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    2012 Single Stack Nationals

    in USPSA Nationals

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    I was wondering why the boy did not arb. As a range master you should have not told the boy anything like that. At his age, he would have seen you as a person of power and influence and being upset I am sure didn't help. It was his choice to make with out any guidance and with 3 people willing to stand up and state what they saw he should have arb'd it, if for no other reason he would have left the match feeling like everything that could have been done, was done. Shooting doesn't make him a man and he would see you as a boy would. He is a boy with a 12 year old maturity level, shooter or not. I think a lot of things went wrong for that kid, and I hope this doesn't keep him from hitting the range again soon.

    I was not there.. so all I can state is what I heard. I heard the r/o asked if the safety was on, the boy looks at the gun and replies, yes it is on. Was it verified, I do not know. But a couple of guys that said they saw the whole thing said the safety was on. Again, I was not there.

    Correction: One was Dq'd while still under the make ready. Several people that witnessed this were talking about it. And I heard the whole thing is on video but I doubt we see it. Too bad no one helped the boy arb it.

    There were a couple of DQ's for setting your loaded gun down on the table starts with no safety on, but they were dq'd after MR and before start signal

    What is the difference? Did the boy set the gun down on the table without the safety applied?

    The CRO for the stage stated the safety was off and was 100% sure he made the correct call. That was good enough for me. Going to arbitration would have just added to the shooters grief and cost him $100. As I told him, use it as a learning experience.

    2012 Single Stack Nationals

    in USPSA Nationals

    Posted

    I was not there.. so all I can state is what I heard. I heard the r/o asked if the safety was on, the boy looks at the gun and replies, yes it is on. Was it verified, I do not know. But a couple of guys that said they saw the whole thing said the safety was on. Again, I was not there.

    Correction: One was Dq'd while still under the make ready. Several people that witnessed this were talking about it. And I heard the whole thing is on video but I doubt we see it. Too bad no one helped the boy arb it.

    There were a couple of DQ's for setting your loaded gun down on the table starts with no safety on, but they were dq'd after MR and before start signal

    What is the difference? Did the boy set the gun down on the table without the safety applied?

    2012 Single Stack Nationals

    in USPSA Nationals

    Posted

    Correction: One was Dq'd while still under the make ready. Several people that witnessed this were talking about it. And I heard the whole thing is on video but I doubt we see it. Too bad no one helped the boy arb it.

    It was an interesting weekend.

    It was on Friday

    Sara subminor with the same ammo she used at Area 1 that went 130pf

    Manny struggle all day with mag problems was painful to watch

    there was also an interesting ruling on a popper issue that resulted in a reshoot

    There were a couple of DQ's for setting your loaded gun down on the table starts with no safety on, but they were dq'd after MR and before start signal

    Sponsorships?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    I believe that our juniors are extremely important and I try to get the local ones I know support because I know they are our future. In a dying sport we need all the new talent we can get. These kids are important and I hope everyone realizes the value in supporting them so that they can continue to flourish in what is realistically a small subculture among sports.

    I agree, but will also have to add my 2 cents, that all juniors are not created equal. What one junior may or may not get is not based on their skill set it seems more relevence is placed on gender. There are very good juniors that have obvisous talent both male and female but more help seems to go to the girls. I applaud anyone willing to help ALL the kids out. Just wish all the kids got equal treatment. I know the juniors who you have helped Pinman and I applaud you sir those are some pretty awesome boys.

    New Shooter

    in Para

    Posted

    Yes, I heard it was Lee Wills. What makes this so remarkable is Lee has some sort of hand disability and some how fought through that to make B class in Single Stack, at 11. I will look to Para for my next guns based on this new information. Congrats PARA, a very nice show of support to a most worthy young man.

    Did he set a record?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

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    A post I read this morning, and wondering if anyone in the inner circles of USPSA can answer this questioin: Did the 11 year old that made B class in Single Stack, set a record? I am sure it has been done in the Open division, what about on iron?

    Super congratulations to my good buddy Lee Wills for earning B class in Single Stack! Lee is a great young man who has worked extremely hard to overcome adversity to achieve his goals. You are an inspiration Lee!!

    New Junior in Revo

    in Revolver Forum

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    Just got a call from Jesse, the excitement of a boy, young man, on Christmas morning is what it's all about. For those of you who have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Jesse, or his younger brother Lee yet, you will soon enough. These are fine boys that are the future of our sport. Led by a mom and dad that support them, and all the fine people in our sport that are always willing to help out, these boys will be on top some day. Finally we have someone to make Mr. Lentz look over his shoulder at. As we all get older, Jesse will just get better. Jesse will be making his revo debut at Sir Walter this coming Saturady, in honor of such a festive event, I invite ALL revo shooters in the SC/NC/VA area to join us on the REVO Squad. Yes it may be cold, but you will have a chance to say you shot with a future National champ at his first revo match, that's like having a Mickey Mantle rookie baseball card!!!!!!!!!!! If only our leader OTIS could make the trip, free room and board and beer for you Cliff at our house, Merry Christmas to all

    Agree with John Z on this, if you have not had the pleasure to meet these boys, you should. They have been raised correctly, they are polite and humble on the range. They are in my opinion the epitone of what is so good about our sport, these juniors are the future and these guys represent our sport well. Congrats to you Jesse and welcome. Look forward to seeing you some when the season starts again.

    Thank you Cliff Walsh

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Those boys of yours are worth helping out mam... They are our future. They are both respectful on the range and safe. They are sure fun to watch as brother competitors, kinda warms the heart. Kudo's to you Cliff for helping our sport by helping a junior.

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