Combat vs Competition Shooting (Read 1596 times)

eyeeatingfish

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2025, 10:09:50 AM »
That's the main reason for regular practice.  You want to react according to your training instead of trying to make split-second decisions under threat of death. 

He who hesitates is lost.

Fear really can be paralyzing and I have come to learn how much training helps. I had always heard about how it helps but I think I have come to understand the question of how better now.

When you react based on training quickly then you don't have time to stop and contemplate the danger. If I stop and give the fear a chance to develop I am more likely to become paralyzed. 
Of course it isn't just bravery through ignorance either, the training makes the safer choices instinctual so you get better outcomes.

drck1000

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2025, 08:28:38 AM »
Fear really can be paralyzing and I have come to learn how much training helps. I had always heard about how it helps but I think I have come to understand the question of how better now.

When you react based on training quickly then you don't have time to stop and contemplate the danger. If I stop and give the fear a chance to develop I am more likely to become paralyzed. 
Of course it isn't just bravery through ignorance either, the training makes the safer choices instinctual so you get better outcomes.
Personally, I think the training has honed other skills where they are subconscious, and not taking up "brain bandwidth", thus allowing your brain to process/deal with other things.  In the context of this thread, (hopefully) defensive use of firearm.

I think "stress inoculation" is another angle, and one that has been discussed a lot online recently, particularly for certain professions. 

eyeeatingfish

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2025, 10:21:15 AM »
Personally, I think the training has honed other skills where they are subconscious, and not taking up "brain bandwidth", thus allowing your brain to process/deal with other things.  In the context of this thread, (hopefully) defensive use of firearm.

I think "stress inoculation" is another angle, and one that has been discussed a lot online recently, particularly for certain professions.

I have also noticed this when hearing people talk about what they did when they saved someone's life. They didn't stop and think about the danger, they just ran into the face of danger whereas if they had they may have delayed or not gone at all.

I do think you are right about brain bandwidth not being taken up as well. Walking is a perfect example, you do it without thinking and you can do other things without degradation of that skill.

changemyoil66

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2025, 11:32:52 AM »
I have also noticed this when hearing people talk about what they did when they saved someone's life. They didn't stop and think about the danger, they just ran into the face of danger whereas if they had they may have delayed or not gone at all.

I do think you are right about brain bandwidth not being taken up as well. Walking is a perfect example, you do it without thinking and you can do other things without degradation of that skill.

Then depending on what state you're in, you have a higher chance of being prosecuted, even though you acted in good faith self defense. Thank you politicians and ambulance chaser lawyers.

QUIETShooter

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2025, 02:31:10 PM »
Somewhere along the way our society has started to view criminals as victims.
Sometimes you gotta know when to save your bullets.

eyeeatingfish

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #25 on: February 04, 2025, 11:06:11 AM »
Then depending on what state you're in, you have a higher chance of being prosecuted, even though you acted in good faith self defense. Thank you politicians and ambulance chaser lawyers.

That is true but I was also thinking of people who run into burning buildings or jump in front of a dangerous dog, etc. Good samaritan laws are important though

changemyoil66

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #26 on: February 04, 2025, 05:28:17 PM »
That is true but I was also thinking of people who run into burning buildings or jump in front of a dangerous dog, etc. Good samaritan laws are important though

They differ from self defense laws.

ren

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #27 on: February 04, 2025, 07:52:56 PM »
That is true but I was also thinking of people who run into burning buildings or jump in front of a dangerous dog, etc. Good samaritan laws are important though

give them a heat wrap
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eyeeatingfish

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2025, 12:01:03 PM »
They differ from self defense laws.

I wasn't talking about self defense laws though, I was talking about the psychology of how the brain works in in the face of danger

ren

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2025, 12:56:27 PM »
I wasn't talking about self defense laws though, I was talking about the psychology of how the brain works in in the face of danger

Tells us about psychology Dr. Ruth. and your combat experience
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changemyoil66

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #30 on: February 06, 2025, 01:56:36 PM »
I wasn't talking about self defense laws though, I was talking about the psychology of how the brain works in in the face of danger

Then why add in at the end "Good samaritan laws are important though".

eyeeatingfish

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #31 on: February 07, 2025, 01:22:55 PM »
Tells us about psychology Dr. Ruth. and your combat experience

10,000 hours of call of duty and Dr. Phil  :thumbsup:

eyeeatingfish

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #32 on: February 07, 2025, 01:23:42 PM »
Then why add in at the end "Good samaritan laws are important though".

I was agreeing with the point you were making because it was a good point.

ren

Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« Reply #33 on: February 07, 2025, 05:44:15 PM »
10,000 hours of call of duty and Dr. Phil  :thumbsup:

AND

for having such a long career at HPD,

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