Step into the Drills zone—where I break down the no-fluff training routines that sharpen your draw, splits, and transitions without the guesswork. From Ken Hackathorn’s Wizard to Tom Givens’ Casino Drill, and everything from dry-fire criss-crosses to Rangemaster quals, these are battle-tested by a certified instructor who’s logged the reps so you can hit par times faster. No theory, just actionable setups to build speed, accuracy, and muscle memory. Grab your shot timer and get after it.
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…
The Criss Cross drill strings together several marksmanship fundamentals making it a great choice to practice… well… stringing fundamentals together. Let’s take a look at it.
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 third course of fire on the Rangemaster instructor path, with two targets and two scorings, how it stacks up against the advanced qualification, and what Karl Rehn’s math says about its difficulty.
Rangemaster’s second instructor qualification: tighter par times, hand switches on the clock, and more rounds past 5 yards. Here is the course of fire and what Karl Rehn’s math says about its difficulty.
