New forum on marksmanship?

[n4zov]

Yes, yes, yes!

Anybody here remember the little booklet on Basic Marksmanship put out by the NRA in the 50's and used in their Junior Marksmanship program?

 

[M29since14]

If you were from Washington DC,your nomination would be practically guaranteed.

Don't forget! To qualify, Sip would have to be a bit behind on his taxes - and have no previous experience in his appointed field of expertise!

I think a marksmanship forum could be enjoyable, but would be quite a subject to cover in one forum, since the range could be anything from field shooting to bullseye.

The other thing that comes to mind is that tall tales are not unheard of in "marksmanship stories," and this might lead to a little... controversy.

 

[Bullseye 2620]

It's a great idea to focus people on the operator rather than the weapon.

I am reminded of a match I shot many years ago here in Virginia. Just before the shooters were called to the line, here comes this rough looking guy up on a motorcycle. He's got two guns -- an old High Standard and a 1911-A1 -- both beat up and gnarly looking. Heck, the 1911 was so old it still had Micro sights on it. People were sniggering as he stepped up to the line. . .and then, through 270 shots, proceeded to clean everyone's clock. . .they weren't laughing then.

In the hands of a skilled marksman, a junker in a deadly weapon. It's the operator, not the gun.



Bullseye

 

[Ron H.]

Everyone, thanks for the input.

Lee and moderators, what say ye?

Thanks, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[handejector]

We have considered this idea for a while.
We may wind up adding it. I really can't commit either way at present.
More forums = more work for Mods.

 

[Ron H.]

We have considered this idea for a while.
We may wind up adding it. I really can't commit either way at present.
More forums = more work for Mods.

Sir, thanks for the reply. I certainly understand the "more work" drawback.

Thanks again, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[Big Cholla]

I will help on any such forum. I held all NRA Range Instructor Certs and Nevada P.O.S.T. Range Master Certs until I retired. I instructed for about 15 years in Law Enforcement and Nevada CCW for about 10 years.

In the handgun category, there are two branches of instruction; Bullseye and Defensive. Techniques for mastering the handgun in either differ slightly. Shooting any gun is a eye/hand/tactics drill that must be practiced until everything required is in 'muscle memory'.

I nominate Sip as our Range Master Mod for this thread.

I agree with the afore statement about women vs. men as students. Most men watch TV/movies and believe that crap. Women seem to know that stuff is for 'dramatics' and not for accuracy in anything. Once the Instructor gets the men students to open their mind to new and better ideas, progress is usually made. .......... Big Cholla

 

[K38]

Good idea!

My best advice to any pistol shooter is to get a first rate air pistol and shoot it a lot If you shoot a Morini or a Steyr well you can get the hang of anything, and You know if you are not shooting well it ain't the guns fault

DLB
FKWG

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

We have considered this idea for a while.
We may wind up adding it. I really can't commit either way at present.
More forums = more work for Mods.

So...What's your point????????????

 

[ncy54]

Yes. It would be a worthy addition, as would a "competition" forum category. The two could even be combined. Just a random thought.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I think it would be a good idea. Don

 

[dave b]

It's got my vote.

 

[Cyrano]

I'd sure read it, but I probably wouldn't have much to contribute.