One Box Workout

Below you will find the what I think is the smartest way to get the most bang for your buck on the shooting range. Credit for the creation of this material belongs to Paul Markel founder of Student of the Gun

Step 1

With your target set at five to seven yards, begin with a two-hand hold and slow-fire your first magazine or cylinder.   Take your time and focus on a smooth deliberate trigger press and clear front sight. 

Step 2

Reload your handgun and repeat the first drill only this time fire all rounds using your strong/dominant hand only.  Again, take your time and focus on solid marksmanship fundamentals.  One of the keys to success when shooting single-handed is to ensure your wrist is locked.

Step 3

Continue your practice session.  Reload your handgun and fire the next exercise using your support/off hand only.  Again, focus intently on your front sight and be sure your trigger press is smooth and deliberate.  Lock your wrist so the gun doesn’t flail about.

Step 4

We now move on to holster drills.  With your handgun loaded and holstered, smoothly draw and engage the target.   Fire two shots and then slowly and hesitantly re-holster.   Never race back to the holster, GO SLOW.  Repeat the drill until the gun is empty.

Step 5

Download your magazines to three or four rounds.  Begin with a partially loaded handgun.  Engage the target until the gun runs dry and reload.   Repeat the drill two or three more times.  If you are using a revolver this is more difficult but can be accomplished with speed-loaders or quick-strips.