Question for match directors and NRA rule wonks

[Don McDowell]

Can a person look at one of those handheld electronic wind gauges before going to the line to shoot?
I realize you can't use one on the firing line, but what about just before you sauntered up to position?

[Rick Mulhern]

Can a person look at one of those handheld electronic wind gauges before going to the line to shoot?
I realize you can't use one on the firing line, but what about just before you sauntered up to position?

What folks don't know won't hurt 'em!!

[Don McDowell]

Yes but if they are against the rules and some bright eyed tattle tale got his score beat then entered a protest.....

[Shadow 4]

Yes but if they are against the rules and some bright eyed tattle tale got his score beat then entered a protest.....

Is this an NRA thing?

[Don McDowell]

Brian , yes it's a question I have about the NRA bptr rules.

[Shadow 4]

Brian , yes it's a question I have about the NRA bptr rules.

First off let me apppppologize for not reading the entire thread title!
Second, I'm not a NRA rules wonk.

So, would you be in violation of the rule or the spirit of the rule?
How are they about said "SPIRIT" of the rules??
As I'm not a NRA participant, & to better aid in my decision....
Please quote the rule.. (the whole NRA rule)
After said Quotation of the rule in question, I shall render my verdict!

My inital feeling is they wouldn't apprecicate the violation of said "SPIRIT"
of said rule.

I do know for a fact the NFHS does not appreciate the violation or circumvention of the rules, you are NOT to do either.

Personally, I do become quite peeved when someone doesn't EXACTLY violate the rule, but seem to work it a tish different than written, therefore haven't violated the rule, but have violated the SPIRIT of the rule, as it was written.

To me both are equally egregious, as if you were to write rules for every concievable way to ban the use of something the rule books would be tens of thousands of pages long.

Never mind, my verdict has been rendered.
1000 lashes to the violator!!

[Don McDowell]

http://competitions.nra.org/documents/pd...p-book.pdf
Rule 3:13

[knobsmt]

shadow 4 a lawyer ??

[Don McDowell]

Scarey ain't it???

[Shadow 4]

NRA black powder:

3.13 Slings, Rests and Other Equipment - Slings may be used, at the shooter’s option only in the “Any”position. A sling may be used in conjunction with a wrist rest in the “Any” position competition over 600 yards. A rest in the form of approved crossed sticks, or a forward hand support rest, such as sandbags, or other rests built for that purpose may be used in the “Any” position, but may not be affixed to the rifle in any manner, and with the exception of the crossed sticks, they may not contact the rifle in any manner. Gloves, shooting jackets, shooting mats, spotting scopes, sun shades and rain covers of reasonable size are permitted. Individual wind flags of a NON-ELECTRIC nature may be used, provided they are not placed ahead of the firing line. Equipment must be placed behind the firing line and must be placed so that it does not interfere with other shooters.

© Internationa lShooting Accessories-Generally International events allow the use of UIT style clothing and support equipment. This may include but not limited to coats, gloves, slings, and mats. (For specific definitions and dimensions, refer to NRA International Rifle Rules or UIT Rules.)


NRA INTERNATIONAL RULE (it said refer to these rules)

3.18 General - All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and which are not mentioned in these rules, or which are contrary to the SPIRIT of these rules and regulations, are forbidden.
Each competitor is responsible for using equipment that complies with these rules. The shooter is responsible for submitting questionable equipment to tournament officials prior to the start of the competition (see Rules 9.8 and 9.30(h)).