Miscellaneous

From time to time, NROI gets requests for a Steel Challenge RO Seminar, one that covers nothing but Steel Challenge rules and operations.  To date, we have been reluctant to do that, and here’s why.  First off, the range commands, most of the gun divisions, and safety rules are the same for both USPSA and Steel Challenge. 

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In a previous post I explained the different certification levels that NROI offers. But now, let’s look at how those certification levels play into the different roles at matches of all levels, and how certification level sometimes doesn’t equal the duties assigned.

[Read more…] about Match duties vs. certification level

Here are some of the basic things needed to successfully host an NROI seminar, whether it’s a Level One (RO) seminar or a Level Two (CRO) seminar.

[Read more…] about Seminar Wants, Needs, and Expectations

Can you believe another year is almost over? Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Have you set some USPSA or SCSA goals? Is honing your rules knowledge part of those? Here are some easy ways for competitors and range officials to increase their understanding of the rules.

[Read more…] about Rules Resolution

There were a lot of matches this year, from locals to Section Championships, and Area Championships to Nationals. In all of these matches, there is, or should be, a common goal–getting it right. Most do, some don’t. Activated targets, poppers, start positions, angles of fire, specialty props, and written stage briefings all need to be closely examined and done right, otherwise, the match loses credibility, competitive equity is lost, and both staff and competitors are unhappy. Let’s look at this effort at all levels, from competitor to Range Master and Match Director.

[Read more…] about Just Do It (Right)

Open up the USPSA Competition Rules and the first thing you are presented with are the eight “Principles of USPSA Competition”. These have remained largely unchanged over time and are the guideposts of our sport. Yet, I’d wager that most everyone that opens up the rule book goes right on by without ever taking time to read them. So, let’s take a look at these. Get out your rulebook and follow along.

[Read more…] about A Matter of Principles

Not all local matches are created equal.  Each match has a certain historical personality and “style”.  The Range Officers and shooters at those matches adjust their habits to fit the situation and all is relatively well, although perhaps not always particularly correct.  Those habits, however, don’t always mesh well at a major match.  Some of the differences deal with the correct application of the rules and some are simply good practice.  Shooters and ROs going to their first major may be uncertain about what to expect.  Let’s review some of the issues, both for staff and competitors.

[Read more…] about (Major) Match Etiquette and Techniques