Cy Soto Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 When it comes to making time to practice dry fire, I am the king of procrastination and making up excuses! I know that without this crucial method of practice I will never make it past "B". So how do you folks tell yourself: "Turn off the TV, get up from that couch and march your butt down to the basement... Now, Embrace the Suck!**" ** Shamelessly stolen from SA Friday's signature line: Dry Firing and Practicing Sucks. Embrace the Suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLAZS Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 You need to make it important. If you don't have a goal then there is no reason to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 When it comes to making time to practice dry fire, I am the king of procrastination and making up excuses! I know that without this crucial method of practice I will never make it past "B". So how do you folks tell yourself: "Turn off the TV, get up from that couch and march your butt down to the basement... Now, Embrace the Suck!**"** Shamelessly stolen from SA Friday's signature line: Dry Firing and Practicing Sucks. Embrace the Suck. Looking at my last match results helps. I'd like to look for my name at match results starting at the top of the list and going down instead of a bottom to top approach. Practice, Practice, Practice over the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Come up with a schedule that works for you and stick to it. Changing up your dry fire routine is also a big help, don't keep practicing the same way every time. Also, don't overdue it. I find if I keep my routine short it is less of a chore. Of course I'm a lowley "C" shooter so every little bit helps. Oh, and I have a TV in the basement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I started doing a dryfire drill during TV commercials, that way I don't get bored. My man cave is right next to my TV room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Burwell Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a time that is set in stone 8:00pm I either dry fire or lift weights. The wife has gotten use to it so there is very little static anymore, every once in a while she will even remind me it is 8:00. I also found the range diary here helpful. When you know people are watching what you do it helps keep you motivated. (reminds me I need to get back to writing mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I will be the devils advocate........... I don't dry fire because it sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ask yourself why you don't want to dry fire. If you get an honest answer , work from there. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I dry fire while watching TV, but the cabinet the TV sits on has 5 knobs straight across like a plate rack, spaced 14" apart like a plate rack, its a lot like working out, its really not so bad once you get started, its just the getting started thats tough. trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_Sorah Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 DISCIPLINE BREEDS SUCCESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I will be the devils advocate........... I don't dry fire because it sucks But do you live fire more than twice a week? ...its really not so bad once you get started, its just the getting started thats tough. Amen Brother... AMEN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 It does not have to be a long dry fire session, 15min 4 days a week when I was dry firing. My goal this year was to do more live fire either practice or a local match which I did. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 You don't get to play on the forum until you get your dryfire in. No practice..... no chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee King Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Switch it up. I started putting targets around the house and making field courses just so I don't get sick of the same old "draw", "el pres", "2 reload 2" etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Cy Soto> Yes, I live fire either matches or practice 2+ times a week. But even then, how many draws & reloads do you really do in a live fire situation, especially during a match? I am not saying that Dry Fire isn't needed or that you can't benefit from doing it. You can. I am just trying to point out that I don't do ANY dry fire practice and it isn't crippling my match performance or slowing down my climb in classification. I do know that if a company made a blow back Airsoft in an EAA Witness Limited model, I would be a lot more inclined to dry fire practice because it would be a lot more like live fire practice. But no one makes a gas blow back airsoft pistol in my gun make and model. Shooting something onto a target and exposing yourself to a slide cycle will always more interesting and fun than pulling the trigger on an empty chamber where you just imagine where your hits go. Maybe look into getting an Airsoft gun for Dry Fire practice to make it more exciting to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Or have your lady motivate you....... No dry fire = No Nookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) How did that go ?? "Right now somewhere out there your competition is practicing" Edited October 8, 2009 by P.Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y. Koester Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Or have your lady motivate you....... No dry fire = No Nookie I would get more nookie if i did not dry fire! More of zero is still zero right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) I have a time that is set in stone 8:00pm I either dry fire or lift weights. I like your idea the most Dan. Thanks for the great idea. I'm going to work on some dryfire drills over the winter ...... work on cutting out wasted motions, do some mental and physical conditioning, and next year I plan on beating some of those GM's we are always watching with such amazement. (it can be done - they are human just like you and me) Edited October 8, 2009 by Chris Keen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 it's easy-kinda like throwing a dog a stick for a reward. my trick is no beer until gun is in the safe. gets done pretty easily that way. having said that, dry firing AFTER beer is not a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Steve Anderson talks about in his book, and in conversations with me, about pay value both short and long term. How important is it for you to improve your shooting skills? What is the pay value for becoming a better shooter? Track your progress in the short term in regards to club matches and personal time trials at the range...and in the long term with State, Area, and Nationals results. A great book that I would recommend to you (and Brian sells) is With Winning In Mind by Lanny Bassham. It will help you to set goals and keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Or have your lady motivate you....... No dry fire = No Nookie Ha, ha... I guess that would work since the Eight Amendment doesn't apply to this particular case (although it should). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Embracing the suck is all about self motivation. Pay no heed to the freak, big panda, who came to the game with way above average hand-eye coordination. We average humans have to pay our dues or not get where we want to be. I hated getting beat by Lizard. I love the guy, but my ego just couldn't take it. Then it was the next guy on the ladder. Then the next guy. You see shooters climbing the ladder, you see shooters that want to beat someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Cy, When I wanted to lose weight, I would watch nothing but cycling and UFC on the TV. I would carry my jump rope everywhere I went, and steal away to hike or run when I could. I would only eat half of whatever I wanted. In turn I lost weight without alot of grinding away, just a "light" commitment. This last while, I have been watching PB, Rocket2011, Chris Keen, and Ben Stoeger videos whenever I am at the computer. It has made me get excited about dryfire. Think about how your draws, transitions, reloads, and movement are. Are they where you want them to be? Focus about that all the time when you are just sitting around doing other things, like being on this stupid computer. That's right. I'm going out to dryfire right now...... JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Being an early riser, I dryfire in the mornings with a cup of coffee. I'm only good for about 15-20 minutes a day but I figure with component prices going up it's time well invested. I feel guilty now when I don't dryfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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