Rockrivr1
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Whenever I go to the range I always put time aside to practice drawing my CCW and firing at a target. I'm trying it a few different ways. Some with speed in mind and some with trying to be more accurate. As I practice more I've been noticing a few things depending on the way I practice.
As an example if I try to draw with speed in mind I can definitely get a shot off faster then if I'm trying to be accurate. The down side to this is that while I'm hitting the target, I'm more often then not on center mass of the target. If I slow down and try more for accuracy I almost always hit center mass, but my speed in getting off the first shot is definitely slower. I'm also noticing that because I participate in USPSA, I'm double tapping my shots no matter which way I practice.
Here's my questions. I know that different situations will dictate what you do when having to draw and fire, but overall what is better? Is it better to be fast and hit the bad guy, even if it's in the arm, leg, shoulder etc or is it better to be a little slower and get center mass, potential kill shot, with the first round?
By being faster I'm thinking I'll get the first shot off, which will give me a better chance overall. Danger is the bad guy is still on his/her feet and may have time to retaliate. By being slower and taking better aim, the bad guy/girl may have time to react and put me at a disadvantage.
Also, if someone does draw and fire, does it look worse in the law's eyes if you double tap the bad guy/girl instead of just shooting once?
Looking for a little advise here as CCWing is pretty new to me.
Thanks for the advise.
As an example if I try to draw with speed in mind I can definitely get a shot off faster then if I'm trying to be accurate. The down side to this is that while I'm hitting the target, I'm more often then not on center mass of the target. If I slow down and try more for accuracy I almost always hit center mass, but my speed in getting off the first shot is definitely slower. I'm also noticing that because I participate in USPSA, I'm double tapping my shots no matter which way I practice.
Here's my questions. I know that different situations will dictate what you do when having to draw and fire, but overall what is better? Is it better to be fast and hit the bad guy, even if it's in the arm, leg, shoulder etc or is it better to be a little slower and get center mass, potential kill shot, with the first round?
By being faster I'm thinking I'll get the first shot off, which will give me a better chance overall. Danger is the bad guy is still on his/her feet and may have time to retaliate. By being slower and taking better aim, the bad guy/girl may have time to react and put me at a disadvantage.
Also, if someone does draw and fire, does it look worse in the law's eyes if you double tap the bad guy/girl instead of just shooting once?
Looking for a little advise here as CCWing is pretty new to me.
Thanks for the advise.