Book training

Phoebe · December 1, 2009, 11:57 AM

I'm looking for a book with dry fire and range exercises to improve marksmanship and further develop defensive skills.

Does any such thing exist?

I've asked on other boards and found nothing like what I'm looking for.

Capt. Charlie · December 1, 2009, 12:55 PM

I'm assuming that when you say "range exercises", you mean live fire exercises. Until our members come up with something in print, TFL's sticky on practice drills (with thanks to Jeff22) may help you out.

As to dry fire exercises, one of my favorites is the balance-a-penny trick. Place a penny on top of the barrel as near the muzzle as you can, and dry fire until you can do so without dropping the penny. This really helps with flinch and trigger control.

Another little goodie is the pencil & paper routine. Tape a piece of paper to your wall at aim height. Place a sharp, wood pencil down the barrel eraser first (make sure it has an eraser). Take a point/aim position at the paper with the pencil point barely touching the paper and dry fire. If you're doing everything right, the pencil will leave only a dot on the paper. A short line in any direction says you're doing something wrong (usually trigger control). The direction of the line can tell you what you're doing wrong. For example, a line extending right from the dot suggests you may have too much finger in the trigger. There's a pie chart floating around TFL (and in some of the books you're looking for

) that can detail the error.

I know this isn't the book you're looking for, but hey, you can print this out, put a cover on it and call it one

. Seriously, hopefully the members here can come up with some relevant material in print. Until then, I hope this helps you out.

fastforty · December 1, 2009, 04:55 PM

I think this is what you're looking for. Just a tad on the pricey side, but very good:
Training Manuals

fm2 · December 1, 2009, 06:36 PM

FST has something you might be interested in. It's not a book, it's better it's a dedicated dry fire cd you can play on your computer. It has reduced sized targets you can print and structured drills.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/w/cwerner1/products.htm

BobCat45 · December 1, 2009, 08:43 PM

US Army Marksmanship Unit's Pistol Training Guide at http://bullseyepistol.com/amucover.htm

Phoebe · December 2, 2009, 03:05 PM

Great info! Thank you! Any more?

Capt Charlie, love those exercises, thanks!

Kyo · December 2, 2009, 03:32 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Surgical-Speed.../dp/1581601433
this one helped me out

Stevie-Ray · December 2, 2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Another little goodie is the pencil & paper routine.

I've never heard of that til now, but it's a fine idea. Thanks, Cap!

December 1, 2009, 11:57 AM	#1
Phoebe Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2009 Posts: 192	Book training I'm looking for a book with dry fire and range exercises to improve marksmanship and further develop defensive skills. Does any such thing exist? I've asked on other boards and found nothing like what I'm looking for.

December 1, 2009, 12:55 PM	#2
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	I'm assuming that when you say "range exercises", you mean live fire exercises. Until our members come up with something in print, TFL's sticky on practice drills (with thanks to Jeff22) may help you out. As to dry fire exercises, one of my favorites is the balance-a-penny trick. Place a penny on top of the barrel as near the muzzle as you can, and dry fire until you can do so without dropping the penny. This really helps with flinch and trigger control. Another little goodie is the pencil & paper routine. Tape a piece of paper to your wall at aim height. Place a sharp, wood pencil down the barrel eraser first (make sure it has an eraser). Take a point/aim position at the paper with the pencil point barely touching the paper and dry fire. If you're doing everything right, the pencil will leave only a dot on the paper. A short line in any direction says you're doing something wrong (usually trigger control). The direction of the line can tell you what you're doing wrong. For example, a line extending right from the dot suggests you may have too much finger in the trigger. There's a pie chart floating around TFL (and in some of the books you're looking for ) that can detail the error. I know this isn't the book you're looking for, but hey, you can print this out, put a cover on it and call it one . Seriously, hopefully the members here can come up with some relevant material in print. Until then, I hope this helps you out. __________________ 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

December 1, 2009, 04:55 PM	#3
fastforty Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Location: In a kornfield in kalifornia Posts: 1,161	I think this is what you're looking for. Just a tad on the pricey side, but very good: Training Manuals __________________ When Banjos are outlawed, only Outlaws will have Banjos The Bible is my lawbook. I turn the other cheek when applicable, and spend the rest of my days resisting evil at every front, until I have breathed my last breath.

December 2, 2009, 03:32 PM	#7
Kyo Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Posts: 897	http://www.amazon.com/Surgical-Speed.../dp/1581601433 this one helped me out __________________ 1. The gun is *always* loaded. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. 4. Be be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

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December 1, 2009, 06:36 PM	#4
fm2 Member Join Date: September 25, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 47	FST has something you might be interested in. It's not a book, it's better it's a dedicated dry fire cd you can play on your computer. It has reduced sized targets you can print and structured drills. http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/w/cwerner1/products.htm

December 1, 2009, 08:43 PM	#5
BobCat45 Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: East Bernard, TX Posts: 523	US Army Marksmanship Unit's Pistol Training Guide at http://bullseyepistol.com/amucover.htm

December 2, 2009, 03:05 PM	#6
Phoebe Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2009 Posts: 192	Great info! Thank you! Any more? Capt Charlie, love those exercises, thanks!