Strong Hand... but what do do with the other hand\arm?

[Peter Farquharson]

IPSC Rule (Jan 2012) 10.2.8 states..

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However, the procedural penalty will be applied on a "per shot fired" basis when a competitor uses the other hand or arm to:

10.2.8.1 support the handgun or the stipulated wrist or arm while firing shots.

10.2.8.2 increase stability on the ground, a barricade or another prop while firing shots.

What's your call, and why....

Competitor on both knees, butt on heels shooting under a table strong hand only.. weak arm running along side of body, elbow is at waist, hand is at knee.. but clearly NOT touching the ground..

- can inward pressure be applied with the arm?

- can the hand be pointed towards the knee, or must It be facing out?

- how is this different than bracing the weak hand against your chest or waist, perhaps even clutching your belt?

Thks!

Edited September 16, 2014 by Peter Farquharson

[frag316]

I'd say they can do whatever they want when their arm is touching their bodies--their body is not a prop, a barricade, nor is it the ground.

[not4you2know]

I'd say they can do whatever they want when their arm is touching their bodies--their body is not a prop, a barricade, nor is it the ground.

+1

The intent of the rules is to not brace shooting arm with anything when doing SH/WH only shooting. Everything else is far game.

[Steve RA]

Weak hand does seem to make it a "far" game !