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In the world of combat shooting, adaptation isn’t just a bonus—it’s a necessity. While repetition builds baseline skill, true tactical readiness demands flexibility, improvisation, […]
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Teaching someone how to fight is undeniably one of the most impactful things one can do. When a student entrusts his time to your classes, consciously or not, he is also entrusting you with his own life, or even more importantly, the lives of his family. This should hold significant meaning for any responsible instructor, correct?
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Achieving excellence in combat shooting should be a goal pursued by every citizen - regardless of profession - who owns a firearm. This is even more crucial for those citizens who carry these weapons with them daily. However, unlike in a sport, the vast majority of shooters do not know what excellence in combat shooting entails, cannot identify it, and probably will never achieve it. In today's text, we will discuss one of the characteristics of excellence that should be present in high-performance shooters and should be pursued by those who are improving their skills.
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In the pursuit of mastery in armed combat, it's imperative to avoid stagnation and instead embrace a journey of constant evolution. Here are seven effective ways to ensure continuous growth in your skillset and knowledge:
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Is it advantageous to carry more than one magazine when armed? While we may have briefly touched upon this subject in prior discussions, it warrants a more thorough examination. When considering the responsibility of carrying a firearm, it becomes paramount to ensure that you are adequately prepared, with at least an additional magazine readily accessible.
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Some say you can't aim due to tunnel vision, while others argue you become too focused on the threat. The fact is, vision, the activity of seeing, is trainable. Does this mean you'll see better if you do the exercises I'll discuss? Not exactly. As far as I know, there are no exercises that can improve your visual acuity. So, when you take those eye exams for your driver's license, you won't suddenly see the smaller lines after doing exercises. However, visual acuity is only a relatively small part of the activities involved in aiming.
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Combat shooting, distinct from sports shooting and other recreational forms, presents unique challenges and traps for practitioners. It's imperative to draw a clear distinction between these disciplines, as confusion often arises, particularly regarding combat versus sports shooting.
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Zero-distance encounters present distinct challenges that necessitate careful preparation and strategic acumen. Defined as the distance at which a person can touch their adversary's chest without moving their legs, zero-distance situations demand a keen understanding of martial skills and tactical awareness to ensure survival.
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How many shots should there be in a training session or course? This question is controversial, and honestly, it often irks me when I see people measuring training sessions or courses by the number of shots fired. It's not worth mentioning that training should not be confused with a course, yet people assess these sessions by the number of shots.
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Today, we delve into perhaps one of the most overlooked fundamentals of shooting: the technical follow-through
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