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I shot this match. I know the rules regarding cover. I finished 8 in ESP sharp shooter class. I only received one cover call (early on) for the 12 stage match but several of the guys on my squad received multiple cover calls. One guy (an experienced IDPA shooter) received three calls on one stage. I ended up shooting from 4"-6" inside the actual cover line to be safe given the numerous cover calls I observed. I agree local matches frequently do not call cover as tight as they should. Additionally at the local match the SO will frequently call "cover" to warn the shooter. The SOs at a match at this level expect us to know what cover is . In any event the rule is simple... cover is a line extending back from the MIDDLE of the target to the edge of cover an on to infinity. You need to have 100% of your lower body and at least 50% of your upper body behind the line when you break the shot. All of the shooters on my squad and everyone else I spoke to thought the cover calls were a bit excessive, BUT THE CALLS WERE CONSISTENT. On several of the stages the SOs warned us in advance and pointed out potential cover call spots. Otherwise it was fun match with challenging stages. It was very well run.