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BillCA · December 17, 2007, 06:53 AM

One thing you can do is visit the website of your carry ammo manufacturer. Most of them will have a ballistics table that will show you the bullet drop at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Once you know that, slow practice at the range to verify the results and/or modify your knowledge.

In my view, if you decide to take the shot, the two more important things you'll need, besides the capability (weapon/ammo) are (1)Focus and (2)steadiness.

The focus puts out of your mind everything but making the shot right. Steadiness means steadying down to control your breathing and nervousness. Focus will help your breathing and controlling your breathing will help your focus.

To me, "long range" with a CCW gun is going to be anything beyond about 35 yards. That's still plenty close for a rifle shooter to get lucky.

As to why... it is entirely foreseeable that in some incident you will take cover (hopefully real cover) because you can see the shooter or he comes into view, then find that your retreat options boil down to slim & none.

In such a situation, it may be best to keep a low profile whilst preparing yourself for a shot. He might walk away, but he might not. As said before, the best would be a planter for cover and a small bush to shoot through.

December 17, 2007, 06:53 AM	#43
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	One thing you can do is visit the website of your carry ammo manufacturer. Most of them will have a ballistics table that will show you the bullet drop at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Once you know that, slow practice at the range to verify the results and/or modify your knowledge. In my view, if you decide to take the shot, the two more important things you'll need, besides the capability (weapon/ammo) are (1)Focus and (2)steadiness. The focus puts out of your mind everything but making the shot right. Steadiness means steadying down to control your breathing and nervousness. Focus will help your breathing and controlling your breathing will help your focus. To me, "long range" with a CCW gun is going to be anything beyond about 35 yards. That's still plenty close for a rifle shooter to get lucky. As to why... it is entirely foreseeable that in some incident you will take cover (hopefully real cover) because you can see the shooter or he comes into view, then find that your retreat options boil down to slim & none. In such a situation, it may be best to keep a low profile whilst preparing yourself for a shot. He might walk away, but he might not. As said before, the best would be a planter for cover and a small bush to shoot through. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)