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Sharpen Your Skills On and Off the Range

Looking to improve consistency, speed, or mindset in your pistol shooting? Whether you’re stepping into your very first match or chasing the next classification bump, the right guidance can shave months—sometimes years—off your learning curve. The books and tools below come from some of the most respected competitors, coaches, and performance experts in the shooting sports.

From mastering the fundamentals of grip and trigger control, to refining movement between shooting positions, to building the mental toughness that keeps you consistent under pressure—these resources offer proven methods you can apply in your next practice session or match.

Every title has been chosen for one reason: it works. The authors have spent decades testing techniques in training and competition, and their insights can help you avoid common mistakes, focus on what matters most, and see measurable improvements faster.

Use this page as your personal training library—start with a book that speaks to your current goals, and revisit it as you progress. Pair these reads with the free printable targets, drills, and stage guides in our Book-Bonus Library to get the most out of every round fired.

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Skills and Drills Reloaded
Skills and Drills Reloaded

By Stoeger, Ben

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Practical Shooting Training
Practical Shooting Training

By Stoeger, Benjamin, Park, Joel, Stoeger, Ben

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Get to Work: The Practice of More Points Per Second
Get to Work: The Practice of More Points Per Second

By Steve Anderson

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Match Mentality: Merging Skills and Mindset into Performance
Match Mentality: Merging Skills and Mindset into Performance

By Stoeger, Ben, Park, Joel

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Pistol Shooting Sports: A Beginner's Guide to Practical Shooting Competition
Pistol Shooting Sports: A Beginner's Guide to Practical Shooting Competition

By Adcock, Ken

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Breakthrough Marksmanship: The Tools of Practical Shooting
Breakthrough Marksmanship: The Tools of Practical Shooting

By Stoeger, Ben

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Smart Move: Economy of Motion for the Shooting Sports
Smart Move: Economy of Motion for the Shooting Sports

By Busse, Kita

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Refinement and Repetition: Dry-fire Drills for Dramatic Improvement
Refinement and Repetition: Dry-fire Drills for Dramatic Improvement

By Steve Anderson

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Principles of Performance, Refinement and Repetition 2
Principles of Performance, Refinement and Repetition 2

By Steve Anderson

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Practical Shooting: Essays on Shooting, Tactics and Training from a Grandmaster
Practical Shooting: Essays on Shooting, Tactics and Training from a Grandmaster

By Avery, Ron

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The Game Within The Game: Mastering The Steel Challenge Mental Game
The Game Within The Game: Mastering The Steel Challenge Mental Game

By Verderame, Ken

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With Winning in Mind 3rd Ed.
With Winning in Mind 3rd Ed.

By Bassham, Lanny R.

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Do You Feel The Need For Speed?: A Training manual For Becoming a Steel Challenge Grand Master
Do You Feel The Need For Speed?: A Training manual For Becoming a Steel Challenge Grand Master

By Verderame, Ken

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Practical Pistol Reloaded
Practical Pistol Reloaded

By Stoeger, Ben

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Champion Shooting: Guaranteed Results in 15 Minutes a Day, Vol. 2
Champion Shooting: Guaranteed Results in 15 Minutes a Day, Vol. 2

By Stoeger, Ben, Hirshberg, Jay

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DryFire Reloaded
DryFire Reloaded

By Stoeger, Ben

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Champion Shooting: A Proven Process for Success at Any Level
Champion Shooting: A Proven Process for Success at Any Level

By Hirshberg, Jay, Stoeger, Ben

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Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals
Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals

By Enos, Brian

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Your Competition Handgun Training Program: A complete training program designed for the practical shooter.
Your Competition Handgun Training Program: A complete training program designed for the practical shooter.

By Seeklander, Michael Ross

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Competition Handgun Training Drills
Competition Handgun Training Drills
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Train Smart Shooters' Log
Train Smart Shooters' Log

By Busse, Coach Kita

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Bonus: Free Guides & Tools

From printable targets and grip exercises to safety tutorials and Steel Challenge stage plans—check out the Book‑Bonus Library for FREE ready‑to‑use downloads.

Choose the resources that match your goals—whether refining grip technique, building dry‑fire consistency, or strengthening your competitive mindset. Ready to take the next step? Browse your next read or download a free training tool now.