Which range you use.I go to Norcross during the week usually thursday
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Shooting tips,for newbies!!!!
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Which range you use.I go to Norcross during the week usually thursday
I actually moved to Woodstock last year, for some reason my location edits never save. Depends on how much I'm shooting, if I plan on shooting alot I go to big woods goods, or if just 50-100 rounds, I go up to panells.
Yeah shame Big Woods canceled the IDPA on Thursday nights... Maybe with ammo so tight attendance was down.. We do one here in Pickens county 3rd sunday of every month for anyone interested PM me. MeatWad if you ever make it up north and want to shoot I've got a 180 range at my place and am a member of PCSC where we have 2 180 outdoor tac ranges.
I've never shot idpa but it sounds like a good time. I'm bout to be out of commission for a couple months but after I'd like to do one.
That doesn't really work so well on a Sig though. If you manage to get your thumb that close to the slide, it will be uncomfortable and you'll have issues with the slide locking back on the last round because you'll be all over the slide lock, and possibly even cause some other failures. When shooting my Sig, I always have the tip of my right thumb near the mag release. I shoot it very well and it's very comfortable, but just went through this issue with another member that is used to the thumb forward grip and had to part ways with his Sig 229 because it didn't work with this.
This grip is called the thumbs forward grip. With your strong hand, you want the web of your hand as high as possible. Several have said there should be a wrinkle in the web between your thumb and index finger if you're hand is high enough. the thumb of your support hand should fall under the strong hand thumb, and then close your support hand over your strong hand. 40 percent of your grip should be done with your strong hand, 60 with your support hand. You also want as little of the grip of your weapon visible as possible. The grip should dissapear under your hands.
That's almost the exact reason I said this isn't to substitute professional training. Its best to have competent instructors such as willr1, headhunter, and protective measures to provide feedback on your technique. I've done the same thing with my kimber and after glocks and m&p, shooting a 1911 is awkward as hell to me.
Great thread! I read somewhere that you should act like the gun actually wants to shoot you or a bystander. Act like it's trying to sneak a bullet in it's chamber and shoot you in the face. It's your job to prevent that. That goes against gun advocate politics but it helps get the right mindset.
I'll add my own unproffesional commentary to the rules:
Rule number 1. ALWAYS treat EVERY firearm as if its loaded.
When 'accidents' happen, you often hear that the person thought the gun was unloaded. Get in the mindset that you always have to check and even then, assume it's loaded. I was talking guns with an uncle and we were handing a particular gun back and forth. We checked the gun every time it moved possession out of habit with no ammo even in the room.
Rule number 2. NEVER point ANY firearm at ANYTHING or ANYONE you don't intend to DESTROY.
This is one that drives me crazy. Muzzle sweeping is one of the most inconsiderate and dangerous things you can do. Keep it pointed in a safe direction!
Rule 3. ALWAYS be sure of your target and what's BEHIND IT
When you hear about concealed carry owners NOT taking a shot when presented with a threat (it's happened a few times), this is why. There was a gunman in NY a little while ago. A bunch of people got shot, but it wasn't huge in the news because many of them were bystanders... shot by cops. Keep this in mind.
RULE #4. ALWAYS keep your finger OFF the trigger until your sights are on the target.
I simplified the verbiage a little. This is a tough one for newbies. The gun usually won't 'accidentally' fire, unless the trigger is pulled. Recite it to yourself and work hard on trigger discipline.
I'll add my own unproffesional commentary to the rules:
Rule number 1. ALWAYS treat EVERY firearm as if its loaded.
When 'accidents' happen, you often hear that the person thought the gun was unloaded. Get in the mindset that you always have to check and even then, assume it's loaded. I was talking guns with an uncle and we were handing a particular gun back and forth. We checked the gun every time it moved possession out of habit with no ammo even in the room.
Rule number 2. NEVER point ANY firearm at ANYTHING or ANYONE you don't intend to DESTROY.
This is one that drives me crazy. Muzzle sweeping is one of the most inconsiderate and dangerous things you can do. Keep it pointed in a safe direction!
Rule 3. ALWAYS be sure of your target and what's BEHIND IT
When you hear about concealed carry owners NOT taking a shot when presented with a threat (it's happened a few times), this is why. There was a gunman in NY a little while ago. A bunch of people got shot, but it wasn't huge in the news because many of them were bystanders... shot by cops. Keep this in mind.
RULE #4. ALWAYS keep your finger OFF the trigger until your sights are on the target.
I simplified the verbiage a little. This is a tough one for newbies. The gun usually won't 'accidentally' fire, unless the trigger is pulled. Recite it to yourself and work hard on trigger discipline.
Beyond the safety rules that must be first and foremost. When you buy a gun you should invest twice as much in ammo and training. The best Wilson, Nighthawk, Sig, Glock, Ed brown, Les Baer etc will do you no good if you cannot shoot.
Anyone can punch paper in a controlled environment. You need to work on immediate action drills, reloads etc. Also if you can shoot at an outdoor range practice small lateral movements, especially during reloads and malfunctions clearing. Dont stand on the X so to speak. Standing still is a bad thing...As with anything train, train, train, and when you are tired train some more.
Also try some stress fire or some type of drill (if outdoors) where you can really jump your heartrate and breathing and practice controlling that while taking shots. Also you need to practice on shooting what is presented to you. By this I mean a bad guy wont always give you his head, full chest, or a full body. Set your targets up to mimic a limited picture of your bad guy and practice some of those shots.
Another good drill is iinstead of focusing on the 10 ring, bullseye etc try some more real world training. If you can at an out door range hang a tshirt or cover item over your target and practice finding a spot on that garment and engaging that. Ive never seen a bad guy with a bullseye on his chest or a big black X, so train as you fight.
Good luck with your training.
Anyone can punch paper in a controlled environment. You need to work on immediate action drills, reloads etc. Also if you can shoot at an outdoor range practice small lateral movements, especially during reloads and malfunctions clearing. Dont stand on the X so to speak. Standing still is a bad thing...As with anything train, train, train, and when you are tired train some more.
Also try some stress fire or some type of drill (if outdoors) where you can really jump your heartrate and breathing and practice controlling that while taking shots. Also you need to practice on shooting what is presented to you. By this I mean a bad guy wont always give you his head, full chest, or a full body. Set your targets up to mimic a limited picture of your bad guy and practice some of those shots.
Another good drill is iinstead of focusing on the 10 ring, bullseye etc try some more real world training. If you can at an out door range hang a tshirt or cover item over your target and practice finding a spot on that garment and engaging that. Ive never seen a bad guy with a bullseye on his chest or a big black X, so train as you fight.
Good luck with your training.
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