Objective: This drill was designed to measure shooter efficiency and marksmanship potential with a snub nose revolver or pocket pistol.
Targets: Two humanoid targets with a realistic size high value scoring area (IPSC, IDPA, etc.). Paper plates or overlays can be used to create a high value area on any target. T1 will be directly in front of the shooter and T2 will be set 3 feet to the right.
Rounds needed: 6
Range prop: Cone at 7 yards, High cover at 5 yards
Begin Exercise: The shooter will be at the 10 yard line. A handgun loaded with 6 rounds will be contained in a holster concealed from view. On the signal, quickly move to the 7 yard line and fire 2 shots on T1. Move to high cover and fire 2 shots on T2. Fire 1 head shot and T1 and 1 head shot on T2. End of exercise.
Scoring: Hits in the high value area and head are worth 10 points (60 points MAX). Hits on the target but outside the high value area have a value of 5 points. Shots off the target including the head, will result in a no-go. Total point value divided by time equals score. A total of 60 points in 10 seconds would yield a score of 6 while 60 points in 20 seconds equates to 3. A bigger number is better than a smaller number!
Variations: 5 shot guns, only 1 body shot on T2.
Layout:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â T1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â T2
Hi –Cover @ 5yards
Cone @ 7 yards
Start Box @ 10 yards
Mike Boyle is a retired law enforcement officer and has been active in use of force instruction for over 40 years. He has been a police academy assistant director, instructor, Rangemaster and is the author of 2 books, 3 training videos and hundreds of magazine articles on firearms, training and tactics. Mike served 21 years on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Mr. Boyle can provide instruction on various firearms disciplines including handgun, shotgun and low light threat management. He can be reached at mboyle308@gmail.com.
