Hmmmmmm... applying current rules ?
I haven't answered any of this type of question for a while.... but I recon that this case has its merits.
Until the IYAFUASC process is completed in all parts, then the competitor is still within his rights to engage targets, (and even more within his rights if the process hasn't even been started) and as far as I can see.... it hadn't.
So I'm realy inclined to start wondering as to if 8.6.3 should apply.
"In the event that inadvertent contact from the Range Officer or another external influence.................................. however, the provisions of section 10.3 may still apply"
Thats a MAY
So In light of the story as we / I have it...
11.1.2 "Appeals arising from a disqualification for a safty infraction will only be accepted to determine whether exceptional circumstances warrent reconsideration of the match disqualification, However the commission of the infraction as described by the Range Officer is not subject to challenge or appeal"
Did the AD happen.... yes, are there exceptional circumstances.... yes. should 10.3 apply... no
DQ... nope !
If in an arbitration of this, and with the facts being as in this thread....
I would vote for reinstatement. (But I think that by now, the hour has passed)
"Risk Assessment".. windows fall if you let go of the rope !.. As it was the end of the stage, the RO should take control of window and get shooter to back up before lowering the window and starting the IYAFUASC process ?
Neck on choping block time...
IMHO The design or briefing of this section of the stage was an event waiting to happen, and due to poor stage management........ it did !