Toyotafrank Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was at a steel match on Saturday and noticed every time this one shooter would finish his run he would look left than right before he would show clear and holster. I have seen this only a few times, am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) A "tactical Ted". Everyone has their own motivation for shooting matches. Some like to incorporate their tactics. I find this behavior amusing, but would not pass judgement. Edited May 13, 2014 by Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I shoot with a retired cop who does that. Some habits are hard to break. Even though he is retired, he is heavily involved in training LEOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solvability Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have also seen this on some really good shooters, but most had a tactical training background. I have wished I looked right and left and not left an unaddressed target out there mocking me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I wouldn't make fun of anyone who did this at a match but when I see it while watching shooting videos at home I definitely chuckle. Most people who practice this on YouTube videos are pretty laughable on their own but the checking for additional threats pushes it over the edge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNlpnGaZx_Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheus Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alma how did you find that vid...lol sent from the toilet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I went on a YouTube hunt one day looking for stupid quotes for the Gun Counter humor thread. It didn't take long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) There are lots of people in the game who have carried guns into less "sporting" environs and their odd mannerisms are usually second nature. New shooters are amused sometimes when they see me moving through doorways or around corners during a stage with my pistol held close to my sternum, in both hands. I don't even know I'm doing it. I'm sure I'll do it that way forever ... Mark OMG, that video is great. I doubt the ninja pirouhette demonstrated there is popular on the square range. Edited May 13, 2014 by redial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I am amazed at how little that guys gun is printing in the vid. Like its not even there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's even better when "tactical types" duck down behind barrels or behind walls to do a reload. IDPA'ers do that as well. I start humming the theme song to Jeopardy every time is see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Some guys do it to make sure they have shot everything. Some guys do it as training and actually LOOK. The ones I laugh at are the ones that just throw their head around not really doing any of the above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammerJammer Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It only works if you do it really slow and have a hard look on your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumzer Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It works a lot better if you have a beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parallax3D Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I wouldn't make fun of anyone who did this at a match but when I see it while watching shooting videos at home I definitely chuckle. Most people who practice this on YouTube videos are pretty laughable on their own but the checking for additional threats pushes it over the edge. LOL!!! Mall Ninja Alert! I'm willing to bet that the closest that person has ever come to a gun fight is when he plays "Call of Duty." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He's not a real instructor I hope.......with 2nd gun he almost forgot to combat square dance. Freaking hilarious. Tactical Responce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Of course he definitely broke 180. Made me think of........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 If the actions look natural, no problem. Do like the vid with the I forgot I am supposed to be tactical, I will shake my head as I think poorly of you. (Can't write what I really think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mostly, the guys I see do that are LEO/Mil, and they are out to get practice with their duty weapons on something other than static targets on a square range. My previous club used to hold a single stack match, and I'd see it a lot more there. Especially among the guys with tac vests on. But most of them were hellaciously accurate and nice guys, so to each his own. It did almost seem like it could be a condition caused by continued use of Glocks or 1911's, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Only time I have seen "check your world" around here is when an Air Marshall was shooting IDPA. The SO said something about it and he something to the effect of it's how we are trained and I don't care what you think. He was very nice about it just blunt. He also used his duty gun and Gold Dot 357 sig rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repins1911 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Most of the classes taught by ex-operators (Kyle Lamb, Larry Vickers) from one service or another teach this. It has its place on the two way range especially when in close quarters. Just because a "target" goes down does not mean he is out of the fight. Speaking from experience as a retired infantryman most do not stay down with one or two hits from FMJ, even with good shot placement. Body armor is a reoccurring theme amongst the current crop of bad guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 A "tactical Ted". Everyone has their own motivation for shooting matches. Some like to incorporate their tactics. I find this behavior amusing, but would not pass judgement. If you find it amusing then you're passing judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) A "tactical Ted". Everyone has their own motivation for shooting matches. Some like to incorporate their tactics. I find this behavior amusing, but would not pass judgement. If you find it amusing then you're passing judgment. I disagree. An opinion does not necessarily require a judgment about the subject matter of the opinion. The opinion can just be a decision about how it will impact the individual forming the opinion. He said he found it amusing, not that it IS amusing per se. :-) Edited May 14, 2014 by lawboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 A "tactical Ted". Everyone has their own motivation for shooting matches. Some like to incorporate their tactics. I find this behavior amusing, but would not pass judgement.If you find it amusing then you're passing judgment. I disagree. An opinion does not necessarily require a judgment about the subject matter of the opinion. The opinion can just be a decision about how it will impact the individual forming the opinion. He said he found it amusing, not that it IS amusing per se.:-) I guess you go by law boy for a reason! That was pure legalese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I understand the reason for checking your surroundings before you put the gun away and I get that drilling it every time is how you make sure it will happen when it counts, I just get a laugh out of it when some guys finish shooting then very slowly pull the gun in then turn their head slowly one way and pause for several seconds before slowly turning their head the other way. if you are in a situation where you may be in danger from a unknown direction taking 10 seconds to look to the left (because you looked right first) may be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayohee Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I wouldn't make fun of anyone who did this at a match but when I see it while watching shooting videos at home I definitely chuckle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNlpnGaZx_Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player Wow..... Just wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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