Nalapombu asked me back in April if I could provide a list of things I do for training outside of the classes I take.
I would love to hear yours.
I am sorry it has taken 4 months to respond but I have been pretty busy.....
Please note I do this on a private wash 15 minutes from my house because I live in rural AZ. This is not done under the constraints of a range so I have more freedom than most in that aspect. I do this with a private group of friends. Which include ex military, current and ex law enforcement, and regular joes.
I do this work from both OWB holsters and using my concealed holsters and handguns. I work revolvers and semis. We modify some of these for revolvers due to capacity limitations.
I will break it down into two categories:
Static and Dynamic
These are our favorites and the ones I personally run the most.
STATIC DRILLS
FBI PISTOL QUALIFICATION - NEW ( the thread I posted that set off the question)
1 QIT-99 or QIT-03 TARGET, 1 BARRIER
All Draws from Concealment
1 : 3 yard line
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only
• 3 rounds using strong hand only, switch hands, 3 rounds using support hand only in 8 seconds
Total of 12 rounds for Stage 1
After Stage 1, all shooting is done with two hands
2: 5 yard line
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
Total of 12 rounds for Stage 2
3: 7 yard line
• 4 rounds in 4 seconds
• 4 rounds in 4 seconds
• Have two magazines loaded with four rounds each. Fire four rounds, reload, fire another four rounds in 8 seconds.
Total of 16 rounds for Stage 3
4: 15 yard line
• 3 rounds in 6 seconds
• 3 rounds in 6 seconds
• 4 rounds in 8 seconds
Total of 10 rounds for Stage 4
5: 25 yard line
Requires barricade.
• Move to cover and fire 2 rounds standing, then 3 rounds kneeling, all in 15 seconds
• Move to cover and fire 2 rounds standing, then 3 rounds kneeling, all in 15 seconds
Total of 10 rounds for Stage 5
Each round counts as one point, any hits inside the target area count
Passing score 48 out of 60
Pistol Rounds: 60
BILL WILSON 5X5 SKILLS TEST
1 IDPA Target 10 yards
Start Position: Hands at your sides facing target. No concealment garment necessary
String 1: Draw and fire 5 shots freestyle (two hands)
String 2: Draw and fire 5 shots strong hand only
String 3: Draw and fire 5 shots freestyle (two hands), reload and fire 5 more shots freestyle
String 4: Draw and fire 4 shots to the body and 1 shot to the head freestyle
25 shots total
1. Count 25 shots on target (24 in the body and 1 in the head).
2. Add .50 seconds for each hit in the “-1” area.
3. Add 1.5 seconds for each hit in the “-3” area.
4. Add 2.5 seconds for each hit off target
Grand Master: 15 seconds or less
Master: 20 seconds or less
Expert: 25 seconds or less
Sharpshooter: 32 seconds or less
Marksman: 41 seconds or less
Novice: 50 seconds or less
Not proficient enough to carry a handgun: Over 50 seconds
THREE SECOND HEAD SHOT STANDARD
Setup
3 IDPA Human targets - spaced 2 feet apart shoulder to shoulder. Shooter starts at 5 yard line
Procedure – 9 rounds total
Start the drill first from a standard low ready position. If you can get all your hits, try it from a holster
String 1
Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, going from left to right
Par Time 3 Seconds
String 2
Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, going from right to left
Par Time 3 Seconds
String 3
Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, beginning with the middle target and then finishing with the two outside targets in any order
Par Time 3 Seconds
Scoring - Passing Score 7 of 9
A round anywhere in the scoring zone for the head (meaning both A and B zones for the IPSC target) counts as a hit or one point. Shots fired after the 3-second PAR time count as misses
LARRY VICKERS: THE TEST
Setup
1 NRA B-8 Bullseye Target. Shooter start at 10 yard line
Procedure – 10 rounds total
From low ready at buzzer, shoot 10 shots to the bullseye
Par time 10 seconds
Scoring - Passing Score 90 of 100
Any shots after buzzer count as a miss. Only hits in black count
For snub revolver this becomes 5 rounds 5 seconds 5 yards
RELOAD DRILL
Setup
1 IDPA Human target. Shooter starts at 10 yards line
Procedure - 9 rounds total
On the buzzer, draw and fire 3 rounds, reload, fire 3 additional shots, reload again, and fire a final 3 shots
Scoring
Only head shots count. Record reload times and total time
Total Possible Points 9
JEFF COOPER'S EL PRESIDENTE
Range: 10yd
Target: three IPSC targets spaced 1yd from each other shoulder to shoulder
Start position: back to targets, hands above shoulders (“surrender position”), pistol concealed
Rounds fired: 12
At the start signal, turn, then draw and fire two rounds at each of the three targets. Perform a reload, then fire two rounds at each target again. There should be four hits on each target for a total of twelve.
