CONCEALMENT 15 Skills and Drills: Rolling the Dice Chris Greenfield Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. A Game of Chance at the Range In this installment of Skills & Drills we mix things up a bit. This drill includes a randomly produced string of fire. Being able to hit a small target on command while processing other information is an important skill that needs to be continually honed — even if we don’t like to do it. No two runs of this drill will ever be alike, and it’s a lot of fun to shoot too. Dice Drill at 5 Yards First, this drill is much more fun if you have 50 rounds already stuffed into magazines; it’ll cut down on the breaks for jamming mags. As the name implies, you’ll need a six-sided die (or a smartphone app that mimics one). No, we won’t be rolling up a character sheet for a rogue mage, but rather determining what targets, sequence, and round count to shoot. The target itself includes five circles of assorted sizes, numbered one through five. [Download and print your own here] Instructions: Place your target at five yards. Load your pistol and orient it on a shooting bench pointed downrange. Using a cup or an empty ammo box, roll your die. Yes, we realize there are six sides per die and only five numbered circles downrange — please bear with us. Roll results: 1. Shoot each dot with one round each (five rounds total) 2. Shoot the even numbered dots with two rounds each 3. Shoot the odd numbered dots with three rounds each 4. Shoot the four corner dots with two rounds each 5. Shoot dot five with five rounds 6. Shoot every dot twice The drill ends after 50 rounds are spent. Scoring Each round is worth two points, so 100 points are available. Simply subtract two points for every shot that doesn’t break a target line. If you shoot 90 or above, increase the distance or add one of the possible complications outlined below. Optional Complications – Memorize the roll results (this isn’t hard after you run the drill a few times). – When one magazine goes dry, perform an emergency reload and finish the sequence without checking the instructions again. – Use two dice for two sequences shot in a row. – Shoot the drill one-handed. – Add a par time for each sequence (start with three seconds). Train safe, remember to post up your results on social media, and let us know how you liked the drill. [Dave shot a (really ugly) 96 on this drill using a P365XL with a Sig RomeoZero MRDS.] Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
