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    Tips For Teaching Junior Shooters?

    in Training Techniques

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    My son (12 in July) and daughter (10) both have their own .22 rifles and this year we want to spend more time at the range.  Both are very safe and know the 4 Laws of gun safety.  I've thought about the best ways to guide them on their marksmanship journey and think I've settled on the NRA marksmanship qualification program (MQP):

     

    https://mqp.nra.org/courses-of-fire/

     

    My questions for you all are:

    1. How much time is too much at once?

    2. How many things should I work with them on at a time?

    3. Any other tips or nuggets of wisdom?

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    Scotch or Bourbon

    in What I Like

    Posted

    Scotch-Lagavulian but I usually only get it when I'm on a trip

     

    Bourbon- Buffalo Trace when I can get it.  A local distillery (Cedar Ridge) makes a good one.  But my current go-to when I want an old fashioned is Kirkland bottled in bond.  Cheap, but very good.

    It's Been Long Enough Since My Last Visit That Introductions are in Order

    in Introduce Yourself

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    Hey all!  I was active in my local USPSA scene (B Class Production, shooting a CZ since before it was cool 😎) until kids came and my local club folded (RIP CRAPS). 

     

    I took a few years off and did some occasional outlaw matches, got hooked up with a small (but very nice) range.  Also got my NRA instructor and CRSO cards.

     

    Now I've got an 11 y/o son and almost 10 y/o daughter.  They're interested in learning how to shoot and I may become involved in the 4H shooting sports.

     

    I also recently found myself the head instructor at the aforementioned range, training church safety teams.

     

    I hope to learn a lot about the instructing side of shooting and hope I can add to the conversations. 

    i hate being left handed and shooting zoned barricades..

    in What I Hate

    Posted

    I'm a lefty. I started shooting USPSA as a lefty. Realized the sport was geared for right handed shooters. Took me a yr. to feel comfortable with the switch from lefty to strong hand right handed shooting. I did every thing right handed for a yr. Taught myself to throw right handed, write right handed & shoot right handed. Spent a lot of time throwing a tennis ball, right handed to my heeler mix. Even played golf right handed. I now shoot as a righty and my lefty weak hand is still pretty awesome. you should give it a try.

    Over the weekend my inlaws did a guys night out bowling thing. I'm pretty bad, but one of my brother inlaws was worse. Then he bowled a whole game left handed and beat me. Funny how some people can transition.

    USPS priority flat rate alert

    in Miscellaneous Topics That Do Not Fit in Any Other Forum

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    As far as dancing in the streets.....

    The USPS is the only federal entity out side of judicial branch that this in the constitution. I am aware that certain parts suck...badly. However, if people understood how hamstrung we are by ineffectual management, congress and such they would be amazed.

    Here's a fact. The USPS is the only organization of any type that has been mandated by the gov't to prefund a retirement system. Billions of dollars. Congress found out they could not tap social security any more, so they are siphoning money from us. A lot of money. That means no equipment purchases, no capital expense, no proper maintenance. It's screwed.

    Google it if you have disbelief.

    Forced fiscal responsibility in the form of eliminating unfunded liabilities, cry me a river. I hear people cry about the usps having to fund retirement for workers who haven't even been born yet. Truth is the last generation of postal workers isn't just born, they are probably already employed.

    Military Charities

    in Miscellaneous Topics That Do Not Fit in Any Other Forum

    Posted

    http://www.guns.com/2012/11/15/wounded-warrior-project-clarification-anti-gun/

    Here is the pertinent bit:

    "Regarding the question of donations and events, we do permit fundraisers that are shooting- and gun-related, such as gun raffles, shooting competitions, etc., and were incredibly appreciative of those who are willing to give their time to host or participate in an event. Likewise, we gratefully accept donations from companies and individuals connected with the gun industry."

    Essentially they aren't going to license their logo on weapons of any kind. Still, if I ran a charitable match, I would consider giving to HAVA or Chris Kyle's Hero Project.

    Tell me about 9mm 1911s

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    Trojan is definitely on the list. The only reason that the Spartan is on the list is that I won't feel bad having it carved up with a tri top job and front strap checkering.

    If I get one, the choice is going to be which one I can get my hands on first. I really just want to know how they shoot compared to my cz.

    Tell me about 9mm 1911s

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I've been working a lot and can afford some retail therapy. I think I want a 9mm 1911, but I've never shot one. I have a shadow custom, how would they compare? I'd use it for ESP or occasional single stack duty.

    My budget is Spartan up to DW Pointman 9, the only variable is how many guns I don't use that I'd have to sell. I would stretch it for a Baer if he still did 9s.

    Gun shop experts and their quotes

    in Humor

    Posted

    When I picked up my Les Baer PII from the LGS with my wife there was an old timer there drinking coffee and dispensing advice. I opened the box and fondled my new pistol before I filled out the paper work. The guy came over and checked out my gun. He could tell that the slide was difficult to rack. It was then that I got to be the recipient of advice.

    "I'd send that back if I were you. A gun that tight'll never run right," he said.

    "It's a Les Baer, he's kind of known for tight guns that run," I replied.

    He continued, "I'll never know why people don't pay a little extra for a Colt. They run great and come in a real box."

    I looked at the owner of the store, smiled and said, "not everybody can afford that kind of money."

    I finished the paperwork and left. When we got to the car my wife asked what a Colt cost. I told her a whole lot less than I paid but that the old guy had known the wrong thing for so long that I wouldn't have been able to change his mind and it wasn't worth my time to try.

    The Minority Rules This Country

    in What I Hate

    Posted

    First Amendment doesn't apply here. A&E has every right to decide who and what they put on television. What I find ironic is that the pope is made person of the year because of-among other things-his perceived softening views on homosexuality. But if he were asked his opinion on Robertson's interview, I doubt the would say he disagrees.

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