I just got DQ for breaking 180. New mag release was not dropping mag so i pushed harder and caused me to point towards RO. I apologized and he helped instruct me. This help too, thanks!
Thanks for this video. Whenever I bring someone new to a match I try to do some "desert shooting" first so I can see how they reload etc (at least do dry reloads etc) so I can see if they do that "rotate" the gun in the workspace on the reloads. Your video covers the 3 big things I'm always worried about with bringing the new people but now I can show them this video ahead of time so they can be safe and not get a DQ on their first match. Getting a DQ on the first match really puts a damper on their enthusiasm of joining a new sport even though the DQ is there to keep everyone safe.
Good tips! When you are in a hurry its very easy to forget safety stuff. Caught myself doing unsafe things while practicing at speed. Really have to train myself to be always safe and efficient at the same time. This is where thoughtful practice will instill good habits. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!
Great tips. I wish I saw this Last month. I got the dreaded whistle when I had to run back, up range, at a 45 degree angle to the right, had to do a reload, didn't realize the muzzle passed the 180, didn't wait till I got to the next stage.
A critical piece of information missing from this video is what the 180 line is based off of. It is always parallel to the back berm at all times. Has zero to do with any fault lines nor target positioning. I have seen a few shooters DQ themselves on an unload because the last target or array was 45 degrees to the back berm and their brain said the 180 was parallel to that target or array.
Some gun ranges may have rules regarding no pointing the muzzle above the berms. My club's actions bays have overhead steel baffles to prevent projectiles from leaving the action bays but they also required that the muzzle not point up about the berms.
These are fantastic range tips, competing or not. I can 100% see the safety and speed benefits for competition, but these techniques should also help keep people safe when you are simply exercising target practice or just having some fun at the range.
What info are you looking for? As long as you keep you finger of the trigger and as far as possible keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction during the fall, you should be fine. It is actually quite possible to have decent muzzle awareness during a fall.
if you do break the 180 and get DQ'd it's going to suck. It doesn't mean that your a bad person, it means the safety rules in place are being adhered to. You will be surprised how many shooters have been DQ'd at least once. Suck it up and move on.
I just got DQ for breaking 180. New mag release was not dropping mag so i pushed harder and caused me to point towards RO. I apologized and he helped instruct me. This help too, thanks!
Thanks for this video. Whenever I bring someone new to a match I try to do some "desert shooting" first so I can see how they reload etc (at least do dry reloads etc) so I can see if they do that "rotate" the gun in the workspace on the reloads. Your video covers the 3 big things I'm always worried about with bringing the new people but now I can show them this video ahead of time so they can be safe and not get a DQ on their first match. Getting a DQ on the first match really puts a damper on their enthusiasm of joining a new sport even though the DQ is there to keep everyone safe.
Good tips! When you are in a hurry its very easy to forget safety stuff. Caught myself doing unsafe things while practicing at speed. Really have to train myself to be always safe and efficient at the same time. This is where thoughtful practice will instill good habits. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!
Excellent tips for competition shooting!
Interesting that I received this suggestion from my firearms instructor today regarding how to hold the gun when running back.
Great tips. I wish I saw this Last month. I got the dreaded whistle when I had to run back, up range, at a 45 degree angle to the right, had to do a reload, didn't realize the muzzle passed the 180, didn't wait till I got to the next stage.
A critical piece of information missing from this video is what the 180 line is based off of. It is always parallel to the back berm at all times. Has zero to do with any fault lines nor target positioning.
I have seen a few shooters DQ themselves on an unload because the last target or array was 45 degrees to the back berm and their brain said the 180 was parallel to that target or array.
Some gun ranges may have rules regarding no pointing the muzzle above the berms. My club's actions bays have overhead steel baffles to prevent projectiles from leaving the action bays but they also required that the muzzle not point up about the berms.
Fantastic tips. Incorporating those techniques as part of dry fire drills will help build muscle memory.
It doesn’t matter what we’ve done or been - this is really building block stuff we must know and do. Thanks for this
You guys usually have great content thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎄
Great video.
good advice. Got warned by the RSO at the last match because I almost violated during a reload. Need to practice some drills.
Just shot my first ever USPSA match yesterday, and I DQ'd on my last stage. Learned a lot though, and the guys were very supportive and encouraging.
Could we have more Seals and professional operators doing the videos please?
These are fantastic range tips, competing or not. I can 100% see the safety and speed benefits for competition, but these techniques should also help keep people safe when you are simply exercising target practice or just having some fun at the range.
What about clearing the "berm" or "Charlie's angle"
@tactical hyve ? I see no one addressing moving running trip fall with handgun,rifle deployed in a defense or offense deployment
What info are you looking for? As long as you keep you finger of the trigger and as far as possible keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction during the fall, you should be fine.
It is actually quite possible to have decent muzzle awareness during a fall.
if you do break the 180 and get DQ'd it's going to suck. It doesn't mean that your a bad person, it means the safety rules in place are being adhered to. You will be surprised how many shooters have been DQ'd at least once. Suck it up and move on.
Safety first!
When I move from position, I'm looking for cover and the next target. Fawking competitions. Bounding with your weapon backward is just, duh.
This rule is not about safety and often encourages unsafe behavior, such as running backwards with a hot weapon.
So I'm not allowed to 360 quickscope? :D
if you throw a grenade at the RO he will run like hell and wont see any potential 180 violations!
In the real world people fall people trip. Hope no one shoots themselves