What happens after make ready?

[Ck867]

Someone at our local club recently broke their trigger return spring in their gun after given the make ready command while dry firing. Is the shooter out of luck for that stage or is it ok to let him go fix his gun and move on to the next shooter?

[ChuckS]

See rule 5.7.1

 

[jstoos]

5.7.1 A competitor who experiences a handgun malfunction while responding 
to the “Make Ready” command, but prior to issuance of the “Start 
Signal”, is entitled to retire to repair his handgun without penalty, 
under the authority and supervision of the officiating Range Officer 
and subject to the provisions of Rule 5.7.5, Rule 8.3.1.1, and all other 
safety rules. Once the repairs have been completed (and the provisions 
of Rule 5.1.7 have been satisfied, if applicable), the competitor may 
return to attempt the course of fire, subject to scheduling as determined 
by the officiating Range Officer or Range Master.

[Ck867]

Thanks!

[jstoos]

If you don't have a rule book you should ask around and find someone with extras. When I get done working a major match I will keep the rule books from my stage and give them to people at my home club need 1.

[ChuckS]

https://www.uspsa.org/uspsa-rules.php