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Hard Focus, Soft Focus or No Focus: The process of using visual data to shoot moving targets
Shooting Tips, 2024-02-08
Author: Mark Roberts, Retired Firearms Safety Instructor / Provincial Range Officer (Ontario) In my previous two articles, I mentioned the predictive process all brains, large or small, feeble or robust; use to manage data various senses retrieve and deliver to the brain. In this last part, I will attempt to explain how and why this […] The post Hard Focus, Soft Focus or No Focus: The process of using visual data to shoot moving targets appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2024-02-08
Author: Mark Roberts, Retired Firearms Safety Instructor / Provincial Range Officer (Ontario) In my previous two articles, I mentioned the predictive process all brains, large or small, feeble or robust; use to manage data various senses retrieve and deliver to the brain. In this last part, I will attempt to explain how and why this […] The post Hard Focus, Soft Focus or No Focus: The process of using visual data to shoot moving targets appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Recent Changes to Canadian Firearms Laws [updated 2024]
Shooting Tips, 2024-01-16
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor As an instructor for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC), I cannot help but notice the increasing interest in firearms use in Alberta. I teach the courses with another Instructor, and our monthly classes are normally full – sometimes we will even turn people away. Young women […] The post Recent Changes to Canadian Firearms Laws [updated 2024] appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2024-01-16
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor As an instructor for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC), I cannot help but notice the increasing interest in firearms use in Alberta. I teach the courses with another Instructor, and our monthly classes are normally full – sometimes we will even turn people away. Young women […] The post Recent Changes to Canadian Firearms Laws [updated 2024] appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
The Confluence of Safety and Etiquette in Sporting Clays
Shooting Tips, 2023-07-28
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Shotgun Competitor If you are reading this, you are likely one of the many people who really enjoys shooting sporting clays. We are a large and diverse group, ranging in age from our teens to those of us in our 80s, people from every walk of life. […] The post The Confluence of Safety and Etiquette in Sporting Clays appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2023-07-28
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Shotgun Competitor If you are reading this, you are likely one of the many people who really enjoys shooting sporting clays. We are a large and diverse group, ranging in age from our teens to those of us in our 80s, people from every walk of life. […] The post The Confluence of Safety and Etiquette in Sporting Clays appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
The Course Setter’s Paradox
Shooting Tips, 2023-07-28
Author: Mark Roberts, Retired Firearms Safety Instructor / Provincial Range Officer (Ontario) Most shooters do not see, participate or perhaps appreciate the silent work that goes on behind the scenes at a shooting facility. It’s hard work, seemingly capricious and often maligned over spilled tears after a poor score, yet there is far more thought […] The post The Course Setter’s Paradox appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2023-07-28
Author: Mark Roberts, Retired Firearms Safety Instructor / Provincial Range Officer (Ontario) Most shooters do not see, participate or perhaps appreciate the silent work that goes on behind the scenes at a shooting facility. It’s hard work, seemingly capricious and often maligned over spilled tears after a poor score, yet there is far more thought […] The post The Course Setter’s Paradox appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
The Cost of (Not) Engaging a Shooting Coach
Shooting Tips, 2023-05-25
Author: Mark Roberts, Retired Firearms Safety Instructor / Provincial Range Officer (Ontario) Neil Peart is considered one of the finest drummers in the music business, yet he was still taking lessons late into his career. His self awareness to identify room for improvement, combined with a sense of humility to accept an external source to […] The post The Cost of (Not) Engaging a Shooting Coach appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2023-05-25
Author: Mark Roberts, Retired Firearms Safety Instructor / Provincial Range Officer (Ontario) Neil Peart is considered one of the finest drummers in the music business, yet he was still taking lessons late into his career. His self awareness to identify room for improvement, combined with a sense of humility to accept an external source to […] The post The Cost of (Not) Engaging a Shooting Coach appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Be the Person: Mental health and peer support
Shooting Tips, 2023-02-14
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor This blog is going to be different from all the previous ones. It is the product of the confluence of 25 years of policing, many more years of shooting, a lifetime of being around people, and some recent events. It is my hope to craft something that […] The post Be the Person: Mental health and peer support appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2023-02-14
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor This blog is going to be different from all the previous ones. It is the product of the confluence of 25 years of policing, many more years of shooting, a lifetime of being around people, and some recent events. It is my hope to craft something that […] The post Be the Person: Mental health and peer support appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
The Importance of Vision
Shooting Tips, 2022-10-17
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor When a baseball player is hitting well, he or she will say they are seeing the ball really well. When the goalie in hockey can see the puck clearly, they are very hard to score on. The rifle shooter who can see the lines on the target […] The post The Importance of Vision appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2022-10-17
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor When a baseball player is hitting well, he or she will say they are seeing the ball really well. When the goalie in hockey can see the puck clearly, they are very hard to score on. The rifle shooter who can see the lines on the target […] The post The Importance of Vision appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Lessons and Getting Outside of your Comfort Zone
Shooting Tips, 2022-01-24
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor It is amazing how seemingly insignificant actions can have such powerful consequences. I was in the chair at the Endodontist’s office, having a root canal performed, when the doctor mentioned to his assistant that he was reading a book that, part way through the book, he was […] The post Shooting Lessons and Getting Outside of your Comfort Zone appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Shooting Tips, 2022-01-24
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor It is amazing how seemingly insignificant actions can have such powerful consequences. I was in the chair at the Endodontist’s office, having a root canal performed, when the doctor mentioned to his assistant that he was reading a book that, part way through the book, he was […] The post Shooting Lessons and Getting Outside of your Comfort Zone appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
5 Things: Sporting Clays Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way Part II
Musings of a Rookie, 2021-09-13
Musings of the Rookie 5 almost completely unrelated things you want to *avoid* or be aware of on the course. Phone addiction. I’m guilty of this, but usually if I’m shooting when on call. I’d like to apologize now to all the shooter’s whose perfect focus was messed up by my call rings or text […] The post 5 Things: Sporting Clays Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way Part II appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Musings of a Rookie, 2021-09-13
Musings of the Rookie 5 almost completely unrelated things you want to *avoid* or be aware of on the course. Phone addiction. I’m guilty of this, but usually if I’m shooting when on call. I’d like to apologize now to all the shooter’s whose perfect focus was messed up by my call rings or text […] The post 5 Things: Sporting Clays Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way Part II appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
5 Things: Sporting Clays Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way
Musings of a Rookie, 2021-07-30
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 9 Are you still looking for the great secret? Maybe that Trijicon illuminated sight for when you are shooting sporting clays at night? The Teflon butt pad that won’t snag on your vest when mounting? That talisman that aligns your chakra with your break point? Well, […] The post 5 Things: Sporting Clays Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Musings of a Rookie, 2021-07-30
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 9 Are you still looking for the great secret? Maybe that Trijicon illuminated sight for when you are shooting sporting clays at night? The Teflon butt pad that won’t snag on your vest when mounting? That talisman that aligns your chakra with your break point? Well, […] The post 5 Things: Sporting Clays Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way appeared first on Silver Willow Sporting Club.
