As an IPSC Range Officer, I shall conduct all competitions with the safety of the competitors, spectators and fellow Range Officials first and foremost in my thoughts and actions. I shall always be courteous while maintaining firm control over my range and areas of responsibility. I will always strive to be totally fair and impartial in my judgements.
• 1. Safety shall always be my primary goal, with efficiency and speed of the competition as secondary factors.

• 2. It is a privilege and an honour to serve as a Range Officer and I shall act accordingly.

• 3. It is my duty to assist all competitors in their attempts to accomplish their goals and not to hinder them by undue harassment and authoritarian behaviour.

• 4. I shall put aside personal prejudices and act as an impartial judge at all times.

• 5. I shall keep my opinions to myself and shall not be critical of any individual beyond the field of contest.

• 6. I will thoroughly familiarize myself with all current regulations, match rules and attendant subjects.

• 7. I will be firm and fair in all judgmental calls made during the course of a stage, and be prepared to state in a clear and concise manner my reasons for such calls to the particular competitor or any Range Official.

• 8. During the course of a stage, my attention shall be clearly focused on the particular competitor I am assigned to observe, and I shall not permit my attention to be misdirected or lax.

• 9. Prior to and during a stage, I shall never consume any alcoholic beverage or narcotic. I understand that if I violate this rule, I may be suspended or barred from serving as a Range Official in the future.

• 10. I shall confer only with my fellow Range Officers and Match Officials concerning the behaviour of any competitor and any decisions to be rendered.

• 11. I shall exercise due consideration for the personal emotions of any competitor, and shall act in a manner so as not to embarrass or disturb the competitor any more than is absolutely necessary.

• 12. I shall strive to never give even the appearance of wrongdoing.

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