Jerry Miculek- How do you keep your ego in check and questions about the IRC.

Published on January 8, 2013
Duration: 2:44

Jerry Miculek discusses managing ego in competitive shooting by embracing a continuous learning curve. He advocates for actively trying to prove current methods wrong on the range to foster improvement. The discussion also touches on handling equipment failures, like a broken firing pin, with accountability and ensuring rulings in competition are fair and within the spirit of the match.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek emphasizes that ego in shooting is an absence of a learning curve. To improve, competitors should actively try to prove their current methods wrong on the range, experimenting with new techniques. He also advises taking accountability for equipment failures and ensuring competition rulings are fair and consistent for all participants.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Managing Ego and Learning Curve
  2. 00:10The Danger of Thinking You Know Everything
  3. 00:18Proving Yourself Wrong on the Range
  4. 00:33Trying New Techniques and Stances
  5. 00:41Ego Hinders Learning
  6. 00:51Being a Professional Student
  7. 00:55Equipment Failure: Broken Firing Pin
  8. 01:16My Fault: Dry Firing with Extended Pin
  9. 01:23Race Equipment Can Break
  10. 01:37Accountability for Malfunctions
  11. 01:43Ruling on Misfortune
  12. 01:56Addressing Rulings Fairly
  13. 02:04Representing Others and Avoiding Overbearing
  14. 02:10Ensuring Rulings are Fair and Within Rules
  15. 02:25Fair Treatment for All Competitors

Frequently Asked Questions

How can competitive shooters manage their ego to improve?

Competitive shooters can manage their ego by actively embracing a continuous learning curve. Instead of believing they know everything, they should aim to prove their current methods wrong on the range, encouraging experimentation with new stances, techniques, and vision methods to foster growth.

What causes equipment failures in competitive shooting?

Equipment failures, such as a broken firing pin, can occur even with aftermarket parts. This can be due to factors like improper use, such as dry firing with an extended firing pin, or simply the stress placed on high-quality race equipment during intense competition.

How should a shooter handle an equipment malfunction during a match?

When an equipment malfunction occurs, a shooter should take accountability and avoid blaming others. Their first concern should be representing their sponsors well and not appearing overbearing when seeking a ruling, ensuring the ruling is fair and within the spirit of the competition.

What makes a fair ruling in a shooting competition?

A fair ruling in a shooting competition must be within the official rulebook and also align with the character and spirit of the match. It's crucial that all competitors are treated equally and receive the same treatment, regardless of the outcome of a specific ruling.

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