Drills & Exercises
The Art of the Magazine Change
Magazine changes are a skill worth developing on and off the range. But there's an art to it. Like most art forms, the mag change requires practice and repetition to master.
Mastering the Bill Drill: Elevating Your Firearm Skills
Named after the legendary firearms instructor Bill Wilson, the Bill Drill has become a staple among both competitive shooters and self-defense enthusiasts.
The Barricade and The Long Gun: Training for the Unexpected
Three days before Thanksgiving in 2017, I responded to a burst of gunfire a couple of blocks from me. Another officer and I located the residence where the shots originated from and, as we approached, the armed gunman exited the house and opened fire on us. After an exchange of gunfire, he ran inside and took cover in the basement. After a nearly two-hour standoff, the wounded gunman surrendered. I’ve taken a lot of lessons from that night – good and bad.
Mozambique Drill: Still Relevant, or Old Shooting News?
We think the Mozambique Drill still has uses, and we're going to explain why you should occasionally include it in your live fire practice.
The U.S. Air Marshal Pistol Qual
Have you ever wondered what Air Marshals do for a firearm's qual? They have a unique beat, and their accuracy standards have to be high. Luckily, the Federal Air Marshal qual was plenty easy to find, and we shot it out.
The LAPD SWAT Handgun Qualification
LAPD SWAT seems to be fairly serious about their training. Their SWAT handgun qual is a very involved course of fire and not for beginners.
The USMC pistol qual has changed. It's a little more tactical nowadays - what's it like for a former gyrene to shoot it as a civilian?