Think First, Shoot Second: A Pistol Drill to Mess With Your Head

In a return to our Start Shooting Better series, we're looking at the classic Casino Drill, but with a major twist. What happens when you don't know the course of fire until the instant before you draw the gun? This variant comes from John Hearne, who's been teaching us the importance of being able to think and shoot (or not shoot) at the same time.

0:00 - Combining technical skill and problem-solving
1:49 - The Original Casino Drill
4:22 - Casino Drill Demo
6:21 - Casino Drill Variations
6:54 - Casino Drill: Mega Suck Edition
8:24 - Mega Suck Edition Demo
9:45 - More Casino Drill Variations
10:27 - Alternate Printable Target
11:15 - Important Life Advice

Our full interview with John Hearne:    • Thinking with a Gun in Your Hand: Int...  

Original Casino Drill by Tom Givens:    • The Casino Drill  

Or watch our take on the Casino Drill from an earlier episode of Start Shooting Better:    • Start Shooting Better Episode 5: The ...