Whether you’re a novice or an experienced shooter, new to gun ownership, or searching for the perfect gift for a firearm enthusiast, you’ve likely looked for books about shooting. While history books on firearms make for great armchair reading, “How to Shoot” books can sometimes fall short—not because their content isn’t good, but because shooting is a skill that requires hands-on practice to master.
Pistol Practice is different.
This book presents a series of fun and challenging exercises designed to help shooters practice effectively and improve their handgun skills. I was inspired to develop and publish Pistol Practice after seeing people at the range loading their magazines to capacity and shooting at generic targets month after month without improvement. They often got bored and quit. But shooting is a perishable skill! Frequent practice is essential to develop and maintain proficiency.
This book offers a variety of challenges to keep practice interesting and to help develop your pistol skills. Some challenges are simply fun to do alone or with a friend, while others are fundamental drills presented in a training plan of escalating difficulty. Each of the twenty chapters includes unique exercises designed to keep practice fun, interesting, and productive. Some drills are meant to be repeated regularly, while others are milestone challenges to be attempted occasionally, like splitting a playing card (the book even comes with two branded playing cards).
Pistol Practice is not an armchair book. The physical format, 6” x 9”, is designed to fit in a range bag, and registration provides a PDF of printable targets and scoresheets for use at the range. For those who prefer to watch demonstrations, the 4-volume eLearning course covers all the book material in video format and includes a PDF of printable targets.
As a firearms instructor, I spend several days a week at the range working with hundreds of clients to improve their handgun skills. Many are beginners seeking to develop shooting fundamentals, while others are experienced shooters looking to improve their accuracy or develop better practice strategies. I have incorporated my style, custom targets, and techniques into Pistol Practice. Rest assured, the book prioritizes firearm safety throughout. It also includes useful appendices with tutorials on aiming, grip, targets, and dry fire. The “What’s in your Range Bag?” section provides a discussion on useful accessories and gear for a great day at the range.
In short, Pistol Practice is more than just a book—it’s a range accessory designed to enhance your shooting experience and help you build and maintain your skills. Whether you’re practicing alone or with friends, this book will keep you engaged and progressing on your journey as a proficient shooter.
