2009 Virginia Maryland Section Championship

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1 2009 Virginia Maryland Section Championship

2 Match Director s Welcome Hello Fellow Shooters, Welcome to the 2009 Virginia-Maryland Section Championship Match. We have designed this match to be fun and challenging for all levels of shooters. Our goal is for everyone to have a safe and enjoyable shooting experience. This match would not be possible without the help of all the volunteers from our section who continually donate their time and energy to make these matches happen. Be sure to take a moment to thank the match staff for all their hard work. Lew Walker Match Director Be safe, shoot fast, and have fun!

3 Match Staff Match Director.. Lew Walker Range Master. Jeff Salzberg Stats Officer. Robert Burkindine Virginia Maryland Section Section Coordinator.. Jeff Salzberg Fredericksburg Practical Shooters.. Gene Sullivan North Mountain Practical Shooters Jim Wheeler Roanoke Practical Shooters. Mark Steinle Maryland Practical Shooters.. Bill Allred Eastern Shore Practical Shooters. Kenny Danz St. Charles Practical Shooters. Andy White Silver Eagle... Douglas Johnson Host Club Fredericksburg Practical Shooters Fredericksburg Rod & Gun Club Condition of Entry By accepting your shooter packet and competing in the Virginia-Maryland Section USPSA Championship for 2009, you attest that you have read and that you understand these match regulations and Policies, that you have read and that you understand the current USPSA Rulebook, and further, that you agree to comply with same.

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7 Match Safety Fredericksburg Rod & Gun Club is a Cold Range. Guns are to be loaded only on the firing line under the direct supervision of a Range Officer. Guns are to be unloaded and holstered, or bagged, when off the line, unless in a Safety Area. All Safety Areas are clearly marked. Your car IS NOT a Safety Area. Gun handling at your car is prohibited and will result in a Match DQ. Do not climb on berms or cross any safety line. Children and pets should be controlled at all times for their personal safety. All competitors must wear eye and hearing protection while on the line. Eye protection is required to be worn by everyone while on the range. Spectators are strongly encouraged to wear hearing protection while observing the shooting. Club Facilities Restrooms: Portable toilets are located in various places on the range property. The Club s permanent restroom facilities are closed for the duration of the match. Parking: Parking for competitors is allowed on top of hill only. Only Match Officials vehicles are allowed on the ranges and staff parking is next to conex s. Procedures and Protocol Sanctioning: The match has been approved by USPSA as a Sanctioned Level III Match. The match will be scored with all six Divisions separated. Scores will be posted on the USPSA web site at the conclusion of the match. Rules: The Virginia-Maryland Section Championship match will be administered under the IPSC Handgun Competition Rules, USPSA Edition, January Popper Calibration: If you feel a popper is off calibration, challenge it DURING SCORING. It will be checked per Rule and C1 and you will be granted a re-shoot if the calibration is off. Match Scoring: If you have a question regarding your posted score, recheck your score sheet. If you still think there is a problem, contact the Chief Stats Officer. We will do everything humanly possible to avoid errors, but YOU are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of your score. Please check posted scores before departing the range. Arbitration Requests: The arbitration fee is $100. Ask the CRO for an Arbitration Request Form and ask for assistance in retaining evidence. Complete and return the form within one hour of the time noted on the score sheet, together with the arbitration fee, to the Range Master or Match Director.

8 Preparation: Shooters are expected to come to the line with their gun holstered and ammunition in place when it is your time to shoot. Rain Covers: IPSC targets will be covered with transparent plastic if there is rain only by order of the Range Master or Match Director. The plastic covers will be removed when the rain stops only by order of the Range Master or Match Director. Lost Brass: As a matter of efficiency, all brass collected from the range is deposited in the designated range pail. Brass is distributed to the range officers at the conclusion of the match in consideration for their hard work. Scheduling: Competitors must compete for score according to the published match and squadding schedule. A competitor who is not present at the scheduled time and date for any stage may not attempt that stage without the prior approval of the Match Director, failing which the competitor s score for that stage will be zero. (6.5.1). On occasion, stages will clear squads early. If your entire squad is available and the CRO approves, the squad will be allowed to shoot ahead of schedule only on the scheduled date. Inspection: When the entire squad is assembled at the scheduled time, a brief stage walk through will be given, followed by a five minute inspection and question period. Shooters at their scheduled stage may negotiate obstacles only during the five minute inspection period. The on deck competitor only may additionally negotiate obstacles while the previous competitor s targets are being scored. Early inspection of a stage is permitted by competitors only if a squad is not currently on the course of fire or getting ready to begin it. Do not operate any of the moving targets or props that activate such movers. If the RO staff is present on a stage, please extend to them the professional courtesy of asking before inspecting the course of fire. Eye and Ear Protection: All competitors must wear eye and ear protection while on the line. Eye protection is required to be worn by everyone while on the range.

