In the interest of practical self-defense/practical shooting, what would be the best range to practice at? My range offers 25 yards and 50 yards (for handguns, that is) and I was curious as to which one would be more beneficial to training for real situations. Exclude the option of just doing both lol.
Now, I understand that most self-defense shootings take place from 3-10 yards. So obviously, 25 yards is a lot closer to that distance, and therefore should be much more practical to train at. BUUUT. Ever since I was younger, my dad has been making me shoot at 50 yards; his logic being that if I can put a 1 inch group on a target at 50 yards, I can literally be contemporary Robin Hood at 10.
So in short, should I train at the closest to realistic range of close quarter shootings (25 yards), or should I just keep perfecting my groups at the longest possible range to ensure a tight group in CQB?
The pistol I use at the range is a Beretta 92fs, if that makes any difference.
Anyway, thanks in advance!
Now, I understand that most self-defense shootings take place from 3-10 yards. So obviously, 25 yards is a lot closer to that distance, and therefore should be much more practical to train at. BUUUT. Ever since I was younger, my dad has been making me shoot at 50 yards; his logic being that if I can put a 1 inch group on a target at 50 yards, I can literally be contemporary Robin Hood at 10.
So in short, should I train at the closest to realistic range of close quarter shootings (25 yards), or should I just keep perfecting my groups at the longest possible range to ensure a tight group in CQB?
The pistol I use at the range is a Beretta 92fs, if that makes any difference.
Anyway, thanks in advance!