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smonscious? Is that beyond subconscious like the force? Is that what I'm missing?
"...to learn how to do everything I did without thinking about any aspect of it." - BE
That is very meaningful to me. Words of wisdom in simple terms.
Thank you again,
DNH
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Two bay indoor matches seem to run a little faster with three squads. One squad sits out and as soon as one bay is finished it gets filled with shooters. Change over happens once everyone is through the stage.
Socialize time is done off the bay. Much nicer to have a conversation without ear protection.
DNH
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Here's some links to figure out scheduling. Actually showing up is the hard part sometimes.
IDPA
http://www.triangletactical.net/calendar-2/
Personal Defense - IDPA style
http://shoot2live.com/Calendar.html
USPSA info
DNH
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Keep joints warm and STRETCH!
Whenever my back or my knees get hinckey I do some stretches of the ham strings and calves. Tight recovering muscles may be the source of your soreness.
It's isn't the age it's the mileage,
DNH
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Welcome back. Your skills at malfunction drills will deteriorate.
Always remember to forget to clean your glock.
DNH
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There will always be disparities between our goals and reality. They wouldn't be goals otherwise.
The real question is "How far away are you and do you have a map to get there?"
With a map you'll have an idea of your journey.
Lanny Basham says in his book "With Winning In Mind" If you change goals consider the first one as having completed it's purpose. Also, make sure you trade up in goals rather than trade down.
Also, if you want to be a GM track one down in your area. There are a lot less honorable things to work towards in your spare time.
DNH
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The way I think of it is limited head shots are all-or-nothing.
DNH
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This is what we have around here - Caswell County NC - North of Hillsborough 2 hours 20 minutes away from Charlotte (Google maps).
http://caswellranch....on-association/
Five shots in the gun to start.
The targets are even different with smaller A zones to simulate reduced effectiveness of the .380 rounds.
There's a compact carry, You can even shoot small .22s. SP101 snubbies and Sig P238 are the guns that have proven to be the most reliable.
Give Dean a call.
I shoot IDPA out there. Plenty of people with carry rigs.
C'mon back,
DNH
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+1 try both generations and get the one that fits best.
DNH
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The G3 and G4 fit differently in my hands. I think this should be your major selection criteria between the two.
DNH
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Picture #1 looks like you've got a crack too.
Odd.
Keep us posted.
DNH
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iPhone has many metronomes.
I've also used the ones I've bought from music stores.
iPhone ones are free.
DNH
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I think you're correct:
"IMO, until you get to the point where you are shooting just to shoot and smell the gunpowder and hear the report, and not for score or to beat the other guy you wont get to that "zen" state."
Very well said.
Zen comes from Mindfulness traditions. This means concentrating on what is happening right now and not getting "hung up" on things as things unfold.
Being mindful is keenly observing what is happening and letting the subconscious do things.
Like tying your shoe or driving a car you do a lot of it subconsciously. The way you started tying your shoe or driving wasn't like this, the conscious mind had to take a roll in making the shoelace bow or actively looking where to put the key in the ignition etc. After doing things thousands of times you can do it without "thinking" you "just do it" which is the form of autopilot that is desired.
What you say about "trying to reach that unfocused autopilot state" sounds like it didn't work for you and it's causing you frustration.
As I've defined the mindful Zen state, where the subconscious does the task, how is it possible to reach this by trying with conscious effort when we want to have the subconscious doing things?
The way I understand this is that it takes repetition and practice to get things into the subconscious or procedural memory. This is like you said but I think it's gradual and not an instant transformation. Little by little there is less conscious effort needed to complete the task. I hope this is correct and eventually I'll be able to tie my shoes without singing to myself "the rabbit goes around the tree and back into the hole..."
DNH
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Shocked my conscious a couple of times at the WSSSC, one example is on stage 7 stepped into the final position and the gun goes 'Bang' dead center hit on the popper. Felt really good. (Still need more practice and dry fire time, way slower than I used to be.
)GuildSF4,
Very cool! I've had that happen twice now. I thought the first one was an accidental discharge, even though it felt correct, sight picture, called shot etc.
I've checked with my instructor (GM, Distinguished Master etc.) and this is the correct thing happening. It really isn't a technique since it's subconscious which is where we want it to be.
