Legality of Double-Taps in TX

[Skiprr]

You should practice more than just double taps also. I see people all of the time going "bang-bang" then pausing, looking at the target etc. You need to practice a variety of strings.

Amen. My exact problem transitioning from target to practical shooting.

Instructor: "What the heck are you doing?"

Me: "Shooting just low of zero?"

Instructor: "No, you're shifting your focus away from the front sight to see how well your last shot landed.
Your last shot doesn't mean squat.
The most important shot in your life will always be the next one."

That simple statement cured me. I don't look at my accuracy until my string is done.

[stevie_d_64]

My standard advice applies: when the entrance wound, exit wound, and hole in the floor all line up at a nearly vertical trajectory, then that's one shot too many.

Kevin

I wish I had said that! it would make a good signature line.

Try this one:

"Shooting is a lot like washing your hair...Lather, Rinse, Repeat..."

I'll send you the bill...

Shut up Steve!

[casselthief]

place I go to only allows the 2 seconds in between type of shooting.

how does one practice all the "fun" types of shooting, when all you can do is 2secs fire, 2secs, fire?

[Braden]

Simple...go somewhere else.

That's what bugs me about most public ranges. They won't allow you to do the things that a CHL holders NEEDS to practice doing...like drawing from concealment, returning fire while running for cover, rapid fire, shooting from different positions, etc.

[txinvestigator]

Simple...go somewhere else.

That's what bugs me about most public ranges. They won't allow you to do the things that a CHL holders NEEDS to practice doing...like drawing from concealment, returning fire while running for cover, rapid fire, shooting from different positions, etc.

It is unfortunate, but those facilities have good reason for those rules.

[Braden]

This is true...and if I owned a public range I'd have the same rules in place for my own protection as well as the protection of others, but it still doesn't really help the CHL holder whose practice really needs to be more involved than just standing erect and shooting from the firing position at a stationary target.

[casselthief]

Simple...go somewhere else.

such as?

[KD5NRH]

Simple...go somewhere else.

such as?

http://www.tacproshootingcenter.com

As long as nobody's complaining, and you're not tearing anything up other than target backers, they'll let you do nearly anything within reason. They'll also teach you how to do it better for enough money.

With three good pistol ranges, it's likely that you'll only have to share a range with people you bring with you, and easy to find a time to be alone on a well-bermed range. The last few times I went alone, I only had to share the range for a few minutes with folks who wanted to start sighting rifles at 25yds before moving out to the larger rifle ranges.

As another shooter once told me, "The faster you shoot, the more ammo you'll buy. The more you hit, the more targets you'll buy. The better and faster you shoot, the less likely you'll die before you come back and spend more money."

[40FIVER]

Simple...go somewhere else.

such as?

You might get a few more suggestions for gun ranges if you were just a bit more specific in your profile about where you live. This is just a suggestion. I promise I won't come over to borrow anything.

[Texasdoc]

That's why I went to the Gun club here by the house its only open to the public 3 days a week and the other times you have the range to yourself.

I get lots of practice doing the things I need to do.


Now that I am a Ranger Officer I have no problem with folks doing there CHL stuff as long as its Safe and not bothering others.

We just got the Austin Practical pistol club here and they are doing the IDPA,ISPC and PPC there are more fun things to play with .


if anyone is in the area of LaGrange ,Tx let me know and we can go out and have fun .

300shooter

[BigD6765]

Here ya go. . .
http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... ps&start=0

Thanks Carlson. I researched the laws and couldn't find anything to support the article. And, after reading the other thread, it definitely sounds like the instructor in question was voicing his/her opinion instead of the facts. But, one point is valid. Being involved in a self-defense shooting will not be pretty after-the-fact. But, as I've heard many times...I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

[huaco]

I'll suggest that thinking about legal implications during a gunfight puts you at at a severe disadvantage. It will matter only if you survive.

[TX Rancher]

if anyone is in the area of LaGrange ,Tx let me know and we can go out and have fun .

300shooter

300shooter:

I’m interested in the range you mention. I live about 35 min outside LaGrange in Bastrop Co. I’m in LaGrange periodically since I get most of my hay equipment from the New Holland dealer there.

I’ve also been thinking about giving IDPA a shot (pun intended ), but most of the shoots are too far away for me so I haven’t yet, but LaGrange wouldn’t be a problem. If it’s not too much trouble, would you please let me know when the shoots are?

If you’re interested, I’ll take you up on that offer to get together and shoot. It will be interesting to see if you get any other takers. I’m curious how many forum members are in this area…

[longtooth]

I'll suggest that thinking about legal implications during a gunfight puts you at at a severe disadvantage. It will matter only if you survive.

Good post sir. Very good.
Welcome aboard & we are glad to have you.