Drills to Do at Home with the I-MTTS: Mastering Marksmanship Fundamentals via ShortShot Tony
Dry Fire Drills at Home with I-MTTS Training System
Train Smarter. Shoot Sharper. No Range Required.
You don’t need a live-fire range to build real shooting skills. With the I-MTTS (Interactive Multi Target Training System), you can take dry fire training to the next level—right from the comfort of home. Whether you're new to defensive shooting or refining your fundamentals, these drills help build accuracy, confidence, and fast decision-making without burning through ammo.
Why Dry Fire Training Still Delivers
Dry fire training is more than a placeholder for live fire—it’s an essential part of developing consistent, reliable shooting habits. It lets you:
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Practice frequently without the cost or time commitment of a range
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Reinforce critical fundamentals like grip, sight alignment, and trigger control
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Train for real-life scenarios in a safe, controlled environment
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Get immediate feedback using laser-enabled training systems like the I-MTTS
Smart Setup: Use Target Zones for Purposeful Practice
With the I-MTTS, you can divide your target into three key zones. Structuring your drills around these zones creates a more realistic training experience:
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Center Mass: The most common and vital target zone. Ideal for rapid, accurate hits under pressure.
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Pelvic Area: A valuable stopping point if center mass isn’t effective. Helps simulate defensive encounters.
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Headshot Zone: Precision required. Great for follow-up shots in failure drills or focused accuracy work.
Core Drills to Build Skill and Speed
Let’s walk through three drills that help you become more accurate, faster, and ready for real-world defense scenarios.
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Double Tap Drill - Deliver two quick, controlled shots to each zone—center mass, pelvic, and head. This drill builds consistency in follow-up shots and helps improve your rhythm under time.
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Hammer Pairs - Slightly faster than double taps, hammer pairs are two quick shots to the same zone (usually center mass) with minimal delay. Focus here is on recoil control and reacquiring your sight picture between shots.
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Failure Drill (Mozambique) - Fire two shots to the chest, then one to the head. This classic drill simulates a situation where center mass shots don’t stop the threat. Train smooth transitions between zones and keep your accuracy tight under pressure.
Layer In Movement and Reactions
Shooting isn’t always static—and your training shouldn’t be either. The I-MTTS offers dynamic settings like “chase the dot” to train your reaction time and lateral movement. These add valuable variety to your sessions and improve:
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Target recognition
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Fast decision-making
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Shooting on the move
Try stepping side-to-side or changing your angle between drills to challenge yourself even more.
Building Your At-Home Training Space
You don’t need a full tactical setup to train effectively. Keep it simple:
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I-MTTS system: Interactive, reactive feedback with reset functions
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Laser training gun: Blowback or SureStrikeMAG to use your own gun
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Comfortable practice space: Garage, hallway, office—anywhere safe and clear
Train in what you actually wear at home. If that’s gym shorts and slippers, even better—you’re preparing for real-world conditions.
Customize Your Routine to Match Your Goals
The beauty of at-home training is that it’s fully customizable. Tailor drills to match your objectives:
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Self-defense: Stay within 5 yards and emphasize speed, movement, and rapid hits to center mass and pelvis
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Accuracy: Slow down, increase distance, and focus on tight groupings
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Speed: Use I-MTTS timing modes or add a shot timer for high-tempo drills
Track your progress and adjust weekly. The feedback from your I-MTTS will show you where to focus next.
Watch the Drills in Action
If you're a visual learner, we’ve got you covered. Watch our video for step-by-step demonstrations of these drills and see how the I-MTTS transforms your dry fire routine.
Final Thoughts
Consistent dry fire training builds more than skill—it builds confidence. Whether you're practicing for self-defense or staying sharp between range days, the I-MTTS system gives you the tools to train smarter and safer at home. Keep it creative, stay consistent, and push your limits—because solid fundamentals start right where you are.