Drills

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Handgun Slide Manipulation

You cannot run a semi-automatic handgun without operating the slide, and there are several different ways for you to perform this task.

December 5, 2011
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Fast Reloads for Internal-Magazine Rifles

Fast reloads with detachable-box magazines are easy, but can you refill your internal-magazine rifle fast enough to save your life?

December 1, 2011
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Failure Drill

The origin of the saying "two to the body, one to the head...”

November 10, 2011
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Shotgun Drills

Practice these steps to become a better shotgunner, whether for self-defense or practical sport.

November 10, 2011
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Two Plus Two

Speed loading, speed reloading or just plain getting the gun reloaded quickly is an essential skill for both competition and combat.

November 9, 2011
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Outbreak Omega

This shooting event started as a tongue-in-cheek way to get together and shoot guns at fun targets. Nobody expected it to grow so big so fast.

October 27, 2011
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The Zombie Apocalypse

There was a time when some moron would ask why we “needed” an AR-15 rifle, we’d jokingly tell them, “to shoot the zombies.” Nobody is laughing now.

October 27, 2011
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The 2x2x2 Drill

When faced with multiple threats, the temptation for panicked double-taps is great, but the 2x2x2 drill combines speed with fluidity when seconds count. Photo by Bryce M.Towsley

October 17, 2011
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The Truth About Practice and Drills

Here are some simple tips to make your shooting practice work better and improve your abilities.

October 13, 2011
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Lots of Dots

Print these targets to shoot the drill highlighted in the “Skills Check” department of Shooting Illustrated’s November 2011 issue.

September 26, 2011