Otto von Bismarck said, “Laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made.” While “rules” may be substituted for “laws” in USPSA, here’s a little insight into the process used for the recent rules audit and other rules proposals.
[Read more…] about How The Sausage Is MadeArchives for December 2022
Going to DQ
There is an old saying in our sport: “There are those that have DQ’d and those that will DQ.” It’s true, as near as I can tell. I made it almost eight years before my first called DQ. I actually SHOULD have been DQ’d at my second match and several more times along the way but I was not. Let’s talk about this whole disqualification thing and why I made it eight years (and ended up calling the DQ on myself, by the way).
[Read more…] about Going to DQCertified Ammo Procedures for Match Directors and Range Masters
The use of certified ammunition has grown considerably in the last year. If you are a Match Director or Range Master at a match where competitors are availing themselves of the USPSA Certified Ammunition Program, here are some things we’d like you to do.
[Read more…] about Certified Ammo Procedures for Match Directors and Range MastersNROI Tips – Holstering a Handgun Safely
Do you know how to safely holster a loaded handgun? When does that safety need to be engaged? Check out this NROI Tips video to learn more.
[Read more…] about NROI Tips – Holstering a Handgun SafelyFollowing the stage procedure
When competitors follow the stage procedure, everyone is happy because no extra penalties are applied. But when a competitor does an action contrary to the stage procedure, then range officials need to determine how many penalties apply. Let’s look at this Question of the Month and the answer.
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