Suggested target distance for training

[steelfingers]

I've posted this before, I think, but want to kick this out to the group. I shoot often, as you see a lot of my targets results on the forum. I always shoot at 12 and 20 yards. (I have my reasons that I won't get into) but end up shooting more at the 20 yards because I like it and when I doing pretty good I'm just showing off Ha!.
I've gotten pretty good at 20 but because I tend to shoot more at that distance, I'm not really getting better at shorter distances. I think a few (much better shooters) here questioned my choice of distance and I gave some stupid answer.
I've been thinking about that and have always lived by the motto "always listen to the smartest people in the room".
So lets hear it. I leaving for the range in about an hour and will be changing my shooting distances (and stick with it). I will be shooting, at the end of my range time, at 20 yards but a limited number of rounds.
I want to concentrate on the lesser distances that will best be a tool for being a better shooter.
I'm not planning to shoot at any distance closer than 10 yards, so the question is: 10, 12 or 15 yards and why? I say why because I'm a bit OCD and have to know why. Why 10 yards? What does it do to make you better. Same with 12 and 15 or other distances (sorry it drives my wife crazy too). Also if you could just pick one distance, which one would you pick?
If you suggest closer than 10 yards please explain.
This is a super knowledgable forum, with great shooters and I'm asking to tap into that resource.
What say you OSA?
Help and thanks.

 

[FOG]

Simply because a man doesn't know how a threat may be presented so he should be proficient at multiple distances. Incorporating movement is important too.

Just my two cents.

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[dennishoddy]

According to some training specialist, most gun fights occur at 3-7 yards. If the range allows it, draw from concealment And practice shots at center mass.

 

[steelfingers]

According to some training specialist, most gun fights occur at 3-7 yards. If the range allows it, draw from concealment And practice shots at center mass.

At the ranges I go to (in bad weather) this is not allowed. That's ok because I really don't want people that are new and saw a few youtube vids, quick draw and drawing and shooting from concealment.
Outdoors I do with 4 targets at 5 yards. Four set up within range of direct and peripheral sight and one outside peripheral vision. I will also stagger the distances, but indoors it would be great to pick a single distance to judge your fundamentals and accuracy improvement/issues.
People like you and others, have a better idea of what this best distance would be and I am looking for that input from you guys because like I said, "I always listen to the smartest people in the room".

 

[steelfingers]

Bump this to the top again. Headed to range. Suggestions please.

 

[mightymouse]

I almost always set my targets at 7 yards when shooting pistols indoors.

 

[F16mickey]

If you want a drill that will test your fundamentals I would suggest a drill called "the test".
The drill is fairly simple a B-8 target or repair center(PDF's can be printed from home if your range doesn't carry them) set at 10 yards. You start out with 10 rounds loaded in the pistol, pistol at low ready. At the signal you have 10 seconds to fire the 10 rounds. To pass the test all 10 rounds must be in the black.

If you don't have a shot timer you can download an app for your phone or use the timer feature set to vibrate on your phone.

 

[Rod Snell]

Have you considered the OK CLEET shooting qualification requirements from the Handgun Qualification Course?
https://www.ok.gov/cleet/documents/FirearmsQualificationJune2007_16Oct2015.pdf
(click link for complete instructions)

Number of Rounds: 25

Style of Target: GM-2002PH, GM-2002PH-2

Maximum Possible Score: 100%

Qualification Score: 72%

Scoring for 25, 15, 7, & 3 yard line, & 3 foot line: ! Four (4) points for
each hit inside or touching the Torsscoring ring centermass (Possible 84points)

Scoring for 5 yard line: ! Four (4) points for
each hit inside or touching the Torso scoring ring center mass (Possible 12 points)

! Four (4) points for the one hi
inside or touching the scoring ring on center face (Possible 4 points)

Ammunition: Duty ammunition only

Sequence of Fire: ! Begins at the 25 yard line and ends at the 3 foot line

! Begins with weapon holstered and secured

 

[beastep]

I generally shoot at 15 yards. Kind of a happy medium. But I also enjoy shooting way out there. Were only talking handguns right?

 

[HiredHand]

More wisdom from Claude Werner.

https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress...y-fundamentals-01-establishing-your-baseline/