KiloPapa

We've all had those days..your mind and body aren't communicating right and the synapses are firing a bit slower than normal. I've learned not to 'force' those days at the range. I take a deep breath, pack up my gear and head home telling myself 'today's not the day'.. And the next time you shoot all is back to normal. I don't mind those days and it reminds me that I'm human. Recently though, I've been having a rough time simply because I'm forcing myself to come out of my comfort zone. I just recently starting shooting some local matches and it became obvious, quickly, that I need to be working on speed. Not blazing, not shaving tenths or hundredths, just generally shooting faster than I have been. For so long a trained in precision, slow-aimed fire, shootings bulls at 25yds. Years ago the light bulb went on and I saw the light with trigger control, breathing and the value of that front sight. I always told myself, the speed will come. Well, now it's time to speed it up. I think one of the biggest causes for this (not shooting well at speed) is that I'm limited to indoor, port shooting where ANY sort of speed is frowned upon. Using a timer is also difficult, if not impossible. So I guess my question is... How can I improve speed when shooting in a strict, indoor range? What are the most common drills for beginning to ramp up speed?, but most importantly, how do you get out of your comfort zone? Thanks guys

Only indoor ranges in these neck of the woods..many rules. Many. Many rules. Hi all, I've been lurking around here for many years now and decided to go ahead actually start participating. I'm a police officer from the northeast with a fancy 'top shot' plaque from the academy. perpetual brass checker, self taught dissector of information from books, classes etc. Been building a small firearms training and consulting company since 2012 specializing in pure, pistol shooting fundamentals as well as helping people navigate the firearms application process here in NJ. Had the great fortune of training with some exceptional shooters from both the competition and military/le world where I think ive done a good job of weeding through some of the bs and adopting techniques and skills that actually mean something and won't just get you made fun of, or killed for that matter... Out-shooting your academy and department instructors makes your head big, then showing up to a match and getting smoked by a guy twice your age and weight is the most wonderfully humbling experience I've had. Perspective is a fantastic virtue and my hope is to continue to set new goals and standards for myself. That's all. Thanks for having me!