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by Jusme
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: How do you train at the range?
Replies: 13
Views: 3590

Re: How do you train at the range?

I don't know if it will be close enough for you, but Bitter Clinger, has set up a day long training course for forum members in the DFW area.

You can get information here: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=89571

It will be a great opportunity, to not only meet and greet with forum members, but get you started on some training tips. I signed my 19 year old son up for the course, since he has not done anything besides shoot at static targets.
by Jusme
Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:39 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: How do you train at the range?
Replies: 13
Views: 3590

Re: How do you train at the range?

I am lucky, in that I have some private property, I can set up targets, and run through drills, that I would not be able to do, at most ranges. Everyone will have to practice, the type of drills, for situations, they feel they may encounter, as well as some that, may seem far fetched. While rolling around on the ground, may seem, "tacticool" practicing firing, from a position you may find yourself, is very important. If you are attacked, there is a possibility, that you may be knocked to ground. As others have stated, your strong, hand may become incapacitated, and so learning, not only firing, but, clearing, malfunctions, and reloading with your off hand, or one handed with your strong hand may be a skill you will need.
Engaging multiple targets, from different distances, is one thing I practice, with my first one being "up close and personal". Shooting while moving, is important, so that you are not in a static position, and making yourself an easy target.

Getting formal training, is expensive, and most shooting ranges, don't allow for the type of training I have described. Shooting at stationary, targets, at most ranges, is important, to develop trigger discipline, grip consistency, check the accuracy, of sights or scopes, and other things, but, in a real life scenario, it doesn't prepare you to be ready, if it all goes south, very quickly. JMHO

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