Quick Step
Have the gun up and ready to shoot the moment you enter a new position.
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What is the Quick Step Drill?
The easiest and least risky way to engage targets at multiple positions is to be leaving the first position the moment the last shot breaks and to start shooting the moment you arrive at the next position.
Which is why “leave sooner, shoot sooner” is the mantra of movement.
This drill is all about getting out and in of position as smoothly as possible while having the gun up and ready to shoot the entire time.
Drill Setup
- 2 targets at 7 yards with two shooting boxes one yards from each other
- Start position is handguns loaded and holstered
- 16 shots required, 8 shots per set
Drill Steps
- At the beep, draw the gun and engage the two targets with two shots each
- Keep the gun up and step into the other shooting box
- Engage the same two targets with two shots each
- Reset for the next string, starting where you finished
- At the beep, draw the gun and engage the two targets with two shots each
- Keep the gun up and step into the original shooting box
- Engage the same two targets with two shots each
Drill Modifications
- If you’re struggling to have the gun on target and ready to fire while entering the second position, try moving the targets closer.
- If having the gun up and ready to shoot is a cinch, try making the targets partial targets or moving them farther.
- Use a vision barrier that forces you to lean around it to see the targets from either position.
Drill Tips
When leaving the position, already be leaning in the direction you’re about to go. The more aggressive the lean, the riskier the shot but the sooner the exit. If the targets are far, pick up a foot the moment the last shot breaks. If the targets are closer, pick up a foot while you’re shooting the last target.
While moving from position to position, it is critical to have the gun up and ready to shoot the moment you’re in position and ready to fire. This means acquiring the sights on target before you enter the second position, not after you enter the position.
Efficient moving between positions is all about being ready to shoot as soon as the targets are available to shoot. For short movements, it means keeping the gun up and ready. For medium movements, it means lowering the gun and swinging the arms. For long movement, it means breaking the grip and pumping with both arms like a sprinter. But what defines short vs medium vs long? That’s unique to the individual. Use this drill to figure out the point where you keep the gun up vs lowering the gun to pump the arms in movement. Time the drill and move the shooting positions farther and farther apart, bit by bit. Somewhere between one and three yards it’ll become beneficial to lower the gun a bit to make it easier to move.
Drill Diagnostics
You should have your sights lined up on target just before you enter the next position. Remember, the goal is to be ready to shoot as soon as possible. Some shooters will keep the gun completely up the entire time for short movements like this, while some people will drop the gun briefly while they move from position to position. Experiment with a timer to see what works for you. The clock doesn’t lie!
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Drill Environment
More Drill Modifications
Modifications to focus on: Conceal Carry
- Add walls to lean around - More info »
- Move through a door - More info »
- Start drills with something in your hand - More info »
- Start from a seated position - More info »
- Turn the lights out and use a flashlight - More info »
- Use a variety of your daily wear clothing - More info »
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