Hi, nukevet. Glad that you qualified for Concealed Carry! Kimbers are sweet 'out-of-the-box' automatics. You also be pleased to know that the L.A. SWAT will finally be carrying accurized Kimber .45s in July, this year.
Posted by Red Ruffansore at June 21, 2003 08:24 PMNow you see what I meant awhile back when I discussed in one of the kid's posts why I was comfortable with a knife. Human reflex's are quick but you need to train and anticipate, and keep a reasonable distance.
I'm glad you passed, I'd trust you with a weapon. as should everybody else.
Congratulations Neal.
Posted by puggs at June 21, 2003 09:24 PMCongratulations, Doc!
Excellent choice on the tac classes.
And yes, 20ft isn't that far really. Which makes me wonder why policing agencies and DA's have an unspoken 7 meter rule.
The Weaver stance works good as a base to start from to learn the dynamics of recoil and what it takes to control the pistol. But things get strange when people do. One hand, weak hand, cover selection and use, lighting and other environmental distractions (ie being in your car) are variables that can work to make your defensive position change for the worse. Once you start practicing in odd situations they start to be less of a pain in the ass.
Definitely pratice and get comfortable with manuevering a pistol from the driver's seat. Believe me, it is a completely different animal (being 1. sitting, and 2. strapped in). Just don't scare the neighbors by doing it in the driveway.
The most fun though is when you start learning tacical finess. Making people move where you want them, learning what you can shoot through, etc.
Have fun doc.
Posted by analog kid at June 22, 2003 12:49 AMHey, congrats, Doc. That's a goal I have set for myself, but it'll be a while.
Posted by Mollbot at June 22, 2003 02:27 AM