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Losing a Gunfight: Are You Behind the Power Curve?

Hi,

Perfect practice makes perfect.

Among all the firearms training classes my range offers, they also have "stop the bleed" and personal protection classes, including baton and pepper spray. It's probably not enough to defend against a Filipino warrior, but maybe this old man can convince some young punk to leave him alone. Those classes are on my list. ;)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Bassbob said:
I’ve never lost a gunfight. 😁🤣
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I've heard it said that if you're in a gunfight, you've already lost. I'm a firm believer in the axiom that the best gunfight is the one I never have.

That said, I arrive at my office early every morning. First one in the building. And every morning, I unload my CCW and practice drawing from the holster, aligning my sights with a clear target (aim small, miss small) and pulling the trigger. I reset the trigger and go again. I generally do 5 reps at a "far" target (Ipad hanging on the wall about 15-20 yards away) and another 5 reps at a short range target (nametag outside an office at 3-5 yards). In the first four reps, I'm deliberate, thinking through all the steps, and reciting a rule of firearm safety with each one. On the fifth rep, I put it all together and go. If I don't get it "right" - i.e., holster cleared with no snags, smooth presentation, iron sights on target, trigger pressed, not jerked - I call it good. If not, I go again until it is (good).

I don't know how anyone who carries a gun expects to get it into a fight quickly without doing something similar. It's difficult enough to shoot well and shoot accurately... to stack a decision to shoot, followed by draw and presentation up beforehand and still do the shooting part well? Perfect practice makes perfect, indeed.
 
Mr. Untactical said:
I've heard it said that if you're in a gunfight, you've already lost. I'm a firm believer in the axiom that the best gunfight is the one I never have.

That said, I arrive at my office early every morning. First one in the building. And every morning, I unload my CCW and practice drawing from the holster, aligning my sights with a clear target (aim small, miss small) and pulling the trigger. I reset the trigger and go again. I generally do 5 reps at a "far" target (Ipad hanging on the wall about 15-20 yards away) and another 5 reps at a short range target (nametag outside an office at 3-5 yards). In the first four reps, I'm deliberate, thinking through all the steps, and reciting a rule of firearm safety with each one. On the fifth rep, I put it all together and go. If I don't get it "right" - i.e., holster cleared with no snags, smooth presentation, iron sights on target, trigger pressed, not jerked - I call it good. If not, I go again until it is (good).

I don't know how anyone who carries a gun expects to get it into a fight quickly without doing something similar. It's difficult enough to shoot well and shoot accurately... to stack a decision to shoot, followed by draw and presentation up beforehand and still do the shooting part well? Perfect practice makes perfect, indeed.
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I practice my draw daily as well.

I also shoot a lot. Almost all timed drills.
 
Hi,

Bassbob said:
I’ve never lost a gunfight. 😁🤣
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I wouldn't want to come in second place either. ;)

@Mr. Untactical has good advice too. Every day, when I put on my EDC, I take at least two or three practice draws. It helps me focus and ensures my clothing will not be in the way. I will change my shirt if it gets in the way.

Let's be safe out there. ;)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
KillerFord1977 said:
I’ll just step behind @SimonRL
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You go right ahead.
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I'm nearly 77 years old. Had multiple surgeries for rotator cuffs, broken ankle, two back surgeries, partial kidney removal, and two hip replacements. Agility...not much. Arthritis in my fingers are a "pain" (no surprise)...particularly my trigger finger. There is no way in hell I'm am going to give up being armed. I've got a pretty good idea of my limitations and the ramifications of screwing up, but I'm still carrying an "equalizer".
 
Of all the ways one could die, a "gun fight" is not high on my list. I do not leave the house each day wondering is today the day I get involved in a " gun fight". If by chance I do, i will do my best to come out of it alive. Should I neutralize my attacker I will likely go bankrupt defending my actions and the real fight will begin. Until attitudes on self defense change, the meaning of alive is very subjective.
 
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