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Carry and you shoot how often?

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#1 ·
I was wondering how often you shoot your EDC. Not all your shooting just that EDC piece.

Reason: A buddy pocket carries his Taurus 2" revolver and it is so out of time that it will not shoot. Luckily I mentioned that he shoot fire 5 or 10 rounds just to stay familiar with it. He shoots all his range toys why not test fire your EDC?
 
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#29 ·
Reason: A buddy pocket carries his Taurus 2" revolver and it is so out of time that it will not shoot ...

... why not test fire your EDC?
My buddy builds ARs and is on the range all the time shooting his fun projects. But I could not believe he never shoots his EDC.
 
#30 ·
I used to shoot a lot back when I was shooting IDPA. Now I at least shoot the monthly USPSA match and come in between 50 and 60 percent of the top shooter. I try to get out to my friends place, or the local outdoor range, once a month if it's not blazing hot, windy, or cold. I have shot so much over the last 47 years it's like riding a bike. Of course arthritis makes a long session or a session shooting the heavies discomforting. I have no doubts about getting the job done if need be.
 
#31 · (Edited)
... Of course arthritis makes a long session or a session shooting the heavies discomforting. I have no doubts about getting the job done if need be.
Not everyone really appreciates the difference between trying to constantly maintain a "razor edge", versus an acceptable "cutting edge". ;)

The normal ravages of age eventually come to everyone who lives long enough, but that doesn't mean a lifetime's properly acquired and practiced foundation skillset can't be put to practical use, even if someone may be at less than "prime of life" or "razor sharp" condition.

Once someone has properly and successfully done many thousands of smooth and sure draw-strokes & presentations and proper trigger presses, over the course of their life, it can still present a formidable advantage when things may get fast and fuzzy.

Lots of less experienced and practiced shooters who may carry guns for defensive purpose (whether professionally or as private citizens) may still be at that point where unexpected fumbling occurs unless they can get in their stance and "prepare" themselves to "engage" a threat. Having to go through the real-world OODA Loop process can further put them off their "game" in actual surprise conditions, too.
 
#32 ·
I go the the range once per week. I spend at least 1 hr with my EDC guns (G26, S&W 442) and another hour with one other caliber. I rotate through all of my hand gun calibers bringing a different one each week.

I also feel it is important to train with my EDC weapon once per month. We run through many different scenarios that we may find ourselves getting into. All of this is designed to help & keep us aware of our surrounding.
 
#39 ·
... I live close to an indoor range however it starts to add up when it costs $15/hr whether I'm shooting 50 or 500rds so I try to make it worth it.
After I retired I had to pay for range time and the local indoor place is $16/hr but they only charge me $16 even if I spend the whole afternoon there. If I bring the wife they charge me $24. The annual membership is $250 but that requires 16 visits to break even and annually I go there 12 times.
 
#38 ·
Very rarely - not even every year.

But I shoot about 3k/month from 9mm Glocks, and every time I shoot one of my carry guns, the mechanics transfer right over. I do manipulate my carry guns dry from time to time, though.

A lot of shooting skill, especially competitive shooting, is about being able to visualize specifically how mechanics will play out, and then execute them precisely that way. It's important to be able to understand how much effort you can put into an operation without overdoing it, and then not overdo it under stress.
 
#40 ·
Quarterly, certainly not enough.

I've got some other interests that consume time and money, and range time and ammo are not cheap.

I am shocked my snubbie marksmanship remains solid.

This will change as I begin reloading .38 Special and pursuing IDPA
 
#41 ·
I dry fire every day.

I get to the range about once a month or so for around 100 rounds. A little more in the summer...less in the winter. Live fire basically confirms I haven't allowed any problems to creep in since the last time I was at the range.

Once you know how to shoot, maintaining a good level of skill doesn't require a lot of rounds down range if you expend them wisely.

Regards,
Happyguy :)
 
#43 ·
I too am fortunate to live on a farm where I can shoot whenever I want. I do practice with rifles occasionally but mostly I use handguns, perhaps about 50 rounds per week with some sessions around 100 shots.
 
#44 ·
I do dry fire a little every day, dry drills once a week, live fire practice twice a month, as well as, competition 1-2 times a month....if all goes well.
 
#47 ·
I probably average every 2 weeks. I try to make it to IDPA at least once each month, and I usually shoot somewhere else at least once a month. Some months I only shoot once or none, and other months I shoot 3, 4, 5 times. Just depends on what else is going on.

Most of my shooting is done with my primary carry gun.
 
#48 ·
Shoot at least once a week at the private gun club or here at the house. Just now starting to my range here at the house set up so I dont have to go anywhere. Just need to get some rain barrels for obstacles and some barricades.
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Shoot will all types of guns but mainly my carry guns.
 
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