Free Printable Shooting Targets Included
These free printable shooting targets can be used for regular range practice, dry-fire planning, handgun drills, pistol accuracy work, and general marksmanship training. Each target is designed to give you a clear purpose before you start shooting, instead of just firing rounds without a plan.
You can print the targets on standard A4 paper and use them as individual drills or as part of a longer practice session. The drills focus on practical skills such as trigger control, sight alignment, shot placement, reloads, timed strings, and consistency.
Use the individual downloads if you only want one specific drill, or download the complete target pack if you want all the targets in one PDF.
Dot Torture Drill
A structured accuracy drill using 50 rounds across 10 small-dot exercises. Good for trigger control, sight alignment, draws, transitions, strong-hand and weak-hand shooting.
Best for:
Accuracy, fundamentals, trigger control
Round count:
50 rounds
FAST Drill
A skill test combining precision shots, reloads, and controlled follow-up shots. Good for measuring practical handgun performance under pressure.
Best for:
Draw speed, reloads, precision
Round count:
6 rounds per run
Three 7’s Drill
A focused drill built around three 7-round strings. Good for controlled shooting, scoring discipline, reload practice, and measuring performance across repeated stages.
Best for:
Control, reloads, timed strings
Round count:
21 rounds
5×5 Drill
A simple timed drill using 25 rounds across five scoring circles. Good for testing accuracy, speed control, follow-up shots, and consistency under time pressure.
Best for:
Speed, accuracy, consistency
Round count:
25 rounds
Complete Target Pack
Download the full Written Aim target pack in one PDF.
This pack includes all four A4 practice drills for legal sport shooting practice in South Africa.
Includes:
Dot Torture, 5×5 Drill, Three Sevens, F.A.S.T. Drill
Best for:
Range sessions, structured practice, mixed-skill training
Round count:
Varies by drill
How to use these printable shooting targets
These targets are intended for safe, legal sport shooting practice at an approved range. Print the targets on A4 paper, follow your range rules, and adjust the distance or time limit according to your skill level and the range requirements.
The Dot Torture Drill is useful for fundamentals and controlled shooting. The 5×5 Drill helps test speed, accuracy, and consistency. The Three 7’s Drill gives you a structured way to practise short strings of fire. The F.A.S.T. Drill combines precision, reloads, and controlled follow-up shots.
Start slowly and focus on clean hits. Once your accuracy is consistent, you can begin adding time pressure.
Why use printable shooting targets?
Printable shooting targets are a simple way to structure your range session. Instead of only shooting at a blank target, each drill gives you a clear purpose, round count, and skill focus.
These targets can help you work on accuracy, sight picture, trigger control, reloads, follow-up shots, and consistency under time pressure.
You can download each drill separately, or download the complete target pack in one PDF.
These free printable shooting targets can be used for regular range practice, dry-fire planning, handgun drills, pistol accuracy work, and general marksmanship training. Each target is designed to give you a clear purpose before you start shooting, instead of just firing rounds without a plan.
You can print the targets on standard A4 paper and use them as individual drills or as part of a longer practice session. The drills focus on practical skills such as trigger control, sight alignment, shot placement, reloads, timed strings, and consistency.
Use the individual downloads if you only want one specific drill, or download the complete target pack if you want all the targets in one PDF.
Always follow your local firearm laws and the safety rules of your shooting range.
You can also review the basic firearm safety rules from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.