How Gun-Mounted Lasers Can Make You a Better Shooter

Once, lasers existed only in movies and high tech industries. However, now you can purchase inexpensive ones to fit on your keychain! One of the many advantages of small lasers is the ability to mount them on your gun. Due to the size of lasers when manufacturers first introduced them, they were cumbersome and affected gun balance and accuracy. You also could not place a laser-sighted gun in a holster! Technology has come a long way since then, and now you can find a variety of laser sights for almost every gun type.
 

Why train with a laser

 
Gun-mounted lasers are superior to even the most advanced, traditional sights, especially when it comes to improving your shooting techniques. First, a laser mounted to your gun will save you money. You can learn the fundamentals of accuracy without firing a bullet. With a scope, only a fired bullet reaches the target. To practice with a sighted gun, you'll need to purchase several boxes of ammunition and targets. You do not need to waste expensive ammunition when you train with a laser mounted to your gun. You also won't need to schedule time at a gun range. You can see exactly where a bullet would hit by analyzing where the laser dot lies.
 
You can use lasers to learn the fundamentals of accuracy. You can practice holding the gun properly, where to point the gun, how to stand, and how to use sights. Even the most advanced shooter needs to reevaluate and fine-tune these fundamentals periodically.
 

How to train with a laser

 
The first step in any gun training is to always, always treat every gun as if it is loaded. Choose a safe direction to point the gun, away from people, and keep your finger off of the trigger until you intend to pull it. Remove all ammunition from the area, check and double-check that the magazine and gun are empty. Also, remember that lasers are not harmless. Never point them at anyone's eyes.
 
Lasers do not replace good form and technique. Use the laser to improve upon these things, not as a way to shoot without learning the basics. Don't sacrifice skill or develop bad habits by relying solely on your laser.
 
Before depending on them for training, sight your gun-mounted lasers with live ammunition, just like traditional sights. Once you've sighted it in, you can see where your bullet would hit without firing.
 
Grab a blank piece of paper or a sticky note and draw a black circle with a marker to make a target. Check again that your firearm is empty. Then, place your bulls-eye at eye level. Aim at the mark. When you can hold the laser on the bulls-eye, reduce the size of your dot.
 

How training with a laser improves accuracy

 
Now you know how to set up your training area. Next, examine the elements influencing your precision. You have a sighted gun, locked stance, and proper grip. Look at the laser dot. It's probably dancing all over the sheet. If you're doing everything right, why is it moving? This effect is known as your wobble area. Everyone, even the best competition shooters, has one. Even the slightest movement in your hands or body amplifies over the distance from the gun to your target. You'll notice, the further away you are, the more it moves. Also, the closer you are, the less it moves. The good news is you can decrease your wobble area through training. Possible causes to look at are
  • A loose grip
  • Too much pressure from your dominant hand
  • Too little pressure from your weaker hand
  • Tension in any direction
  • Not a wide enough standing stance to reduce swaying
 
 
You can experiment with each of these areas separately to determine the problem. You should also fire your unloaded gun while watching the laser dot. You'll need to compensate for any movement while firing.
 

How training with a laser improves feedback

 
With sighted guns, a friend or instructor cannot see exactly where you are aiming the gun. Even if they stand behind you, they can't look through your sights. However, they can easily see a red dot on the target and know where the gun is aiming. With this knowledge, they can offer advice and help you problem shoot. Also, you won't need to wear ear protection since the gun will not be firing bullets. You can get real-time feedback while holding the gun and see the improvements made immediately.
 
Laser sights are worth the initial investment. They will save you money in ammunition and gun range fees. The training they allow you to receive is priceless, and your improved accuracy should pay off no matter what in what situation you utilize your gun.
 
 
How Gun-Mounted Lasers Can Make You a Better Shooter
 
 
Once, lasers existed only in movies and high tech industries. However, now you can purchase inexpensive ones to fit on your keychain! One of the many advantages of small lasers is the ability to mount them on your gun. Due to the size of lasers when manufacturers first introduced them, they were cumbersome and affected gun balance and accuracy. You also could not place a laser-sighted gun in a holster! Technology has come a long way since then, and now you can find a variety of laser sights for almost every gun type.
 
 
<H1>Why train with a laser</H1>
 
Gun-mounted lasers are superior to even the most advanced, traditional sights, especially when it comes to improving your shooting techniques. First, a laser mounted to your gun will save you money. You can learn the fundamentals of accuracy without firing a bullet. With a scope, only a fired bullet reaches the target. To practice with a sighted gun, you'll need to purchase several boxes of ammunition and targets. You do not need to waste expensive ammunition when you train with a laser mounted to your gun. You also won't need to schedule time at a gun range. You can see exactly where a bullet would hit by analyzing where the laser dot lies.
 
 
You can use lasers to learn the fundamentals of accuracy. You can practice holding the gun properly, where to point the gun, how to stand, and how to use sights. Even the most advanced shooter needs to reevaluate and fine-tune these fundamentals periodically.
 
 
<H1>How to train with a laser</H1>
 
The first step in any gun training is to always, always treat every gun as if it is loaded. Choose a safe direction to point the gun, away from people, and keep your finger off of the trigger until you intend to pull it. Remove all ammunition from the area, check and double-check that the magazine and gun are empty. Also, remember that lasers are not harmless. Never point them at anyone's eyes.
 
 
Lasers do not replace good form and technique. Use the laser to improve upon these things, not as a way to shoot without learning the basics. Don't sacrifice skill or develop bad habits by relying solely on your laser.
 
 
Before depending on them for training, sight your gun-mounted lasers with live ammunition, just like traditional sights. Once you've sighted it in, you can see where your bullet would hit without firing.
 
