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.
[Read more…] about Paster problemsThat target is…different.
Yes, this target was spotted in the wild at a local match. The details about where are irrelevant, and I believe someone intervened before the match started, but it still makes for an interesting Question of the Month. Let’s look at the results of the poll and discuss why this target is or isn’t legal.
[Read more…] about That target is…different.That second beep
For Comstock and Virginia Count scoring, time ends with the last shot. But in Fixed Time scoring, the time ends on the second beep. But what if the competitor doesn’t hear the second beep? What if the RO doesn’t hear it either?
[Read more…] about That second beep