Practice Frequency
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March 10th, 2006 09:30 AM
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Practice Frequency
This may have been a Poll before, but it hadn't been asked recently based on my review of old topics. It's also my first "Poll" posting, so it could be interesting, to say the least.
As new gun owners, my wife and I try to go to the range weekly. We shoot 150 to 250 rounds at fixed targets generally to continue skill development and muscle memory. We've had no "advanced" (IDPA, FOF, etc.) training, but generally have our trainer put us through additional drills and targeting techniques frequently. We're still in the "toddler" stage, and believe that practice and training is critically important.
What do the rest of you do to continue to advance your skill levels?
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March 10th, 2006 09:30 AM
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March 10th, 2006 11:25 AM
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Unfortunately work and family tend to keep me to a monthly schedule. Hopefully Spring and Summer will improve my opportunities. While at the range I typically go through 1,000 rounds or more with several different calibers. I've added to my routine a weak hand drill. This is an eye opener believe me.
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March 10th, 2006 12:25 PM
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Things are rather seasonally controlled and so in winter I don't get to range a whole lot - practice often is some pin shooting indoors!
Once weather better then I will try and sneak off to the range to fit the ''2-3 times a month'' schedule. Plus trying to do the IDPA shoots.
Between times tho plenty of dry fire drills.
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March 10th, 2006 12:41 PM
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Mrs. Airedale and I shoot USPSA matches weekly ~March through October. I shoot some of the winter matches. When I get the urge, I go to the pasture and shoot steel.
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March 10th, 2006 01:05 PM
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IDPA twice a month and teaching CCW classes on weekends I'm not shooting IDPA.
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March 10th, 2006 01:16 PM
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How about 'as often as possible' or 'varies by season'
During crappy weather (we have lots of that here in MO) I try to get to an indoor range at least once a month. When it's nice outside, I try to get to an outdoor range once a week.
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March 10th, 2006 01:26 PM
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I shoot between 50 - 100 rounds a month on my carry piece.
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March 10th, 2006 03:18 PM
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Voted other. Heres why:
Before I bought my new P229, I went about ance every 2 months, just never had the time. Now I go every 2 weeks as I go from work on Saturday.
Hopefully, I can get into a rhythm and continue my every 2 weeks.
Last edited by P95Carry; March 10th, 2006 at 03:37 PM.
Reason: spell error
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March 10th, 2006 04:54 PM
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i voted weekly because i do try weekly if not then bi weekely
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March 10th, 2006 06:13 PM
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I haven't "really" fired a firearm in over 2 years. Except for the occ. test rounds I've not done any real shooting.
I have about 7 (counting the Glock that comes off lay-a-way next week) that I've bought and still haven't shot :(.
I chose Other.
Wayne
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March 10th, 2006 09:51 PM
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I either shoot 20-100 rds weekly , or bi-weekly and supplement by lots of dry-fire .
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March 10th, 2006 10:56 PM
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Almost every Saturday and IDPA on Sundays or Tuesdays. Just love to shoot!
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March 10th, 2006 11:21 PM
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I was going to the range bi-weekly until the knee surgery. I've been once since then (had the surgery 2 weeks ago) and am going to try to go tomorrow. I like to put about 100rnds. through my carry piece every two weeks.
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March 10th, 2006 11:24 PM
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AHah! Physical therapy for the knee!
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"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."
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March 19th, 2006 12:45 PM
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I tryto get to the range twice a week wheather permitting.
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