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RogueGypsy · 02-22-2011, 07:34 AM

I find it hard to compare any kind of competitive shooting with self defense. They're just completely different animals.

I have to agree with Walt, crawl. walk. run. It's all about muscle memory, do it right enough times and speed will follow naturally, that will save your life. The spray and pray technique will more often than not, land you in jail or make you dead.

It's all fun and games at the range, where there's a backstop or the area down range is clear. That is almost never the case in self defense. Any round that does not impact and remain with your target is a very bad thing. Is your child in the room behind your target? Your spouse, the neighbors, any by-standers? You have to think beyond your target, that's not the case at the range. Not thinking beyond your target is the reason hunting 'accidents', drive-by collateral damage (yeah, I know, but it fits) and home invasion 'accidents' occur. I was always taught not to take the shot unless I was confident in knowing where the round would end up. This lesson was driven home after Bird hunting with my Red-Neck uncle and his kids. Catching some Bird-shot spray isn't usually life threatening, but it does wake you up. I refused any rifle hunts with these assholes after bird hunting, even though it was his brother, my dad understood.

For range and competition I prefer a small caliber, for less recoil and high charge for flat trajectory.

For self defense, just the opposite. Large caliber for stopping power and low charge for shorter overall range.

I have no combat experience and prefer to keep it that way. I may have miss read your post, if you were referring to combat and not self defense, ignore my post.

Just my 2cents.

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02-22-2011, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	I find it hard to compare any kind of competitive shooting with self defense. They're just completely different animals. I have to agree with Walt, crawl. walk. run. It's all about muscle memory, do it right enough times and speed will follow naturally, that will save your life. The spray and pray technique will more often than not, land you in jail or make you dead. It's all fun and games at the range, where there's a backstop or the area down range is clear. That is almost never the case in self defense. Any round that does not impact and remain with your target is a very bad thing. Is your child in the room behind your target? Your spouse, the neighbors, any by-standers? You have to think beyond your target, that's not the case at the range. Not thinking beyond your target is the reason hunting 'accidents', drive-by collateral damage (yeah, I know, but it fits) and home invasion 'accidents' occur. I was always taught not to take the shot unless I was confident in knowing where the round would end up. This lesson was driven home after Bird hunting with my Red-Neck uncle and his kids. Catching some Bird-shot spray isn't usually life threatening, but it does wake you up. I refused any rifle hunts with these assholes after bird hunting, even though it was his brother, my dad understood. For range and competition I prefer a small caliber, for less recoil and high charge for flat trajectory. For self defense, just the opposite. Large caliber for stopping power and low charge for shorter overall range. I have no combat experience and prefer to keep it that way. I may have miss read your post, if you were referring to combat and not self defense, ignore my post. Just my 2cents. . ... __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous. Last edited by RogueGypsy; 02-22-2011 at 07:43 AM..