Indoor range training methods

[dschwartz69]

I've recently gotten back into shooting my 92FS more frequently (i.e. a number of range sessions in the past several months whereas previous I was going YEARS in between visits since I first purchased gun in '94).

Anyway, I'm comfortable with the mechanics and operation of the gun and am an 'ok' shot - (30 rounds into 3-4" groups at 25 feet at fairly rapid rate; 1 shot a second). Everything closer than 20 feet I typically find myself point shooting and doing even better groupings there.

I"m looking for some suggestions on what range methods/drills you might recommend to increase my accuracy? What type of target have you found best for this type of practice. The full body size or the smaller, 5 bullseyes to a sheet type?

Should I being doing one single shot very slowly with careful aim each time? Or, should I be focusing on getting two or three slightly quicker shots on target and gradually trying to get faster and faster?

Just looking for sugggestions on what has worked for you - I know my results may differ, etc.

Thanks,

 

[hso]

Depending upon which approach you take will influence how you practice. Point Shooting and Front/Rear Sight shooting will both benefit from practice. Lots of practice.

Which you do effects how you practice.

 

[dschwartz69]

Well, I think I do both...

I'll start from the low-ready position with the target somewhat close and find myself putting 2-3 fairly rapid shots onto the paper with my eyes fully focused on the target itself (point shooting, right?)

But, once the target gets out there a little bit I find myself taking a bit more time to focus on acquiring the target picture on the front sights.

 

[Bix]

Getting in quality defensive practice at an indoor range can be quite difficult, due to the many restrictions such ranges tend to place on shooters.

Andy Kemp has written an excellent article on how to overcome some of these restrictions and still get a good, safe workout at an indoor range. It's available here, at the Midwest Training Group webpage:

http://www.midwesttraininggroup.net/Documents/DrillsForPublicRange.pdf

 

[WayneConrad]

Bix, that's a great article. Thanks for the link!

 

[Bix]

that's a great article

I've found it useful, too, Wayne. Andy's a good writer and a great trainer.