June 16th Training Day

[GitmoSmoke]

Thanks to everyone who made it to the Feb 25th shoot. Now it is time to start planning the next shoot. We will have the 200 yard range from 0900-2100 on June 16th. Get your ideas for drills you would like to practice.

[crusader4x]

Count me in for this one!

[PieceKeeper]

Looking forward to it.

I would like to do more cover drills. Specifically, engaging and moving to cover, reloading while using cover and shooting from cover.

Some more work on transitioning to pistol would be welcome too. Seems there's always a couple of people getting yelled at to transition while they're standing there in the open trying to reload in the middle of a drill.

I'll think of some more stuffs later.

[MookNW]

Fleishwolf!

[GlockWRX]

Some more work on transitioning to pistol would be welcome too.

I have a drill for that. Part of the problem with training for a transition is that if we all stood on a line with empty rifles and practiced a transition, we would all do a great job. The challenge is training your brain to make the switch when you are surprised by a non-working rifle. So, we need a drill that occupies your brain with other tasks so you aren't thinking about it, but creates an automatic response. I think I've come up with a drill that will do that. We'll see.....

[rackham1]

Where are your shoots? I assume west side but wondering if close enough for Inland NW'ers like me. Sorry if it's obvious... I haven't cruised this thread category much to know.

[Peter Panzer]

To the extent it is safe and permissible under the range rules, it would be great if we could incorporate steel targets into the day as much as possible.

I know we should ideally be "reading our sights," to confirm hits, but after the targets have been heavily used I find this to be nearly impossible. I'll confess to feeling as if I am "ballparking" rounds down range at times, which frankly may not be far from the truth. The immediate feedback of steel targets would, in my opinion, allow us to evaluate accuracy much more consistently.

rackham1:
GitmoSmoke hosts us at the Central Whidbey Sportsman Association in Coupevile, WA (Whidbey Island).

[PieceKeeper]

Sorry guys, I'm out. Got a formal training class that day. Catch you all at the next one.

[vader]

I think a good way to simulate the rifle failing at random would be to partner up and have others load mags for each other. putting a spent casing in the mag is always a good way to throw a wrench is the machine!

[GrumpyM4]

Approx round count?

[MookNW]

4-500 rifle/ 2-300 pistol is usually the norm.

[GitmoSmoke]

OK guys we are one month out from the long range shoot. Its time to start the sign up list. We will be limiting the shoot to 20. $15 range fee and $5 for BBQ.

1. GitmoSmoke+1
3. crusader4x
4. GlockWRX
5. Jeff
6. MookNW
7. Kaltesherz
8. Peter Panzer
9. Vader
10. RandyHa (maybe)
11. okie john (maybe)

[GlockWRX]

I'm planning on being there. My buddy Jeff is coming as well.

[MookNW]

I'm going. Unless anyone else wants to take the reigns, Kaltesherz and I will run the events of the day. Let me know if you got any requests.

[Peter Panzer]

I'm also planning to be there - thanks to everyone for keeping this going!

[Token3495]

I'd like to join as well.

[kaltesherz]

A little late to check in but as the regulars know I'm always in...

[Brian Brazier]

I would like to make it, but I dont have a car right now. If anyone is in the Kent area I can help with gas.

[MistWolf]

I am chiming in late, but I will check my calender to see if I can make it if you can tell where this event will take place.

As far as actual tactical type training goes, I have none

Thanks

[GitmoSmoke]

Central Whidbey Sportsman's Association. 398 West Safari Street, Coupeville, WA
We have the 100/200 yard range for our exclusive range use from 0900-2100.

[MistWolf]

Thanks, Smoke

[randyha]

I plan on being there.

Randy

[randyha]

Now I'm 50/50 going to be there or not. Don't get home from out of town business until 1:00 am. Family demands on Fathers Day weekend beckon. Have to see how the week shakes out.

Randy

[Token3495]

Due to an unexpected family commitment, I won't be able to join. I'll definitely make the next one.

[GitmoSmoke]

We have spots available if anyone would like to bring a friend. Letme know so I can get the right amount of meat out of the freezer.

[okie john]

Possibility.


Okie John

[kaltesherz]

Possibility.


Okie John

All the cool kids are going to be there. Just sayin'...

[MistWolf]

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner but the last few days have been hectic. I took an out of state contract and won't be able to make it

[Peter Panzer]

Gitmo:
Check your Private Messages.

While I'm at it, thanks to everyone for their contributions to a fun day last week. Special kudos to MookNW for his continually impressive handyman skills, keeping us organized and introducing us to a particularly innovative barricade/prone technique.;)

Looking forward to the next go 'round.