allowing you to break the rule if you aren't a conscientious gun handler isn't the same as inviting.
I wish more matches weren't so "overprotective mom" about putting barrels and noshoots anywhere someone might see a target at 182 degrees.
It'd make for better muzzle discipline from shooters.
I discuss and argue this every time we set up our local match, 2 per month. Match director is always doing what he can to eliminate someone breaking the 180. My personal feeling and thought is, when do you put responsibility on the shooter. We are running around with loaded firearms and should maintain muzzle control. If you make the stages 180 proof you do nothing to help a shooter maintain conscience muzzle control. I see the varied view points in the thread but in my opinion making a stage 180 proof does a disservice to the shooters
My First DQ-2017 texas open
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I discuss and argue this every time we set up our local match, 2 per month. Match director is always doing what he can to eliminate someone breaking the 180. My personal feeling and thought is, when do you put responsibility on the shooter. We are running around with loaded firearms and should maintain muzzle control. If you make the stages 180 proof you do nothing to help a shooter maintain conscience muzzle control. I see the varied view points in the thread but in my opinion making a stage 180 proof does a disservice to the shooters