Talking about shooting advices

Alan · Nov 21, 2025

I was at the range the other day, talking with a new shooter. This guy was enthusiastic and driven, but he was also overwhelmed with “advice” from every uncle and neighbor. It reminded me of the useful bits I got when I was starting out… and some of the junk I wish I could un-hear.

So I'm curious....

What’s the best and the worst shooting advice you’ve ever gotten? And if you could offer some wisdom to a new shooter, what would you share? Let’s get some insights from the experts!

GibbsGunsmithing · Nov 22, 2025

Woo, hee. The list is long and distinguished here. Best advice is seek a professional and qualified instructor/mentor/coach. It could cost some money, but nothing reference to shooting sports is “cheap!” Wife hears it allah the time, but does what she’s learned to do well and puts a whuppin’ on them.
Be careful about what you see and hear out there. Lots of doofus’s at the range and on the net!
Regards,

Alan · Nov 22, 2025

GibbsGunsmithing said:
Woo, hee. The list is long and distinguished here. Best advice is seek a professional and qualified instructor/mentor/coach. It could cost some money, but nothing reference to shooting sports is “cheap!” Wife hears it allah the time, but does what she’s learned to do well and puts a whuppin’ on them.
Be careful about what you see and hear out there. Lots of doofus’s at the range and on the net!
Regards,

I totally get what you’re saying, it's often the quiet one who ends up outperforming the loudest voice in the room. It sounds like your wife really has that figured out, which is fantastic to witness. In the end, solid training, strong fundamentals, and a touch of humility can take you much further than any advice you might find online.

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