Are you aware of the seven fundamentals that assist you in shooting accurately and consistently? I've recently taken a Basic Firearms Course (offered by www.safeorsorry.net and they're running a special!) and found out a few things I've haven't learned through hands-on training. Safe or Sorry, LLC offer online courses at a great price. I know, it feels like I'm advertising...but I wholeheartedly believe in this company.
Anyway, back on track...
The 7 Fundamentals of Marksmanship
-Sight Alignment: The relationship between the front sight and the rear sight. Focus on the front sight when you're preparing to shoot a target.
-Sight Picture: The relationship between the front sight, the rear sight, and the target.
-Trigger Control: The ability to manage the trigger in a manner that will keep the firearm aligned and give you a greater chance of accuracy. You need to be able to pull the trigger in a consistently way so that at the last minute, the gun isn't redirected to another area.
-Grip: If your grip is incorrect, very few things will go right. Many times, I've heard that you push the gun toward the target with your dominant hand (trigger hand) and pull it to keep is enforced with the assisting hand.
-Stance: Do NOT stand completely facing the target. Your feet need to be 45 degrees to the target. It is very easy to lose your balance when shooting firearms with the incorrect stance.
-Follow Through: No one wants to look silly shooting and not being able to handle the firearm following the shot. Once the shot is made, you should still be in your stance with your eyes still fixed on the front sight. This is very important when shooting a semi-automatic handgun.
Throughout time, we will keep refreshing on the fundamentals. The best way to prevent injuries and embarrassment is to practice the basics. We'll talk about this again later. It's deals with muscle memory!
Next post will contain various exercises to improve your muscle strength and stability to shoot.
Happy shooting ladies!
