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Post by kodiak on Aug 23, 2016 9:46:20 GMT -7
I'll be the first to say that shooting competition isn't training but I do find it useful practice to supplement my training.
Unfortunately, in Nebraska, people can't seem to be bothered with it. I don't know if they think it's below them or they're just to scared to look in the mirror and see where there shooting skill stacks up although I have my suspicions. I just don't understand how someone can expect to shoot with competence under great stress and in a dynamic unit setting if they can't do it individually with relatively low stress
Which brings the question.
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Post by sugarplum on Aug 23, 2016 17:25:56 GMT -7
Mobile, AL has a private club that opens  their Saturday events to the public. The shooting venue is something different 3 Saturday mornings every month. 1st Saturday-point shoot, 2nd Saturday-3 gun, 3rd Saturday, plate shoot. They do charge $10 to participate in the 3-gun because the money is used to buy new targets every month. There is an APPLESEED event scheduled for October 29-30 in Mobile, AL. This is a 2-day event for EVERYONE--if you just opened the box of your first rifle or you've been a hunter for many years, the instructors pick you up WHERE YOU ARE and teach you how to "make the shot" at 500 yards! The skills you learn will take you to RIFLEMAN status. Make it a family affair. Children are welcome WITH an adult. Most shoot Ruger 10-22 rifles because the ammo is cheaper, but you may use your AR-15, AK47, .308, etc. Some learn the skills with the .22, but change to their primary rifle on Sunday. The SKILLS are easily transferred. I have location info and links to 33% off the tickets. WITH the coupon, adults $40, children 17 and younger $14. ![]() appleseedinfo.org/index.html |
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Post by garand69 on Aug 24, 2016 5:08:43 GMT -7
The skills of Marksmanship are probably one of the most important skillsets we need to have, but trying to get someone out to improve their skills through training or competition is like pulling teeth. Your State Rifle Association should have Highpower matches on their schedule. Yes, you will run into some "Gun Snobs" but you will also meet the Salt of the Earth as well. If you haven't been to an Appleseed, get out there and score Rifleman, it is only a start but it is a damn good start. United States Riflemans Assoc also has additional training and an EXCELLENT week long "Boot Camp" in Missouri every year in October. Check them out. www.appleseedinfo.org/usrifleman.org/G69 |
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Post by Hallel on Aug 25, 2016 20:12:21 GMT -7
I have asked plenty of my friends to go out and practice shooting. Their answer? I'm too busy with work and the kids! I believe you can never be too busy to practice!
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Post by Hedgehog on Aug 26, 2016 7:00:06 GMT -7
I have asked plenty of my friends to go out and practice shooting. Their answer? I'm too busy with work and the kids! I believe you can never be too busy to practice! Hallel, I get that all the time! But people are always asking me to go to a movie or go out drinking, but don't have time to train or prep. It's frustrating!! |
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Post by crash on Aug 29, 2016 6:20:24 GMT -7
People who will not make time to train will do nothing more than drag your team down. Dedication is the heart of any organized group, without this there is no "step two".
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Post by kodiak on Aug 29, 2016 11:06:40 GMT -7
The way I see it, if you're not willing to work on the individual skills and demonstrate safe weapons handling, why should I trust you enough to work on group shooting and tactics?
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Post by kodiak on Sept 1, 2016 15:24:22 GMT -7
Got an awesome 8 days coming up. Uspsa on the 4th, testing a range with rifle point shooting on the7th a gssf style shoot on the10th and a team tac shoot on the 11th
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their Saturday events to the public. The shooting venue is something different 3 Saturday mornings every month. 1st Saturday-point shoot, 2nd Saturday-3 gun, 3rd Saturday, plate shoot. They do charge $10 to participate in the 3-gun because the money is used to buy new targets every month.
