As a parent finding time to train can be really difficult with 3 kids and after school activities what are some of your favorite drills to do at home?
Laser cartridge + laser target give great indoor range simulation.
You can do:
- single shot accuracy
- multiple shot accuracy
- shot from the holster
- reloads (between the shots)
- movement between the shots
My favorite home drill - draw, present, aim, close eyes then shoot.
All of these drills probably have their namesā¦ but who remembers them 
What Iām doing is to imagine the threat and try to react. Once Iām satisfied with result Iām trying to repeat it until perfection.
2 Likes
I normally walk my house as if Iām clearing each room dry firing at my light switches and outlets
2 Likes
Thatās good drill.
Iāve started with the sameā¦ but then Iāve realized I needed a feedback and laser seemed to be a perfect solution (sound after good hit)
2 Likes
I need to get a laser set up
Check this thread:
1 Like
Iāll definitely check it out thanks
This isnāt a drill, itās a tool that will help you perform your drills with more skill and improvement than you might get just āwinging it.ā Oh, not saying nothing against the laser tool at all, I plan to play with those as well.
MantisX
Exceptionally functional with dry fire and will work when you have an opportunity to go to the range and live fire. There are any number of drills one can do beyond those covered in the Mantis X software. RE Factor has a booklet and a card game that can give you ideas or plan of training. There are others!
1 Like
I try to make it to the range at least once or twice a month so I have the live fire in mind when I train at home but Iāll definitely look into the mantisx
1 Like
@Joe616 Iām with you! Thereās nothing like getting out and feeling the bang. Maybe not so much the rifles on either side but thatās sometimes the job!
I think youāll be pleased with the Mantis X and live fire. They have an FBI qualification course of fire programmed in the software that you can do only during live fire. And like many companies, they intend to improve and add goodies to the system as more people put the equipment to work.
Enjoy!
2 Likes
Awesome thanks I really need step my training up because Iāve been planning on taking the ltc instructor course from the uscca and need to make sure I am ready
2 Likes
Just a heads up, we recently pulled the FBI Qualification course as we were finding the experience was not as refined as we are striving to achieve. We intend to re-introduce that course, but right now we do not have a specific time frame available.
@Joe616, the overwhelming response from customers I talk to report their shooting improves with the Mantis system. Some really value the historical data that builds as they use the system over time. Others appreciate the visual representation given.
Weāre also looking to add content that will help provide structure to those users who may not have something they are using already. Unknown time frame at this point, but its worth keeping an eye out for that.
3 Likes
Thanks Iāll make sure to check in with you guys when Iām closer to buying a system
Jerzy, those are good drills but the one with your eyes closed, I havenāt tried yet. Thanksā¦ There is a lot of drills you can do with a laser bullet. I picked up some from USCCA, Like the line drill on Tactical Tuesday. Kevin just did one by turning your body then draw. He also did one on a quick draw, to point and shoot not looking at your front sight going by muscle memory and YouTube, shooting laying on your back rolling from side to side and drawing from my ankle holster. Practice with a flashlight and one handed strong side and weak side.
2 Likes
@Walter3 -> thatās exactly what you need to do 
Practice unexpected, be prepared for surprises ! And be first to hit ā¦ that means 3 good shots in 1.5 second
1 Like
@Jerzees I like the Saran Wrap coffee can drill myself. My kids introduced me to āAir Softā by handing me a full size 1911 spring gun that had good weight and crappy sights. Since I point shoot that is not an issue. They also acquired a āgasā gun that simulates recoil, again full weight, but lets you do double taps and such.
I tried a couple different ways to do things but landed on 3 layers of Saran Wrap (or what ever it identifies as) over a coffee can screwed to a piece of ply wood leaned up against the door of my garage.
Draw, Fire single shot into the middle can. If you have the option for follow up shots, send them.
The middle can is set up about 9" lower than my full extentsion point of aim which follows my training of letting the 1st round go while āpushingā the gun forward. Just how I roll.
Cheers,
Craig6