Concealed carry may start with selecting your firearm, holster, ammunition and accessories, but it doesn't end there. Shooting is what's called a "perishable skill," meaning that you need to practice regularly to stay sharp. Trouble is, we all have jobs to work and lives to lead, so not everyone can get to the range every week (or stay for longer than an hour or two). So, if you only have a limited amount of time and ammunition, what should you practice?
Shooting Illustrated's Kevin Creighton explains and demonstrates what's called the "Failure to Stop" drill. It refers to a very specific pattern of three shots that is optimized for defensive situations. Remember, when you're defending your life against an attacker, you are not shooting to warn, wound or even kill. You are shooting to stop the attack. That means two rapid hits to the center mass followed up with an aimed shot at the head area. Here's how it's done.
