This Question of the Month required you to go into Appendix A3 of the rulebook, otherwise known as the Glossary. We remind you several times in the RO seminar that the appendices are part of the rulebook, and it looks like most of you remembered that. Let’s look at the relevant definition and how it applies.
[Read more…] about Reloading, explainedHow we measure power factor at chrono
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!
[Read more…] about How we measure power factor at chronoTime 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 stepGet down to business at Make Ready
We have been getting many questions, honestly way more than expected, about the wording changes of 8.3.11 and 8.7.1 which happened earlier this year. Specifically if taking one step at the “Make Ready” command is still allowed. Let’s settle this debate!
[Read more…] about Get down to business at Make ReadyThis is a shooting sport
One of the things every stage designer and match director needs to keep in mind is that USPSA is a shooting sport. Our sport is supposed to test accuracy, power, and speed (Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas – DVC). Are your stages testing those things? Are they testing in a way that separates the skilled marksmen from the rest of the crowd? Let’s look at each of these and discuss how to test them.
[Read more…] about This is a shooting sportIs that a penalty?
Speed Shoots have specific procedures as well as elements dictated by freestyle. This Question of the Month was inspired by a real match and requires reading of the rulebook. Did you get it right? Let’s find out!
[Read more…] about Is that a penalty?Does that safety work?
Chronograph is the place where multiple things are checked. Bullet velocity is the primary duty of chrono, but other things such as magazine length and handgun weight are also checked. The chrono officer also has the opportunity to check primary safeties to ensure they are functioning properly. Let’s discuss why that is important in this Question of the Month.
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