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An issue I had last match - familiarity.
We are a friendly bunch, and like to keep things moving along.
But just because you are in the box, does not mean you are free to touch your weapon.
Wait until you are given the command to make ready.
By the end of the day ... I had a shooter come up, we changed score keepers and I was ensuring they were ready and we had the right shooter selected, and sure enough when I turned back the gun was in hand and loaded. I didn't see any of that.
The person with the timer is the safety officer / range officer at that time. Watch for safety issues: Muzzle, finger, mis-fire / squib etc.
The score keeper, and peanut gallery can, watches for hits.
Everyone, after the first couple of matches, should learn to use the tablet to keep score.
Safety / Range officers need a bit more experience - tho that can come from other sources - other shooting sports, military, trainers, NRA etc.
We are a friendly bunch, and like to keep things moving along.
But just because you are in the box, does not mean you are free to touch your weapon.
Wait until you are given the command to make ready.
By the end of the day ... I had a shooter come up, we changed score keepers and I was ensuring they were ready and we had the right shooter selected, and sure enough when I turned back the gun was in hand and loaded. I didn't see any of that.
The person with the timer is the safety officer / range officer at that time. Watch for safety issues: Muzzle, finger, mis-fire / squib etc.
The score keeper, and peanut gallery can, watches for hits.
Everyone, after the first couple of matches, should learn to use the tablet to keep score.
Safety / Range officers need a bit more experience - tho that can come from other sources - other shooting sports, military, trainers, NRA etc.