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Jodi Humann

Good Range Officials

November 9, 2023 by Jodi Humann

In the Range Officer seminar we talk about the desired qualities of a range official: a positive attitude, knowledgeable, objective, and a leader and ambassador for USPSA and SCSA. Let’s review what a range official, at any certification level, can do to meet all of these.

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Filed Under: RO Best Practices

Steel core consequences

November 2, 2023 by Jodi Humann

In the rulebooks, there are lists of ammunition types that are not allowed in USPSA and SCSA matches mainly for safety reasons and to also reduce wear and tear on steel targets. But what is the penalty for using prohibited ammo? Let’s look at the results of the October Question of the Month and find out!

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Filed Under: Question of the Month Results

The different stage types

October 26, 2023 by Jodi Humann

Last week we covered the different scoring methods. This week let’s look at the different USPSA stage types and the differences between all of those.

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Filed Under: Stage Design

The different scoring methods

October 19, 2023 by Jodi Humann

Last year, we had a Fixed Time stage at nationals and quickly learned that many folks have never seen that scoring method and were confused about how Fixed Time works and is scored. By using that scoring method at nationals, we are now seeing it pop up more in local matches and other major matches. But what are all the differences between the different scoring methods in USPSA?

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Filed Under: Stage Design

Pre-Painted Targets

October 12, 2023 by Jodi Humann

Pre-painted hardcover targets are definitely a time saver when it come to match prep, but they don’t always have consistent painting of the hardcover and require some sorting and possibly repair to prevent scoring issues.

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Filed Under: RO Best Practices

Threading the targets

October 5, 2023 by Jodi Humann

Sometimes scoring calls on target edges are hard to make, but what if a single shot leaves edge hits on two targets? How is that scored? Let’s find out what the call was for the September Question of the Month.

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Filed Under: Question of the Month Results

Who should know the rules?

September 21, 2023 by Jodi Humann

When I teach the RO seminar I always tell the class that taking the seminar will not only teach you how to officiate, but also help improve your game as a competitor. Why? Because if you know the rules, you understand what is allowed and not allowed and also can be an advocate for yourself if you encounter an official who may not know the rules.

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Filed Under: Free Advice

Is that stage legal?

September 7, 2023 by Jodi Humann

How well do you know the stage design rules? We decided to test that for the August Question of the Month with a stage sent to us from a local match. Let’s see what everyone thought and if they were correct!

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Filed Under: Question of the Month Results

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