What is the proper technique for timed/rapid fire?
Sustained fire technique builds on slow fire technique. The elements mentioned above – proper stance, consistent grip, good sight alignment, and positive triger pressure – also apply in sustained fire. On top of all that, developing a rhythm is very important to good timed and rapid fire scores. One important aspect of rhythm is keeping the trigger in motion. For the first shot, you should start trigger pressure as soon as you hear the “ready on the firing line” command, in order to obtain a surprise break as soon as the target turns. Reset the trigger and start pressure again as the gun recoils, before you regain your sight alignment. Again, your mental concentration and optical focus should be on the front sight, or on the dot if you’re using an electronic sight. Don’t let the holes in the target distract you.
