Concealed Carry Class, Just Got Back

Stress shooting is a completely different animal, shooting in a real life situation is even crazier.

Concentrate on good form, and accuracy, than work your speed up from there. Try not to get carried away with who is quicker, rush things and form bad habits, they will prove to be very difficult to unlearn and could end up costing you your life if not corrected. Muscle memory is key, when (pardon my french) **** hits the fan there is very little to no thinking done at all, and your time practicing pulling aiming countless times will pay off. Range time is important but sometimes difficult our busy lives doesn't leave much time, practicing pulling in front of a mirror isn't a replacement for range firing but can be very useful in critiquing yourself and perfecting form. Dry firing is also VERY important to train your mind for a smooth trigger squeeze.

Remember its the first shot that counts even a horrible/inexperienced shooter can have a great shot and ruin your day/life.

Spend a lot of time picking out a gun and caliber that suites you. With your description of your hand size I would recommend trying a Sig with Hogue grips, iv'e noticed that they seem to do best with large hands.

People can give you advice on "good" guns all day long but at the end of the day its how it feels to you that matters. Once you pick one out practice constantly, you need it to be second nature. Concealed carry is a responsibility, like driving, and not putting the required time in could end up needlessly costing you or someone else they're lives.

Just my .02