Objective: the shooter must demonstrate the ability to hit with the pistol when firing from extended distance
Ammunition Needed: 10 rounds
Targets: Reactive steel, T1 head plate @ 15 yards, T2 silhouette @ 25 yards, T3 silhouette@ 40 yards
Begin Exercise: On the signal the shooter will make 1 hit on T1, 2 hits on T2 and 2 hits on T3. A different shooting position must be used when engaging each of the 3 targets. Time stops when the shooter has scored 5 hits.
Scoring: Time plus penalties equals score. Missed shots will incur a 2 second penalty. For a satisfactory performance, the shooter must complete the drill in 30 seconds or less. Greater than 30 seconds is a no-go.
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.
