Firearm training is essential for anyone serious about improving their shooting skills, and one of the most effective ways to build accuracy and consistency is through the Dot Torture Drill.
This simple yet challenging drill focuses on honing fundamentals like trigger control, sight alignment, and precision shooting.
By practicing with the Dot Torture Drill, shooters can develop greater confidence in their ability to handle their firearm under pressure, ultimately leading to safer and more effective firearm use.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned shooter, incorporating this drill into your routine can make a significant difference.
What is a Dot Torture Drill?
Simply put, a dot torture drill is a simple yet effective marksmanship drill that helps to improve a shooter’s accuracy, trigger control, and overall confidence with their firearm.
The primary purpose behind a dot drill is to practice hitting a smaller sized target on command, so that when it matters most – you’ll be able to effectively hit a larger sized target.
Finally, whether you are a beginner or advanced shooter, dot torture drills can help you discover where your primary weaknesses are so that you can work on correcting them.
Routine training is an essential part of a being a safe gun owner and of being a true marksman.
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Dot Torture Drill Instructions
Items Needed
- Firearm of choice
- 50 rounds of ammunition
- Dot Torture Targets
First Dot Instructions
- Draw and fire one string of 5 rounds as accurately as possible
- Ideally it should be one hole
- Rounds required: 5
Second Dot Instructions
- Draw and fire 1 round
- Holster, then repeat four more times
- Rounds required: 5
Third and Fourth Dot Instructions
- Draw and fire 1 round on Dot 3 and then 1 round on Dot 4
- Holster, then repeat three more times
- Rounds required: 8
Fifth Dot Instructions
- Draw and fire a string of 5 rounds using only your strong (dominant) hand
- Rounds required: 5
Sixth and Seventh Dot Instructions
- Draw and fire 2 rounds on Dot 6, then 2 rounds on Dot 7
- Holster, then repeat four more times
- Rounds Required: 16
Eighth Dot Instructions
- From either the ready or retention position, fire five rounds using only your support (weak) hand
- Rounds required: 5
Ninth and Tenth Dot Instructions
- Draw and fire 1 round on Dot 9, then perform a speed reload and fire 1 round on Dot 10
- Holster, then repeat three times
- Rounds required: 6
Dot Torture Drill Training Video
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