Paladin wrote: ↑Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:14 amflechero, I think you have an important point that seeking additional training and practice is very important and something all LTC's should be doing.flechero wrote: ↑Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:14 amAlthough absolutely true, the bigger problem [IMO] is that most LTC's don't practice much, AT ALL! This forum's membership is not representative of the 'LTC' public at large, when it comes to preparedness. I bet less than 10% have ever sought additional training or have made non-static range time a habit. Heck, very few even dry fire, and that is free! (OK, I'll admit that I rarely dry fire!Paladin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:37 amChas, you and Paul Harrell raise several good points. It certainly is a problem that LTC's do not practice with "precious" carry ammo.Charles L. Cotton wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:07 am
As I noted before, many years experience as a firearms instructor has proven to me that people simply will not practice with ammo that costs $1+/round....
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As noted, buying in 50 rd boxes helps immensely and you can buy in larger lots as well. Buy a 1/2 case (500rd) of carry ammo at a very reasonable price on line. That allows you to proving the gun(s), run carry mags regularly and have enough to last a couple years. And it saves more than the initial investment, over the term, than buying individual boxes... and the benefit of the case or1/2 case is all the ammo is of the same lot, shoots the same and is loaded the same.
That said, compared to 20 years ago I see a lot more people at the range and a lot more people that can consistently hit their targets. Marksmanship is improving and we need to keep up the progress!
I think a lot of that has to do with the availability, of training, for civilians. 20 years ago, it was almost impossible to find training courses, for real life scenarios, unless you were a LEO. That is changing, due to demand. More people are getting their LTC, and are seeking additional training. I know that even a few years ago, when I first got my LTC, finding training, or even ranges where I could practice, tactical shooting, was an exercise in futility, unless, I had hundreds of dollars to throw away. I had to rely, on my LEO, training, and practice on private property. Today, there are several one, and two day classes, available, at reasonable prices. Some designed, just for women, who are becoming the fastest growing segment of LTC holders. JMHO