Objective: This drill is designed to test the shooters ability to deliver accurate fire in a compressed time frame. Use of cover and the reload will also be evaluated.
Targets: Two IPSC (T1 & T2) will be placed at 7 yards. Spacing between the targets will be around 3 feet.
Ammunition Requirement: Six rounds total. Begin with 3 rounds only in the gun. Spare ammo for the reload contained on the belt.
Begin Exercise: A handgun containing a total of 3 rounds only will be in a secure holster. On signal draw and fire 2 body shots to T1 and 1 head shot to T2. Move quickly to high cover (two steps to the right), RELOAD and fire 2 body shots to T2 and 1 head shot to T1. The shooter MUST CHANGE POSITION when engaging the targets from cover. End of exercise.
Scoring: Time plus penalties will yield final score. Hits to C zone = 0.5 second penalty. Hits to D zone = 2 second penalty. Missed shot = DQ. With a pistol, a run in 9 seconds or less is superior. Acceptable performance = 13 seconds or less. A run of 14 seconds or less with a revolver is superior. Acceptable performance= 19 seconds or less
Target Layout:
T1—– 3ft.——T2
Shoot Box A—–cover
*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.
