American Pistol Institute Dry Practice Drill

A cleared gun, no live ammunition in the room, and no interruptions. 7 rounds of inert ammunition and someone to run the timer. 30 to 45 minutes a day.

1. 1

   The ready position: cocked and locked, safety on, finger off the trigger, eyes on the target. On command, bring the gun to eye level and press; the time runs from the command to the hammer falling. Focus moves from the target to the front sight as the gun comes up. 10 minutes.

   par 1.00 s

2. 2

   The draw: cocked, locked, and holstered, or hammer down on a revolver. Work the five steps of the draw for smoothness, then speed; the time runs from the command to the hammer falling. 15 minutes.

   par 1.00 s

3. 3

   Malfunction, position 1.

   par 2.50 s

4. 4

   Malfunction, position 2.

   par 1.50 s

5. 5

   Malfunction, position 3. 10 minutes across the three.

   par 6.00 s

6. 6

   Stress reload; 4 seconds for a revolver. 10 minutes.

   par 2.50 s