CCW gun too accurate?

[Dean1818]

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[GEM]

When I was taking my TX CHL test, a guy wandered over and told me I shot too accurately. Thus, in court - I would be questioned as why I didn't shoot a BG in the knees. He knew this as he was a trained sniper.



I have since remedied my accuracy problem.

However, why is that the SO doesnt see that that round went through the same hole and mark me down 5 points?

Actually, I once did that on a close target. I shot - double tap. Looked at it - one hole. Bang again - still one hole. SO is laughing - went through the same hole (close up). Like a hole in one in golf - never again.

 

[Hacker15E]

told me I shot too accurately. Thus, in court - I would be questioned as why I didn't shoot a BG in the knees.

Pretty sure that there's nothing in Texas self-defense laws that say you have to shoot-to-wound if you're capable of doing it.

 

[Dean1818]

Pretty sure that there's nothing in Texas self-defense laws that say you have to shoot-to-wound if you're capable of doing it.

I think there is some sarcasm there my friend.

 

[dubya450]

Too many hits in the head! I'm sure hitting the exact same spot at the exact same angle in a SD situation is near impossible.

 

[Black Knight]

Too accurate? Not on your life, there is no such thing. While it is true that in a self defense situation you and the BG may be moving being able to put shots where they count is what its all about. Your groups show that you can do so when stationary. Also for head shots, when I went through the police academy in 1995 we had a hostage target. The scenario was that this BG had taken this person hostage. This is not something any officer wants to confront. We were each armed with a 4" S&W 686 firing 38 Special +P ammo. We could choose to shoot or not to shoot. I initially chose not to shoot because of the hostage. The academy instructor then changed the scenario to the BG having a knife and was drawing it across the hostage's throat. I told I had no choice now and took the shot. The shot went between the nose and right eye of the BG. If I or my partner had missed and hit the hostage we would have had to repeat that part of the course. Fortunately we both made our shots. Head shots are difficult but sometimes necessary. Keep training and if possible add some movement to your train regimine.

 

[Flopsweat]

Well, there's your answer. It's time to start practicing shooting while moving. Just be careful and start slow.

 

[gym]

People move targets don't

 

[GEM]

Well, some setups have moving targets. I've shot them (or at them - ) in matches and training. It's fun and informative.

 

[Jefpainthorse]

If your not moving in a defensive encounter you need to be reloading, communicating and moving some more.

I shoot IDPA too... and have to remind myself the "cardboard" is not trying to not get shot.

My defensive guns hardly ever get shot in any "classic" or methodical style other than a sight in and function test. It's nice to know a pistol can cut one-ragged-hole at 15 or 20 yards... most will.... it's all the other stuff that matters.

 

[Trebor]

You are overthinking to the point where now you are worried about the wrong kind of stuff.

Take a good training class, see what you learn, and then think about that stuff for awhile. That will be a better use of your gray matter.