THE TARGET IS DECLARED "KILLED" when:
6.01
It has been launched and the shooter has fired according to the rules and when at least one visible piece of it is broken off or is totally or partially destroyed. This applies equally to FLASH clays.
THE TARGET IS DECLARED "ZERO" (missed):
6.02
If it is not hit and no piece is broken off or if only dust is raised (dusted bird).
6.03
If the shooter is unable to fire because he has left the safety catch on, has forgotten to load or cock it, if the gun has not been sufficiently broken or closed or if the shooter has forgotten to take the necessary measures to load the cartridge into the chamber when he is using a semi-automatic gun.
6.04
If there is a third malfunction of the gun during the same round : ARTICLE 3.12 will apply.
6.05
If the shooter is unable to fire his SECOND shot because he has not loaded the second cartridge or he has not canceled the locking device of the loading chamber in a semi-automatic weapon or for any other reason.
6.06
If the second shot cannot be fired because the shooter, using a single trigger gun, has not released it sufficiently after firing the first shot.
6.07
If the shooter, in the case of malfunction of his gun, opens it himself or touches the safety catch before the referee has examined the gun.
6.08
If the shooter adopts a ready position which is not according to Articles 1.05 - 1.08 and 1.11 and if he has already been warned once during the same round.