will be no further opportunity to appeal the ’s call.