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Transition with speed and accuracy: A quick drill for target precision

Incorporate the eye-head-gun technique to boost your precision and avoid over-travel

When it comes to transitioning from one target to another, working the eyes-head-gun technique will help you transition more quickly and accurately while avoiding handgun over-travel during the transition.

Most importantly, practicing transitioning between targets is a lot of fun. You get the opportunity to work the pistol very quickly while measuring how fast and accurately you can run the gun. Here’s one of many drills you can practice to improve your ability to transition between targets.

NEXT: In the world of shooting drills, the clock drill stands out as a unique test of precision, speed and mental agility. Do you think you have what it takes? Even seasoned shooters will find this drill tests their limits.

This drill challenges shooters to identify and hit targets represented by the minutes and hours on a clock face.

Todd Fletcher is the owner and lead instructor for Combative Firearms Training, LLC providing training for law enforcement firearms instructors from coast to coast. He has over 25 years of training experience as a firearms and defensive tactics instructor. He retired after more than 25 years as a full-time police officer and over 31 years of law enforcement experience.

Todd is a member of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). He is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), and was selected as the 2022 ILEETA Trainer-of-the-Year. He is also a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) and won the 2023 IALEFI Top Gun Award. He can be reached at Todd@CombativeFirearms.com.