Cadence in Shotgun Sports
Shooting Tips, 2020-12-23
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor Cadence is a noun used to describe rhythm, beat or measure of events, particularly where there is a pattern or sequence. It is an important concept in music, many of the performing arts as well as the martial arts. It might therefore be surprising to some people that is […]
Shooting Tips, 2020-12-23
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor Cadence is a noun used to describe rhythm, beat or measure of events, particularly where there is a pattern or sequence. It is an important concept in music, many of the performing arts as well as the martial arts. It might therefore be surprising to some people that is […]
The Need for Speed: The effect of cartridge velocity on target shooting
Shooting Tips, 2020-11-23
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor One does not have to spend a lot of time on the shotgun range or in the clubhouse to hear someone’s theories on the velocity of their shotgun cartridges. Not everyone puts a lot of thought into it, but some do, and some apparently put a whole lot […]
Shooting Tips, 2020-11-23
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor One does not have to spend a lot of time on the shotgun range or in the clubhouse to hear someone’s theories on the velocity of their shotgun cartridges. Not everyone puts a lot of thought into it, but some do, and some apparently put a whole lot […]
Muzzle Control
Shooting Tips, 2020-08-27
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor The topic of muzzle control is something that comes up frequently – I believe that everyone knows that it is a fundamental element in firearms safety, and few would argue that pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction is a good idea. There does not, however, seem to […]
Shooting Tips, 2020-08-27
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor The topic of muzzle control is something that comes up frequently – I believe that everyone knows that it is a fundamental element in firearms safety, and few would argue that pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction is a good idea. There does not, however, seem to […]
Getting through the COVID-19 doldrums…
Shooting Tips, 2020-04-27
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor With winter finally winding down and relaxing its icy grip, many of us were eagerly anticipating a return to the clay target range. Those plans, however, were put on hold as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe, and we are still awaiting the green light (some patiently, […]
Shooting Tips, 2020-04-27
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor With winter finally winding down and relaxing its icy grip, many of us were eagerly anticipating a return to the clay target range. Those plans, however, were put on hold as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe, and we are still awaiting the green light (some patiently, […]
Stolen Thoughts or Lessons Passed On?
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-11-15
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 8 I’m not sure I’ve ever had an original thought. Everything there is to think has already been thought by someone else. This submission to musingsis no different. For the life of me I can’t remember the source, but thanks to the guy who originally posed […]
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-11-15
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 8 I’m not sure I’ve ever had an original thought. Everything there is to think has already been thought by someone else. This submission to musingsis no different. For the life of me I can’t remember the source, but thanks to the guy who originally posed […]
OSP (Optimum Shotgun Performance) Training
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-08-24
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 7 Author: Rob Ridley, Rookie Wowww…..! Can’t say how many times that was said over a couple days with Gil and Vicki Ash of the OSP Shooting school. Silver Willow brought them North from Houston, right here to Canada’s premier sporting clays venue. The OSP School […]
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-08-24
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 7 Author: Rob Ridley, Rookie Wowww…..! Can’t say how many times that was said over a couple days with Gil and Vicki Ash of the OSP Shooting school. Silver Willow brought them North from Houston, right here to Canada’s premier sporting clays venue. The OSP School […]
Good Days & Bad Days
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-07-25
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 6 Author: Rob Ridley, Rookie If you are reading this, chances are you have at least shot clays once – maybe several times. Perhaps it is an all consuming addiction. Perhaps the addiction is so strong that when you can’t be at the range, you try […]
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-07-25
Musings of the Rookie – Sharing the Journey Part 6 Author: Rob Ridley, Rookie If you are reading this, chances are you have at least shot clays once – maybe several times. Perhaps it is an all consuming addiction. Perhaps the addiction is so strong that when you can’t be at the range, you try […]
The Federal 400 Shoot
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-06-01
Musings of the Rookie Part 6 Author: Rob Ridley, Rookie Well, I just finished the Federal 400 at Silver Willow and as the adrenaline fades, I’m too tired to mow the lawn {smirk} so it seems like a good opportunity to share the journey once more. As a bit of a spoiler, since I type […]
Musings of a Rookie, 2019-06-01
Musings of the Rookie Part 6 Author: Rob Ridley, Rookie Well, I just finished the Federal 400 at Silver Willow and as the adrenaline fades, I’m too tired to mow the lawn {smirk} so it seems like a good opportunity to share the journey once more. As a bit of a spoiler, since I type […]
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