Range Time

Everyday hundreds of thousands of Americans load their pistols and strap them to their waist before they leave the house for the day. In most States these people are licensed through the local sheriff and in some States these people simply have the ability because of their residency. Of course, some of these people are carrying their weapons illegally which can lead to a huge danger to others.

Pistol licensing is an enormous issue in today’s politics but that is not the topic of this discussion. The most important fact is the user’s ability to safely handle a weapon. You can perform all of the background and reference checks you want but if someone is not properly trained to employ a firearm they are going to hurt someone, perhaps unintentionally. Passing a simple shooting test one time is not the answer either. The only way to maintain proficiency with a firearm is continuous training. Carrying a firearm is a tremendous responsibility. One who desires to take on such responsibility must take the proper steps to prepare for the few seconds that it will all actually count.

Training is not only a must it can be a lot of fun. Talk to your local gun range, maybe they offer training sessions. Working with an experienced professional can improve your abilities and ensure you practice in a safe manner. They will know drills that can prepare you for the stressful and unpredictable situation that you will find yourself in if you ever need to fire a weapon in public. These experiences are priceless when the time that your skills are demanded arrives.

Call a shooting range to schedule a lesson or reserve a block of time. Remember that a real life situation where you stand in a proper stance with an already drawn pistol will probably never happen. You have to train the way you fight. If you carry an inside the waist holster in a suit, you need to go to the range in a suit. You can also perform a lot of dry-fire exercises in your own home which saves a lot of money on range time and ammunition but at some point you have to put it all together.

For a recommendation on ranges or training methods contact Dominion Group Inc. via email info@dominionsecure.com or call 516.554.9823.