Xavier Thoughts: Combat Shooting

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Combat Shooting

Training for a gun fight by standing in one place is like training for a NBA basketball game by playing horse. If you cannot shoot while moving, you will likely not succeed.

Labels: Shooting

7 Comments:

Porta's Cat said...: Is that you, Xavier?

We always try to do the same thing, ie. movement and/or "odd" shooting positions. I would rather hit (or see you hit) a 6" group at center mass while moving laterally than a 1" group standing offhand.; 11:03 AM
Keith Walker said...: Any tips on how to handle a gun one handed while moving like that? I'm finding it hard to handle the recoil and get my shots off faster one handed, even strong handed. I will not shoot faster than I can handle so my seven shots would have been considerably slower.; 8:39 PM
Mulliga said...: I dunno. Seems like there's a big risk of tripping over something when you move backwards and to the side like that - not an expert or anything. I do concede that it's likely better than standing stock-still.

I need to find a range where they have moving targets.; 9:03 PM
Porta's Cat said...: I dunno. Seems like there's a big risk of tripping over something when you move backwards and to the side like that -

ever more reason to practice it.

And to practice shooting from the "Sh*t, I just fell down!" position.; 7:44 AM
Anonymous said...: If I tried that at my indoor range I'd be asked to leave immediately. :-)

-Andy; 11:17 AM
Keith Walker said...: If I tried that at my indoor range I'd be asked to leave immediately. :-)

That is why you should practice in their parking lot.; 6:53 PM
Anonymous said...: That's extremely tame given most IDPA matches I've shot. You just need to find a shooting club in your area. It really show where your skill level is at.; 9:18 PM