Blogs Posts on "Sensibleshooter"

Bore Yourself Into Shooting Better by Firearm User Network on Nov 4, 2009PRODUCTIVE PRACTICE (OR “HOW TO BORE MYSELF INTO BEING BETTER”) Chapman Academy of Practical Shooting http://chapmanacademy.com/ Students often ask us, how and what should I practice. The short answer? Basics. Remember what they are? P...

Day-Night-Day Match by Firearm User Network on Oct 22, 2009This is one of the best match concepts I’ve heard in a while! The Day-Night-Day match is comprised of three separate events and competitors compete in one, two or all three events. Insight Technology is sponsoring the Night portion of the event...

Holster Qualification for CCW and Shooting Ranges by Firearm User Network on Sep 21, 2009I’m all for basic skill and qualification tests. Too many gun owners (to include those with military training!) have a low level of skill, sometimes to the point of being dangerous. Even if a mandatory test or qualification isn’t warrant...

Competition Shooting Trains Special Forces Operators by Firearm User Network on Aug 26, 2009The question comes up about the validity of competitive shooting and “real world” training. This is brought up typically by novice shooters that don’t yet understand marksmanship, as if the skills needed to hit similar targets in similar...

Tactical Training with Delta Force by Firearm User Network on Jul 15, 2009The question of how to conduct good training, and what constitutes effective use for tactical “real world” situations comes up often. How does the Special Operations community answer the question? Let’s ask them! Founded in 2005 by...

Point Shooting vs. Sight Shooting: Use Of Sight Shooting In Close Quarters Gunfights by Firearm User Network on Jul 1, 2009Use Of Sight Shooting In Close Quarters Gunfights — Myth Or Fact? An article by: John Veit Sight Shooting has been taught for use in combat for the past 100+ years. So, to question whether or not it is used in close quarters gunfights at this...

Practical Shooting with the .22 Rimfire by Firearm User Network on Jun 3, 2009Appleseed’s ‘Official’ Liberty Training Rifle (LTR/.22 sub-caliber trainer) statement www.appleseedinfo.org As the cost of military surplus and new-production ammunition rises, and while supplies of the same are (at best) unreliabl...

Is Your Practical Shooting Sensible? by Firearm User Network on Apr 8, 2009Is Your Practical Shooting Sensible? From the book Perfect Practice by Saul Kirsch Chapter One, General Guidelines to Quality Practice, page 2 The “KISS” principle: Keep It Simple and Small. I am an advocate of practicing small drills and...

Point Shooting vs. Sight Shooting – The Handgun Training Problem by Firearm User Network on Apr 1, 2009HAS YOUR HANDGUN TRAINING SET YOU UP TO BE KILLED? by John Veit Introduction: I write about and/or post information that mainly comes from studies, stats, and writings by GUN EXPERTS and GUN PROFESSIONALS, plus my stuff that comes from my experience...