This post is not going to cover all the things we do at chrono, because I like to keep these blog posts short and to the point. But I want to explain, to competitors, about the process used at chronograph to determine power factor. Why? Because if everything goes normally, the competitor doesn’t have to answer any questions. If things don’t go well, the competitor will have to decide whether to have that last round fired or weighed. Let’s learn why!
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Time stops with the last shot
It always has puzzled me why some competitors race through the process of unloading and showing clear at the end of stages. This process is not on the clock and is an important step to ensure the firearm is unloaded, so why the rush?
[Read more…] about Time stops with the last shotGaining the certification is just the first step
As with any skill, practice makes perfect…or at least better. Same goes for being a Range Officer. The RO seminar is just the first step, it’s sort of like your learner’s permit for driving. To become a skilled RO, it takes practice.
[Read more…] about Gaining the certification is just the first stepWalls and poppers
This Question of the Month was based on a situation that came up at one of our local matches. A competitor engages, and knocks over, a mini-popper from underneath a wall where there is no designated port. As the RO, what is your call?
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