Weapon Transition Training For Private Citizens?

Joshua M. Smith · 02-18-2008, 06:12 AM

Hello,

I think I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm training again. I got to feeling old, slow and fat, and something needed done.

This training involves throwing punches and kicks with weights, stretching exercises, etc. It's hard to practice locking and throwing without an opponent, but I'm trying to remedy that situation.

One thing that I'm doing that's a bit unorthodox perhaps is weapons transitions - not because I feel I'll ever need it, but because I do need the dry fire practice with the pistol, and throwing a 10 pound rifle is more fun than is lifting weights.

What I do is this: I load both weapons with empty shells. Then I check. Then I check again.

I aim at something on TV (since the pictures move) and dry fire the rifle. When I hear the click, my support arm bends to support the rifle at my elbow, my strong hand shoots down, and as my pistol comes onto target, the rifle is slung over my back and is held there by the sling, muzzle down.

I repeat this 10x on each side.

Ten pounds of rifle make this a challenge sometimes!

At any rate, other than fun exercise, what are your thoughts on this? I've debated that maybe it would be useful if one were armed with a .22 hunting rifle and ended up in a firefight with poachers, or some wild scenario such as this.

Again, I look at it merely as exercise, like I do with a sword, staff, spear or sticks. But can you think of any real world application for the private citizen?

Just got curious is all.

Thanks,

Josh <><

02-18-2008, 06:12 AM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 379	Weapon Transition Training For Private Citizens? Hello, I think I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm training again. I got to feeling old, slow and fat, and something needed done. This training involves throwing punches and kicks with weights, stretching exercises, etc. It's hard to practice locking and throwing without an opponent, but I'm trying to remedy that situation. One thing that I'm doing that's a bit unorthodox perhaps is weapons transitions - not because I feel I'll ever need it, but because I do need the dry fire practice with the pistol, and throwing a 10 pound rifle is more fun than is lifting weights. What I do is this: I load both weapons with empty shells. Then I check. Then I check again. I aim at something on TV (since the pictures move) and dry fire the rifle. When I hear the click, my support arm bends to support the rifle at my elbow, my strong hand shoots down, and as my pistol comes onto target, the rifle is slung over my back and is held there by the sling, muzzle down. I repeat this 10x on each side. Ten pounds of rifle make this a challenge sometimes! At any rate, other than fun exercise, what are your thoughts on this? I've debated that maybe it would be useful if one were armed with a .22 hunting rifle and ended up in a firefight with poachers, or some wild scenario such as this. Again, I look at it merely as exercise, like I do with a sword, staff, spear or sticks. But can you think of any real world application for the private citizen? Just got curious is all. Thanks, Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher