Choosing an Instructor A few days ago, I was practicing with a friend who is an NSSA Certified Instructor, and during a short break, he told me of a gentleman he's been coaching. His student took lessons about a year ago from a so-called instructor that set him up on a path toward failure. It has taken this new instructor several lessons for the student to un-learn much of what this previous person had tried to teach him. It always surprises me when a new or even an experienced shotgun shooter doesn't at least ask others about the capability of the person he's … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hints: Withdrawing from a Shoot
Withdrawing from a Shoot Last summer, I withdrew from one of my favorite shoots because of a HOT weather forecast. The T-Town shoot started on Friday, July 19. It's not only a great event, it's also at my home club, the Tulsa Gun Club -- a great venue. This is one of my favorite shoots, but after looking at the weather forecast, and on my wife's urging, I withdrew from the shoot. The actual heat was forecast to be in the mid- to high-90s, with the "real feel" temperature projected to be 105 to 110 degrees, or possibly higher. After having experienced heat stroke a few years ago while … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #61: You Can’t Be Too Safe
You can't be too safe Safety is something that should always be central in our thinking. It's difficult to think about shotgun shooting without thinking about the things we have to do to make it a safe sport. One safety consideration when you're shooting shotguns is to make sure you only carry shells for the gauge you're shooting. One of the things that older shooters will remember is when 20-gauge shells were red just like the 12-gauge shells were. The reason the manufacturers and the sport changed the 20-gauge shells to yellow was for safety reasons. If, back in the … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hints: Damaged Shotguns
Damaged Shotguns I recently had a novice shooter ask me to show him how to load, unload, clean, and shoot his shotgun. He had purchased a Remington Model 11-48 at a local gun show for what he said was a good price. At first glance, it looked like a nice, well-maintained shotgun. I always start new shooters with a discussion regarding safety and make sure they understand safety by asking them questions. We then discuss gun fit, mount and stance. During this discussion, the student mounted his newly acquired shotgun, and I saw why he had gotten such a good deal on it. About … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hints: Breathing
Breathing Holding your breath, for even a short period of time, can create periods of tension. One way that I try to reduce tension in myself is by using a proper breathing technique. I know that's something our bodies do for us without thinking, but there are times when doing something intense and physically demanding, such as during the stress of competition, that many of us hold our breath. Proper breathing will help us to elevate our performance. Not breathing correctly can limit our mobility. I have been studying martial arts for a few years. During the classes, our … [Read more...]
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