How Far Away Should I Take The Shot?

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Originally Posted by Sgt45

1.5 seconds from the holster concealed maybe, but I'd try faster if the gun is already out. Agree with the comments above, push, push, push and then push some more. Good target, good training, so few really do it. Thanks for the link too.

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Faster from concealment is a different set of drills, but I understand your points.

Mike as to your question " How Far Away Should I Take The Shot?"

Depends on the situation you find yourself in. Not only do you have to factor in your shooting ability but all facts involved. How you feel that day, the threat level facing you and the one being held, (being shot by you can or could be a less stressful happenstance than letting the threat continue) your own mindset. A situation as this is not only can you make a good shot but does it need to be made. If the answer to the question is YES it needs to be made, does it need to be made even if it's not a 100% success on hit.

I see being faced with this situation being can you live with what ever happens (shoot, don't shoot, victim lives/dies (by you or BG). Is your mindset strong enough to handle it.

...you are to be congratulated on tackling the situation most of us dread the most...may you never need to make it...may you not miss if you do...and, yes, that IS a prayer...

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Originally Posted by Mike1956

At exactly what distance am I 100% certain of my accuracy? This is a 3/4 scale target, thirty feet from me.Attachment 66826 These are the first four shots I took today, each one coming from chest ready. Attachment 66827 I am not extolling my marksmanship, because there are many here who would outdo me every time. I am just saying I endeavor to train effectively, so I will know my limitations, and expand my abilities and skills.

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Use FMJ, that way if you hit the victim you'll still get the bad guy. Problem solved. :smile:

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Originally Posted by WHEC724

Ya'll are rich. I draw on a piece of cardboard.

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It's hard as hell to hit stick people center mass

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Originally Posted by WHEC724

Ya'll are rich. I draw on a piece of cardboard.

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That's why I shoot at paper plates. <$.01 each.

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Originally Posted by gunslingergirl

Use FMJ, that way if you hit the victim you'll still get the bad guy. Problem solved. :smile:

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The purpose of this exercise has clearly eluded you.

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Originally Posted by Snub44

...you are to be congratulated on tackling the situation most of us dread the most...may you never need to make it...may you not miss if you do...and, yes, that IS a prayer...

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Thanks. I share those hopes and prayers, but at least will not be covering completely unfamiliar ground if it ever comes up.

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Originally Posted by Moops

That's why I shoot at paper plates. <$.01 each.

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Paper plates lack the personal touch that human representations afford.

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Originally Posted by SayVandelay

They both look very calm for a rapey guy target. People use those at my range and the results tend to be scary. I'd say if you ever found yourself in this situation it would, most likely, be well within 30 feet

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He just finished.

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Originally Posted by Bill MO

Mike as to your question " How Far Away Should I Take The Shot?"

Depends on the situation you find yourself in. Not only do you have to factor in your shooting ability but all facts involved. How you feel that day, the threat level facing you and the one being held, (being shot by you can or could be a less stressful happenstance than letting the threat continue) your own mindset. A situation as this is not only can you make a good shot but does it need to be made. If the answer to the question is YES it needs to be made, does it need to be made even if it's not a 100% success on hit.

I see being faced with this situation being can you live with what ever happens (shoot, don't shoot, victim lives/dies (by you or BG). Is your mindset strong enough to handle it.

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Nothing affects mindset and ability more than training does. We have all heard that in combat, we fall to our lowest level of training. I try to raise that lower limit.

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Originally Posted by Mike1956

Nothing affects mindset and ability more than training does. We have all heard that in combat, we fall to our lowest level of training. I try to raise that lower limit.

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I have to agree