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tips for new shooters to keep from getting hurt
- Thread starter lindab
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At the very basics I would become very familiar with the 10 commandments of gun safety, get dummy rounds and practice reloading with dummy rounds in speedloaders or speed strips. I would also reference Google and YouTube for imaged of sight picture and proper revolver grips, proper shooting stances. Also, while watching TV ensure your gun is loaded or has snap caps (dummy rounds) and practice aiming at the guys on TV. Go sit outside with a coke bottle 10 feet from you and practice squeezing your trigger pull. You don't want your front sight to Bob right as you make the gun go boom.
Join the military.
"Join the military".?????.......yeah -good piece of advice for a lady taking care of a sick husband...but then i guess you were kidding......I guess...
This!
Four basic Rules:
1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. (In other words, they aren't toys, pointing devices, back scratchers, etc.)
2. NEVER let the muzzle cover anything you aren't willing to destroy. (Don't point it at something you aren't willing to shoot.)
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. (Probably the toughest of all the rules for a new shooter to follow.)
4. Be sure of your target and what is behind it. (Bullets have a tendency to go through things. Make sure there isn't something behind what you're shooting at that you aren't willing to destroy.)
If you were closer to Atlanta I would recommend Headhunter (on this site). No offense to Monty but he is probably one of the two best snubnose trainers in the country.
1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. (In other words, they aren't toys, pointing devices, back scratchers, etc.)
2. NEVER let the muzzle cover anything you aren't willing to destroy. (Don't point it at something you aren't willing to shoot.)
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. (Probably the toughest of all the rules for a new shooter to follow.)
4. Be sure of your target and what is behind it. (Bullets have a tendency to go through things. Make sure there isn't something behind what you're shooting at that you aren't willing to destroy.)
If you were closer to Atlanta I would recommend Headhunter (on this site). No offense to Monty but he is probably one of the two best snubnose trainers in the country.
No offense taken. I also prefer to not recommend anyone that I've never trained with and cannot attest as to their skill level.
The safety rules are always a good start & need to be continually stressed.
Snubnoses are the main gun that I work with day in & day out w/ ladies & some men.
Had one class today on them & two separate ones tomorrow where they will be the primary gun used.
I would gladly compare curriculums w/ anyone as to content regarding instruction in that platform.
My primary inspiration for a lot of my content is from Elmer Keith, Bill Jordan, & Massad Ayoob along w/ a few others.
It can be and is a very effective weapon system if utilized properly.
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I am a bit remiss to post names in an open forum without permission. Headhunter was the lead instructor at The Rogers Shooting School for six years. He and DuBethencourt (sp?) are widely regarded as experts in the use and training of snubnose revolvers.
It sounds like you have a good program. One of these days I'd like to make it up for a class or two.
How about that?
I'm actually heading there at the end of the month.
It's always good to take outside classes once or twice a year to "stay fresh".
Rogers is one of the best & a good one to have on your resume.
Would love to have you up if you get the chance.
I've always wanted to go to Rogers but with kids it's hard to come up with the extra money. I'd really like to get back into at least a class a year and have been looking at some local options.
