NROI Podcast

In this episode: Troy reports on the recently completed US IPSC Nationals in Mesa AZ,  SCSA rules updated in the app after original error in updating, Omnivore holster with plastic guides legal for Production/CO, Membership requirements to shoot various match levels,  Approved local rules (3.3) - how to find out what is where, Safety checks/classes to participate in competition - Legal?  Local rul...

In this episode, the team discusses some of the basics of calibration firearms for RMs at matches, what to do when a competitor arrives at the line with a magazine in the gun, modifying SCSA stages to fit local bays, changing divisions for competitors in SCSA whose firearm does not fit their declared division, limited optics in SCSA, scoring partial bullet hits in cardboard targets, more discussio...

This week the team discusses some tips and tricks around classifer reshoots and Practiscore; the Alien Retro handgun is not legal for CO despite being legal for IPSC Prod Optics and why; Equipment checks at US IPSC Nationals; WHO/SHO & Penalties; Finger in the trigger guard and aiming at targets beyond a wall; using cadence in SCSA range commands; REF and stopping competitors;  Issuing Warning...

Our fiftieth episode!  Kind of feels like a milestone.  The rules updates are live!  In this episode the gang discusses disabled shooters and using mobility assistive devices, thinking through called DQs to ensure they are valid, reshooting classifiers at matches, setting up classifiers and what variances are allowed, NROI/USPSA role when a match runs off the rails, range rules and allowed/appropr...

In this episode: The new rules go into effect 29 February 2024; What is and is not a chamber flag; Activating targets using no score "targets" and why these are not legal; What constitutes Range Equipment Failure (REF); The match sanctioning process, why we do it, what it does for the match, and more; Navigating the Form C submission process; Updates to the Production handgun list, and m...

In this episode of the NROI podcast: Announcing a new podcast feature - chapter markers.  We are just learning this tool and it will develop more as we go forward.  An update on the new rules update - when?  An update on the SCSA RO Seminar. Appendix A1 and match levels and why you might want to run a Level 2 or Tier 2 (or higher) match. Rule 10.2.10 and how we deal with inability to comply with s...

The NROI staff discuss the rule changes recently passed by the Board of Directors. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate.  This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling.  Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.

The NROI Podcast returns for Season 3.  In this episode we discuss the BoD approved change to the Production magazine capacity to 15 rounds as of 31 January 2024, The "Fan Mail" regarding the post about the December 2023 Question of the Month, and the forthcoming SCSA RO class.  Also some information for those considering scheduling RO classes and about the potential fee increase that wa...

We are back!  In this episode:  Handgun Nationals recap, welcome to two New Range Masters  --> Applications for the RM Program Open November 1st, Thanks for all the great feedback at Handgun Nationals! Sig 21 Round P320 magazines with factory base pad may be over length per Sig, Walkthrough time poaching and what to do about it, the belt loops discussion again, Range is clear and cased guns, Li...

All of the staff that worked in the RM capacity at the recently completed Open/PCC Nationals join the panel to discuss that match; what went right, what didn't go so right, and ideas on improving the match. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate.  This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling.  Questions should be...

Update from the Open/PCC Nationals in Talladega, AL.  From the mailbag: Overlaying targets with/without Hard Cover or No Shoot, All steel Speed Shoot legality, Obscured dots legality and use, Revisiting Table Start related DQs @ Area 1, Fixed Time and why clubs really need to run these as part of their matches, 10.7 and incapacitation, and a special update from Troy. Note: Transcriptions done by A...

This week we dive into a full mailbag to discuss topics including: Fault lines, Squibs with no recorded time, more Limited Optics questions, PCC Weak Shoulder, State mandated magazine capacities and USPSA rules, Using long guns with a holstered handgun in SCSA, shortening your frame or grip in Production/CO, Non-magazine fed rimfire long guns in SCSA, using your handgun as a backup for your PCC, u...

