Archive for shooting drills

Incorporating three firing positions, a distance of 50 yards, magazine changes and movement, all while fighting to beat the clock, the Modified Navy Qualification Drill will put you and your gear to the test.

Modified Navy Qualification Drill

Here's a great way to train with your AR for realistic scenarios instead of from a bench.

September 27, 2012
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Unleaded Workout

Budgets and work schedules make it nearly impossible to find time—much less money—to send hundreds of rounds downrange every week. But with a safe and sensible approach, dry-fire practice can improve your technique.

August 17, 2012
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Buck to Slug

Learn how to practice quickly transitioning your shotgun's ammo for close- and long-range self-defense.

August 15, 2012
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Lightning-Fast Loading

Most top 3-gun competitors will agree, being able to load a shotgun quickly can be the difference between winning and losing.

February 28, 2012
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The 250 Drill

Back in the dark ages when Jeff Cooper established the American Pistol Institute (API) at Gunsite Ranch, his initial course offering was API 250, a five-and-a-half day pistol class.

February 9, 2012
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Does Your AR Have a Built-In Miss?

Shooting an AR-15 at room-clearing distances may require you to rethink how you see your target.

January 27, 2012
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Talking Double

Some defensive handgunning terms require further explanation. Such is the case with the double tap, hammer and controlled pair.

December 30, 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