Glossary
17.1 Glossary
17.1.1 180 Rule
A plane, typically perpendicular to the direction of the bay at the competitor’s position, where the safe muzzle direction for the stage is defined to be downrange of this plane. See 15.4.
17.1.2 AD
Accidental Discharge. An unintended discharge of a firearm, which results in a Match DQ. See 15.1.
17.1.3 Backstop / Berm
Impenetrable terrain or constructs designed to terminate projectiles safely, typically surrounding three sides of a shooting bay.
17.1.4 Carbine / Rifle
These terms may be used interchangeably.
17.1.5 Cold Range
A range status where all firearms must remain free of live ammunition unless under the direct supervision of an RO or in a designated function fire area. See 1.2.
17.1.6 COF
Course of Fire.
17.1.7 CRO
Chief Range Officer.
17.1.8 DA/SA
Double Action / Single Action.
17.1.9 Delegate
A person who can challenge a target score in the competitor’s stead.
17.1.10 DMT
Drop-Mag Target. A stage design tool requiring the unloading of a firearm on the clock.
17.1.11 DNF
Did Not Finish. Resulting in 0 points for the stage.
17.1.12 DQ
Disqualification. Can be a Stage DQ (Section 14) or Match DQ (Section 15).
17.1.13 ECI
Empty Chamber Indicator. A flag inserted into the action of a firearm to demonstrate it is unloaded. See 1.5.
17.1.14 FTE
Failure to Engage. A penalty assessed for failing to fire at least one round at a target.
17.1.15 FTN
Failure to Neutralize. A penalty in Time-Plus Scoring for hitting a target but failing to meet the neutralization requirements.
17.1.16 HF
Hit Factor. The score derived from Points per Second.
17.1.17 Long Gun
Refers to either a rifle or shotgun, but not a handgun.
17.1.18 Make Ready
The command issued by the RO allowing the competitor to handle firearms and prepare for the course of fire.
17.1.19 Matchsaver
A shell holder attached to a shotgun near the ejection port to allow for a rapid load (not considered a loaded firearm if holding a shell).
17.1.20 MD
Match Director.
17.1.21 Mike
A “Miss” on a target.
17.1.22 MOA
Minute of Angle.
17.1.23 No-Shoot
A penalty target, typically marked in solid red or with an “X”.
17.1.24 OAL
Overall Length.
17.1.25 PCC
Pistol Caliber Carbine.
17.1.26 PCR
PCSL Competitor Rating - PCSL’s way of assigning classifications and rankings based on competitor performance. More info is available at PCSLeague.us.
17.1.27 Pistol / Handgun
These terms may be used interchangeably. “Pistol” in the context of this rulebook shall always refer to a handgun type firearm, and not a carbine in a pistol configuration.
17.1.28 PPS
Points Per Second (may be used interchangeably with HF - Hit Factor).
17.1.29 RM
Range Master.
17.1.30 RO
Range Officer.
17.1.31 RO Team
All of the individuals currently acting as ROs for the stage.
17.1.32 Safe Action
Handguns with a system of internal safeties (such as a trigger safety lever) rather than an external manual safety lever.
17.1.33 SAO
Single Action Only.
17.1.34 Scorekeeping RO
The RO handling the scorekeeping device while running a competitor.
17.1.35 Squib
A bullet lodged inside the barrel of a firearm due to insufficient powder charge or other ammunition malfunction.
17.1.36 Stage Gun
A firearm that is designed into a stage for a special purpose, often a sponsor’s model. Ammunition and the firearm must be supplied by the match.
17.1.37 Start Signal
The signal, typically an audible beep, that initiates the timed course of fire.
17.1.38 Strike
A formal severe warning issued by the RM for serious infractions that do not immediately warrant a Match DQ.
17.1.39 Sweeping / Flagging
Pointing the muzzle of a firearm at any part of one’s own person or another person. See 15.3.
17.1.40 Timer RO
The RO handling the timer while running a competitor.
17.1.41 WSB
Written Stage Brief.