Hello all,
Thought I’d start off my first post with a handgun training article.
http://www.usshootingacademy.com/content.aspx?id=26
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My former boss works there…Phil Strader.
Is this E. Lund?
Yep.
Been over on the other AR forum for a while, but I’ve been lurking over here a bit and I like the better attitudes over here so I decided to jump in.
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Welcome man and stay awhile!
Excellent article, Erik! The number of people who assume they’ll never possibly need a pistol beyond 25yd (or 10yd or 5’) amazes me.
And welcome to the site. About damn time! 
Thanks for the warm welcome!
I luv you guys!
That was a great article. Really makes you think…do I really have the skills that I should???
Welcome to the board!!
~D
Erik,
I really liked this line in regard to controlling deviation when the target is further away:
Other than distance, the only change is the intensity with which we apply the fundamentals.
Good Stuff.
While you’re here: I enjoyed working with the USSA guys on the during the TBD taping last week. Your facility and personnel are top notch.
-RJP
An interesting, thought-provoking article. Thank you for your post, and welcome.
The first time I read about LAV’s “walk-back” drills, I wondered briefly about their use. Your article reinforces that learning. It’s a very good confidence builder. As you said “If I can make a 100-yard shot…”
And as far as skills are concerned - “Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.” 
Confidence builder is right - also dispels stupid myths like “you can’t hit anything with an AK”…
That yes, and Grant and I both proved that 10" SBRs and T1s at the 2008 mods/staff class that good shooters can make hits out as far as 16"+ guns and further depending on the skill of the shooter.
That is a stone-cold fact.
I would be much more worried about Pat Rogers armed with a bent paperclip and a stern look, than the average thug with a high-capacity firearm.
It’s all about the skills. I finished re-reading Paul Howe’s book a few days ago. I’m glad I did, as it hammered some things home again. Like many of you say, it’s about relentlessly applying the fundamentals, correctly and efficiently.
Sorry for the thread-jack…
Hey, no problem.
It was a good drift.
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