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Post by cowpie on Jun 17, 2015 0:07:11 GMT
How about talking about Dry-Practice?
Or
How to practice using your firearm w/out any ammunition.
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Post by Bella on Jun 17, 2015 13:57:03 GMT
What is dry practice? I just started getting into guns myself. Would love to get to training with some folks who been around firearms.
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Post by cowpie on Jun 21, 2015 15:20:59 GMT
What is dry practice? I just started getting into guns myself. Would love to get to training with some folks who been around firearms. Dry practice is:getting familiar with your gun w/out ammunition. (stressing the fact that there is NO ammunition anywhere near where you do your practicing)Just like, by repetition we learn to do things without thinking or even looking, like tying shoelaces or buckling your seat belt these become things that are done w/out thinking. But just like learning to tie your shoes, learning how to handle a firearm can be acquired through structured repetition. Repeating over and over (with an empty gun) things like grip (how you hold your gun), stance, focusing on the front sight & trigger press. Nicky's got an EXCELLENT Dry Practice video on You Tube, where she demonstrates how to clear 3 different types of handgun malfunctions. We actually met Nicky on Facebook through a place that does firearm training called Front Sight. From the Front sight materials and training we learned that dry practice is the best way to improve your skill level without spending money on ammunition or having to drive to the range. |
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Post by cowpie on Jun 21, 2015 15:23:55 GMT
Welcome to your new forum! Please be respectful and keep it all professional when expressing your comments and concerns. Thank You! Admin Hey Nicky, could you post the link of your You Tube video of clearing malfunctions. I think that i'd be a good addition to our dry practice thread that's starting. |
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Post by Admin on Jun 22, 2015 16:27:28 GMT
What is dry practice? I just started getting into guns myself. Would love to get to training with some folks who been around firearms. Dry practice is:getting familiar with your gun w/out ammunition. (stressing the fact that there is NO ammunition anywhere near where you do your practicing)Just like, by repetition we learn to do things without thinking or even looking, like tying shoelaces or buckling your seat belt these become things that are done w/out thinking. But just like learning to tie your shoes, learning how to handle a firearm can be acquired through structured repetition. Repeating over and over (with an empty gun) things like grip (how you hold your gun), stance, focusing on the front sight & trigger press. Nicky's got an EXCELLENT Dry Practice video on You Tube, where she demonstrates how to clear 3 different types of handgun malfunctions. We actually met Nicky on Facebook through a place that does firearm training called Front Sight. From the Front sight materials and training we learned that dry practice is the best way to improve your skill level without spending money on ammunition or having to drive to the range. Thank you Bella for your question! and yes CowPie did a great job in explaining  CowPie is on point on the Structured Repetition. as we call it in firearms community building "Muscle Memory". this can greatly achieved by effective perfect Dry Practice. Effective and affordable here's the requested video: Hope this helps. More videos are to come ... (just need Sponsor !  ) Please feel free to ask, comment, reply, post any of your feedback! Keep them coming folks ... xo |
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Post by Admin on Jun 22, 2015 16:55:54 GMT
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Post by Max on Jun 23, 2015 0:53:07 GMT
Cool !
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Post by cowpie on Jun 25, 2015 22:18:21 GMT
Dry practice is:getting familiar with your gun w/out ammunition. (stressing the fact that there is NO ammunition anywhere near where you do your practicing)Just like, by repetition we learn to do things without thinking or even looking, like tying shoelaces or buckling your seat belt these become things that are done w/out thinking. But just like learning to tie your shoes, learning how to handle a firearm can be acquired through structured repetition. Repeating over and over (with an empty gun) things like grip (how you hold your gun), stance, focusing on the front sight & trigger press. Nicky's got an EXCELLENT Dry Practice video on You Tube, where she demonstrates how to clear 3 different types of handgun malfunctions. We actually met Nicky on Facebook through a place that does firearm training called Front Sight. From the Front sight materials and training we learned that dry practice is the best way to improve your skill level without spending money on ammunition or having to drive to the range. Thank you Bella for your question! and yes CowPie did a great job in explaining CowPie is on point on the Structured Repetition. as we call it in firearms community building "Muscle Memory". this can greatly achieved by effective perfect Dry Practice. Effective and affordable here's the requested video: Hope this helps. More videos are to come ... (just need Sponsor ! ) Please feel free to ask, comment, reply, post any of your feedback! Keep them coming folks ... xo |
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Post by cowpie on Jun 25, 2015 22:29:52 GMT
Thanks Nicky for the video.
Bella, the first time that I saw this video I though that I could never be that fast. But with more and more dry practice I can see it beginning to happen.
Slow is smooth, smooth (becomes) fast, with practice.
ALSO
The Four Rules
1. Treat every gun as if it was loaded.
2. Never point your gun at anything you're not willing to destroy.
3. Always keep your finger off the trigger until your sight are on target and you've made the decision to shoot.
4. Be sure of you target and what is beyond it.
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Post by cowpie on Jul 7, 2015 14:14:44 GMT
My wife and I got a dry practice app. (it wasn't cheap $99) from www.drypractice.com but it helps us to focus on developing that muscle memory. We've made our play room into a dry practice area. I'll post some pictures soon. There are some pretty good and FREE You Tube videos that will walk you though some Dry Practice routines. Just REMEBER No ammunition anywhere near your dry practice! |
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Post by cowpie on Jul 16, 2015 1:41:31 GMT
We had a time of dry practice tonight, tomorrow we're going to our local range. At the range we won't be allowed to do most of our dry practice practicing, like, drawing from a holster, moving, turning. But shooting real bullets is always fun as is putting holes in paper.
Slow is smooth
smooth is fast.
Focus on the front sight.
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Post by cowpie on Jul 22, 2015 23:25:57 GMT
Turns out we never made it to the range that night. BUT we just got back tonight AND I'm finally comfortable w/my Sig Double Action Only.
I've had the gun for a couple of years and put at least 2,000 9mm and 5 or 6 hundred .40 through it but it's always be a struggle for me to hit consistently with it.
NOW, after months of dry practice I was comfortable and consistent in my hits with real bullets.
Yay for dry practice paying off!
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