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Also, the BMF Activator https://www.galatiinternational.com/bmf-trigger-activator-1022-22-rifle-rapid-fire-crank.html

Amazing. While bad enough to hear these sorts of things from run-of-the-mill owners, I'm astonished at the scarily unknowledgeable folks assuming they have the business acumen worth risking the capital to own a store. To think that the majority of these problems would be solved if only most gun owners became involved in organized shooting. I'm convinced that the gun owner's worst enemy is himself.

Brian, I'm sure the folks in the Port Clinton area might disagree that the shooting environment sucks in Ohio. They seem to attract quite a few folks every summer. Guess it depends on your discipline(s) of choice!

The article finally made it online. http://www.tactical-life.com/online/combat-handguns/half-second-quick-draw/

http://www.americanrifleman.org/Video.aspx?vid=1881 Yeah, this is sad. The guy screws up the difference between the Marine 36 yard vs. the Army 25 meter zero procedure and states the setting incorrectly. M16A4 is 6/3+2 (NOT -2) and the short barrel M4 should be 300 meters (6/3) The AMU Service Rifle team has a MUCH better video: http://www.usaac.army.mil/amu/ProTips/May09/protips.html

Sometimes my editors slip and let me publish an article about shooting Combat Handguns, March 2010, p. 74 Feedback appreciated. Thanks!

Best advice! Unless you are preparing for formal Benchrest competition (an event sanctioned by IBS, NBRSA, etc.) than there is NEVER a need for a benchrest. In David Tubb's book about XTC shooting ("Highpower Rifle") he recommends zeroing and load development from sling prone, and use a sandbag if you're a novice. That's for precision shooting at 600 and 1000 yards. Tell me why a 3 Gun/Multigun (not to mention a hunter!) needs a bench?

No! This is a myth that circulates because the US Army has failed to train effective machine gun gunnery for decades. It's like saying shots fired during a Bill Drill are doomed to climb up into the upper 'A' box " 'cause the muzzle climbs in recoil." A good gunner should be able to produce circular cones of fire even during longer bursts, and aims center base to better distribute the beaten zone across the target area. Shooting controlled bursts allows the gunner to search/traverse while the other gun he is paired with engages. The Marines still have a MG MOS (0331, 0332) but the best "Emma Gees" I've met are Commonwealth troops. Look up the history of The Battle at Somme to see why the Brits take their MG's seriously. And to the topic, an "instructor" that won't demonstrate with live fire is a poser. Walk your talk or shut your mouth!

Here is video proof of why members of our armed forces are too often such poor marksmen. This type of "instructor" is both belittling *and* ignorant (see video at 3:48). How could any student learn like this? I'm sure this Marine questions the value of training folks who could well change sides and shoot Americans, is plain tired of dealing with Iraqis and would rather be just about anywhere else. However, at what point is personal frustration an excuse for unprofessional conduct (not to mention being stupid enough to video tape it and post it for the world to see)?

>> Pretty much up to the Match Directors, I think ? My understanding of the rules is that it *is* legal under USPSA rules to hold a rifle-pistol only event. Are there any big matches where this is the case? >> Shotgun is more fun than rifle though It isn't an issue of what is more "fun." I shoot with the USAR combat team and am toying with the idea of persuading our OIC to include USPSA events into the mix. It would be an easier sell if there were big rifle-pistol only events for Tactical (A4 with ACOG) and Production (M9). We don't normally shoot shotguns. Thanks, John

It seems with USPSA that you either shoot just pistol, or you have to shoot three guns. Are there any big matches doing just rifle and pistol, no shotgun? Thanks, John

For those of you with cable/dish who get the Versus/Outdoor Life Network... Anyone see the "Front Sight Challenge"? Care to comment? Yes, overall, I did like it (that's why I posted it in this thread here ;-) Thanks, John

>> Excuse me if this is hijacking the thread but I think you're saying that most of the "fixed site" classes are for defensive type shooting. I think most of them are. Probably because most red-blooded, John Wayne-watchin', handgun-ownin' folks want to go to fightin' school 'cause they done already learned how to shoot and don't bother with that fancy pants competition stuff that'll just getcha killed. So they go to "fightin' school", and end up learning the fundamentals of practical shooting that any half-decent competition shooter practices and knows. One thing I liked about Front Sight was their attention to fundamentals and even offering "just shooting" courses to focus on them. >> Are you all saying that there are no "fixed site" schools for USPSA/IPSC type shooting? I don't know if they're "fixed" but most of the top-flight competition folks offer classes.

>> I stumbled across this site the other day and watched one of their promotional video clips. I saw a notice that this school is hosting a televised shooting show and that details will be in TV Guide in Jan 2007. Might be worth checking out, if only to see some realistic, pro-gun shooting action on TV!