Then you could make good use of a shot timer.FishInTx wrote: I live outside the city limits and built my own shooting range.
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- Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:55 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: proper? defensive shoot.
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Re: proper? defensive shoot.
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:55 am
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: proper? defensive shoot.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1581
Re: proper? defensive shoot.
When you are getting down to fist-sized groups, it is time to push harder on your speed. Groups will open back up but you'll be faster and then you can start practicing with getting the groups smaller at the new speed.
I'd rather have a really fast first hit anywhere than taking longer to shoot. It won't physically incapacitate the guy, but getting hit also does a lot to interrupt his aim and get him concerned with finding cover or running. Interrupting his OODA loop has a lot of value independent of whether or not it is an incapacitating hit. Of course, there is a fine line here between that and the old saying, "You can't miss fast enough to win a gunfight".
Also, in an overwhelming majority of cases, the predator will flee at the first sign of gun much less the first hit. In other cases, the stop is more psychological than physical -- but that person is still out of the fight. It is a much more rare occurrence that a BG will continue fighting until they have complete physical incapacity to fight any more (but of course, we have to be prepared for that too).
When your first shot is off target, I'd suggest also focusing on getting a good consistent grip every time you draw. If your grip is off so your natural point of aim is off, then you will be unconsciously correcting your aim using your sights for followup shots. Or, you may be adjusting your grip while shooting. This is a good exercise for dry fire practice at home: try practicing drawing with your eyes closed, mentally focusing on a good grip, held the same way every time. Once you are presented on target, open them and see where you are naturally pointing.
People who are drawing from an IWB holster with a sweat shield will often find that they are not getting a proper grip right from the holster and are having to adjust their grip. I know of guys who cut off the sweat shield for that very reason.
I'd rather have a really fast first hit anywhere than taking longer to shoot. It won't physically incapacitate the guy, but getting hit also does a lot to interrupt his aim and get him concerned with finding cover or running. Interrupting his OODA loop has a lot of value independent of whether or not it is an incapacitating hit. Of course, there is a fine line here between that and the old saying, "You can't miss fast enough to win a gunfight".
Also, in an overwhelming majority of cases, the predator will flee at the first sign of gun much less the first hit. In other cases, the stop is more psychological than physical -- but that person is still out of the fight. It is a much more rare occurrence that a BG will continue fighting until they have complete physical incapacity to fight any more (but of course, we have to be prepared for that too).
When your first shot is off target, I'd suggest also focusing on getting a good consistent grip every time you draw. If your grip is off so your natural point of aim is off, then you will be unconsciously correcting your aim using your sights for followup shots. Or, you may be adjusting your grip while shooting. This is a good exercise for dry fire practice at home: try practicing drawing with your eyes closed, mentally focusing on a good grip, held the same way every time. Once you are presented on target, open them and see where you are naturally pointing.
People who are drawing from an IWB holster with a sweat shield will often find that they are not getting a proper grip right from the holster and are having to adjust their grip. I know of guys who cut off the sweat shield for that very reason.