It's Thursday and the weather guys are calling for partly sunny and a high of 60 on Sunday the 19th.
This will be the first AP Shoot of 2009 and here is what to expect:
1:00 Start time (arrive early and get signed in)
Handguns Only
5 Courses Of Fire
Minimum Round Count 48 (bring extra ammo - you'll need it)
Concealment Garment
Steel and Cardboard Targets to be shot repeatedly
Learning/Improving skills
I encourage those of you who have shot with us in the past to leave a few comments below for those new shooters wondering what to expect. If you have any questions about what to bring or what you can/can't use at the shoot post a comment below or get us an e-mail. We are looking forward to the first AP Shoot and seeing you at the range.
Things to remember:
COLD RANGE - all handguns to remain unloaded until it is your time at the firing line
COLD RANGE - all handguns to remain unloaded until it is your time at the firing line
COLD RANGE - all handguns to remain unloaded until it is your time at the firing line
If it's muddy (or might be) we park 'up top' and walk in
New shooters are welcome and should arrive a little earlier than most so we can go over what to expect and what will be expected of you.
Hope to see you at the range!
JV
The best advice I could offer someone new to this game is; compete only with yourself. Yes this is a game but one that could help you develop skills that could potentially save your life or the life of someone you love. Work to improve your own score and don’t worry about how fast other people are. In this game and in real life as well, accuracy beats speed. Go only as fast as you can and still make good hits. Points down (for misses) will hurt your score much more that a few seconds slower raw time with good hits. Speed will come with practice.
ReplyDeleteKnow your gear and have it ready. Be sure your handgun is clean enough to run without a hitch. Figure out where your extra magazines are located and practice getting them to your gun.
ReplyDeleteLike Dave said, accuracy beats speed. Like I tell my kids- 'You can't miss fast enough to win'! Get a sight picture before your shot breaks and make your shots count. Also like Dave said- compete against yourself. Speed will come with practice.
Most importantly- BE SAFE and HAVE FUN!!!!!!!
As I've said before, at the end of the day, if you can tell yourself that you performed tactically sound enough to have SURVIVED a real confrontation, YOU DID NOT LOSE, regardless where you finished on paper! Probably more here that anywhere else, practice at a steadily increasing pace helps you better yourself. But NEVER think you have practiced enough.
ReplyDeleteNever be afraid to ask for constructive criticism from someone who's judgment you trust. They may see things you never thought about that a small change can improve immensely.
And like Doug said- BE SAFE and HAVE FUN!!
And ALWAYS know where the bystanders and your tires are BEFORE shooting your vehicle!!!!
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