Practical drills to run at the range??

HAMMER1DOWN · January 31, 2012, 10:09 PM

Hey ya'll. I am gettin ready to deploy and since the army deems it necessary to never get us range time I have taken it into my own hands to go to the range with my own firearms and try and run some practical drills. BUT, Being as the range I go to doesn't allow you to do any dynamic training (i.e. move and shoot) I was wondering if anyone had a good drill to run with a Rifle and pistol. I am open to anything cus any range time is better than nothing and if it can incorporate both weapons even better. thanks a ton,
Hammer

Ambishot · January 31, 2012, 10:15 PM

The FAA Air Marshall Qualification Pistol drill. There is one drill action where you need to do a 180 Degree pivot, but I'm sure that you could simply eliminate that from your practice. The majority of the other drill actions are from low ready and only a couple are from concealment.

Here's the link, hope it helps.

http://www.gunlaws.com/pdf/Air%20Mar...ol%20Drill.pdf

Best,

Ambishot

kraigwy · January 31, 2012, 10:21 PM

This one is a good one for rifle and pistol, good for one getting deployed.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kraigwy....%20course.pdf

Steviewonder1 · February 1, 2012, 12:01 AM

Put gun on table/tray in front of you in the shooting Bay. Get a timer that will record shot times and total time. Press the start time button and when you hear the beep, pick up the gun and move from either the left or right side of the shooting bay and engage your target. Most target bay's are 4-6 feet across. Start to the left or right side and prepare to move to the other side. Most gun ranges will not let you draw from a holster and then fire at a target.

g.willikers · February 1, 2012, 01:05 PM

http://nraclubchamp.com/courses-of-fire.aspx

http://www.kuci.org/~dany/firearms/drills.html

Capt. Charlie · February 1, 2012, 03:45 PM

And don't forget this sticky thread, located at the top this forum.

Lots of good drills there, and again, our thanks to all, but especially to Jeff22 for the work he put into it.

kazanski612 · February 1, 2012, 04:05 PM

One of my current favorites is called the Balance of Speed and Accuracy (BSA).

6 shots to first target, no time limit. Grouping is key.
6 shots to second target, only speed matters. Time it.
6 shots to third target, as fast as you can guarantee hits in the target area (like "A-zone" in USPSA target). Time it.

To increase the difficulty, add some movement. Start behind cover. Or add a reload in the middle. Or instead of shooting each phase at 1 target, make it 2 or 3. Get creative.

It gets you thinking, but just like every other good drill, you learn that you can't miss fast enough to win a shootout.

FM12 · February 2, 2012, 10:03 AM

Just a post to say THANK YOU for your service, stay safe and return asap!

God bless America and those who protect her, at home and abroad!!

HAMMER1DOWN · February 4, 2012, 10:20 PM

Thanks for all the drills, I am gonna try and get as much time on the range as I can before I leave so lets hope these help! Again thanks a ton!

Hammer

January 31, 2012, 10:09 PM	#1
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	Practical drills to run at the range?? Hey ya'll. I am gettin ready to deploy and since the army deems it necessary to never get us range time I have taken it into my own hands to go to the range with my own firearms and try and run some practical drills. BUT, Being as the range I go to doesn't allow you to do any dynamic training (i.e. move and shoot) I was wondering if anyone had a good drill to run with a Rifle and pistol. I am open to anything cus any range time is better than nothing and if it can incorporate both weapons even better. thanks a ton, Hammer __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-

January 31, 2012, 10:15 PM	#2
Ambishot Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2011 Location: US Posts: 274	One pistol drill that I've found effective is... The FAA Air Marshall Qualification Pistol drill. There is one drill action where you need to do a 180 Degree pivot, but I'm sure that you could simply eliminate that from your practice. The majority of the other drill actions are from low ready and only a couple are from concealment. Here's the link, hope it helps. http://www.gunlaws.com/pdf/Air%20Mar...ol%20Drill.pdf Best, Ambishot

January 31, 2012, 10:21 PM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	This one is a good one for rifle and pistol, good for one getting deployed. http://photos.imageevent.com/kraigwy....%20course.pdf __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 1, 2012, 01:05 PM	#5
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	http://nraclubchamp.com/courses-of-fire.aspx http://www.kuci.org/~dany/firearms/drills.html __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 1, 2012, 03:45 PM	#6
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	And don't forget this sticky thread, located at the top this forum. Lots of good drills there, and again, our thanks to all, but especially to Jeff22 for the work he put into it. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

February 1, 2012, 12:01 AM	#4
Steviewonder1 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: John's Creek, Georgia Posts: 328	Put gun on table/tray in front of you in the shooting Bay. Get a timer that will record shot times and total time. Press the start time button and when you hear the beep, pick up the gun and move from either the left or right side of the shooting bay and engage your target. Most target bay's are 4-6 feet across. Start to the left or right side and prepare to move to the other side. Most gun ranges will not let you draw from a holster and then fire at a target.

February 1, 2012, 04:05 PM	#7
kazanski612 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 120	One of my current favorites is called the Balance of Speed and Accuracy (BSA). 6 shots to first target, no time limit. Grouping is key. 6 shots to second target, only speed matters. Time it. 6 shots to third target, as fast as you can guarantee hits in the target area (like "A-zone" in USPSA target). Time it. To increase the difficulty, add some movement. Start behind cover. Or add a reload in the middle. Or instead of shooting each phase at 1 target, make it 2 or 3. Get creative. It gets you thinking, but just like every other good drill, you learn that you can't miss fast enough to win a shootout. __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes." - Thomas Jefferson's "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776, quoting from On Crimes and Punishment, by criminologist Cesare Beccaria, 1764

February 2, 2012, 10:03 AM	#8
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	Just a post to say THANK YOU for your service, stay safe and return asap! God bless America and those who protect her, at home and abroad!!

February 4, 2012, 10:20 PM	#9
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	Thanks for all the drills, I am gonna try and get as much time on the range as I can before I leave so lets hope these help! Again thanks a ton! Hammer __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-