Gun Fighting 103

Use of cover.

First, understand the difference between cover and concealment.
Cover - something that can actually shield you from incoming fire.
Concealment - something that simply hides you from being seen, but does not stop incoming fire!


Take cover
If you prefer not to get shot in a gun fight, take cover. Sometimes cover is in front, sometimes it is to the side, and sometimes it is behind you.


Use cover
When fighting back is necessary, use the covering object(s) to cover the majority of your body while taking aim for counter shots. Unless you are in the active military, you likely do not have air support, so an accurate shot will be necessary.

Leave as little of yourself exposed as possible!

Shoot over cover
Shoot under cover
Shoot along side the cover
Shoot through gaps / holes in the cover

Brace your rifle on the ground, or on the cover, when taking longer shots. This adds to stability and makes those shots more accurate. The first hit is far more important than the number of shots fired.

When using the AR15 rifle, do not rest the actual barrel on the cover, unless you want to miss your target. It will shift your point of impact (POI). Rest the handguard on the cover. This is why you get a free-floated handguard. This is why you get as long a free floated handguard as you can (12" minimum, in my book).

Consider changing your position behind the cover to take follow up shots.


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