Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Yesterday, we had a fairly new shooter who while shooting pistol had his first round go "pop". Since it was obvious it was only the primer I yelled, "SQUIB!" and he set his gun done. Upon further investigation, after he was done with the stage, we found that the round in question had had the primer inserted sideways. When the firing pin struck it it went BANG, but didn't set off any powder and the bullet didn't move in the case. So my question is: should the shooter in this case be offered a reshoot as it would have been perfectly safe for him to continue the stage? Possum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassalong Hopidy Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Yes. And you did the right thing since you couldn’t be sure the gun was safe to fire after that point. Not really a squib since no barrel obstruction, so a reshoot is in order. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) I find it interesting that first he didn't see the sideways primer when he was loading the pistol, and secondly that the cylinder even rotated with a cartridge primer seated like that. Heck if one of my correctly seated primer is slightly high I'll know about it when rotating the cylinder. Edited January 8 by High Spade Mikey Wilson 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 And some training on inspecting ammo is in order. In my thinking that should have been caught twice, once when putting it in whatever he stores his rounds in and again as he was loading the revolver. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El diablo gringo Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 If the pistol was the very first firearm used on the stage then yes, he deserved a reshoot. If rounds were sent down range with the other pistol or firearm then no reshoot. Shooter owns the stage. Better to learn this at a monthly than at a state match. Gringo 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 As I understand the rules...He was stopped because it was thought he had a squib. No projectile in barrel...reshoot awarded 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalope Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Shooter "owns the stage" until the TO stopped his progress by hollering "Squib". Since no bullet was lodged in the barrel, the TO should offer a reshoot due to unnecessary stoppage. No matter if it happened on the first shot or some time later. Tip of the hat to the TO for trying to prevent something that could have been dangerous! Edited January 8 by Jackalope spelling 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 54 minutes ago, El diablo gringo said: If the pistol was the very first firearm used on the stage then yes, he deserved a reshoot. If rounds were sent down range with the other pistol or firearm then no reshoot. Shooter owns the stage. Better to learn this at a monthly than at a state match. Gringo SHB Pg 13 - In the case of a suspected squib, the TO will instruct the shooter to make the firearm safe and continue with the next firearm. If the barrel is later determined to be clear, the shooter will receive a reshoot. 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 2 hours ago, Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 said: Yesterday, we had a fairly new shooter who while shooting pistol had his first round go "pop". Since it was obvious it was only the primer I yelled, "SQUIB!" and he set his gun done. Upon further investigation, after he was done with the stage, we found that the round in question had had the primer inserted sideways. When the firing pin struck it it went BANG, but didn't set off any powder and the bullet didn't move in the case. So my question is: should the shooter in this case be offered a reshoot as it would have been perfectly safe for him to continue the stage? Possum I would also offer him a reloading book to read. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Also, make certain the shooter was watching his loading and NOT distracted by others at the loading table. We often forget and get to talking, etc. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Reshoot, always error on the side of safety. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadwood Miner, SASS # 45575 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I would rather yell "STOP" than SQUIB. Brand new shooter might not know what squib means. Really interesting that a sideways primer went off! First I've heard of that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 41 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I would rather yell "STOP" than SQUIB. Brand new shooter might not know what squib means. Really interesting that a sideways primer went off! First I've heard of that. Might have thought he hollered SQUID!! Wouldn’t YOU stop if there was a squid on you?? 1 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) 6 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I would rather yell "STOP" than SQUIB. Brand new shooter might not know what squib means. Really interesting that a sideways primer went off! First I've heard of that. Heck, he can probably use CCI primers with a hammer strike like that. Edited January 8 by Cypress Sun 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 in addition to above suggestion I would quietly ask another shooter to watch him load for the next few (all) stages. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El diablo gringo Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Lol, next time I’ll pay attention to the op. Definitely a reshoot. That’s what I get for multitasking too early in the morning Gringo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 8 hours ago, Tell Sackett SASS 18436 said: Might have thought he hollered SQUID!! Wouldn’t YOU stop if there was a squid on you?? Nope, unless that's what we're having for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 15 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I would rather yell "STOP" than SQUIB. Brand new shooter might not know what squib means. While I get your thinking, I would rather stay with SQUIB. I highly doubt that a new shooter will continue firing if the TO yells something at him he doesn't understand. Wouldn't he rather look at the TO expecting instructions? So, I'd suggest to yell SQUIB immediately followed by further instructions how to proceed with the pistol. When TO says STOP the stage is finished and shooter must not continue with next guns (or else he gets a MDQ). A reshoot would be indicated regardless if there's in fact a squib or not. At least, that's how I read the SHB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Thank you all. That was also my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/8/2023 at 10:38 AM, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I would rather yell "STOP" than SQUIB. Brand new shooter might not know what squib means. Really interesting that a sideways primer went off! First I've heard of that. Or even allowed the cylinder to rotate. Would love to have seen how that worked. TM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/8/2023 at 9:21 AM, Jackalope said: Tip of the hat to the TO for trying to prevent something that could have been dangerous! Amen, Jackalope! Hugs! Scarlett 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 I wasn't the TO, but after I yelled SQUIB and the TO said whatever he said, the shooter did stop and lay the gun down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Wilson Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 WTC: Reshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie T Waite Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) TO stopped shooter for a perceived squib - no squib found (TO interference) Even though shooter was stopped for all the right reasons. SHB pp 20: No Alibi/Reshoots/Restarts SASS matches above the club level are “no alibi” matches. Once the first round goes down range, the competitor is committed to the stage and must finish the stage to the best of his or her ability. - Reshoots are not awarded for ammunition or firearm malfunctions. However, if there is a range failure (failure of props, timer failure/unrecorded time, or Range Officer interference) beyond the competitor’s control, a reshoot may be granted. - On a reshoot, the competitor starts over clean, carrying only accrued safety penalties forward. Edited January 10 by Charlie T Waite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 it seems to me that with the serious potential consequences of a squib if someone thinks they hear one they should call it out , its been that way at most events ive been to , no-one needs a damaged gun and NO-ONE wants to hurt themselves or a bystander , it would take the fun out of our game , kinda like spotting , if you know its a hit - its a hit but if you think its a squib its a squib , why risk anyone ever , that said ill leave the reshoots to the RSOs , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 REF also: Quote If a safety command is given by the TO, that is later determined to be errant, (e.g., if a squib call is determined to actually be clear), the shooter will automatically receive a reshoot. RO2 p.8 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The above says it all!! No need to pursue this further!! THANKS PWB!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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