[So when is a "A" hit not worth it..]

a's are good but I have shot stages where I had all a's and got killed by someone who went really fast with a's and c's. At the end of the match see if they will let you shoot a stage several times for practice. Shoot slow and then shoot fast and then shoot the stage a third time really fast. compare scores and see which one was best. That is easy math :}

[What would you suggest for a beginner's library?]

I am a beginner and I am reading brians book right now. I am half way through it and have gained a lot of knowledge. I love this book.

[My draw time is horrific!]

Relax. You body can react much faster if is relaxed vs tight. This sound simple but try it one time. Have your body tense and time a draw. Then relax and do it again. Its a big difference.

[About to start reloading. Have some questions]

Good luck with reloading. Have someone that has your press help you the first time you reload. That is the best way to learn with minimal mistakes.

[split times]

I always thought that the harder I gripped the gun and the the better I could control the recoil. I was reading brians book when he was talking about relaxing while shooting. I went to the range and relaxed and my follow up shots were faster and more accurate because I was controlling the recoil better. Think of the recoil pad on a shotgun. If it is hard in transmits the recoil to you. If it is soft "relaxed" the recoil is much less.

[What was it that took your game to the next level?]

I am reading Brians book right now and I have already changed a few things that have helped a lot. Read, take a class,any thing you lean will help. I have just started to relax and not have so much tension when shooting and my accuracy has improved.

[how to relax during a match]

Have you ever watched a really good basketball play shoot free throws? He practices the same as he shoots in a game. Before every shot he will do the same thing..dribble dribble breath shoot. Each player does something a little different but is always the same in practice as in a big game. This helps lower the heart rate and helps him relax. This should be done before you shoot each stage and before each practice. I am reading brian enos's book right now. I would suggest you get his book and read it. He gives a lot of tips for relaxing, and focusing. You will shoot better if you are not trying to "win" shoot and have fun...like when you practice.

[Best way to learn how to shoot with both eyes?]

I can shoot my open .22 with both eyes open but I cant get close to both eyes open with iron sights. I tried the tape thing one eye and it worked instantly.

[A Zone "Trainer"]

I like the idea of marking the a zone for practice but I like to do it a little different. I take a black marker and draw a line from left to right across the middle of the a zone. That way the target looks a little more like it will in a match and you get a clear picture of how much target is on the bottom vs the top. Line up these every other target and keep shooting them until you have that picture in your head.

[Switching from Fiber Optic to Irons]

I have gone back and forth a few times and have come to love the warren tactical fiber optic front sight. I really like the fiber optic sight in the low light or indoor situations, but some fiber optics are too big and distracting. I like the warren sights because the fiber is set back into the front sight. I get good clean lines in the bright light and still get some needed help in the low light situations.

[Tanking Stages---How Do I Avoid It?]

I am a newer shooter so I tend to mess up more for that factor alone. So this is what I have done and it has helped me a lot.

If you get a chance to go and help set up the stages ahead of time, they will enjoy the help and you will get a chance to rehearse it in your head. If not, I like to get there early and look at each stage and run it through in my head several times.

I always try to watch the shooters before me to see if they are shooting it the same way I rehearsed or if there is something I missed that would make it a lot easier. If someone shoots it just a little bit different, though, I don't worry about it so I don't mess up the way I've rehearsed it in my head.

If there is a part in the stage like a Texas star or a target that I struggle with,I will reload to take the shots I missed. Then, if necessary, reload again so that I don't mess up the way I have my reloads set for the rest of the stage. This might not be the best way, but so far, it has helped me a lot.

[Primer Pick Up Drill]

I got 29 sec on the first try and went down from there. I should have stopped while was ahead. Why are we doing this. I am not competitive...lol

[Safariland for the M&P PRO or L?]

I dont know but I have a ready tactical holster that I got from Phil strader for my M&P pro...long slide and I love it. It would be worth checking them out.

[Mark Otto 2 x shell carrier]

My friend Scott got one of these and is killing everyone on stages with a lot of reloading. It should almostpbut you in a different class. lol He practiced a lot and can go from his shoulder, drop the gun to load it, load 8 round,s and bring the gun back to his shoulder in just under 5 seconds. Does that sound fair. It will be once I get one. I think it is huge advantage and a great product.

[coolest and funnest stage ive ever seen]

I would hate to be the one who has to score that stage. I would love to shoot it thought. It would be fun to have a match where all the stages are crazy. Just for fun. A circus match.

[Is this a "BS" target?]

I love it when I come to a stage and it is totally different than any thing I have seen before. There should be a rule that too many borring stage in a row mean that everyone shoots the match for free. lol

[best AR]

Buy a used one that runs 100%. That way you save money and dont have to worry about the gun running well.

[.22 Training question]

Use the 22 to practice everything but speed.

[Speed vs. Accuracy]

Speed is so much fun until you look at how many point going fast cost you. slow down and get your hits and speed will come with time.

[hand position]

find a good shooter with good fundementals and have him show you in person. It will feel weird at first but practice at home until it feels good.

[I'm still struggling with swingers]

Dont go too fast. take 3 shots. When others shoot look at where it slows down, I like to have my sights waiting at that point and then break the shots as it slows and as it leaves.

[Grip Force]

I like to take one of the things you squeeze for grip strength...while squeezing it try to relax your trigger finger only and practice trigger press.

[Tips for Newbies]

I am a newbie but have progress rather quickly by....Find the best shooters and shoot with then any chance you get. You can pick up little thing from a good shooter that may take you years to figure out on your own. Ask questions. Most shooters love to share and help others. Start with the basic stuff like drawing your gun, grip, reloads, and trigger press. Practice this stuff so you dont have to think about it. Make shure some one shows you the right way to do all this before you start. Practice makes permenant not perfect.