Training
A Question of Capabilities?
Earlier this week, I wrote that it seemed more important to me to hit a target repeatedly with small caliber rounds than to miss with big ones. Not everyone agreed, and that’s perfectly fine with me. Talking about the applicability of a particular firearm in any given situation is one of the fun elements of…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Firearms Safety
Before I delve too much into this subject, I need to make one thing very clear. Firearm safety is not a joke. I take it very seriously. I make it clear to everyone I take shooting that familiarity with firearms has not bred contempt for them within me. However, I do not take the way…
Read MoreTeaching The Kids The Right Way
Richard Mann is doing things right. He’s not only introduced his son Bat to firearms and hunting, but also passed on the responsibility to teach others. Richard has an article in the March 2012 edition of Rifle Firepower about triggers. He also worked out a deal where his 11 year old son could get some…
Read MoreCross-eye Dominance
Oleg Volk discusses some strategies for overcoming cross-eye dominance over at http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=14573. I am not left-handed, but I am left eye dominant. I was never able (and still cannot) close my left eye while keeping my right eye open. When I started shooting as a boy, I simply switched hands and learned to shoot left-handed.…
Read MoreMistakes To Avoid
Over at Shooting Illustrated, Paul Markel gives advice to reach your full potential with a handgun. http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/14203/mistakes-to-avoid/ In addition, while not mentioned by Paul, the following chart has proven helpful to me. Something useful to tuck into the range bag, courtesy of the US Army Marksmanship Unit. Get the PDF HERE.
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