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    Dominic Infante, 8359V is offline
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    Lower Back Support Belt

    Do we have a regulation about wearing a lower back support belt during N-SSA skirmishes? I have one (six inches wide, elastic, velcro fasteners) that I sometimes wear at the practice range when my lower back feels stressed, which is increasingly common the older I get. I thought this might be considered a "shooting aide" that could give one an unfair advantage, so I thought it best to ask before taking the belt to a skirmish.
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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    Dominic -

    I would ask our National Inspector General, Wade Huffman. You can find his contact information in the front cover of any Skirmish Line from 2009 to date.

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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    Dominic, Please post the answer you get here. You're not the only one with that problem. Tough luck if he says only with a doctor's prescription, as most of us don't have that.
    14th Miss Inf Rgt, CSA/N-SSA, NRA Life Mbr, no longer shooting

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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    Gentlemen, I hate to sound like a champion of the obvious, but what about excersize to strengthen the area in question? Let's face it, most of us are geriatric anyway and an excersize certainly could do us no harm. Heck, it might even help us shoot better! Yeah, I know, going to the gym sucks and I don't buy that endorphin high thing anyway, but it can't hurt.
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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    There you go again Greg, Some people have real back problems And can't exercise. I know some that are lucky to get to the line. I'll wait for Wade's answer to the question. See ya.


    Mike

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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    As a Regional Inspecter, a Lower back support belt is Okay to use and its Not a shooting aid. I really could'nt find a rule about lower back support belts.
    Brad Schuler

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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    "22.18 PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
    Slings or other items of equipment not otherwise prohibited by these rules shall not be
    used to support or to steady shoulder arms. Modern shooting jackets with shoulder pads
    may not be worn during individual or company matches. Shoulder pads shall not be used
    unless worn inside the clothing where not visible and worn only for the protection of the
    body."

    This is as close to addressing the issue as I could find. It doesn't really address back braces by someone with problems, but I suppose someone could read it into it.

    I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV...
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    (In vain the skill and arts of man, When an angel pisses the priming pan.)
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    Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    Since the belt doesn't support the musket or the shooters arm I don't see it being an issue. I would however, wear it underneath my shirt and pants first of all for appearances and second, not to make it an issue with anyone.

  9. Re: Lower Back Support Belt

    Ladies and Gentleman, let me make this as painless as possible(LOL). In response to the issue of using a lower back support in NSSA competition, there is no specific rule which applies, but make sure the item is worn under your clothes so that it is not visible.
    Wade Huffman
    National IG

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