SpeedRacer
Well-Known Member
I don't use that target (i use smaller ones because i am harder on myself), and i have also taken a class (1). I did realize how much i sucked after taken it but i did not walk away without learning anything either. Thats why i spend a lot of time at the range. I could go back and forth about training for the moment but the truth is that you hope that muscle memory kicks in whenever it happens instead of shitting yourself or panicing with that said i am not and in no way knocking anyone that trains for such matters i just perfer to spend my time with family that i know i enjoy instead of training for the "what if".
Even taking one class is a huge step in the right direction. I wasn't implying that you need to train constantly (not a bad idea though!), just saying that taking even one defensive shooting course is eye opening, brings weaknesses to the surface and gives you a foundation of things to practice that you will NEVER realize through static range shooting.
And I think it's silly to state that training prevents spending time with the family. Commiting to even one weekend of training a year is a great investment of time, and 16 hours is not exactly a huge sacrifice to increase your ability to protect yourself and loved ones.