StefVanHauwe
-
Posts
657 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Profiles
Events
Store
Posts posted by StefVanHauwe
-
-
Mags that are dropped onto the floor, both on indoor and outdoor ranges, during training and matches I make it a habit to use the mag brush to clean the inside and a cloth for the outside. So far no issues.
-
-
11 hours ago, jimbullet said:
This has been invaluable. Got to the range and tested this out and my shots have become tighter especially with my controlled pairs. The pressure of my shooting hand appears to be loosening and has become inconsistent so with this, I got a bit more focused on the grip pressure not to let go immediately and holy moly, its like magic!
Super!
-
On 10/10/2023 at 8:18 PM, IVC said:
Since you're both European (and I grew up in Europe too, but have moved to the USA long time ago), I have a question about the local matches. Do you have a lot of L1 local matches that happen regularly (e.g., every weekend or every other weekend) and with large attendance?
The reason I'm asking is that in my area, Southern CA, we have a lot of matches and a lot of people shooting so our L1 matches provide a lot of training and a lot of variety of stages for getting experience. We even used to have a structure until a few years back too, with shooting through the windows and going through the doors. All of our local ROs have done hundreds and hundreds of shooters way before getting into the class. And all of us have seen many awkward retreating stages, multiple shooting plans where the RO has to move quickly, tight spaces around the walls and barrels, quiet PCCs and all the other tricky setups. Is it similar over there?
The vast majority of clubs in Belgium are on indoor range with relatively speaking limited floor space/aquipment. I'm in 2 different IPSC clubs. In each one we organize 1 L1 per month. Attendance ranges per month from 5 to max 13 participants (due to limited range size and size of the club). We usually shoot minimum 4 to max 7 stages per L1. Check out my latest L1 Match video on:
-
Check this video out:
-
One of my club OD shooters shoots the SPS VISTA BCN full black in 9mm major and is very pleased with the performance. No issues too date. He uses AGW Mags in the gun. They too perform great.
-
Cfr. my earlier post, over here we instruct the patchers, scorers and RO to visually verify the positioning of barricades, poppers, movers, target stands, etc. and to reset them in the clearly marked zones. Too date this works well and we rarely have these type of issues.
-
After going through the RO program in Belgium, I really like the format, since it provides an efficient mix of theory, practice and the start to grow your experience under controlled circumstances. What I also appreciate is that we can always contact our RO instructors for any questions or issues.
-
6 hours ago, dapribek said:
Congratulations!
Thanks!
-
10 hours ago, waktasz said:
You have to RO three Level-2 matches before becoming an RO?
So you are working those matches as a non-certified person? IPSC is weird.I can only speak for Belgium, not any other IPSC country. To be clear, I was never alone RO'ing, there was litterally always an accredited RO watching over me. I think it's a good system to put theory into practice under controlled conditions.
-
11 hours ago, Schutzenmeister said:
Outstanding ... Welcome to the fold, brother!
Thanks!
-
After a theoretical course, a practical course, a written and practical exam and RO'ing three Level 2-matches under the direct supervison of experienced RO's, today I finally passed and received my "RO Colours" and can officially join the league of RO's. I learned alot and know there so much more to learn in the near future. I'd like to thank the RO instructors of the BPSA, all the RO's of the different clubs that accepted and supported me RO'ing their matches, and last but not least my own clubs (SNPS & VDSZ) for their great support! See you soon at a match
-
-
-
I think it's very difficult to mathematically specify and quantify this, since there are so many variations possible. As a RO and RM you have to use the rule book and often times also your common sense. If there is really a critical displacement issue, if - most of the times unlikely - it is possible to have the squads who already shot it, reshoot it, but more logical would be to toss the stage out of the match.
-
In my recently followed IPSC RO Course I was referred to the "IPSC Range Master Guide" and specifically: "Range Equipment Failure", which depends on RO decision under Rule 4.3.1.6, mandatory under Rule 4.6.2, Rule 9.1.5.2 and Rule 9.1.6.2
For all our IPSC L2 matches the RM always marks the exact location of the start positions, barricades, target stands, popper locations, mounted targets with clearly marked chalk, ducttape, etc. The Scorer and RO verify the positions after every squad.
-
Are you shooting supported to eliminate shooter's errors as much as possible?
-
-
1 hour ago, Blackstone45 said:
Yes it was rolled back at the latest GA in Greece
Smart decision to roll back. Never understood why they prohibited it.
-
The advance of having a clone is that you don't need to make any other changes to your gear, especially during a match. The clone fits the holster, same for the mags that fit the gun and in the pouches.
-
Older video from ACG on comps en efficiency of chambers.
-
-
59 minutes ago, wtturn said:
Practical Shooting Training Group would be a good option for you.
Kita Busse also does great video performance analysis.
-
21 minutes ago, redbarron06 said:
One of the other things I noticed that that I am going for my middle magazine for reloads during matches. Not sure why all of my dry fire practice I am going for the front one (on center line) but then in matches I go for the middle? May just end up moving some stuff around on the belt.
I suggest the following technique: consistently use your weak hand and thumb to slide from the belly button just above the top of the belt towards your mag/mag pouch to the left. This way you go through the pouches in order, never missing one.
Strong hand thumb - ride the safety or the support hand?
in Handgun Techniques
Posted
IMO I don't think there is a one size fits all. Everything depends on the size of the shooter's hands/thumbs, the type and size of gun/grip, the grip angle the size/angle and placement of the thumb safety and actucal grip onto the gun. Most of the competitors in my clubs ride the thumb safety, but not everyone. I think the advantages are twofold: you get a higher grip and you decrease the chance of accidentally activating the thumb safety whilst shooting.