Competition rules question, Shooting prone with sternum pain issues.

[SND]

I'm wondering if its against any particular rules in competition if one was to shoot prone with a towel rolled up and put under his chest/sternum to get some support?
I've been fighting with costochondritis for about 6yrs if not more, finally getting a bit better the last year but I still can't and lay down on my belly without some sort of support, which only makes it bearable for a bit longer.
For practicing I'll do what I have to do. But I tried google and couldn't come up with anything on it. I know there's gotta be other guys shooting dealing with this same issue.

thanks

 

[SouthPaw700]

I can't imagine it would be a problem. I know the F-Class shooting rules have sections that talk about shooters with disabilities. Did you have a look at any of those rules, perhaps they would apply to your situation?

http://dcra.ca/rulebooks/Rule Book - complete for website May 2012.pdf

 

[maynard]

I have never seen where the thickness of the shooting mat was ever questioned in fullbore competition here in Canada or the UK. ISSF rules may be different.

 

[dizzy]

In truth it would be more of a hindrance than help as it really alters natural biomechanics. I can't see any rational person disallowing it unless absolutely specified in the rules.

 

[paperslayer]

if you are talking a fullbore sport like TR or F-Class, absolutely no problem. In fact shooters with disabilities are supposed to be accomodated.

 

[SND]

Thanks very much for the information and link to dcra. I'll do some experimenting to find something comfortable enough to shoot in that position. Great to know it shouldn't be a problem.