I go to the range every 8-9 days to improve my shooting and handling skills. I usually fire 100-200 rds. each session. I also do dry-fire drills at home at least once a week. Here is a list of things I currently practice.
two-handed shooting
weak-hand only
strong-hand only
draw and fire
double taps
reloads with and without retention
I also started shooting IDPA to improve my move and fire skills.
If anyone can recommend anything else I would appreciate it. My goal is to improve my overall defensive shooting skills. I have my CCW and I carry 99% of the time. Thanks in advance!
Sounds like you are off to a great start. I would suggest that you dry-fire more. Dry-firing will improve you
more than live fire. It sounds incredible, but it is true. You must dry fire properly, and safely.
Make sure you dry-fire EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR SHOOTING. From the removal of your cover vest or other method of CCW, to unsnapping your holster if equipped. Move SSSLLLLOOOOWWWLLLYYY. Do NOT try to "work for speed". Make sure every single movement is smooth and slow. Do not use the TV, or a mirror to dry fire. Besides being unsafe, it focuses part of your attention AWAY from your firing. Use a simple dot target on the wall.
If you have a laser on your pistol, so much the better. (This is actually one of the rare two or three situations were a laser is useful) It will greatly exemplify any movement in your gun as the hammer/striker falls.
Eyes on the front sight as you press the trigger. Work for no movement at all as the pistol "fires".
The most common mistakes I see is when dry-firing.........
1- distracted sessions (tv, people moving around, etc)
2- going too fast. I cannot overemphasize moving slowly and smoothly.
3- dry-firing for too long. About 20 minutes is the max before you get sloppy.
4- dry-firing infrequently. Three to four times a week is great.
I teach a class at Ft. Benning that has to be broken into two 4 hour sessions on subsequent Sunday mornings. On class day two I can separate those who shooters into 3 groups.
1, those who dry-fired during the week
2, those who did not dry-fire.
3, liars. :wink:
If you are interested, just pm me and I will email you a hand out I give my students to guarantee that you dry fire safely.