As a former state level match director and long time SO in IDPA I think that stages that would allow someone to sweep a body part should be avoided. They could be modified so they are safe. Why create problems. Safety First.

I also was tought when SOing and was scoring to call "COVER" if the compeditor was exposed to the target. If he did not make an
adjustment at that point or did the same thing later in the stage they would get the ding. Same for "FINGER".

I did not read of any SO giving the cover call, maybe I missed it! Even master shooters get excited and don't use proper cover. If you don't then you need to take up checkers or something.

It's been some time since I have competed but I am back now.

Dan
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