The Triple Deuce Dance
A Test for Revolvers
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to move and shoot at combat speed while placing decisive hits on multiple targets.
Target: Three IPSC targets (T1, T2, T3) with the A-zones cut away (negative targets) to facilitate scoring. Targets will be placed 5 yards from the shooter and spaced 12 feet apart. Any target with a realistic size high value area may be used.
Ammunition Requirement: 12 rounds. For five shot revolvers, 10 rounds.
Begin Exercise: The shooter will load with 6 rounds and have an additional 6 rounds on the belt. The handgun will be contained in a holster concealed from view. The shooter will take a position directly in front of the left side target (T1). On the signal, the shooter will draw & fire 2 rounds, move laterally in front of the center target (T2) and fire 2 rounds. Move laterally to the right target (T3) and fire 2 more rounds. Use available cover and RELOAD. Reverse direction and fire 2 rounds to T3, 2 rounds to T2 and 2 rounds to T1. End of exercise. The shot sequence for 5 shot guns is 2,2,1 and repeat.
Scoring: The goal is to put all 12 rounds through the A zone cut. One second will be added to your time for each hit on the target but outside the A-zone. World Class performance= 20 seconds or less total elapsed time. Very Good performance= 25 seconds or less, Satisfactory performance= 30 seconds or less.
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* – 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.
