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    I have a nice pistol / rifle range. I really want to be able to train more with my pistol by moving and using barricades and cover while engaging the targets.

    I have access to wooden pallets but I really don't know where to start. Should I build one taller, like a door and one shorter I need to kneel to use?

    help give me some ideas please.
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    vmax said:
    I have a nice pistol / rifle range. I really want to be able to train more with my pistol by moving and using barricades and cover while engaging the targets.

    I have access to wooden pallets but I really don't know where to start. Should I build one taller, like a door and one shorter I need to kneel to use?

    help give me some ideas please.
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    Watch some 3 gun videos on youtube to see what they are using and size.
     
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    Plywood cut to shape or with a hole cut out to shoot through or pallet with a couple of the slats pulled off.

    55 gallon drum with both ends cut out.

    Pallet laid at 45* angle.

    Etc.
     
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    All good stuff

    Mainly looking for training myself to shoot on the move
     
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    TxStetson said:
    Invite some folks over, have them bring some ideas and construction materials.
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    You know almost every time I have a range work day to work on my range funny enough everybody who likes to come shoot at my range just happens to be out of town that day. LOL
     
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    vmax said:
    You know almost every time I have a range work day to work on my range funny enough everybody who likes to come shoot at my range just happens to be out of town that day. LOL
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    It sounds to me like you’re blaming everyone else for your piss poor timing.


    In all seriousness, I fully understand. I have spent countless hours helping people move, repair vehicles, or remodel houses. Yet every time I get ready to do any of that, none of those people are available.
     
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    Younggun said:
    Plywood cut to shape or with a hole cut out to shoot through or pallet with a couple of the slats pulled off.

    55 gallon drum with both ends cut out.

    Pallet laid at 45* angle.

    Etc.
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    With the drum, you can also use the same ones to stand it up and use as cover simulation as well as prone and shooting through.
     
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    Lay out the outline of a "house" in the dirt using string, or whatever, and set up barrels, pallets, plywood sections accordingly. Or use some poles and netting similar to what they do for some of the 3 gunners. Think that was mentioned before. Out of ideas other than what has been mentioned before.
     
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