This time around, our globe trotting Troy fills us in on why he was in Suriname awhile back and what is happening at the Canadian IPSC National Championship in Manitoba.  Then we discuss maintenance of steel targets outside of the match and why that is very important for safety, how to find firearms that are compliant with state magazine restrictions, a discussion about mag capacity, optics and ot...

In this episode Troy gives a rundown and recap of the recently completed Multi-Gun Nationals, we discuss how we classify optics that have a separate magnification unit, why using certified ROs/CROs is important and how many are required by the rules at the various levels, when can you legally disengage a thumb safety on a holstered firearm, do flashlights in Limited/L10/Limited-Optics need to be o...

In this episode: Reminder to participate in the online surveys for production, L10 and Limited Optics, where does advantage come into play in approving gun swaps during a match, does the RO need to see an empty chamber at Unload and Show Clear?, what is and is not acceptable as a chamber flag, fixing WSBs at the match, coaching and such at Steel Challenge, wearing body armor/helmets/gas masks/etc....

In this episode we review the recently completed Carry Optics Nationals, discuss more holster considerations, more Virginia Count scoring, revisit use of suppressors in USPSA competition, squibs vs. case extraction/case separation and the rules, AD shots within 10 feet of your feet, and much more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate.  This podcast, and any t...

In this episode:  Updates to the Multi-Gun rules are out, prop construction for majors, leaning on walls to make tight shots and the wall breaks or creates openings they shoot through, scoring unusual holes, changing match results after they are posted to correct issues, competitors placing cameras on the stage prior to shooting it, category changes, call hits on props like walls, what is legal fo...

In this episode:  Update coming to the MultiGun rules for minor corrections, MultiGun endorsement course updated for 2023 is available for all currently certified Range Officers,  local range rules vs. local rules by the USPSA affiliate club, using white no shoot targets behind white steel, sight pictures and the differences between USPSA and IPSC, age limits for USPSA/SCSA and starting kids in th...

In this episode:  Update on the printed rulebooks from Amazon publishing, Appendix D9 not in table of contents in the App, carrying magazines in the hand during a stage, lady competitors and belts/loops, removing gun/belt when not at the safe area in SCSA, plates falling in SCSA competition, emergency action plans on the range and more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be ent...

In this episode we discuss grace periods for renewal of RO certification, the Level 2 (CRO) seminar, denial of participation at your match, the NROI RO Discipline policy in depth, Steel Challenge RO and International NROI seminars, and a new NROI Tips video for SCSA coming soon. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate.  This podcast, and any transcription thereo...

The NROI staff is joined by DME Jake Martens and Adam Maxwell who is one of the MDs for the A5 Two-Gun and the USPSA Nationals matches this year.  Discussion ensues regarding both Two-Gun matches in various flavors and the MG Nationals and what shooters can expect to find at both matches, the evolution of USPSA MultiGun, Nationals stage design and logistical considerations, and more. Note: Transcr...

The NROI crew discuss some of the rumors circulating on social media, the Range Officer's Creed and what it means to you as a Range Officer, membership in NASO and why you might want to join that organization as well, more information about the official NROI Calibration ammo (now available for preorder) and we answer a few questions from the mailbag. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other m...

In this episode NROI announces a partnership with Eley to produce and distribute official NROI calibration ammunition for use at matches of all levels; more information about Limited Optics and the availability of this at matches; local interpretation of rules; and more!  We also debut a new somewhat regular segment called "Just Stop It!" where we address stuff people are doing which cau...

In this episode, the NROI team revisits the 10.2.2 and 10.2.2.1 rulings, again.  Then discusses the Limited Optics Provisional Division that will go into effect 01 May, 2023 and the MG Provisional Modified Division, coaching penalties in SCSA, and more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate.  This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an...

The NROI team discusses the forthcoming rule changes recently released by the USPSA Board of Directors.  Changes to both USPSA rule books as well as the SCSA rule book are discussed. We also talk about the effort to take the SCSA endorsement internationally. And we added a postscript to the episode discussing the ruling out February 24th regarding changes to 10.2.2 and 10.2.2.1. Note: Transcriptio...