Dot TortureDry or Live
Source: Pistol-Training.com
AccuracyDistanceDrawSingle HandSpeed

Start Distance

3yd

Targets

1

Rounds

50

Reloads

0

Equipment

EquipmentTypeQuantityNotes
Custom TargetTargets1Dot Torture Target

Course of Fire

Start at 3 yards. You have to get all 50 hits to pass. Once you can shoot the whole drill without a single miss, either increase the distance or add time pressure. For instance, try to finish the entire drill in under 5 minutes while maintaining 100% accuracy.

dot-torture-target.png (click on the target to bring up the full-size version which you can then print out)

  • Dot 1 – Draw and fire one string of 5 rounds for best group. One hole if possible, total 5 rounds.
  • Dot 2 – Draw and fire 1 shot, holster and repeat X4, total 5 rounds.
  • Dots 3 & 4 – Draw and fire 1 shot on #3, then 1 shot on #4, holster and repeat X3, total 8 rounds.
  • Dot 5 – Draw and fire string of 5 rounds, strong hand only, total 5 rounds.
  • Dots 6 & 7 – Draw and fire 2 shots on #6, then 2 on #7, holster, repeat X4, total 16 rounds.
  • Dot 8 – From ready or retention, fire five shots, weak hand only, total 5 rounds.
  • Dots 9 & 10 – Draw and fire 1 shot on #9, speed reload, fire 1 shot on #10, holster and repeat X3, total 6 rounds.

Video

Description

The Dot Torture Drill is a comprehensive shooting exercise designed to challenge and improve a shooter’s accuracy, trigger control, sight alignment, and overall shooting fundamentals. It’s a versatile drill that can be performed at various distances, making it suitable for shooters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced marksmen.