Tactical Rifleman Times Stopping to Shoot Against Shooting on the Move
In a short video from Tactical Rifleman, the instructor runs a quick drill comparing two approaches to a shooting-while-moving scenario, timing both at 6.82 seconds. One run has him stop to fire, which he says boosts accuracy and works well for competition. The other keeps him moving through the course, which he says matters more outside of a controlled range.
Key points
- The drill: Tactical Rifleman times two runs of the same shooting-while-moving scenario, both coming in at 6.82 seconds.
- Stopping to shoot: The instructor says planting your feet to fire raises accuracy, which he notes is useful for competition shooting.
- Staying in motion: He argues real-world situations with people nearby, or teammates who need you to get on line or clear the "fatal funnel," require you to keep moving rather than stopping.
- The comparison: Despite the different techniques, he points out both runs landed at nearly identical times.
Quick take
The clip is short on detail, but the point lands: speed doesn't automatically suffer just because you choose to keep moving instead of stopping to shoot. Tactical Rifleman frames this as a reason to practice working through a scenario rather than defaulting to a stationary, range-style stance, especially when other people or teammates are part of the picture.
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