Hi all,
Steve and I were discussing his different training classes a few months ago, and he invited me out just to run through some things so he could see where I am at and how he teaches. Life got insane after that, but finally calmed down and we were able to get out and freeze our buts off for a while on Saturday.
What I thought would be a few hours of general plinking turned into 6 hours of intense 1:1 instruction, for which I will be forever grateful because I could never afford something like that.
In short, just go take the freaking class. I don't think any of you have shot with me, but I am a pretty good shot compared to the general public, like usually the best shot at the public range or class I take, and thought I was pretty good at "running the gun" compared to other people. But man, you don't know what you don't know.
I have been stalled the last 4 months because my training methods was just "try harder, go faster" and my draw, presentation, and form were all a jerky hunched up Costa impersonation of a tactical turtle.
I have a lot of work ahead of me for my weapon handling building back up from the foundations, but I can tell I finally be able to get past where I was at last week if I stick with it.
Following is a list of Big takeaways for me, non inclusive of everything covered:
Form:
Both rifle and handgun I was pretty hunched over. Relying on strength to much to keep everything flat. Steve got me to relax and find a posture that helped keep the gun flat during recoil, but didn't block my peripheral vision or tire myself out.
Draw:
Herky Jerky fast mess of ripping my gun out of its holster and throwing it in front of me like a softball pitch, to a deliberate efficient stroke. Not done yet by any means, but i know what to work on now.
Transitions:
Rifle to pistol, similar to the draw, I thought I knew basics here, but had to shave away inefficiencies.
Grip:
Corrected. Presented good theories on leveraging on the grip to prevent muzzle flip. I had watched a lot of videos and can shoot good fast groups, was was pulling some shots left. Corrected.
Covered all the fundamentals, which I think I knew a good portion of, but confirmed some things I was already doing that I thought were "wrong" that work well for me.
Overall just a good realistic instruction method based on real world experience, as well as a pleasant person to hang out with. My only complaint is that he lives to far away from me!
Steve and I were discussing his different training classes a few months ago, and he invited me out just to run through some things so he could see where I am at and how he teaches. Life got insane after that, but finally calmed down and we were able to get out and freeze our buts off for a while on Saturday.
What I thought would be a few hours of general plinking turned into 6 hours of intense 1:1 instruction, for which I will be forever grateful because I could never afford something like that.
In short, just go take the freaking class. I don't think any of you have shot with me, but I am a pretty good shot compared to the general public, like usually the best shot at the public range or class I take, and thought I was pretty good at "running the gun" compared to other people. But man, you don't know what you don't know.
I have been stalled the last 4 months because my training methods was just "try harder, go faster" and my draw, presentation, and form were all a jerky hunched up Costa impersonation of a tactical turtle.
I have a lot of work ahead of me for my weapon handling building back up from the foundations, but I can tell I finally be able to get past where I was at last week if I stick with it.
Following is a list of Big takeaways for me, non inclusive of everything covered:
Form:
Both rifle and handgun I was pretty hunched over. Relying on strength to much to keep everything flat. Steve got me to relax and find a posture that helped keep the gun flat during recoil, but didn't block my peripheral vision or tire myself out.
Draw:
Herky Jerky fast mess of ripping my gun out of its holster and throwing it in front of me like a softball pitch, to a deliberate efficient stroke. Not done yet by any means, but i know what to work on now.
Transitions:
Rifle to pistol, similar to the draw, I thought I knew basics here, but had to shave away inefficiencies.
Grip:
Corrected. Presented good theories on leveraging on the grip to prevent muzzle flip. I had watched a lot of videos and can shoot good fast groups, was was pulling some shots left. Corrected.
Covered all the fundamentals, which I think I knew a good portion of, but confirmed some things I was already doing that I thought were "wrong" that work well for me.
Overall just a good realistic instruction method based on real world experience, as well as a pleasant person to hang out with. My only complaint is that he lives to far away from me!
