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Just make sure to get all the way off the trigger when you shoot it...
Other than that it's a pretty straight forward match.
Other than that it's a pretty straight forward match.
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It shouldn't matter much- just an observation- that is anti S&W to rotate that way. On the high hold- on a small gun that's exactly what you want to do... wtf!
I agree that it doesn't matter in that sort of match situation, but I just wonder why they would do that in general. I'm not saying that rotating one way is good and the other way is bad. But it seems to be change for changes sake. Why not stay consistent?No idea, but I'm not sure it really matters.
I got a procedural on another stage for my gun running dry but not going to slidelock and doing a reload.
I don't know. I'm taking an SO course this weekend, so I'm going to try to remember to ask that question.Nothing like a penalty for a random mechanical "malfunction" which you, most likely, had no control over. Instances like this are why I choose to participate in other shooting games.
If the pistol is empty, its empty. I don't understand why a penalty was issued. With a "malfunction" like that what would be the proper corrective action according to the rules? Stop, drop the mag, lock the slide open then insert a new mag and continue? I am not being a smart-ass, I am genuinely interested.
If the pistol is empty, its empty. I don't understand why a penalty was issued. With a "malfunction" like that what would be the proper corrective action according to the rules? Stop, drop the mag, lock the slide open then insert a new mag and continue? I am not being a smart-ass, I am genuinely interested.
jar, if it is bad officiating, that particular individual should not be working the national level matches. I wonder if the call would have been the same if it happened to one of the big names...
The reason I'm not shooting the match this year isn't the registration problems...jar, if it is bad officiating, that particular individual should not be working the national level matches.
Subjective rules stink... they can / will never be the same for all competitors.
They probably won't be posted online until the match is over for all competitors and the protest period closes. Preliminary scores are usually only posted on paper at the match.Where are the scores posted. I want to see how some of my buds made out...
I suspect the SO thought he had done a speed reload and didn't see him rack the slide. I can't imagine the SO not knowing this rule or him not arguing it.
Thanks for the replies guys. I'd like to hear what you learn at the course,(snip).
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IDPA RULE BOOK said:Safety Officer (SO) Responsibilities.
1. Focus on the shooter’s firing hand and gun.
2. Remember that the shooter is always given the benefit of any
doubt.
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3. Run contestants through a course of fire safely and smoothly
so that the shooter may enjoy the shooting experience.
4. Treat the shooter with courtesy and respect.
5. Answer all questions regarding the CoF.
6. Control all details of the CoF.
7. Define all muzzle safe points as directed by the CoF and
range.
8. SO should generally stand about three (3) feet to the side and
three (3) feet to the rear of the shooter. The safety officer must
be aware of his position as the competitor reholsters.
9. The SO should be on the gun hand side of the shooter. The
gun-hand side changes depending on CoF requirements.
10. SO should make sure they stay with the shooter, but not in
the shooter’s way.
Safety Officer Responsibilities in Sanctioned
Matches:
For sanctioned matches, the MD assigns a scorekeeper and SO
team to a particular course of fire for the entire match. The
scorekeeper and SO team make the match run much more
consistently and is recommended for local club matches as well.
Bad officiating, plain and simple. From the IDPA rulebook: "NOTE: The slide does not lock back on some guns. In that case,
the shooter will have to rack the slide. This is not grounds for a
procedural penalty."
Underwhere did absolutely nothing wrong. His gun malfunctioned, but the extra time to figure it out and fix it probably cost him some time.
Thanks for the replies guys. I'd like to hear what you learn at the course, M1911, if you remember.
jar, if it is bad officiating, that particular individual should not be working the national level matches. I wonder if the call would have been the same if it happened to one of the big names...
Subjective rules stink... they can / will never be the same for all competitors.
Where are the scores posted. I want to see how some of my buds made out...
He was absolutely sure...but he was wrong.Penalties in any sport should not be given out unless the RO/SO is absolutely sure
Yeah, there was no doubt that I left cover with an empty gun. I didn't know it, but the gun sure was empty.M1911's case on the other hand is arguable. He did leave cover with an empty gun, he just didn't know it due to the slide not locking. I think that's worth a thread on the IDPA forum. I can see both arguments, but I'd lean toward the procedural. That doesn't mean I wouldn't plead my case if it happened to me in a match though.
If the scores come out and that 3 seconds make a huge difference I'll just do it differently at the next major match.
Saturday, 6:30 PM at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.
Bah... I can't wait for the scores!
rumor mill is you also cannot wait for the FFL to call you
rumor mill is you also cannot wait for the FFL to call you
No way. Don't mess with me like that. You serious? Details PLEASE!
You won an evil Glock I do believe................
I'm getting differing reports from different people. Dang. I guess I'll find out tomorrow?
I think you did win a gun.. I don't recall the details- they gave a lot of stuff away.