Target distance at indoor range

[ah141nj]

Any advice for target distance's for shooting at an indoor range. What is a good distance to practice from.
I read all lengths...7yds, 25 yds, 15 ft, 25 ft etc.
Any specific targets that I should be using as well?
Yes I am on the newbie side.
FYI...Currently I shoot a Glock 19 & a XD45 Service. Plan on getting a Buckmark Range once my permit is granted

[4XLT]

most realistic defensive training is usually done within 7 yards about 20 feet or so. i dont do much shooting at 25 yards, i know allot that do, but my main focus is self preservation and within 20-25 feet you need to be able to react quickly, more than that you can usually get away from trouble, just my thoughts

[PisnNapalm]

Start at about 20 feet. When you can put nice tight groups where you want them, then move back 5 feet and do it again.

[Xringshooter]

If for personal defense start at 7 yds with a B-27 target. It's kinda a head, shoulders, torso type target. If your groups aren't that good move it to 3-5 yds until you are consistently shooting tight groups (don't worry about whee the groups are at this time. After you ar eshooting tight groups, move the target back to 7 yds or so. Onc you are getting tight groups then you work on shot placement which is sight alignment, grip, trigger pull, etc. If you know someone that is an experienced shooter, enlist their help as a coach to watch you as you shoot to see what you are doing correctly and incorrectly.

[SeaRider]

I practice at 10 to 15 feet only, I rarely shooting my carry piece more than 20 feet and using variety of targets, I don't care much about grouping, as long as all the bullets on the target, I'm happy. Shooting rifle is another story though.

[JoeWilliams]

We usually practice at either 10 yards or 25. 10 yards is the most useful for quicker defensive practice, 25 more useful for refining marksmanship skills. Every now and then, we'll shoot at 50 yards, usually from a rest, to practice for hunting, and every now and then we'll set up a target at 100 yards just for fun and games. It IS possible to get hits at that distance even with service type guns, and lots of fun for bragging rights between wife and I, but not terribly practical.

[ah141nj]

Boy I love this site.
People actually respond to your questions. Enjoy helping others.
Wish NJ had a forum so I can meet up with the responders & practice with them.
Thank you to all that replied & for all of you that are going to reply.
Just looking to "hone" my craft.
My range is literaly 2-3 mins away from me & open until 11pm. I am allowed 4 guests. Go there maybe 2-3 times a week.
I caught the "shooters bug" & just to get better at it.
GREAT FORUM.
Thanks again to all

[TcRoc]

Typically I spend most of my range time at 7 to 10 yards,,I do shoot some at 15 and 25 yards but most defense acts occur at 7 to 10

[Seventy4Blazer]

the guys at the range always make fun of me because i shoot the entire range.

it depends on what i am shooting that day as well. mostly shoot 30+ feet. i do a warm up with about 20 feet. the last couple mags of the day will always be at the back of the range at 75 feet. obviously my group is larger there, but its more fun to me. hitting the ten ring at 7 yards is a gimmie after a while... i need to make it harder.

[FUNDAMENTALS]

When not having the opputunity to shoot outdoors, and have to use the indoor range. Practicing "self defense" style shooting is done from the
Standing Point Shoulder Position. Using a two handed grip, with sights and
later just Point Shooting. I prefer to use realistic type targets that are
consistent with "real" physical size of a threat intending to cause severe
bodily injury or death. Have found Speedwell targets with various threats
to be more realistic. Practicing different styles of shooting techniques,
Point shooting, two handed and one handed, hip shooting etc. and always
practice various malfunction drills such as stove pipe, or double feed with
a semi auto.(imediate action drills) I use weaver, isoceles or what ever
position a person can be caught in at the "moment". Of course in a "range
enviroment" SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT. Remember fast is "slow", smooth is
"Fast and Accurate". 3-7 yards.