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    Accountant resigns over $144,000 in missing receipts

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    I don't post much anymore because there's too much twaddle here.

    USPSA management reminds me of a few of the investment bankers I worked with in the past -- they couldn't manage their way out of a paper-sack. Just because USPSA HQ's mis-steps don't affect the operations of local clubs, that does not mean everything is copacetic. Not sure whether there's duplicity or just mere incompetence within the organization. Nonetheless, from an outsider's vantage point, there is something amiss with this soap-opera -- any competent manager can see it.

    Hammer Following on TS

    in CZ

    Posted

    Alma,

    If you continue to experience problems, PM me. I'm pretty sure I know what's causing it and have first-hand experience with the situation.

    thanks for the advice and help. It's all cleaned out now as well. There were a few brass shavings and the like back there so it's possible that a small piece of something was making it worse. I will test fire once more before moving forward.

    Virginia Count Stage Penalties

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    garp...you'll often hear or read the term "fail to engage" within the USPSA community; however, such a phrase does not exist. The appropriate phrase is "...fails to shoot...". See Rule 9.5.7.

    This is off topic some, but in the original statement, the word "engaged" was brought up. I looked in the index and glossary out of curiosity and did not find it defined. Is "shooting" at a target considered engaged with or without a least one hit, or just simply pointing the gun at the target area, as was stated before the jams, considered "engaging?"

    I still working on trying to learn the rules...

    Thanx

    Virginia Count Stage Penalties

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    Thanks for weighing in. My question is not centered around the extra shots/hits, it's regarding whether is an additional procedural penalty for not following the procedure, which I do not believe there is. The additional "procedural" penalty would thus double-penalize the shooter -- not something we want.

    Think of it as two separate things. Those things that happen during shooting and those that happen during scoring.

    Shooting: If the stage is 12 shots and you take 13, then there is one procedural for taking an extra shot. It doesn't matter where that shot goes or what it hits. You can only have 12 and you took 13.

    Scoring: If the stage description says you can only have two shots on a target and there are three on one, then that's a penalty. You would get this same penalty even if you only took 12 shots but put three on one target and one on another.

    So, it's not a double penalty. It's two penalties because it's breaking two different rules.

    Virginia Count Stage Penalties

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    aztecdriver -- thanks for the input. Rule 9.4.5 addresses the penalties associated with both extra shots/hits. I think that's pretty straight-forward. In short, I didn't think there would be any additional procedural penalty for taking extra shots, which would already be penalized under 9.4.5.1.

    High Lord -- Good reference. Thanks.

    Virginia Count Stage Penalties

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    Context:

    Rule 9.4.5 stipulates the penalties associated with extra shots and extra hits. Over the weekend, I heard someone mention that in addition to the penalties associated with 9.4.5, a procedural penalty is also assessed.

    Question:

    Does 10.1.1 apply to Virginia-count stages when a competitor fires extra shots/hits?

    10.1.1 Procedural penalties are imposed when a competitor fails to comply
    with procedures specified in a written stage briefing. The Range Officer
    imposing the procedural penalties must clearly record the number of
    penalties, and the reason why they were imposed, on the competitor’s
    score sheet.
    Supposition:
    10.1.1 is the only rule I can find that could possibly be applied to the above-mentioned situation. For Virginia-count stages, I thought 9.4.5 is a self-contained rule that governs all penalties in connection with extra shots/hits; thus, no other procedural penalties may be assessed.
    Thanks.

    CZ Mag basepads - Mec Gar Specifically

    in CZ

    Posted

    Interesting...neither sticks out pass the mag well. Both are actually flush with, or even recessed behind, the front strap of the gun. Here are a few pics for comparison. The other option would be the MecGar 17-rd plastic base pad.

    Check-out this linked write-up for comparison. http://www.wiilshoot.com/2014/01/cz-bootypads.html

    IMG_5243.jpg

    Another comparison thread with Springer Precision: http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=61174.0

    IMG_20140116_180040284_zpsinptikr3.jpg

    I have seen those base pads I feel they still stick out pretty far...does anyone have or seen the CZC idpa base pads...I wonder if the lip sticks out far on those

    RO Suspected of Cheating in USPSA Matches

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted · Edited by justaute

    -- I'm sure most A6 shooters are great people, not unlike those of USPSA membership.

    -- Given USPSA's current management structure and remuneration, I wouldn't even begin to consider running.

