japarker82 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Is it legal to use a magazine to activate a stomp box or other prop? If not, please note the rule thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Quite legal, and done frequently, as long as it’s not specifically written that you must use your foot. Edited May 10, 2021 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Ammo Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Yep, I've seen it done many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Also seen mag thrown and miss activator, then have to step on it . Funny’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Yes and they are often epic fails to watch. Edited May 10, 2021 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETim Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Our commercially made stomp boxes would need a crate of mags dumped on them to activate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerjd Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 10 hours ago, NETim said: Our commercially made stomp boxes would need a crate of mags dumped on them to activate. This is why it's funny to watch. Because it's almost never a serious competitor that try it and it becomes a very epic fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 This ranks right up there with making GM by repeating classifiers a bazillion times. Eventually it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 You guys just need to work on your aim. Just dryfire it until it becomes second nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas H Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 12 hours ago, Bakerjd said: This is why it's funny to watch. Because it's almost never a serious competitor that try it and it becomes a very epic fail. I dunno---I've seen Manny Bragg do it several times in situations in which he thought it could save him time, and repeatedly succeed. I do agree that most people doing it end up screwing it up, or having it take more time anyway. It's legal, so it is all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Even if it works, saving time on one prop on one stage won't make you a better shooter. And if you're a contender, you will only try it if it won't cost you extra time in case you miss. But it's always fun when people try different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71Commander Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 7:51 AM, EEH said: Also seen mag thrown and miss activator, then have to step on it . Funny’s I've done that as well as do a reload next to the box before engaging array and have the mag hit the pressure pad for a premature activation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 What I want to know is if anyone has ever done it and saved enough time to win a major, that is the only way I could see even trying it. I damn sure wouldn't through a 150 dollar mag to win a local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I don't recall if he won his division (may have?), but Blake Miguez pulled a move with activating one of 3 activators by throwing a magazine at it in the 2004 Area 4 match. IIRC, there were 3 clamshells activated by 3 stomp pads. Some ran it 'straight up' while he decided to use a mag on one of the 3. It created a huge controversy at the time and was even written up in FrontSight. Unfortunately the link to the video is now a 404. Maybe somebody has another source? Here's a thread with a video of Manny Bragg using a magazine to activate a pad at the 2011 nationals (looks like Las Vegas). His smooth move comes at 0:20 in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Oh! I just noticed the 2nd thread I linked also has the video of Blake's run at that Area 4 match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClangClang Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Just did this at a match 3 weeks ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/COWrInnDe2-/ It got a good laugh out of the squad and worked pretty well. Had the fastest time on the stage within my classification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/22/2021 at 11:59 PM, ClangClang said: It got a good laugh out of the squad and worked pretty well. Had the fastest time on the stage within my classification. That one didn't save you time and looked like it was just for fun. Like most of the magazine activations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClangClang Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, IVC said: That one didn't save you time and looked like it was just for fun. Like most of the magazine activations... It was definitely just for fun but I do think it saved about a half second. Otherwise, when you approached the port you had to knock it open and wait for it to fall before acquiring sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I can’t see me doing that at $150.00 bucks each for my mags. I’ll use my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 2:59 AM, ClangClang said: Just did this at a match 3 weeks ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/COWrInnDe2-/ It got a good laugh out of the squad and worked pretty well. Had the fastest time on the stage within my classification. Post match DQ for illegal holster rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, waktasz said: Post match DQ for illegal holster rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japarker82 Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 11 hours ago, waktasz said: Post match DQ for illegal holster rig Please explain! I’m curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Tie down rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japarker82 Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 11 hours ago, rishii said: Tie down rig The tie down is legal. Thigh rigs generally are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 5.2.7 Competitors must not be permitted to commence a course of fire wearing: 5.2.7.1 A shoulder holster or “tie-down” rig (visible or otherwise), except as specified in Rule 5.2.8. 5.2.8 allows it for full time LEOs. Definition: Tie-down rig A holster where any part is strapped or rigidly attached to a competitor’s leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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