Just wanted to throw this out there.
I have a problem (yes I know, don't we all ) that I am hoping I can get some input on.
I am the RO / COF designer for our local IDPA group (about two years now). We shoot indoors in a large barn type building. However, in doing so you are limited to what I would call 2 dimensional COF's. You can only move the targets so far up range (about 6 - 8 ft) before they become a potential concern. I have built swinging targets, flip out target and one of the other guys, a moving target out of a garage door opener (very cool). Unfortunately, I still struggle with coming up with new COF which are realistic and entertaining (after all this is a game ).
Since it's not really a match (just bragging rights ), everything is very neutral i.e. always 6 shoots (12 shots total), every body reloads at least once. This starts to get boring after a while, and really, how often would you always encounter 6 BG and have to shoot them twice each? The issue is when I go to any number other then 6 shoots I get compliant from someone. "A revolver only holds 6 you know", "I can only get 8+1 in my 1911" etc....I know it's a lot of boo hooing, but being the nice guy that I am , I try to please every one.
Has any other RO come across this? and how did you deal with it? other then quit and let someone else take over...
I have a problem (yes I know, don't we all ) that I am hoping I can get some input on.
I am the RO / COF designer for our local IDPA group (about two years now). We shoot indoors in a large barn type building. However, in doing so you are limited to what I would call 2 dimensional COF's. You can only move the targets so far up range (about 6 - 8 ft) before they become a potential concern. I have built swinging targets, flip out target and one of the other guys, a moving target out of a garage door opener (very cool). Unfortunately, I still struggle with coming up with new COF which are realistic and entertaining (after all this is a game ).
Since it's not really a match (just bragging rights ), everything is very neutral i.e. always 6 shoots (12 shots total), every body reloads at least once. This starts to get boring after a while, and really, how often would you always encounter 6 BG and have to shoot them twice each? The issue is when I go to any number other then 6 shoots I get compliant from someone. "A revolver only holds 6 you know", "I can only get 8+1 in my 1911" etc....I know it's a lot of boo hooing, but being the nice guy that I am , I try to please every one.
Has any other RO come across this? and how did you deal with it? other then quit and let someone else take over...