What technique can enhance a shooter's ability to maintain a proper round count?

Keeping a shooting journal is a highly effective technique for enhancing a shooter's ability to maintain a proper round count. By documenting each practice session, including details such as the number of rounds fired, types of drills completed, and any difficulties encountered, shooters can track their performance over time. This not only helps them to be aware of their shooting habits but also allows them to plan future sessions more effectively, ensuring they reach their desired training objectives and maintain an accurate count of rounds used.

In contrast, using a firearm with a smaller magazine might actually complicate tracking rounds because it requires more frequent reloads, thus making it harder to keep accurate records during training. Practicing rapid fire drills focuses more on the speed and efficiency of shooting rather than tracking round counts. Similarly, frequently switching ammunition can disrupt familiarity with the weapon and may not contribute to a coherent round count strategy, as different types of ammunition can behave differently and affect performance metrics.