My only problem is what I do after this happening. I stand there for a moment going "that was cool!". I'm enjoying enough now not to get upset over that.
I've shot about 10,000 rounds. I wonder if this is the 10,000 repetitions mastery thing?
DNH
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I would say definitely help paste. It give me a good idea on how far the targets are arranged and I can figure out more efficient ways to shoot the course.
I'm personally looking into getting a shot gun to play those games.
Congrats!
DNH
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Partials are the ones that get me and other shooters.
It isn't the time spent reloading it's sorting out, it's sorting out the brain..."Why am I at slide lock? Did I ride the magazine release? Is my gun jammed open? Maybe I should do something about it and finish the stage?"
The rest of the stage is damage control. Trying not to do the ammo math in my head.
DNH
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My goal is to take shooting more and less seriously at the same time.
Very Zen.
DNH
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Not sure if its thicker or just harder for the intent of handling higher preasure loads. I was advised that contents inside the "cup" were the same.
The cup seems harder in my experience. I don't mangle the magnums when I seat them like I do the regular small primers.
When a piece of corn cob gets on the primer seater thingy it puts a dent in the normal primers but not the magnums.
DNH
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Wishing you a full recovery. It's going around.
Are you selling your current rig when you get the new one?
Looking forward to the technique book. I found your books help sort out the rest of what is out there so I can apply it.
DNH
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Parsons,
I'm in the Raleigh area. I haven't shot outside of a 1 hour drive of my house. I'm sure you have the same opportunities.
"Everything" is eye and ear protection, pistol, mags, holster, mag pouches belt and store bought ammo. The ammo is the hard thing to get now but you probably have everything. If not don't buy anything more yet...
I'd advise to find out the closest game USPSA or IDPA and visit a club match. Just visit without your gun. You'll quickly learn what to buy or not buy. You'll also become familiar with the way the match is run. They're all slightly different because of different range conditions, game, shooters etc. You'll also know the way to the range, I still have a hard time and miss the turn off to my regular range.
You'll be surprised how little preparation is required. Just be safe and everyone will help get you through the match.
DNH
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They haven't raised prices and there's a waiting list but they're worth the wait.
http://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/
DNH
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Esther,
You probably left GSB probably because you knew it wasn't for you. What you learned from that is probably more than you would've completing the program. I started on my Master's in my mid 30's so you can always go back to school. I went part time and it just felt right. It was with Arizona State and they loved that I was in industry.
Gobbling: Transfer your OCD to this calorie counter program. It reminds me whether I'm eating too much or too little. It also takes into account calories for exercise. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ I'm ADHD and it helps me with impulsive eating.
I've found these good for calculating calories for exercise. http://www.mapmyrun.com/ http://www.mapmyride.com/
Shooting for you is the easy part. You have the passion.
Anyway, make sure you keep it so you get something out of it.
Getting ready for your first competition? What do you mean? Major match or just getting out to a club match? Either way it sounds like you're ready to jump in there. That is unless your goal is to sit around and research it.
Lanny Basham as an interesting angle on journals. His book/audio "With Winning in Mind" covers this. He says be careful to pay attention to what you do well and forget about what you did bad.
Race you to GM?
DNH
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Shannon,
Thanks for giving yourself and your family visibility along with the great shootin here in NC on this forum. Hope to see you at a ZSA match.
It's true there can be 80 to 90 shooters at a club match. A good percentage are new shooters. It's a great community and I don't have to say it's a family atmosphere because Shannon did that. I personally enjoy going out of my way to welcome new shooters and any questions they may have.
For those of you out there Zombie Shooting Association runs matches that are a real test of shooting skill. There's a lot of sketchy and trendy Zombie type stuff out there so I want to make that clear. In these times credibility and being a rational person is tantamount to the health of our sport.
Anyway, if you in NC and are interested just show up to a match and we'll make sure you'll know how to get started.
Thanks again Shannon. I'm sure that 1050 is getting a workout with your family.
DNH
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GOF,
Thanks, shooting my first classifier with a revolver this weekend.
DNH
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You have to check out the Podcast's!
in Andersonshooting.com
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Zenmeister!
DNH