New forum on marksmanship?

[Ron H.]

Greetings, all:

Would there be value in adding a new forum here, dedicated to marksmanship and training? The subject came up on the reloading board, and at least a few people seem to like the idea. Possible topics might include marksmanship fundamentals, how to shoot double-action accurately, useful practice drills, maybe primers on some of the different types of pistol competition, etc.

FWIW, it seems to me that such info would be very valuable. What do you think?

If such a board were added, would you read it? Would you post on it? In other words, would it be worth Lee's while to add such a board?

Thanks, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[11B Lifer]

Every little bit helps-I have picked up 98% of my pistol techniques from others. Discovery thru practice acounts for the 2%-There's always a way to improve your marksmanship.

 

[AKA-plinkster]

That is exactly the type of info I am looking for, I don't currently shoot competitively but some friends are trying to recruit me, any info to improve my shooting is a big plus.

 

[H Richard]

I have seen on other boards a "Competitions" forum. That may be what you are looking for. One thing I learned years ago, by joining and participating in competitions you learn a lot about shooting, and get the incentive to develop your skills. You also make some good friends with similar interests.

 

[sar4937]

It's kind of diverse to put into one sub-forum. But I would like to see something addressing it, possibly splitting it down to long-guns, bullseye, Cowboy, and defensive. Sorry if I left any other disciplines out of the list.

 

[canoe on the yukon]

I think it's a great idea.I've taught and trained a number of shooters and one observation I've made is that women are easier then men to teach marksmanship to.Far easier,in fact.I have a theory of why and then I'll make my point of the post.

My theory is that men have an ego that spurs on the idea that they already know how to shoot and therefore they resist learning anything because that implies that they don't know much now.It's as if because they are male,they think they were born with it.Much of the time,they've actually gotten most of their "knowledge" through TV and movies which is a complete farce.Sometimes they were "taught" by someone who may not have known how themselves.Often,this was a father or uncle that they admired and therefore they believe they were taught well.

Yet still they don't shoot very well and they know it and so they seek help.Nonetheless,their subconscious compells them to resist being taught.I much prefer teaching a woman.She usually is far more open to instruction because she is not shackled with the above.

Often,she will suffer the fate of being taught by a father,husband,boyfriend who knows very little himself but she is at the mercy of his ignorance.After all,he is man and so he must know.

Most of the women I've taught have turned out to be excellent with a firearm.

With the foregoing said,I'll get to the main point.Many men will probably learn more by reading than personal instruction because they can learn in private without getting their ego bruised.Reading is probably a better way to learn for a great many of them.

I started shooting at an early age but later I had to un-learn a great deal because frankly,I was not taught very well.One cannot teach what he doesn't know himself.

Most of my shooting ability is actually learned from reading because there was no one else in my life who really knew "well".

Yes,I think such a forum would be great.

 

[crankyoldlady]

Yes! Great idea.

 

[Kid Sopris]

You could also have those who have been certified, volunteer their time to help others. List should be geographically.

 

[sipowicz]

If approved, I would like to be marksmanship czar!

 

[Kid Sopris]

If approved, I would like to be marksmanship czar!

CZAR ? From Hollyweird California? It might work..

 

[canoe on the yukon]

If approved, I would like to be marksmanship czar!

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

 

[Lee Barner]

i would enjoy that addition.

sip, you couldn't because you probably paid your taxes.

lee

 

[OKFC05]

We could link in some videos, as I have done from time to time. S&W has Mr Miculek's streaming video on their webpage now, and it is excellent on revolver techniques.

However, it is difficult/impossible to get across the fundamentals with the printed word, as interesting and valuable as it can be.
Sorta like tryng to learn tennis by reading a book. At some point, somebody who knows what they are looking at needs to watch the beginner and correct the mistakes. Not advanced combat training, just how to hold the gun and control the trigger.

As I just said in another post, some guys seem to think that taking a lesson from a pro somehow robs their manhood....

 

[sar4937]

But it would be useful to steer new shooter's into local clubs. Our local range has a heck of a time getting newbie's out to watch the first time.

 

[WoodSmith]

NRA Marksmanship Primer

".....Many men will probably learn more by reading than personal instruction because they can learn in private without getting their ego bruised.Reading is probably a better way to learn for a great many of them."

That would be me! I found the NRA Marksmanship Primer to be useful early on.

And, there is certainly alot of info on the net. But a discussion amongst members here would also be educational.

 

[sonny]

It's fine with me, but as an old-time bullseye competition shooter, there's a lot on the web; i.e. Bill Blankenship's stuff and the Army Training Manuals are quite (very) detailed. I realize that Bullseye is not two-handed.
Sonny

 

[jrplourde]

practice---practice

I would be all over such a forum. Lots of practice without knowing some fundamentals simply enforces bad habits as has been stated. Some basic info is invaluable.

Bob

 

[LTC]

I would welcome a marksmanship forum. I have been trying to improve my handgun technics over the past year with some success. Input from those who have the expearence to instruct would only be a plus to S&W Forum.

LTC

 

[Engineer1911]

This forum has much wisdom and experience to share. Marksmanship would be a great addition. It doesn't matter what the disipline is, the basic action remains the same -- focus on the front sight and squeeze the trigger.

Shooting is supposed to be fun, safety is taken seriously. At the end of the match, the question is, "Did you have fun?, not "What was your score?" In every bullseye match I've shot this summer I've gotten last place in my classification. The first match it was by 200 points, the last match by only 50 -- but I'm having fun. My "problem" is an inconsistant grip -- I'm still having fun.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

I train a lot of people every year, and would be glad to add helpful hints that some may find useful to any sub-forum such as the one being proposed. I also know that I would learn a whole bunch, not only in how to shoot better, but how to teach better.

Communication with other instructors over the years has led to the exchanging of many good teaching techniques as well as "tricks of the trade". Things like the "Ball and Dummy" to aid in ridding a student of their flinch and so on.

Sounds like a good idea.

Sip, I would hold out for "Emperor". "Czar" is overused, and soooo yesterday!