"Front sight Challenge" and IDPA
Between the closing of GPGC, and the arrival of our first child, I have all but stopped shooting. Still I try to get out when I can and in the mean time I read and review to try and maintain my mental training. Along those lines I have been DVR'ing episodes of "Front Sight Challenge". What I like the most about it is how so many people drop out because of mental failures or screwups with their equipment. Everyone who shows up is a great shot, but put them under pressure and things go bad pretty quick. There is a lot that can be learned by watching this show, I recommend it.
And it reminds me of IDPA. Put people and their gear under just a little pressure and the weaknesses really emerge. The last IDPA match I went to at GPGC was a great example. I had the same pistol I have carried since an LFI 2 class years ago, same holster, same gear - except I had some new mags. The first time I ejected a new mag with 5 rounds in it, the polymer base cracked when it hit the floor and the entire mag flew apart. I thought I had properly evaluated the mags, and I did for reliability, but not a drop test while full.
My point is that you constantly need to test yourself under pressure, and nothing will do that like a little friendly competition, IDPA style. Please make time to participate in such an event, you won't regret it.
Just a thought...
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