rtr Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Can anyone either link me to a digital copy of whatever rules were in effect in 2006 or tell me what the official range commands were at that time? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Pretty much the same as we have now, except it was always "Load and Make Ready" (even on unloaded starts), and "If clear, hammer down, holster" for all firearms. Revo shooters and RO's of revo shooters knew that meant just close the cylinder and holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Was "if clear, slide forward, hammer down holster" ever a range command? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode1337 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Old folks at my club have always used "slide, hammer, holster" for their stuff. But they're mainly IDPA folks, and I believe that's a derivation of their rules. It's been a nuisance training myself out of the bad habits they've taught me since I've started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, rtr said: Was "if clear, slide forward, hammer down holster" ever a range command? 'slide forward' was used but I don't believe it was ever an ófficial' range command in IPSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTerry Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 There is a collection of the older IPSC rules at http://ipsc.invisionzone.com/topic/18127-old-ipsc-competition-rules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Here is a copy of the 2004 USPSA rulebook. The next one was published in 2008. "Slide forward" isn't in there. Nor is "Shooter Ready". ETA: This was the last combined USPSA-IPSC rulebook 2004_USPSA_IPSC_Handgun.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schutzenmeister Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 The "if clear" language was added around the time you specify to clarify it is ultimately the shooter's responsibility to ensure his gun is empty at the end of the course of fire. Prior to that there was the occasional DRL who, upon having an AD during that process, would try to assign blame to the RO for having erred on telling them the gun was clear and issuing a range command telling the shooter to pull the trigger. This was ALWAYS a BS defense, but it nevertheless gained traction. Accordingly, the sport (both here in the US and internationally) added the "if clear" language to unmistakenly put the onus on the shooter where it rightfully belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I went through my first RO class in the mid to late 90s. Saying the S word, as in Slide, was considered a bad thing and not in the rulebooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 When I hear "shooter ready", that tells me I am dealing with an amateur. The "slide forward" is a current command under IDPA, probably just because "not USPSA". Here are all their commands: 2.12.1 Range Is Hot - Eyes & Ears 2.12.2 Load and Make Ready 2.12.3 Are You Ready? 2.12.4 Standby 2.12.8 If Finished, Unload and Show Clear 2.12.9 If Clear, Slide Forward or Close Cylinder 2.12.10 Pull the Trigger 2.12.11 Holster 2.12.12 Range is Clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 How about, “give me a nod when ready.” Shooter ready.” Then in a quieter voice, “shooter indicates ready” likes he’s letting everybody else know. Where does this stuff come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, OPENB said: How about, “give me a nod when ready.” Shooter ready.” Then in a quieter voice, “shooter indicates ready” likes he’s letting everybody else know. Where does this stuff come from? Old steel challenge commands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Huh. I’ve heard it too many times in different places for it to be regional. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Don't forget the last item: brassers, tapers, steel setters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 What about, "Let er rip, tater chip" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Had an old timer used to use "shut it" , "shoot it" and "put it away" He wondered why the CRO's and RM's used to speak to him after the match about it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Gas ‘em up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Stoke it up and make it lethal, cowboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Fondle and make deadly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagellord Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 hours ago, PatJones said: Fondle and make deadly.... Wait which hobby are we talking about here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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