Did you know that your brain creates new neural pathways as soon as you experience a bullet hitting a steel target? The immediate feedback the sight and sound of struck steel gives off is a great way to quickly improve your shooting. To teach yourself accuracy and success on the range, try this sour lollipop drill. It involves a steel target, a 2-inch wide strip of white paint on the edge of the target, and a thoughtful approach to your drills.
Handgun Drills: The Sour Lollipop
By Abner Miranda
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I had just thought of the line from the movie “The Patriot” right before you said it.
“Aim small, miss small.”