 
Grab a blank piece of paper or a sticky note and draw a black circle with a marker to make a target. Check again that your firearm is empty. Then, place your bulls-eye at eye level. Aim at the mark. When you can hold the laser on the bulls-eye, reduce the size of your dot.
 
 
<H1>How training with a laser improves accuracy</H1>
 
Now you know how to set up your training area. Next, examine the elements influencing your precision. You have a sighted gun, locked stance, and proper grip. Look at the laser dot. It's probably dancing all over the sheet. If you're doing everything right, why is it moving? This effect is known as your wobble area. Everyone, even the best competition shooters, has one. Even the slightest movement in your hands or body amplifies over the distance from the gun to your target. You'll notice, the further away you are, the more it moves. Also, the closer you are, the less it moves. The good news is you can decrease your wobble area through training. Possible causes to look at are
 
<UL>
 
<LI>A loose grip</LI>
 
<LI>Too much pressure from your dominant hand</LI>
 
<LI>Too little pressure from your weaker hand</LI>
 
<LI>Tension in any direction</LI>
 
<LI>Not a wide enough standing stance to reduce swaying</LI>
 
</UL>
 
 
You can experiment with each of these areas separately to determine the problem. You should also fire your unloaded gun while watching the laser dot. You'll need to compensate for any movement while firing.
 
 
<H1>How training with a laser improves feedback</H1>
 
With sighted guns, a friend or instructor cannot see exactly where you are aiming the gun. Even if they stand behind you, they can't look through your sights. However, they can easily see a red dot on the target and know where the gun is aiming. With this knowledge, they can offer advice and help you problem shoot. Also, you won't need to wear ear protection since the gun will not be firing bullets. You can get real-time feedback while holding the gun and see the improvements made immediately.
 
 
Laser sights are worth the initial investment. They will save you money in ammunition and gun range fees. The training they allow you to receive is priceless, and your improved accuracy should pay off no matter what in what situation you utilize your gun.
 
How Gun-Mounted Lasers Can Make You a Better Shooter
Once, lasers existed only in movies and high tech industries. However, now you can purchase inexpensive ones to fit on your keychain! One of the many advantages of small lasers is the ability to mount them on your gun. Due to the size of lasers when manufacturers first introduced them, they were cumbersome and affected gun balance and accuracy. You also could not place a laser-sighted gun in a holster! Technology has come a long way since then, and now you can find a variety of laser sights for almost every gun type.
 

Why train with a laser

 
Gun-mounted lasers are superior to even the most advanced, traditional sights, especially when it comes to improving your shooting techniques. First, a laser mounted to your gun will save you money. You can learn the fundamentals of accuracy without firing a bullet. With a scope, only a fired bullet reaches the target. To practice with a sighted gun, you'll need to purchase several boxes of ammunition and targets. You do not need to waste expensive ammunition when you train with a laser mounted to your gun. You also won't need to schedule time at a gun range. You can see exactly where a bullet would hit by analyzing where the laser dot lies.
 
You can use lasers to learn the fundamentals of accuracy. You can practice holding the gun properly, where to point the gun, how to stand, and how to use sights. Even the most advanced shooter needs to reevaluate and fine-tune these fundamentals periodically.
 

How to train with a laser

 
The first step in any gun training is to always, always treat every gun as if it is loaded. Choose a safe direction to point the gun, away from people, and keep your finger off of the trigger until you intend to pull it. Remove all ammunition from the area, check and double-check that the magazine and gun are empty. Also, remember that lasers are not harmless. Never point them at anyone's eyes.
 
Lasers do not replace good form and technique. Use the laser to improve upon these things, not as a way to shoot without learning the basics. Don't sacrifice skill or develop bad habits by relying solely on your laser.
 
Before depending on them for training, sight your gun-mounted lasers with live ammunition, just like traditional sights. Once you've sighted it in, you can see where your bullet would hit without firing.
 
Grab a blank piece of paper or a sticky note and draw a black circle with a marker to make a target. Check again that your firearm is empty. Then, place your bulls-eye at eye level. Aim at the mark. When you can hold the laser on the bulls-eye, reduce the size of your dot.
 

How training with a laser improves accuracy

 
Now you know how to set up your training area. Next, examine the elements influencing your precision. You have a sighted gun, locked stance, and proper grip. Look at the laser dot. It's probably dancing all over the sheet. If you're doing everything right, why is it moving? This effect is known as your wobble area. Everyone, even the best competition shooters, has one. Even the slightest movement in your hands or body amplifies over the distance from the gun to your target. You'll notice, the further away you are, the more it moves. Also, the closer you are, the less it moves. The good news is you can decrease your wobble area through training. Possible causes to look at are
  • A loose grip
  • Too much pressure from your dominant hand
  • Too little pressure from your weaker hand
  • Tension in any direction
  • Not a wide enough standing stance to reduce swaying
 
 
You can experiment with each of these areas separately to determine the problem. You should also fire your unloaded gun while watching the laser dot. You'll need to compensate for any movement while firing.
 

How training with a laser improves feedback

 
With sighted guns, a friend or instructor cannot see exactly where you are aiming the gun. Even if they stand behind you, they can't look through your sights. However, they can easily see a red dot on the target and know where the gun is aiming. With this knowledge, they can offer advice and help you problem shoot. Also, you won't need to wear ear protection since the gun will not be firing bullets. You can get real-time feedback while holding the gun and see the improvements made immediately.
 
Laser sights are worth the initial investment. They will save you money in ammunition and gun range fees. The training they allow you to receive is priceless, and your improved accuracy should pay off no matter what in what situation you utilize your gun.
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Joshua Keaton

Joshua is our senior staff writer for Fishing.org and Shooting.org. He is an avid hunter, clay shooter and amateur photographer.