What do you guys think about this idea in shooting ranges

[Killerb]

We have bear and wild animal defense training. The reason why I don't want to go to a range is that my friends and I like to have scenarios while practicing. We put a bear picture on a cart and have someone pull it towards the shooter as fast as possible. We then shoot it to see how well we would do in a bear attack situation. We got the idea when we saw the guys from the yukon do the same thing.
Sometimes we use zombies.

[Big Daddy Badger]

Originally Posted by Killerb

We have bear and wild animal defense training. The reason why I don't want to go to a range is that my friends and I like to have scenarios while practicing. We put a bear picture on a cart and have someone pull it towards the shooter as fast as possible. We then shoot it to see how well we would do in a bear attack situation. We got the idea when we saw the guys from the yukon do the same thing.
Sometimes we use zombies.

I'd let the zombies pull the cart all of the time.
Safer for your friends that way...especially since your shooting real fast and all.

[Grizzled]

What a great idea..and sounds like it would be fun as well.

[Okotokian]

I like the idea. And I don't even think the number of casualties will be very high.

Seriously, moving targets in an enclosed, controlled indoor range would be very cool. People pulling ropes on home-made rigs out at Sibald, not so much.

[Big Daddy Badger]

Originally Posted by Okotokian

I like the idea. And I don't even think the number of casualties will be very high.

Seriously, moving targets in an enclosed, controlled indoor range would be very cool. People pulling ropes on home-made rigs out at Sibald, not so much.

Try and keep up...sometimes he uses zombies.....geez.

[Gutshot]

Originally Posted by pesky672

I'd let the zombies pull the cart all of the time.
Safer for your friends that way...especially since your shooting real fast and all.

Holy ***t! I just blew Pepsi out my nose. nice one

[S-in-Cochrane]

Definitely saw this on an episode of Sarah Palin's Alaska ...

Looked like fun.

There's some shooting schools in the U.S. that do similar type stuff. Definitely good practice.

[Wiz]

Get a handgun and join an IDPA club like Buffalo Target or the like. This way you can practice "real life" scenarios in the comfort of trained individuals. . I'm sure you can also use service rifles and shotguns during practice if your lucky.

Either way, be careful out there. I don't think it’s a great idea using live rounds for that kind of training, especially if someone is pulling any sort of target. The sport doesn’t need an unnecessary fatality gathering headlines for those pro registration folks.

I'm kind of guessing the OP meant someone was pulling a rope attached to the target from a safe position behind the shooter.....at least that's what I read into it.

[elkhunter11]

We put a bear picture on a cart and have someone pull it towards the shooter as fast as possible. We then shoot it to see how well we would do in a bear attack situation.

Any kind of practise that involves safely shooting your firearms is a good thing, but I wouldn't consider the situation quite the same as a real bear attack. Fear and adrenaline can be significant factors, just as buck fever often is. I have seen people that were normally very good shots miss otherwise easy shots, due to buck fever. I find that shooting skeet helps people to acquire moving targets quicker, and to learn how to lead targets.

[HunterDave]

Why not find a hill that someone can roll a tire down at you? The person rolling it can take cover on the other side of the hill before you start shooting and you'll add more realism with the fear of an out of control tire careening down a hill towards you at 30 mph.......! Please video tape it for our viewing pleasure.

[fogducker]

yep what dave said.

[bowhunter9841]

There is a place in the states somewhere that does this for training hunters to deal with charging buffalo! Watched it on a Roger raglin hunting movie. Guy actually shows how to reload very quickly with a bolt action rifle too! Roger only gets 2 shots off at the target. Most shooters can get 3 in the kill by the time they are done training! Shooting a scoped bolt action rifle. They pull it with a quad, and have it set up on a rail system! It's pretty neat! Good idea I think!

[Killerb]

Originally Posted by Wiz

Get a handgun and join an IDPA club like Buffalo Target or the like. This way you can practice "real life" scenarios in the comfort of trained individuals. . I'm sure you can also use service rifles and shotguns during practice if your lucky.

Either way, be careful out there. I don't think it’s a great idea using live rounds for that kind of training, especially if someone is pulling any sort of target. The sport doesn’t need an unnecessary fatality gathering headlines for those pro registration folks.

Ahaha no the guy stands behind you with a very long rope. There is also a mark about 6 feet away where you have to stop shooting. That way you do not swing around and hit someone. I do agree that you cannot simulate adrenaline and panic. But hey its better than nothing.

[crawfy]

Try using those cheap rubber balls you can but at Walmart and roll them down a hill towards the shooter.

[oldgutpile]

We've done similiar practice with balloons out on the bald-azz prairie. Have someone upwind let the balloons go at a regular pace, and see how well you do as the balloons go bouncing off of every gopher mound and sage brush. Just make sure you pick up your targets at the end of the day!

[albertadeer]

Originally Posted by Killerb

We have bear and wild animal defense training. The reason why I don't want to go to a range is that my friends and I like to have scenarios while practicing. We put a bear picture on a cart and have someone pull it towards the shooter as fast as possible. We then shoot it to see how well we would do in a bear attack situation. We got the idea when we saw the guys from the yukon do the same thing.
Sometimes we use zombies.

Get some old truck tires and bolt some plywood on the sides. You can bolt 2 or 3 together as well.

Roll them around and practice shooting them. Be smart and safe and you can have some good fun and learn a lot!

[bb356]

Originally Posted by HunterDave

Why not find a hill that someone can roll a tire down at you? The person rolling it can take cover on the other side of the hill before you start shooting and you'll add more realism with the fear of an out of control tire careening down a hill towards you at 30 mph.......! Please video tape it for our viewing pleasure.

[bukwild]

Originally Posted by pesky672

I'd let the zombies pull the cart all of the time.
Safer for your friends that way...especially since your shooting real fast and all.

Funniest post I have read in a very long time. Thanks