It's funny how both too-negative and too-positive self-images can get in the way of better performance in just about anything. I think it's important to realize that most competitive environments tend to be well to the right of center on the bell curve - it is realistically possible (indeed, exceedingly common) to be both "better than average" at some activity, and be nowhere close to being capable of regularly winning in serious competitions.
Most people who attend more than a couple of USPSA or even IDPA matches are far better handgun shooters than the average handgun owner/user. I don't find it difficult to feel pretty good about my overall shooting skill level vis-a-vis the population as a whole while recognizing that I'm nowhere close to the very top guys.
Most people who attend more than a couple of USPSA or even IDPA matches are far better handgun shooters than the average handgun owner/user. I don't find it difficult to feel pretty good about my overall shooting skill level vis-a-vis the population as a whole while recognizing that I'm nowhere close to the very top guys.