My thoughts and feelings.
CCW Self Defense and Training.
I cannot guess how many people a year get some sort of CCW license but I would be willing to guess it is a huge number. Of the ones that do, I wonder how many actually take some sort of training after that. I was in a training class this weekend and the instructor said something that really sunk in with me.
In a self defense situation you will revert back to your level or training to defend yourself.
What is your level of training?
If you have none what will you do if the time comes to use your firearm? Will you be fumbling it around? Will you be shaking like a scared rabbit? Will you use it and miss your target. If you do miss where did those bullets go? Sixty percent of all police gun fights are done one handed.
Do you practice one handed?
In some of my other posts I have mentioned how it is easy to strap a gun to your hip but knowing how to use it is what will save your life. If you are reading this and have not had any training other than target practice or your CCW class I would suggest you get some.
Do you shoot with one eye closed?
A lot of people do but do you think if the time comes to use your firearm you will be closing your eye to find your target. I seriously doubt it. In a stress situation like that your brain will want as much input as possible. Closing one eye is the opposite of what your brain will want.
How fast can you acquire your target?
Do you practice drawing your gun and acquiring your target? You should because that is exactly what you will be doing in a self defense situation.
When do you use your sights and when do you not use them?
Sights are good for target practice or shooting after a certain distance. In a self defense situation you might be so close you just point and shoot. Do you know your cut off point?
Shooting while on the move?
Have you tried this? It is not as easy as it seems. It is not like dancing. You could be on rocky ground or a sandy environment. Moving left to right, straight forward or even backwards while you are aiming a gun and pulling the trigger. Bad guys do not care where their bullets go, you should. At that moment you will just want to survive. After the moment if you are still alive, you are responsible for every bullet you fired.
It is your responsibility as a CCW holder to get as much training as possible.
It is better for you and safer for everybody around you.
I would like to thank Dave over at Eagle Personal Protection for opening my eyes.
You can find his blog here
Written By:
Landor
CCW Zone
In a self defense situation you will revert back to your level or training to defend yourself.
What is your level of training?
If you have none what will you do if the time comes to use your firearm? Will you be fumbling it around? Will you be shaking like a scared rabbit? Will you use it and miss your target. If you do miss where did those bullets go? Sixty percent of all police gun fights are done one handed.
Do you practice one handed?
In some of my other posts I have mentioned how it is easy to strap a gun to your hip but knowing how to use it is what will save your life. If you are reading this and have not had any training other than target practice or your CCW class I would suggest you get some.
Do you shoot with one eye closed?
A lot of people do but do you think if the time comes to use your firearm you will be closing your eye to find your target. I seriously doubt it. In a stress situation like that your brain will want as much input as possible. Closing one eye is the opposite of what your brain will want.
How fast can you acquire your target?
Do you practice drawing your gun and acquiring your target? You should because that is exactly what you will be doing in a self defense situation.
When do you use your sights and when do you not use them?
Sights are good for target practice or shooting after a certain distance. In a self defense situation you might be so close you just point and shoot. Do you know your cut off point?
Shooting while on the move?
Have you tried this? It is not as easy as it seems. It is not like dancing. You could be on rocky ground or a sandy environment. Moving left to right, straight forward or even backwards while you are aiming a gun and pulling the trigger. Bad guys do not care where their bullets go, you should. At that moment you will just want to survive. After the moment if you are still alive, you are responsible for every bullet you fired.
It is your responsibility as a CCW holder to get as much training as possible.
It is better for you and safer for everybody around you.
I would like to thank Dave over at Eagle Personal Protection for opening my eyes.
You can find his blog here
Written By:
Landor
CCW Zone
Total Comments 5
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 |  Good stuff, Landor. During IDPA, I "keep it real". No competition only holsters. I use my carry gun(s), you'd be surprised how many don't. I move when I draw, and side-step when reloading. After engaging, I scan 360. Keep it real. -whiskey |
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| |  Great words of advice. Thx! |
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| |  The problem with formal training is that after the training the average person does not continue the training. I believe the best training would come from being in a organization that offered training and competion. |
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| | I agree. I attended Gunsite years ago and I try to practice at least once every two weeks the skills I learned there. Thankfully I am still able to perform them. If time allows I'm on the range once or twice a week practicing. Interestingly enough, I took a friend through an NRA class I teach and he thought he could shoot. I give him credit, he can, but he did not know diddly about how to clear stoppages or even load his gun smoothly. When we were done he was sweating and the range temp was hovering around 40 Fahrenheit. |
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| | Level of trainingI shot combat matches for 3 years straight in 1985-1988 almost every weekend and also in the 80's shot the Sherriffs course to be qualified to carry in SC at that time. I remember alot from competing against law enforcement and active military. I agree if you are in a self defense situation you will react as you are trained.. |
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