Stop Flinching! Please...
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Blackfork
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Are you making sure she dresses right?
The first thing I do when taking women to shoot is to talk to them about what to WEAR. Jeans and turtleneck. Running shoes. Hair pulled back and ballcap.
Then add the right pistol. .22 Ruger MkII. Or a 10/22 with a scope.
Then they need to shoot about 200 rounds while you load mags.
The first thing I do when taking women to shoot is to talk to them about what to WEAR. Jeans and turtleneck. Running shoes. Hair pulled back and ballcap.
Then add the right pistol. .22 Ruger MkII. Or a 10/22 with a scope.
Then they need to shoot about 200 rounds while you load mags.
kungfuhippie
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johnksa said,
So I ask, does she have a sister, single, about 25?
Last girl I took shooting was a bad expirence, I had her shoot .22 rifle and a 9mm pistol. She asked to shoot my mauser and my sks, didn't like them (she is about 5'5") and wanted to "just watch" after that. That was a hint to me that she wasn't enjoying herself. So after 1/2 hour we left. I figured if she wasn't having fun I shouldn't force it. This is a hobby about fun. with the .22 she was a good shot, with the 9mm she never hit paper, cans, etc. but she did like those two guns. The better technique is something she needs to ask you about. Like if she's all over the paper and asks, "what can I do to improve?", softly suggest one thing, when she's got that down good try another. Remember most people get defenseive when boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, dad start sharing alot of un-solicited advice. If she has fun just preforating paper and never asks for help beyond that but is having fun, be happy that she's at the range
about his wife.
So I ask, does she have a sister, single, about 25?
Last girl I took shooting was a bad expirence, I had her shoot .22 rifle and a 9mm pistol. She asked to shoot my mauser and my sks, didn't like them (she is about 5'5") and wanted to "just watch" after that. That was a hint to me that she wasn't enjoying herself. So after 1/2 hour we left. I figured if she wasn't having fun I shouldn't force it. This is a hobby about fun. with the .22 she was a good shot, with the 9mm she never hit paper, cans, etc. but she did like those two guns. The better technique is something she needs to ask you about. Like if she's all over the paper and asks, "what can I do to improve?", softly suggest one thing, when she's got that down good try another. Remember most people get defenseive when boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, dad start sharing alot of un-solicited advice. If she has fun just preforating paper and never asks for help beyond that but is having fun, be happy that she's at the range
Low-Sci
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As a flincher, I can tell you straight out that it doesn't take any bad experiences to create a flinch. Its just a reflex thing, you do it without thinking about it most times. You're expecting the gun to push, so you instinctively push back to maintain your balance. But since you anticipate the shot, you push first, immediately before the trigger breaks, and your sight picture changes as a result.
I was shooting with my Marine buddy and he noticed that I flinch pretty hard sometimes, especially when handling a new gun. His solution may have not been exceptionally productive, but it was unique.
He handed me his AR-15 and told me to "just empty the magazine as fast as you can. Don't worry about where they're going, just keep shooting."
So I did. It was a long 30 rounds, but I sure as hell wasn't afraid of that rifle anymore because I knew that even at its worst it wasn't going to hurt me, or even bump me around that bad if my stance was right.
Probably can't recommend that method for everyone.
I was shooting with my Marine buddy and he noticed that I flinch pretty hard sometimes, especially when handling a new gun. His solution may have not been exceptionally productive, but it was unique.
He handed me his AR-15 and told me to "just empty the magazine as fast as you can. Don't worry about where they're going, just keep shooting."
So I did. It was a long 30 rounds, but I sure as hell wasn't afraid of that rifle anymore because I knew that even at its worst it wasn't going to hurt me, or even bump me around that bad if my stance was right.
Probably can't recommend that method for everyone.
GoRon
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I was told you can pull the trigger faster than you can flinch.
Rapid fire can desensitize you to recoil, it gets expensive though!
Rapid fire can desensitize you to recoil, it gets expensive though!
Get her a laser
and dry fire. She will see the dot move and work to not move it. I think combining this with the spent case on the slide would work wonders. Just read this in Dillon's monthly newsletter and the author was very against the laser initially because of it's dependence on batteries. However, he stated it became a useful tool and reduced flinching significantly because you are watching and seeing the flinch played out in the movement of the red dot and correlate it to where you are in your trigger stroke(DAO) or squeeze(SA).
Also, he stated it did wonders when he was shooting with his other hand. the spread was greater than his master hand, but he knew he could keep it on target that way.
This month's issue of the Blue Press.
jeepmor
and dry fire. She will see the dot move and work to not move it. I think combining this with the spent case on the slide would work wonders. Just read this in Dillon's monthly newsletter and the author was very against the laser initially because of it's dependence on batteries. However, he stated it became a useful tool and reduced flinching significantly because you are watching and seeing the flinch played out in the movement of the red dot and correlate it to where you are in your trigger stroke(DAO) or squeeze(SA).
Also, he stated it did wonders when he was shooting with his other hand. the spread was greater than his master hand, but he knew he could keep it on target that way.
This month's issue of the Blue Press.
jeepmor
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