NRA Basic Pistol Course
Dorinda and I took the NRA Basic Pistol Course this past weekend. Its a 2 day class at Target World taught by local PA Game Commission officer Bryan O'Pella. First day was classroom only with basics on pistol safety, nomenclature, storage, cleaning, and shooting fundamentals. I'm not ashamed to admit I learned a few things even with many years of shooting. Dorinda even scored better on the test than I did LOL (98 vs 96)- however I did shoot better.
Monday nite was range time for 2 hours. I shot both my Ruger Speed Six .357 (using .38 SPL) and my S&W 9mm semiauto. We rented a S&W .22 revolver for Dorinda. They started us out at 5 yds and we put 10 rounds into a target, then progressively moved to 10-15-20, then back to 5. The object was that as we shoot farther we get steadier, so when we move back to 5yds the target seems really close and our aim improves.
2 things I learned- #1 if you have a round that doesnt fire when you pull the trigger, you may have a hangfire and should keep the gun pointed at the target for 20 seconds in case the round goes off. #2 that even though I am right handed, I am left eye dominant. Focus on a small object about 20 feet away, make a circle with your index finger and thumb of both hands and move your hands close to your face while still focusing on the object. Whichever eye your circle ends up at is your dominant eye. When aiming a pistol you should have both eyes open focusing on the barrel sight and your target.
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The class sounds really cool. I just looked up where I could take this same class in TX and there are only 4 instructors that teach it in the whole state! I checked PA and there are 31... What's up with that???
Oh, well, I guess the main point of me saying that is that those 4 instructors are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area which is 5 hours away.
Yeah, Texas you would think would have more. Oh well- take it when you come back to PA again!
Did you know if you get pulled over in Texas and are carrying that you must inform the cop?
http://www.packing.org/state/texas/#statenote
Yeah, if you have the concealed carry permit you have to inform him. If you don't have the permit, it's best not to say anything b/c you'll be screwed either way! From most folks have said, the cops are really cool when you tell them that you're carrying b/c that means you've passed an extensive background check already and most likely pose no threat to them at all.
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