Shooter Classification Question

[dcali]

Technically, you stay at your old classification (unclassified master) until the date shown on the card. At a club match, you could probably talk the director into letting you shoot in your unofficial class, though.

 

[dcali]

Just an FYI, this is what the NRA rulebook says about it:

"19.9 Obsolete Classifications and Scores—All classifications and scores (including temporary, Rule 19.14) except Master, shall become obsolete if the competitor does not fire in NRA competition within the discipline in which the classification was earned, at least once during three successive calender years. Master classifications and scores shall become obsolete if the competitor does not fire in NRA competition of the appropriate discipline at least once during five consecutive calender years. Lifetime Master Classifications will not become obsolete. "

This never made sense to me. First, because if your Master classification expires, you are now... a Master (unclassified). Also, a high master doesn't become a sharpshooter after taking a few years off. Seems unnecessary. If people take a long break and it turns out they now suck, there are already provisions for reclassifying downward.

 

[Erud]

This never made sense to me. First, because if your Master classification expires, you are now... a Master (unclassified). Also, a high master doesn't become a sharpshooter after taking a few years off. Seems unnecessary. If people take a long break and it turns out they now suck, there are already provisions for reclassifying downward.

I'm not arguing for or against, just pointing out what the rule states.

 

[dcali]

I'm not arguing for or against, just pointing out what the rule states.

I know. I'm just commenting on it now that I saw it printed out. Classifications aren't really something I worry much about.