Jesse Tischauser Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Rather than hunting down all 20 variations of the 3 gun rules I figured it would be quicker to ask. What is the rule on removing bipods stage-to-stage? I am assuming you can take it off when not needed and put it on when you do Also can the bipod be open at the buzzer or do the legs need to be folded up or does it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-Bros_JLR Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 From what I saw at the A1 USPSA MG match, bipods were allowed to be taken on/off depending on the stage and they had to start collapsed/folded. Also, bipod should not contact the ground in front of any fault line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebraman Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I looked in the latest Multi-gun rules and the rifle rules. This is what it says this about bipods: 5.1.10.1 Chokes, slings, bi-pods, monopods, ammo/mag holders, and flashlights may be added or removed at any time during the match, providing that they are allowed in the competitor’s division. I could not find any reference to this in the Muli-gun rules. As far as whether or not you can have the bipod deployed, I could not find any reference to this in the Multi-gun addendum to the rules. If you look at the USPSA Rifle rules, it says: 8.2.6 Bi-pods must be folded; slings must be in the carry condition (not looped around elbows, etc.) at the start of every string or stage unless otherwise specified in the stage description Z Edited November 30, 2011 by Zebraman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Can't think of a match that does not allow the bipod to be mounted or unmounted each stage as needed. As a matter of fact you can start with the bipod and remove it midstage if you want, (larue mount with a split ring works wonders). As for the legs IME it varies match to match and even RO to RO. As of late more and more are allowing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) IPSC allows you to start with bipods extended, unless other specified... Is there a reason USPSA chose to not allow this? I was curious enough to look up rules for one non-USPSA match (SMM3G): Explicitly permitted acts include installing or removing support devices(e.g. bipods), slings and other minor accessories (e.g. scope covers). 5.2.2.1 Supporting devices (e.g. bipods) are permitted, and may begin any stage folded or deployed at the participant’s discretion. Edited December 1, 2011 by gose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsydlooknin75 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Jesse just tie a piece of paracord between the legs that is ling enough for the legs to fully extend. When the buzzer goes off grab the cord and pull. Legs are now deployed. Another little trick is to turn the legs around so the controllable are facing the shooter and not the other way around so you can't see what you are doing. Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Slight thread drift (sorry Jesse), can noveske K9 be added and removed per stage? How about in TacOptics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Slight thread drift (sorry Jesse), can noveske K9 be added and removed per stage? How about in TacOptics? Yes on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I am not complaining because I shoot open, but I have wondered why its ok to remove and re install a bi pod but its not ok to switch optics or say add and remove a 3x magnifier depending on the stage. It seems it would be more consistent if your rifle had to have everything attached to it throughout the match. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Because a bipod is viewed as an accessory...like a sling. Whereas an optic is viewed as a component of the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Because a bipod is viewed as an accessory...like a sling. Whereas an optic is viewed as a component of the gun. That makes sense. I just did not know the reasoning before. Thanks. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 I am not complaining because I shoot open, but I have wondered why its ok to remove and re install a bi pod but its not ok to switch optics or say add and remove a 3x magnifier depending on the stage. It seems it would be more consistent if your rifle had to have everything attached to it throughout the match. Pat Open should mean Open to do what you want other than bring 8 guns to choose from IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I am not complaining because I shoot open, but I have wondered why its ok to remove and re install a bi pod but its not ok to switch optics or say add and remove a 3x magnifier depending on the stage. It seems it would be more consistent if your rifle had to have everything attached to it throughout the match. Pat Open should mean Open to do what you want other than bring 8 guns to choose from IMHO. that would be trooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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