Objective: The shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship in a compressed time frame. The use of cover will also be evaluated.Â
Distance: 10 yardsÂ
Targets: Two 8X12 inch knockdown plates (T1 & T3) and one steel silhouette (T2)Â
Ammunition Needed: 5 rounds minimumÂ
Range Prop: High cover 2 steps forward of the shooter.Â
Begin Exercise: Shooter positioned slightly to the rear of cover with a fully loaded handgun in the holster. On the signal, move to cover and make 1 hit on T1, 3 hits on T2 and 1 hit on T3. Shooter must engage each target from a different point of cover with at least one target engaged from the shooter’s support side.Â
Scoring: Low time wins! (Paladin Scoring)- A two second penalty will be incurred for each miss. A five second penalty will be awarded for poor cover. Procedural error=DQÂ
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 Â Â Â
                   T1 @ 10 yards           T2@ 10 yards             T3@ 10 yardsÂ
High CoverÂ
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.
