Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make combat effective hits on multiple targets while efficiently reloading the shotgun.
Targets: Three 8X12 inch steel plates and two speed poppers
Distance: Targets set at 12 yards (T1), 14 yards (T2 & T3) and 18 yards (T4 & T5).
Ammunition Required: 5 rounds of buckshot
Begin Exercise: The shooter will be 12 yards to the rear of the closest target. Combat load with 1 round, engage the safety and come to a muzzle depressed position. On the signal, engage T1 with 1 round. RELOAD with 2 rounds and knockdown T2 & T3. RELOAD with 2 more rounds and knockdown T4 & T5. End of exercise.
Scoring: This is a zero miss exercise! A first class shooter should be able to complete the drill with no misses in 17 seconds or less. Greater than 30 seconds is a no-go.
Variations: Could include incorporating the use of cover or loading rifled slugs on T3 & T4. Bowling pins to be used instead of steel!
Layout:
T4 & 5 poppers at 18 yards
T2 & 3 falling plates at 14 yards
T1 falling plate at 12 yards
Shoot Box A
These drills are excerpted from Mike Boyle’s book: “101 Drills for Handguns and Rifles and Shotguns.”
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.
