DD78
Well-Known Fanatic
So I figured I would ask this question, being new to the competitive shooting scene and all.
Is it considered wrong to start working your stage plan on a stage where the squad in front of you isn't done yet?
Here's the reason I ask:
On two separated matches, one a 3 gun the other USPSA, I've seen people in the squad behind the one I'm in, with less shooters have to wait. As I'm on deck, the shooter gets done so I get up to do one final run through as they're scoring and resetting targets, and then find myself trying to do so with douchebags from the group behind. Last week it happened in USPSA, and rather than be a dick, I just said hey guys, do you mind, I'm up next. They gave me a funny look and walked away which is why I'm asking this question.
So what is the agreed upon etiquette? Stay the hell off until the next squad is done, or screw it?
The guys that did it at the 3 gun match did it on nearly every stage which was annoying at best.
I understand being on a smaller squad and being behind a larger squad can suck, but it just seems dickish. It's one thing if you don't get in anyone's way, but that wasn't the case.
Interested in hearing the thoughts of everyone, especially the more experienced people.
Is it considered wrong to start working your stage plan on a stage where the squad in front of you isn't done yet?
Here's the reason I ask:
On two separated matches, one a 3 gun the other USPSA, I've seen people in the squad behind the one I'm in, with less shooters have to wait. As I'm on deck, the shooter gets done so I get up to do one final run through as they're scoring and resetting targets, and then find myself trying to do so with douchebags from the group behind. Last week it happened in USPSA, and rather than be a dick, I just said hey guys, do you mind, I'm up next. They gave me a funny look and walked away which is why I'm asking this question.
So what is the agreed upon etiquette? Stay the hell off until the next squad is done, or screw it?
The guys that did it at the 3 gun match did it on nearly every stage which was annoying at best.
I understand being on a smaller squad and being behind a larger squad can suck, but it just seems dickish. It's one thing if you don't get in anyone's way, but that wasn't the case.
Interested in hearing the thoughts of everyone, especially the more experienced people.