PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L

FWIW: Some of the comments on this (and the linked discussion thread) are in response to questions regarding firearm handling procedures that are affected by installation of the device. Others (e.g. de-cocking mid-stage issues) are replies to "WtC?" inquiries and the application of rules that apply with no exceptions related to the modification.

"Hard interpretations" without an application of common sense based on the reason for the convention (i.e. preventing movement with a live round under the hammer) are why the exception was written into the "preamble" of that section. The provision to override a convention via stage instructions applies as long as the action required is safe. The original list of Stage Conventions contained a few items that could NOT be safely overridden...those were subsequently removed.

Sounds like the Black Badge PIN Instructor could benefit from a refresher course (or, at least, a more thorough study of the SHB)

I inadvertently omitted that 3rd option.

In case of miscount while loading a rifle at the LT requiring unloading the rifle completely, the options are: 1) Lower the hammer on each round in order to lever them out or 2) Remove the magazine endcap.

Just borrow a revolver and ammo from another shooter to finish the match. No penalties (except maybe for any misses incurred while shooting an unfamiliar firearm) Then buy a LEGAL backup for the category.

Are you suggesting that he carry the broken revolver for the remainder of the match and just take the misses for "unfired rounds" on the rest of the stages?

What "broken gun"?.

SHB p.6 - Duelist regs SHB p.23 - SDQ penalties

We used one of these for starling and pigeon control around the grain receiving facility. Powered by canned Freon, it would shoot almost a solid stream of BBs. Worked fine until one of the guys hooked it up to the air line used to blow chaff away from the wheat pit. Forgot to use a regulator and blew the thing up!

Custom Bowie made by Peter Bromley for Diamond Dick. Sheath by Gene Brown (Old Pueblo Leather)

IMO, YES. The intent of the rule is to prevent allowing any ammunition to "tilt out" away from the shooter's body.

SHB p.18

REF: SHB pp. 12-13 - "PARTICIPANT CONDUCT" also p.23 - "STAGE DISQUALIFICATION PENALTY (SDQ)"