As my 1st major match to RO is coming up soon, I have some questions that, albeit seem obvious to some, would help me in preparing for the match.
1. Do you have the rules memorized (or at least the big ones, ch. 10 for example)?
Scenario: Something happens during the COF (breaking the 180 let's say). You say "STOP!" to the shooter, "Unload, and show clear...If clear, hammer down and holster." After this, the shooter asks why you stopped him. Do you cite the Rule # right there on the spot? or do you say, "you broke the plane of the 180, hold on let me look up the actual rule#"?
2. If a shooter during the COF has a squib, what are the immediate commands I should give? 5.7.7 just says that I'm supposed to take whatever steps I deem necessary to return the range to a safe condition. Does that include "Stop!", "Unload and show clear?" (clearly he couldn't do that). Do you have the other RO record the time at that moment or wait until the gun is cleared? 5.7.7 also says I'm supposed to inspect the gun, do I ask for the gun right then and there when the shooter stopped?
I just don't want to seem unsure of myself after making a call.
(maybe I'll just keep score this time )