3.2.4.2 When engaging a target array of equal priority, the shooter may not be penalized based on the shooter’s order of target engagement, unless tactical sequence is required. The shooter need not complete the engagement of any particular target before proceeding to engage another target in the array. However, at completion of the engagement of the target array, the shooter must have engaged all targets in the array with the required number of shots to avoid receiving a penalty.
3.3 Prior to shooting a stage, a group walkthrough will be given by the SO. During the group walkthrough the SO will verbally indicate to all shooters the vision barriers and points of cover for each target and the criteria that will be used in assessing the shooter's use of cover during the stage. During the group walkthrough, the shooters will be allowed to view each target from every shooting position. This includes taking a knee or prone position. Other than the group walkthrough, no individual stage walkthroughs are permitted. Individual walkthroughs include walking the path of fire or assuming shooting positions to check cover positions or target engagement, order, etc.
3.3.1 Air gunning and/or sight pictures are not permitted. Air gunning is the act of going through the motions of firing all or portions of the stage with a hand or pointed finger while within the stage boundaries. A sight picture is the act of drawing a loaded or unloaded firearm and aiming it downrange before the start signal to begin a stage.
3.3.2 Stage boundaries mark the region wherein the shooter becomes subject to the rules of air gunning, sight picture and an individual walkthrough.