Introduction: Is a snub revolver just a “one bad guy”? Or can it be effectively utilized against more than one threat or threats in the distance? In this scenario, the shooter will initially deal with two problems in close proximity. Ultimately, a third problem (only the head exposed) will present itself and require the user to fire with a high degree of precision in order to solve the problem.
Is this a realistic scenario? Perhaps not, but it will test the shooter’s ability to engage more than one threat, shift gears and make a precise shot on a small target.
Objective: The shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship on threats in close proximity as well as the ability to make a surgical hit on a target of opportunity. Reloading and the use of cover will also to be evaluated.
Distance: T1@ 5 yards, T2@ 7 yards and T3 @9 yards. T3 can be closer depending on the type or size of target used.
Targets: Any cardboard or paper silhouette with a high value scoring area (T1 & T2). T3 can be an 8 inch paper plate, reactive steel plate or clay pigeon.
Rounds Needed: 10
Range Prop: High Cover
Begin Exercise: Load to capacity and holster. Ideally the gun should be concealed under a covering garment. On the signal, fire 3 shots to T1 and 2 Shots to T2. MOVE to cover and RELOAD. Fire 2 shots to T1, change position and fire 2 shots to T2. One head shot on T3 to finish.
Scoring: One second will be added to total time for every hit outside the high value area. Miss on target or dropped head shot = No-Go. Superior performance = 16 seconds or less. Satisfactory performance= 20 seconds or less
Layout: T3@ 10 yards
T1@ 5 yards T2@ 7 yards
Shoot Box A——–à Hi Cover
Variations:
- Run it in Poor Light
- Strong hand only after the reload
- Weak hand only after the reload
*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.
