dfwmiket Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I've been RO'ing for a few months now, since taking Troy's class. I had to DQ my first shooter today. Worst part is it's a great friend too! Rules are rules, of course, so I did what I had to do....... but it sure didn't feel good to do it. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 A good friend of mine, bobert1, had to DQ someone a month ago at the Ohio Sectionals. He felt bad at first, but you've got to remember that it wasn't you that DQ'd the shooter, rather it was the shooter. BTW-You RO's do a fantastic job! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerjg Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 i dont think it should ever be something that is fun, but it is nessisary. I havent had to do it yet, hope i never do. but if it comes down to it i will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 IT does not matter how long you have been a RO , it still hurts to DQ someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwmiket Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 I enjoy RO'ing.......kinda feels like giving back a little bit to the sport. I find it fun, since I get to interact with all the shooters and such... It just sucked today when I had to do the DQ action. I appreciate any and all people who help--setup, tear down, scorekeep, etc. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) I've been RO'ing for a few months now, since taking Troy's class.I had to DQ my first shooter today. Worst part is it's a great friend too! Rules are rules, of course, so I did what I had to do....... but it sure didn't feel good to do it. -Mike Yep, it's painful to DQ someone. I know there were a few spots yesterday where you needed to watch the 180. Do you remember which stage and what was the safety violation? Edited November 12, 2006 by joseywales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwmiket Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 Yeah...the one where you started at one end, ran backwards, hit port in middle, and then finished on other side. No problems on the one where we laid the markers down for the 180 on our squad...just one of those unfortunate times when the shooters feet worked faster than the brain. I know a lot of us don't practice moving backwards, and this is an example of why it isn't a bad idea to add it to your routine. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 The pain of DQing someone is about 1/1000th the pain of someone being shot. You did the right thing. The ONLY reason our sport is allowed to go on is because it is so darn safe. Never compromise that. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgnoyes Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Well, think of it this way. You didn't DQ the competitor. Rather, the competitor DQ'ed himself by doing whatever it was. You were just there to call him on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 The first person to DQ himself while I was ROing after I got certified was in a Level II state match. Unfortunately there is a first for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Worst part of being an R.O. is having to issue a D.Q. Luckily, my first two D.Q.s were dropped, loaded guns (race holsters & either turn and draw or seated start). At least they were obvious ones. Its the call on a 180 break that I really dread. D.Q.s suck any way you slice them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 D.Q.s suck any way you slice them. Amen. When they stop 'sucking' for an RO it's time to put down the timer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwat Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I'm not an RO yet, but was DQ'd once. I broke the 180, plain and simple. I guess my feet went a little faster than the gun. The RO was attentive and caught my screw up = no one got hurt. The rules are there for a reason. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Well I DQ'd today and was being run by a real good friend. I had and AD and jsut agreed with him went and put up my stuff and ROed the rest of the match. It has either happened or will happen to anyone who shoots a lot. The above posts are right he did not DQ me I DQed myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 .....went and put up my stuff and ROed the rest of the match...... That shows a lot of class. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It finally happened to me. That is I called a 180% on a shooter. I am very sure it was a righteous call. It was ugly. Shooter was real irate and the conversation went from me to several club officials and the shooter left glaring at me. I feel like shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It finally happened to me. That is I called a 180% on a shooter. I am very sure it was a righteous call. It was ugly. Shooter was real irate and the conversation went from me to several club officials and the shooter left glaring at me. I feel like shit. No reason for you to feel bad. The shooter violates one of the safety rules, you are certain of it and you make the call. How the shooter handles it is beyond your control. He will get over it or he won't, either way it sounds like you did the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precision40 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Shooter was real irate and the conversation went from me to several club officials and the shooter left glaring at me. I feel like shit. You shouldn't have to feel like shnit and that's one of the reasons I don't shoot much anymore. I got tired of the bs and it just wasn't fun anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Any person of good character ...will not argue but accept his or her error and learn from the mistake. Being mad at the RO is just wrong. If I break a rule, I want to know..so I can correct the problem!!! Is is a pleasure to deal with people who care, even under harsh circumstances. You did the right thing....and your friend did too...Bravo! You only feel bad because you care.. You and your friend get my vote! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I don't think as an RO you can walk away from letting a shooter know they've DQ'ed themselves and not feel a bit bad. Sounds like the shooter passionately disagreed, which probably added some doubts in your mind. You had the best interests of the entire squad and match in mind and you know what you saw so don't keep beating yourself up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Merlin, Don't worry about DQ'ing that person. He should be told not to return to the club shoot for awhile. If he is going to act like a child than he needs to grounded!!!! Personaly I would DQ him just for signing up! Don't worry My boys that were at the match on your squad said it was a GOOD DQ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) The best DQ situation is when the shooter knows exactly what he's done, and DQs himself before the RO even has to say a word. We watched a friend of ours do this, and I made a point of telling Sam (who was 11 years old at the time), "See that? That's how a man acts." Edited January 15, 2007 by Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 This is a little off the subject (sorry) but I shot with a friend yesterday who had a Mike on a stage and the scorekeeper failed to write it down. He noticed it just before he turned his sheet in and he added the mike to his scoresheet. That's honesty. Sorry to get off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 "See that? That's how a man acts." Wow. You can go a long ways with that simple statement. I hope I think about that (and live it) when in a situation that requires some self discipline and personal character. Thank you to all that have commented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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