Quote from Lucrum:
I took a pistol shooting class today. Although I've been shooting for over 40 years I've never had any formal training to speak of. Given my experience the instructor said I could skip the "basic" glass and start with the tactical pistol class though he suggested otherwise. I set aside my ego and did the basic glass.
I didn't learn anything about operation or safety I didn't already know. But most of the live fire was tactical/self defense oriented and included things I've never or rarely ever practiced with live ammo. Examples being rapid firing, two shots center mass followed by one to the head, tactical and combat reloading and duel assailants.
Despite being outdoors in the heat for six hours I really enjoyed it. I'm going to take the tactical pistol class as soon as the temps start to moderate a bit.
On the qualification shooting I scored 496 out of a possible 500 on a man size silhouette target from three different ranges.
(and no, I'm not looking in the mirror saying: "You talking to me?")
If you really want to have some fun, find an IDPA competition in your area. Learn to shoot under competitive pressure at moving targets. Your skills will increase dramatically.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFDaVIbJ4AU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8iq9LTlPw4