Archive for self defense accuracy

Precision vs. Accuracy

In a defensive situation, would you rather be precise, accurate or both?

April 30, 2013

Accuracy

So much emphasis is put on accuracy in the shooting world. We all want to put small, hole-touching groups in our targets when at the range. As a gunwriter, I spend hours at the range trying to wring out the best possible groups to learn the true accuracy of a firearm, whether rifle or handgun, by eliminating as many human factors as possible. However, tiny groups won’t save your life if you can’t do it with speed.

October 06, 2011

Self-Defense Accuracy

Most handguns shooters spend countless hours trying to get the smallest possible group in the 10-ring on a target. Many of us are practically obsessed with accuracy, but accuracy and self-defense accuracy are quite different.

January 25, 2011