IPSC Gear advice
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What is the average round count per stage in IPSC shotgun match of Level 1 or Level 2?
I would worry more about the maximum, not the average.
1.2.1.3 Long Courses – Must not require more than 28 rounds to complete and are restricted to a
maximum of 32 scoring hits. Course design and construction must not require more than 8 rounds
to be shot from any single location or view. A COF requiring 24 or more rounds must not
stipulate an unloaded gun as a start condition.
So what are guys using to reload their shotguns? Load vests? Shell caddies? I tried to find a Mark Otto vest, but couldn't find one on google; found lots of info on Mark Otto, but no vests. Also, does the same max shell rule apply to 3gun as well?
Shellholders for sure.. I'll let more experienced shotgunners chime in with their favourite toys.. I'm still making do with cali comp ones, but there are better options out there.
Have a rule number to back this?
5.2.3 Unless otherwise specified in the written stage briefing the competitor’s equipment belt carrying cartridges (in caddies, loops, clips, bags or pouches) and/or detachable magazines and/or speed loaders must be worn at waist level. “Chest-rigs”, bandoliers and similar carriers are expressly prohibited. Additional ammunition carriers mounted on forearms are permitted provided that cartridges are carried individually in loops or clips.
we wouldn't want to upset some one
How do shotguns are carried to the stage to begin the round?
With handguns, it's easy -- you carry it in your holster all around.
But with shotguns, do you take it off the safe zone with you and then, after the stage, you place it back to the safe zone?
With handguns, it's easy -- you carry it in your holster all around.
But with shotguns, do you take it off the safe zone with you and then, after the stage, you place it back to the safe zone?
sly mantis
CGN Regular
You need to bring a squire with you. He carries the shotgun in a sheath at all times except during a stage. You cannot make eye contact with him at any time during the match, that's a DQ. When it is your turn to shoot, you approach the shooting position, head held high and shout out "SHOTGUN BOY". Your squire approaches and kneels before you, presenting the shotgun, still in sheath to you by the buttstock. You grab the buttstock, but do not draw it out with your arms, that's a DQ. You must place your right foot on the squires right shoulder and push them away, releasing the shotgun from the sheath. The squire shuffles away and stands to the side. You are now ready to shoot the stage. Once the stage is complete, facing down range you hold the shotgun vertically with the muzzle down straight off to your right side and shout "SHEATH". You squire approaches and kneels and raises the sheath to cover the shotgun. You then release the shotgun and turn to your left, ensuring that you do not look directly at the squire as he shuffles off to stand waiting along to the side until the next stage.
I think we would all feel better if it was at 100%....just sayin!!!
In all seriousness...
Typically you would take your shotgun to the safe area upon arrival at the range, uncase it, fit a chamber flag, and then either leave it in the safe area or place it in a rack depending on the procedures at that particular range or bay. Sometimes there is a separate rack, and sometimes there is not.
When it's your turn on the line, you transport the gun muzzle up to the line, with the chamber flag still fitted. Upon "Load And Make Ready" you remove your flag and load your shotgun.
When you are done, the process is reversed.
For transportation between stages you can either encase the gun or carry it with the muzzle up and the chamber flag fitted, depending on the situation and the range rules.
If you are unsure of the proper procedure for the particular range you are at, ask an RO.
Tacti-girdle
