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Application · Intermediate

Draw to First Shot

A smooth, repeatable draw to one accurate hit.

Distance

5 yd

Rounds

5

Par

Work down from 3.0 sec

Target

6-inch circle

Start

Holstered, hands relaxed

Mode

Live-fire

The drill

  1. 1

    Dry-practice the draw first, with a confirmed-clear gun, until it is smooth.

  2. 2

    On a timer, draw from the holster to a single hit in the circle.

  3. 3

    Start slow and smooth. Only add speed when the hit stays clean.

  4. 4

    Run 5 reps, then try to shave a little time off the par.

The standard

One hit in the circle on every rep, before you ever chase the clock.

Safety: Build this with an instructor first. Live-fire from a holster is an advanced skill; keep the finger off the trigger until the muzzle is downrange and on target.