8 Indoor Drills - Get The Most Out of Your Range Time

Published on May 11, 2016
Duration: 7:41

This video from Geauga Firearms Academy presents eight essential drills for maximizing indoor range time. Professional Firearms Instructor Neil demonstrates techniques for practicing the draw stroke, reloads, malfunction clearing, trigger control, one-handed shooting, and combining speed with precision, even with range restrictions. These drills are designed to build better shooting habits and improve overall proficiency.

Quick Summary

Maximize your indoor range time with 8 essential drills from Geauga Firearms Academy. Learn to practice draw strokes from a compressed ready, simulate reloads, clear malfunctions with 'tap, rack, bang,' and improve trigger control through innovative live and dry-fire combinations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Range Rules
  2. 00:43Drill 1: Holster Draw Simulation
  3. 02:33Drill 2: Magazine Changes
  4. 03:17Drill 3: Tap-Rack-Bang Malfunction Clearing
  5. 03:57Drill 4: Dry Fire Before Live Fire
  6. 04:25Drill 5: Live Fire Before Dry Fire
  7. 04:57Drill 6: Random Snap Caps (Ball & Dummy)
  8. 05:25Drill 7: One-Handed Shooting
  9. 06:12Drill 8: Double Taps & Precision
  10. 07:16Conclusion & Effective Range Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some effective drills for indoor shooting ranges with strict rules?

Indoor ranges often restrict holster draws. Neil from Geauga Firearms Academy suggests practicing the draw stroke from a 'compressed ready' position and simulating reloads by placing magazines on the counter. These methods help build critical skills despite limitations.

How can I practice clearing malfunctions at an indoor range?

You can simulate malfunctions by starting with an empty chamber and a loaded magazine, then performing a 'click' (dry fire). Practice the 'tap, rack, bang' sequence to clear the simulated issue and get back on target efficiently.

What is the 'ball and dummy' drill and why is it useful?

The 'ball and dummy' drill involves having a partner randomly load snap caps (dummy rounds) into a magazine with live ammunition. This creates unpredictable dry-fire moments during live shooting, revealing trigger control issues and anticipation of recoil.

How can I improve my trigger control during live fire?

Drills like 'dry fire before live fire' and 'live fire before dry fire' are beneficial. The former involves a dry fire check before a live shot, while the latter uses a dry trigger press after a live shot to expose sight movement caused by anticipating recoil.

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