Self-Defense Skills and Drills, The Casino Drill

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U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Often times the drills and courses of fire we use for training and practice have us stuck shooting silhouettes and bullseyes. While these certainly have significant training value, it can get a bit monotonous. Every now and then it’s nice to change things up a little bit, both visually as well as practically. One of my favorite ways to do this is with the Casino Drill.

For years I’d seen this target hanging at the local range, and knew some ways to attack it, but didn’t know the origins. That all changed when I took the first Rangemaster Instructor Development Course in 2019. Tom Givens is the originator of the Casino Drill and gives an excellent explanation in his classes as to how valuable this drill can be. In short, it allows us to train a variety of useful skills that may be required in a defensive encounter. It’s also pretty fun to shoot, making it an excellent option for those typically not interested in competition or training. So what exactly is the Casino Drill? READ FULL ARTICLE HERE