Having shot with me for years...you already know "what" I do...<G>

At the club level, I'm of the opinion that new shooters should be given some
leeway. As you stated...NOT when it concerns safety but, when it comes to
something like not using cover properly, dropping a mag, etc. It's not like the
new guys are going to be at the top in their division/class...though I've seen
it happen a couple of times over the years.

Of course, a "new to IDPA" shooter who I KNOW has shot USPSA a lot, doen't get
the same treatment! <G>

It would be pretty rare (as it should be) to have a truly new shooter at a
sanctioned match. If that happened, I'd treat them the same as an experienced
shooter.

Physically challenged shooters should be accommodated as best as possible.
There are some situations where that can't happen but, we should at least try.

My opinion is based on the "Spirit of IDPA". I think it's inclusive, SAFE and
FUN!

Donald

---- John Warsaw <johnwarsaw@...> wrote:
> So, what do you think? When is it OK to "help" new shooters, or even
> experienced shooters with physical limitations? When do you verbally remind
> a shooter to do something? Does it matter if the shooter in question is
> beating people? How do some of you SOs handle these situations? Any MDs
> care to chime in?
>
> John W in SC
>