Welcome to the Drill of the Month collection – my personal firing line where every 30 days I drop a fresh training challenge that’s actually worth your ammo and range time.
These aren’t random internet reposts; they’re the exact drills I run with my own students, timed on the shot timer, tweaked for real concealed carry gear, and proven to smoke bad habits while building speed, accuracy, and confidence under pressure. From dry-fire only to full live-fire standards, par times, scoring, and the little fixes that turn a 3-second miss into a 1.8-second hit. New drills drops like clockwork. Bookmark it, run it, beat my times, then come brag in the comments.
Your first class ends, and nothing tells you what to practice next or who to do it with. Twice I built AmmoFans for clubs and ranges. This time it’s built for that gap.
Central Texas Standards – Chip McCormick & Ronin Colman’s nearly forgotten 125-round monster. Weak-hand, reloads, 50-yard shots, even prone. This 1980s beast still demands Master-class skill to clean in 2025.
Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard doesn’t mess around—it’s a raw competency test for concealed carriers. You either have the skills to nail it, or you don’t. So, how tough is it? Let’s break it down.
Jim’s Helluva Little Drill is deceptively challenging. When executed correctly, it sharpens your ability to stay process-focused while running a gun, all while honing often-overlooked marksmanship skills. Let’s explore it.
The 1-2-3-4-5 Drill is an easy but sneaky challenge. Clean it at 5 yards, then chase 15 Xs or push the distance. Ready to test your skills? Dive into the breakdown and give it a whirl!
Been slacking on drill posts—oops. Time to get back on the horse with the NRA Basic Pistol qual. 5 yards, 5 shots, 4-inch circle, no clock. Cakewalk? Maybe. I broke it down to see if it’s worth your time—read on…
KR’s Three Seconds or Less drill is a solid baseline for minimum competency concealed handgun carriers should strive for. But how difficult is it? Let’s find out.
The Casino drill, developed by Tom Givens, challenges marksmanship and cognitive skills. Variations of the drill increase cognitive difficulty. It’s a fun drill and a valuable training tool.
The Rangemaster Advanced Firearms Instructor Qualification course of fire contains tighter time limits and more complex shooting sequences. Despite subtle differences, its overall difficulty is comparable to the initial qualification.
The Rangemaster Firearms Instructor Qualification course of fire has evolved over time, with different revisions documented. Passing requires consistent pistol handling skills and the ability to handle test pressure.
