How often and how much do you practice ? - Page 5

paul45 · October 23rd, 2009, 12:54 PM

I practice 2 - 3 times a week plus I shoot a minimum of 2 matches a month IDPA and USPSA (sometimes I add an ICORE match). At my age I am on the backside of the curve and the practice just keeps me whole.

NosaMSirhC · October 23rd, 2009, 04:46 PM

I try to practice drawing and dry fire practice about every other day. Actual time on the range varies but usually at least 3 times/month and typically 100-200 rounds per session.

Putting ragged holes in paper is neat but bullseyes don't shoot back. I am of the belief that if you are in a defensive shooting scenario you are not going to have time to draw, present and get a good sight picture. I have also started practicing the tap-rack-bang drill since I have recently defected to the dark side. I used to carry weapons that allowed for a second strike but right now I am not.

I never have and hope to never experience a defensive shooting scenario. But in all of my readings and training with people far more experienced than I am I think it would be up close and really quick.

That is why I am working hard on point shooting tactics, one handed shooting and weak hand shooting. I have even went down in caliber from .45ACP to .40S&W for training and carry recently because I don't know if I could shoot a .45ACP round safely with one hand much less my weak hand.

That's just my .02 and as always, YMMV.

Be Safe,

NosaM

Bfunk · October 23rd, 2009, 04:51 PM

I try and put 150-200 rounds down range every other week. I wish I had the time and money to do more than that.

Geezer · October 23rd, 2009, 09:09 PM

Hate to admit it, but I don't "practice" anymore. I will shoot hogs and coyotes regularly, but my only practice is before CCW range qualification. Age + 50 yrs of shooting is the excuse.

Katana · October 24th, 2009, 01:24 AM

The simplest answer I can give is : not enough. I'm averaging about 100-150 rounds a month in one range session right now, and I can definitely tell the difference from when I was shooting at least that every weekend.

I'd like to get out there more, but it's just not possible right now.

OD · October 24th, 2009, 10:53 AM

We try to shoot every Friday, weather permitting.

ibesarcasm · October 24th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Try to spend every nice Saturday at the ranch burning up some kind of ammo!! LOL I just got a smokin deal on a Mossberg Slugster w/ scope, so I'm gonna run some shot through it, then sight the scope in with some slugs!
Maybe 40 rds through the AR while I'm at it.....and a few hundred .22 also.....

Its gonna be a NICE day!!

Payday · October 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Twice a month minimum.

OLDPUPPYMAX · October 25th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Twice a week this time of year, as the weather will soon make going impossible--or darned uncomfortable. But usually every Saturday for a couple of hours. 150 rounds 9mm and a dozens 12 gauge shells and I'm happy.

SIGP250 · October 25th, 2009, 07:05 PM

At least once a Week I try to shoot some
9mm, .40, .45 auto and some .22LR for the fun of it.

October 23rd, 2009, 12:54 PM	#41
paul45 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SML, VA Posts: 393	I practice 2 - 3 times a week plus I shoot a minimum of 2 matches a month IDPA and USPSA (sometimes I add an ICORE match). At my age I am on the backside of the curve and the practice just keeps me whole. __________________ "Being PARANOID is just plain smart thinking when they are really out to get you!"

October 23rd, 2009, 04:46 PM	#42
NosaMSirhC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 23435 Posts: 141	I try to practice drawing and dry fire practice about every other day. Actual time on the range varies but usually at least 3 times/month and typically 100-200 rounds per session. Putting ragged holes in paper is neat but bullseyes don't shoot back. I am of the belief that if you are in a defensive shooting scenario you are not going to have time to draw, present and get a good sight picture. I have also started practicing the tap-rack-bang drill since I have recently defected to the dark side. I used to carry weapons that allowed for a second strike but right now I am not. I never have and hope to never experience a defensive shooting scenario. But in all of my readings and training with people far more experienced than I am I think it would be up close and really quick. That is why I am working hard on point shooting tactics, one handed shooting and weak hand shooting. I have even went down in caliber from .45ACP to .40S&W for training and carry recently because I don't know if I could shoot a .45ACP round safely with one hand much less my weak hand. That's just my .02 and as always, YMMV. Be Safe, NosaM __________________ "In a crisis, you will not rise to the occasion, but you will default to the level of your training."

October 23rd, 2009, 04:51 PM	#43
Bfunk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 61	I try and put 150-200 rounds down range every other week. I wish I had the time and money to do more than that. __________________ WHO DEY?! "To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic." Ted Nugent

October 24th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#45
Katana Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarksville,TN Posts: 487	The simplest answer I can give is : not enough. I'm averaging about 100-150 rounds a month in one range session right now, and I can definitely tell the difference from when I was shooting at least that every weekend. I'd like to get out there more, but it's just not possible right now. __________________ "Stand your ground, don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here!" - John Parker April 19th, 1775 Lexington, MA

October 24th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#46
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 3,302	We try to shoot every Friday, weather permitting. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

October 23rd, 2009, 09:09 PM	#44
Geezer Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mineral Wells Texas Posts: 360	Hate to admit it, but I don't "practice" anymore. I will shoot hogs and coyotes regularly, but my only practice is before CCW range qualification. Age + 50 yrs of shooting is the excuse.

October 24th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#47
ibesarcasm Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 201	Try to spend every nice Saturday at the ranch burning up some kind of ammo!! LOL I just got a smokin deal on a Mossberg Slugster w/ scope, so I'm gonna run some shot through it, then sight the scope in with some slugs! Maybe 40 rds through the AR while I'm at it.....and a few hundred .22 also..... Its gonna be a NICE day!! __________________ Sarcasm - Just one of the many services I provide! Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

October 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#48
Payday New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 3	Twice a month minimum.

October 25th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#49
OLDPUPPYMAX Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 73	Twice a week this time of year, as the weather will soon make going impossible--or darned uncomfortable. But usually every Saturday for a couple of hours. 150 rounds 9mm and a dozens 12 gauge shells and I'm happy.

October 25th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#50
SIGP250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ST. LOUIS, MO Posts: 418	At least once a Week I try to shoot some 9mm, .40, .45 auto and some .22LR for the fun of it. __________________ If you understand, things are just as they are... If you do not understand, things are just as they are.... - Zen Saying

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