Colorado B.S. Thread

So I took the paper targets home from the range last night and as they sit on my desk now I was wondering what is a "good shot"? We had the target at 3 yds. last night since it was our first time and my groupings are almost all in the black of a standard NRA 25yd target. My thoughts are that means I can shoot a target that is invading my house in the torso pretty easily but now what should I be working toward to improve my shot? What distance makes a good shot?

Also I am thinking that at some point it would be good to learn to shoot targets on the move since most situations will not allow me to point, line the sights, get proper stance, and then pull the trigger.

 

You guys should definitely take the pistol fundamentals course there. Much more structured and purpose driven training.

A "good shot" to some may be different to others. To me... getting 2 rounds in the high torso Quickly and being able to make follow up shots quickly and effectively. Shooting tight groups is good too, but I see many people that can make a 5" group at 10 yards but can't draw and fire or do an El Presidente drill without fumbling. Like I said the main instructors for pistol almost always have a real life example of why you do x,y and z too.

 

As you shoot more move the target out further. Most shootings will happen within the 3-7 yard range. At 7 yards you should have no issues doing a good double tap center mass and a follow up head shot. Before you start to try anything quick, learn the basics. Draw, fire one shot and holster. Keep doing this. Practice reloading as well. As you get more comfortable and keep practicing the basics, you'll get faster.

Remember:

Grip
Stance
Breathing control
Sight Picture
Sight Alignment
Trigger manipulation
Follow through

These seven things are the seven fundamentals of shooting. Things you should constantly be striving to improve.

 

Some Ol Smokey moonshine with cherrys!!! Yep seems like a good idea tonight

 

Aaaaahhhhh. To much to process. Thanks guys classes definitely on the list and I listened to the wife today while she was on the phone with a friend she was excited to go again. I may have created a monster. Austin she better not become a better shot then me.

I shall practice the arts. :beer:

 

Yep let me know if that was still a good idea on the morning.

It's gonna hurt. Try to drink a glass of water in between glasses of shine.

 

so ur new hobby is firearms eric????

 

Not necessarily but interested in some self protection and I want to do it right. Still into off roading for sure.

 

Who is the member on here that just bought a Jeep? Got some Q's for ya...

 

Don't know but csuviper has one but something tells he is a bit preoccupied having a baby at the moment.

 

Good news guys. I got my conditional offer today. Still have a few more steps to make it for sure but man a weight has been lifts.

 

AWESOME!!! Congrats

 

Nice man good to hear.

 

Psych eval, physical examination. Thanks guys it's been a long stressful process for me. Be humbled and glad once it's all over.

 

Hell yeah man, congrats !

 

woot!