I get a lot of questions like this from people who have failed either their certification or recertification exams all three times they attempted it. First thing: Don’t Panic!
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Range Command Issues
I’ve recently received a bunch of questions about what to do with incorrect range commands, poor start signal sequences, and the like. Here’s the scoop:
[Read more…] about Range Command IssuesTriggerTech Certified Special Ace Trigger System for Glock
In a post last year, we identified some issues with the newly released Ace Trigger system, namely the lack of a functional trigger safety. NROI has worked with TriggerTech to correct any deficiencies, and they have released a new trigger system with an external safety lever that satisfies USPSA and SCSA rule requirements for primary safeties. The new model is called the “TriggerTech Certified Special Ace Trigger System for Glock”.
Go here for a statement from TriggerTech regarding the changes and the company’s policy regarding replacements.
The new trigger system is approved for USPSA and SCSA use in Glock firearms, as it meets the existing rule requirements for primary safeties.
Why we appreciate our officials
Yep, time for the annual reflection on our wonderful and dedicated volunteer range officials. We always say that we can’t have our sport without them. And that is very true. All match levels rely on our members who step up to serve as match officials and here are the reasons they are critical to our sport.
[Read more…] about Why we appreciate our officialsGotta Go!
You shouldn’t have eaten that burrito for breakfast, or had that third Venti dessert-a-chino, and now you’re struggling to concentrate on the stage in front of you. Where’s the nearest facility? In a slight panic, you notice one on the next bay, near the safe area. But, you have a gun on. What now?
[Read more…] about Gotta Go!IPSC Range Officer Seminars
As previously mentioned here and on the podcast, USPSA is sponsoring two IPSC RO Seminars. These seminars will be held at two different venues: Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club, on May 3rd and 4th, and at Hyatt Place Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, just prior to the USPSA IPSC Nationals on August 16th and 17th. Cost for the seminars will be $100.00 payable in advance by credit card using the Practiscore registration links below.
[Read more…] about IPSC Range Officer SeminarsIPSC Range Officer Training
We are currently working toward offering two IPSC RO seminars in 2025. Projected venues for these are Rio Salado in Phoenix, and Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. An IPSC instructor will conduct these in order to give the RMI corps a better understanding of the differences in training and rules that we need to concentrate on.
[Read more…] about IPSC Range Officer TrainingSome thoughts from 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, I thought I would take the information I learned in 2024 and pass on to 2025. Some of this is Chronograph related, the rest is general information a prepared competitor might want to think about for next year.
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