Canik News
16. Issue September - October - November - December 2026

Small Target, Big Gains: The Dot Torture Drill

Canik ACADEMY Firearms Instructor Taha Oğuzhan KAYMAK explains the 'Dot Torture Drill', a versatile training method designed to evaluate fundamental shooting skills and improve technique through small-target precision in Canik NEWS.

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Small Target, Big Gains: The Dot Torture Drill

 

While shooting fast is often impressive, true marksmanship is built first on consistent accuracy and fundamental skills performed with a high degree of precision, not on speed alone. In his article, Canik ACADEMY Firearms Instructor Taha Oğuzhan KAYMAK explores the "Dot Torture Drill," a method that fundamentally transforms shooting performance.

Here are the key highlights from this comprehensive guide on technical discipline and consistency:

  • The Power of Small Targets: Research shows that when shooting at small targets, the average distance of shots from the target center decreases by approximately 12%, while group size decreases by 21%.

  • A Versatile Performance Test: Using ten circles, each 5 cm in diameter, the Dot Torture Drill is an effective tool that evaluates trigger control, grip, target transitions, and firearm manipulations in a combined manner.

  • Training Efficiency: Although it is only a 50-round exercise, when performed correctly, it can provide more actionable feedback than hours of unstructured practice, allowing shooters to systematically address their weaknesses.

Emphasizing that high performance is the result of flawless repetition, this article demonstrates how to turn correct techniques into lasting skills.

Discover the full article, view the 'Dot Torture' target sheet and stages, and learn how to elevate your shooting performance by reading the 16th issue of Canik NEWS here: Click here to read.


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