Matthew Duncan Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 State match. Stage instructions, “Shooter starts with both hands on hat.” The Shooter (me) takes off his hat and holds his hat with both hands on his chest. TO gives him (me) a stern look. BEEP! Shooter (still me) places his hat back on his head before proceeding to shoot the stage. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Tar and feather 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin Mad Murdock SASS #4037 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Had a couple shooters do that about 10 years ago, they got a snide remark and a no call. Was a monthly match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Excerpt from a recent "default position" discussion: ...reminds me of the "hands touching hat" clarification requiring that the hat must be worn on the head; NOT held at the shooter's waist, then dropped at the "beep" (IIRC, a couple shooters got their hats stomped by the TO for trying that stunt) 2 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) 6 minutes ago, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: Excerpt from a recent "default position" discussion: ...reminds me of the "hands touching hat" clarification requiring that the hat must be worn on the head; NOT held at the shooter's waist, then dropped at the "beep" (IIRC, a couple shooters got their hats stomped by the TO for trying that stunt) Duh, yeah, that could very easily happen if I was the T.O. Accidental of course! Edited February 8 by Snakebite 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: Excerpt from a recent "default position" discussion: ...reminds me of the "hands touching hat" clarification requiring that the hat must be worn on the head; NOT held at the shooter's waist, then dropped at the "beep" (IIRC, a couple shooters got their hats stomped by the TO for trying that stunt) That'd be a neat trick for the TO to stomp it while it was on his head. 1 hour ago, Matthew Duncan said: BEEP! Shooter (still me) places his hat back on his head before proceeding to shoot the stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) Filing this away in my memory in the hope I remember to do the same when this thread has been forgotten. On edit: As long as you (and later I) place both hands on hat on head before drawing. Edited February 8 by John Kloehr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Boulla Boulla by the entire tribe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Kinda sounds like a gamer gone wrong Atta boy Matthew fer Gavin’ it a try anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tn Tombstone Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Matthew was not gaming it since he took the time to put the hat back on his head. Both hands were touching his hat on his head at some point before he drew or fired. Good play. I have seen it done enough that if "hands touching hat" is the start position the stage instructions include"hat on head" I have been known to pick up my pistols off of a staged table and reholster before I shoot them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Dan O'Shootem Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I say twenty lashes with a wet noodle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalope Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 40 minutes ago, Tn Tombstone said: I have seen it done enough that if "hands touching hat" is the start position the stage instructions include"hat on head" Also to include, "yes, your own hat on your own head with your own hands." Maybe I'm more grouchy in my advanced years, but I am not amused by such antics trying to be cute. Your mileage may vary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Takes more time to put the hat back on! I say MDQ!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 No advantage. No call. GW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Definite advantage if your shiny bald head blinds the spotters. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I say give that man a spirit of the game.....award! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 And what if the shooter isn't wearing a hat? ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 23 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: And what if the shooter isn't wearing a hat? ..........Widder That's happened especially with lady shooters. Just put your hands on your head DUH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 2/7/2024 at 6:30 PM, Matthew Duncan said: State match. Stage instructions, “Shooter starts with both hands on hat.” The Shooter (me) takes off his hat and holds his hat with both hands on his chest. TO gives him (me) a stern look. BEEP! Shooter (still me) places his hat back on his head before proceeding to shoot the stage. I wouldn't have given you the "beep"... TO shouldn't start a shooter in a faulted position. But, should the starting line read: "Ma'am, if you just..." then the position should be: "Hat in hands." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Newt # 7365 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Matthew, we’re you merely indicating that you were too cool for school, or making a point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 2 hours ago, Nasty Newt # 7365 said: Matthew, we’re you merely indicating that you were too cool for school, or making a point? I find live is boring by following the herd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 8 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: That's happened especially with lady shooters. Just put your hands on your head DUH!! BUT..... instructions didn't give that option. I'm just joshing, BUT..... there have been some folks on this wire that have been anal about following every letter of the written word, no exception, as some have stated. ..........Widder 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 13 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: And what if the shooter isn't wearing a hat? ..........Widder WIDDER!! Ya’s remembered!! Most of my first thee years in SASS I didn’t wear a hat, but large bandanna on my head!! Sometimes, I held the tails of the knot, pulled around to one side! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Blade, #25657 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Forgot my hat once. Sure enough, first stage "hands on hat". Turned and put my hands on the Timer Operator's hat. "Ready!" 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Agate Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) On 2/7/2024 at 5:34 PM, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: Excerpt from a recent "default position" discussion: ...reminds me of the "hands touching hat" clarification requiring that the hat must be worn on the head; NOT held at the shooter's waist, then dropped at the "beep" (IIRC, a couple shooters got their hats stomped by the TO for trying that stunt) Saw that happen once at our home club. The TO was the shooter's wife and after he dropped the hat she grabbed it and set it aside. I lost respect for two of our valued shooters and asked not to shoot with them anymore!! Edited February 16 by Jasper Agate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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