Hey Everyone,
I'm new to IDPA (relatively new to shooting) but I have become obsessed.
I have limited resources as far as practicing for IDPA goes. My local range is pretty strict and is shoot from the bench. I don't have any leeway to shoot from prone, kneeling etc..
Obviously I can work on things like stance, trigger control, breathing etc.. In addition I am allowed to practice strong-hand / weak-hand only shooting from the bench. Targets are moved at 15 minute increments and you can choose to shoot at 7, 15, 22 yds.
I'm curious to see if anyone has tips on what I can be doing to increase my performance with limited access to practice facilities.
At Home
• Practice draw and reholster
• Practice empty mag reloading, tactical reload, etc..
• Read a lot about other people's tips and technics
• Imaginary jams/complications and what I would do to correct them
• Do pushups, sprints, going into kneeling position and back out.
Everywhere
• Pick random spots on the wall and focus while moving
• Work on my distance judgement (ie.. how many steps from here to there)
• General physical fitness things
I've only shot 2 matches at this point and my shooting was very good (last match I had 0-down on 80% of the stages) but my speed is very slow. I somewhat blame this on my lack of experience in movement shooting.
I've googled and looked through this forum for any practice drills that I may be able to do off-range to help with movement shooting but would greatly appreciate anyones insight into what I could be doing to help me become a better IDPA participant.
I'm new to IDPA (relatively new to shooting) but I have become obsessed.
I have limited resources as far as practicing for IDPA goes. My local range is pretty strict and is shoot from the bench. I don't have any leeway to shoot from prone, kneeling etc..
Obviously I can work on things like stance, trigger control, breathing etc.. In addition I am allowed to practice strong-hand / weak-hand only shooting from the bench. Targets are moved at 15 minute increments and you can choose to shoot at 7, 15, 22 yds.
I'm curious to see if anyone has tips on what I can be doing to increase my performance with limited access to practice facilities.
At Home
• Practice draw and reholster
• Practice empty mag reloading, tactical reload, etc..
• Read a lot about other people's tips and technics
• Imaginary jams/complications and what I would do to correct them
• Do pushups, sprints, going into kneeling position and back out.
Everywhere
• Pick random spots on the wall and focus while moving
• Work on my distance judgement (ie.. how many steps from here to there)
• General physical fitness things
I've only shot 2 matches at this point and my shooting was very good (last match I had 0-down on 80% of the stages) but my speed is very slow. I somewhat blame this on my lack of experience in movement shooting.
I've googled and looked through this forum for any practice drills that I may be able to do off-range to help with movement shooting but would greatly appreciate anyones insight into what I could be doing to help me become a better IDPA participant.