So what the heck is a BOD?
BOD = Board of Directors
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So what the heck is a BOD?
So what the heck is a BOD?
So what the heck is a BOD?
I know that this is a complicated issue but I have to ask (and I have never been to NB). What is the problem with no shooting at side berms? I shoot at 2 clubs that have concrete side berms and shooting them is a DQ. There are some limitations to shooting however not enough to shut down an entire program. I'm assuming that a lot more than outlawing side berm shooting took place?
My understanding is one individual got himself appointed safety czar, and the rule is "the word of the czar makes it so" when it comes to what is safe and what is not.What is the problem with no shooting at side berms?
I know that this is a complicated issue but I have to ask (and I have never been to NB). What is the problem with no shooting at side berms? I shoot at 2 clubs that have concrete side berms and shooting them is a DQ. There are some limitations to shooting however not enough to shut down an entire program. I'm assuming that a lot more than outlawing side berm shooting took place?
Way back, Action Pistol was shot in New Bedford at the Rifle Range and no side berms were used. Then the pocket ranges were installed.
The side berms of the pocket ranges were not built using the same screened fill as the back. Meaning the side has more rocks and other objects. They are also not as tall. This became more of a concern when the three-gun matches started.
Some members of the BOD at the time (there are now some new members on the BOD's) felt (right or wrong) they or the club could be liable in case of an accident. So the Action Pistol committee member dug in his heels saying matches could not be run without using the side berms and the BOD dug in their heels and here we are.
The present BOD's I believe would welcome someone to run a Action Pistol program particularly Steel Challenge which was very popular. As long as the side berms did not have targets placed there.
Also, you can't run outdoor USPSA matches without side berms. You'd lose competitors to matches that have better stage designs. This does not constitute "digging in your heels."
Way back, Action Pistol was shot in New Bedford at the Rifle Range and no side berms were used. Then the pocket ranges were installed.
The side berms of the pocket ranges were not built using the same screened fill as the back. Meaning the side has more rocks and other objects. They are also not as tall. This became more of a concern when the three-gun matches started.
Some members of the BOD at the time (there are now some new members on the BOD's) felt (right or wrong) they or the club could be liable in case of an accident. So the Action Pistol committee member dug in his heels saying matches could not be run without using the side berms and the BOD dug in their heels and here we are.
The present BOD's I believe would welcome someone to run a Action Pistol program particularly Steel Challenge which was very popular. As long as the side berms did not have targets placed there.
Did the BOD offer to screen the berm material or add height to meet their arbitrary standard? Or did they just shut down the program suddenly?
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How does the S&W IDPA Indoor Nationals take place with no side berms?
um, INDOOR nationals
An indoor match is expected to be rear berm impact only.
I believe that was the point trying to be made. That it is possible to run IDPA without side berm targets.
I believe that was the point trying to be made. That it is possible to run IDPA without side berm targets.
If that were the only restriction / rule change put in place by the BOD, matches may have continued.