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 and Range Rules
COLD RANGE:
The Cardinal Shooting Center 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. Handling firearms in parking areas is unsafe gun handling.
SAFETY AREAS:
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.
EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION:
All competitors must wear eye and hearing protection during the course of fire. Eye protection is required to be worn by everyone while on the range. If you do not have adequate eye protection, please see the range master.
Competition Rules
RULES:
The match rules are found in the current edition of the IPSC Handgun and PCC 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 tape targets or reset steel.
Scheduling and Inspection
SCHEDULING:
No competitor will compete for score on other than the scheduled dates. Occasionally, stages will clear squads early. If your entire squad is available and the CRO approves, the squad will be allowed to shoot ahead of schedule, but only on the scheduled date.
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. Early inspection is NOT permitted by the squad next scheduled to shoot a stage, providing that the previous squad is finished, you report to the range officer prior to inspection, and time permits.
RANGE OPENING:
The range is closed to all competitors prior to the scheduled start time of the staff match. The range will close each day 30 minutes after last shots fired. Competitors may NOT inspect the stages when they are available except from behind the designated viewing line or the rearmost faultline of the stage.
Chronograph and Scoring
CHRONOGRAPH:
Competitors will report to the chronograph at the scheduled time for their squads (see squad schedule). If you fail to report to the chronograph for the scheduled test or after a random sampling, your scores will be removed from the match.
At the chronograph station, do not handle your gun until instructed by the CRO.
MATCH SCORING:
This match will use Practiscore. If you have scoring questions, first check your math, then take your score card copy to Stats to remedy the problem.
Range Facilities
REST ROOMS:
Portable toilets are located conveniently around the range.
FOOD SERVICE:
Lunch will be available for purchase. Water will be provided on the bays.
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. We will have access to the bathrooms, registration, and ammo pickup available and in the Red Feather Outfitters Building, as marked on the map. Any competitor on a closed range will be required to leave and may be subject to disqualification. Please obey the signs.
Vehicle and Parking
PARKING AREA:
Competitor parking area is designated on the map.
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:
Unless you have permission from the Match Director or Range Master, you may not take any Privately Owned Vehicles onto the range except a golf cart or similar. If you have a physical disability please contact the MD/RM. Carts and wagons are allowed. If you are allowed a POV on the range, 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. Parking under the covers is not allowed. Failure to comply will result in vehicle privileges being revoked.
GUN HANDLING IN THE PARKING AREA IS PROHIBITED.
Additional Policies
ALCOHOL:
During the match, Alcohol and recreational drugs may not be consumed anywhere on the range. Competitors violating this policy will be disqualified and asked to leave the range.
DRESSCODE:
Practical shooting is a sport. The match director will be the final arbiter of dubious taste.
LOST BRASS:
All brass is donated to the staff.
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.
Spectators and Exhibits
SPECTATORS:
Everyone must wear eye protection while on the range and hearing protection is strongly suggested. Climbing on berms is not allowed. Children must be under the direct supervision of a parent. If you need eye protection, please see a range master.
EXHIBITS/DEMO AREA:
Many of the event sponsors will have booths on display in our vendor area. Please acknowledge and thank them for their generous support of this match and our sport. NOTE: The vendor area is deemed outside of the match area per the MD.
TROPHIES:
Awards will be sent to those awarded based on the Current IPSC Awards Policy and President's Medals Policy.