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Shoot While Moving vs. Move Then Shoot
- Thread starter Mike H.
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HayesGreener
Ronin
Moving re-sets your opponent's clock in the OODA Loop, moving to cover is even better.
pistolgrips
Alpha
A good drill to help develop shooting while *moving* skills:
Set up any number of barrels (preferably), cones-any obstacle- in a fairly straight line about six feet apart and a target or two down range. Begin slowly / at a comfortable pace, weaving in and out around each barrel while placing a round on target as you move around each barrel. Keep your weapon on sight / on target as you move. It helps develop balance, footwork, and speed and hits on target. It also helps to avoid a bad habit of moving *only* in a straight line (which is a common and acceptable way to begin learning.)
As you develop your skills you can incorporate using the barrels for shooting behind cover, multiple threats down range, practicing combat (and administrative) reloads in the moment and anything your imagination might see, eventually including moving/shooting both strong and weak hand only.
Just drills that I have been taught in various tactical courses over the years that helped me a great deal. Moving and shooting is a deteriorating skill so practice as often as you can.
Set up any number of barrels (preferably), cones-any obstacle- in a fairly straight line about six feet apart and a target or two down range. Begin slowly / at a comfortable pace, weaving in and out around each barrel while placing a round on target as you move around each barrel. Keep your weapon on sight / on target as you move. It helps develop balance, footwork, and speed and hits on target. It also helps to avoid a bad habit of moving *only* in a straight line (which is a common and acceptable way to begin learning.)
As you develop your skills you can incorporate using the barrels for shooting behind cover, multiple threats down range, practicing combat (and administrative) reloads in the moment and anything your imagination might see, eventually including moving/shooting both strong and weak hand only.
Just drills that I have been taught in various tactical courses over the years that helped me a great deal. Moving and shooting is a deteriorating skill so practice as often as you can.
Bassbob
Emissary
That’s bullshite.
I mean it may be true for you, I don’t know. A good deal of my training involves shooting while moving at targets which are also moving.
And no one is talking about combat really. At least I’m not. If you ain’t training for it as it pertains to civilian defensive firearm situations that’s a you problem.
HayesGreener
Ronin
I prefer to skip, myself. Or swagger. But never mince or sashay while shooting if you want them to take you seriously. Remember elbows out, not in
Bassbob
Emissary
Well that’s the cop training. You guys always want to be taken seriously.
A guy I know named Trent (who’s now a state trooper) was a STL county cop. He was practicing his draw in his bedroom and shot himself in the leg. He has sashayed ever since.
I prefer doing a somersault or backflip while under fire. It distracts and confuses my adversary!
Dang, you beat me to it with the OODA loop. Sig Sauer Academy covers this.
Along with that vital piece of information, I've been taught never to assume your adversary is alone. Check your six frequently!
Onewolf426
Professional
I prefer the Mosey myself.
HayesGreener
Ronin
Well, as long as you're not shuckin' and jivin' I guess thats OK
KillerFord1977
SAINT
You cant hit 
unless you are jive talkin
unless you are jive talkin