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Practical Combat Pistol Shooting Can Be Done |
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Glen Jackson |
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Practical combat pistol shooting is known as an act of martial arts. The use of handguns as a self-defense weapon are involved. Combat pistol shooting is also practiced for sport as well. The rules of action shooting are based on the combat pistol technique, that take the place of many combat circumstances. Combat pistol shooting was first seen in the early 19th century. During WWII, training practices involved the techniques of combat pistol practice. Practical combat shooting has lived on in modern shooting practices. The International Practical Shooting Confederation is responsible for the modern age of combat shooting techniques. There is also a combat pistol training academy called "Gunsite". Jeff Cooper is the person responsible for IPSC and his combat techniques have become known as "The Modern Technique". The methods used during WWII and Jeff Cooper’s techniques have been argued about for many years.
The most common technique in combat pistol is that two shots are aimed on one target. This type of technique is most widely seen in police or military training. For this type of shot, the idea is enforced that the shooter should not assume that the first shot will harm the opponent. Both shots are fired rapidly to increase the chances of damage being done on the enemy. This combat technique is known as "double tap" or "hammer" shots. Depending on person, each term could be used slightly different. With a double tap, the shooter is aiming for the first shot twice. The shooter keeps the gun aimed at the first shot the entire time to ensure that the target will be harmed. A hammer shot is technically the same as a double tap, however, the shooter does not visually look for the target the second time. Once the gun is back in place from the first shot, the shooter immediately fires the gun again without a second look. During competitions, a double tap is more widely used among shooters so that they can gain more points for accuracy.
The targets used in combat shooting vary. Many prefer targets that move when they are hit, also known as reactive targets. With reactive targets, the first shot may not be enough to knock the target down. The shooter has to come back and fire at the target again. There are usually several targets placed at regular intervals across the area. There is usually a cover for the shooter as well, such as walls or windows. During certain combat competitions, there will be points deducted if the shooter reveals too much of their body to the target. They have to use the walls or windows as a shield.
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