Match Briefing
Important Notice
THESE POLICIES ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE RULES. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE CONTENTS OF THIS MATCH PUBLICATION.
Safety Areas
Competitors are responsible for adherence to rules 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6... However, we are all reasonable people, experienced multigunners, and we understand a certain amount of equipment needs to be handled in the parking lot. Event staff will not be roving around salivating at the chance to enforce these rules, but that is not to say they will not be enforced.
The expectation is that competitors will keep equipment handling to an appropriate level to load carts or small vehicles in a manner that event staff will not be compelled to intervene if they are to pass by. Proper safety and staging areas will be provided where needed and appropriate. The expectation is that most gun handling, dry fire, repairs, configuration, show-and-tell, etc. will be handled in these areas.
Uncased Firearms Requirements:
Uncased firearms must be:
- A) Holstered
- B) Action Locked Open, or
- C) Chamber Flagged
This is an exclusive list. It is acceptable to move about the range as long as a firearm is in one of these conditions be it in a cart, wagon, vehicle or in hand (with the muzzle oriented up or down at a steep angle).
Staging Areas
This is the most asked about part of the match. Multigunners are well aware of how much equipment needs to be on hand, prepped, staged, and cleared.
As is their way, USPSA is also very pedantic about how this is to be handled. This is a USPSA championship so it must be handled in the proper way, but all the staff are multigunners and have worked other multigun events so they are understanding of what needs to happen.
Staging Area Guidelines:
- Staging areas will be confined by large sections of gates
- Gated areas will be large enough for a squad's firearms to be prepped and contain a preload table
- Competitors are responsible for their handling of firearms in staging areas
- RO's are responsible for monitoring activity within them
- RO's will designate a space where on-deck shooters are to present themselves WITH all of their gear
- Competitors must be in this area with all their gear at the start signal for the competitor preceding them
Important: As this is imperative to match flow which affects all competitors, this conduct will be considered sportsmanship and subject to applicable rules. Squads are encouraged to assist in clearing of firearms and safely returning them to the staging area promptly as the range is being cleared.
Safety Tables
Safety Tables are still safety tables. They have a defined purpose in the rule book and SHOULD NOT be considered synonymous with Staging Area.
For Safety Tables to properly serve their function of facilitating a cold range per USPSA Rules - it is the shooter's responsibility NOT TO HANDLE AMMUNITION OR AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES in this very specific area.
This will be enforced stricter than last year. We have made generous staging arrangements separate from safety areas - please don't put our staff in a position to need to enforce this.
Vehicle Use
Street legal vehicles are expected to be parked in the designated parking areas which in almost all cases will be too fa-duotone fa-solid away for competitors to "work out of" their vehicles. Carts and Wagons are encouraged and worth bringing if you have the means.
Gate One Access (Stages 1 and 2):
Only accessible via a public road or a trail inside the club fence (it will be marked).
ATV/Side by Side/Golf Cart Use:
IS NOT LEGAL OUTSIDE THE FENCES of the club. We have a great relationship with local law enforcement... HOWEVER, they do not look the other way in this regard. The area is actively patrolled and neighbors will call them if they aren't around and they see you.
If you are going to use an off-road vehicle to shuttle equipment, space is limited so it is expected that vehicles will be used to pool for at least two shooters and use will be kept to utility purposes and courteous speeds. Off-road vehicle use is a fragile privilege at this club, inappropriate use will be governed under rules pertaining to sportsmanship.
Off-road vehicle access to Gate 1 is only available via the marked trail. You have been warned.
Cold Range
The range is a cold range. Firearms will not be handled anywhere on the range except in designated safety areas or under the direct supervision of match staff or as otherwise described herein.
- Handling unbagged/unholstered handguns in parking areas is considered unsafe gun handling
- Long Guns may be transferred safely from your automobile to carts as needed
- Long guns are expected to have actions locked open and/or a chamber flag inserted if they are outside of a case
- Live or spent ammunition cases ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE CHAMBER FLAGS
The range is equipped with a number of safety areas to bag and holster guns, for dry fire practice and gun repair, etc. No ammunition may be handled in any safety area.
General Information
Rules
The match rules are found in the current edition of the USPSA Multigun Competition Rules.
Obey Your RO's
Range officers are here to assist you in completing a safe shooting contest. Please comply with their requests. Please bring any issues to the attention of one of the Range Masters.
Set Steel and Tape Targets
Competitors are expected to stay together as a squad to tape, set steel, reset, and help maintain efficiency on each stage.
Lost Brass
All brass is donated to the staff.
Dress Code
Practical shooting is a sport. The match director will be the final arbiter of dubious taste.
Range Procedures
Inspection
When the entire squad is assembled, the written stage briefing will be read. This will be followed by an inspection and question period. Shooters may negotiate obstacles only during this inspection period or while the previous shooter's targets are being scored.
Range Opening
The range will be open to all competitors starting July 16 at 1pm. Competitors must vacate any stage where match staff are doing final inspection.
Hazard Areas
Orange cones and/or safety flagging may be used to restrict certain areas of the range. For safety reasons, competitors and spectators are prohibited from going past these markers without permission.
Match Scoring
The championship will use Practiscore. If you have scoring questions, contact the Range Master and Stats.
Range Facilities
Eye and Hearing Protection
All competitors and visitors must wear eye and hearing protection at all times while on the range. If you do not have adequate eye protection, please see the rangemaster.
Rest Rooms
Portable toilets are located conveniently around the range.
Parking
Parking areas will be clearly marked on the range map. Competitors may only park in the competitor areas. Lock your car and take your valuables.
Personal Vehicles
Personal vehicles (i.e. motorized golf cart/UTV etc.) are allowed. You must drive slowly and cautiously, and may not park anywhere but on the side of the range road, leaving clearance for staff vehicles at all times.
Spectators
Everyone must wear ear and eye protection while on the range. Climbing on berms is not allowed. Children must be under the direct supervision of a parent.
Exhibits/Demo Area
The U.S. Nationals Exhibits, featuring many different suppliers to our sport, will be in the sponsor tent at the range. Only sponsors of the U.S. National Championships are allowed display areas on the range.
Prize Table/Trophies
All trophies will be given out at the awards ceremony. Prizes will also be distributed after the awards ceremony.
Closed Range
If the range is marked closed, and a barrier is across the range road, no competitors may enter the range for any reason. If a range area or road is roped or marked closed DO NOT ENTER.
Eligibility
The National Champion must be a U.S. citizen or a resident with a valid work permit (green card) and a current member of USPSA.
Trophies/Plaques will be awarded based on the criteria in Appendix A2 of the current USPSA Multigun Rules. In a National Championship, there must be at least 10 competitors in a division and 5 in a category in that division for recognition.
You must be a current USPSA member before the commencement of the match on July 15th in order to compete.