shooting at the range

[Ranger17]

when i hit the range, min once a month when able, it is for a combination of fun (this is a hobby for me), general practice, plus ensuring i keep some amount of consistency. Most visits at least one of my 9's goes along (usually the full size MP), plus my Buckmark (and now also my new compact .22) for play time.
I tend to start with the 9, wanting to make sure the first shot and then the first mag worth are where i am aiming. Sort of like back when i bowhunted, my mission was to always make the first shot well placed when practicing so in the real world it would be as well.
After the first mag, i may vary distances and go back and forth between whatever guns i brought with me. Not much yet for "defensive" training or practice; that will come once i am ready to put my permit to use and work on the carry needs.
But in the end, each range visit for me is a way to have some fun while working on my hobby--while always trying to improve.

 

[cracker57]

I like the fact that most say they go to have fun, I too go for the fun but also take it very seriously. Carry on and have fun, be safe.
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[Oldfrt]

I'm trying to develop a routine, I only have one revolver so far and start with some practice with snap caps on the trigger and cocking/decocking before loading live rounds. I do about half on one hand then the other half with the other. The funny thing is I shoot better with my weaker hand. I use the larger silhouette targets at 7 and 10 yards, just try too keep it interesting, fun and holes on the paper.

 

[Targets Guy]

I go to the range to have fun. I am in a transitional phase from shooting for my annual qualification when active duty to shooting for self defense. It has been very hard to stop "aiming" at the bull and learning to look down the barrel and at the target with both eyes and shoot at the target.

I am having fun forcing myself to change.

 

[Glashaus]

I went to the range yesterday, private club, and got on the steel plate pistol range, one of my favorites! Slap em down and set em up.

I shot 100 rounds out of the four pistols that I took with me and then moved over to the bench rest range for some 100 yard rifle shooting.

 

[Black_Sheep]

I shoot strong hand only, weak hand only and 2 handed. The range won't let us draw from a holster so I bring the gun up from "low ready" and fire. I also shoot double taps and the Mozambique drill (2 to the chest, 1 to the head). On private land up north we train with rapid fire and shooting on the move as well.

 

[Donn]

The range I frequent is pretty hard core rule wise. No quick draw, no rapid fire or double tap. I don't really have a problem with it. When it comes to firearms, I don't trust anyone I don't know and quarters are too close. Regular standard issue shooting allows for the basics. Grip, sight picture, trigger and breath control. If you don't master the basics, it doesn't really matter how quick you can empty your magazine/cylinder.

 

[growr]

I don't care if the other shooters are just standing there shooting with a two handed grip etc....at least they are out shooting and having fun!!

I like to use IDPA. USPSA, ICORE for my other training.......

Randy

 

[rock_castle]

Depends on where I'm shooting. Outdoors on public land and I'm drawing and moving. I'll also practice fast reloading. Indoor range doesn't allow those things. I always trade off between two hand and one hand from each side. no matter where I am. I always use cheap white paper plates for targets.

 

[wbraswell]

Nah, I just shoot and have fun. Shooting is recreation these days, training sounds too much like work.

 

[Okie21]

Only been to the range twice with my new SD9VE. So I'm working on the basics - grip, stance, and consistency. I have tried double taps, but the 2nd shot is pretty messy. Most of all, its fun.

 

[Rastoff]

This is your friend:

A shot timer allows you to measure your progress. It also puts you under a little pressure when using the PAR times. If you don't have a range that allows controlled pairs, find one. Shooting one shot per second doesn't really help you prepare for the real world.

Don't misunderstand me, bullseye practice is always good, but you must include some speed with it.