USPSA - National Range Officers Institute
by Troy McManus
Guest post by Jake Martens, Director of Media & Events, A52987
The USPSA Classification system is a way to compare your skill level to other members and track your progress. The stages have been designed to test your shooting skills against high hit factors that have been set in each division. There are differences in the hit factors between divisions because each division is somewhat unique based on the allowed gear and firearms.
[Read more…] about Classifiers and Special Classifier Matchesby Kevin Imel
It happens to all Range Officers now and then. Something you weren’t prepared for happens and you, someone, or something, somehow interferes with the competitor and you wind up having to offer them a reshoot. Note I said “offer them” a reshoot. Recall that interference is the only optional reshoot in our sport.
[Read more…] about Interferenceby Troy McManus
Here are some updates on what NROI has and will be working on including updated rulebooks, the online Multigun Endorsement course, changes to the renewal exam questions, and future continuing education.
[Read more…] about NROI Progressby Troy McManus
Recent changes in the USPSA Competition rules regarding the distance from the belt, and the height relative to the belt for all divisions have brought about a few questions. In this NROI Tips video concerning gear positioning, we show you some guidelines for determining the proper placement of a competitor’s gun, holster, magazine holders and all associated equipment.
[Read more…] about NROI Tips – Gear Positionby Troy McManus
There are a few new rulings up for voting by the board. Most of them are simple clarifications of existing rules, adjustments to the wording on some, and additions to one rule set so that it mirrors the others, particularly covering safety issues that should be common to the three rule sets. None of them affect equipment types. Here’s a short summary:
[Read more…] about New Rulings: Competition, Multigun, Steel Challengeby Kevin Imel
A question we get now and then from newer shooters revolves around when they should take the NROI Level 1, or “RO” seminar. The answer is pretty straightforward, “As soon as you can!” although there are a few qualifications and nuances you might want to consider.
[Read more…] about When to Take Your RO Seminarby Jodi Humann
We decided to test everyone’s knowledge about Virginia Count penalties in two different scenarios for the March Questions of the Month. A lot of votes were cast on these questions, and now we can see who was correct!
[Read more…] about Virginia Count Penaltiesby George Jones
No, this is not about a television game show. It concerns the application of penalties in a match. Although our sport is fundamentally a freestyle activity, and most stages allow the shooter to choose his/her shooting solution, some shooter actions are affected by stage procedures listed in the Written Stage Briefing.
[Read more…] about Double Jeopardy