Objective: This self-assessment drill is designed so that the shooter can better evaluate their ability to make surgical hits with the handgun. Both open end and compressed time frames will be utilized in this exercise.
Target: Six 2 inch circles
Distance: 3 yards
Ammunition Requirement: Varies
Begin Exercise: All phases begin with the handgun in a secure holster. On the signal the shooter will draw and fire:
Circle #1- Singles, open end (at least 6 reps)
Circle #2- Singles, 4 second par (at least 3 reps)
Circle #3- Singles, 2 second par (at least 3 reps)
Circle #4- Pairs, open end (at least 3 reps)
Circle #5- Pairs, 3 second par (at least 3 reps)
Circle #6- Triplet, 3 second par (at least 2 reps)
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.
Evaluation: How do the hits look? How did a specified par time impact hit potential? Too easy? Try drawing the handgun from under a covering garment or move back to 5 yards.
