How often do you train?

Agent47 · April 2nd, 2009, 01:13 AM

This question has probably been asked before, but how often do you guys train on your own with concealed handguns and/or take classes? I appreciate all feedback I can get, this will help me structure ammo purchases. With the economy the way it is these days, this poor college kid that's about to go to med school has to figure out how much bulk .45 ACP FMJ ammo to buy and when to buy in order to practice with his HK45C...

If anyone practices on their own, feel free to add whatever drills they set up for themselves...

Matthew Temkin · April 2nd, 2009, 08:48 AM

Jimmy Cirillo of the NYPD Stakeout Squad wrote that he shot a lot on his own from every angle, distance and position possible.
Two handed, strong handed and weak handed only.
I keep most of my practice sessions up close, from 0-12 feet or so.
With both point, semi and rapid aimed fire--including the Quick Kill that I learned from Brownie.
Then I'll fire about 20 rounds at extended distances ( usually from behind cover) anywhere from 10-25 yards.
Other sessions I will go in front of the points ( I have access to a private range) to practice shooting on the move, hip/contact techniques.
I use a lot of 22 ammo, both in a conversion kit, pocket .22 and rim fire rifles, to save on the cost of ammo.

tnroadrunner · April 2nd, 2009, 09:03 AM

I go to a formal training class at least once a year. I am getting ready to go again in May. I'm 68 and continue to train. I also go to the local range at least once a week and train on my own.

mathewsman · April 2nd, 2009, 09:28 AM

i like to practice drawing a lot i got the shooting down

PaulG · April 2nd, 2009, 10:37 AM

I trie to take a formal class once or twice a year.

Training on my own. I go to the range as often as $$$ will allow.

But I dry fire and work various drills daily.

Physical workout 5 days a week and H2H and knife training as often as I can find a willing partner.

You can't train enough!

retsupt99 · April 2nd, 2009, 11:53 AM

I try to take a class every couple of years (should be yearly), but I do practice drawing a lot. At our range, one can draw and shoot from retention.

Stay armed...practice...stay safe!

9 Micky Mouse · April 2nd, 2009, 08:56 PM

I shoot on the square and outdoor ranges at lest three times a week, force on force twice every two weeks, M4, AK-47, once a month.

Malfunction drills, strong and weak hand, reloads strong and weak hand, lots of movement.

cibertiger · April 6th, 2009, 12:53 PM

I joined the IDPA and shoot with our local group 2x a month, then on the off weeks try to make it to the range at least once for extra practice. I'm the type that needs to practice more to retain anything. It can get expensive, but what will probably drive the ammo obtaining capabilities is IF you can actually find any to buy!!

nutz4utwo · April 6th, 2009, 01:20 PM

I shoot twice a week when the weather is not awful. Usually each trip is 100 rounds of rimfire and 20 rounds centerfire. Ammo is expensive so make every shot count. That means really applying yourself to shooting well and learning the task at hand. This hobby is too expensive to be out there just making noise.

Dry fire, dry-drawing, eye focusing, working on grip, stance... all free practice

If you want to practice A LOT, get a pistol with a .22lr conversion (like Glock with Advantage Arms conversion, or Sig + conversion), or a similar second .22lr pistol.

Using snap caps is free! Mix them up with your loaded mags at random, it is great practice and you can reuse them again and again. You go through all the same motions to fire, but it cost nothing!

mercop · April 6th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Pretty much every day. Open hand, stick, knife and firearms. Teaching and learning.

April 2nd, 2009, 01:13 AM	#1
Agent47 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 31	How often do you train? This question has probably been asked before, but how often do you guys train on your own with concealed handguns and/or take classes? I appreciate all feedback I can get, this will help me structure ammo purchases. With the economy the way it is these days, this poor college kid that's about to go to med school has to figure out how much bulk .45 ACP FMJ ammo to buy and when to buy in order to practice with his HK45C... If anyone practices on their own, feel free to add whatever drills they set up for themselves...

