I've been spending more time on the range and noticed that some drills really make a difference. One drill, in particular, helped me improve both my accuracy under pressure and my reaction time. It showed me how certain practice routines prepare you for real-life situations better than others. For those who train often, which defensive shooting drill has been the most helpful for you?
Defensive shooting drill
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There is some debate out there about practicing one chosen drill vs doing as many different ones as you can. I’m in the varying drills camp, but maybe it’s because I get bored 
There are several sources of drills out there, and I print off a lot of them. A great source, and not just for drills, is to subscribe to the Rangemaster monthly newsletter. There is a “drill of the month” that’s always really good and often based on something that happened.
Here is the index of newsletters over the years. Warning: Once you start reading them, you might lose track of time. This
https://rangemaster.com/newsletter/
There are several sources of drills out there, and I print off a lot of them. A great source, and not just for drills, is to subscribe to the Rangemaster monthly newsletter. There is a “drill of the month” that’s always really good and often based on something that happened.
Here is the index of newsletters over the years. Warning: Once you start reading them, you might lose track of time. This
https://rangemaster.com/newsletter/
One drill that really changed things up for me is the "3x2 Drill." It’s pretty straightforward, you pick 3 targets and shoot 2 rds at each, as fast and accurately as you can. What’s great about it is that it pushes you to switch gears quickly, handle the recoil like a pro, and keep your focus when the pressure’s on. I like to throw in different distances and mix in some reloads to keep it realistic, kind of like dealing with the chaos you might actually face out there.
