If you can complete the movie quote, bonus points to you. But I chose that as the title because I suspect many of you will be saying that after reading the answer for this Question of the Month that deals with Virginia Count scoring.
[Read more…] about Surely you can’t be serious?Is that a bullet in the hole?
As we have mentioned on the podcast, the NROI Blog has readers from around the world. The picture for this Question of the Month was contributed by one of our readers from France. It’s rare to get a picture of a bullet lodged in a target so we thought it would be a perfect picture to ask about scoring.
[Read more…] about Is that a bullet in the hole?NROI 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.
[Read more…] about Following the stage procedureGiving thanks
There are many things that make USPSA a great sport. The friends, the competition, and traveling to matches. But all of that would not be possible without all our wonderful volunteers!
[Read more…] about Giving thanksNROI Tips – Certified Ammunition
Did you know that USPSA has a list of vendors who sell Certified Ammunition and do you know the procedures for using Certified Ammunition at major matches? Check out this NROI Tips video to learn more.
[Read more…] about NROI Tips – Certified AmmunitionSquibs and Accidental Discharges
A recent post about scoring when a squib occurs brought up another question that several range officers asked. Since a squib is not considered a shot because the bullet didn’t pass completely through the barrel of the firearm, is it a disqualification if a competitor has an accidental discharge that turns out to be a squib?
[Read more…] about Squibs and Accidental DischargesWhen is a shot, a shot?
Squibs are serious. We teach Range Officers to “Say STOP when you hear a POP!” And once the competitor is stopped and the squib is confirmed, then comes the task of scoring the stage as shot which was the focus of this Question of the Month.
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