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SemperFiGuy:
Well, Let's See............

Classic Iron-Sight Dryfire:
Not really a classic dryfire fan.   With or without snap-caps.  I do enough CISDF (several hundred) with any new handgun as needed in order to get a good feel for its operation.  By then I'm tired of that process and wind up with chafed, irritated, rubbed raw, or otherwise hurting body parts, mostly somewhere in the fingers and hands.   Dryfire is what you do on these cold, blustery winter days when the indoor ranges are closed.

Red Laser Dryfire:
All my EDC handguns have Crimson Trace lasers.  I RLD-shoot stuff around the house using iron sight alignment or point fire and then check with the laser.   Until wife says "All Right Now, Stop It".   Then I go do shot placement on Liberals on TV.  Until wife says............  It's basically handgun fast-pointing practice.  Interestingly, laser batteries last quite a long time.

Outdoor Range Practice:
I shoot stationary targets with handguns at the outdoor range when not trapshooting.   Since I'm on summer vacation May-August, maybe 10-12,000 rounds/year, using .22LR, .38Spcl, 9mm, .40S&W, and .357Sig.  Stationary target shooting quickly loses its challenge and charm.   Not that I've got it mastered, rather:  Far From It.  I just plateau early at a mediocre C+/B- level.   Don't do much indoor range shooting any more.  [Which may change with new indoor ranges opening up in Omaha area.]

USPSA/IDPA/GSSF:
Now....these are the ideal shooting venues.   Don't do enuf of either of them.  Was in maybe two USPSA matches and one IDPA match in the last year.   And one GSSF hoo-raw.  Plus a Glock Instructor's Workshop held by the Most Excellent Dennis Tueller.   Hope to do more in the coming outdoor season.

BEST HANDGUN VENUE:
Make friends w/Guy w/acreage within an hour's drive.  Need Big Hill or creek gully for backstop.  You and shoot-savvy Friends set up your own Shoot-'n-Scoot scenarios w/designated safety officer(s), timers, etc.  Shoot and shoot some more until you can't stand it (which only lasts for an afternoon).  Shoot individuals and teams.  Show targets and brag.  Make side bets.  Come back next day, do it all over again.  And again.  Make sure you pamper that Friend.

That's About It For Now,

sfg
 

 

Tj:
Dry fire 3 or 4 times a week and Practice the draw. try and shoot once a week. Never been in a competition or anything, sounds like it may be fun. Maybe I'll go watch one sometime in person to check it out. Would like to take some training class, not really sure where to go though.

MartyB:

CALL OF DUTY
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...said with tongue firmly planted in cheek

Sadly, I've observed prospective new firearms owners, browsing through the ARs at the gun counter, boasting about the relevance of their mad CoD skillz.

I suspect that may be ALL the 'practice' a lot of gun owners get.

mikkojay:
With ammo somewhat pricey I don't live fire as much as I would like to.  That, and I don't know anyone with an acreage within a mile  :(.

I do however have a couple of LaserLyte training cartridges that I dry fire with.
I created a DIY PC application to detect laser shots.  It is not as fancy as some of the commercial apps out there, but it works relatively well and suits my needs.  While writing the app, I tested the heck out of it.  That means I shot A LOT for a few months.  I noticed a marked improvement in muscle memory & confidence.
If anyone is interested in checking it out, it is free to download here:
http://northosoft.com/sharpspotter/HTML/index.html
There is a decent enough amount if info out there to get someone started if they were inclined to try it.

-Mike

Mark B:
During the Winter when I cannot get to my range due to snow or mud, dry fire, draw practice, and mag changes. When at the range, stationary targets and moving from point to point. I have barrels set at different places and distances that I move from and to in various routines. I don't move as fast as I used to, I just do what I can with what I have.

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