JimmyZip Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Just got back to shooting this year. Built a target batch of USPSA target stands and A-zone size steel plates. My middle daughter asked me to come along and learn to run and gun. So I have started coaching her on the basics of draw, trigger control, front sight focus, movement. Range time has become longer and more productive than when I am alone. She has a great attitude and strong accuracy. I can give her suggestions and she lets me know if she is seeing what she needs to or not. I wonder if my Dad enjoyed this as much as I do? This is really helping me with my shooting skills too. What a great way to spend time with your kids. I’m seeing my times and accuracy improve even though I am actually shooting a little less each session but more range time overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Agree on that. I have my 3 sons under my instructions now and i think im seeing some of my techniques in different lights that i tend to improve on them in subtle ways. Even my dry fires changed for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herk308 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 "To teach is to learn twice." - Joseph Joubert I started teaching classes about five years ago and it really forced me to think about exactly how I do various techniques, which makes me do them better. I don't have kids but just teaching other adults has been fun for me and watching someone improve right before my eyes is a great feeling; I know I've made a positive difference in someone's life if I've helped them learn something they never knew before and might never have known otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merldizzle Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I like when discussing/teaching concepts with folks because sometimes you have to be adaptive in how you articulate something and it helps reinforce your understanding to be able to do that. Learned the same thing in scouting. We would have to complete requirements for ranks and badges, but then as you progressed you essentially had to teach and lead others and that forces not only a check for understanding but often times you get another perspective that can lead to deeper understanding for you even as the leader/instructor. Plus the best part of the other posts in this thread and OP post is parents spending time with their child/children, educating them about 2a and firearm safety (sucks most kids are taught about firearms negatively thanks to the media/tv/school/etc I’ll stop there to not get political), and I salute you all for being doing actual parenting, period. I’m thankful my dad educated me early, along with Eddie Eagle/NRA kids stuff, 10 commandments of firearms safety, Boy Scouts, and so on. anyway, great post! other cool thing to go with the teaching one another is training. Local guy runs practice days where he gets a squad of people together and breaks down a uspsa stage and everyone runs it but they also take time to discuss strategies, techniques, safety, etc. might be good for other folks to try in their area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlandoech Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) I think teaching the kids is enjoyable, with the bi-product being you learning more. I recently took my nephew out to shoot and learn some stuff, was enjoyable. My soon to be 16 yr old daughter no longer wants to shoot with me lol. Edited September 21, 2022 by Orlandoech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, Orlandoech said: I think teaching the kids is enjoyable, with the bi-product being you learning more. Someone has something to sell. Almost there. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlandoech Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, Racinready300ex said: Someone has something to sell. Almost there. lol ??? Actually I dont at the moment....??? Bored at work more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, Orlandoech said: ??? Actually I dont at the moment....??? Bored at work more so. It just looks sus when the current activity is just you bumping old stuff and you happen to be just shy of 50 posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlandoech Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Racinready300ex said: It just looks sus when the current activity is just you bumping old stuff and you happen to be just shy of 50 posts. Totally understood, but when I get 50 posts, and dont posts anything for sale you'll notice lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theautobahn Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 This is a thing I first experienced when I was into martial arts as a young person and it's carried over into shooting as an old man. My favorite students are the ones that ask "why" a lot - and sometimes I stop and scratch my head and don't have a good answer other than "because that's the way I was taught / have always done it," which we all know is a crap reason. So I'm forced to reevaluate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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