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Is anyone here a Football, Soccer or Track Official?
I was just signed on as a Track Official/Starter....I'm currently a Soccer and Football Ref....
The Track and Field posotion is hard to get into as there is a small need, the officials don't need to be in particularly good shape (no running) and you need to have a gun.....most positions come open when someone DIES.... They allow us open barrelled .38s to use.....  So my s/s .357 Smith and Wesson counts....
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12-17-2006, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Texas
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Wow, I think you are misinformed about the guns they allow. The most you need is a 22. If you use anything bigger it is like hunting sparrows with a shotgun. I was a starter for many years.
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12-17-2006, 06:21 PM
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With the new electronic timing they need something a bit louder to actuate the start. At least that's what the assignor that interviewed me told me.....
I have my first meeting January 31st and I'll get the straight poop. I was surprised as you are. My Dad simply used a cheapo .22 solid barrel....I asked him about it when I asked if I could use it....he said it had rusted away.... Obviously a .22 would be cheaper to operate and less destructive to the hearing....I plan on using BOTH those yellow ear plugs AND muffs.
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12-17-2006, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oz
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why not just use a cannon?
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12-17-2006, 08:29 PM
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Because it scares the sheep....and it's expensive for reloads.....
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12-17-2006, 08:30 PM
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Da cab
