Drills

290 total rds

The Slow Fire Drill 10 rds

• From 10 yds fire 10 rds in 5 mins. Your goal is to have the smallest shot group possible. Should be shot on a NRA B8 target and scoring is based on the number rings.

Grouping Drill 60 rds

• This is a basic drill that you will run once from 5 yds and again from 10 yds. Each group should be 5 rds and analyze your target after each grouping to identify any errors. Start with single shots and progress to 5 rd strings.

The Draw Drill 60 rds

• Run this drill the same as grouping, but this time you will perform everything starting from the holster.

Rhythm Drill 30 rds

• 5 rd strings attempt to keep the same cadence between all shots. It helps to keep an internal cadence by counting in your head and firing on your count.

Half/Half Drill 30 rds (x2)

• Starting at 20 yds fire 10 rds in 10 secs. Repeat from 10 yds in 5 secs. Repeat from 5 yds in 2.5 secs. This drill will combine the skills worked on in your grouping drill and rhythm drill. Goal is all rounds land within target area typically IPSC A zone.

Slow Fire Precision Drill 20 rds

• You’ll need a target with 10-20, 2 inch dots. The goal is unlimited time but all of your rounds land within the 2 inch circle. Start at the 5 yd line and place one round in each circle. If you’re using a 10 circle target repeat once you get to the last circle.

Immediate Action Drill 20 rds

• Load a 10 rd magazine with 3-4 dummy rounds. If you only have 1 or 2 dummy rds reduce the rds in the magazine to 5. When the gun does not fire on the dummy rd, conduct immediate action, Slap, Rack, Bang to clear the stoppage and continue the drill.

Remedial Action Drill 20 rds

• Set up your gun for remedial stoppages such as stove pipe and work through clearing for 20 rds.

The Slow Fire Drill 10 rds

• The point of repeating this drill is to give you a baseline at the beginning of the day and check for improvement at the end of the day. Hopefully you’ll see an improvement in your cadence and group size.

293 Total Rds

Slow Fire Drill 20 Rds

• The first 10 rds will be shot single shot from standing with a reset to position 3 between each shot. Your second 10 rds will be shot in two 5 rd strings beginning from the draw resetting between strings.

Slow Fire Drill Kneeling 30 rds

• The first 10 rds will be shot single shot from kneeling beginning at position 3 with a reset in between each shot. The second 10 rds will be shot single shot from the draw with a reset to the holster between each shot. The final 10 rds will begin from the draw and be shot in two 5 rd strings with a reholster between strings.

Rhythm Drill 15 rds

• Beginning from the draw execute three 5 rd strings with a reholster between strings. You should see a progressive increase in speed. Make sure you are only going as fast as you can accurately gain hits on the target.

Bill Drill 30 rds

• From the draw fire 6 rds as fast as you accurately can under time. While you’ll see many standards online for how fast you should shoot this drill, the only standard you should worry about it being faster and more accurate than you were the previous time.

Reload Drill 20 rds

• Load mags of 2 or 3 rds and mix them up in your kit. Fire a 5 rd string on your target reloading on slide lock. Ideally you would have a partner load your mags and place them in your kit, but if you’re shooting by yourself, do your best to mix them up and not look to see how many rounds are in each mag when you place them in your kit.

Slow Fire Precision Drill 20 rds

• You’ll need a target with 10-20, 2 inch dots. The goal is unlimited time but all of your rounds land within the 2 inch circle. Start at the 5 yd line and place one round in each circle. If you’re using a 10 circle target repeat once you get to the last circle. The point here is that you just finished going fast and now it’s time to reset your mind on that precision side.

Dot Torture 100 rds

• This is a 50 rd drill and you will need a “Dot Torture Target” you can find websites that allow you to download and print the target. Then just follow the instructions on the target. The goal is 50/50 100% to pass. Shoot it twice and see if you can increase your distance.

Target Transition Drill 24 rds

• Set up three targets about yard apart. From the draw you’ll fire two rounds to the center of each target moving from either direction. Try to work on building a rhythm and speed.

