As a concealed carry permit holder, it's essential to stay proficient in your skills to ensure you're prepared for any situation that may arise. Ken Hackathorn's basic training CCW skills drills are designed to help you develop and maintain your shooting fundamentals, as well as improve your overall self-defense capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- Develop consistent shooting form and technique
- Improve speed and accuracy with a pistol
- Enhance situational awareness and decision-making skills
- Build confidence in self-defense abilities
Drill Breakdown and Skill Categorization
These basic training drills are categorized into four main skill areas: Speed and Accuracy, Situational Awareness, Draw and Fire, and Movement and Control. Each drill is designed to challenge a specific aspect of your skills, helping you build well-rounded self-defense abilities.
Basic Training Instructions
| Drill # | Distance | Time | Instructions | Repeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 yards | N/A | On the signal draw keeping the gun in the retention position and fire 2 rounds center mass. | 6 times |
| 2 | 5 yards | N/A | On signal draw and fire either 1 round or dedicated pairs firing strong hand only. | 6 times |
| 3 | 3 yards | 60 seconds | On signal back away from the target, draw and fire 3 rounds center mass while moving. Try to get to the 7 yard line by the time you fire your last round. | Once |
| 4 | 7 yards | N/A | On signal draw and fire a dedicated pair center mass, slowly go to ready and scan the area and reholster. | Twice |
| 5 | 7 yards | N/A | Move from center of target a few steps. On signal draw and fire 3 rounds center of mass moving laterally across the range. Repeat going in the opposite direction. Move only as fast as you can hit the target. | Once each way |
| 6 | 6-10 yards | N/A | Draw and fire 1 round on each of 3 targets placed at varied distances on the range. Targets are placed between 6 and 10 yards, also vary heights of targets. Repeat using dedicated pairs on each target. | Three times, then with pairs |
| 7 | 7 yards | N/A | Place firearm on the ground, on the signal with your strong hand tucked into your belt pick up the firearm with your support hand and fire 1 round center of mass. Repeat once for a total of two rounds. | Twice |
| 8 | 15 yards | N/A | Draw and fire 1 round in 2.5 seconds. Repeat twice for a total of three rounds. These should be very precise hits. | Three times |
