A while back I was a student in one of Pat Rogers’ EAG Tactical classes. I’ve known Pat for years, I’m a repeat student, and I recommend him without reservation. We were getting our rifles zeroed at 50 yards and I wasn’t able to get a group smaller than 8 inches. After some gentle encouragement from Pat, as only Pat can deliver, he handed me a different rifle – Robar’s new PolymAR-15. My group instantly shrunk to less than 2 inches. I had automatically concluded that it was my shooting and not the firearm, the shooter is the cause 99% of the time. It turns out that the other rifle’s barrel was shot out – the lands and grooves had been worn.
What’s the moral of the story? If you have a gun that you think has a problem (shooting low left, malfunctioning, whatever), have someone else who is a good shooter shoot it without telling them what the issue is. If they experience the exact same problem then the likelihood that it’s the gun is a bit higher. If they don’t have the same problem you did, then it’s probably you.
If it is the gun, then either contact the manufacturer or take it to a reputable gun smith.
My wife did not seem as apprehensive when I returned to the car;including her in the introduction on firearms and safety seems to have placated her. She still does not like the idea,but now recognizes the need and the emphasis that was stressed on safety!
John K.
Dad brought out more ammo, but said I didn’t need anymore practice. Lol his face was awesome.” (she did 2 private sessions then went shooting with her father)
Jamie Q.
THANK YOU, falls short in expressing my gratitude for your help, coaching, and counseling.
David W.
Additionally, one of the instructors, Bayan D., explained why we were doing what we were doing. He incorporated his many experiences…As an instructor, Bayan was honest without being insulting, he identified what I was doing wrong and taught me how to fix it. As a result, I saw improvement out of a little more than a single box of .40 ammunition.
James M
The FDP Class started promptly at the designated time. Bayan is like the Energizer Bunny. He doesn’t get tired. He doesn’t get hungry. His voice never waivers. He is an excellent speaker and his lectures are programmed to be slow enough for novices but fast-paced enough to maintain the interest of more experienced shooters. Questions were clearly answered as they were presented and safety was constantly stressed as firearms were introduced for gun handling, dry fire and live fire events. Bayan a…
Lowell B
Our instructor was funny, informed, and still professional, the course was well-paced, and it was a great experience!
C.V.
Best experience I’ve ever had on the range! I have so much to practice and improve on, but I feel so much more knowledgeable and safe.