No matter how much preparation with no-shoot/hard cover placement and sacrificial wall edges the stage builders make, it is inevitable that someone will hit the wall edges during the match. Walls are proof we can’t have anything nice on the gun range. But in addition to weakening the long term structural integrity of the walls, wall hits can provide some challenges for ROs in regard to scoring. Let’s discuss that more while looking at the results of this Question of the Month.
[Read more…] about One of those is not like the otherWhat NROI is grateful for
Since our posts come out on Thursdays and this week is Thanksgiving, it does give us an opportunity to reflect on what NROI is thankful for. There are many things, but I will keep the list short so you all can return to turkey and football.
[Read more…] about What NROI is grateful forExtra deep mag extensions
While the easiest way to measure magazine lengths is with the official USPSA magazine gauge made by EGW, the rulebook does offer an alternative method using a ruler in Appendix E1. But why? Well, because sometimes magazine base pad extensions are shaped differently enough to cause issues.
[Read more…] about Extra deep mag extensionsExtra Hits in Virginia Count
In Virginia Count and Fixed Time scored stages, the number of shots that can be fired is limited and as a result the number of hits on each target is also limited. Which means that Range Officers need to be counting the shots taken to apply the Extra Shot penalty and need to not Extra Hits on targets when scoring. But what if the Extra Hit is in the hard cover portion of a target or a no-shoot? Does it count as an Extra Hit? Let’s find out in this Question of the Month!
[Read more…] about Extra Hits in Virginia CountIt’s only $35!
It’s time for another reminder that magazine gauges are a cheap investment to ensure you have legal equipment and don’t end up shooting for no score or in Open Division with a non-Open gun at a major match. Let’s talk about magazine lengths and how to make sure your equipment is in compliance.
[Read more…] about It’s only $35!Notes from Nationals
I am writing this post as I sit in the airport waiting for my connecting flight on my way home from the 2024 Open and PCC Nationals. It has been awhile since I worked a stage instead of serving as Range Master and in addition to getting 21,000 steps each day, I also made some observations on a few things competitors can do to help ensure nationals is a good experience for fellow competitors and the staff.
[Read more…] about Notes from NationalsThe higher scoring zone
The September Question of the Month was a picture from an actual local match. Some of the ROs at the match did not agree with how the hit was scored. The target seemed straightforward to me, but if there is confusion it might be worth reviewing what the correct answer is.
[Read more…] about The higher scoring zoneSportsmanship does matter
All sports have some sort of referee, umpire or in the case of our sport, range officers. The jobs of the officials are to ensure that the rules are applied fairly and equitably and to make sure the competition remains safe. But in order for that to happen, there needs to be good sportsmanship from the competitors, spectators, and officials.
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