# What distance do you set your target at (handgun)? **URL:** \ **Category:** Targets\ **Created:** [February 19, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350 "2019-02-19T14:07:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/1 "2019-02-19T14:07:16Z")
When you’re at the range, what distance do you set your target at and why? ---
**Author:** ![LaughingEvil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/97f17d/32.png) [@LaughingEvil](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/LaughingEvil)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/2 "2019-02-19T14:57:55Z")
That depends on what I’m shooting. I always first practice with a target at 6 feet. That is where home invasion shooting happens at. I start with the sidearm pointing down then then I raise it real fast and fire 2 rounds at center mass. I usually practice this for a 100 rounds. Then I shoot for accuracy after that. 380 at 15 to 25 feet. 45 acp 10 to 40 yards. My in between sidearms at various ranges. 3 to 30 yards. ---
**Author:** ![TWeinzerl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/848f3c/32.png) [@TWeinzerl](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/TWeinzerl)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/3 "2019-02-19T15:06:48Z")
It really depends on my mood and how long it’s been since I have shot. If It has been awhile, I put it close and don’t worry about trying to hit bulls eye, I just aim at the target and keep pulling the trigger to get get used the recoil of each of my guns. Then after I do that, I set my target wherever and try to hit my mark. If my son is with me we usually share a lane so I let him set it. ---
**Author:** ![Orpackrat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/orpackrat/32/10779_2.png) [@Orpackrat](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Orpackrat)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/4 "2019-02-19T15:11:18Z")
Usually like to practice at 20 yards, on occasion, i go upwards of 50 yards. Had fun with my youngest brother at 50 yards shooting pistols at some golf balls i got at a yard sale that said range on them… Our targets are usually clays placed all over. My favorite practice when i carry my pistols with sa/da is a double action trigger pull after a full or partial concealed draw. How fast and accurate i can be on the fly. ---
**Author:** ![Skywalker87](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/skywalker87/32/130_2.png) [@Skywalker87](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Skywalker87)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/5 "2019-02-19T15:34:22Z")
Pistols i generally shoot at 3, 7, 10 yards. Rifles i shoot 50 and 100 yrds. ---
**Author:** ![James](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/james/32/639_2.png) [@James](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/James)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/6 "2019-02-19T15:58:55Z")
I shoot pistols at 7-25 yards. Rifles anywhere from 25-220 yards (permanent gongs at the range I go to are at 220). ---
**Author:** ![AAlan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/aalan/32/209_2.png) [@AAlan](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/AAlan)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/7 "2019-02-19T16:34:32Z")
I’ve kept it at 7 yards for now. Alternate between two, strong, and weak hand, plus changing between isosceles and weaver stance. 100 rounds only goes so far. Probably need to buy a .22 to augment my .40. ---
**Author:** ![Kerryman71](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/kerryman71/32/170_2.png) [@Kerryman71](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Kerryman71)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/8 "2019-02-19T16:51:14Z")
I usually start cold, somewhere around 3 to 5 yards, draw from holster and fire. I mix it up; sometimes two center mass with a head shot, other times five or six shots center mass. I also will sometimes go back to the ready position, then simulate another bad guy showing up and firing again before reholstering. Either way, I try to look around to make sure the “scene” is secure before reholstering. I shoot at additional distances also, the further ones not as quick. Nice mix of reloads and malfunctions thrown in for good measure. ---
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/9 "2019-02-19T17:38:37Z")
Does anyone use the turn/facing targeting systems at their range? What distance do you set those to? ---
**Author:** ![Sheepdog556](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/sheepdog556/32/13138_2.png) [@Sheepdog556](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Sheepdog556)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/10 "2019-02-19T19:02:18Z")
Pistol i like to start cold at 25 yds. Figuring those will be my worst shots of the day and show me how ive improved since my last trip. Rifle i shoot my AR anywhere from 3 to 500 yds. In transition drills i shoot both pistol and rifle at various distances and angles from 3 to 25 yds. ---
**Author:** ![Dave1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dave1/32/325_2.png) [@Dave1](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dave1)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/11 "2019-02-19T20:27:13Z")
I don’t usually measure, but I do like to practice using the “21 foot rule” as a general guideline for a handgun. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![James](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/james/32/639_2.png) [@James](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/James)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/12 "2019-02-19T22:48:39Z")
The one time I did it at ROR I set it to 10 I believe. ---
**Author:** ![Drd6315](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Drd6315](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Drd6315)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/13 "2019-02-19T23:13:31Z")
Usually I set my target about 7 to 10 yards because I most often carry practitioner for conceal carry otherwise I’m at about 25 yards if I’m shooting for accuracy when time is not an issue.but since I’m constantly carrying concealed I like to keep my skills uP… ---
**Author:** ![45IPAC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/45ipac/32/2855_2.png) [@45IPAC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/45IPAC)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/14 "2019-02-20T01:56:19Z")
My carry gun 3-10 yards, with an occasional longer shot out to 50. My 6 inch 357, 10 to 100, with most shooting done at 25-30. Rifles, I like 100 yards, and just keep trying smaller targets. 8 Oz milk jugs full of water are my favorites. ---
**Author:** ![Mike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@Mike](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mike)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/15 "2019-02-20T02:05:09Z")
7 yards or closer for the legal SD distance, but I do like to send it out farther a bit at a time to see if I can hit it and where. Not much else to do at indoor ranges which is all we have, and we have to go out of state for those ---
**Author:** ![Winsam](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/winsam/32/283_2.png) [@Winsam](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Winsam)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/16 "2019-02-20T19:34:34Z")
Usually at 7-10 yards for pistol and sometimes closer depending what kind of drill i am doing. Rifle would be at 25 - 50 yards ( 223). Carbine i will shoot 25 yards or better . Some qualifying is at 15 yards so i shoot at that distance just to stay up with it ---
**Author:** ![Jesse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/jesse/32/3112_2.png) [@Jesse](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Jesse)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/17 "2019-02-20T20:58:55Z")
Depends on Pistol size 1. Full size I use 10 and 25 yards 2. Compact size 7, 10 and 15 yards 3. Sub Comapct size 7 and 10 yards Usually full size has more accuracy due to barrel length 4"+ as the barrel gets shorter it becomes less accurate for longer distance. ---
**Author:** ![KillJoy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/killjoy/32/26868_2.png) [@KillJoy](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/KillJoy)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/18 "2019-02-21T02:07:42Z")
I like 15 and 25 feet but will send it out to 50 for fun. I hit my target. But I’m still working on a more consistent grip. AR I like 25 to 100 yards. I’m looking for a place I can shoot 300 yards. Expert marksman on M16. My AR has a 16.5” barrel. So that a bit different than the M16 @ 20” I believe. It’s new. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/joseph/32/300_2.png) [@Joseph](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Joseph)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/19 "2019-02-21T08:45:54Z")
I usually start at 10 or 15 feet, and extend it out to 45 feet, whatever 25 yards is. I do most of my training anywhere 20 feet and under. I enjoy long distance because that is where I am weak. Gives the most challenge. ---
**Author:** ![Samuel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@Samuel](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Samuel)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350/20 "2019-02-25T23:41:38Z")
For dry fire it is usually about 3-7 yards (in my safe environment basement). A the life fire range it is 3-7 yards. I am not much better outside of that. After watching today’s into the fray, I am convinced that I need to keep working at this range with my combative skills. [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-distance-do-you-set-your-target-at-handgun/350.md?page=2)