Benefits of Competitive Shooting
From Our Friends at Gun Goddess
Unexpected Benefits of Competitive Shooting
For some shooters, the word "competition" may be a little intimidating. It conjures up images of athletes who, no matter what target they face, can place their shot in the bullseye with little to no effort. I hear this explanation many times as a reason for not engaging in the shooting sports or competitions. Another reason some give is that having their shooting timed makes them nervous. That little innocuous box with the loud beep tends to make shooter forget everything they had in mind before it went off. Yet, another reason I have heard is that someone new to the shooting sports gets nervous when people are watching them. Or, a shooter doesn’t feel ready yet. Sadly, all these reasons have kept beginning to intermediate shooters away from a sport that has many benefits.
Learn to Shoot Under Pressure
If you think that little timer is scary, think of facing a bad guy. Getting out to local matches on a regular basis and shooting under the pressure of the clock is a great way to cultivate your shooting skills with the presence of adrenaline and with a little less risk. From personal experience, I learned that this type of pressure practice created benefits in other areas of my life, not just shooting. Over time I was less prone to anxiety in stressful situations and was less likely to panic in the face of an emergency.
Learn to Focus
This may not happen at first, but shoot enough matches and you’ll be able to tune out what is going on around you as far as a distraction. You’ll learn that you won’t get the hits you need unless you are focused on what you’re doing, focusing on your front sight or focusing on the plan for shooting the scenario that is part of a stage. When you are fully focused on the task at hand, your shooting will become smoother.
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See video of USPSA competition here.
Tracy Hughes is a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, facilitator for A Girl and A Gun Women’s Shooting League and the owner of Brilliant Backstraps.
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The Obsession That Saved My Life
A survival story submitted by WandaJuly 2016 something came over me and I decided I wanted a gun. I had been seeing too many home invasion stories on the news. That’s what urged me to go buy one. I just couldn’t imagine sitting in my living room feeling like having to worry about anything like that.Sept 2016 first handgun bought online safety class, and permit to carry. While working 2 jobs I used any spare time I had on YouTube and reading articles. I asked my cop buddies and other carriers questions and spent time target practicing. Any and all questions I could think of to learn about carrying.Jan 2017 while working alone and right before midnight I had a gun put to my head and was told ‘to go lock the doors. I was being robbed.’ I did everything I was supposed to do while being robbed per 7 Eleven’s policy but that wasn’t good enough for him. Thug forced me to my vehicle and attempted to take me somewhere. Well, guess what…that obsession I had 5 months earlier saved my life. So yes people, CARRY! My 7 Eleven store that I no longer work at was known for cops always hanging out and the thought of getting robbed never really entered my mind. It was those home invasions I was worried about. Oh and one more thing I’d like to say is… lucky for him I didn’t know about hollow points or shop placement yet. Read the full story here: CLICK HERE . Read MoreSurvival Stories
Finding The Best Gun for women
From The Well Armed Woman
Finding The Best Gun For Women
The options seem endless when it comes to the number of guns out there. If you are new to the world of guns, you may find yourself asking “are there specific guns for women?”Well, my answer to that question is there is no “best gun for women.” Instead, there are guns that are “best” suited for individual people. There is a “science” behind finding the right gun for you- but don’t sweat it, it is an easy science!
“This decision must come from you and not from what someone else might think is a good fit for you”
📷We have many resources on The Well Armed Woman on helping you decide what gun might work for you.Here is a helpful 4-part video series that tackles some important things to think about when you start this process Choosing Your Gun. There are aspects such as your hand size and your hand strength. You will need to be able to have a good grip on the gun and be able to user all the controls. You need to think about the way in which you will use this gun. Will it be for home defense or will you conceal carry every day?We also have a great resource of gun reviews by women for women. Read about the different aspects of different guns from a woman’s point of view. This can help you narrow down your choices! Gun Reviews In our section have a whole section called Best Guns For Women on the top guns women are buying, and guns good for certain ailments such as arthritis or weak hands.
“the ability to take your life back from fear is priceless”
The journey to gun ownership should be a long one. No, you didn’t read that wrong, I meant it! It is a journey where you take your time to learn what it truly means to be a responsible gun owner. You need to make sure it is a tool you will be able to use if that time arises. You must also be willing to understand and keep up on the laws surrounding gun ownership and use in your area. Most importantly, you will need to put in the time to practice gun safety and consistent training. Read More from The Well Armend Women
