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  3. Posted

    Nothing wrong with a revolver for CCW.  

    From the 06/03 Rev on HQC1

    Note: Participants using 5-shot weapons will fire a total of 50 rounds when completing this course (HQC1). These participants will fire the number of rounds indicated for each drill until all rounds within the weapon have been expended. The total number of rounds fired in all but two phases (Phases II and V) must be adjusted to accommodate 5-shot weapons. To achieve a passing score of 80%, participants using 5-shot weapons and firing a 50-round course must place a minimum of 40 shots within the border of the Q target silhouette.

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    I know several revolver shooters that can easily reload the guns faster than 99% of the semi-auto shooters out there. Of course, they tend to practice quite a bit.

    Most pro action shooters spend at least twice as much time dry firing than they do live fire. While you can't simulate recoil and stress levels with dry fire, it will certainly expose any issues with equipment and handling.

    Seems as though you have several good recommendations above. I will kindly add a few.

    Get yourself a good kydex or hybrid holster. They are not classic or sexy, but they just plain work.

    Make sure to pair the above with a good gun belt. As a foundation, they will work regardless of whether you are wearing jeans, shorts, etc..

    If you get your draw, reload and accuracy squared-away, you could drop certain portions of the qual CoF and still easily pass, so don't get too hung-up on that stage.

    Can't speak for every town, but my recent P2P in July was approved in less than 10 days. It was by-far the quickest turnaround I've ever gotten.

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    1 hour ago, Combat Auto said:

    I did my Qualification shoot this morning...The shoot was a lot of fun, fast and furious, we shot 35 rounds in less that 10 mins, one person said 7 mins don't know if he actually timed it...It was all SD distances out from 3 to 10 yards, lots of 1-handed, one head shot. Fast and furious, barking out commands for the various mini-drill one after the other, no stopping, we were required to reload not only mags into gun but stuffing rounds into mags all on the clock...It was a total HOOT! Haven't had that much fun shooting since I gave up USPSA competition a few years ago.

    Every round I shot was spot on (9mm is a really easy gun to shoot especially given I mostly train with 45 cal), the biggest challange for me was to hear all the orders from the officer over the shots of say 7 shooters in the line up (yep, had my e-ear protection on full blast). He stayed mostly on the other end of the line up from where I was...
     
    I'd say, for a Civilian based on the OVERWHELMING statistics about civilian shootings it was a very appropo test (much more relavent than making Granny shoot out to 25 yards). It might be a little challanging for Granny though based on the speed we went and having to stuff rounds (in) mags on the clock.
     
    One page listing all the guns you qualify with, which is really moot, the statute is black and white qualify with one gun covers you for all guns you own.
     
    Well, the rest is paper work to get the permit, and we have to shoot/qualify every 2 years which isn't too bad.

    what do you mean "stuffing rounds into mags all on the clock"?

    Do you lose points if you can't reload your mags quickly enough?

     

  7. Posted

    26 minutes ago, Mr.Stu said:

    The poi is not going to change significantly enough to matter for the qualification. They will not be looking for you to shoot his eye out and count it as a miss if the bullet hole is not touching the pupil.

    You're overthinking this.

    I tend to overthink things.

    Can I request an overlay?

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  8. Posted

    Since this is the qualification thread...

    I noticed that the above certification list factory ammo type. I was unaware that this might be a requirement. Just curious if any of the other certification sheets also list ammo? I was actually planning on using reloads for the qualification, since all of my guns shoot best with my recipe. For carry ammo, I would re-sight the guns listed on my qualification for duty ammo; but otherwise it would be much too expensive to practice/train with.

    FWIW - I hate using "cheap" range ammo; poor accuracy, inconsistent recoil, dirty as hell, muzzle flash, smokey, etc..

     

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    56 minutes ago, ChrisJM981 said:

    In 2011 when I flew out of Newark they took the case into a back room and wanted the key. I tried to explain that only I'm supposed to have the key, but their training was poor and I didn't print the regulations. On the return from Pittsburgh the agent just swabbed the case for explosives. 

    The methods have changed over the years, and even by airlines and agents. First time I ever flew with a rifle out of Newark, the airline agent asked me to open the case to verify that the rifles were unloaded. You could just imagine the look on every other customer's face when the rifle came out.

    For the most part, follow the airlines guideline on their website. Locking hard case, etc.. The agent "should" have you fill-out the orange card, and then escort you to TSA back room. They will take it, and open to take a look. If they need you to unlock it for them, they will ask you to. They may or may-not allow you into the room during the process (unless they need it unlocked). I use a keyed lock on gun cases.

    Funny story. In Africa's Joburg airport, the "office" to receive your guns is within the men's bathroom. So you have seedy characters, machine-gun clad police/military and other travelers watching you pick-up your guns. And they all panhandle for a few bucks.

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  14. Posted

    47 minutes ago, Downtownv said:

    Anyone notice Bucky Beaver is closing his mouth for photos lately?

    He's hiding those hideous choppers, now.

     

    Murphy cover boy.jpg

    I noticed that this morning. He's either in the process of getting 'em fixed, or his advisors told him that his presidential campaign is dead-in-the-water with those teef.

     

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  15. Posted

    On 7/1/2022 at 5:34 PM, byekryam said:

    Quick question...

    What is the time limit?  Is each yardage timed, or is the whole shooting event timed?  And how long for each?  Does this count reloading?  Or should you bring 5 mags?  Any insight would be appreciated.  Thanks

    Folks usually set a par time for each string, not for the entire course of fire. I'm assuming that many of these ranges are tailoring their CoF to enable multiple shooters to take quals within a shooting port and without any extra gun handling to satisfy insurance requirements/safety. 

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  18. Posted

    Might b helpful, and more cost effective than the others. Phillipsburg pistol range offers indoor and outdoor pistol ranges for a fairly modest price. As for rifle, NJ state hunting ranges now allow rifles up to .30 cal for the cost of a hunting/fishing license; not bad for an outdoor 100yd. range. I believe most state ranges also have provisions for DIY shotgun and archery.

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  19. Posted

    I'm kinda in the same boat. Been shooting/SO'ing uspsa and idpa for many years consistently. Things like holster draw, finger and muzzle control, flashlight use, accuracy etc., I'm not so worried about. Built and/or tweaked every handgun I own and haven't used factory ammo in years.

    If need be, I'll obviously take any "course" that fulfills the requirements. My preference would be for a more advanced class or alternate path if possible.

  20. Posted

    I certainly don't have the credentials of some on here...however; my holster choice for quals will be the one that satisfies any concealment requirements and is the biggest, easiest to draw from OWB that I could find. If a competiion kydex paddle holster is allowed, it will likely be that.

    When your "on the clock" any stickiness WILL make the wheels come off.

  21. Posted

    Some more advice on one of the biggest mistakes I see a new archer making on game animals. If you get busted (animal is aware of your presence or very jittery), do not force a shot. "Jumping the string" is real and results in many fatally injured animals never being recovered.

     

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  22. Posted

    Dawson and Tripp magazines are pretty good. I've found that the best in 9mm for me were Wilsons. Their 45 magazines ain't too shabby either.

    9rd magazines are standard, and probably the better choice for concealed carry, as the sit flush. If you have a magwell or just using at the range, then might as well use 10 rounders.

     

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