My new basement dry fire range!

[jory]

I had a present waiting for me when I got home tonight; the last piece of the puzzle for my basement dry fire range!

Last week I purchased the iTarget 9mm laser bullet, and the LASR software from their webstore. I had an old webcam laying around, and plenty of targets. I finally got everything set up tonight, and I've been practicing my dry fire since 4:30 because it's pretty damn fun.

If anyone is unfamiliar with the LASR app, it works in conjunction with a webcam and lets you set target areas on the screen. You can literally set anything as a target, but I find actual targets to be easiest. There are several modes in the base program; my favorite is the "call targets" mode, where the program will call out targets for me and I have a set amount of time to hit them.

My fancy camera holder and target:

My view of the target at 5 yards

Tools of the trade:

Before a run:

After a run:

As you can see, the program shows all my hits in red. My splits are all on the right hand side, and as you can see I have programmed random reloads into this drill for an extra challenge. Each of these were performed out of the holster.

All in all, this is a great investment into your dry fire practice. In total, i'm into the software and laser bullet for around $200 total.

 

[p3kvic]

Jealous. Hopefully this fall

 

[adamg]

That does seem pretty slick.

 

[Trinimon]

That is pretty cool!

I went the cheap route. I found some laser target ammo for $36.CDN and then downloaded the free iTarget app and paid the $6.99 for the QuickDraw addon which is worth it.

 

[Horilka]

tagged for interest

 

[JohnnyPython]

Totally interested.

 

[Pencilneck]

These would go great with it and cheap to do. Unfortunately I don't have the laser gadget

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[Duke878]

How does it work?do you have to #### the action between shots?

 

[jory]

How does it work?do you have to #### the action between shots?

Yes, because the glock is striker fired.

I don't actually mind having to do that, as it entirely interrupts my aim and forces me to acquire my sights all over again.

 

[Corntonio]

jory,
what is the camera you are using?

 

[rayzorloo]

Sent you a PM

 

[jory]

jory,
what is the camera you are using?

It's a microsoft lifecam VX2000. It's about 6 years old, but it works for what I need (for now)

 

[NewWester]

Sweet setup! Gonna have to look into this.

 

[Duke878]

Yes, because the glock is striker fired.

I don't actually mind having to do that, as it entirely interrupts my aim and forces me to acquire my sights all over again.

I guess the same for and SA firearms. Good for requiring sights but not for times i guess

 

[jory]

I guess the same for and SA firearms. Good for requiring sights but not for times i guess

Yeah if you wanted to shoot fast strings you'd want to buy a SIRT pistol or some trigger reset kit so you don't have to rack your slide. I personally am not interested in the SIRT pistols, as I'd rather train with my own sights and trigger on my gun.

 

[jory]

Here's a video that shows how everything looks in action. I set the hit box quite small to make it more challenging

 

[bertn]

Here's a video that shows how everything looks in action. I set the hit box quite small to make it more challenging

Very cool!
Thx for sharing.

 

[thechineseguy]

i really want this. all the computers in my home are macs so i wonder how well it runs in bootcamp as ive never used bootcamp before.
or would i be better off getting the LASR Station.
or buy an el cheapo windows laptop (refurb).
hmmm.....

 

[jory]

The LASR station is pretty neat! A laptop would certainly help keep things portable and convenient- I just happen to have my PC close by in my gun room.

I'd like to upgrade my webcam and set it a little farther back so I can set up more targets and have some more variety to shoot at.

 

[Sharpi]

Any practice, is good practice!