The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Do you REALLY train or just go out and expend ammo?

bullseyekp · April 17, 2000, 05:28 PM

I am not a LEO but I would guess "training" would apply to anyone who practices defensive tactics and principles. I shoot twice a week if possible. One day I practice marksmanship and the other day I practice skills and tactics that are useful for carry and home defense. Every once in a while I do just go throw lead downrange, but that is usually plinking and having fun.

I have learned that to have the freedom to practice my "skills," I need to go to the range when no one else is there due to safety concerns. Some people tend to look at you funny when you start doing tac reloads and moving around, not to mention its not safe when others are closeby.

April 17, 2000, 05:28 PM	#4
bullseyekp Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2000 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 118	I am not a LEO but I would guess "training" would apply to anyone who practices defensive tactics and principles. I shoot twice a week if possible. One day I practice marksmanship and the other day I practice skills and tactics that are useful for carry and home defense. Every once in a while I do just go throw lead downrange, but that is usually plinking and having fun. I have learned that to have the freedom to practice my "skills," I need to go to the range when no one else is there due to safety concerns. Some people tend to look at you funny when you start doing tac reloads and moving around, not to mention its not safe when others are closeby.