So you want to become a better shooter.

I hear that a lot. The problem is never the desire. It’s the execution. As a firearms instructor, I constantly hear that statement, usually right after New Years. While I love to hear it, I’m often struck by the cold reality that most people will fail. See, I’m an optimist instructor. I want everyone to do well. I also can empathize with my students since years ago, I was in their shoes.

Here is the training plan that worked for me:

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