trying to simulate adrenaline effects while shooting, any ideas

fullsize only · October 12, 2012, 07:08 PM

It was an idea my cousin and I came up with, we tried taking our atvs on a hard ride out to the field where we shoot. It got the adrenaline going good which did effect our performance, riding like that is dangerous. Anybody got ideas that are less dangerous?

jhenry · October 12, 2012, 07:35 PM

Go shoot in competition.

Falcon642 · October 12, 2012, 07:42 PM

My buddies and I will set up 3 tables, 40 yards apart. We'll start at the first table, shoot, sprint 40 yards to the next table and repeat.

Not exactly adrenaline rush, but the sprints get your heart rate and breathing rate up so it feels like an adrenaline rush.

iraiam · October 12, 2012, 07:42 PM

Competitive shooting will create some stress, particularly if you are in it to win it.

Practicing live weapon transition drills create stress, but for good reason, they are dangerous.

Learning new tactics will create some stress IMO.

I prefer outdoor ranges where you can more duplicate the way you would react in an actual gunfight. One simple example is reloading from an emptied pistol. At an outdoor range, I hit the button the mag drops out on the ground, slap, rack and fire. Try that at an indoor range and invariably your empty mag will end up down range.

Valerko · October 12, 2012, 09:36 PM

Run'n gun. From what I understand that's as close as it gets
Check out Nutnfancy's videos on YouTube.

Drudge · October 12, 2012, 09:44 PM

How about an over the counter supplement like a fat burner. I'm sure all those stimulants would cause an adrenaline spike.

Wishoot · October 12, 2012, 09:53 PM

couple cans of Red Bull should do it.

ripnbst · October 12, 2012, 09:55 PM

Call places that rent exotic wildlife for extravagant parties. Being chased by a lion would get your adrenalin pumping.

Eagle50AE · October 12, 2012, 11:21 PM

Go Hunting!!! I've never shot a deer without my heart just about beating out of my chest..

Also, an EpiPen (for bee stings) would definitely get your blood pumping.
Although its usually a bad idea to combine medication with firearms

Loronzo · October 12, 2012, 11:34 PM

Push ups... lots and lots of push ups...

Apom · October 13, 2012, 01:42 AM

Join the Marines or Army in the combat field. Then you get to practice in a stressful situation all the time, say you did something postive in your life, and accumlate experience and knowledge.

Indi · October 13, 2012, 02:51 AM

Drive around in your car with a wild mountain lion. Shake n bake!!!

Westshtr · October 13, 2012, 02:52 AM

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Competitive shooting will create some stress, particularly if you are in it to win it.

The only stress I got from competitive shooting was from following all the arbitrary rules and making sure I did not screw up in some safety precaution.

Heck I almost got a heart attack from even thinking of using a revolver in IPSC

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(Please note that this perspective comes from experience with the Canadian competitive shooting sports not the American ones).

SHNOMIDO · October 13, 2012, 03:23 AM

Amyl nitrite?

I'm kidding. A real good jog is probably the best you'll get. Maybe put $100 bucks up for the best shot. I don't know if a chunk of change gets your heart going. Official competition is probably healthier.

iraiam · October 13, 2012, 09:23 AM

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The only stress I got from competitive shooting was from following all the arbitrary rules and making sure I did not screw up in some safety precaution.

I admit that competitive shooting would not be a lot of stress, only some.

I feel more stress at work if a production line goes down, which costs several hundred dollars a minute. I'm one the people responsible for keeping it running, the key is to maintain control of your emotions (don't panic).

Amsdorf · October 13, 2012, 09:51 AM

I boost my energy level by asking people to throw dynamite near me while practicing. I know, it's kind of dangerous, but...seems to work well.

mrt949 · October 13, 2012, 10:34 AM

Get shot in the butt with a paint ball gun by suprise .Then shoot at a target. That will get your heart pumping.BEE SAFE HAVE YOUR GUN UNLOADED .

Gerry · October 13, 2012, 10:43 AM

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Heck I almost got a heart attack from even thinking of using a revolver in IPSC

97.3% of DQs in IPSC are due to nervousness of getting DQ'd.

lee n. field · October 13, 2012, 10:45 AM

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It was an idea my cousin and I came up with, we tried taking our atvs on a hard ride out to the field where we shoot. It got the adrenaline going good which did effect our performance, riding like that is dangerous. Anybody got ideas that are less dangerous?

Too much coffee?

Webleymkv · October 13, 2012, 11:49 AM

Having someone whack you across the calves with a boat paddle every time you miss should produce some stress I'd think

thedudeabides · October 13, 2012, 01:12 PM

Adrenochrome, a kick to the nuts, and a shot of tequila.

jborushko · October 13, 2012, 05:02 PM

case of red bull and a handfull of ripped fuel...

i am NOT liable for the ensuing heart attack

manta49 · October 13, 2012, 05:27 PM

What are you preparing for going to afghanistan or somewhere. Chill out it might never happen.

Skadoosh · October 13, 2012, 05:30 PM

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Go shoot in competition.

For me, the shakes only last for about the first mag...after that, I usually settle down.

