Training a newbie

[zappadragon]

I am still somewhat of a newbie to guns but I enjoy them very much. I love going to the range and killing paper but want to get better groups and learn everything I can to get better. I know that I plan to get someone to train me but do not have the money to pay anyone right now. I am looking for a good book/website that would help teach me the fundamentals : stance, triger control, ect. Does anyone know where I can find this help I am loking for?

 

[Twycross]

'To Ride, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth', by Jeff Cooper

 

[Jungle Work]

No Second Place Winner by Bill Jordan and

http://www.righthook.com/combathgm-z.html

Remember, there is no substitute for good training and good practice.

Jungle Work

 

[zappadragon]

thanks I am going to have to check those out

 

[Dwight55]

Zappadragon, . . . you might also cast around your area for any local IDPA clubs or shoots that may be going on. (Thats short for International Defensive Pistol Association.)

I just went to one in Columbus, Ohio not long ago: cost for the evening was one box of ammo ($10), entry fee ($15), and one Tim Horton Coffee ($1.20).

Had two hours of good very, very, very, very, basic instructions. Gun handling techniques, . . . defensive manuevers, . . . defensive tactics, . . . trigger control, . . . different reloading scenarios, . . . body shots/head shots, . . . strong hand/weak hand. These were some of the topics covered, and got to shoot up a box of ammo.

I met some really good people, mostly CCW types, average Joes that just want to up their abilities some. Had a very pleasant evening, and I am mulling over whether or not I will join as it is really a stretch for my driving and commitment to it.

Anyway, . . . give them a look.

May God bless,
Dwight

 

[Jeff22]

Useful Reference Books for the Beginner

Check out the following. Note that they depict differences in stance, or how to manipulate different controls on the gun, or different ways to clear malfunctions. There is no one true way, there are many valid ways, and a good selection of books can show you variations and you can experiment and see what works for you and what doesn't.

THE FARNAM METHOD OF DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING
by John Farnam

THE OPERATOR'S TACTICAL PISTOL SHOOTING MANUAL
by Erik Lawrence

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF COMBAT HANDGUNNING
by Chuck Taylor (20+ years old but mostly still valid)

COMBAT HANDGUNNERY (4th edition)
by Chuck Taylor

COMBAT HANDGUNNERY (5th edition)
by Massad Ayoob

(actually, all the COMBAT HANDGUNNERY books have some interesting and useful content)

This should be enough to get you started . . .