practiceing for conceal carry
11-27-2010, 09:06 PM
#1
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,867
practiceing for conceal carry
With any thing if not more so practice is key to conceal carry RIGHT.
I have become more then familer with my glock over the last 1 1/2. I can put 13 rounds in a pie plate at 25 yards, though not quickly but good enough.
I normally shoot at long ranges 25 yards, easier to go from 25 to 5 then the other way.
I applied for my CCW permit and think I should do some practice where I holster draw fire once maybe twice, then repeat.
IS that the best idea.
ALso is the fobus holster the best for a glock and what is the diff between the paddle and belt types, which do you like?
I have become more then familer with my glock over the last 1 1/2. I can put 13 rounds in a pie plate at 25 yards, though not quickly but good enough.
I normally shoot at long ranges 25 yards, easier to go from 25 to 5 then the other way.
I applied for my CCW permit and think I should do some practice where I holster draw fire once maybe twice, then repeat.
IS that the best idea.
ALso is the fobus holster the best for a glock and what is the diff between the paddle and belt types, which do you like?
11-27-2010, 09:26 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 608
The best practice is to avoid situations where you would need a firearm to protect yourself. Have the proper attitude and don't try to be the law enforcement. Attitude has the potential to defuse or escalate a situation.
It is highly unlikely that you will NEED to protect yourself by shooting at someone 25 yards away. The court system is likely to make an example of people who do this.
Work on quick shots at 5 to 30 feet and everywhere in between. Work on controlling the recoil properly so you can do quick, accurate shots.
Work on drawing and reholstering with an unloaded firearm. Be sure you never sweep any part of your body or anything else you do not want to shoot. Make sure your finger is not on the trigger unless the firearm is on target.
Work on reloading doing magazine changes for a semi-auto and speed loaders for a revolver.
Practice how you would handle potential malfunctions (stovepipe, double feed, failure to feed, failure to eject, failure to fire).
Continue your training. See if there are any classes where they actually have a shoot house as part of the course.
It is highly unlikely that you will NEED to protect yourself by shooting at someone 25 yards away. The court system is likely to make an example of people who do this.
Work on quick shots at 5 to 30 feet and everywhere in between. Work on controlling the recoil properly so you can do quick, accurate shots.
Work on drawing and reholstering with an unloaded firearm. Be sure you never sweep any part of your body or anything else you do not want to shoot. Make sure your finger is not on the trigger unless the firearm is on target.
Work on reloading doing magazine changes for a semi-auto and speed loaders for a revolver.
Practice how you would handle potential malfunctions (stovepipe, double feed, failure to feed, failure to eject, failure to fire).
Continue your training. See if there are any classes where they actually have a shoot house as part of the course.
11-27-2010, 11:16 PM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY: NYC to Watertown
Posts: 897
Having visions of taxi driver reading your post( or whatever the name of the movie was)
You talkin to me?
Hopefully you'll never need to use it,
But best practice comes with time.
First you will always be aware of it and thinking of it.
Then its just a part of you.
Be safe
You talkin to me?
Hopefully you'll never need to use it,
But best practice comes with time.
First you will always be aware of it and thinking of it.
Then its just a part of you.
Be safe
11-28-2010, 04:28 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
With any thing if not more so practice is key to conceal carry RIGHT.
I have become more then familer with my glock over the last 1 1/2. I can put 13 rounds in a pie plate at 25 yards, though not quickly but good enough.
I normally shoot at long ranges 25 yards, easier to go from 25 to 5 then the other way.
I applied for my CCW permit and think I should do some practice where I holster draw fire once maybe twice, then repeat.
IS that the best idea.
ALso is the fobus holster the best for a glock and what is the diff between the paddle and belt types, which do you like?
I have become more then familer with my glock over the last 1 1/2. I can put 13 rounds in a pie plate at 25 yards, though not quickly but good enough.
I normally shoot at long ranges 25 yards, easier to go from 25 to 5 then the other way.
I applied for my CCW permit and think I should do some practice where I holster draw fire once maybe twice, then repeat.
IS that the best idea.
ALso is the fobus holster the best for a glock and what is the diff between the paddle and belt types, which do you like?
A good holster is going to cost you a little bit of money. For Kydex holsters do a google for Comp-tac or Sidearmour....these two companies make some great kydex holsters.
I personally use a Bianchi Carry Lock belt holster for my Glock 27. It is a belt holster with a secondary retention device on it. Go over to glocktalk dot com and you can read all you want about holster types and brands. They also have a classifieds section where you can find all sorts of parts and holsters for your Glock.
I will second what someone said about about your shooting distance. Most shootings occur within 21 feet..... practice close....practice point shooting.....practice clearing your firearm(unloaded) from its holster....practice with your off hand only, strong hand only, and laying on the ground. These are some common scenarios you may run into.
11-28-2010, 01:16 PM
#5
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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thanks guys I know most shootings happen within 20 or so feet, up until when I applied for the permit I did not see carrying the pistol. I will start doing shots at closer ranges, my thoughts were if I was go at 25 yards I would be as good or better at 10 feet.
I would agree it could be hard to argue a 25 yard shooting was a real defense, but it can be, we own some property that is big open, and each building is 25 to 50 yards apart and one is 60 feet long. Not like if someone shoots at you from 20 yards away your going to walk up to them.
VAhunter I will look at those holsters I have no issue with spending what I need to,thats why I bought the glock and not a hipoint
I would agree it could be hard to argue a 25 yard shooting was a real defense, but it can be, we own some property that is big open, and each building is 25 to 50 yards apart and one is 60 feet long. Not like if someone shoots at you from 20 yards away your going to walk up to them.
VAhunter I will look at those holsters I have no issue with spending what I need to,thats why I bought the glock and not a hipoint
11-29-2010, 05:41 AM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: OKC Ok. USA
Posts: 501
There's what they call the "21 foot rule" from that magic distance one becomes in danger from an asailant so keep your practice from 30 feet in for that majority of your practice.
The acceptable minimun standard is the abitility to draw and fire to well place shots in 1.5 seconds. Practice until you able to perform that on a consistent basis.
The acceptable minimun standard is the abitility to draw and fire to well place shots in 1.5 seconds. Practice until you able to perform that on a consistent basis.
11-29-2010, 09:44 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
If you ever shoot it'd likely be inside of 3 feet. Arm reach. The most dangerous practice there is to do is drawing. Be very careful.
Shooting from the hip is the most valuable practice you can do.
Just keep something in mind. If you draw your weapon in public, even if you were well within your right to do so, it will likely cost you no less than $5k in legal costs. If it's questionable right, $10-$15k. If you illegally drew, it could cost you a ridiculous amount more.
The above doesn't even involve a discharge. Add a public discharge and your in $hits creek, no paddle.
If your life is in danger it's a no brainer. You survive. You'll likely never need to use it. Which is good.
Tom
Shooting from the hip is the most valuable practice you can do.
Just keep something in mind. If you draw your weapon in public, even if you were well within your right to do so, it will likely cost you no less than $5k in legal costs. If it's questionable right, $10-$15k. If you illegally drew, it could cost you a ridiculous amount more.
The above doesn't even involve a discharge. Add a public discharge and your in $hits creek, no paddle.
If your life is in danger it's a no brainer. You survive. You'll likely never need to use it. Which is good.
Tom