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Archives for November 2023

Chronograph comparison

November 30, 2023 by Jodi Humann

As with any sport, the more involved you get with it, the more gear and gizmos you invest in. Many competitors eventually start loading their own ammo and if you have ever worked up a new load for a new firearm, caliber, or powder you know that having a chronograph is a handy tool. But which gives the best readings?

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Caveat Emptor

November 23, 2023 by Kevin Imel

More often than any RM would like, we run into competitors, especially newer competitors or those who have decided to campaign in a new division, whose equipment has run afoul of the rules. The oft heard phrase of “But the advertising said it was USPSA legal” or “my buddy said it was legal” is uttered usually followed by someone saying “Welcome to Open”, if they are lucky. But should you believe everything you see in advertising, on websites, on packaging or hear from others? Read on…

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Filed Under: Free Advice

Words Do Matter

November 16, 2023 by Jay Worden

When I was a younger person I remember a comedy routine by George Carlin. It was called “Words you cannot say on TV”. I think it was 10 words, but I don’t exactly remember. It came to me that I should write an article entitled “Words and Phrases Good Range Officers should remove from their vocabulary.” But it seemed to be a bit long for a title.

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Filed Under: RO Best Practices

Good Range Officials

November 9, 2023 by Jodi Humann

In the Range Officer seminar we talk about the desired qualities of a range official: a positive attitude, knowledgeable, objective, and a leader and ambassador for USPSA and SCSA. Let’s review what a range official, at any certification level, can do to meet all of these.

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Filed Under: RO Best Practices

Steel core consequences

November 2, 2023 by Jodi Humann

In the rulebooks, there are lists of ammunition types that are not allowed in USPSA and SCSA matches mainly for safety reasons and to also reduce wear and tear on steel targets. But what is the penalty for using prohibited ammo? Let’s look at the results of the October Question of the Month and find out!

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Filed Under: Question of the Month Results

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