In keeping it rowdy, the void is now being filled with competitive pistol shooting. Primarily what is called "IDPA", or in other words a shooting competition based on defensive scenarios and tactics with a pistol. Not just running and gunning in the open but a little more strict about cover, concealment and such. Primarily shot with a production gun, not a "race" gun.
I've really been enjoying it. I grew up with guns and hunting and such but nothing ever 'tactical' or 'practical'. Anything like that I learned from friends in the teams or groups and while in Iraq. Obviously that means I have quite a bit to learn to move from middle of the pack to competing for podiums. And you know I am in it for the win!
While at one of my very first shoots I ran into some guys who knew what they were doing and were great at helping me. Low and behold they run a shooting academy! What luck to make friends with these folks! As part of my enthusiasm and past experience in other sports the best way to get better is to upgrade the human component as much as possible before dumping tons of cash on hardware. Whatever the sport.
Having had professional instruction in motorcycle racing, car racing, snowboarding, mountain biking, surfing, photography and jiu jitsu I feel I am qualified to rate schools and instructors I attend for all my interests and sports.
With that in mind here is my review and impression of Aegis Academy. If you want to just check it out yourself, their website is HERE. I know Aegis Academy also has a presence on Twitter, Youtube and Facebook, so check 'em out.
I attended their most basic class at Pat's invitation. We spent an hour in the classroom covering all the requisite basics. Safety. Operation. Range commands. Stance and sight picture. All the initial information anyone would need to begin a safe and knowledgeable introduction to guns.
We then moved to the range where through all the other instructors we were introduced to the pistols, rifles and shotguns we'd be shooting that afternoon. What a great thing, to be able to shoot so many different guns in the same afternoon! A great overview for someone with either none or only basic knowledge of firearms. Or if you're like me and you have an intermediate level of use and familiarization with firearms you realize just how much you actually have to learn!
Pat and his instructors know it! They will get the foundation of accurate shooting, trigger control, dialed to the very best it can be. They have the experience, personality and teaching ability to make anyone a better shot. I am already planning how to continue increasing my skillset through learning and training with the guys at Aegis Academy. If you have any interest at all in being a better shooter or the best around, I strongly feel you can do no better than Aegis Academy.
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