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Pushing speed beyond what is comfortable is the fastest way to get faster.

Goal: Improve the speed and consistency of confirming sights on target and pulling the trigger without disturbing the sights.

Rushing the trigger pull exact moment the sights are “perfect” creates surprise misses – but it is easily avoidable

The Practical Pistol Foundations training plan is a fairly generalist training plan designed to cover the broad range of practical pistol skills. Shooting sports like USPSA/IPSC or IDPA are used as the inspiration of where to prioritize the various skills. Core skills focused on: Accuracy at speed Transitions Entries & exits Shooting on the move […]

Work to boost handgun proficiency for the skills most critical for conceal carriers.

Sharpen the all important defensive handgun skill of drawing from the holster and getting shots on target as soon as possible.

Shoot faster by moving the trigger finger faster

Push transition speeds to engage multiple targets.

A quick and simple drill set to work on key practical pistol skills, great for a short warmup before a training session.

A well rounded general drill set to cover all the key skills for practical pistol shooting.

Establish a baseline for key practical pistol shooting skills, which can be used to measure skill progression.

Calling shots is a very important skill for shooters – It’s important to know if you hit the target without looking at the target at all.

John Lovell has some quick tips on how to quickly get handgun sights on target for fast and accurate fire.

A proper shooting stance, grip, and sight picture is critical to fast follow up shots.

Controlling handgun recoil is about proper technique, not simply pulling the trigger as quickly as possible. Work on proper technique to be able to accurately and quickly put rounds down range.

Balancing speed and accuracy requires excellent recoil control. This grip is an excellent way to control recoil to maximize speed.

While there are many factors in ensuring your pistol is accurately pointing at the target and stays on target, trigger control is arguably the most difficult single element of shooting accurately. So naturally, proper trigger control is one of the best things you can train to improve your shooting skills.

Shooting with both eyes open provides a broader field of view which aids in practical pistol shooting.

Simulate distance change ups with a single target.

Improve trigger speed and quality for multiple shots.

Improve distance change up transitions by engaging multiple targets as if they were one target.

Improve transitions by engaging multiple targets as if it were a single target.

The classic draw and burn it down drill.

Maintain visual patience engaging multiple targets at varying distances.

Boost vision speed and shoot the exact moment the sights enter the area of acceptable accuracy.

Know where your shots went without having to look at the target.

Balance speed and precision on transitions.

Instill a smooth trigger pull, even when pushing speed.

Push transitions faster so they sound like splits.