Do you really practice?

[Jon Payne]

I live fire several times a month, but I have dry practice that I do daily. Do you set aside a time daily or weekly that you work your drills?

 

[Dcav]

I drill anytime I think about it in the house. Im always amused when someone at the range asks why I put one round in a mag and practice reload drills.

 

[Charlie]

Honestly, no. If I get out to the ranch once a month, I'll be lucky. Too much else going on, unfortunately.

 

[proforguns]

Im lucky enough to have a range in my back yard But I have to force myself to work on stuff I dont like

 

[shortdogg2k05]

I occasionally dry fire in the house. I need to work more on reloads.

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

Daily practice with draws from my Raptor duty holster. Also practice trigger control.

 

[Jakashh]

Dry fire the AR and 1911 alot. However I alternate between the two every now and then, so I kinda forget the AR trigger when I use the 1911, and the 1911 trigger when I use the AR LOL.

 

[jasont]

If I didn't already go to the range for practice or a match I dry fire every day. As soon as the wife goes to bed at 9:30 I do a warm up then three sets of drills that last about 15 minutes each set. I change around the drills depending on what I have identified as being things I need to work on.

Been doing this for a few years but the last month or so have been getting bad pains in my weak hand. Haven't been gripping as hard but still hurts. Taking Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and that helps some. Have to last just a couple more months until after the shooting season is over and can take a break in December.

 

[Kingsnake]

Live fire training 4 times a week with HK duty weapon practicing both Combat and weak hand reloads.

Try to go out to the ranch in West Texas each month and run drills with issued select fire M4 and 870.

Train hard, fight easy..

 

[Jon Payne]

Have you ever tried mixing up the number of rounds in the mag or having a buddy add some dummy rounds in the mix?

I drill anytime I think about it in the house. Im always amused when someone at the range asks why I put one round in a mag and practice reload drills.

 

[Jon Payne]

IIRC, Bianchi put a note in with their holsters about being able to do a 1.5 - 2 sec draw before using their security holster on duty. ChunkyMonkey, do you practice any footwork while working your draw?

Daily practice with draws from my Raptor duty holster. Also practice trigger control.

 

[Tejano Scott]

Definitely not as often as I like. I only get trigger time 1-2 times a month(which I'm trying to increase). I dry fire on occasion, but definitely need to step that up.

 

[Jon Payne]

Try keeping a notebook of what you work on and get into a schedule.

Definitely not as often as I like. I only get trigger time 1-2 times a month(which I'm trying to increase). I dry fire on occasion, but definitely need to step that up.

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

IIRC, Bianchi put a note in with their holsters about being able to do a 1.5 - 2 sec draw before using their security holster on duty. ChunkyMonkey, do you practice any footwork while working your draw?

I do. Fortunately, the local range allows me to do my version of stress drills, where some others only let you stand and shoot. I do try movement at the house as well. I'm looking into some local courses for more familiarization as I'm always looking to fine tune/progress.

 

[zembonez]

I don't ever touch any of mine unless I'm at the range or my dad's property. I'm confident in my ability and have no ninja fetishes.

 

[Jon Payne]

Why would you need a "ninja fetish" to put in some good practice? Do those of us that believe in putting in the work with our weapons qualify as wannabe ninjas in your opinion?

I don't ever touch any of mine unless I'm at the range or my dad's property. I'm confident in my ability and have no ninja fetishes.

 

[Tejano Scott]

FWIW, if someone called me a ninja, I'd be totally honored! Kiiii-ya!!!

 

[zembonez]

Why would you need a "ninja fetish" to put in some good practice? Do those of us that believe in putting in the work with our weapons qualify as wannabe ninjas in your opinion?

Holy crap you guys are sensitive... It was just a joke. Nothing more. Nobody has been called any names.

As you were.

 

[Tejano Scott]

No take backs, I'm still a ninja!!!!

 

[zembonez]

No take backs, I'm still a ninja!!!!

Yes.

Yes you are.