I will never ask a student to do something that I have not done myself, especially when I start talking a difficult CoF. CHL is a bit different, I don't consider the CHL course the appropriate time to show people how to shoot, so no demos there.txinvestigator wrote:In CHL classes I usually don't have the time or help to get on the line and fire in front of the class; however, when I teach anything else I ALWAYS shoot some. I know that as a student I like watching my instructor shoot some, it reinforces in my mind that he/she knows their stuff.
Ya'll too?
I'm a C.A.R. Instructor and it's absolutely critical that the instructor shoot in front of the class so that they can see the system in action. We just have to be careful not to use that time to "show off" - but rather simply show the students that something they may consider difficult are achievable (or clarify something they may not be grasping 100%).
I believe that an instructor that knows he/she is going to consistently get in front of their students and shoot will fight to keep their skills dialed in. I don't mind if a student outshoots me and he/she really is that good; however if I screw up a demo or a practical application then I'm done. That's one of the things that keeps me motivated not to rest too much on my laurels.