Comments on: Reality Check: Spreading Out Your Rounds https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/training-and-technique/reality-check-spreading-out-your-rounds/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:16:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 By: A Question, I Haz https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/training-and-technique/reality-check-spreading-out-your-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-168299 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:16:22 +0000 https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/?p=36728#comment-168299 In reply to A Question, I Haz.

Basically, I was told not to shoot at my best for my CCW, but to dumb it down because the paper pushers at CADOJ supersede the instructor who’s actually with you witnessing your skill set.

]]> By: A Question, I Haz https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/training-and-technique/reality-check-spreading-out-your-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-168298 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:13:41 +0000 https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/?p=36728#comment-168298 This happened to me during my qualifying shooting skills test for my last CCW renewal. I had to fire 40+ rounds at 5-, 7-, and 10-yd distances onto a paper target, yet my shots resulted in a small grouping in which a substantial portion of the paper was entirely gone, and the instructor could not identify 40 separate holes. He told me I had to re-take the test and ensure that he could visually identify, circle (with a Sharpie), and photograph all 40 holes to confirm 40 qualifying rounds actually fired. Because L.A. County standards require it, so I was told. I therefore did it all again, taking care to space the holes within the center mass outline. I scored a 100% with full points…again. Also scored 100% on the written portion.

And I have to go through the next renewal cycle soon because our permits are good for only two years. Never mind I’ve already had multiple CCWs (CA and outside CA), 250+ hours of professional certification including advanced tactics, Handgun Combat Master, etc. Our overlords in Sacramento have allowed CADOJ to require double the hours and fees for renewal than the last time I did it. Absurd.

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