Which Target for What?

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      Sometimes it can be overwhelming with the thousands of designs out there for practicing fundamentals to critical thinking drills as one I have created a while back. 

     When it comes to sighting in, we use a grid pattern of one-inch squares with guides telling you how to move your MOS or RDS already printed and ready to use. 

     When it comes to speed drills such as the BILL DRILL, this is one you need to master in under 4 seconds with 6 accurate rounds on the target at 3, 5, 7 yards, and even out to 10 yards.  This helps you master speed and accuracy rather quickly without wasting a ton of ammunition. 

     Then there are more complicated targets with shapes, numbers, and designs all to keep you thinking.  Then there are "dry fire" targets that we use and give to our students to use as a way to practice the fundamentals with dry-fire or a dry-fire laser system or with a SIRT gun.  These targets you can print off on your printer, they are created with grey-scale coloring to save you ink. 

      We use IPSC targets and targets from either USCCA or the NRA depending on which course or instructor you use. 

     We also utilize the targets mentioned above and a few others in our defensive courses. Some targets are really fun, and some are really frustrating but challenging as well to use (DOT Torture sounds like its title).   

So which targets make sense? Which ones should I get?  Which ones will help you learn are the ones you want. 

If you want a free target to print, email us @  info@gunpowderandlead.training to get your free targets! 



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