Posted: 9/27/2005 4:23:11 PM EDT
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I need to take some firearms training. I basicially taught myself to shoot, and the only formal training that I had was when I went for my MI CPL. So, I've basically decided that I AM going to take a few courses. Here's the question though: should I take a rifle or pistol course? I shoot rifle far more often, and I use a rifle for home defense. However, I'm in th process of getting my TX CHL and I'll be depending on a pistol whenever I'm not at home. Any opinions? I'm leaning towards handgun, since it is my belief that all handguns are underpowered and it is therefore more important to be able to use one most effectively. Also, is it better to take progressive classes in one discipline, or to take basic classes in multiple disciplines? For example, say taking pistol 1, pistol 2 and pistol 3 classes vs. taking a pistol 1 and carbine 1 class. Any opinions? ETA - I'm not necessarily looking to become a "better shot", I'm hoping to learn tactics for effectively employing a firearm in a life and death situation. This is the focus of most training, is it not? |
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Take a pistol class first. It will be the foundation on which all other training is based and it is also harder for most people to master the pistol. There are several good schools in Texas as well as many traveling instructors who are visiting your state soon. Make training a priority. Right now you don’t know what you don’t know. |
