Whether the match is outdoors or indoors, the shooting area and start position always need some maintenance over the course of the match. Who’s job is it to maintain the range surface? Can the competitor do it? Does the RO need to do it? Let’s talk about it!
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TriggerTech Certified Special Ace Trigger System for Glock
In a post last year, we identified some issues with the newly released Ace Trigger system, namely the lack of a functional trigger safety. NROI has worked with TriggerTech to correct any deficiencies, and they have released a new trigger system with an external safety lever that satisfies USPSA and SCSA rule requirements for primary safeties. The new model is called the “TriggerTech Certified Special Ace Trigger System for Glock”.
Go here for a statement from TriggerTech regarding the changes and the company’s policy regarding replacements.
The new trigger system is approved for USPSA and SCSA use in Glock firearms, as it meets the existing rule requirements for primary safeties.
You need to verify your score
Did you know that it’s your job to verify that your score is accurate? Do you know when this should be done at the matches? Let’s talk about score verification and what to do if something is incorrect.
[Read more…] about You need to verify your scoreYour RO Journey
So you just found the fabulous sports of USPSA and Steel Challenge and are having a blast (pun intended) with them. At some point it is suggested you get your RO credentials to help at matches and a class is being scheduled near you so you sign up. Now what? Just go take the class and that is it, or is there more to this whole RO thing? It kind of depends. Let’s take a look.
[Read more…] about Your RO JourneyBluetooth timer best practices
There are multiple models of shot timers that will now sync with PractiScore via a Bluetooth connection, but what are the best practices for using these as you RO?
[Read more…] about Bluetooth timer best practicesSpecial penalty calculations
Before the advent of PractiScore, the scorekeeper had to do math to ensure all the hits were scored and recorded on the scoresheet. It was simple addition, but was critical to prevent scoresheet errors. PractiScore automatically does that math now, and doesn’t let us proceed if too few or too many hits are recorded. However, there is one rare situation where you as the RO may be required to do math – when the special penalty of 20% of the points shot is used. Let’s learn more in this Question of the Month.
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