The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Newbie Shooter: Shifting from Bullseye to Drills

MrBorland · May 5, 2013, 07:07 AM

I should add that I think you should continue your bullseye-type shooting, even if you incorporate defense-oriented drills into your regime. The cornerstone of good shooting are the fundamentals, so they should be worked on regularly. The great Brian Enos once wrote "You never really go Beyond Fundamentals; you just apply them faster".

A final word of advice: There are those who'll poo poo target-type shooting as irrelevant, since only "combat accuracy" matters. Many will also poo poo competition as irrelevant because it's not self-defense training (I agree it's not). Ironically, though, these guys usually can't shoot their way out of a paper bag. I've seen it many times. They have strong opinions, but don't have the desire or discipline to actually shoot and become a shooter. Don't let these guys get in your head. Smile politely, and move on.

May 5, 2013, 07:07 AM	#4
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,614	I should add that I think you should continue your bullseye-type shooting, even if you incorporate defense-oriented drills into your regime. The cornerstone of good shooting are the fundamentals, so they should be worked on regularly. The great Brian Enos once wrote "You never really go Beyond Fundamentals; you just apply them faster". A final word of advice: There are those who'll poo poo target-type shooting as irrelevant, since only "combat accuracy" matters. Many will also poo poo competition as irrelevant because it's not self-defense training (I agree it's not). Ironically, though, these guys usually can't shoot their way out of a paper bag. I've seen it many times. They have strong opinions, but don't have the desire or discipline to actually shoot and become a shooter. Don't let these guys get in your head. Smile politely, and move on.