Scott H
Silver $$ Contributor
Question for the F-Class rules experts.
I have a seat cushion that is folded in half and put under my chest when shooting.
I use this to help take stress off my lower back.
I have used this at 2 NRA sanctioned events and never questioned about it or called out for illegal equipment.
Today at a non sanctioned event, it was mentioned to me that it was illegal equipment. "Artificial support for the chest"?
They did not stop me from using it, but just a reference for future matches to prevent issues or DQ. MD was very nice about it but did bring it up.
All I can find in the F-Class rules is as follows:
3.10 Ground Cloth or Ground Pad— A competitor may use one or more
ground cloths or ground pads if they are not constructed or used in a manner
to provide artificial support.
5.2 Artificial Support—Any supporting surface except the ground not
specifically authorized for use in the Rules for the position prescribed. Dig-
ging of elbow or heel holes at the firing points which form artificial support
for the elbows, arms, or legs is prohibited. Use of artificial support, including
back braces, is prohibited except as individually authorized by NRA for a
physically handicapped shooter.
So if the chest pad is not allowed, how is it different from bags or towels placed under elbows for shooting positions or for your hand for joystick stabilizing?
Your thoughts on this please.
THX
Scott
I have a seat cushion that is folded in half and put under my chest when shooting.
I use this to help take stress off my lower back.
I have used this at 2 NRA sanctioned events and never questioned about it or called out for illegal equipment.
Today at a non sanctioned event, it was mentioned to me that it was illegal equipment. "Artificial support for the chest"?
They did not stop me from using it, but just a reference for future matches to prevent issues or DQ. MD was very nice about it but did bring it up.
All I can find in the F-Class rules is as follows:
3.10 Ground Cloth or Ground Pad— A competitor may use one or more
ground cloths or ground pads if they are not constructed or used in a manner
to provide artificial support.
5.2 Artificial Support—Any supporting surface except the ground not
specifically authorized for use in the Rules for the position prescribed. Dig-
ging of elbow or heel holes at the firing points which form artificial support
for the elbows, arms, or legs is prohibited. Use of artificial support, including
back braces, is prohibited except as individually authorized by NRA for a
physically handicapped shooter.
So if the chest pad is not allowed, how is it different from bags or towels placed under elbows for shooting positions or for your hand for joystick stabilizing?
Your thoughts on this please.
THX
Scott