Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Will You Lose Your Shooting Skills?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/defensive-shooting-skills-senior-citizens/.
Will You Lose Your Shooting Skills?
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Sld1959
Ronin
Nah, I carry them in a zipper pouch with my marbles so they cannot get lost easily.
So far I have been lucky and seems like my skills are staying relatively stable, but that could change any time I am well aware. The arthritis in my thumbs could be the wildcard, so far it's stable but I expect it will get worse.
So far I have been lucky and seems like my skills are staying relatively stable, but that could change any time I am well aware. The arthritis in my thumbs could be the wildcard, so far it's stable but I expect it will get worse.
Old_Me
SAINT
well in a way yes and maybe no.
at my last ccw qualification 4 years ago, i scored a 252
my recent test (back in February) i didn't score that high, but i still passed.
my eyes still check out good. as of my last check up.
a think a combo of inability to stand straight after all my back operations is one reason
and my arm feels heavy at times....sometimes feeling numb
shooting at the 25 yards is a chore (for the qualification test), where as shooting at 7 to 10 yards (my normal FBI recommended distance) is way easier. (as per thier published stats some time ago)
which is why i try to go shooting at least 2 times a week, but always once for sure.
at my last ccw qualification 4 years ago, i scored a 252
my recent test (back in February) i didn't score that high, but i still passed.
my eyes still check out good. as of my last check up.
a think a combo of inability to stand straight after all my back operations is one reason
and my arm feels heavy at times....sometimes feeling numb
shooting at the 25 yards is a chore (for the qualification test), where as shooting at 7 to 10 yards (my normal FBI recommended distance) is way easier. (as per thier published stats some time ago)
which is why i try to go shooting at least 2 times a week, but always once for sure.
Arthur Shelby
Operator
From someone who's never had good vision or the desire to fork over $3K for laser surgery I can honestly say it's the least of my worries. MEPS gave me a pair of BCGs and I spent the next five years pretending I could see. Still qualified Expert with pistol and Sharpshooter with rifle.
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,
Nice article for us "seasoned" shooters. I utilize several of the author's recommendations. For my vision "adjustments", the SSP Top Focal shooting glasses are a huge help. However, I do practice without them on occasion because I don't wear them all the time.
My mantra is "Use it or lose it. It's better to wear it out than to let it rot."
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Nice article for us "seasoned" shooters. I utilize several of the author's recommendations. For my vision "adjustments", the SSP Top Focal shooting glasses are a huge help. However, I do practice without them on occasion because I don't wear them all the time.
My mantra is "Use it or lose it. It's better to wear it out than to let it rot."
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Biggfoot44
Elite
It Depends
It Depends
It Depends
In one sense , your body will gradually decrease in. Physical capabilities. But more complex. Than that .
How good were you in your prime ? If you were a casual or non shooter in your prime, serious efforts and training in your Old Fart -hood , then your aged shooting skills will be better than when you were young .
Or - How do you consider if you're not as good as * you * once were , but you're still More than Plenty Good Enough for various intended purposes ?
It Depends
It Depends
In one sense , your body will gradually decrease in. Physical capabilities. But more complex. Than that .
How good were you in your prime ? If you were a casual or non shooter in your prime, serious efforts and training in your Old Fart -hood , then your aged shooting skills will be better than when you were young .
Or - How do you consider if you're not as good as * you * once were , but you're still More than Plenty Good Enough for various intended purposes ?