Drill

Walk-Back Drill

All hits on a 3x5 card, then a step back, as far as it holds.

Pistol

Live or dry

3–7 yd

Setup

A 3x5 index card. No time limit and no set start position; aimed in is fine. 5 rounds a string with a striker-fired gun, or 3 pairs with a DA/SA gun so each pair has a double-action shot. The point is accuracy.

Steps

3 steps

1
Fire 5 rounds into the card. All hits, step back.
3 yd
2
Fire 5 rounds into the card. All hits, step back.
5 yd
3
Fire 5 rounds into the card. All hits, step back one yard, and repeat until a round misses.
7 yd

#	Instruction	Distance	Shots	Par	Repeats
1	Fire 5 rounds into the card. All hits, step back.	3 yd	—	—	—
2	Fire 5 rounds into the card. All hits, step back.	5 yd	—	—	—
3	Fire 5 rounds into the card. All hits, step back one yard, and repeat until a round misses.	7 yd	—	—	—

Scoring

The farthest yard line you shot clean from. Past 15 yards the gun and the ammunition may be the limit.

Scored on

Points, open count

Written for

Fire: Live or dry
Platforms: Pistol

Targets

3x5 cardPreferred
Every round in the card

Where it came from

Todd Louis Green · Source