El Presidente 24 rnds

• Similarly to the previous drill use your three targets and now you will add a turn and a reloads. The starting position for this drill will be facing away from the targets and you will spin to face the targets before drawing, firing 2 rds to the center of each target, reloading and firing 2 rds to the center of each target working in reverse order. Be sure to keep your gun holstered until you’ve completed your turn and finger straight and off the trigger until you’re ready to fire. This drill is a lot of fun and watching your time improve is great, but there’s a lot going on in this drill so safety is paramount.

The Test 10 rds

• From 10 yds fire 10 rds in 10 secs. This is a great way to finish the day and track your improvement. Start from position 3 or 4 depending on your skill level. Use a B8 and you should score 90 or above for a pass.

370 total rds

Ready Up Drill 30 rds

• Start at low ready, on command bring the rifle to the ready position and fire 2 well aimed shots (controlled pair)

Height over Bore Drill 20 rds

• Due to the offset of the optic and the zero you have established, you will be impacting below your point of aim. This drill shows you your point of impact and teaches you to adjust your point of aim (hold) to land your shots in the desired point of impact Fire 10 controlled pairs for this drill

Grouping Drill 20 rds

• Engage 4 strings of 5 rds each analyzing your shot groups in between each string. The goal is to get the rounds as tightly grouped as possible. Use this to identify any fundamentals issues you may have causing stray rounds.

Rhythm Drill 20 rds (x2)

• On command fire 5 well aimed shots on cadence. Counting in your head will help keep the rhythm consistent. Increase as long as you are keeping the rounds in a 4-6” circle based on your distance increase the cadence of the strings.

Immediate Action Drill 10 rds + 3 dummy rds (x2)

• Load 10 rds into the magazine while mixing in the 3 dummy rds. When weapon fails to fire on dummy rd conduct immediate action and continue firing.

Dot Torture Rifle (Mod) 60 rds (x2)

• Follow all instructions on the Dot Torture rifle target. For Defensive Rifle Basic I’m modifying the reload portion to be an immediate action portion. Start around 5 yds and if you can keep all rounds in the circles increase the distance.

Color Number Shape (CNS) 30 rds (x2)

• Best with a partner or you can use a recorded prompt. When a color, number, or shape is called engage all identified targets with a controlled pair.

Failure Drill 30 rds

• Failure/Failure to Stop Drill on command fire controlled pair into high chest “A” zone and 1 shot into head “A” zone

Half/Half Drill 30 rds

• From 20 yds fire 10 rounds into chest “A” zone in 10 secs. Move up to 10 yds and repeat within 5 secs. Move to 5 yds and repeat within 2.5 secs. You will need some sort of timing device and a good rhythm to complete this drill.

This a look at the drill list for Defensive Rifle Basic. These drills will be modified by time and distance to increase the difficulty. Feel free to get out on the range and try them for yourself.

390 total rds

Rhythm Drill 20 (x2)

• From standing in 5 rd strings, 20 rds Strong side repeat; 20 rds support side

Grouping Drill 10 (x2)

• From high kneeling in 5 rd strings, 10 rds strong side; repeat 10 rds support side

Rapid/Emergency Reload Drill 10 (x3)

• Two 5 rd strings and conduct a reload without retention

Immediate Action Drill 10 (x2)

• 10 rds with 3 dummy rounds mixed in conducting immediate action when necessary. repeat support side.

Remedial Action Drill 10

• Set up stoppage requiring remedial action for 10 iterations: double feed, stove pipe, etc. Clear stoppage and fire 1 round

Fight Up Barricade Drill 10 (x3)

• Starting from prone fire 10 rounds and move to kneeling while conducting a rapid reload. Repeat kneeling to standing.

Fight Down Barricade Drill 10 (x3)

• Starting from standing fire 10 rds and transition to kneeling while conducting a rapid reload. Repeat kneeling to prone.

Discretionary Target (CNS) Fight Up/Down Barricade Drill 15 (x2)

• Using Color Number Shape target engage identified target from the position called.

Dot Torture Drill 60 (x2)

• Follow instructions on target

Half/Half Drill 30 (x2)

• 20 yds 10 rds 10 sec. Repeat from 10 yds in 5 sec. Repeat from 5 yds in 2.5 secs

Here’s a look at the drill list for Defensive Rifle Intermediate. These drills begin incorporating shooting with both hands, multiple positions, and use of barricades.