180 Rule Question

zenner22 · June 10, 2008, 08:30 PM

In USPSA can you move from the left to right with the muzzle pointed straight ahead of you and not break the 180 rule? While it may not be wise, is it even possible to do? Or as soon as you turn sideways is it over?

GoSlash27 · June 11, 2008, 04:48 AM

It'd almost certainly result in a DQ regardless of what the rules say.

wayneinFL · June 11, 2008, 10:22 AM

In USPSA can you move from the left to right with the muzzle pointed straight ahead of you and not break the 180 rule? While it may not be wise, is it even possible to do?

No you can't. It doesn't matter where the shooter is pointed, because bullets don't come out of the shooter. Bullets come out of the gun. The 180 rule applies to the direction in which the gun is pointed.

Tim Burke · June 11, 2008, 12:28 PM

For every stage, there is a direction that is defined as "down range." Usually it is obvious, but not always. Direct your muzzle more than 90 degrees from down range, in either direction, and you have violated the 180 rule. It matters not which direction you are facing.

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zenner22 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Posts: 229	180 Rule Question In USPSA can you move from the left to right with the muzzle pointed straight ahead of you and not break the 180 rule? While it may not be wise, is it even possible to do? Or as soon as you turn sideways is it over?

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June 11, 2008, 12:28 PM	#4
Tim Burke Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 1999 Posts: 551	For every stage, there is a direction that is defined as "down range." Usually it is obvious, but not always. Direct your muzzle more than 90 degrees from down range, in either direction, and you have violated the 180 rule. It matters not which direction you are facing. __________________ TB., NC

June 11, 2008, 10:22 AM	#3
wayneinFL Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2004 Posts: 1,944	In USPSA can you move from the left to right with the muzzle pointed straight ahead of you and not break the 180 rule? While it may not be wise, is it even possible to do? No you can't. It doesn't matter where the shooter is pointed, because bullets don't come out of the shooter. Bullets come out of the gun. The 180 rule applies to the direction in which the gun is pointed.