    Watching a few kids from my alma mater competing at the US Track & Field Championship on TV...I threw javelin in college and played/coached volleyball.

    The more I think about and play my other sports, the more disappointed I am about the game of USPSA. To be fair, in the 3 years since I shot my first USPSA match, I have met some great people. However, watching from the sidelines of how USPSA manages this organization has really changed the way I view USPSA. Having advised, invested, and operated large companies, I do see the potential of this organization. Alas, the combination of this cheating scandal, underwhelming experience at 2013 Production Nations, and deficient USPSA administration, leaves me aghast.

    USPSA really is a fun, addicting game. It's a volunteer-sport, but it doesn't mean it can't be professionally operated. At our local matches, I try to help as much as possible, from helping set-up/-down to designing stages. If USPSA turns-out to be basically just a collection of local shooting evens to satisfy people who own firearms, then that's ok. If we want USPSA to be more expansive than that, well, I truly believe meaningful changes need to be made.

    Having read many of the postings on A6's FB page, and a few others, makes me wonder whether there are capable professionals within our community who'd be willing to help. There were certainly a lot of unprofessional, un-civil postings in connection with the cheating scandal.

    "Sometimes, incompetence is useful. It helps you keep an open mind."

    Now I don't know if all that we have read is from A6 members. Some folks like to invoke a riot here and there. But I can assure you most like 97% of A6 are really some of the best people you will ever meet. Just thinking sounds like you may be a strong canadate. Hint, hint. Lol

    RO Suspected of Cheating in USPSA Matches

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted · Edited by justaute

    Watching a few kids from my alma mater competing at the US Track & Field Championship on TV...I threw javelin in college and played/coached volleyball.

    The more I think about and play my other sports, the more disappointed I am about the game of USPSA. To be fair, in the 3 years since I shot my first USPSA match, I have met some great people. However, watching from the sidelines of how USPSA manages this organization has really changed the way I view USPSA. Having advised, invested, and operated large companies, I do see the potential of this organization. Alas, the combination of this cheating scandal, underwhelming experience at 2013 Production Nations, and deficient USPSA administration, leaves me aghast.

    USPSA really is a fun, addicting game. It's a volunteer-sport, but it doesn't mean it can't be professionally operated. At our local matches, I try to help as much as possible, from helping set-up/-down to designing stages. If USPSA turns-out to be basically just a collection of local shooting evens to satisfy people who own firearms, then that's ok. If we want USPSA to be more expansive than that, well, I truly believe meaningful changes need to be made.

    Having read many of the postings on A6's FB page, and a few others, makes me wonder whether there are capable professionals within our community who'd be willing to help. There were certainly a lot of unprofessional, un-civil postings in connection with the cheating scandal.

    "Sometimes, incompetence is useful. It helps you keep an open mind."

    RO Suspected of Cheating in USPSA Matches

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted · Edited by justaute

    I think we've deviated from the pith of this thread.

    That said, Doodie forum has its value(s). If you can put up with crass, foul language, and surly attitude, it's fine. I was a member of Doodie v.1, but have not registered for its latest incarnation. I don't think it's a particularly helpful place for people just starting. Although I don't subscribe to the styles of many Doodie members, the forum does provide a place to vent and to "freely" express your views. To each's own.

    Clearly, we need to give Doodie members credit for uncovering (assuming they did) the +2 issue and highlighting it publicly. Even though I don't care of the invective used by a few Doodie members on FB, that's a different matter.

    RO Suspected of Cheating in USPSA Matches

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    Should a complete restructuring is needed, which requires a full-time president, then the renumeration package should also be adjusted.

    yah...don't do that. It's not worth it. Unless, you can do both.


    I would never do both, I think the membership deserves more than a part-time position. USPSA needs a top-down overhaul and that's going to take a significant commitment from the President.

    RO Suspected of Cheating in USPSA Matches

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    yah...don't do that. It's not worth it. Unless, you can do both.

    Paul...we'll remember. If there's something I can do right now, I would.

    The bigger question is...will we have competent candidates?

    Are you going to run? :devil:

    Hopefully everyone will remember all this when the next election cycles through.

    I'm thinking about it.... The salary is a bit of an issue for me, I would have to quit my job so I could devote all the time that the position requires and if what I have heard of the salary (about 50K) is accurate then it amounts to a significant pay cut for me.

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