Gun training

tank1957 · July 16, 2015, 05:12 PM

I have an expert marksman when I was active Marine, but that was a life time ago. I am from new port richey, Fl and I want to sharper my skills as well as learn how to shoot under presser. hope there is someone around my town with the needed skills I want to learn.

Marty8613 · July 16, 2015, 05:21 PM

Also expert but USAF. Picked up guns again 19 months ago. It all comes back..... Except without the M60.

Not sure I know anyone in that area, but if you're ever in Dallas........

dyl · July 17, 2015, 11:53 AM

I can't say what class or instructor to recommend down there, but after you refresh a little bit (expert marksman is in there somewhere, just dust him off) you might want to look up IDPA matches. It may not have existed when you were shooting more. Have a look at some youtube videos.

For a competition, the local matches are low key (think 5k races), some compete with their carry guns, and you do some defense - oriented shooting with cover/barricades, kneeling, turn and draw, etc..

Lots of fun.

Good luck to you, doubt you'll have trouble finding a good coach in the gun shine state.

dyl · July 17, 2015, 11:55 AM

Forgot to mention. Saw an older gentleman compete with a 1911 in 45 ACP. He did well, and it was easy for him to find his brass later. The only 45 in our squad.

Glenn E. Meyer · July 17, 2015, 11:57 AM

Go for it. In our local matches - we have older marines who shoot quite well.

In fact, one is a champion and they are great guys.

I'm sure someone knows local quality trainers in that area.

pax · July 17, 2015, 12:12 PM

Florida is Massad Ayoob's stomping grounds.

www.massadayoobgroup.com

pax

Glenn E. Meyer · July 17, 2015, 04:56 PM

There you go. Do that and compete and I'm sure it will be good!

WVsig · July 17, 2015, 05:53 PM

Bill Rogers is a top level instructor.

http://www.rogersshootingschool.com/

July 16, 2015, 05:12 PM	#1
tank1957 Junior Member Join Date: July 13, 2015 Posts: 2	Gun training I have an expert marksman when I was active Marine, but that was a life time ago. I am from new port richey, Fl and I want to sharper my skills as well as learn how to shoot under presser. hope there is someone around my town with the needed skills I want to learn.

July 17, 2015, 11:57 AM	#5
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Go for it. In our local matches - we have older marines who shoot quite well. In fact, one is a champion and they are great guys. I'm sure someone knows local quality trainers in that area. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

July 17, 2015, 12:12 PM	#6
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	Florida is Massad Ayoob's stomping grounds. www.massadayoobgroup.com pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

July 17, 2015, 04:56 PM	#7
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	There you go. Do that and compete and I'm sure it will be good! __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

July 17, 2015, 05:53 PM	#8
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Bill Rogers is a top level instructor. http://www.rogersshootingschool.com/ __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

July 16, 2015, 05:21 PM	#2
Marty8613 Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Grapevine TX Posts: 378	Also expert but USAF. Picked up guns again 19 months ago. It all comes back..... Except without the M60. Not sure I know anyone in that area, but if you're ever in Dallas........

July 17, 2015, 11:53 AM	#3
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	I can't say what class or instructor to recommend down there, but after you refresh a little bit (expert marksman is in there somewhere, just dust him off) you might want to look up IDPA matches. It may not have existed when you were shooting more. Have a look at some youtube videos. For a competition, the local matches are low key (think 5k races), some compete with their carry guns, and you do some defense - oriented shooting with cover/barricades, kneeling, turn and draw, etc.. Lots of fun. Good luck to you, doubt you'll have trouble finding a good coach in the gun shine state.

July 17, 2015, 11:55 AM	#4
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	Forgot to mention. Saw an older gentleman compete with a 1911 in 45 ACP. He did well, and it was easy for him to find his brass later. The only 45 in our squad.