Maybe its just me
Im taking a Tigerswan Pistol course this weekend here in Pittsburgh. Of course Im pretty excited about it
Talking to a buddy of mine who is also taking it he asked me if I wanted to hit the range with him sometime this week to prepare.
NO.
In fact Im not shooting for a full week prior to the class, and I like it that way. I try to tone it down before class (carbine last weekend and only ~50 round psitol when I normally do 150-200/week pistol ) and then go in totally cold.
My focus is on learning, going in like a blank slate and an honest performance level and being able to soak up as much as I can.
In my mind I practice before a match, not a class. And there is a big difference.
Ive also come to resent the general vibe of "dont be
that guy" that is around the internet and the plethora of guys willing to help you free up your bank account from all that pesky money in order to alleviate the insecurity and fear instilled in being a n00b in a class.
To be clear , Im NOT coming down against getting appropriate instoductory training so as to have a foundation on which to build, not am I saying guys should be jumping ahead before they are ready.
But more onto my topic I get a feeling a lot of times like guys are looking to compete at the class. As if they are going in not to learn but to prove what they already know.
Of course I cant read minds, and maybe Im way off base. I know I have gone into classes worked up about my performance and wanting to prove myslef to the guys there. OTOH the best experiances I have had where going in blank, humble, and cold and not worrying about how I stack up or how I "perform" but rather just focused on taking in as much as I can and trying out new things or refining skills. Going in cold helps me go in with that mindset.
What about you ?
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