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.
[Read more…] about Sportsmanship does matterWall hits and scoring
We have received some questions recently about how to score hits that have partially or completely passed through hardcover (walls and barrels). So let’s talk about how to score those hits or determine when it is a reshoot.
[Read more…] about Wall hits and scoringThere is never a seminar in my area
We often get asked why there is never a RO, CRO, or SCRO class at ‘my club’ or ‘near me.’ The short answer is that no one has requested a seminar. All it takes is for a member to step up and organize a seminar, and here is how to do it.
[Read more…] about There is never a seminar in my areaThinking outside the box
The August Question of the Month was based on a question we received, and obviously needed some clarification based on the poll results. Let’s look more closely at where a competitor needs to be when the ‘Make ready’ command is given.
[Read more…] about Thinking outside the boxSteel Challenge Q&A
Over the last couple months, we have received the same questions from multiple members about a few SCSA topics. We have learned that if multiple people from different clubs are asking the same thing, it probably needs to be discussed with the larger audience as well.
[Read more…] about Steel Challenge Q&AIs that trigger guard, triggering?
Some handguns have very spacious trigger guards. But do these trigger guards cause issues in regards to the definition of a legal holster? Let’s look at this in more detail in this Question of the Month.
[Read more…] about Is that trigger guard, triggering?Always be prepared
We emphasize in the CRO course that good CROs arrive at the stage they are working with a basic toolkit. But after working a few major matches recently, I am thinking we need to remind all CROs and ROs working a stage. Always show up ready to maintain your stage!
[Read more…] about Always be preparedPaster problems
It eventually happens to everyone. At some point, your bullet is going to dislodge a paster as it hits a cardboard target. No, it isn’t an instant reshoot but after the RO looks at the target during scoring, it could lead to one. Let’s learn the steps and rules involved in this situation in this Question of the Month.
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