Recent Posts
More on Moving and Mounting the Gun
If you are going to ever shoot a shotgun at any level of consistency, you are going to have to learn to move and mount the gun. I'm still amazed at the number of shooters who think they will be able to shoot at consistently high levels without learning to mount the gun.Our research shows that the amount of muzzle awareness in the shot will always be equal to or greater than the amount of muzzle awareness in the setup. ... Read more…
Headed to Nationals after Clinics
We had a wonderful weekend clinic a week and a half ago and taught all week. Next, we're going to the NSCA National tournament to visit with good friends and of course meet new ones.Our last clinic was another good one with new people anxious to learn how to become better shooters and better people. It's always fun to see students grow in their shooting. By the end of the weekend, everyone was like old friends, even th... Read more…
Smash, Smash: Shooting with Both Eyes Open
I shot with a father and son who both had been closing an eye and aiming the shotgun. The son was getting into SCTP and his father asked our advice about guns and what to do to give him an edge. I suggested the Knowledge Vault and to come out and shoot with me for an hour.The father is a fishing and hunting guide and he too has always closed an eye when shooting a shotgun. Both of them were apprehensive about shooting ... Read more…
Good Time Shooting at Our Home Base
Last weekend we had a clinic in Houston. And man, what a time everyone had.Again, the concept of moving the same speed as the target was huge. Once accepted, it proved to be lethal for all concerned. I gave my shooting pouch away to John Poe, aka “Cheeseburger” as he won the Louisiana State Tournament with a 96 and did well in 5-stand. He ascended into the ranks of a real competitor and I thought giving him my pouch wa... Read more…
A Shooter's Story
Just had to share this email from Doug Mellen. This stuff is really amazing.***Gil,Just thought I would drop you a line to relate a story that is too true to pass up. You spent a couple of days here last month and had several good sessions. The best session may have been one you were not even aware of. During most of your lessons and your animation presentation, the club had an employee who watched you in great detail.... Read more…
