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I still like the idea of having people do a refresher every now and then. Call me paranoid, but I'd rather not have people out there CCing with little to no training.

I read an article a while back, I can't find it now, where most gun owners shoot less than 6 rounds per year. If you are CCing and not regularly training then well ... you are screwed.

When you go to the range and stress is non-existent, your worst shot will probably be your best shot in a self defense scenario. Your hands will be shaking. You wont be standing perfectly still and neither will your target. You won't have the time to get a good sight picture. No closing one eye, lining it up and taking a deep breath while you slowly pull the trigger back.

It will be a scary, quick, down and dirty. Practice, Practice, Practice else you are endangering others as well as yourself.

Accidents happen when we don't train and aren't diligent in everything we do.
"I'm the only one professional enough, in this room, to carry this Glock 40 ..." BAM - Lee Paige, 2004
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Posted by Geauxtiga

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Posted on 5/31/13 at 5:20 pm to drhuggybear

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drhuggybear
I read an article a while back, I can't find it now, where most gun owners shoot less than 6 rounds per year. If you are CCing and not regularly training then well ... you are screwed.

Hardly. There have recently been women killing intruders in their homes. One with a .22. The training is 36 shots. Per the article, "Live range fire shall include 12 rounds each at six feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds."

Hardly significant imo.

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When you go to the range and stress is non-existent, your worst shot will probably be your best shot in a self defense scenario. Your hands will be shaking. You wont be standing perfectly still and neither will your target. You won't have the time to get a good sight picture. No closing one eye, lining it up and taking a deep breath while you slowly pull the trigger back.

What you say here kinda shoots yourself in the foot, so-to-speak.