For this Question of the Month we looked at a situation that might arise during a SCSA match. On the second string of a stage at a SCSA match, a competitor’s gun breaks and the string is scored as shot. The competitor asks to complete the remaining strings after repairing the gun. The gun ends up not being fixable and the competitor does not have a back-up gun and cannot complete the match. How are the remaining strings scored?
[Read more…] about DNF or 30 seconds?Cutting targets
Our rules do allow for scoring and no-shoot cardboard targets to be cut, but there are some rules about the cut edge that need to be followed. Let’s look at some examples and the rules which are involved.
[Read more…] about Cutting targetsNROI Tips – Steel Challenge ROs
In this NROI Tips video we look at some of the basic things that Steel Challenge ROs need to watch for. The video covers start positions, timer positioning, assisting vs. coaching, and the new rimfire commands.
[Read more…] about NROI Tips – Steel Challenge ROsCan you score this?
Inspired by RMI George Jones, let’s test your scoring skills. Below is a picture of a target. It shows an A-zone with C-zone below, flanked by no-shoots on both sides. We give you a list of different scoring situations in the poll below. Can you score 100%?
[Read more…] about Can you score this?Squibs and strings
Gun problems during a course of fire are not fun. Squibs, jams, broken parts and other ammo issues will cause any competitor to stress. This Question of the Month specifically talks about a situation with a confirmed squib, but also applies to any situation where the competitor’s firearm or ammunition has become unsafe and leads to the RO stopping the competitor.
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Last weekend I worked my local sectional match and I got to work a Virginia Count, two string Standard Exercise. I was sure it was some sort of atonement for all my blog posts about Virginia Count, but I got to witness a ton of learning among staff and competitors in those two days.
[Read more…] about Virginia Count lessons on the rangePCC problem?
PCC competitors have slightly different gun handling rules compared to the handgun divisions where firearms are holstered. If a handgun competitor has a false start after moving downrange, they simply reload if needed and re-holster and return to the start position. But what if it is a PCC competitor? Do they have to unload? Do they have to stay facing downrange? Let’s see what everyone thought for this Question of the Month.
[Read more…] about PCC problem?About that ‘hammer down’…
In the March 2023 SCSA rulebook you will notice that we made some changes to the range commands in relation to rimfire pistols and rifles. Let’s talk about what changed and why we made the changes.
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