If you're a dedicated weapons system owner aiming to enhance your firearm prowess, you're in for a journey. If you're not already familiar, speed drills are like the secret weapon in a shooter's toolkit. These bad boys are designed to amp up your shooting game to a whole new level. These drills are not just for those who’ve been in the game for years; they’re for anyone with a fire in their gut and serious about leveling up their skills in the art of self-defense.
Speed and Precision in Firearms Drills
Picture this: a split-second decision, a rapidly changing scenario, and the need to hit your threat with speed and accuracy. That's where speed drills come in. They’re designed to increase your ability to engage targets swiftly and accurately. When you’re talking self-defense, a flicker of hesitation could be the difference between your life or death. As you train, you develop the skill to spot your target and send a round in the blink of an eye. You want to keep in mind that in a gunfight most often the one who hits first emerges victorious.
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Firearm Target Transitions
Now consider this: On top of having a rapidly changing scenario, you now have multiple threats. Speed drills cultivate the ability to transition between targets. This skill gets you ready for the chance you’re met with multiple adversaries. Many aspects of life operate outside the realm of control; it’s unpredictable and, especially in today’s world, is often charged with tension. Speed drills introduce pressure that can mirror real-life situations. Most people hope to never find themselves in a gunfight but those of us with self-protection on our minds are gonna be damn sure we are ready for whatever.
ISP Plank Holder, Keith, is in position. Check out the video to catch his fast malfunction clearing.
Muscle Memory in Shooting
Mastery comes from repetition, and speed drills develop muscle memory. This shit imprints into your very being, making movements flow like second nature. When you’re consistent with this, your performance will soar to new heights, and you can watch your confidence flourish. It’s not arrogance; it's the quiet assurance of knowing you're a formidable force.
Inside the Fire: Breaking Down Our Rapid Transition Drill
To see our ISP crew in action, be sure to check out the video from a recent Urban Defense Carbine Course. We’re using the Big Six fundamentals in our carbine speed drill. The challenge is to engage three targets at a short distance, putting six rounds on each body, perform a reload and then take one shot to the head of each target.
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ISP Plank Holder, Justin, gives those targets hell. Check out his speed in the video.
Conclusion
In the world of firearms, speed drills are your secret weapon for sharpening self-defense skills. They’re great for enhancing your accuracy and rapid target engagement. They are a must for anyone serious about being a protector. With speed drills, split-second decision-making becomes second nature, transitioning between targets under pressure is mastered and repetition ingrains muscle memory. Remember to check out our video above to see these principles in action.
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About The Author
Hank Hayes is a Combat Arts Hall of Famer and inventor of the No Lie Blade. He is the founder and CEO of both Intuitive Self Protection and NLB Tactical and creator of the ISP/NLB viscous fighting system. Since 1998, he has trained well over 30,000 Military and Law Enforcement personnel via Government contract mainly at the elite special teams level and continues to train both civilians and MIL/LE how to come home safe.