After attending my first class on an introduction to IDPA shooting I could not agree with you more. Such a huge difference in just shooting at the range as compared to shooting while drawing from a holster, moving ,using cover,reloading,target recognition & acquisition, etc. It is amazing to me the pressure and adrenaline you feel from just a simple beep signaling for you to begin shooting,and the difference it makes in your shooting accuracy. It was a very humbling experience for me, as I had always thought I was a pretty decent target shooter. I realize now I have about a million things to practice and improve on. I can't wait to shoot my first match to see if I have improved. And if even if I am the worst shooter at the match I know the things I have learned and practiced will help me protect my family and myself.Emmett wrote: The important thing is shot placement. Everyone who carries should be practicing on a pretty regular basis at the range with there weapons. I believe if you are going to carry you should be able to shoot your weapon better then most. I also know that when you are in a situation, your nurves get jittery, but we should be thinking about that as we do practice, so if it does happen one day, and you need to pull your weapon and use it in deffense of yourselfe or your family you wont be as shakey. Just my .02 for what it is worth.
Emmett
That being said my daily carry is the Springfield XD 45 compact usually OWB but if needed I can carry it IWB also. And always with a spare 13 round mag.