USPSA matches could not occur without our volunteer range officials. Range officials are responsible for applying the rules fairly and consistently, as well as monitoring match safety at all levels of competition from local matches to national events. NROI offers training for three different certification levels and two endorsements. Here is an overview of the different certification levels.
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Incapacitation – 10.7 and You
“10.7.1 -All persons are required to be in complete control both mentally and physically during USPSA matches.” Simple sentence that I think we can all agree is exceedingly important considering what we do in our sport…that is, run around with loaded guns. And really, all of section 10.7 in the rules (it is the same in all of our rule books) is predicated on this one sentence. 10.7.2 addresses “recreational” things like alcohol and other recreational drugs, 10.7.3 addresses medically related issues, and 10.7.4 leaves the door open for drug testing should performance enhancing drugs become a problem in our sport. But let’s dig a bit deeper.
[Read more…] about Incapacitation – 10.7 and YouSeminar Wants, Needs, and Expectations
Here are some of the basic things needed to successfully host an NROI seminar, whether it’s a Level One (RO) seminar or a Level Two (CRO) seminar.
[Read more…] about Seminar Wants, Needs, and ExpectationsSetting the table
While the conditions of loaded firearms placed on a table as part of the start position are clearly spelled out in the rules, we often get emails asking if the safety has to be on. As a result, we wanted to see if the confusion on this subject was really as widespread as it seemed for the January Question of the Month.
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