Overcoming obstacles
Obstacles are opportunities. Every time you come up against a problem it offers you an opportunity to improve. If you are reading this article, then there’s a better than average chance that you love rifle shooting. The recent Covid lockdown has imposed restrictions that for many may meant no shooting. Personally, I took this restriction as an opportunity to improve. I have long since learned the value of ‘dry fire’ practise. It was originally through pistol shooting that I was introduced to the notion and since then I have consistently seen the benefits to my riflecraft too.
So, what extra stuff do you need to do this training? Nothing, but there are tools that can add to the experience. I have used simulators and cinemas, paint rounds and blanks, video and diagnostic tools but to honest you don’t “need” any of that. What you do need is some imagination plus a little time and discipline. In this two-part article we will look at the different aspects of practice that can be done to improve your skills without ever firing a shot.
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