"Why Gun accuracy isn’t as important as you may think" |
By Tim Schimdt
USCCA Founder
Dear responsibly armed citizen,
Whether you’ve owned guns for decades or are going shopping for your first gun
this weekend, chances are you’ve heard more than your fair share of opinions
about which guns are best for personal defense. One of the most common factors
that I hear people talk about is accuracy.
“Can the gun shoot tight groups at 10 yards? 15 yards? How about 25 yards?
After all, you’re going to need your shots to be accurate if you’re going to
take down a bad guy.” I’ve heard this one thousands of times, and I’m sure you
can relate. Most often these types of questions are good to ask, but sometimes
they can over complicate the decision-making process and cause people to the
wrong gun.
FBI research shows that 81.4% of gun fights happen at a distance of under 20
feet. This means that the average attack on a victim unfolds very quickly and
at a close distance. This is not always on people’s minds when they are buying
a personal defense gun, and it’s certainly not on most people’s minds when they
are at the range. So what is the most important thing to look for when
considering which gun to carry for personal defense?
In this week’s report, we want to share some of the things we’ve learned about
accuracy to consider as you train and equip yourself for everyday
carrying. We’ve also included an enlightening story about
a string of suspicious events, a burglary, and a homeowner’s attempt to
protect his property in a very small and quiet town.
Take care and stay safe,
Tim Schmidt
Publisher - Concealed Carry Report
USCCA Founder