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Gun Control & RKBA

ileus

(15,396 posts)

2. This is why only practicing at 7 yards is foolish.

Reply to DonP (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 11:39 AM

Apr 2015

I used to only practice in the 7-10 yd range with my two EDC's. I now practice with my shield out to 25 yards with my typical range being 15-17 yards.

Remember....train, train, train.

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"Uber driver, licensed to carry gun, shoots gunman in Logan Square" - Chicago Tribune [View all] DonP Apr 2015 OP

According to the gun control extremists these things never happen!!! Lurks Often Apr 2015 #1

This is why only practicing at 7 yards is foolish. ileus Apr 2015 #2

3 out of 6 at 20+ yards ain't all that bad DonP Apr 2015 #4

This wasn't a NYC cop oneshooter Apr 2015 #5

:-) NT pablo_marmol Apr 2015 #6

This cannot be concidered a defensive gun use Optical.Catalyst Apr 2015 #3

But what if someone with a machine gun... NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #7