I can hit a coke can every couple of trys from 40 feet(maybe 50) with time to aim.That's good with me but whats considered proficient? I know I wont be a heavy duty marksman but progress was easy cause I'm new but now it stays about the same.
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What is "proficient" ?
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TackleberryMCS
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To me, proficiency has to do with consistency. Consistent in being able to be on target and being able to safely and efficiently operate the firearm. There are some, like myself, that are proficient with many different firearm platforms. Not an expert by any means, but can use them well. Many are very proficient with just one or two types of weapon platforms and they are very good with them. Proficiency is going to be at different levels as are people's skills and shooting interests. Also, in my opinion, proficiency also relates to general firearm knowledge. The more you learn, the better off you are.
shadeogray
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Profeciant to me means snapping my fingers and telling my wife to make me a sandwich now, then being able to dodge the objects she throws at me with out being knocked out.
Little Jack
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Proficiency isn't something that's ever attained. It's a goal to work towards. Unless shooting is your job, you're never going to be close to proficient because you'll lack the time and resources to get to any sort of true proficiency.
Much like "accuracy", "proficiency" is a nebulous concept. One man's proficient is another man's starting point.
You need to figure out what your standard is going to be and measure yourself against that. Is it reasonable to measure yourself against a professional shooter? Are you looking for bragging rights or an actual performance goal? Are you more concerned with scores in a competition or being able to perform in an an actual SD scenario? (I'm assuming you are like the rest of us and have limited time and money to work at your hobby).
I'd argue that anything you do will help but keep in mind what your goals are and what kind of performance you want/can expect.
Much like "accuracy", "proficiency" is a nebulous concept. One man's proficient is another man's starting point.
You need to figure out what your standard is going to be and measure yourself against that. Is it reasonable to measure yourself against a professional shooter? Are you looking for bragging rights or an actual performance goal? Are you more concerned with scores in a competition or being able to perform in an an actual SD scenario? (I'm assuming you are like the rest of us and have limited time and money to work at your hobby).
I'd argue that anything you do will help but keep in mind what your goals are and what kind of performance you want/can expect.
I tell my wife to get up into that kitchen & rattle some pots & pans...
then promptly go outside....adding on the way out, :when I come back in, I had better smell some bisquits & bacon....
FrankT
6.8 SPCII Hog Slayer
First my targets w a handgun are much closer and larger than a coke can and secondly aren't you asking about accuracy not proficiency? I don't put enough ammo down range or shoot often enough to be as good as I wish I was, it takes a lot of practice and time.
bobinbusan
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Proficiency {PAY} in the service got you a few extras bucks in the service, correct? :tea:
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