The single most effective pistol shooting drill I have ever experienced

[24Carat]

A new job in armed security had me at the range to qualify for my new boss, a 22 year retired Army SF medic.

I had never shot a Glock 21 (17, 19, and my EDC a 27 yes). He called it his redneck drill and it effectively eliminated my recoil anticipation.

I would hand him my weapon over my right shoulder and he would hand it back with either no cartridge loaded or with a live round in the chamber.

With 6 reps my trigger discipline improved remarkably. Needless to say I was, and still am, amazed at the simplicity of the drill and the results!

 

[Spear Dane]

I bet he knows quite a few cool drills.

 

[chezuki]

Have someone else load your mag and put a few dummy rounds in at random. No need to pass a loaded gun over your shoulder.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Have someone else load your mag and put a few dummy rounds in at random. No need to pass a loaded gun over your shoulder.

This. Ball and dummy drill. Have your partner replace a round or more with these in your magazine. You also get the practice of clearing a misfire.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ing&field-keywords=A-Zoom+Precision+Snap+Caps

 

[rhino]

It's much cooler when a Green Beret is involved!

 

[24Carat]

It's much cooler when a Green Beret is involved!

Yup! The military background and decorum are one thing but his job related knowledge base and certifications related to security, CPI, FEMA, DHS, and HIPAA is more than a tad bit awe inspiring.

 

[Kutnupe14]

This. Ball and dummy drill. Have your partner replace a round or more with these in your magazine. You also get the practice of clearing a misfire.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ing&field-keywords=A-Zoom+Precision+Snap+Caps

X2

 

[EdC]

This. Ball and dummy drill. Have your partner replace a round or more with these in your magazine. You also get the practice of clearing a misfire.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ing&field-keywords=A-Zoom+Precision+Snap+Caps

I've tried the A-Zooms and find that they are expensive and wear out (the rims chip and break). I'm having better luck with these (so far)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KZ357G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Jackson]

I've tried the A-Zooms and find that they are expensive and wear out (the rims chip and break). I'm having better luck with these (so far)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KZ357G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The cheapest option: PRECISION GUN SPECIALTIES SAF-T-TRAINERS DUMMY ROUNDS | Brownells

They do wear out, but you also lose them. I like getting 10x for the price.

 

[bobzilla]

Dad taught me growing up with revolvers. Load 1,2,3,4 or 5 rounds. You didn't know. Great drill.

 

[dudley0]

The cheapest option: PRECISION GUN SPECIALTIES SAF-T-TRAINERS DUMMY ROUNDS | Brownells

They do wear out, but you also lose them. I like getting 10x for the price.

That would suck if you had one of those in a mag while trying to run a night shoot... just saying

 

[Jackson]

That would suck if you had one of those in a mag while trying to run a night shoot... just saying

You have to find ways to test yourself.

 

[chezuki]

You have to find ways to test yourself.

I keep a couple loaded in my carry mags as a courtesy to the bad guys.

 

[Bfish]

I keep a couple loaded in my carry mags as a courtesy to the bad guys.

I would say that is just more so making it a fair fight... You are such a nice guy!