New to the forum. Long time listener, first time caller.
My question, and surprise that no one has asked this question is....
Per the rule is states
2.5 Unloading/Loading Station
2.5.1 If it is possible that some competitors arriving at a range where a
USPSA match is being held may be in possession of a loaded firearm
on their person (e.g. law enforcement officers, persons duly authorized
to carry a loaded firearm, etc.), match organizers should provide an
Unloading/Loading Station to enable such competitors to safely unload
their firearms prior to entering the range, and to safely load their
firearms again on departure from the range. The Unloading/Loading
Station should be conveniently located outside the entrance to the range
(or outside the portion of the range allocated to the USPSA match), it
should be clearly sign-marked and it must include a suitable impact
zone.
2.5.2 Where no Unloading/Loading station is provided, a competitor who
arrives at a match in possession of a loaded firearm and proceeds
immediately to a match official for the express purpose of safely
unloading the firearm shall not be subject to disqualification per the
provisions of Rule 10.5.13.
What is this if possible stuff? Of course it's possible! In fact it's very close to being impossible to have people show up at a gun range not carrying a loaded firearm.
Why, is this not standard at matches to have a place where you can safely unload a loaded firarm?
Granted I have only shot at 3 different clubs, but to my knowledge not a single one had a station to undload a loaded firearm.
This seams crazy to me, and ignoring a giant elephant in the room.
