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g.willikers · January 10, 2014, 09:18 AM

Another method is similar to the Seal version, mentioned above, but without the head in box.
Some call them mystery stages.
The targets, which include no-shoots (non bad guys), are set up in a way that are hidden from view to the shooter, preferably behind a door or large vision barrier.
At the signal to start, the shooter has to engage the shootable targets in a prescribed amount of time, without hitting even one no-shoot, or they zero out the stage.
The time allowed should be quick enough to cause anxiety.
Doing it in the dark, if possible, adds to the stess.
If it's done outdoors, wearing dark, dirty glasses or face shield works, too.
Introducing some kind of gun malfunction adds to the fun, too.

January 10, 2014, 09:18 AM	#15
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Another method is similar to the Seal version, mentioned above, but without the head in box. Some call them mystery stages. The targets, which include no-shoots (non bad guys), are set up in a way that are hidden from view to the shooter, preferably behind a door or large vision barrier. At the signal to start, the shooter has to engage the shootable targets in a prescribed amount of time, without hitting even one no-shoot, or they zero out the stage. The time allowed should be quick enough to cause anxiety. Doing it in the dark, if possible, adds to the stess. If it's done outdoors, wearing dark, dirty glasses or face shield works, too. Introducing some kind of gun malfunction adds to the fun, too. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”