Going beyond defensive shooting

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Without seeing a target shot from a rest for comparison we won't know for sure if it's hardware or software.

Hm, i suppose i could make a makeshift rest out of sandbags like usual. Id be curious to shoot it from a rest that locks. Sounds like i may have an opening friday ill see if i can produce any results.

 

[hog slayer]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...aptive-consulting-training-supports-ingo.html

I'm a fan. I'm also very close. There are sure to be more quality instructors and maybe even closer to you. It'll be tough to beat Riley Conservation Club, though.

 

[rhino]

I agree that that isn't a very good group at just 9 yards. If you want to improve your marksmanship, you need to attempt shooting at greater distances. The greater distances will readily show you the bad shots and is better feedback for improvement. Shooting close, masks errors in trigger control.

You make a good point about distance exaggerating marksmanship issues, but I think watching him shoot would be a better diagnostic tool. My opinion is that he would be better served shooting at a closer distance until he can shoot a tight group there, like 5 yards.

 

[BE Mike]

You make a good point about distance exaggerating marksmanship issues, but I think watching him shoot would be a better diagnostic tool. My opinion is that he would be better served shooting at a closer distance until he can shoot a tight group there, like 5 yards.

As the close ranges mask errors, I think that it tends to engrain bad technique that later have to be unlearned. I stick by my guns that longer ranges are better to start out, but that is considering that one is using a full size handgun. I've taught many people this way and it has been successful. It actually is an old proven method. Only relatively recently have some people decided that very close range is a good way to learn marksmanship.