Train for Success with your Firearms

PERFECT PRACTICE BUILDS REAL SKILL

One of the most common misconceptions we see in firearms training is the belief that attending a class alone is enough. While professional instruction is critical, lasting improvement only happens when structured training continues after class.

At Cajun Arms, our group firearms training classes are designed to introduce new skills, refine technique, and expose students to drills that reinforce defensive shooting fundamentals. We deliberately avoid running the same drill endlessly. Our goal is proficiency—not fatigue or wasted ammunition. Once students demonstrate safe, repeatable competence, we move forward.

The responsibility then shifts to the student.

Training Doesn’t End When Class Is Over

After class, the question becomes simple: Do you practice what you learned?

Some students do—and they progress quickly. Many do not, and their skills plateau.

Effective firearms practice requires intent. If you show up at the range with no plan, no objectives, and no structure, you are not training—you are simply shooting. Punching holes in paper without purpose reinforces nothing and often ingrains bad habits.

If you are serious about defensive firearms training, every range session should have a goal.

Go to the Range With a Training Plan

A productive range session does not need to be complicated or expensive.

You do not need:

• Hundreds of rounds

• Fancy targets

• Complicated drills

You do need:

• A plan

• A round count

• Focus on fundamentals

A disciplined 50-round session can be far more effective than an unfocused 300-round outing.

Start with a warm-up. Use larger targets initially to confirm grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control. As accuracy improves, transition to smaller targets to demand accountability for every shot.

Build Defensive Skills Intentionally

To reinforce defensive shooting skills during solo practice:

• Load magazines with fewer rounds to force frequent reloads

• Execute a clean, deliberate draw every repetition

• Maintain consistent grip pressure and presentation

• Practice emergency and administrative reloads

• Focus on accuracy before speed

If your range allows drawing from the holster, do it correctly—every time. If holster work is not permitted, begin from a ready position (position 3) and focus on smooth presentation and sight acquisition.

This type of structured firearms practice builds skill without reinforcing shortcuts.

Perfect Practice Prevents Training Scars

Repetition does not make perfect—perfect repetition does.

Practicing sloppy technique only engrains failure. That is why we emphasize fundamentals in our training programs, including:

• Defensive Carry 1.0

• Defensive Carry 2.0

• Intermediate and Advanced Firearms Training

When students understand why a technique works, they are far more likely to practice it correctly on their own.

Less Ammo, More Discipline

Many shooters mistakenly believe more rounds equals better training. In reality, discipline matters more than volume.

A focused session with:

• Intentional shot placement

• Thoughtful reloads

• Consistent mechanics

will yield greater results than mindlessly burning ammunition.

Quality practice builds confidence. Confidence builds competence. Competence saves time—and lives.

Train With Purpose. Train With Cajun Arms.

If you’re unsure what to practice or how to structure your range time, we’re here to help. Cajun Arms is always available to answer questions or provide guidance on drills that reinforce what you’ve learned in class.

Better yet, keep training with us and continue building skills under professional supervision.

📍 Explore upcoming classes:

https://cajunarms.com/classes/

We’ll see you in class—and on the range.

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