Training to fight rather than training to shoot

I'm a big proponent on practicing things that are practical. Do I still "shoot groups" at my outdoor range? Sure. I want to be familiar and accurate with my weapon. But I also practice shooting one handed, shooting close range without fully raising the gun, shooting on a retreat, point and shoot, etc. At 3 yards, I can retreat to the side and put several shots COM in a target without raising my gun up to use my sights while moving.

I hope if it ever comes down to it, that I'd have time to draw, stance, etc. But if not, I'd like to have some "non target experience" to go with it. I allude it to a basketball player. Does a basketball player need to be able to hit a "catch, sqaure and shoot" shot? Yes. Does he need to be able to hit an off-balanced, hand in his face, leaning jumper as well? Yes.
 
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