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Shoot in competition. It hones the edge. A gun club that’s enthusiastic about IDPA or IPSC (see the chapter on Combat Competition) will be able to set up complicated and challenging scenarios that you or I might not have the time or the money to construct. You’ll get to watch top shooters in action and pick up subtle lessons from how they handle various tactical problems.

If there’s no competition near you, or not as much as you like, shoot with a buddy or a loved one. Personally, I find I put forth my best effort against someone who shoots about the same as I do. When I shoot against world champions, it’s exciting, but I know I’m not really going to beat them. When I shoot against someone who’s had a lot less opportunity to develop skill, I’m not challenged. Someone who’s at the same level seems to bring out the greatest internal effort.

Go ahead and side-bet with each other. That’s a good thing, too. It conditions you to the reality that every time you pull that trigger, something rides on the outcome. You’ll pay for a bad shot and be rewarded for a good one. Soon, shooting under pressure becomes the norm.