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Iyears and that you have some tournamentstaff experience as a rangeofficer at a major toumament match.What constitutes a major tournamentmatch is still to be defined.The Range Master program focusesheavily on the design aspectsof putting on a major match, whilethe Tournament Director programfocuses on the administrative aspectsof putting on a major match.So if you are a CRO who would liketo get your mitts on major matchesby designing or obtaining designsfor the best possible courses of firewith an eye toward how all this fitsinto putting on a major match, youmight want to take the range masterpart of the program. If you are aCRO who really loves the challengeof administering the best possiblemajor match you can, you mightwant to train as a tournament director.Rule Book ChangesA large part of the time at thisyear's conference was taken up withchanges to the USPSA rule book.The proposed changes were discussedwith an emphasis on makingConcealed Carry ClothiersThe Right to Wear Arms1-888-959-4500 roll FreeVests, Slacks, & AccessoriesDesigned Specifically for thosewho Cany Concealed• 3 outside and 2 inside pockets• Heavy canvas pocket materialto reduce printing• Armholes cut to concealshoulder rigs. Sides pleated.• Length covers waist mountedholsters• Net shoulder inner-lining forventilation• Soil and Stain repellent finishon 7.7 oz 100% Cotton twillthe rules clearer and more concise.Discussing the rules at a conferencelike this ensures that there is consistencyin the instruction given to newrange officers and those upgradingtheir certification to CRO.I returned to work with an increasedunderstanding and appreciationfor all aspects of NROI. Ifyou are currently certified as an RO,CRO, or RM, I would like to thankyou for volunteering your time andefforts. You help to make our sportwhat it is today. If you would like tobecome an RO or upgrade your certificationto that of a CRO, check outthe class listings on USPSA's webpage, or call the office. If you are aCRO who meets the requirementsfor the RM training program andwish to become an RM, contact meat USPSA, and I will get an applicationsent out to you. If your certificationhas lapsed and you want toreactivate it, send your request tome in writing (e-mail, fax or regularmail), and I will get an exam sent toyou.UNITED PATES.4*".•1:1111:11Vests in Traditional and Western StylesColors: Spruce, Stone, Slate, BlackSizes: Small to 5XL(Custom and Tall sizes available)1 Mylar/Dacron Gun Pocket standardGun pockets styled for wide range ofguns, mags, cuffs, etc.$65 plus $4.50 S&H(Large size and custom surcharge)Visit our web site athttp://www.concealedearry.come-mail: gingee@concealedcarry.comAmerican MadeFirst SectionCoordinatorWorkshop SetThe selection process for thefirst section coordinator workshopto be held in Las Vegas, NevadaApril 18 and 19 is complete.Twenty-three SCs applied for the16 available slots. Attendeeswere chosen from among the applicantsbased on length of serviceas section coordinator andsection compliance with USPSApolicies and the USPSA bylaws.Those selected to attend are:Area 1, William Burkard,Eastern Colorado; Brian McCormick,Oregon SectionArea 2, Cheryl Current, NewMexico; Richard Abe, HawaiiArea 3, Arnie Christianson,Minnesota; Rick Hebert, MissouriArea 4, Lloyd Landry, Louisiana;Kenneth Hicks, East TexasArea 5, Lloyd Doubleday,Michigan; Nick Iodice, NorthernIllinoisArea 6, Charles Meyers, Mississippi; Derrill Dunkling, AlabamaArea 7, Jack Ryniec, MetroEast; Charlie Funk, NortheastArea 8, Mel Hockwitt, Mid-Atlantic; Joe Kestner, WesternPennsylvaniaAlso attending will beUSPSA/IPSC President AndyHoliar , Facilitator Bill Maund,and Executive Manager Dave'Thomas.Look for a full report on thisimportant and historic event inthe July/August issue of FrontSight.24 FRONT SIGHT • May/June 1998