Dq Or Not?

[toowide]

Every match I have ever been to has had an announcement either vocally or in writing that the range is a cold range during the match, with the exception of the stage area. Carrying an unloaded mag in the gun will keep the dust out but so will a cover. They cost about 5 dollars for a cloth one or 59 cents for a bandana at Wal Mart. A mag in a gun, loaded or unloaded, gives the appearance of a loaded weapon. In my experiences with USPA matches (fairly limited) I have found that the people are easy to get along with and just nice in general. Simply asking the shooter not to carry an unloaded mag in his/her gun should be all that is necessary. WHY CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG????

[shred]

Even cheaper options for dust covers that I've seen:

- Grab a hand towel from the hotel on your way out. Stick it in the magwell.

- Grab the shower-cap from the hotel on your way out.

- Take a 1 gallon (3.8L, I suppose, Vince ) Ziploc bag and cover the gun. Waterproof and very styling. I keep one in my range bag in case of rain. Optionally customize with a knife for better fit.

- Bag the sucker at the nearest safety area.