Shooting Challenge & Target Designed by Lanny “Oakley” Barnes, 3x Olympian, World Champion Shooter.
By: Lanny Oakley
The Color React Sequence is a 50-round drill for rifle or handgun shooters designed to build accuracy, reaction time and disciplined shot execution under pressure.
How the Challenge Works
- Start from low ready (or holstered for advanced levels)
- Engage five colored targets through structured sequences
- Emphasizes memorization, target transitions and speed
- Prioritizes quality hits over speed
General Challenge Rules
- Always follow the 4 Primary Rules of Firearm Safety and all range rules.
- Properly make safe and reset the firearm between strings
- When shooting with Handgun Target should be set up at 5 Yards
- When shooting with Rifle Target should be set up at 15 Yards
- Only paper targets can be used, not steel
Equipment Needed
Firearm: Any rifle or handgun.
Ammo: 50 rounds
Target: See printable target below featuring Five 2.5-inch targets: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Black
A spotter and a timer are recommended.
Drill: Color React Sequence |
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| String | Sequence Shooting Order | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| 1 (5 Rounds) | Red -> Blue -> Green -> Yellow -> Black | No time requirement, just hits | Under 6 Seconds | Under 4 Seconds |
| 2 (5 Rounds) | Black -> Red -> Blue -> Yellow -> Green | No time requirement, just hits | Under 6 Seconds | Under 4 Seconds |
| 3 (10 Rounds) | 2 Red -> 2 Blue -> 2 Green -> 2 Yellow -> 2 Black | No time requirement, just hits | Under 8 Seconds | Under 6 Seconds |
| 4 (10 Rounds) | Red -> Blue -> Green -> Yellow -> Black Green -> Black -> Red -> Blue -> Yellow |
No time requirement, just hits | Under 6 Seconds per Sequence | Under 4 Seconds per sequence |
| 5 (10 Rounds) | 3 Red -> 1 Yellow -> 3 Green -> 1 Blue -> 2 Black | No time requirement, just hits | Under 8 Seconds | Under 6 Seconds |
| 6 (10 Rounds) | 2 Blue -> 1 Yellow -> 1 Black -> 1 Blue 2 Yellow -> 1 Black -> 1 Red -> 1 Green |
No time requirement, just hits | Under 8 Seconds | Under 6 Seconds |
Scoring
Center Hit = 3 Points
Outer Ring = 2 Points
Outer Zone = 1 Point
Miss = 0 Points
Hit Wrong Color = -2 Points
The Goal
Progress from untimed execution to time-constrained performance while developing the ability to think clearly, react quickly and deliver precise, accountable shots under pressure.
Download the Target
Follow Lanny’s The Ascent for More Challenges
The Ascent is Lanny’s three-year commitment to world record attempts, world championship pursuits and performance at the highest level in sports. Now, The Ascent is not meant to be watched from the sidelines. Lanny invites you to join her as she sends out progressive monthly challenges designed to help you improve both physically and in your shooting, no matter your starting point.
Each month features a shooting challenge and a separate physical challenge, with beginner, intermediate and advanced levels so you can train at your own pace. The challenges build on one another, starting with foundational skills and gradually adding difficulty, movement and pressure over time. Whether you shoot rifle, pistol, shotgun, you’re an extreme athlete or starting out on your physical fitness journey, The Ascent is about showing up, putting in the work and pushing yourself and others to improve. One month, one challenge, one shot and one rep at a time.
Join in on Lanny’s ascent — and let’s raise the standard together.
