PSA for MDs, F-Open and F-TR are seperate classes

[Joe R]

It seems to me that if any MD that does not know the differences between categories and classifications and does not treat them appropriately ought to be removed from the position by the club. Since F-Class is recognized by the NRA as a separate class and NRA Registered match would be in violation of the rules and therefore any participant can file a protest form (see below). The MD may well be jeopardizing the validity of any records set during the match, because the whole match was not conducted according to the NRA rules.Those rules specifically say that awards have to be distributed.

I'm the mid-range match director here at Bayou Rifle in Houston. I've only been involved in competition for the last 4 years, two years (in October) as a MD. I The previous MD was a sling shooter. During the whole time there have been awards for 5 different categories, (sling) Service Rifle, (sling) Match Rifle, Scoped (sling) Target Rifle, F-TR and F-Open.

During most matches the Effers make up at least half and most times 3/4 of the shooters. So not to recognize them is like biting your nose.....

Kindest regards,

Joe

 

[Erud]

I'm the mid-range match director here at Bayou Rifle in Houston. I've only been involved in competition for the 4 years, two years (in October) as a MD. I The previous MD was a sling shooter. During the whole time there have been awards for 5 different categories, (sling) Service Rifle, (sling) Match Rifle, Scoped (sling) Target Rifle, F-TR and F-Open.
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No awards for Palma rifles? That seems discriminatory.

 

[Joe R]

No awards for Palma rifles? That seems discriminatory.

That decision was made long before I came on the scene by High Power Director; he's a sling shooter. The reason is that the sling Match Rifle encompasses all metallic sights including the Palma rifles. Seems very fair to me.

Joe

 

[Erud]

That decision was made long before I came on the scene by High Power Director; he's a sling shooter. The reason is that the sling Match Rifle encompasses all metallic sights including the Palma rifles. Seems very fair to me.

Joe

Actually, by NRA rule, a match rifle must be capable of holding 5 rounds. A Palma rifle does not fit into any of the categories you have listed. Changing "Match Rifle" to "Any Rifle" would solve this problem. Isn't this a thread complaining about MD's not understanding the differences between categories?

"3.3 NRA Match Rifle—A center fire rifle with metallic sights and a maga- zine capable of holding not less than 5 rounds. "

 

[effendude]

All I can say about this is that F-Class has been a long, slow journey to get respect. Here in MN, some shooters (such as Erud, a great guy, BTW) welcomed the new discipline. Others were indifferent. Some still are outright disrespectful. I transitioned over from OTC shooting, so I knew most of the shooters in the state. Knowing the shooters made it easier to bring the issue forward.

I give match directors a little slack as they are usually not shooters, but the nice people who volunteered so the shooters could compete. The NRA didn't give good support either for a while. Things are much better now. My only suggestion is if you are interested in shooting a match, READ the bulletin. Awards are usually described in detail. If you have concerns or questions, call the match director.

Scott

 

[Joe R]

Actually, by NRA rule, a match rifle must be capable of holding 5 rounds. A Palma rifle does not fit into any of the categories you have listed. Changing "Match Rifle" to "Any Rifle" would solve this problem. Isn't this a thread complaining about MD's not understanding the differences between categories?

"3.3 NRA Match Rifle—A center fire rifle with metallic sights and a maga- zine capable of holding not less than 5 rounds. "

Erud,
You are 100% correct.My mistake. As you can see our registration sheets are correct.

Kindest regards,

Joe