Oh REALLY????? it was down range..
10.4 Match Disqualification – Accidental Discharge
A competitor who causes an accidental discharge must be stopped by a Range Officer as soon as possible. An accidental discharge is defined as follows:
10.4.1 A shot, which travels over a backstop, a berm or in any other direction, specified in the written stage briefing by the match organizers as being unsafe. Note that a competitor who legitimately fires a shot at a target, which then travels in an unsafe direction, will not be disqualified (the provisions of Section 2.3 may apply).
My example was not accidental.. just saying
The rule book allows this if the gun is pointed at the target. I hate it. It is stupid and it should not be allowed and should be changed. But it is the rule and that ends the interpretation of if it is allowed. It piles the judgement on the RO as to whether or not the gun was pointed at the target. If the RO says it was or was not then that should be the end of the discussion. If the gun was not pointed at the target DQ. If the gun was pointed at the target then we let it go and curse whoever put that rule into place.How about muzzle down range pointed kinda at targets gun was about mid belly level clearing a malfunction with finger inside trigger guard.
We all have had these while ROing. One particular one comes to mind that likes to argue about it.
How about muzzle down range pointed kinda at targets gun was about mid belly level clearing a malfunction with finger inside trigger guard.
We all have had these while ROing. One particular one comes to mind that likes to argue about it.
Another issue that is hanging in the balance but is not really being addressed is integrity. No one wants to endure a DQ, even if they deserve it. But if you do it own it and walk away and take it like a man. Doing some cursing, break some furniture and move on. Don't argue and ****, moan and look for a loophole back into the match.
Every time you lay a gun on the 180 you risk the RO making a call. Every time you leave your finger in the trigger guard you risk the RO making a call.
My point is that many shooters run the ragged edge of control, take unnecessary chances, are reckless at times, and have no idea how unsafe they are, or do not care. I think USPSA shooters in general need to tighten up what they are doing. I think USPSA shooters are head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the gun world when it comes to gun handling.
Thanks.Well said.
Is not not reasonable to expect all shooters to get their finger out of the trigger guard while clearing a malfunction?