ordnance Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Wow... there's some pretty dodgy range safety going on at 2.20 mark. Not sure that's such a great advert considering they're the top European shooters Yes i noticed that, i have to assume it was within the rules regards safety having said that a similar setup would not be acceptable here. Still looks like and is fun, IMO. International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC)General Regulations 2.1.1 Physical Construction – Safety considerations in the design, physical construction, and stated requirements for any course of fire are the responsibility of the host organization subject to the approval of the Range Master. Reasonable effort must be made to prevent injury to competitors, officials and spectators during the match. Course design should prevent inadvertent unsafe actions wherever possible. Consideration must be given to the operation of any course of fire to provide suitable access for officials supervising the competitors. 2.1.2 Safe Angles of Fire – Courses of fire must always be constructed taking into account safe angles of fire. Consideration must be given to safe target and frame construction and the angle of any possible ricochets. Where appropriate the physical dimensions and suitability of backstops and side berms must be determined as part of the construction process. Unless otherwise specified, the default maximum muzzle angle is 90 degrees in all directions, measured from the front of the competitor facing directly center downrange. Violations are subject to Rule 10.5.2. 2.1.2.1 Subject to the direction and approval of the Regional Director, stage(s) or range specific muzzle angles (reduced or increased) may be permitted. Violations are subject to Rule 10.5.2. Full details of the applicable angles and any conditional factors (e.g. a reduced vertical muzzle angle only applies when a finger is inside the trigger guard), must be published in advance of the match and must be included in the written stage briefings (also see Section 2.3). 2.1.3 Minimum Distances – Whenever metal targets or metal hard cover are used in a course of fire, precautions must be taken so that competitors and Match Officials maintain a minimum distance of 7 meters from them while they are being shot. Where possible, this should be done with physical barriers. If Fault Lines are used to limit the approach to metal targets, they must be placed at least 8 meters from the targets so that the competitor may inadvertently fault the line and still be outside the 7 meter minimum distance (see Rule 10.4.7). Care should also be taken in respect of metal props in the line of fire. 2.1.4 Target Locations – When a course is constructed to include target locations other than immediately downrange, organizers and officials must protect or restrict surrounding areas to which competitors, officials or spectators have access. Each competitor must be permitted to solve the competitive problem in his own way and must not be hindered by being forced to act in any manner which might cause unsafe action. Targets must be arranged so that shooting at them as presented will not cause competitors to breach safe angles of fire. 2.1.5 Range Surface – Where possible, the range surface must be prepared prior to the match, and be kept moderately clear of debris during the match, to provide reasonable safety for competitors and officials. Consideration should be given to the possibility of inclement weather and competitor actions. Match Officials may add gravel, sand or other materials to a deteriorated range surface at any time, and such range maintenance actions may not be appealed by competitors. Edited August 22, 2015 by ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fabpeter Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 1699 signatures! Pretty pathetic by any measure. I think that the momentum has, yet again, gone out of this petition. It would seem that, once again, divisions within the shooting community have played into the gun grabbers hands. When the next Government review puts airguns and shotguns on Section 1, how many will scream for support then. My last word on this matter!!! Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zenduri Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 1699 signatures! Pretty pathetic by any measure. I think that the momentum has, yet again, gone out of this petition. It would seem that, once again, divisions within the shooting community have played into the gun grabbers hands. When the next Government review puts airguns and shotguns on Section 1, how many will scream for support then. My last word on this matter!!! Peter. Couldn't agree more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 When the next Government review puts airguns and shotguns on Section 1, how many will scream for support then. The already are here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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English Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Conspiracy Theories? I tried last night and now this AM to sign up to this but it highlights a message saying you haven't completed the process until you respond to the link in your e-mail - so far no email to me to complete this process? 09.09am - out of the blue two identical mails turned up and its now signed - 1700+ now. Given that I think at the height of pistol shooing there were only about 70000 licence holders getting 100,000 will always be a big ask but any time something like this comes along it will get my vote until common sense prevails! Edited August 26, 2015 by English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Maybe worth mentioning to field sport Britain so they can give it some airtime to there many thousand followers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 These petitions come round every so often, and unfortunately the outcome is always the same. No government is ever going to repeal any firearms legislation, it would be political suicide. Think about it. Your best bet would be Cameron and the Tories at the moment, and he can't even manage to garner enough support for a free vote on hunting with dogs. Of course it could be argued that as we're all Europeans (yeah right) it does seem a little discriminatory that certain member states enjoy more freedom in their firearms legislation than we do here in the UK...Maybe you're petitioning the wrong people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 These petitions come round every so often, and unfortunately the outcome is always the same. No government is ever going to repeal any firearms legislation, it would be political suicide. Think about it. Your best bet would be Cameron and the Tories at the moment, and he can't even manage to garner enough support for a free vote on hunting with dogs. Of course it could be argued that as we're all Europeans (yeah right) it does seem a little discriminatory that certain member states enjoy more freedom in their firearms legislation than we do here in the UK...Maybe you're petitioning the wrong people? There would be no need to repeal any legislation, handguns were never banned they were reclassified. you can get a pistol for daspatch so why not target shooting? You can still buy a pistol as long as it has a long enough barrel and you can buy something like a broom handle mauser and keep it at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 There would be no need to repeal any legislation, handguns were never banned they were reclassified. you can get a pistol for daspatch so why not target shooting? You can still buy a pistol as long as it has a long enough barrel and you can buy something like a broom handle mauser and keep it at home. No need for a petition then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 No need for a petition then? all they would need to change are the guidelines. They allow them in Northern Ireland and people get them for dispatch which frankly I found amazing when it first came in. It wouldn't be hard if you could get past the "Yes but, no but" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyflier Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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