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I didn't see a thread on this, ok to merge if there is one.
What drills do you practice?
A couple I use :
1 - IDPA 5x5 Classifier - One Target, a timer, and a box of ammo. Probably works with a self-defense carbine too.
2 - Box - 2 targets (steel if you got em) and some "cones" (used coffee cups ok) walk the box, hit both targets until the mag is empty. Shoot only while moving (or work up to that) Distance -- safe from target (- may want to be further back if using steel.) Reverse direction for 2nd run. Single handed. Off hand. Add some "cover"
If I have a 16 rnd pistol, then I go for 4 shots on each side of the box, 2 to each target.
3x3 Drill
Three Shots, Three Seconds, Three Yards
Timer - Log book, training implies improvement. From Cover Garment if you are Conceal Carry person, Low ready if newby. Single hand, off hand etc.
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2021/05/08/3x3x3-level-one/
Take some colored paper - if you can hit it consistently, fold the next one in half. 3in x3in Extra-Sticky Post-its and 2inx2in Post-its are also useful.
Back up: 5 yds, 7, 10.
I need to add this one
Stolen from Tactical Professor
5^5 drill; five shots in five seconds at five yards into a five inch circle five times in a row
The circle is a CD, so it is actually 4.75 inches in diameter, not 5 inches. The markers bleed through and I shoot the back to reduce visual confusion. After shooting each run, I wrote the time on the target.
What drills do you practice?
A couple I use :
1 - IDPA 5x5 Classifier - One Target, a timer, and a box of ammo. Probably works with a self-defense carbine too.
2 - Box - 2 targets (steel if you got em) and some "cones" (used coffee cups ok) walk the box, hit both targets until the mag is empty. Shoot only while moving (or work up to that) Distance -- safe from target (- may want to be further back if using steel.) Reverse direction for 2nd run. Single handed. Off hand. Add some "cover"
If I have a 16 rnd pistol, then I go for 4 shots on each side of the box, 2 to each target.
3x3 Drill
Three Shots, Three Seconds, Three Yards
Timer - Log book, training implies improvement. From Cover Garment if you are Conceal Carry person, Low ready if newby. Single hand, off hand etc.
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2021/05/08/3x3x3-level-one/
Take some colored paper - if you can hit it consistently, fold the next one in half. 3in x3in Extra-Sticky Post-its and 2inx2in Post-its are also useful.
Back up: 5 yds, 7, 10.
I need to add this one
Stolen from Tactical Professor
5^5 drill; five shots in five seconds at five yards into a five inch circle five times in a row
The circle is a CD, so it is actually 4.75 inches in diameter, not 5 inches. The markers bleed through and I shoot the back to reduce visual confusion. After shooting each run, I wrote the time on the target.