The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - make sure your basic skills are good before beginning to shoot in competition

Jeff22 · July 29, 2012, 11:57 PM

New shooter's seminars are a great idea. I've helped out with a bunch of them, although it's been quite a few years ago now

New shooters really have to concentrate on where their muzzle is pointed and how to move / reload / clear malfunctions with their fingers OFF the trigger.

They also need a little bit of tutoring so they don't break the 180, re-engage targets they have passed, or sweep their support hand while trying to manipulate a door or window.

Time permitting, I think there is nothing wrong with coaching a new shooter a little bit as they do a walk-through prior to shooting.

July 29, 2012, 11:57 PM	#25
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	new shooters New shooter's seminars are a great idea. I've helped out with a bunch of them, although it's been quite a few years ago now New shooters really have to concentrate on where their muzzle is pointed and how to move / reload / clear malfunctions with their fingers OFF the trigger. They also need a little bit of tutoring so they don't break the 180, re-engage targets they have passed, or sweep their support hand while trying to manipulate a door or window. Time permitting, I think there is nothing wrong with coaching a new shooter a little bit as they do a walk-through prior to shooting. __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!