January 14th, 2021
4:49 runtime
it’s possible for you to pick out the right gun.
you’ve got the option to opt for best holster in the world.
you could practice your draw thousands of times and be able to put hits on target consistently.
Are your self-defense skills refined as much as they can be? Can you make the shot you need to, when you need to?
But, what can you do to take your self-defense skills to the next level?
The question is, can you teach an old or young dog new tricks?
The simple answer is yes.
An optics-ready pistol like this XD-M Elite Tactical OSP from Springfield Armory makes switching to red dots on your handgun a breeze.
For most people I talk to, the initial answer is no.
However, in my experience, most people seem to like it better right away.
One might ask themselves how is the transition not natural, but we like it better?
This is a “dot-focused” sight picture, where you are seeing your aiming point more than your target.
Lets see if we can figure that out.
For me, I have been practicing this a lot with myXD-M Elite Tactical OSPpistol.
Remember, thefirearms safety rulesstate that we must be aware of our target, back stop and beyond.
While you might have all the right gear, having the skills to employ it is just as important.
But how is this possible if we are hard focused on the front sight?
Its rather obvious we are shifting focus from one object to another completing target assessments.
Can I Retrain My Eyes?
XD-M Elite Tactical OSP, topped off with a Holosun red dot and fitted out with a StreamlightTLR-1 HL.
In reality, you do not need to go to the range to begin working on this.
Here are a few tips that may help this transition.
When Will I Be Ready?
Once you have practiced at home with a lot of dry fire, it’s time to move out to the range.
This is different for everyone and it will take time and training to become proficient.
Do it from your home for free then move it to the range to maximize your ammo savings.
Here, you are seeing a “threat-focused” sight picture where the focus is on the target rather than the dot.
