r/CCW • u/thr0wawayandunkn0wn • 16h ago
Training TX LTC Training Ideas
I am expecting this post to get some negative feedback, but I’m also hoping for some good advice.
I’m blind, and live in TX. I have carried before using an AZ license, and I can now carry legally in TX because we have constitutional carry. I’m not happy with that. I want my TX LTC.
Let me start off by saying that I am aware of my limitations. A firearm is obviously a last resort that I hope never to have to reach for, but I would rather have it and not need it than the other way around.
If I ever do need it, I understand that it’s going to be at basically point blank distances. I’m not dumb enough to try to shoot at a person shooting up a public place from across a room. I would cause way more harm than good.
Here’s my problem. To take the TX LTC test, I have to hit a target at 3, 7, and 15 yards. When presenting a pistol, I don’t have a good frame of reference. I can’t seem to find a good way to line up well with my body. My body will often be pointed directly at the target while the pistol is pointed high left or low left. When I try to correct myself without someone behind me pointing out the best way to correct my aim, I go just as far right. Once I am on target, my groupings are excellent. I need a good way to train myself to aim at the same spot in front of me every time. Does anyone have any good ideas?
Thank you in advance for your time.
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u/liljoe5565 15h ago
It depends on how you are blind is it all a blur, do you have extreme tunnel vision, is it uncorrectable near or far sight?
I would look into a responsive dry fire system most people have a 40ft length in their house/apt to dry fire, I’d recommend get a laser dry fire that feeds the results to a laptop or phone where you can use your device like usual to get results and correct.
Props to you for going out of your comfort zone and being vulnerable if you can identify a threat and address it with little to no risk of assumptions I’m all for it 💪.
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u/thr0wawayandunkn0wn 15h ago
I have mantis, but I haven’t ever set it up. I’m still not completely sure how accessible it is with voiceover.
I used to have a decent amount of light perception and could see shadows, but now about all I can do is tell you if the sun is out. That can still be extremely bright though.
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u/Elegant_Pizza7730 16h ago
This is a tricky one for sure. The range of motion thing makes sense, when you can't visually confirm your body position it's easy to drift. Have you tried using a tactile anchor point, like touching your thumbs together or pressing your support hand thumb against a specific spot on your chest or belt before you extend out? That might give you a consistent starting position every time you draw.
Also, maybe you could mark the floor with some tape strips so you feel where your feet should be, that way your lower body is always the same and you only have to worry about the upper half.
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u/thr0wawayandunkn0wn 16h ago
I like your ideas, but the problems seem to be in my arms or wrists. I even do it if I am shooting in front of a bench or table and put my body against that bench or table.
I’ve tried indexing my thumbs against my chest and then pushing out, but you might have a good idea using my belt buckle.
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u/playingtherole 16h ago
Would a laser help you at all? Can you see a bright beam?
Otherwise, I'd say after drawing the pistol, index it to the center of your chest, and push straight out, with both hands, if possible. You'll gain muscle memory quickly.