How to Improve Handgun Shooting Accuracy

Published on June 20, 2017
Duration: 4:02

The Walk Back Drill, credited to Todd Green of PistolTraining.com, is a fundamental handgun accuracy exercise. It involves shooting five rounds at a 3x5 card at increasing distances, starting at 3 yards and moving back one yard at a time after each successful string of fire. The drill emphasizes basic fundamentals like muzzle management and trigger finger discipline, resetting to 3 yards upon missing the target to reinforce these skills.

Quick Summary

The Walk Back Drill is a fundamental handgun accuracy exercise that helps improve marksmanship by focusing on trigger control and muzzle discipline. Start at 3 yards, shoot five rounds at a 3x5 card, and move back one yard for each successful string. Reset to 3 yards upon missing the target to reinforce fundamentals.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction with USCCA Team
  2. 00:15Introducing the Walk Back Drill
  3. 00:24Benefits of the Walk Back Drill
  4. 00:36What You Need for the Drill
  5. 00:50Starting Distance and Procedure
  6. 01:03Advancing Distance and Repetition
  7. 01:10Untimed Focus on Fundamentals
  8. 01:34Reinforcing Muzzle Management & Trigger Discipline
  9. 01:41Demonstration Commences
  10. 02:03Clearing Firearms and Moving Targets
  11. 02:59Resetting the Drill After Missing
  12. 03:05The Discipline of the Drill
  13. 03:08Conclusion and Recommendation
  14. 03:23Sign Off and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Walk Back Drill and what are its benefits?

The Walk Back Drill is a handgun accuracy exercise designed to improve fundamental marksmanship. Its primary benefits include enhancing basic accuracy, reinforcing trigger control and muzzle discipline, and serving as a way to check firearm zero. It involves shooting at increasing distances until a miss occurs.

How do you set up the Walk Back Drill?

To set up the Walk Back Drill, you need a range with cardboard targets. Tape 3x5 cards around the center mass area of the targets. Start at 3 yards and aim to place five rounds within the 3x5 card before moving back.

What are the key fundamentals emphasized in the Walk Back Drill?

The Walk Back Drill strongly emphasizes fundamental shooting skills such as proper sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger finger discipline. It also reinforces muzzle management, ensuring the firearm is always pointed in a safe direction.

When should you reset the Walk Back Drill?

You should reset the Walk Back Drill by returning to the starting distance of 3 yards immediately after you miss the 3x5 card. This ensures you are reinforcing the fundamentals at a distance where you can be successful before attempting longer ranges again.

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