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    DQing a New Shooter...What would you do?

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    At any of our matches that have new shooters, I go over the common causes for DQs (muzzle, finger, dropped gun, sweeping, ND) and how to avoid them. Had a new shooter show up late and they let him in so I did an abbreviated safety briefing for him during which I covered muzzle, finger, and sweeping but didn't mention dropping the gun.

    Didn't realize he was a left handed shooter and the guys out front sold him a right handled holster. Very first time up to the line he drew his gun, went to transfer it to his left hand and dropped it. I was saying Stop as he bent over to pick it up but he still got it and then stopped.

    I felt bad for him but he was DQ'd. I did have the guys out front refund his entry fee and refund his holster but I couldn't let him continue. I don't think he has been back.

    Apex usb

    in S&W (M&P, etc)

    Posted

    one of my 9 Pros originally felt like it had 2 trigger pulls...one to move the striker block and another to drop the sear. The USB made a huge difference with that one and has helped some with all the rest.

    Fort Benning 3-Gun 2013!

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

    Posted

    I can't seem to find my Leupold Mark 4 spotting scope with Manfrotto tripod and head. I believe I left it at Stage 1 of SE3Gun. If anyone has seen it PLEASE send me a note or call 217-972-9958. Thanks, Joe

    I have some great news! My Leupold spotting scope will be hand delivered to me next week from Legion to Rockcastle Sniper Match. The honest actions of the people in our shooting sports speaks chapters. Thanks to the SE3gun staff!

    I worked stage 1 and never saw it. I am glad it is getting back to you. Please post the honest person that is taking care of it, they deserve recognition.

    We delivered several things to Lost-and-found but they were mostly chamber flags. I'm keeping Pat's hat. After a few staples and a couple of zip ties, it fits just fine! :o

    Pinetucky 3-Gun 3/17/12 - Augusta, GA

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

    Posted · Edited by High Lord Gomer

    Scores posted to: http://csrapistol.com/MultiGun/Pinetucky_3gun_113013.htm

    Thanks to everyone who came out. It makes it so much easier and more enjoyable when everyone helps and they certainly did today.

    A special thanks to Mark, Mark, Dewey, and Tommy for setting up stages yesterday.

    Jimmy, please let Jack and Lynwood know where the scores are.

    I look forward to hearing how the Charleston match goes tomorrow!

    Pinetucky 3-Gun 3/17/12 - Augusta, GA

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

    Posted

    All of Pinetucky's USPSA scores since I started doing them in 2008 are on: http://www.csrapistol.com/USPSA/uspsa_scores.htm

    The last 3 years are also on the USPSA website: http://www.uspsa.org/uspsa-display-match-results-listing.php?club=ga24&club2=&year=2013

    For the last 3 years we have been having a 3-gun match the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I undertsand if others also take advantage of being off work Friday to setup for a Saturday match.

    Mark came out and setup for our 3 gun today, will shoot it tomorrow, will go to Charleston to shoot their match Sunday, then down to Ft. Benning next week for their 3-gun. The only uncertainty is if his key will still fit the lock when he gets home. :)

    I wish I could make the match in Charleston Sunday but I'll be lucky if I can walk tomorrow night. Sunday I also need to load up for FB3G.

    It isn't completely up to date but I did try to put together a list of matches in driving distance from AUgusta: http://csrapistol.com/Matches.htm

    Classifier Gamer Question on CM 99-06 Toe The Line

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted · Edited by High Lord Gomer

    I see nothing that would imply that the shooter should start in or out of the shooting area, so I would say that either is acceptable. I consider this much like the difference between having a starting position that mandates, "hands touching wall" instead of "hands touching Xs on wall". If specific direction is not given then some freedom of placement is given and should be expected.

    If the wording included something like, "Upon signal enter shooting area and..." then that would have implied starting outside. As it is written, nothing implies in nor out.

    What should I have done?

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    I can't find any written justification for it but when I witnessed the RM coming to score a pulled target at the Nationals a few years ago the (C?)RO started explaining his reasoning and was told (I think by the shooter) that the RM was there to score the target and just the target, not to listen to his reasoning. The RO did shut up at that point implying that the target should be scored on its own appearance without explanations.

    I also find nothing that states that the scoring of a target is something from which the general peasantry should be excluded. To the contrary, 9.6.1 provides:

    9.6.1 After the Range Officer has declared “Range is Clear”, the competitor or their delegate will be allowed to accompany the official responsible for scoring to verify the scoring.

    Was i right in asking for the MD to adjust the steel?

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted · Edited by High Lord Gomer

    The closest reference i could find for that, other than calibration, was 8.7.4:

    Altering stage props, targets or any other part of a COF without the approval of a Range Officer, or setting, resetting or activating moving targets on a COF identified as “Closed” or “Off Limits” will be subject to the provisions of Section 10.6.

    That implies that any RO has the ability to set or approve the setting of a target.

    When it comes to actually calibrating steel poppers, that is the job of the RM (frequently the same person at a local match).

    DQ or not...

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    In a previous thread, it was noted that any match official can issue the DQ.

    As MD, RM, CRO, and Senior Stapler at one of our recent matches I DQ'd myself after I finished a stage where several members of the gallery (2 first time competitors and their spouses) said that I broke the 180 as I backed up and rounded a barrel. I didn't *think* I had broken the 180 but the guy who was filling in as RO was in the wrong position to see and I was pushing the envelope on that run. I certainly don't want new competitors thinking that "As long as the RO doesn't see it it is OK".

    At our Level 1 matches everyone is a match official (they all help RO, score, and reset). If anyone gets a gun pointed at them I want them yelling STOP.

    Gun shop experts and their quotes

    in Humor

    Posted

    At a recently opened Sportsman's Warehouse in Aiken, SC they had one set of ammo reserved for those buying a gun and another set that was available to anyone. I can't fault them reserving some ammo for gun buyers because who would want to buy a gun and not be able to at least get a box or two of ammo with it.

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