McCandless Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Stage is a boardwalk across a storefront. Start at window on left, 4 shotgun, leave shotgun... move (about 4 paces) to doorway in middle, 10 rifle, put rifle down on table... move (about 4 paces) to right window, 10 pistol. Shooter gets ready, says he can't hear beeper so good, would TO please tap him on shoulder... stage starts. Shotgun shot, so far so good... move to doorway, rifle is shot. Shooter grounds rifle, heads for right window. TO looks down and sees shiny brass empty case still on carrier of rifle. Tries to holler, loud, at shooter before he starts on pistols, shooter doesn't hear him. TO can't catch up to him before pistol is cocked. Lets stage proceed to conclusion. Time read off and penalty assessed. Shooter doesn't take it gracefully, says the TO should have dumped the empty for him. (!!??) TO looks at him, calls, "set shotgun targets... next shooter!" Shooters score stands as called.
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 That's the call I would have made. --Dawg
Most Wanted Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 All sounds ok to me . It's a shame he did'nt hear but no way should the TO clear the gun .
McCandless Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Personally, I thought the TO did a great job. Especially not arguing with the shooter. Able to hear or not, it's still the shooter's responsibility... at least i.m.o. But, I've been wrong before... many, many, times.
Grizzly Dave Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Personally, I thought the TO did a great job. Especially not arguing with the shooter. Able to hear or not, it's still the shooter's responsibility... at least i.m.o. But, I've been wrong before... many, many, times. +1
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 What's the question?? ...oh...there they are...in the title... NO & NO
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 T.O. CERTAINLY cannot clear the gun himself. Shooter was way out of line trying to pretend that should have been done. Had I been the match director, I would have taken the shooter aside for a little chat, and then congratulated the TO for good handling of the situation. Good luck, GJ
Smoken D Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Most shooters think or say things they normally would not when making a boo-boo. Most will realize after a few seconds set in the mistake they made, shake their head, some say thanks, and move on ta help out on the stage. Happens, next shooter, correct call.
Lunger Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I like the part where the TO looks at him! Next shooter.
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 PWB gets alittle long winded sometimes so please allow me to SUM UP what he said: "NO" ..........Widder Clause
Lazarus Longshot, SASS #44254 Life Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 TO did good. Laz
Anvil Al #59168 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 TO done good. Maybe a polite chat after the match to explain the rules to the shooter.
Tom Bullweed Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 I do not see a problem except for a shooter that needs to reread the rules. The TO did right.
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 Looks kinda' like everyone got this one right... Rance Thinkin'... Yep... next shooter And yeah.... I agree with Widder.. PaleWolf does post some long explanations sometimes
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 I spilled HOT coffee on myself, but it's YOUR fault! ARGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Noz Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 I'm one of those that frequently need a "tap" to get me started but everyone I shoot with knows to "Leave My guns Alone". If I screw up, I own it, and will take my penalty. I hate it when the TO tries to be helpful and tries to tell me something while I'm shooting. I just asked him to tap me to start so he knows I'm deaf and I will have to stop my actions, look at him, and ask him to repeat whatever it was he said.
Fingers McGee Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 ok, I'll pile on. Next Shooter! Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee
Lead Ringer Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 If ya screw up. Take your lumps like a man! Next shooter. Great way to handle it:) Ringer
Buckhorn Bud Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 I'd like to argue for the shooter this time.... ... .... um.... ..... well... ...... ....... Okay..... Call stands as stated. Targets reset? (check) Range clear? (check) Safe to proceed? (check) Nest shooter please!
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