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ormandj · 03-23-2008, 11:24 AM

Hi,

The other day I was at the range practicing the mozambique technique as well as automatic failure drills. I was taught to shoot (years ago) by military shooters, and this is what I was always taught to do. There are lots of reasons for it, I believe lots (if not most) of LE/military practice in this fashion.

That said, I was getting some "odd" looks from people, and a few questions if I was LE. I'm practicing for a few reasons:

#1 - Fun. I love shooting, and it's something "different" than just shooting holes in the center ring of a normal target over and over. I feel it's really increasing my speed to correct sight picture/aimed shot. I intend on competing in IDPA so this is good.
#2 - Self defense. If you're in a situation where your life (or family's life) is in immediate danger, you want to stop the threat. Sometimes a few shots in the chest might fail, it's happened before and could happen again. CNS is the next best thing to target to stop a threat to your life.

So, is there any issue w/ me practicing/drilling in this way? I don't mind ignoring the odd looks and LE questions, but I also don't want to attract attention of actual LE and get myself in hot water for something. I've been through the GA laws and didn't see anything prohibiting practice of this sort, but I'm also not a lawyer. In terms of using this method in SD, if you're truly in a situation where shooting is your only option to protect your/family's life, I would think you'd be well justified in using these methods.

Thanks for your input,
David

ormandj · 03-24-2008, 04:47 PM

Hi, sorry - this will be my first/last "bump". This is just a relatively important topic for me, as I want to make sure I'm not doing something "in the wrong" so to speak.

I appreciate any insight/advice greatly,
David

Gravel · 03-24-2008, 05:00 PM

I know loads of people who also practice this way. It would not seem out of the ordinary to me to see happening next to me.

jeepinbanditrider · 03-24-2008, 05:07 PM

I practice this way all the time at the range. Sometimes when the range if full they frown on drawing from the holster so i do what I can. When I'm home in Texas I get to shoot on private property so I can practice my draws and what ever else I want to.

ormandj · 03-24-2008, 05:21 PM

Awesome, thanks everyone. Good enough for me!

Cheers,
David

PS - Must just be Atlanta, the people around here... uhhggg...

**scjbash** · 03-24-2008, 10:25 PM

Come to WV and shoot. You could practice mozambique with a bazooka and no one would give a rat's ass.

03-24-2008, 05:00 PM	#3
Gravel XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 2,152	I know loads of people who also practice this way. It would not seem out of the ordinary to me to see happening next to me. __________________ Those who trade liberty for security have neither. McCain/Palin '08

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jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I practice this way all the time at the range. Sometimes when the range if full they frown on drawing from the holster so i do what I can. When I'm home in Texas I get to shoot on private property so I can practice my draws and what ever else I want to. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

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03-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#1
ormandj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 246	Practicing at the range - Mozambique/AFD Hi, The other day I was at the range practicing the mozambique technique as well as automatic failure drills. I was taught to shoot (years ago) by military shooters, and this is what I was always taught to do. There are lots of reasons for it, I believe lots (if not most) of LE/military practice in this fashion. That said, I was getting some "odd" looks from people, and a few questions if I was LE. I'm practicing for a few reasons: #1 - Fun. I love shooting, and it's something "different" than just shooting holes in the center ring of a normal target over and over. I feel it's really increasing my speed to correct sight picture/aimed shot. I intend on competing in IDPA so this is good. #2 - Self defense. If you're in a situation where your life (or family's life) is in immediate danger, you want to stop the threat. Sometimes a few shots in the chest might fail, it's happened before and could happen again. CNS is the next best thing to target to stop a threat to your life. So, is there any issue w/ me practicing/drilling in this way? I don't mind ignoring the odd looks and LE questions, but I also don't want to attract attention of actual LE and get myself in hot water for something. I've been through the GA laws and didn't see anything prohibiting practice of this sort, but I'm also not a lawyer. In terms of using this method in SD, if you're truly in a situation where shooting is your only option to protect your/family's life, I would think you'd be well justified in using these methods. Thanks for your input, David

03-24-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
ormandj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 246	Hi, sorry - this will be my first/last "bump". This is just a relatively important topic for me, as I want to make sure I'm not doing something "in the wrong" so to speak. I appreciate any insight/advice greatly, David

03-24-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
ormandj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 246	Awesome, thanks everyone. Good enough for me! Cheers, David PS - Must just be Atlanta, the people around here... uhhggg...