Objective- This drill is designed to provide the user with feedback relative to their practical marksmanship potential when firing a small handgun (snub revolver, pocket pistol, single stack micro pistol). Use of cover and reload efficiency will also be assessed.
Target- IPSC, IDPA or any humanoid target with a realistic size high value scoring area. Paper plates and index cards may be used to create high value areas.
Set Up- Two targets, arms width apart. High cover will be positioned at 7 yards with additional high cover at 5 yards.
Round Count- 10 rounds total. Begin with fully loaded revolver and a loaded speedloader/speedstrip. Pistols will begin with a total of 5 rounds in the gun and a spare magazine containing 5 rounds.
Begin Exercise- Shooter begins at the 10 yard line, On the signal, draw from concealment and fire 1 shot at T1. Move to cover and fire 2 shots at T2, 2 shots at T1 and 1 head shot at T2. RELOAD as necessary. Move to better cover at the 5 yard line and fire 1 body shot and 1 head shot at T1. INJURY! Transition the handgun to the weak hand and fire 2 shots on T2. The shooter will fire the last shots weak hand only. END of exercise.
Scoring- This drill was designed for self-evaluation. If you can get this done in 30 seconds (20 for pistols) or less with good hits, go to the head of the class! A time penalty can be added for any hits outside the high value area. A clean, efficient reload is the key to success.
*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.
