If you’ve been shooting 20 years or more, what advice do you wish someone told you early on?

Alan · Nov 7, 2025

If you've been shooting for 20+ years, what tips would you give new shooters? Let’s hear the wisdom from the veterans of the range.

CECannonJr · Nov 8, 2025

Get into reloading right from the start. It's another realm of shooting sports that provides enjoyment for most who do it.

Alan · Nov 8, 2025

Thanks for your input, reloading is great!

URIT · Nov 8, 2025

Learn the importance of breathing when shooting.
Do NOT stage the trigger.
Keep your eyes focused on the front sight until the round hits the target. Eye sight drift as you press the trigger will cause a hit off POA.
Have a simple range plan that is goal oriented and builds skill sets.

Alan · Nov 9, 2025

URIT said:
Learn the importance of breathing when shooting.
Do NOT stage the trigger.
Keep your eyes focused on the front sight until the round hits the target. Eye sight drift as you press the trigger will cause a hit off POA.
Have a simple range plan that is goal oriented and builds skill sets.

Thanks for the tips..focusing on breathing, trigger control and front sight alignment is such a practical way to steadily improve shooting skills.

thegunnut · Nov 14, 2025

Another that would have wanted to reload. At 66 years old now ain't gonna happen but wish I could have gotten into it 40 years ago.

GaryS · Monday at 7:21 PM

Pretty much a requirement anywhere now, but the ongoing ringing in my ears is a hard won lesson to always wear ear protection.

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