12/03/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez
In the world of weapons, distance usually reigns supreme. Archers and spear throwers would compete to see how far they can fire their projectiles. Even today, snipers are hailed for eliminating targets at extreme distances. When talking about long-range guns, most people’s minds would wander toward assault rifles, hunting rifles and sniper rifles. However, even something like a handgun is perfectly capable of hitting targets at long range – with the right skills to back it up. (h/t to PreppersWill.com)
For any prepper, learning how to use their gear’s maximum potential is vital for survival. This involves figuring out what they’re capable of and their limitations. Handguns, for instance, are known for being close-range self-defense weapons. Long-range hand gunning is something not a lot of people are aware of and is a skill that takes a lot of time and effort to master. (Related: Prepper guides: How to choose firearms for self-defense.)
One of the first things you need to consider in long-range hand gunning is your current skill as a marksman. You need to be skilled enough to understand all the fundamentals of shooting, ranging from proper stance to excellent breath control. Another factor that needs to be addressed is the caliber of your gun, alongside the load you are using. Different calibers and bullets can give you different flight characteristics or trajectories. This causes issues the farther away you are from your target.
The easiest way to learn long-range hand gunning is simply enrolling in a program dedicated to this style of shooting. Here, you can learn all the fundamentals of this skill and get training from experts of long-range hand gunning through direct experience. The more practice and training you get, the more you’ll see how handguns could shoot much farther than what you’d expect.
Training to learn long-range hand gunning can be an effective skill in keeping yourself alive. If you’ve increased your effective handgun range from 25 to about 300 yards, this gives you a significant advantage in survival as well as tactical implications. In SHTF, threats can be just around the corner so you have to be prepared for anything. Unfortunately for these threats, you can take them down much farther away than they expect thanks to your training in long-range hand gunning.
In addition, the more you practice aiming at extremely long ranges, the more familiar you get with the trajectory of both your weapon and ammunition. You also familiarize yourself more with the limitations of your firearm. Ultimately, practice makes perfect.
In long-range hand gunning, learning the fundamentals cannot be stressed enough. Your knowledge on these will determine whether you can or cannot shoot your hand gun at significant ranges. Here are a few things to remember to help increase your long-range accuracy:
Your handgun can offer much more than you think as long as you have the proper training and all the basics down. This survival skill could potentially save your life in the future.
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