Draw to First Shot

Fundamentals

Pure draw speed from holster to first accurate hit. The foundational drill for concealed carry and competition shooters alike.

Par Time Standards

Beginner 2.5s

Intermediate 1.5s

Expert 1s

Course of Fire

Holstered, hands relaxed
Beep
Draw and fire 1 shot to chest

Setup

7 yards to IPSC torso or 8" circle

Strategy

Efficiency beats speed. Eliminate wasted motion in your draw stroke. The gun should come straight up and punch out to the target.

About This Drill

The draw to first shot is the foundation of defensive pistol work. From concealment, sub-2 seconds is competent, sub-1.5 is good, sub-1 second is expert.

Train This Drill

Use Par Timer Pro to practice Draw to First Shot with audio cues and track your progress.