Airsoft Or Paintball For Training — Any Benefit For Daily Carry?

By James England

Airsoft and paintball are two shooting sports enjoyed by millions the world over. Both offer firearms enthusiasts a lot in terms of team building, coordination, exercise, and using principles of marksmanship. Is there any advantage for a concealed carrier to get in on either of these sports?

As surprising as it may sound — there’s a good case for it.

Especially for those beginning their experience with firearms and nervous about handling loaded guns, airsoft can really help you work on the fundamentals. It’s possible to pick up a replica of many of the commonly made handguns and use that airsoft gun to practice things like:

Response Drills

Concealed carriers need to be able to draw their handgun from holster and put rounds on target. This is something that should be practiced at a range or controlled safe environment. For those who are nervous about carrying with a round in the chamber, airsoft can provide a good bridge for practicing all the same techniques without having to worry about it.

Home Defense Plans

It’s just not possible to use live rounds in home defense drills. When you have to plan for how you intend to fight, using an airsoft pistol can help you work on pivotal …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation