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I took my first Defensive Pistol Course.
The only organized training I had previously was the course necessary to get my CPL here in Michigan.
The course covered:
The four step holster draw
Drawing from concealment
Trigger reset for faster shooting
Malfunction clearance
Engaging multiple targets
"Shoot or don't shoot" drills
Shooting on the move
Strong hand only & support hand only shooting
Shooting at 3-D targets
And more...
"More" included the thumbs forward grip and the various stances.
What this class taught me is that the CPL required course is basically nothing!
I didn't know how little I knew. I never thought I was a gunfighter, but I didn't realize how much skill is neccessary to to effectively wield a handgun.
I feel I have a better understanding and a foundation to work with. It's time to practice at home and at the range. It's time to commit to these new learned skills to habit and muscle memory.
The class was well paced and a actually a lot of fun. My strong hand is still tender from the high round count. (300 FMJ + 50 Defensive)
I found that I have a crappy trigger pull that I need to correct. Under stress I seem to shoot better than when I try to shoot non stressed. I also shoot better with my weak hand. Go figure!
I NOW understand the importance of training and I plan on getting more whenever the opportunity and funds permit.
Here are a few neat pics of me while shooting at the 3D targets.
The only organized training I had previously was the course necessary to get my CPL here in Michigan.
The course covered:
The four step holster draw
Drawing from concealment
Trigger reset for faster shooting
Malfunction clearance
Engaging multiple targets
"Shoot or don't shoot" drills
Shooting on the move
Strong hand only & support hand only shooting
Shooting at 3-D targets
And more...
"More" included the thumbs forward grip and the various stances.
What this class taught me is that the CPL required course is basically nothing!
I didn't know how little I knew. I never thought I was a gunfighter, but I didn't realize how much skill is neccessary to to effectively wield a handgun.
I feel I have a better understanding and a foundation to work with. It's time to practice at home and at the range. It's time to commit to these new learned skills to habit and muscle memory.
The class was well paced and a actually a lot of fun. My strong hand is still tender from the high round count. (300 FMJ + 50 Defensive)
I found that I have a crappy trigger pull that I need to correct. Under stress I seem to shoot better than when I try to shoot non stressed. I also shoot better with my weak hand. Go figure!
I NOW understand the importance of training and I plan on getting more whenever the opportunity and funds permit.
Here are a few neat pics of me while shooting at the 3D targets.