Most Popular Drills for Pistol Training 

Posted by Gunprime Staff on 01/25/23

Pistol training drills are designed to improve the shooter's skills and proficiency with a handgun. Here are some of the most popular drills for pistol training:

  1. Bill Drill: This drill involves shooting at a single target from a distance of 7 yards (6.4 meters). The shooter begins by drawing the pistol from the holster and engaging the target with 6 shots as quickly and accurately as possible. The goal is to achieve a time of under 3 seconds while maintaining good accuracy.
  2. El Presidente: This drill involves shooting at three targets arranged in a triangle at a distance of 10 yards (9.1 meters). The shooter begins by facing away from the targets with their hands above their head. On the command "turn and fire," the shooter turns towards the targets, draws the pistol from the holster, and engages the targets with 6 shots each as quickly and accurately as possible. The goal is to achieve a time of under 10 seconds while maintaining good accuracy.
  3. Mozambique Drill: This drill involves shooting at a single target from a distance of 3 yards (2.7 meters). The shooter begins by drawing the pistol from the holster and engaging the target with two shots to the body and one shot to the head as quickly and accurately as possible. The goal is to achieve a time of under 2 seconds while maintaining good accuracy.
  4. The FBI Qualification Course: This drill involves shooting at a series of targets at various distances, including 3, 5, 7, 15, and 25 yards (2.7, 4.6, 6.4, 13.7, and 22.9 meters). The shooter is required to engage each target with a specific number of shots in a certain time frame. The goal is to achieve a score of at least 70% in order to pass the qualification.
  5. Steel Challenge: This is a timed shooting competition that involves shooting at multiple steel targets at various distances and angles. The shooter is required to engage each target with a specific number of shots in a certain time frame. The goal is to achieve the fastest time while maintaining good accuracy.

These are just a few examples of popular pistol training drills. By practicing these and other drills, the shooter can improve their skills and proficiency with a handgun. It is important, however, to prioritize safety and accuracy over speed in shooting drills.