BHPshooter
Member
I've been thinking about this for a long time.
On THR we always emphasize the importance of practicing what you use -- the point being that the more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle, so to speak. I believe it's important to learn proper technique when shooting -- learn not to jerk, not to flinch, and proper sight alignment...
Here's me beef: We practice all of that with hearing protection... but what happens in the "real deal" when you don't have muffs, and you aren't used to the report?
Sound is definitely one of the major contributors to bad habits (like flinching). Why don't we at least practice some of the time in the way a gunfight will likely happen -- without earplugs nearby -- to improve our form under realistic circumstances?
Please, this is an honest question. I'm open to all comments.
Wes
On THR we always emphasize the importance of practicing what you use -- the point being that the more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle, so to speak. I believe it's important to learn proper technique when shooting -- learn not to jerk, not to flinch, and proper sight alignment...
Here's me beef: We practice all of that with hearing protection... but what happens in the "real deal" when you don't have muffs, and you aren't used to the report?
Sound is definitely one of the major contributors to bad habits (like flinching). Why don't we at least practice some of the time in the way a gunfight will likely happen -- without earplugs nearby -- to improve our form under realistic circumstances?
Please, this is an honest question. I'm open to all comments.
Wes