How To Master Double Taps

[HayesGreener]

Lemme get my “single tap” down first, will ya ??

There is no substitute for basic marksmanship

 

[XD94045]

Quite interesting as I have been practicing double tapping at the outdoor range (my indoor range prohibits it). I learned a couple of things to factor in which I hope help me improve. The other key learning is that perhaps my AR should become my go-to for HD.

 

[Bassbob]

Quite interesting as I have been practicing double tapping at the outdoor range (my indoor range prohibits it). I learned a couple of things to factor in which I hope help me improve. The other key learning is that perhaps my AR should become my go-to for HD.

AR might be a good choice. It depends on your situation. Other rooms in the house occupied by family members, distance to other occupied dwellings, type of ammo, your familiarity with the platform , etc.

 

[XD94045]

AR might be a good choice. It depends on your situation. Other rooms in the house occupied by family members, distance to other occupied dwellings, type of ammo, your familiarity with the platform , etc.

All great points. I just need to practice and ensure that I get all of my handgun shots on target and I should be good. Following up on this, I came across this article which I found informative.

Pelvic Shots: Fight Stoppers or Self-Defense Fiction? - Guns and Ammo

At what point does immobilize equal incapacitate? Is the pelvic shot viable for armed professionals and self-protection-minded citizens? Career law enforcement officer, combative pistol instructor and tactical professor Dave Spaulding gives his take.

www.gunsandammo.com

 

[Bassbob]

All great points. I just need to practice and ensure that I get all of my handgun shots on target and I should be good. Following up on this, I came across this article which I found informative.

Pelvic Shots: Fight Stoppers or Self-Defense Fiction? - Guns and Ammo

At what point does immobilize equal incapacitate? Is the pelvic shot viable for armed professionals and self-protection-minded citizens? Career law enforcement officer, combative pistol instructor and tactical professor Dave Spaulding gives his take.

www.gunsandammo.com

I agree the pelvic girdle should not be a primary target. Depending on distance and mobility of the threat though, the pelvic girdle may be a suitable target when multiple hits to the upper chest fail to stop the threat. It's easier to hit and often safer to target than a head shot on a moving target.

 

[HansGruber]

I agree the pelvic girdle should not be a primary target. Depending on distance and mobility of the threat though, the pelvic girdle may be a suitable target when multiple hits to the upper chest fail to stop the threat. It's easier to hit and often safer to target than a head shot on a moving target.

If I had a long gun, pelvis is definitely a go-to “fail to stop/body armor” option.

Handguns can be iffy in the pelvis, though…

I’ve always practiced going high before I went low in FTS drills…any head hits tend to get stops.

You pays your money and makes your choices.

 

[Bassbob]

If I had a long gun, pelvis is definitely a go-to “fail to stop/body armor” option.

Handguns can be iffy in the pelvis, though…

I’ve always practiced going high before I went low in FTS drills…any head hits tend to get stops.

You pays your money and makes your choices.

It's true, but doing a failure drill on a static target at 7 to 15 yards on a range is a different thing than dealing with a mobile threat with god knows what as a backdrop.

 

[HansGruber]

It's true, but doing a failure drill on a static target at 7 to 15 yards on a range is a different thing than dealing with a mobile threat with god knows what as a backdrop.

Absolutely. There’s no “one size fits all” response.

 

[XD94045]

I agree the pelvic girdle should not be a primary target. Depending on distance and mobility of the threat though, the pelvic girdle may be a suitable target when multiple hits to the upper chest fail to stop the threat. It's easier to hit and often safer to target than a head shot on a moving target.

We are on the same page Bob. Bottom line, as many shots as necessary to eliminate the threat and we’ll let the chips fall where they may. For if I make the decision to pull the trigger, all other options have been exhausted.