3 Guns "rules"
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I learnt a lot, and haven't shot anybody, or myself in the leg yet...
I was in the two courses, one with two other shooters, and the other with one. Super fun. The instructor put you through stress tests and watched how you perform through rigorous testing and repetition. We went through almost 1000 rounds in the one course alone. Highly recommended.
I'd probably do it again just for fun if I can guarantee the class would be that small.
Safely using a holster takes all of ten minutes instruction. Becoming proficient with drawing from the holster takes repetition and sound instruction. Lots to learn as far as technique and goes but the safety side is rather simple.
The BB course I got here in Victoria was great. we hit the range for almost 7 hours and with only 3 of us on course we got our monies worth in training.
But the day of class was the most boring and useless ch!t I ever had to do in my life
But the day of class was the most boring and useless ch!t I ever had to do in my life
The BB course I got here in Victoria was great. we hit the range for almost 7 hours and with only 3 of us on course we got our monies worth in training.
But the day of class was the most boring and useless ch!t I ever had to do in my life
Boat drivers's exam is up there for me.
So how many people did you shoot or how many of your appendages did you shoot prior the the training?
If you want to seek out training that is fine. The joke is people refusing to see this for what it is a money grab and some how necessary.
Shawn
I took a BB and I liked it. I recommend BB training to anyone getting into action shooting. There are things, like moving to the rear of stage (backwards) with a hot gun that, in my opinion take practice to master. The cost for error is high. Someone could get hurt or killed. I saw one guy shooting this summer who had a short rifle with a vertical hand grip who was so close to breaking 90. He was moving forward at a 45 degree angle. His rifle was so short and with the grip, made it very easy to break 90. When you're focus is on the sight, adrenaline is up, and worried about time, sometimes it is too easy to overlook safety; or even recognize that you are approaching being unsafe.
No, that will be fine. It's nice to see the Police actually shooting....
You don't need a BB to shoot 3-gun but you need to know how to handle your gun safely. It's usually a small group who shoots competitively and we usually notice the new guy but just mention your new and you'll get lots of help. We just want you to be safe and have fun, so you'll come back and shoot with us again
Go for it brother if they allow it ! I was one of the first cops in my area to do an IPSC match with my duty revolver. ( Early 1980's ). My kit was a handicap ! But I had a great time and was humbled by how good the other competitors were.
And I learned a lot. Always a good thing.
Still alive
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- Rainy mosquito infested part of BC
Lone Butte, BC, runs the Redneck 3Gun. They are an IPSC club but they don't require BB for their 3G match either.
Perhaps the name is misleading. There is more to a holster course than just holstering. Safe mag changes, opening and shooting through ports, avoiding breaking 90, avoiding sweeping yourself, clearing malfunctions, etc. won't be learned in ten minutes. If I've never seen you shoot, I'm going to feel a lot better knowing that someone has tried to teach you to be mindful of safety. Trial and error isn't the best way to learn somethings. Even if you don't shoot someone, an AD leaving a range means the range could get shut down. It's about due diligence.
We were shut down when an accidental discharge went over the berm when a shooter tried to clear a jam with his finger on the trigger. I have no idea how much practicing someone has done but I'd like to know that someone has been trained to avoid unsafe practices like that.
theycallmeike
CGN Regular
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- Surrey, BC
Abby Fish and Game / Abbotsford BC
Big boy rules
If you're new say so. we will coach you and make sure you shoot towards the back of the pack so you can learn from the rest of the squad
Big boy rules
If you're new say so. we will coach you and make sure you shoot towards the back of the pack so you can learn from the rest of the squad
Every person who I've seen or heard of shooting themselves at a match was a BB "certified" individual. The BB course won't teach you fundamentals over two days either as the main focus is BB rules not manual of arms. Loading your pistol safely does not require special training. Loading your pistol efficiently does. Clearing a stoppage takes some practice and proper instruction however without either the shooter is doing no harm if they mind the muzzle and keep their finger off the trigger while they fumble with the problem. The fundamental four rules of firearms handling are all that are needed regardless of what gun you're handling or what you're doing with that gun. Breaking 90 is a situational awareness exercise and cannot be taught(more fundamental four rule violations here). The duty of the RO is to prevent such occurrences and is why we have them. Theycallmeike posted the right answer, open your mouth and tell the RO you're new if you're unsure of what you're doing. Big boy rules also states that getting shot/injured is a possibility and a risk you must accept on an individual level. If you're not comfortable with that then don't engage in the shooting discipline. On a final note there is no such thing as an "AD" they are all NEGLIGENT DISCHARGES. Your range being shut down was a direct result of a violation of the fundamental four which has nothing to do with being BB "certified".
Ok, so if you haven't shot in a match that required a BB, you obviously have not shot an IPSC match. Pray tell then how you deem it to be 'rediculous and useless' if you've never been in on the course and haven't shot a match?
I can say that I'm on the side of the fence that thinks that safety training with a holster isn't rocket science, and basic knowledge/common sense type stuff that can be taught and learned quite easily.
I can also say that having taken the BB, they are in almost every case taught by very knowledgeable, experienced and committed shooters who will teach much more than just the basics of safety during the draw stroke and re-holstering of a pistol.
The safety aspect aside, If one is thinking of taking up action pistol shooting, by itself or in 3-gun, it is a good idea to pursue some form of training.
This is false. It's been ten years, but I'm pretty sure it is roughly half and half - fundamentals & drills and slightly less than half on rules and regs. of the sport.
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