April 2nd, 2009, 09:03 AM	#3
tnroadrunner Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: middle Tennessee Posts: 88	I go to a formal training class at least once a year. I am getting ready to go again in May. I'm 68 and continue to train. I also go to the local range at least once a week and train on my own. __________________ Bob Its always a great day, if you don't believe me try missing one. NRA, TFA, IDPA, 3 Gun

April 2nd, 2009, 09:28 AM	#4
mathewsman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,044	i like to practice drawing a lot i got the shooting down __________________ NRA sence 2003 Colt defender Taurus .357 mag Beretta 92FS Brigadier Elite x box gamer tag mathewsman

April 2nd, 2009, 10:37 AM	#5
PaulG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,127	I trie to take a formal class once or twice a year. Training on my own. I go to the range as often as $$$ will allow. But I dry fire and work various drills daily. Physical workout 5 days a week and H2H and knife training as often as I can find a willing partner. You can't train enough! __________________ fortiter in re, suaviter in modo (resolutely in action, gently in manner).

April 2nd, 2009, 11:53 AM	#6
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,804	I try to take a class every couple of years (should be yearly), but I do practice drawing a lot. At our range, one can draw and shoot from retention. Stay armed...practice...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

April 2nd, 2009, 08:48 AM	#2
Matthew Temkin Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 288	Jimmy Cirillo of the NYPD Stakeout Squad wrote that he shot a lot on his own from every angle, distance and position possible. Two handed, strong handed and weak handed only. I keep most of my practice sessions up close, from 0-12 feet or so. With both point, semi and rapid aimed fire--including the Quick Kill that I learned from Brownie. Then I'll fire about 20 rounds at extended distances ( usually from behind cover) anywhere from 10-25 yards. Other sessions I will go in front of the points ( I have access to a private range) to practice shooting on the move, hip/contact techniques. I use a lot of 22 ammo, both in a conversion kit, pocket .22 and rim fire rifles, to save on the cost of ammo.

April 2nd, 2009, 08:56 PM	#7
9 Micky Mouse Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fedricksburg, VA/ McDonough GA Posts: 74	I shoot on the square and outdoor ranges at lest three times a week, force on force twice every two weeks, M4, AK-47, once a month. Malfunction drills, strong and weak hand, reloads strong and weak hand, lots of movement. __________________ www.Fighting-Pistol.com You must hit your intented target with every round you fire, thus neutralizing the threat and reducing your liability. Praying and spraying the landscape does not solve your immediate problem and puts innocent people at risk.

April 6th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#8
cibertiger Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 15	I joined the IDPA and shoot with our local group 2x a month, then on the off weeks try to make it to the range at least once for extra practice. I'm the type that needs to practice more to retain anything. It can get expensive, but what will probably drive the ammo obtaining capabilities is IF you can actually find any to buy!!

April 6th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#9
nutz4utwo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western, WA Posts: 1,045	I shoot twice a week when the weather is not awful. Usually each trip is 100 rounds of rimfire and 20 rounds centerfire. Ammo is expensive so make every shot count. That means really applying yourself to shooting well and learning the task at hand. This hobby is too expensive to be out there just making noise. Dry fire, dry-drawing, eye focusing, working on grip, stance... all free practice If you want to practice A LOT, get a pistol with a .22lr conversion (like Glock with Advantage Arms conversion, or Sig + conversion), or a similar second .22lr pistol. Using snap caps is free! Mix them up with your loaded mags at random, it is great practice and you can reuse them again and again. You go through all the same motions to fire, but it cost nothing!

April 6th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#10
mercop Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 608	Pretty much every day. Open hand, stick, knife and firearms. Teaching and learning. __________________ 2010 MCS Calander http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgb7wjh3_299f8tncbcz Last edited by mercop; April 6th, 2009 at 09:54 PM..

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