Good idea for practicing a more realistic shooting scenario

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I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but here is what I just tried.
I got on the treadmill at home, "of course", emptied my carry gun, and ran the thing at 3-4mph, while drawing and dry firing the pistol at several different targets I picked out in the room.
It's a heck of a lot more realistic than standing still and shooting paper.
If you have a treadmill that is collecting dust, or not, try this exercise. It will simulate "more" of what you will probably be doing in real life. Just remember to empty your gun.
 
Sounds like a better plan than punching paper at the range and feeling that we are "prepared" or tested and competent to defend ourselves.

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I just shoot IDPA, Hogan's Alley and Practical Pistol. Since I can't actually fire at my home site, remote simulations are the next best thing
 
We don't have a treadmill at home.
Wonder if anyone would object if I tried it at the local gym. :)
 
In the Strategies, Tactics and Training section a poster mentioned training he does using air soft guns. In addition to dry firing your gun, it may be helpful to use an air soft gun as well, as you actually get to see if you're hitting what you're shooting at. It's not perfect, as there are obvious differences between shooting an air soft gun and a real gun, but at short distances the air soft guns my oldest son has are very accurate.
 
There is a nice walking/bicycle trail by my house that I do this at - pointing my carry gun while walking is great exercise and amazing practice for moving while shooting.
 
That's a dandy idea. I'll try it. Anything we can do to get the excitement elevated will help simulate the unthinkable. When I was working, we had an exercise (with a bunch of other officers watching) where we would drive into the shooting area at high speed chasing another car driven by the "bad guy." When you exit the car, you have of course your holstered Sig and your 870. Rack the shotgun's slide as you take cover. Then fire at cardboard men a few feet away 'til the 870 is empty. They go for your pistol at the same targets. Sounds easy, but when your are being scored with an audience and you have to think of driving, stopping and parking, taking cover and shooting, it can get a little realistic.
 
There is a nice walking/bicycle trail by my house that I do this at - pointing my carry gun while walking is great exercise and amazing practice for moving while shooting.
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You do this in a public place?
 
We don't know if it's irresponsible or not because we can't see where he's talking about. Anyway, I hope we can find nicer ways of expressing ourselves.
 
Baron66 said:
There is a nice walking/bicycle trail by my house that I do this at - pointing my carry gun while walking is great exercise and amazing practice for moving while shooting.
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Not trying to dogpile on you Baron - but many of your posts strike me as really odd.

How would you react on a public trail if someone drew and pointed a gun. You *could* expect to draw suspicion, strange looks, 911 calls (man with a gun on the trail - don't forget women are worried about being abducted and raped on running trails), or even in an extreme you may draw fire if someone feels threatened.

I'd strongly urge you to not break the law because this can easily be interpreted as threatening and brandishing behavior.
 
I shoot IDPA and USPSA events. When required to shoot moving forward, I have found I get a steadier sight picture while moving by bending my knees a little, planting my forward heel and rocking into the step.

That might not be easy on a tread mill.
 
Baron66 said:
There is a nice walking/bicycle trail by my house that I do this at - pointing my carry gun while walking is great exercise and amazing practice for moving while shooting.
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That's a good way to get busted for brandishing.
 
Non-issue. It's a private trail on private property - used by a few neighbors for walking, mountain bikes, four wheelers, etc. It's great when it's not muddy. I like to unload my carry gun and practice drawing from the holster and aiming while advancing on the most threatening looking trees. I don't think my neighbors care since they are the ones who got me started doing it.
 
Shoot a few USPSA matches and you will have ample opportunity to shoot while running!
 
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Non-issue. It's a private trail on private property - used by a few neighbors for walking, mountain bikes, four wheelers, etc. ....
I like to unload my carry gun and practice drawing from the holster and aiming while advancing on the most threatening looking trees. I don't think my neighbors care since they are the ones who got me started doing it.
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Of course, there may be other guests, or someone properly and lawfully looking for a dog that has wandered onto the property.

Is the "private property" common ground, or is it deeded specifically to you as part of your private yard? In Florida, unless the latter is the case, the firearm must remain concealed.

Also, have you looked into the laws regarding improper exhibition of a firearm, and reckless display of a firearm?

Remember too that not all of the risks pertain to potential criminal charges. As lead counsel has pointed out, someone who sees you drawing and "aiming while advancing on the most threatening trees" and who reasonably believes that you pose an immediate threat to him may well see no alternative but to shoot you.
 
Baron66 said:
...It's a private trail on private property - used by a few neighbors for walking, mountain bikes, four wheelers, etc. It's great when it's not muddy. I like to unload my carry gun and practice drawing from the holster and aiming while advancing on the most threatening looking trees....
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It's still grossly irresponsible. As Kleanbore pointed out, the neighbors may have guests. There could be other legitimate invitees on or near the trail. And what is beyond those trees?

ATLDave said:
Shoot a few USPSA matches and you will have ample opportunity to shoot while running!
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IDPA or USPSA competition is probably the best idea.
 
I will let my neighbor (the property/trail owner) know that we need to stop all training, shooting and hunting on his property because you guys said that a stranger might jump his fence, trespass on his proerty and shoot us because we were aiming an unloaded weapon at a tree. Thanks for the advice guys.
 
If you have a laser aiming device it would be easy to see the beam skittering about as you run.
 
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