Since the shooting season is wrapping up, and the Holidays are upon us, I thought I’d take a moment and wrap up some of the NROI activities from this past busy year.
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NROI Seminars
A recent social media posting brought up the subject of why NROI seminars aren’t free. There are several reasons for that, and some actually are free–more on that later.
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What constitutes REF? The rule book describes it as:
4.6.1 Range equipment must present the challenge fairly and equitably to all competitors. Range equipment failure includes the displacement of cardboard targets, the premature activation of metal or moving targets, the failure to reset moving targets or steel targets, the malfunction of mechanically or electrically operated equipment, and the failure of props such as openings, ports, and barriers.
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Rules: why do we have them? It’s simple: without rules, there is no competition.
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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 comparisonWhat’s Your Club’s Emergency Action Plan?
Guest Post by Mark Compton
Do you have one? Does everyone know it? Does everyone roll their eyes when you discuss it? When was the last time you did a test-run of the plan?
We all talk about safety. Muzzle Awareness. Plan of action in case of Fill in the Blank.
Our club found out firsthand that our EAP works. I don’t recommend finding out the same way though.
[Read more…] about What’s Your Club’s Emergency Action Plan?Certified Ammo Procedures for Match Directors and Range Masters
The use of certified ammunition has grown considerably in the last year. If you are a Match Director or Range Master at a match where competitors are availing themselves of the USPSA Certified Ammunition Program, here are some things we’d like you to do.
[Read more…] about Certified Ammo Procedures for Match Directors and Range MastersGiving thanks
There are many things that make USPSA a great sport. The friends, the competition, and traveling to matches. But all of that would not be possible without all our wonderful volunteers!
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