Training
Dry fire training
Safety rules:
1. Make sure there is no live ammunition around
2. Always consider a firearm to be loaded
3. Never point a firearm at another person (including yourself!)
4. Keep finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire
5. Always ensure a safe back stop
For the beginner shooter try these dry fire drills (two to three times a week)
Drawing
• Standing upright, relaxed with hands at sides:
• Draw handgun from holster and line up sights to target (10x):
• Repeat above with hands clasped in front of stomach.:
(Be careful not to knock handgun out of holster bringing hands to the handgun):
• Repeat above with hands above shoulders.
Notes: The smoother the better. Rather make sure of technique first then speed it up.
• Standing upright, relaxed with hands at sides:
• Draw handgun smoothly from holster and line up sights to target, strong hand only (10x)
• Draw firearm smoothly from holster and line up sights to target, weak hand only (10x)
• Standing upright, relaxed with hands at sides:
• Draw handgun from holster, kneel and aim at target (10x)
• Draw handgun from holster, go prone and aim at target (10x)
Trigger control
• Start standing upright with handgun in high ready condition.
• High ready is hands on handgun in front of chest.
• Extend arms and handgun to target.
• Line up sights and smoothly pull trigger while focusing on front sight.
• Repeat until satisfied that a consistent smooth trigger release is possible.
Transitions between targets
• Start standing upright with handgun in high ready condition:
• Extend arms and handgun to target, aim at first target then swing to second target
approximately 30 or 45 degrees in front.
Notes: Eyes move quicker than head and handgun. Focus on target where you want to hit and bring sights in line.
Slide front sight to stop rather than jerk to a stop, this will be more accurate.
Reloads
• Lots of time can be lost with inaccurate reloads.
• The smoother you are the better your eventual score will be.
• Start in high ready condition, extend arms and handgun to target and do multiple reloads
from all magazine pouches.
• Repeat until satisfied that the technique is yours and that a smooth reload is possible.
Live fire drills
Safety rules:
• Same as with dry fire drills except live ammunition will be used.
• Always use eye and ear protection (This is applicable to everyone!)
• As per dry fire drills except now on the Range.
• Always aim for alphas and don’t accept Charlie's, deltas and mikes.
• Keep a record of your overall time and splits to track improvement.
