June 9th, 2019
3:00 runtime
You would think something like using cover would be easy, and self-explanatory.
Just get behind it and avoid getting shot simple, right?
Cover vs. Concealment
Concealment is a barrier that prevents an enemy from seeing you.
Cover is a barrier that prevents an enemy from shooting you.
Concealment is more common and bullets will often zip right through it.
While your average car is mostly concealment, theengine area makes good cover.
Things like walls, doors, and furniture are rarely suitable as cover.
If you are wondering how to find cover start looking now.
Youll learn how to identify cover and youll be ready in case something pops off.
The rule of thumb is roughly two arms lengths from cover.
There are a few reasons for this.
If you stick too close to your target you wont maximize coverage.
Catching some of that splatter can result in an easily preventable injury.
Youll also have more room to reload and fix potential malfunctions.
Using cover to rest your weapon is not advised and works better in three gun competition than a gunfight.
Unless your weapon is belt felt you might want to keep it from resting on cover.
In a situation where an opponent is above you, its advised to get closer to your cover.
When engaging your opponent expose as little of your body as necessary.
Hide whatever it’s possible for you to possibly hide when trying to take your shot.
Push your head over your shoulder and lead with your gun.
If possible expose nothing more than your one eye, your gun barrel, and your firing hand.
This isnt always possible when it comes to using cover, but it should be the ultimate goal.
If possible, lean out and shoot from around your cover.
Shooting over your cover exposes more of your head and makes you a bigger target.
Step 3 Be Unpredictable
Predictability and complacency go hand in hand with each other.
Being predictable allows your opponent to simply wait and play whack the gunfighter.
Break cover from a lower position, or from a higher position, or from the complete opposite side.
Step 4 Account for Sight Offset
Look at your gun.
How high are the sights above the bore?
With a handgun its just a little above, while with an AR, its quite a bit.
Regardless, you have to account for your sights being taller than your bore.
Ensure your barrel is clearing cover before you fire.
Many would be striking something nearly directly in front of them because theirACOGwas higher than the barrel.
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