killchain
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I attended an IPSC match today, and there were a couple of things I would like to mention... one is about range etiquette, and one is what I think is a glaring safety issue.
1) The range is hot. A shooter is currently shooting, and is being followed by an Range Officer. Other shooters are following him on the stage, mocking his movements (doing the Todd Jarrett) while he is firing! The range officer is doing nothing about it.
EDIT: I want to clarify. These people following the shooter are over the firing line, following the shooter. Within three feet of them, in most cases.
Seriously, folks. I understand you want to win. But do your mock up AFTER the current shooter is done shooting. That's just dangerous. What if the shooter trips over a sandbag and has an AD? What makes you think you're so special that you can break the rules, and endanger yourself and others just so you can shave a millisecond or two?
2) A younger shooter had an HD camera JB Welded to his ear protection. He was following every shooter when it was their stage time, recording their matches. And I mean following as in reference to item #1.
Not only is this rude, but I believe in half of the states recording without consent is illegal. I know it is in the state this was in (Washington State.) Took me four hours to figure out it was a camera, and I was wondering what it was. The recorder may like to record his matches so he can revise, but I know I'm not the only one who does not want to be recorded by someone I don't even know.
Does anyone else have a story or two they'd like to share as well?
1) The range is hot. A shooter is currently shooting, and is being followed by an Range Officer. Other shooters are following him on the stage, mocking his movements (doing the Todd Jarrett) while he is firing! The range officer is doing nothing about it.
EDIT: I want to clarify. These people following the shooter are over the firing line, following the shooter. Within three feet of them, in most cases.
Seriously, folks. I understand you want to win. But do your mock up AFTER the current shooter is done shooting. That's just dangerous. What if the shooter trips over a sandbag and has an AD? What makes you think you're so special that you can break the rules, and endanger yourself and others just so you can shave a millisecond or two?
2) A younger shooter had an HD camera JB Welded to his ear protection. He was following every shooter when it was their stage time, recording their matches. And I mean following as in reference to item #1.
Not only is this rude, but I believe in half of the states recording without consent is illegal. I know it is in the state this was in (Washington State.) Took me four hours to figure out it was a camera, and I was wondering what it was. The recorder may like to record his matches so he can revise, but I know I'm not the only one who does not want to be recorded by someone I don't even know.
Does anyone else have a story or two they'd like to share as well?
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