An “old school” test for snub revolvers
Objective: This course is designed to measure marksmanship potential with a snub revolver.
Rounds Needed: 30
Target: Two silhouettes with a realistic size, high value scoring area
Begin Exercise: Load with at least 5 rounds and come to a low ready position. Par time for all phases is 10 seconds.
Phase One @ 3yards- FREESTYLE, 2 shots left target, 2 shots right target, I head shot left target
Phase Two @ 3 yards- STRONG HAND ONLY, 2 shots right target, 2 shots left target, 1 head shot right target
Phase Three @ 3 yards- WEAK HAND ONLY, 2 shots left target, 2 shots right target, 1 head shot left target
Phase Four @ 7 yards- FREESTYLE, 2 shots left target, 3 shots right target
Phase Five @ 7 yards- FREESTYLE, 2 shots right target, 3 shots left target
Phase Six @ 7 yards- STRONG HAND ONLY, 2 shots left target, 2 shots right target, 1 head shot left target
Scoring: 10 points for hits in high value area, 2 points for hits on the target outside the high value area, The shooter needs to score a minimum of 240 points (80%) in order to pass.
Variations: a) Draw from the holster on Phases 1,2,4,5
- b) Cut par time to 6 seconds
- c) For a greater challenge, draw and reduce the time!
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.
