Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Heartland Match,held the 3rd Sunday of each month is a "GO!" for next Sunday, the 16th.
I have five, count 'em, FIVE stages drawn up and ready to go.
Total round count is 50 rds.
This month, ALL STAGES WILL BE SET UP SIMULTANEOUSLY, so things will run faster than last month. (no surprise stages this time)
Take a moment to participate in the poll, or to post or PM your suggestions to me.
I have made a few tweaks to the divisions. "Low Cap" is now at 10 rds in the magazine. "High Cap" is 11 rds and more. You can download your gun to play in "Low Cap" if you wish, just make sure you are consistent with your round count.
Also, I added an "L" to the "PDL" division (Ported, Dot and Laser) It will now include gun mounted LIGHTS.
I will have to limit the number of shooters to 40 max......altho I won't enforce this until next month.
Further, there will be a list of Guidelines that everyone will receive and must read. That way, we're all on the same page before the first shot is fired. Here is the basic content of the Guidelines:
1) Safety is everyone’s job. If you see something unsafe, SAY SOMETHING !
2) This is a COLD RANGE. No guns are loaded prior to the “make ready” command.
3) Do not unholster your gun unless on the line & after told to “make ready” by the RO. (Range Officer) IE; your gun stays holstered unless you’re on the line making ready or in the safe area.
4) Follow all range commands of the RO, as they are given. (Don’t rush, don’t anticipate!)
5) The “safe” area is the classroom, at the southeast corner of the building thru the double doors.
You may “gun-up” there, while facing the EAST wall. (away from the double doors)
6) Do NOT handle any ammunition in the safe area. (Load magazines anywhere BUT the safe area)
7) All movement and reloads must be done with the trigger finger outside the guard.
8) Don’t break the 180 with the muzzle. (Muzzle & Finger warnings may be given, but are not required)
9) If you have an accidental discharge, STOP! Face downrange and do what the RO tells you.
10) Do not try to outsmart the stage. Due to the limitations of an indoor range, all shots must hit the backstop for safety. Walls, ceiling and floor are not the backstop!
11) It is required that the shooter engage targets only from the specified positions.
12) All prop walls are considered to go all the way to the floor. Unless otherwise specifically outlined for the stage, if you can see a target under a wall, do not shoot it. If you’re unsure, ask!
13) All walls and targets are considered impenetrable. Do not intentionally shoot thru a target, prop or wall hoping to hit another target.
14) When told, “unload & show clear,” remove your magazine, remove the chambered round,
point the gun at the backstop and pull the trigger. If there is an AD, it’s a Match DQ
BLATANTLY DISREGARDING ANY OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN A MATCH DQ
If you are DQ’ed for a safety violation, there is no refund and there is no whining.
1) You are expected to stay with your squad throughout the match.
2) You are expected to help tape, pick up brass and/or reset the stage for the next shooter.
3) If you are the “on deck” (next) shooter, you do not need to help reset the stage.
4) If you’re “in the hole” (3rd up) pick up the shooter’s brass. If you’re 4th or 5th or greater, help tape/reset.
5) If you are reported as a “slug” (not helping at all) then you forfeit your chance at the drawing.
6) There is no shooting straight thru the match, unless you have a great reason.
7) After the match is over, you are expected to help sweep, take down the props, clean up and restore the range to how it was before the match.
8) If you leave early, you forfeit your chance at winning a $50 Heartland Gift Certificate.
Must be present to win!
I have five, count 'em, FIVE stages drawn up and ready to go.
Total round count is 50 rds.
This month, ALL STAGES WILL BE SET UP SIMULTANEOUSLY, so things will run faster than last month. (no surprise stages this time)
Take a moment to participate in the poll, or to post or PM your suggestions to me.
I have made a few tweaks to the divisions. "Low Cap" is now at 10 rds in the magazine. "High Cap" is 11 rds and more. You can download your gun to play in "Low Cap" if you wish, just make sure you are consistent with your round count.
Also, I added an "L" to the "PDL" division (Ported, Dot and Laser) It will now include gun mounted LIGHTS.
I will have to limit the number of shooters to 40 max......altho I won't enforce this until next month.
Further, there will be a list of Guidelines that everyone will receive and must read. That way, we're all on the same page before the first shot is fired. Here is the basic content of the Guidelines:
Heartland Pistol Match Guidelines
Safety
Safety
1) Safety is everyone’s job. If you see something unsafe, SAY SOMETHING !
2) This is a COLD RANGE. No guns are loaded prior to the “make ready” command.
3) Do not unholster your gun unless on the line & after told to “make ready” by the RO. (Range Officer) IE; your gun stays holstered unless you’re on the line making ready or in the safe area.
4) Follow all range commands of the RO, as they are given. (Don’t rush, don’t anticipate!)
5) The “safe” area is the classroom, at the southeast corner of the building thru the double doors.
You may “gun-up” there, while facing the EAST wall. (away from the double doors)
6) Do NOT handle any ammunition in the safe area. (Load magazines anywhere BUT the safe area)
7) All movement and reloads must be done with the trigger finger outside the guard.
8) Don’t break the 180 with the muzzle. (Muzzle & Finger warnings may be given, but are not required)
9) If you have an accidental discharge, STOP! Face downrange and do what the RO tells you.
10) Do not try to outsmart the stage. Due to the limitations of an indoor range, all shots must hit the backstop for safety. Walls, ceiling and floor are not the backstop!
11) It is required that the shooter engage targets only from the specified positions.
12) All prop walls are considered to go all the way to the floor. Unless otherwise specifically outlined for the stage, if you can see a target under a wall, do not shoot it. If you’re unsure, ask!
13) All walls and targets are considered impenetrable. Do not intentionally shoot thru a target, prop or wall hoping to hit another target.
14) When told, “unload & show clear,” remove your magazine, remove the chambered round,
point the gun at the backstop and pull the trigger. If there is an AD, it’s a Match DQ
BLATANTLY DISREGARDING ANY OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN A MATCH DQ
If you are DQ’ed for a safety violation, there is no refund and there is no whining.
Protocols
1) You are expected to stay with your squad throughout the match.
2) You are expected to help tape, pick up brass and/or reset the stage for the next shooter.
3) If you are the “on deck” (next) shooter, you do not need to help reset the stage.
4) If you’re “in the hole” (3rd up) pick up the shooter’s brass. If you’re 4th or 5th or greater, help tape/reset.
5) If you are reported as a “slug” (not helping at all) then you forfeit your chance at the drawing.
6) There is no shooting straight thru the match, unless you have a great reason.
7) After the match is over, you are expected to help sweep, take down the props, clean up and restore the range to how it was before the match.
8) If you leave early, you forfeit your chance at winning a $50 Heartland Gift Certificate.
Must be present to win!