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  • TheSpark

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    Two words: Keep finger off trigger.

    Oh wait, guess that is four. Still, easy enough to learn.
     

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    Two words: Keep finger off trigger.

    Oh wait, guess that is four. Still, easy enough to learn.

    Yes and no. Easy to learn with some diligence, much harder to practice under stress. I've seen two trigger finger ND's in classes from folks who weren't necessarily newbies to carrying and shooting.
     

    ChalupaCabras

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    That's because carrying a gun at Wal-Mart and shooting causal paper have nothing to do with combat performance. They are no substitute for training - they aren't even a work up to training.

    Too many people think they are ready because they own a Glock, a super tuck, and plink 50 rounds at a square range once a month. I do not believe that is sufficient.
     
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    AndersonIN

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    That's because carrying a gun at Wal-Mart and shooting causal paper have nothing to do with combat performance. They are no substitute for training - they aren't even a work up to training.

    Too many people think they are ready because they own a Glock, a super tuck, and plink 50 rounds at a square range once a month. I do not believe that is sufficient.

    So are you suggesting that people that don't meet your training regiment shouldn't be allowed to carry? Just asking??
     

    Que

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    It's a really good article and I'm glad someone corrects people who do this.

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    eric001

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    It's a really good article and I'm glad someone corrects people who do this.

    Blame the stretch pants for the 2-handed approach. (Not arguing cringe-worthiness in the least.)

    And while I'm at it, I blame the photographer for not zooming out.
     

    looney2ns

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    That's because carrying a gun at Wal-Mart and shooting causal paper have nothing to do with combat performance. They are no substitute for training - they aren't even a work up to training.

    Too many people think they are ready because they own a Glock, a super tuck, and plink 50 rounds at a square range once a month. I do not believe that is sufficient.

    That's more then likely only once per year.
     

    JetGirl

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    Blame the stretch pants for the 2-handed approach.
    ReDONKulous.
    What a horrible photo example.
    That holster isn't attached to ANYthing. The belt clip is on the outside under her hand, for gawd's sake.
    Don't tell me it's a mag pouch. And don't say the holster is affixed by belt loop slots, because those type of pants don't HAVE belt loops...
    What a great example of "If we put a photo up, people will accept anything as 'real'." BRAVO SIERRA.
     

    bwframe

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    Blame the stretch pants for the 2-handed approach. (Not arguing cringe-worthiness in the least.)

    And while I'm at it, I blame the photographer for not zooming out.

    That might be a tight skirt. Still nothing a good gun belt and kydex holster couldn't fix.
     

    bwframe

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    ReDONKulous.
    What a horrible photo example.
    That holster isn't attached to ANYthing. The belt clip is on the outside under her hand, for gawd's sake.
    Don't tell me it's a mag pouch. And don't say the holster is affixed by belt loop slots, because those type of pants don't HAVE belt loops...
    What a great example of "If we put a photo up, people will accept anything as 'real'." BRAVO SIERRA.

    Could be worse and this is the real thing:

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    JetGirl

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    this is the real thing:
    I'm aware of the existence of the FlashBang holster...
    What I'm talking about is the whole obvious, "Hold this holster like this here and pretend like you're drawing a gun from it" bit.
    It's imbecilic. And that's being GENEROUS. What intended audience are they trying to fool?
     

    Que

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    Blame the stretch pants for the 2-handed approach. (Not arguing cringe-worthiness in the least.)

    And while I'm at it, I blame the photographer for not zooming out.

    The picture is representative of what I've seen at the range and in training courses; I've seen men and women do it. Yeah, most times it was because of inappropriate/ineffective equipment, but it was still a learned practice.
     

    in625shooter

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    I have to point out, he shot himself with a 45 ACP and was not thrown back 10 feet or did it cause him to spontaneously com-bust. Just sayin!
     

    bwframe

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    The picture is representative of what I've seen at the range and in training courses; I've seen men and women do it. Yeah, most times it was because of inappropriate/ineffective equipment, but it was still a learned practice.

    This gets done a lot. Because of bad gear folks start out pointing their guns at themselves every time the draw or holster.
    We both know this is a tough task to break folks of when you are in charge of making sure they DON'T point their guns at themselves.
     

    Vigilant

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    If she were to obtain a proper grip on the pistol before pulling it, with her currnent trigger finger discipline, there would be NO WAY to discharge the firearm!
     

    Fire Lord

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    There's a gun in the photo?
    :laugh:
    My wife called the bs the second she saw the pic!

    Here's a tip. Practice makes perfect. Practice drawing and holstering with your piece unloaded. Do it till it's automatic. Then do it on command. When your "not" ready. Kinda need help with that part though.
     

    Que

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    Okay, what about the photographs of the injuries? I think the author is trying to get us to think about learning to not shoot ourselves by training and wearing proper equipment. Some people get upset when the T-word is brought up, but it is important.
     
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