Skills to Practice for USPSA?

[DMK]

I'm going to try my first local club match next month, probably shooting Production Class with a CZ-75. Since it's a ways off, I'd like to use the time productively and see if I can improve my skills a bit before then.

What are some things I should practice at home by dry firing and at a static, public range with live ammo? Rapid fire is OK at my range.

[Ktulu]

I suggest you buy the book "Refinement and Repetition" by Steve Anderson. It contains 35 or so dry fire drills and provides structure to your practices. You can get a copy at http://www.andersonshooting.com/

[CZ52GUY]

http://www.sportshooter.com/improving/drills/index.htm

While I shoot IDPA, I think you'll find many of these translate. None of these are geared toward any specific competition format, but I believe are presented with practical shooting in mind.

I've found many to be very useful...and some I've yet to try that I want to.

Good luck!

CZ52'

[eerw]

For my first match...things that I would work on..

drawing your gun from a holster and shooting.
reholstering your gun
learning how to safely load and unload you gun

work on reloads..and gun manipulations..malfunction clearance, stuck mags, etc.

I am sure there are many other skill sets to work on too..

It is to no surprise ..I have seen people who have shot for years..and some not.. that when on the line..doing a load and get ready or unload and show clear get flustered because someone is standing there with a timer..had a shooter last week ( who has shot competitions before ) get confused because we were shooting a multiple string course with the option of staying hot between strings..on the unload and show clear he racked the slide, without dropping the mag and on the hammer down, sent one downrange...

have seen shooters can't find there holster on their belt when reholstering..

there will be lots of excitement, adrenalin in you..so enjoy the fun, let the RO help you..be safe.

[DMK]

Thanks for the advice folks, and thanks for the great link CZ52GUY!

Speaking of holster practice, is an IWB holster allowed, or should I be practicing with my belt slide instead?

[sturmruger]

The problem with an IWB holster is it can be tough to reholster your gun only using 1 hand. Using two hands is not recomended for the simple fact that it is very easy to sweep yourself with your muzzle.


Best time I ever spent was the hours I have spent practicing my reloads. I also spend a lot of time drawing then dry firing at a target in my house.

[CZ52GUY]

I have a CZ-75B and had a difficult timing finding a holster I was happy with.

I ordered a Fobus belt-slide and it's just too grabby.

I finally ended up with a Blade-Tech (about $60 + shipping), but worth every penny. Check the rules to see what is allowable for your sport, and ask around to see what other shooters of CZ's are using.

I'd echo' the comments on dry-fire. Assuming you have an appropriate place to practice, dry-fire (especially draw, re-loads, and safe-holstering). I use an aluminum snap-cap to give me something physical to simulate safe-handling of actual live-ammo'. It's useful also for practicing showing clear safely. Let the chambered round hit the deck!! It's too easy to focus on trying to catch that last round as you are showing clear and waving your muzzle around (a good way to get sent home for the day).

Good luck,

CZ52'

[Longbow]

Both ammo and magazine change! it's a "must learn", IMO. ;)

[frenchwrench]

I use an IWB SideArmor and it has worked very well.I only shoot with what and how I carry.