Starvin Larry

“Is competitive shooting a good or bad idea for armed defenders? This has been a recurring topic that’s piqued my interest quite a bit throughout this year. One that’s been discussed both at length and in passing by several folks I hold in very high regard. The opinions and positions expressed are more varied than I could have imagined. I found myself nodding my head in agreement with some of them on one end of the spectrum and cocking my head in disbelief on the other. The common factor here has been me listening intently while processing the information in an attempt to understand it without bias in order to get the most out of it.

Here is the thing. I enjoy competitive shooting. At the same time, I’m deeply interested in armed self defense. I’ve been on a constant mission to become better at both. As of writing, I hold a very strong opinion that competitive shooting sports provide a lot of value to armed defenders and firmly believe it is something they should be actively participating in. I’ll explain why I hold that belief while also looking at some of the arguments against it because I think there is some value in them. Let’s dive right in.”

https://unclezo.com/2023/01/07/competitive-shooting-for-armed-defenders/