[Archers] Specifically, the 'written exception' rule

[loreleielkins at aol.com]

 HA!  NO PRACTICE FOR JOU!!!

The rule states: "A waiver may be requested for shorter ranges provided there is a physical barrier, which will stop arrows."  

Technically, if your practice is "official" i.e., posted on an e-list, listed in a publication, then you can not have it without a waiver from Allen.  I'm sure as heck not going to stop you. You're bigger than me.

I've already contacted my NC marshals and asked them to prepare requests for a waiver for their practice sites.  What a pain.

Lorelei

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathas <Jonathas at RedFoxDen.org>
To: Siegfried <siegfried at crossbows.biz>
Cc: archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
Sent: Fri, Mar 5, 2010 9:24 am
Subject: Re: [Archers] Specifically, the 'written exception' rule


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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