[Archers] Specifically, the 'written exception' rule

[Jonathas]

Good point, I didn't even realize the new rule dropped the "physical
barrier" exception.

Um, can I get an exception for my basement archery range so I can hold
archery practice tonight?  It has 6" poured concrete walls on all four sides
with 2x10's and 3/4" plywood for the ceiling, with the sitting area outside
the typical 30 degree line from the end of the shooting line.

>grin< yeah all in good fun :D

Maybe the exception requests could be reviewed/issued by the Regional
Deputies as they would be more familiar with the site in question?  Just an
idea.

Jonathas


On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Siegfried <siegfried at crossbows.biz> wrote:

> Kynnyth & Allen ... I would like to open a dialog about the written
> exception rule.
>
> There are many awkward situations that this creates.  Not only an
> inability to 'adjust to changing site conditions on the fly' as
> previously mentioned.  Not only the issue of having a single
> point-of-failure on someone's shoulders who cannot personally inspect
> every range anyway.
>
> But there are simply innumerate ranges in existence, which now require
> written exceptions.  These aren't situations where someone is truly
> trying to reduce the zone and squeeze something in, IE: "Well, I only
> have 70yds of depth, but I want an archery shoot, so I'll plan on ground
> targets only at 5yds and do X/Y/Z to ensure safety, etc"
>
> But are direct cases of obviously safe ranges, that now require written
> exceptions.
>
> Such as:
>
> * Every single modern indoor range, all relying on physical walls both
> on the sides, and behind the target.
>
> * Numerous public ranges (I have a few in my head), that rely on hills
> behind the targets
>
> * Typical 'shooting alongside a building' setups, where you have the
> depth, but a side of a building serves as your width regulator.
>
>
> In Service,
> Siegfried
>
>
>
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