Pistol training

[wheelman46]

So I've been shooting for about a year and a half now and would like to take a class to learn marksman type skills to increase my accuracy. What would be the best way to go about this? The NRA pistol classes appear to be geared more toward conceal and carry/defense classes. Besides shooting more (I usually do 1x a week at our indoor range) what else could I be doing (Magpul videos, etc)???

[handgunner356]

Your NRA instructors are still your best bet. They offer different classes, such as Bullseye Competiton which concentrate on precision shooting. Most ranges or clubs also know or have people that will do private instruction. As long as you don't develope bad habits to start with nothing beats a good .22 and trigger time.

[wheelman46]

Thanks for the input. There are a couple "ringers" at the range so maybe I'll hit them up directly. I don't see anything outside the "Basic Pistol" classes within 50 miles of me (St. Louis) but maybe I'll do it and see what it's worth (with the side benefit of CCW in every place but Saturn).

Originally Posted by handgunner356

Your NRA instructors are still your best bet. They offer different classes, such as Bullseye Competiton which concentrate on precision shooting. Most ranges or clubs also know or have people that will do private instruction. As long as you don't develope bad habits to start with nothing beats a good .22 and trigger time.

[MrTuna]

I think you will be surprised at how much you did not know that you did not know. I have taken 6 or 7 classes varying from tactical handgun, CCW, Low light shooting, IDPA training, etc. I shot on my own for a year and training opened up another world to me. Believe me, I shoot ten times better than I would have without learning from professionals and practicing what I learned. Strictly bullseye shooting is a discipline you won't find many classes for because most people are interested in defensive pistol classes. Taking one of those will improve your shooting as well.

[OKFC05]

I think you will be surprised at how much you did not know that you did not know.

One of my frustrations as an IDPA match director and NRA instructor is watching someone who obviously has no clue how to hold a pistol and doesn't know what trigger control is, but will get indignant if you suggest they actually pay for a class or two!

Having testicals does not automatically convey handgun knowledge, but I meet people every day who seem to think it does.

[heybrowndog]

Having testicals does not automatically convey handgun knowledge, but I meet people every day who seem to think it does.[/QUOTE]

LMAO....

[Duffy]

Find a member of a local club or anyone that holds a master card in bullseye or High master in police matches to help you out..At least you know he's qualified..

[spikedawg]

I've tried watching YouTube instructional videos on shooting for accuracy. Stance, hand position, etc. are demonstrated. They do offer some good pointers, but I really need to have a go at it right after I'm shown something. I might find an instructor myself. I, too, am a noob, and I'm sure I am developing many bad habits already. I do use only the pad of my finger for trigger pull

[MrTuna]

Originally Posted by spikedawg

I've tried watching YouTube instructional videos on shooting for accuracy. Stance, hand position, etc. are demonstrated. They do offer some good pointers, but I really need to have a go at it right after I'm shown something. I might find an instructor myself. I, too, am a noob, and I'm sure I am developing many bad habits already. I do use only the pad of my finger for trigger pull

It's really a good idea to get training if you can afford it. I live in Las Vegas that's a Mecca for training so I am lucky. I still learn something every class. I went casual shooting with a friend that a NRA instructor and he loaded my magazines with a mixture of live ammo and snap caps. I had to practice clearing malfunctions (tap, rack) but it also showed my shot anticipation. Now I have to dry fire a bunch to practice steady trigger pull without reacting.