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Wow, if it's possible to hit a five run Grand Slam, you just did it! Great ideas. Think IDPA will listen?

I shoot with Texas Tactical. They shoot at Cedar Ridge in Bulverde and Austin Rifle Club in Manor. We hold two IDPA matches and one carbine match every month at both locations (alternating Sat and Sun). The carbine match is essentially an IDPA match but with a rifle. One thing I like is there is at least one stage that requires transition from rifle to pistol (sling helps this greatly).

I'd like to see HQ issue a good, side-by-side comparison of the rules changes. This would help both shooters and SO's. I thought the on-line SO exam with the last rule change was onerous. As I recall, there were 50 randomly generated questions out of possible 300. There was a time limit and 85% required to pass. With the "luck of the draw", I had a high number of esoteric questions requiring extensive thought on rule interpretation. Failed by one question. If you failed a second time, you were required to complete the entire SO certification class again. Didn't have any trouble the second time but got more realistic questions. I'd rather have 100 questions if they stay with the 85 requirement. I agree with Charles on the recertification. If next time is as difficult as last time, I'll let my SO certification lapse. I guess IDPA is loaded with plenty of certified, as opposed to local club trained, safety officers.