Do you need extreme pistol skills?

[USSA-1]

Hello all,

Thought I'd start off my first post with a handgun training article.

http://www.usshootingacademy.com/content.aspx?id=26

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[Robb Jensen]

Hello all,

Thought I'd start off my first post with a handgun training article.

http://www.usshootingacademy.com/content.aspx?id=26

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My former boss works there....Phil Strader.
Is this E. Lund?

[USSA-1]

Yep.

Been over on the other AR forum for a while, but I've been lurking over here a bit and I like the better attitudes over here so I decided to jump in.

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[Robb Jensen]

Yep.

Been over on the over AR forum for a while, but I've been lurking over here a bit and I like the better attitudes over here so I decided to jump in.

USSA-1

Welcome man and stay awhile!

[ToddG]

Excellent article, Erik! The number of people who assume they'll never possibly need a pistol beyond 25yd (or 10yd or 5') amazes me.

And welcome to the site. About damn time!

[USSA-1]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I luv you guys!

[Detective_D]

That was a great article. Really makes you think....do I really have the skills that I should???

Welcome to the board!!
~D

[Rob Pincus]

Erik,

I really liked this line in regard to controlling deviation when the target is further away:

Other than distance, the only change is the intensity with which we apply the fundamentals.

Good Stuff.

While you're here: I enjoyed working with the USSA guys on the during the TBD taping last week. Your facility and personnel are top notch.

-RJP

[SeriousStudent]

An interesting, thought-provoking article. Thank you for your post, and welcome.

The first time I read about LAV's "walk-back" drills, I wondered briefly about their use. Your article reinforces that learning. It's a very good confidence builder. As you said "If I can make a 100-yard shot...."

And as far as skills are concerned - "Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."

[Jay Cunningham]

An interesting, thought-provoking article. Thank you for your post, and welcome.

The first time I read about LAV's "walk-back" drills, I wondered briefly about their use. Your article reinforces that learning. It's a very good confidence builder. As you said "If I can make a 100-yard shot...."

And as far as skills are concerned - "Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."

Confidence builder is right - also dispels stupid myths like "you can't hit anything with an AK"...