{"id":4816,"date":"2022-02-01T09:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T09:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/?p=4816"},"modified":"2021-04-01T07:37:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T07:37:43","slug":"drill-for-older","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/","title":{"rendered":"Drills for Older Shooters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Prze\u0142\u0105cznik Spisu Tre\u015bci\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/#Drills_for_Older_Shooters\" >Drills for Older Shooters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/#The_Importance_of_Training\" >The Importance of Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/#Drills_to_Practice\" >Drills to Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/#Keep_It_Up\" >Keep It Up!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/#Final_Considerations\" >Final Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/drill-for-older\/#Conclusion_Drills_for_Older_Shooters\" >Conclusion: Drills for Older Shooters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drills_for_Older_Shooters\"><\/span>Drills for Older Shooters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>BY&nbsp;BOB CAMPBELL&nbsp;PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2021&nbsp;IN&nbsp;COMPETITIVE SHOOTING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-scaled.jpg?fit=1266%2C718&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"man shooting drills for older shooters\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been paraphrased many times: speed is good, accuracy is final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When shooters become older, their reaction time and speed is affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many older shooters are better shots than a young duffer, they have to work harder for speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance is your ally when you are the better shot. You must be able to fire accurately at ranges from three to 20 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closer distances are personal-defense range. The longer range is the distance at which you may be called on to stop an active shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed it is mostly the&nbsp;older shooters&nbsp;that put an end to such things? Another concern is what is called training scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when you have been doing things the wrong way and you are having a difficult time getting rid of bad habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only practice and determination can turn your training around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-6.jpg?resize=640%2C318&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"man shooting semi-auto handgun\" class=\"wp-image-63126\"\/><figcaption><em>A proper grip and straight-to-the-rear trigger compression must be learned.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Training\"><\/span>The Importance of Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t think the fight will be easy. All criminals are not morons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may not be what we call a \u201cgood shot\u201d in the classic sense, but they are strong and have good reflexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will point the gun at you and fire. Sometimes they get lucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my training classes, I have stressed that good enough is never enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be pretty good at a few feet, but you will miss completely at 20 yards if you have not practiced and your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/product-category\/firearms\/hand-guns\/\">handgun<\/a>&nbsp;isn\u2019t properly sighted for the carry load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I practice I don\u2019t use range guns, I use the firearm I will be carrying concealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I choose a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/product-category\/firearms\/\">firearm<\/a>&nbsp;with good sights, a good trigger action, and grips that are designed to fit my hand and aid in recoil control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no room for a hard-kicking inaccurate handgun of any type, make or brand, and most&nbsp;older shooters&nbsp;do not enjoy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither need the handgun be overly expensive, it simply must be suitable for personal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg?resize=640%2C544&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"semi-auto handgun on blue target\" class=\"wp-image-63127\"\/><figcaption><em>Accurate fire begins at modest range.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drills_to_Practice\"><\/span>Drills to Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first drill is simply to take your time and aim and fire accurately at a man-sized target. 10 yards is a good median distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a centered aiming point, line the sights up and press the&nbsp;trigger&nbsp;to the rear. Be certain your stance offers a solid firing platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never let strain or stress prevent moving the trigger straight to the rear with a clean, smooth action without excess movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no time pressure, no adrenaline rush and no stress. Take your time and hit the target. This is the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master the fundamentals of&nbsp;trigger press, sight picture, sight alignment&nbsp;and stance. Get good at what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 10-yard distance, firing off-hand, the shooter should be able to place five shots into five inches on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a beginning standard with average&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/product-category\/ammunitions\/\">ammunition<\/a>&nbsp;and the average pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shooter with a superior handgun and years of practice behind them should make exhibiting a three to four-inch group in leisurely slow fire at the same distance a standard drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decent shot with a service-size handgun\u2014 a CZ 75, GLOCK 17 or Beretta 92 9mm \u2014 should be able to get a four-inch group off-hand at 25 yards after a few months of practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-4.jpg?resize=640%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"man shooting drills for older shooters\" class=\"wp-image-63129\"\/><figcaption><em>Recoil control is important and can become difficult for older shooters. This is a commander-size .357 SIG.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_It_Up\"><\/span>Keep It Up!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once these&nbsp;drills&nbsp;are being executed with good consistency, we need to move up in speed. How much speed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The novice that fires too quickly will find his rounds spread about the target or miss the target completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to calculate how much time we may have. How fast is my draw speed? How sure am I in getting into a firing position?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one example, I am able to get a center hit at 50 yards with the Les Baer 1911 \u2014 with five to 10 seconds per shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That isn\u2019t practical for firing at an active shooter. We need more speed, and more speed means less accuracy, save for the most experienced shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, I like to perform drills that use the full capacity of the handgun, at a certain distance, in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most older shooters, the draw may be practiced at home with a triple-checked unloaded firearm. Safety first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some ranges do not allow drawing from concealed carry. You may practice the draw at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/primegunseurope.com\/pl\/?s=revolver&amp;post_type=product\">revolver<\/a>, you may draw, fire and get a centre hit at five yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then fire two rounds after the draw. Then fire three rounds after the draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This builds skill, stressing accuracy first and then moving to control in firing controlled pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cadence of fire is never set by how fast you are able to press the trigger again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second shot comes after you have drawn the front sight back into the rear sight and begin to fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg?resize=640%2C549&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"revolver on blue target\" class=\"wp-image-63128\"\/><figcaption><em>A quality double-action revolver is a viable choice for all-around personal defense.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A tip: it is very difficult to hold a revolver sight on the&nbsp;target&nbsp;as you execute a trigger press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the trigger as the front sight wavers, but get it on the target as the shot breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Considerations\"><\/span>Final Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin to progress, you will be able to do the same thing more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skills learned in slow fire will translate to speed shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Are you fumbling the draw? Are you getting a good grasp on the grip as you draw?<\/li><li>Is the support hand grip affirmed on the draw or are you slowing down as you adjust the grip as you fire?<\/li><li>Are you jerking the trigger at close range and then pressing the trigger at longer range? This won\u2019t work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the trigger smoothly to the rear with every shot. Compression is simply faster at close range and incrementally slower at longer distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Drills_for_Older_Shooters\"><\/span>Conclusion: Drills for Older Shooters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the primary objective is accuracy, followed by recoil control with speed last \u2014 speed comes with control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This intersection of skill will make for a formidable shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of your favorite drills to build up or maintain skills as you age? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drills for Older Shooters BY&nbsp;BOB CAMPBELL&nbsp;PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2021&nbsp;IN&nbsp;COMPETITIVE SHOOTING It has been paraphrased many times: speed is good, accuracy is final. When shooters become older, their reaction time and speed is affected. While many older shooters are better shots than a young duffer, they have to work harder for speed. 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