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<blockquote data-quote="JungleBoogey" data-source="post: 1084829" data-attributes="member: 88809"><p>I have to agree and I disagree. There is no substitute for good, qualified 'basic' training. Practice can only help you to improve on what you've already been properly taught. I started hunting a little late (as an adult) with my 1st real shooting lessons coming when I joined the Army. Before that I learned all the wrong techniques watching TV shows (like shooting a handgun sidewards) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> When I decided I wanted to learn to hunt, I joined a club and took courses (familiarization with differnt types of rifles and calibers, reloading, shooting at moving targets, trapping, tracking, trap and skeet...the list goes on). Also important is learning to shoot from different positions (standing supported, unsupported, prone, kneeling). I chose the training that interested me and actually 'tested out' and received certification. I then bought videos or 'youtubed' to reinforce my newly gained knowledge . I also joined forums like this one and asked lots of questions. Lot's of smart and experienced people on the www. I now help teach courses to American soldiers and civilians stationed in Germany who want to hunt. You'd be surprised how many people who hunted rabbits and squirrels back home couldn't hit the side of the barn when it came to wild boar, large deer or mountain goats. Don't waste ammo, it can be expensive especially in the larger calibers. I agree that practice makes perfect but only when you're practicing proper techniques. I still don't know didley in the BIG, BIG picture, I'm still learning but I do believe that "a little schoolin' sure ain't gonna hurt ya" gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JungleBoogey, post: 1084829, member: 88809"] I have to agree and I disagree. There is no substitute for good, qualified 'basic' training. Practice can only help you to improve on what you've already been properly taught. I started hunting a little late (as an adult) with my 1st real shooting lessons coming when I joined the Army. Before that I learned all the wrong techniques watching TV shows (like shooting a handgun sidewards) :D When I decided I wanted to learn to hunt, I joined a club and took courses (familiarization with differnt types of rifles and calibers, reloading, shooting at moving targets, trapping, tracking, trap and skeet...the list goes on). Also important is learning to shoot from different positions (standing supported, unsupported, prone, kneeling). I chose the training that interested me and actually 'tested out' and received certification. I then bought videos or 'youtubed' to reinforce my newly gained knowledge . I also joined forums like this one and asked lots of questions. Lot's of smart and experienced people on the www. I now help teach courses to American soldiers and civilians stationed in Germany who want to hunt. You'd be surprised how many people who hunted rabbits and squirrels back home couldn't hit the side of the barn when it came to wild boar, large deer or mountain goats. Don't waste ammo, it can be expensive especially in the larger calibers. I agree that practice makes perfect but only when you're practicing proper techniques. I still don't know didley in the BIG, BIG picture, I'm still learning but I do believe that "a little schoolin' sure ain't gonna hurt ya" gun) [/QUOTE]
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