9 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 1 CM Madness Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Andy Hollar- Modifications by US Design Team START POSITION: Standing in Box A facing targets, wrists above respective shoulders. Handgun is loaded and holstered as per ready condition in rule and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, from Box A only, engage T1-T7 with only one round per target, perform a mandatory reload and reengage T1-T7 with only one round per target. SCORING SCORING: Virginia Count- 14 rounds, 70 points TARGETS: 7 IPSC SCORED HITS: Best 2 per paper START-STOP: Audible- Last Shot PENALTIES: Per current edition USPSA Practical Shooting Handbook. Failure to perform mandatory reload will result in one procedural penalty per shot fired.

10 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 2 CM Melody Line Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Mike Davis- Modifications by US Design Team START POSITION: Standing in Box A, back to targets, toes of both feet against rear fault line of Box A, both wrists above respective shoulders. Handgun is loaded and holstered as per ready condition in rule 8.1.1and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, turn, then draw and from Box A engage T1-T6 with only one round per target, then make a mandatory reload and from Box A engage T1-T6 with only one round per target. SCORING SCORING: Virginia Count- 12 rounds, 60 points TARGETS: 6 IPSC SCORED HITS: Best 2 per paper START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Per current edition USPSA Practical Shooting Handbook. Failure to perform mandatory reload will result in one procedural penalty per shot fired.

11 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 3 Eastern Shore Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Lew Walker START POSITION: Hands flat on barrel, Gun loaded and holstered as per ready conditions and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 30 rounds, 150 points TARGETS: 10 IPSC, 10 PP SCORED HITS: Best 2 per IPSC, Steel down=1a START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

12 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 4 St. Charles Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Lew Walker START POSITION: Hands flat on X marks. Gun loaded and holstered as per ready conditions and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 32 rounds, 160 points TARGETS: 16 IPSC SCORED HITS: Best 2 per IPSC START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

13 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 5 Thurmont Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Lew Walker START POSITION: Facing downrange, heels on X marks, hands relaxed at sides. Gun loaded and holstered as per ready conditions and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 32 rounds, 160 points TARGETS: 16 IPSC SCORED HITS: Best 2 per IPSC START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

14 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 6 Fredericksburg Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designers: Tino DiMattina and Dennis Viar START POSITION: Seated in chair with your back against chair, gun loaded and laying flat on the table over the X. STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, retrieve gun and engage all targets as they become visible from within the shooting area. Door 1 activates drop out T3 and swinger T6. Door 2 activates the slider T7 & T8. PP1 actives swinger T10. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 30 rounds, 150 points TARGETS: 14 IPSC, 2 PP SCORED HITS: Best 2 per IPSC, Steel down= 1A START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

15 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 7 North Mountain Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Dan Chandler START POSITION: Standing in shooting area, heels on X s, hands relaxed at sides, gun loaded and holstered as per rules and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. Drop outs are activated by opposing US Poppers. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 25 rounds, 125 points TARGETS: 8 IPSC, 5 Plates, 4 US Poppers SCORED HITS: Best 2 per IPSC, Steel down=1a START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

16 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 8 Roanoke Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Lew Walker START POSITION: Hands on X marks on barrels. Gun loaded and holstered as per ready conditions and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 32 rounds, 160 points TARGETS: 16 IPSC SCORED HITS: Best 2 per IPSC START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

17 2009 USPSA Virginia Maryland Sectional Stage 9 Silver Eagle Rules: Practical Shooting Handbook, Latest Edition Course Designer: Lew Walker START POSITION: Standing in box, facing uprange, toes on X marks, hands at surrender. Gun loaded and holstered as per ready conditions and STAGE PROCEDURE Upon start signal, engage targets as they become available from within the shooting area. Clamshell targets are activated by US Poppers. SCORING SCORING: Comstock- 22 rounds, 110 points TARGETS: 10 IPSC, 2 Steel Poppers SCORED HITS: 1 per steel, 3 per IPSC START-STOP: Audible - Last shot PENALTIES: Procedural. -10 No-shoot hit. -10 Miss. -10

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