While looking through the 2022 Handbook page 25, I noticed that in the Stage Conventions #9 it says, "9. If no starting position is given, the shooter shall stand fully erect with pistol holstered, hands at the side not touching any firearm."
The SYNOPSIS OF 2022 WILD BUNCH RULE CHANGES and CLARIFICATIONS As of January 9, 2022 says:
4. Shooter starting position.
If no starting position is given by the match rules or stage description, the shooter may start in
any position as long as hands are not touching guns or ammunition, including magazines.
Which is it?