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 and how we deal with inability to comply with stage procedure. Comps on factory guns are still Open guns. Sight Trackers in Single Stack. Prop/Stage g...
Feb 12, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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.
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 about the potential fee increase that was proposed for this year. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podc...
Jan 15, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 discussion again, Range is clear and cased guns, Limited Optics - Not legal for SCSA yet. And finally, the NROI Podcast is going to take a short break. We...
Oct 16, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 update from Troy. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not ...
Sep 11, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 SCSA, using your handgun as a backup for your PCC, unlicensed cardboard targets and more! Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be enti...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 restrictions, a discussion about mag capacity, optics and other division issues, more information on Fixed Time scoring, the origin of the 4 second penalty for n...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 flashlights in Limited/L10/Limited-Optics need to be operable, PCC start positions that have the muzzle pointing over the berm, and our tribute to Jim Sco...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 Challenge, wearing body armor/helmets/gas masks/etc. during a match and does 5.3.1 come into play, what is meant by normal duty gear vs. duty type gear ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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, call hits on props like walls, what is legal for Limited Optics, Major/Minor scoring for Limited Optics, and more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI o...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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, age limits for USPSA/SCSA and starting kids in the shooting sports, self-disqualification, and more! Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may...
Jun 05, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI rul...
May 22, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org....
May 08, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 logistical considerations, and more. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription t...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 mailbag. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an of...
Apr 10, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 address stuff people are doing which causes confusion, impacts competitive equity, and so on. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be...
Mar 27, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.
Mar 13, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 changes to 10.2.2 and 10.2.2.1. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereo...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.
Feb 13, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org.
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 it more accessible. We also answer a couple questions from the mailbox and give a minor update about how the comments on the proposed rule changes are ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
**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 may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rule...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 process behind those as well as the responsibilities matches that use Certified Ammo have to help with the process. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or oth...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof, does not constitute an official NROI ruling. Questions should be sent to rules@uspsa.org....
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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.
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
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: 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. Qu...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 Production and Carry Optics. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and any transcription thereof,...
Sep 12, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 between IPSC and USPSA and, of course, wings and beer. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podcast, and ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
