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 manufacturing and vendors, we discuss competitive equity and how USPSA handles cheating. Also an update on staffing for Nationals, some IPSC matches in F...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Quest...
Aug 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI r...
Jul 19, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 Nationals due to the rescheduling and the move to CMP. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any tra...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to ru...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org....
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to ru...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Zack Jones, Steel Challenge Coordinator, joins the NROI team to discuss Steel Challenge and the recently completed World match, possible changes coming for next year's match, and some possible rules updates. 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.
May 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The NROI team discusses a number of recent questions submitted by members including questions concerning Steel Challenge rules, Production guns, crowd control on stages and more. As always, you can submit your questions to rules@uspsa.org 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.
Apr 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we go through some recent questions from members involving: delayed DQ calls, loss of hearing (and eye) protection, the use of delegates during scoring, and coaching penalties. We also get an after action reports on the recently completed MultiGun in Clinton House, SC and on the maiden voyage of the new Level 1 RO Seminar. 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 ...
Apr 10, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we discuss the NROI RO Incident Form and RO Discipline process. We also discuss a recent question regarding hits on walls and what is and is not part of the wall. Jodi gives us an update on the new Level 1 RO program and Troy gives an update on the MG Nationals venue in Clinton House, SC. 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...
Mar 28, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode Troy, Jodi and Kevin welcome Kelly Brown a very active member out of Oklahoma who discusses her recent experience attending a CRO seminar that was part of an NROI Double Header weekend with both the Level 1 and Level 2 seminars being taught simultaneously at her home club. We discuss the seminar and the immediate impact this had on her club match the following weekend. We also delve deeper into some club culture issues we are seeing across the country and how this affects the spo...
Mar 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we go over Appendix A1 and A2 of the rulebook, discuss key RO calls such as finger in the trigger guard and when the safety needs to be on when holstering or placing a firearm on an object such as a table, the Weak Hand Only, Reload, Weak Hand Only stage at last Fall's Nationals, online learning and the possibility of a totally online RO seminar, and holding Nationals in Colorado where high capacity magazines are restricted. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not ...
Feb 25, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode we talk about some NROI related statistics, discuss many of the frequently asked questions around PCC, and give a peek under the hood of the changes coming to the seminars later this year. 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.
Feb 12, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Troy, Jodi and Kevin welcome Jake Martens, Director of Media and Events for USPSA to the podcast where we pop the hood on Nationals and what goes into putting one of those on. We also cover some of the reasoning behind the recent MultiGun rules changes that were just approved at the recent in-person Board of Director's meeting. 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. Que...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode: Troy, Jodi and Kevin discuss foot faults, including what an occurrence is, how to determine significant advantage and so on. They also talk about how guns make it on to the Production gun list, the upcoming NROI Sponsored Seminars 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.
Jan 16, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this Episode: Range Master Instructor George Jones joins the podcast and we discuss the new popper calibration procedure introduced in September including some of the early outcomes of this new procedure. 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.
Dec 12, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this premiere episode Troy, Jodi and Kevin discuss: Why have an NROI Podcast How rules are made, especially Division related rules Using the right rules and rules sources Speaking up about things you see and bringing them to the attention of the Range Master Nationals Staff Applications Range Master Program Applications 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. Question...
Nov 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
