Barricade Rules/Guidelines?

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My club has a new range open and we are working on rules for the multi-use bays. I have developed a set of rules for steel targets that the executive is happy with but I want to also set some basic guidelines for the use of barricades as well while we are setting things up from scratch. I have never seen any formal rules related to use of barricades at other ranges or in IDPA and figured I would ask here in the hopes of getting some useful tips from the groups that use them regularly in competition.


Thanks,
Mark
 
Are you referring to specific styles like a VTAC or just anything on the range used to shoot around or through?

We don't have any rules regarding barricades. We do ask folks to avoid shooting them, which can be a challenge when using the VTAC and the concept of "sight offset" is forgotten when the timer goes off.
 
Stevo said:
Are you referring to specific styles like a VTAC or just anything on the range used to shoot around or through?

We don't have any rules regarding barricades. We do ask folks to avoid shooting them, which can be a challenge when using the VTAC and the concept of "sight offset" is forgotten when the timer goes off.
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At this point it is generic, nothing specific in mind. Personally, I don't think we really need any barricade specific rules but our executive is very risk adverse and tends to just ban things instead of trying to be as inclusive as possible. I want to avoid that and make sure I propose a set of basic rules that offers them peace of mind while restricting range use as little as possible. Any safety tips you guys have worked out after experience with barricades? Aside from not shooting the barricade if at all possible...;)


Mark
 
Mark,

WRT the actual barricade, it's a good idea to use wood or plastic. Ours are primarily old doors, plywood and plastic 45 gallon drums. When the shooters screw up their offset and shoot the barricades, that keeps shrapnel to a minimum. I've pasted more than a few "down zero" keyholes on barricade stages. :)

As far as shooting around them, besides the offset issue, just be aware that the more they crowd the barricade, the greater the possibility for funky muzzle directions, especially with long guns. Though it's really not any more of an issue than muzzle direction during normal movement. Just something to watch for.

I'm having a really hard time coming up with anything else than can be codified.

Steve
 
NRA Action pistol has specific rules for the barricades they use in their events, with regards to height, width and size of the shooting area behind them.
 
Maybe something as simple as "any barricades that may come in contact with projectiles will be fabricated from wood or plastic to reduce the possibility of ricochets, any barricades made of metal must be further than 10 meters from the competitor when shooting."
 
Stevo said:
WRT the actual barricade, it's a good idea to use wood or plastic. Ours are primarily old doors, plywood and plastic 45 gallon drums.
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Sosa said:
Maybe something as simple as "any barricades that may come in contact with projectiles will be fabricated from wood or plastic to reduce the possibility of ricochets, any barricades made of metal must be further than 10 meters from the competitor when shooting."
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I think this is all I really need, just some basic guidelines on materials to prevent a crazy ricochet. The rest is basic gun handling safety, nothing more.


arcticcathonda said:
Shouldn't really need any more specific rules, same rules and fundamentals apply. Finger off the trigger when transitioning ports....
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Yep. The executive first said no to a member request regarding barricades until I pointed out that it is fundamentally no different than shooting 3 position rifle or off a bench while resting your elbows on the bench top. That got them to change their minds and here I am now working on guidelines to let everyone have some fun with it.


Thanks to all for the suggestions and ideas,
Mark
 
Some people prefer to use barricades that are made of netting, instead of solid.

The big advantage is you never have to worry about someone being caught downrange patching targets when another shooter starts a course of fire.
It's always a concern when you can't clearly see downrange.
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