USPSA at South Central on Sunday 4/2

[rhino]

Oh, I almost forgot to ask... do the Team HTFU shirts come in sizes smaller than a XXXXL? If so, I'll take a Medium.

You need to HTFU and grow into at least a 2XL, young man.

An XXXXL would make a nice applique sewn onto my shirt.

 

[bigcraig]

Oh, I almost forgot to ask... do the Team HTFU shirts come in sizes smaller than a XXXXL? If so, I'll take a Medium.

Sorry, but, no.

You will have to wear a XXL, that is the smallest size that the HTFU shirts come in. So you will either: A) bulk up a bit, I suggest doughnuts. or B) wear the shirt like a rap star, but it is mandatory to wear a hat sideways in true rap star fashion as well. Take your pick.

 

[notasccrmom]

So what you're telling me is that Team HTFU is actually team STFU? (soften)

 

[rhino]

You're askin' for it, junior.

Donuts and milkshakes will help.

 

[EatMeerkats]

So you will either: A) bulk up a bit, I suggest doughnuts. or B) wear the shirt like a rap star, but it is mandatory to wear a hat sideways in true rap star fashion as well. Take your pick.

And should you choose option B, you will also be required to shoot strong hand only, gun canted 90 degrees.

 

[bigcraig]

So what you're telling me is that Team HTFU is actually team STFU? (soften)

 

[cougar_guy04]

If I spent the time practicing that I do on here reading and typing, I'd make master class by the end of the year, maybe sooner. Ain't gonna happen.

What's this practice thing you speak of? I vaguely remember the concept back from when I didn't have to buy my own ammo.

 

[Coach]

Stage 2

Having watched the videos supplied by Hickman a few times I have the following observations regarding Stage 2:

From the what I did right department, I shot the first four targets while moving to the second position. This is obviously faster than standing shooting four targets and then moving to the second position. This shooting was able to be done while backing up which is the easiest way to shoot on the move.

From the what I did not do right department, I did not snap my eyes from target four to target five, and it was a long transition and it needed to be done. Also in the third and final position I was slow to get the first shot off. I did not arrive ready to shoot.


Other shooters: I will not name names on this part because it is in no way meant to be a criticism.

-If you are going to stand and shoot all four targets from one position it is going to be slow. Need to shoot at least the last one on the move. On the stand up you can get one step toward the next position as well.

- Most went too far to the left to get the second target array. Stay back from the wall more and only go far enough left to see the targets. The more steps you go left the farther you have to come back for the last position. Distance costs time even if you are fast.

-Grip. If the muzzle of your gun is flipping your grip can be improved to fix this problem. Muzzle flip costs you time as well.

- This is hard to see on the video, but did you pick the gun up with both hands? Strong hand on the grip, weak hand under the read sight to tip it up so the strong hand can get its firing grip. When the gun comes off the table your grip should be established and you can get on to the shooting.

Hope you all find this helpful.

 

[bwframe]

Hope you all find this helpful.

I sure did! Thanks Coach.

 

[notasccrmom]

Good advice Coach.

I definitely went too deep to the left. For some reason, I wasn't comfortable standing that far back. I guess it's because I have a harder time finding and planning a point of reference out in the middle of space.

 

[Coach]

Good advice Coach.

I definitely went too deep to the left. For some reason, I wasn't comfortable standing that far back. I guess it's because I have a harder time finding and planning a point of reference out in the middle of space.

Find it in the planning period and program it into you plan. That three or four feet foward does not make much difference shooting but it makes a big difference in the movement and the time it takes.

Findthe spot and then look to the wall in front of you for a reference point.

 

[Coach]

Additional tips:

Stage 1 from the April Match

When shooting SHO and right handed shoot from right to left on the targets.
When shooting WHO and right handed shoot from left to right on the targets.

this allows the shooter to use recoil and not fight it as much. If I have the gun in my left hand the recoil is going to drift naturally to right because there is less support.

This should allow you to go a little faster.
SHO and WHO are where the boys get separated from the men. Most shooters never practice this skill set and they should. Even those tactical tim types out there that look down on games are not very good at it.

 

[HICKMAN]

-Grip. If the muzzle of your gun is flipping your grip can be improved to fix this problem. Muzzle flip costs you time as well.

I got some advice on this Friday Night, my grip was too low, causing too much flip. My grip is much improve in the last two stage of FNS. I have some steps to practice as well.

Info from you guys is GOLD.

Sevigny's grip advice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvJzFdcYSag

 

[jakemartens]

Additional tips:

Stage 1 from the April Match

When shooting SHO and right handed shoot from right to left on the targets.
When shooting WHO and right handed shoot from left to right on the targets.

this allows the shooter to use recoil and not fight it as much. If I have the gun in my left hand the recoil is going to drift naturally to right because there is less support.

This should allow you to go a little faster.
SHO and WHO are where the boys get separated from the men. Most shooters never practice this skill set and they should. Even those tactical tim types out there that look down on games are not very good at it.

Where was this **** when I was shooting the stage?!?!?!!?

 

[Coach]

Where was this **** when I was shooting the stage?!?!?!!?

You usually don't listen to me anyway. Plus you will probably shoot another match sometime.

 

[jakemartens]

I listen, it is just my inability to execute that is my issue.

 

[rhino]

Losers.

I'm makin' Master Class in Limited this year and you'll all be eatin' my dust. I'm going to go spend an hour dry firing right now.





























Did I miss April Fool's Day?

 

[bwframe]

I listen, it is just my inability to execute that is my issue.

Damn, that sounds familiar to me. Hmm?