Rifle & Pistol Applications / Drills Course (2-Day)

Speed. Efficiency. Accountability.

The Rifle & Pistol Applications / Drills Course is built for shooters who already understand the basics and are ready to push performance to the next level. This is a high-repetition, drill-focused course designed to refine efficiency, increase speed, and maintain accountability under pressure.

Students will spend two full days working through structured, performance-based drills that directly improve real-world capability and competitive execution. The focus is on doing the fundamentals faster, cleaner, and more consistently—not just knowing them.

Course Focus Areas

Performance Shooting

• Pushing speed while maintaining accuracy
• Visual processing and target focus at pace
• Recoil management for rapid follow-up shots

Target Transitions

• Eye speed vs. gun speed
• Efficient movement between targets
• Multiple target engagement with accountability

Rifle & Pistol Integration

• Seamless transitions between rifle and pistol
• Understanding when and why to transition
• Maintaining efficiency across weapon systems

Reloads & Gun Handling

• Emergency and proactive reloads at speed
• Efficiency in manipulations under time pressure
• Eliminating wasted movement

Movement & Position Entry

• Entering and exiting positions efficiently
• Shooting on the move
• Maintaining balance, vision, and control

Drill-Based Skill Development

• High-repetition performance drills
• Timed evolutions with measurable standards
• Immediate feedback and correction

Accountability Under Pressure

• No “throwaway rounds”
• Decision-making at speed
• Balancing aggression with control

Who This Course Is For

• Shooters with a solid foundation in pistol and/or rifle
• Competitive shooters looking to improve stage performance
• Law enforcement and armed professionals
• Civilians wanting to become faster and more efficient with their firearms

Required Gear

Firearms

• Semi-automatic pistol (9mm recommended)
• Rifle/carbine (5.56/.223 or similar)

Support Gear

• Pistol holster (OWB preferred, must cover trigger guard)
• Minimum 3–5 pistol magazines
• Minimum 3–5 rifle magazines
• Magazine pouches (belt or chest rig)
• Sturdy belt or load-bearing setup
• Rifle sling (2-point preferred)

Safety & Comfort

• Eye & ear protection (mandatory)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes/boots
• Hydration and food

Optional but Recommended

• Weapon-mounted light
• Knee pads
• Gloves
• Shot timer (if you have one)
• Note-taking material

Round Count (Approximate)

• Pistol: 600 – 800 rounds
• Rifle: 600 – 800 rounds

Training Outcome

By the end of this course, students will:

• Shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy
• Transition between targets and weapon systems efficiently
• Execute reloads and manipulations without hesitation
• Move with purpose and control
• Understand how to train using performance-based drills