Dot Torture is one of the most well known shooting drills. Testing several skills in a few rounds, there’s something here for everyone.
Self Defense Skills and Drills: Dot Torture
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Dan is an Air Force veteran, avid shooter, and dog dad. With a passion for teaching, he holds instructor certifications from Rangemaster, Agile Training & Consulting, and the NRA. He has trained with Darryl Bolke, Mike Pannone, Craig Douglas, among several other instructors, amassing over 700 hours of professional instruction thus far. In his spare time you’ll find him teaching handgun, shotgun, and less lethal classes.
Dan’s work has been published by Recoil Concealment, Air Force Times, Primer Peak, Task & Purpose, and Real Clear Defense, and he has been featured as a guest on Primary & Secondary and That Weems Guy.
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