JimConway
Instructor
I the past few weeks, I have seen several comments about how you will shoot the way that you train. The opposite if this statement is that you should train the way that you want to shoot. There have been several examples in the past when a dead LEO was found with a pocket full of empty brass (In the days when revolvers were the most common police weapon). The reason for the pocket full of brass can be traced to the police training officer that wanted to keep his range clean and not have to sweep up the brass.
Think about this for a while and you will come to the conclusion that there is a great deal that you can do to enhance your practice and build the habits that will help you survive an armed confrontation. BTW, I certainly recognize that you can not do all of these things on every range. The following are some things that you can do both during your practice sessions and your fun shooting sessions:
When you shoot your gun to empty (slide lock), you should take the opportunity to do an emergency reload.
If you gun has a malfunction, use it as an opportunity to do a MALF clearance as if your life depended on it. If you really want to get good at MALF clearances, work with a friend and load dummy rounds in each other's magazines.
Do you ever practice a tactical reload on the range?
How often do you shoot weak hand or strong hand only? No, I do not mean in a classic bullseye stance.
Do often do you shoot in odd or uncomfortible positions?
If you can, do you ever shoot when you are moving?
By now I am sure that you get the idea. I am equally sure that this group Can come up with many more training opportunities
Think about this for a while and you will come to the conclusion that there is a great deal that you can do to enhance your practice and build the habits that will help you survive an armed confrontation. BTW, I certainly recognize that you can not do all of these things on every range. The following are some things that you can do both during your practice sessions and your fun shooting sessions:
When you shoot your gun to empty (slide lock), you should take the opportunity to do an emergency reload.
If you gun has a malfunction, use it as an opportunity to do a MALF clearance as if your life depended on it. If you really want to get good at MALF clearances, work with a friend and load dummy rounds in each other's magazines.
Do you ever practice a tactical reload on the range?
How often do you shoot weak hand or strong hand only? No, I do not mean in a classic bullseye stance.
Do often do you shoot in odd or uncomfortible positions?
If you can, do you ever shoot when you are moving?
By now I am sure that you get the idea. I am equally sure that this group Can come up with many more training opportunities