Okay, the December Question of the Month posed an unusual situation, but something that could happen at a match. During a course of fire, a competitor’s belt comes loose and falls off with a loaded and holstered handgun. As the RO, what is your call?
[Read more…] about My pistol was there a second agoDoes your club host Multigun matches?
I am trying to build a list of clubs and match directors who hold multigun, 2-gun, or even shotgun- or rifle-only matches. Since we don’t have a mechanism to upload multigun scores to the USPSA website, we really don’t have a way to reach out and ask questions to those clubs. Even if your club hosts multigun matches and you don’t use USPSA rules, I am looking for input.
[Read more…] about Does your club host Multigun matches?Fixed Time Fun
For the November Question of the Month we posed a question about penalties for a Fixed Time Speed Shoot. Why? Because we know everyone can use a bit more practice with Fixed Time penalties.
[Read more…] about Fixed Time FunChronograph comparison
As with any sport, the more involved you get with it, the more gear and gizmos you invest in. Many competitors eventually start loading their own ammo and if you have ever worked up a new load for a new firearm, caliber, or powder you know that having a chronograph is a handy tool. But which gives the best readings?
[Read more…] about Chronograph comparisonGood Range Officials
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.
[Read more…] about Good Range OfficialsSteel core consequences
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!
[Read more…] about Steel core consequencesThe different stage types
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.
[Read more…] about The different stage typesThe different scoring methods
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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