Sounds like he had a shitty afternoon. Prayers for a speedy recovery, and hope that he has a new respect for the 4 rules of gun safety as a result.

 

 

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LMFAO!!

 

Does that happen a lot with Serpas? I've seen different threads that it has been a problem.

 

With some searching you'll find some issues with Serpas. There are some instructors who do not allow them in their classes for safety concerns.

 

The most classic video evidence of why Serpa's aren't a good idea if you don't maintain trigger finger discipline when drawing. (NSFW language)

 

I do respect this guy, though. He was filming this himself, for a training video. Rather than bury the evidence, recover and act like nothing happened......he posted it to YouTube as a "It CAN happen to you" training moment. Gotta give props to a guy that will publicize his own mistake to keep people safe.

 

I never knew that range was there til I saw it on the news. Looks like a nice one, need to befriend a deputy...

 

The two highest danger levels in firearms training is:

1. Un-holster a pistol
2. Re-holster a pistol

The person proforming any of these acts has no real room for error.

If the shooting sports with pistols has done anything, it has designed safe, effective, & efficient techniques.

When you disregard any of them crap like this happens.

 

The two highest danger levels in firearms training is:

1. Un-holster a pistol
2. Re-holster a pistol

The person proforming any of these acts has no real room for error.

If the shooting sports with pistols has done anything, it has designed safe, effective, & efficient techniques.

When you disregard any of them crap like this happens.

I guess negligent discharges can happen to about "anyone" including police officers and firearms instructors.

 

I understand LE might have a reason to reholster one handed or do it quickly, but I don't. Slow and careful.

 

Just like flying, take off and landing are the high danger times. No margin for error.

I don't see any people teaching proper draw technique. It seems to be assumed, like everyone is supposed to know what to do. Most people don't get any experience going from the holster, especially at a square range and I've never seen anyone teach a newbie in competition like IDPA. They just skip over that part, at least in my experience.

I was taught the Gunsite 5-point method and teach to others. It's foundational in its application from defense to competition. There are 5 discrete actions or checkpoints, but they flow into one smooth movement.

All of the classes I have taken have taught proper draw and re holstering. Its not a matter of people teaching it, instead its people not getting proper training...because they feel they don't need no stinking training. Most people shoot very little and then you have those who shoot a fair amount but not in an organized or controlled setting. They operate within their comfort zone and expect to perform the same way when the intensity and pace pick up. Unfortunately it doesn't work like that so some learn the hard way.

There's a reason re holstering is done off the clock in competitive settings.

 

Agreed. It gets back to the idea that men are born with innate gun skills or chainsaw skills for that matter.

 

Or driving, or sex, or...

 

You're thinking about my brother. I'm pretty solid with advanced techniques. I'm ready to move on to multiples opponets with force on force, real hands on training. You guys are only teaching theory and using simulations. I hear Ron Jeremy has a class. I may skip the team tactics though.

 

Well, if you are over just simulation, we could introduce you to "the basement"...