Good point. I would only caution not to sacrifice accuracy in favor of speed. ...although I know that's kind of a hot topic.
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Time on target to center of mass is more important. In most situations you aren't going to have time to aim and focus, which is why your trigger technique needs to become muscle memory, which is why quals use timers.
Never has any of my official qualifications required headshots past 15 yards. Pistol failure drill ( two to the body one to head ) is usually a 10-15 yard part of the overall qual. At 25 yards it is a few things like, one shot on target reload two shots on target center of mass in 4-5 seconds, and stuff like that.
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I thought my firearms training would be fun, but I don't think I have ever felt as stupid or as stressed as when I was getting proper training. If you have a good instructor, they will push your limits and get your blood pumping.
I love shooting very much, but I don't enjoy quals at all because it is stressful... And that stress, made me a much better marksman. When you get good with a pistol, your rifle marksmanship will really start to shine.
Do we have two threads on the same subject? https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...racy-Standards
If your range will allow it, I would recommend getting experience shooting while on the move.
Would also recommend arranging targets that move although that may be more difficult to set up at a public facility.
Tight groups on a square range can be the foundation but I think you will probably be moving and the perp will too.
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I've come to realize that I either hit what I aim at, or miss. Using "combat shooting", "combat effective", and "center of mass" were more comforting ways to view my failures, but in the end I was missing.
I am a big believer in the use of the B8 bullseye as a pistol accuracy standard, regardless of distance. Score it, time it, record it, and hold yourself accountable. Work hard. Do better each time.