Was in a discussion on another forum about the somewhat recent trend of it being the coolest thing to attend high-dollar defensive shooting classes at places like Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, Front Site, etc.
People spend thousands of dollars to get training on how to engage threats, move tactically, draw from concealment effectively, and other valuable skills that we all hope we never have to use.
I can't afford that. I did attend Gunsite back in 2007 for a one day CCW permit class and the training and classroom instruction was well worth the $125 fee.
But I don't remember the last time I practiced drawing from concealment. Oh wait, I did about a month or so ago when I got my new Glock G19. Just wanted to see how fast I could draw and shoot at 7yds and empty the magazine into a target. Results were favorable...
But that was one time in the past several years.
Now, I have no real excuse since my dad has a range 12 miles from my house. I can go there anytime to shoot and I have the ability to set up any kind of target.
But I concentrate on the 25yd 5-shot groups to develop loads that are the absolutely most accurate loads for my various pistols.
My thinking is that by ensuring that my carry pistols will do 2" or better at 25yds, then that reduces the chance of missing at close ranges when full of adrenaline.
I also compete in GSSF, so accuracy and low recoil is paramount for good scores.
I think I need to start doing a lot more practice drawing from my various CCW holsters and various CCW pistols to get the muscle memory set. Also need to do more point shooting drills.
My brother is a Detective and SWAT team member and he said their latest drill is to draw and fire two rounds at the target from the hip one-handed, then bring the weapon up to eye level and fire two more rounds, all while backing away to cover.
Wondering who else has been lax in this sort of practice and what some of the drills people are using to simulate CCW situations for training.
People spend thousands of dollars to get training on how to engage threats, move tactically, draw from concealment effectively, and other valuable skills that we all hope we never have to use.
I can't afford that. I did attend Gunsite back in 2007 for a one day CCW permit class and the training and classroom instruction was well worth the $125 fee.
But I don't remember the last time I practiced drawing from concealment. Oh wait, I did about a month or so ago when I got my new Glock G19. Just wanted to see how fast I could draw and shoot at 7yds and empty the magazine into a target. Results were favorable...
But that was one time in the past several years.
Now, I have no real excuse since my dad has a range 12 miles from my house. I can go there anytime to shoot and I have the ability to set up any kind of target.
But I concentrate on the 25yd 5-shot groups to develop loads that are the absolutely most accurate loads for my various pistols.
My thinking is that by ensuring that my carry pistols will do 2" or better at 25yds, then that reduces the chance of missing at close ranges when full of adrenaline.
I also compete in GSSF, so accuracy and low recoil is paramount for good scores.
I think I need to start doing a lot more practice drawing from my various CCW holsters and various CCW pistols to get the muscle memory set. Also need to do more point shooting drills.
My brother is a Detective and SWAT team member and he said their latest drill is to draw and fire two rounds at the target from the hip one-handed, then bring the weapon up to eye level and fire two more rounds, all while backing away to cover.
Wondering who else has been lax in this sort of practice and what some of the drills people are using to simulate CCW situations for training.