In this episode; Troy gives us a report from the Canadian IPSC Handgun Nationals, we discuss the necessity for painting plates in SCSA at all levels, how to measure magazines that do not fit into the mag gauge, can you do random chronograph of competitors, can you shoot a port open? and much more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may …

In this episode: A report from the 2024 MultiGun Nationals, in SCSQ do you need "Make Ready" to enter the box?, 8.7.2 discussion, Improper start condition for some divisions with SA/DA guns, Retaining straps and 5.2.5.3, How do you know a stage as been removed?, Default handgun start position, Angling targets when setting up classifiers, really bei…

In this episode: New 24 series of classifiers are active, shooting through gaps, prematurely pasted targets, restarts for competitor problems, magazine at make ready, DQs for unzipped cases?, SCSA DQs, Activating with a rock, gaining support & club culture, SCRO update. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. Th…

In this episode: We get a brief pre-match update from Troy at CO Nationals in Ohio, Troy goes over the new rulings issued a few days ago, manual decocking to half-cock and why it isn't legal (and how to fix it), unusual scoring call with unrestored targets, physically moving under or over walls as a shortcut, swapping divisions to keep classifier s…

In this episode: The SCSA RO Course is now available, revisiting the DA/SA in SCSA question, Holstering without safety applied, IV therapy vendors at matches, AD during holstering/drawing/in the holster, ROing fixed time stages with movement, ROing hard of hearing shooters, scoring poorly managed target overlaps, revisiting significant advantage, R…

This episode is the second half of the session recorded in late May 2024. In this episode the NROI crew is again joined by Jake Martens. The topics discuss include: Using a decocker or not, Manipulating a safety while holstered and when CAN you do it, when is a hole not a hole, timer dos and don'ts, can you DQ by breaking the 180 outside of the cou…

For this episode: Jodi brings us a report on the recently completed Area 1 match in Winnemucca NV on a range that was built just before this match happened. Jake Martens also joins the gang for a discussion on by-law 16.2 as it pertains to the CO/LO discussion; we then discuss holstering and muzzle pointing distances; what is the call when the opti…

During this episode the NROI crew discuss: USPSA matches that aren't run like/as USPSA matches & clubs that zealously enforce some rules but disregard others because "it's a local match"; Helping with setup, reset, ROing and tear down at local matches; Making up miss on a target engaged freestyle after switching to SHO/WHO (as req'd by WSB) - Frees…

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 t…

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 partia…

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; …

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…

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; Updat…

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 …

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 ab…

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 discuss…

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 a…

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…

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 SC…

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 restriction…

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 flas…

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 Ch…

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 …

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…

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, a…

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: Transc…

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 acc…

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 l…

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 mailba…

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 a…

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 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 c…

Troy, Jodi and Kevin are joined by NROI's newest RMIs and discuss the January Question of the Month results and the dialog around that, the process by which NROI blog posts are made, assigning penalties, how to get a half-price seminar for your club, and more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast…

Long time RMI Jay Worden joins the usual cast to discuss 9.5.5 as a carry over from the discussion on the last episode. We also chat about the "new" 5.7x28 caliber we are being asked about for use in our sport, rules evolution and more! Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription …

Special Guests JB Creech and Trent Cherin join the crew to discuss stats at major matches and some background on a new NROI program that is under development to help folks learn how to do stats for all levels of matches, especially our majors. There is a steep learning curve for these and the goal will be to drop that learning curve down and make i…

**EARLY RELEASE** To get this information out to the membership as rapidly as possible this episode is being released out of normal sequence. In this episode, Jake Martens joins the NROI crew to discuss the proposed rule changes in greater depth and how the comment period and proposal process works. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means ma…

Season 2 of the podcast opens with a travelogue from Troy about World Shoot in Thailand. New about the match, how World Shoot officiating happens and more match information. Also some great information for those that might be considering traveling with firearms internationally. We also touch on staff applications for the 2023 Nationals and the proc…

For the Season 1 Finale, the NROI staff run through some topics generated by observations at the recent Nationals and run through some topics from the mailbag. Stage etiquette, gauging your mags BEFORE you go to the match, and much more is grist for the mill in this episode. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurat…

The NROI staff are joined by a members of the Back to Back Nationals staff to discuss the match, preparing to work big matches 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 official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.…

In this installment, the NROI staff discuss a number of holster related questions, bracing on a port, handling some Practiscore issues, chronographs setup for optical vs. radar type chronographs, and the Certified Ammo Program specifics with special attention to how vendors get on the program, quality control measures, and more. Note: Transcription…

Another dive into the mailbag for this episode. The NROI crew discuss the 2022 Carry Optics Nationals and some unique stages, shooting targets under walls, SCSA Only RO Classes, NROI Logo on apparel use, properly using timers, using pre-recorded WSBs, defining unloaded vs. loaded firearm, what constitutes a proper reload, and grip modification for …

The USPSA NROI crew is joined by Jim Smith, DNROI, and Jennifer Eichenberg ADNROI of Canadian ISPC NROI, to discuss the recent Canadian IPSC Nationals match in Nova Scotia, NROI for the US vs. Canada, traveling to/from Canada to the US and International travel with firearms, the recent gun law changes in Canada, some of the major rules differences …

Another dive into the mailbag for this episode. We revisit the shrouded "race type" holsters for Carry Optics, discuss a thumb rest for Glocks that is producing a lot of questions, what happens when your optic departs during a stage, challenging another competitor's ammo, changing your RO certification renewal date, Troy covers cardboard target man…

Another dive into the mailbag for this episode. The topic include: Holstering rimfire pistols in Steel Challenge, the brass barrel weight "flashlights", sighting through non-opaque walls, bouncing bullets, thigh straps/thigh rigs, using white "shoot" targets, and a discussion of legal holsters for Carry Optics and Production. Note: Transcriptions d…

This episode features another dive into the email inbox covering topics such as: The NROI Work Record, why do it, what we use it for, etc.; Use of modular holsters; Match Scoring; Questions for Outlaw matches that "use USPSA safety rules"; an update on Nationals staffing and news regarding the US teams headed to Thailand for World Shoot. Note: Tran…

In this episode, the team answers more questions sent in to rules@uspsa.org including; leaving the start position at "make ready", intentionally starting unloaded, who can make the calls, thumb rest type replacement parts in Carry Optics (and other divisions), and start positions for PCC plus an update on staffing needs for the Back to Back Nationa…

Two-Gun Nationals RMs Dan Bernard and Thomas Howard join the podcast to discuss the recently completed match at the Cameo Range in Colorado. Troy also goes over some of the details on how to maintain range steel to ensure best possible results and limit the number of calibrations required for a match. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means …

In this episode we discuss shot timer accuracy, illegal target presentations, checking for squibs on the clock, practicing stages after setup but before the match and an update on scheduling NROI seminars (hint: Get them scheduled folks...the calendar is already filling up!) Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurat…

The focus of this episode is on the recently completed Classic Nationals (Single Stack, L10 and Revolver). Nationals Range Masters Kyle Stephens and Russell "Perrier" Fortney join the podcast for the discussion. The USPSA Stage Library mentioned in this episode can be found at https://uspsa.org/stages Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means …