Posted: 11/25/2007 2:47:19 PM EDT
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Hey guys. I have looked around here alot in the last year, and I finally have something worth posting. I had another account here but lost my password (BoostedMopar) Today was my first time shooting since I was 5 (im 23). My girlfriend shot for the first time ever also. We had a great time, but I didnt get to bring out the AR. The first is hers, and the last 2 are mine. http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p256/boostedmopar/mopargurl12feet.jpg http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p256/boostedmopar/mopar25ft1.jpg http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p256/boostedmopar/Mopar12feet1.jpg the start of my collection http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p256/boostedmopar/GUNS.jpg Feel free to give any advice, or feedback. |
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IM inbound re. professional training. eta How far was the target? Were you shooting from a standing position? Does your girlfriend have any sisters/GFs who like to shoot?  ETA on form One VERY important thing to do, ESPECIALLY while learning, is to practice "follow-through." Basically, when you fire, hold the trigger back for about 1/2 to 1 second, or about as long as it takes to re-align your sights onto the target. This 'follow-through' is as important for a shooter as it is for a tennis player or golfer, and for the same reasons. By practicing follow-through, the 'experience' of a single shot continues BEYOND the moment the gun goes BANG. Without following through, you tend to start anticipating the next shot before you have even recovered from the first shot... and that drastically affects accuracy. Your SIG should be OK to dry-fire. Practice dry-firing (AFTER UNLOADING THE GUN!) for about 10-20 minutes a day; remember to follow-through, and you'll be shooting the same way at the range. |
I was expecting to see a shotgun at the end JK, 
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it was from a standing position. 12ft and 25ft. The 25ft is kinda funny, and a little sad all at the same time. Thanks for all the advice guys, keep it coming! The girlfriend wants to go back next weekend! I will keep working on the follow through. I cant wait to go back! |
 looks like fun!copied from a previous post of mine and built upon (*edited to remove my jabber): 1st, the best advice is to seek professional training if you want to persue this beyond casual range time  ok, some general advice: the 2 main general points are trigger and sights these might help also: video: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4584332856867071363&q=handgun readers: www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob85.html www.shootingusa.com/PRO_TIPS/JARRETT2/jarrett2.html www.uspsa.com/gmTips/tip01.html www.glockfaq.com/shooting.htm these targets might help also: www.degrata.com/pdf/commonshootingerrors.pdf  4 main points: -trigger control -sight alighnment -sight picture -follow through/call your shot some can argue against dry firing, but imo, dryfiring is important practice (only if what your practice is correct though) |