Smit · October 13, 2012, 05:34 PM

Oh jeez, a thread like this is just asking for a plethora of ridiculous answers. Safest way is probably just pumping out some push -ups or running to a table. I think you are just wanting to get your heart rate up for training in stressful situations?

October 12, 2012, 07:08 PM	#1
fullsize only Member Join Date: September 26, 2012 Posts: 45	trying to simulate adrenaline effects while shooting, any ideas It was an idea my cousin and I came up with, we tried taking our atvs on a hard ride out to the field where we shoot. It got the adrenaline going good which did effect our performance, riding like that is dangerous. Anybody got ideas that are less dangerous?

October 12, 2012, 07:35 PM	#2
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,769	Go shoot in competition. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

October 12, 2012, 07:42 PM	#4
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 401	Competitive shooting will create some stress, particularly if you are in it to win it. Practicing live weapon transition drills create stress, but for good reason, they are dangerous. Learning new tactics will create some stress IMO. I prefer outdoor ranges where you can more duplicate the way you would react in an actual gunfight. One simple example is reloading from an emptied pistol. At an outdoor range, I hit the button the mag drops out on the ground, slap, rack and fire. Try that at an indoor range and invariably your empty mag will end up down range. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason

October 13, 2012, 01:42 AM	#11
Apom Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2007 Posts: 161	Join the Marines or Army in the combat field. Then you get to practice in a stressful situation all the time, say you did something postive in your life, and accumlate experience and knowledge. __________________ Criminals and the mentally ill should NOT own firearms. Background check everyone.

October 13, 2012, 02:51 AM	#12
Indi Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176	Drive around in your car with a wild mountain lion. Shake n bake!!! __________________ I dont understand why people get addicted to drugs, when they can get addicted to guns instead!!

October 12, 2012, 07:42 PM	#3
Falcon642 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2010 Posts: 307	My buddies and I will set up 3 tables, 40 yards apart. We'll start at the first table, shoot, sprint 40 yards to the next table and repeat. Not exactly adrenaline rush, but the sprints get your heart rate and breathing rate up so it feels like an adrenaline rush.

October 12, 2012, 09:36 PM	#5
Valerko Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2012 Location: NY Posts: 115	Run'n gun. From what I understand that's as close as it gets Check out Nutnfancy's videos on YouTube.

October 12, 2012, 09:44 PM	#6
Drudge Member Join Date: July 22, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 37	How about an over the counter supplement like a fat burner. I'm sure all those stimulants would cause an adrenaline spike.

October 12, 2012, 09:53 PM	#7
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 538	couple cans of Red Bull should do it.

October 12, 2012, 09:55 PM	#8
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,039	Call places that rent exotic wildlife for extravagant parties. Being chased by a lion would get your adrenalin pumping.

October 12, 2012, 11:21 PM	#9
Eagle50AE Junior Member Join Date: October 12, 2012 Posts: 12	Go Hunting!!! I've never shot a deer without my heart just about beating out of my chest.. Also, an EpiPen (for bee stings) would definitely get your blood pumping. Although its usually a bad idea to combine medication with firearms

October 12, 2012, 11:34 PM	#10
Loronzo Member Join Date: July 1, 2012 Posts: 65	Push ups... lots and lots of push ups...

October 13, 2012, 03:23 AM	#14
SHNOMIDO Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 423	Amyl nitrite? I'm kidding. A real good jog is probably the best you'll get. Maybe put $100 bucks up for the best shot. I don't know if a chunk of change gets your heart going. Official competition is probably healthier.

October 13, 2012, 09:51 AM	#16
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	I boost my energy level by asking people to throw dynamite near me while practicing. I know, it's kind of dangerous, but...seems to work well.

October 13, 2012, 10:34 AM	#17
mrt949 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Location: CENTRAL FL. Posts: 1,404	Get shot in the butt with a paint ball gun by suprise .Then shoot at a target. That will get your heart pumping.BEE SAFE HAVE YOUR GUN UNLOADED . __________________ BUY CHEAP GET CHEAP . Last edited by mrt949; October 13, 2012 at 12:57 PM.

October 13, 2012, 11:49 AM	#20
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,498	Having someone whack you across the calves with a boat paddle every time you miss should produce some stress I'd think __________________ Smith, and Wesson, and Me. -H. Callahan Well waddaya know, one buwwet weft! -E. Fudd All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures. -J. Caesar

October 13, 2012, 01:12 PM	#21
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 555	Adrenochrome, a kick to the nuts, and a shot of tequila.

October 13, 2012, 05:02 PM	#22
jborushko Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 465	case of red bull and a handfull of ripped fuel... i am NOT liable for the ensuing heart attack __________________ EDIT: yeah i always "edit" my posts

October 13, 2012, 05:27 PM	#23
manta49 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2011 Location: N Ireland. UK. Posts: 884	What are you preparing for going to afghanistan or somewhere. Chill out it might never happen.

October 13, 2012, 05:34 PM	#25
Smit Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Posts: 320	Oh jeez, a thread like this is just asking for a plethora of ridiculous answers. Safest way is probably just pumping out some push -ups or running to a table. I think you are just wanting to get your heart rate up for training in stressful situations? __________________ "Vegetarian, an old Indian word for bad hunter."