That being said (and I agree with his article) Dave even at his age is still a very good shooter, uses a timer in his classes, and expects his students to shoot well.
Seems to be pointing out a difference between combat effective and being a marksman.Is shooting well necessary in a gunfight?
Only well enough.Is shooting well necessary in a gunfight?
Only of you are interested in ending the fight quickly without unintended consequences, otherwise it is a crap shoot.Is shooting well necessary in a gunfight?
Alive at the end by any means necessary.Which do you want to be?
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Thats what I took away from it.I just took it as shooting well is not enough. Cooper also said gunhandling and marksmanship are not enough. Mindset is important.
Is shooting well necessary in a gunfight?
Seems to be pointing out a difference between combat effective and being a marksman.
The gangster in his example may look ridiculous while killing you, but you are just as dead. Your 3 Gun scores may be top 10%, but if you aren't willing to engage, that's the end.
Is shooting well necessary in a gunfight?
Sounds like an argument between those who are too self-conscious to compete and those who don't put a gun on for the trip home from the match?
I don’t compete any longer because of the petty fiefdoms that have sprung up in the clubs I have shot at. I train more than the average guy, and less than some others. I have access to a private range where I can reinforce the basics, and things I’ve learned in class. I go to the range hot, run the range hot, and leave the range hot. Self consciousness doesn’t enter into it. I don’t care for the bullet golf crowd, and choose not to hang out with them simple as that. I shoot better than some, and some shoot better than me, doesn’t affect me to lose to another shooter, as long as I did my part, and did it correctly.Sounds like an argument between those who are too self-conscious to compete and those who don't put a gun on for the trip home from the match?
......but there are also dudes with top 10% skill who are willing to drop the hammer at the drop of a hat....and I’d much rather be on that end of the spectrum than very willing but just barely competent.