Original idea from Mile Waidelich, Bakersfield PD
Objective: This drill is designed to assess practical marksmanship potential with the handgun when firing from typical combat distance.
Rounds Needed: 10
Target: Any target with a realistic size high value area may be used. Small paper plates or stencils may be used to create a high value zone on any target.
Begin Exercise: Begin all phases with the handgun secured in the holster. Hand off the gun!
Phase One @ 3yards- Draw & fire 2 shot in 1.5 seconds.
Phase Two @ 7 yards- Draw & fire 2 shots in 2 seconds.
Phase Three @ 10 yards- Begin with 2 rounds total in the gun. Draw & fire 2 shots, RELOAD and fire 2 more in 7 seconds.
Phase Four @ 20 yards- Draw & fire 2 rounds in 4 seconds
Scoring: This is a very challenging test! Hits in high value area are worth 10 points. On the target but outside the high value area yield a value of 5 points. Two point deduction for overtime of 1 second or less. Four points for overtime greater than 1 second. A minimum of 80 points is required for satisfactory performance.
Instructor Notes: Pistols, initially load 6 round magazine into the gun, at least 4 rounds on the belt.
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.
