So… no consistency? 
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Bad guys aren’t gonna consistently announce themselves.
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I was more thinking about time inconsistency … you know, Shot Timer behaves unpredictably compared to relativistic consistency during range time. 
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That’s the thing though!
The timer is random, but you’re prepared, ready for the go signal.
In real life, the bad guy won’t announce himself before bullets are flying!
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It’s always best when you can put the holster draw and live fire together. Maybe there’s some instructor led training nearby where they have a different range or are allowed to get around the “range rules” while under the “supervision” of a certified instructor.
My range has limited holster draw availability. I grab it when it’s not already taken. But I end up doing most of my holster draw improvement at home with a laser and shot timer (with a set time between two beeps). Sometimes I’ll start a little slower for a few repetitions and then start pushing it on the timer and see where I’m at on the 2nd beep.
I’ve never liked drawing from the bench, but I don’t carry appendix, so it feels kind of odd to me. I usually start from a spot near the strong side of my chest where my hands first come together if I could draw. I try to do most of my shooting starting from that position, taking anywhere from 1-3 shots, and then going to sul or low ready after the shots. If your draw gets you to that high, compressed ready position in one second, then start from there and make the 3 shots in 2 seconds.
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Dry fire systems, like Mantis, allow you to train this sequence without even going to the range.
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3-3-3 dry is not the same as 3-3-3 live.
The only way to trick it is to break draw stroke into steps and practice Step1 dry and Step2-3 live.
You must use live ammo for proper 3-3-3 results.
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Usually outdoor ranges only. I’ve been to some and it was better than standing behind a stall.
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I used to go to an indoor range when I lived in NorCal. Not only could you not draw from a holster, but “No rapid fire!!” To them, that meant waiting 3s between shots. My shoulders would get pretty tired starting from low ready or high compressed ready for only one shot each time. They also had a rule about not taking your own brass. Just sweep it down range when you’re done. Funny how most of mine still ended up in my range bag though. 
Ooops.
After finally moving back to SoCal, I joined an outdoor range. Their handgun range still has benches, but there’s one lane on the end for holster draw. I take advantage of that when it’s open. They also let us use the trap range for holster draw, UNLESS someone wants to shoot trap. Shotgun takes priority. But it’s nice when it’s available because you can also include movement in your drills.
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Fortunately I live in the desert where there’s lots of BLM land,(where I can practice about anyway I want), and several outdoor ranges within 20 minutes of where I live. There’s also an indoor range in town. These are some of the reasons I moved here in the first place. Moving is a huge huge hassle. But, if it gets to The point, that I don’t like it here, I’ll try to move someplace where I can coexist. Moving back to Alaska is not entirely off the list. Neither is Montana. If, There’s room and your family circumstances can handle it, There is always a CO2 BB pistol, and a “catch” Target.
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