Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 At a match today we had a stage that had a lot of traveling from doorway to window to another window and back.. we had a porch boardwalk to navigate along to the different stations.. When the RO was explaining the stage he told all posse members and spotters to stay off the boardwalk and behind the support poles holding up the roof.. We and They all did so through the whole line up of shooters for the stage,, The RO stated that if anyone invaded the shooters 170 it would give the shooter a SDQ.. This has been discussed and I don't remember the ruling.. Rance Thinkin' the guy that broke the shooters 170 should get the SDQ.. But hey... I've been wrong before.. Maybe again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 If a spotter, T/O, photographer, or anyone else steps into the shooter's 170 during stage engagement, the shooter is NOT responsible. The RO in the OP is mistaken. T/O should call a "CEASE FIRE", make the range safe & restart the shooter...with warning to others to KEEP OUT! of the danger zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I knew that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Cease fire... Thanks PaleWolf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Avenger Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hey Rance The 170 is to the firing line So if someone other then the shooter goes in front of the firing line, the t.o or anyone else that sees an unsafe situation Should call for a ceasefire Then the shooter would get a reshoot And not a sdq On the stage you guys or others are shooting it's just common courtesy to stay back, maybe the shooter has to move and he get 169 with the shotgun If everyone is back it's easier on the t.o If everyone is crowding a 160+ might get you a sdq Sorry we missed the shoot this year Billy the Avenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I was the RO for that stage, and the language I used was to demonstrate that normal spotting positions on that stage, with that scenario, could place a spotter or spectator in a position of danger. With the shooter moving sideways the length of the boardwalk to shoot the pistols, there was a high probability that they would be moving with guns drawn. The usual spotting positions would potentially place spotters in a place that would make it difficult for the shooter to complete the stage with the freedom to legally move. In making my point, I probably over stated the case - just trying to impress on the posse the importance of leaving an area clear that we normally don't think about. Besides the safety issue, there is the distraction potential for the shooter. The stage ran smoothly, so I guess I made my point. BTW - we raised over $12,000 for St Jude's! Thank you TA Spurs and Shamrock Sis for keeping this alive. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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