When it comes to firearms training, there are two terms that you will hear a lot and need to understand. These terms could be the difference in life and death in a gunfight. The terms, cover and concealment. These words seem pretty straight forward, but are commonly confused. When you think about, that's understandable. People use different names for different things all the time. We can be talking about the exact same thing while using two different words and not even realize it. That's what the Cave is for, we're determined to getting everyone on the same page. For all intensive purposes, cover is your best bet when bullets start flying. Cover can be simply defined as anything that has the capability to stop hostile fire. Pretty much anything that can keep you from getting shot. A few examples are brick or concrete walls, a car's engine block, large rocks or mounds of compressed dirt, or a steel door. If it's solid, thick, and dense, it will work. Remember, you hear people yell "take cover" not concealment. If we think of cover as anything that can hide you from enemy fire, concealment is anything that can hide you from enemy sight. It may not be the best option, well, it definitely isn't the best option, but it's better than being out in the open. Thick vegetation, a bed, a standard house door, and a covered window are all examples of concealment. Remember, you're hiding. When your best option is concealment, you want to be the best hide-and-seek player of all time. Move as little as possible until you are ready to engage your target. Minimize any noise emitting and reflective objects. All you have is the element of surprise, use it! Now that you have a good understanding of what is cover and what is concealment, expand on it. make a habit out of recognizing objects in your daily life & identifying them as either cover or concealment. You want to do as little guess work as possible when bullets start flying. And even if you still have trouble keeping the terms straight, remember this one thing... If you can shoot through it, you can get shot through it.
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AuthorKeep in mind that I am by no means a gun expert. I have had some safety, handling, and shooting training, but nowhere near the amount I feel is needed to claim the "expert" title. With that being said, I am a man that owns a LOT of firearms, knives, and gear! I have been shooting since I could hold a rifle and have even competed in and won a few competitions. The advice and tips that I give are based on personal experience, but are by no means to be taken as law. Please consult a trained, certified professional for all your firearms needs. Enjoy! Archives
May 2016
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