This is true of both unarmed and armed defense.
You may indeed be the anomaly.
Some might dismiss this as a police action and rationalize something like that could never happen to them.
Most gunfights happen up close. But what if something out of the ordinary were to happen? Would you be prepared?
Exactly how long are those aisles in your grocery store, again?
It all comes down to lining up the sights and pressing the trigger without disturbing the sight picture.
However, its easier said than done!
If you never train to take a longer range shot, how could you ever expect to make one if you were forced into a bad situation?
It all comes down to grip, sights and trigger.
Of all the fundamentals of practical marksmanship, grip sometimes doesnt get all the attention it needs.
Again, as distance increases, this becomes problematic.
There are a variety of shooting positions from which one can increase his or her long-range accuracy with a handgun. A braced kneeling position can help stabilize your pistol.
Get both hands around the gun and be sure to take a strong grip.
Quite frankly, I cant shoot a pistol with a short grip as well as a service-size pistol.
If you are comfortable with red dot technology, by all means have at it.
Shooting from a prone position can give you the most stable shooting platform with a handgun. Here the author demonstrates the rollover prone. It is compatible with many kinds of cover.
Get Low
Most of us recognize that standing is the least stable of the shooting positions.
You will no doubt discover what works best for you.
Rollover prone fixes all that.
You can shoot from prone with your elbows on the deck and squared up behind the gun. However, this may be an uncomfortable position to hold for a long period of time.
Roll up on your strong side and rest your chin on the bicep of your strong side arm.
For shooting a handgun at distance, rollover prone is the way to go for me.
However, I recognize that this may not be possible for many shooters who want to improve their game.
When using cover for best effect, shooting from a kneeling position may be your best bet. It can have the additional benefit of helping you improve long-range accuracy.
A partial fix is using a reduced size target at shorter distance.
Dry firing too, can help the cause.
So team, get busy and mix a little long range practice into your routine as your range allows.
Slow your game down and mentally rehearse those fundamentals before pressing the trigger.
This is another area where working out with a knowledgeable shooting buddy critiquing your performance can help the cause.
Once you are hitting all the high notes, you might very well be pleased with the results.