The classic standard was to perform the drill in under ten seconds with all A-zone hits. Any run with less than 12 A-zone hits was a failure.
TRIPLE SIX
Range: 7yd, 15yd, and 25yd
Target: standard IPSC target
Start position: holstered
Rounds fired: 18
Set up 3 targets [USPSA targets prefered]. There are three strings of fire.
7 yards – draw and fire 6 rounds (2 each target) [record time]
15 yards – draw and fire 6 rounds (2 each target) [record time]
25 yards – draw and fire 6 rounds (2 each target) [record time]
For each hit in the C zone add .20 seconds.
For each hit in the D zone add .50 seconds.
For any misses add 1.0 seconds.
Add the three raw times plus any scoring zone penalties.
9 seconds is expert
DYNAMIC DRILLS
GRIND OF FIRE
Cones are 5 yards apart at 10,15, 20 yards
At signal, engage target with one round from each cone, moving in figure eight pattern (see diagram).
Move quickly between positions.
T
5 yards
5 4
2/6 3/7
1 8
Only A hits Count
LAPD SWAT QUALIFICATION
Range: 3 to 25 yds
Target: 8” circle for body; 3x5 card for head
Start position: concealed or duty retention holster
Rounds fired: 36 or 50
25 yds: 2 body under 4 sec--3x
15 yds: 2 body under 3 sec--3x
10 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 3.5 sec--2x
7 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 3 sec--2x
5 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 2.5 sec--2x
3 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 2 sec--2x
Movement drill:
10 yards to 3 yards while on the move: 6 body then 1 head under 5 sec--2x
(Note that this means shooting while actually moving, NOT taking a few shots in a static position before moving, then stopping to take some more shots midway, then making the final shot while stopped at 3 yds—any shots taken while not moving are considered a miss)
Any round totally off the target is an automatic DQ (ie. 100% hits required to pass).
LOW LIGHT HEAD SHOT COURSE ( also done in daylight and instead of head we also use COM)
Setup
1 IDPA Human target. Shooter starts at 25 yard line. Setup markers at 15 and 7 yards
Procedure - 10 rounds total
Start from the holster at 25 yard line
1. On the buzzer, engage light and draw and fire two rounds to the head
2. Advance to the 15yd line keeping gun safely in control, fire two rounds at head
3. Advance to the 7yd line keeping gun safely in control, fire three rounds at head
4. Fire three more rounds at head while advancing forward from the 7yd line
Scoring
Only head shots count. Record time and points. Standard: 8 points in 20 seconds or less.
SRA ANDY BROWN LOW LIGHT CHALLENGE ( also done in daylight and sometimes out to 50 yards)
Based on Senior Airman Andy Brown's outstanding resolution of the 1994 active shooter event at Fairchild Air Force Base, where he successfully neutralized a rifle-armed assailant at 70 yards with four shots from his Beretta M9 pistol.
Setup
1 IDPA Human target with 3” balloon stapled to the head area A zone. Shooter starts at 25 yard line
Procedure – Unknown # of shots
Start with pistol loaded and holstered, facing downrange.
On buzzer, keep pistol holstered and run from the 25 yard line to the target, then back to the 25 yard line.
Turn and face downrange, deploy light and draw and engage the target immediately.
You have completed the challenge when the balloon pops.
Positional shooting (kneeling, prone, etc.) is optional and shooters choice.
Scoring
Shoot until balloon pops. Record time and shots. Standard: 4 shots
R.W.B. LOW LIGHT RUN AND GUN ( also done in daylight)
Setup
Setup 2 IDPA targets with 3” balloon stapled to the head area A zone 25 yards from start line
Setup 6 IDPA Human targets in hostage setup brown targets facing out with white heads showing throughout wash 3 on right three on left for a 50 yard distance
Setup 2 12x12 steel targets at end of wash no less than 10 yards away and nor more than 15 yards from the no go line
Shooter starts at 25 yard line (from balloon targets)
Procedure
Start with pistol loaded and holstered. On buzzer shooter deploys light and working "firefly style", draws and engages both balloon targets until balloons pop.
Shooter then Reloads
Shooter then begins moving to engagement line keeping gun safely in control. When shooter passes engagement line they may begin to engage 6 active shooter hostage targets while moving forward through wash shooting only two shots at each exposed white zone. Display proficiency in "firefly style" light usage. Different heights and positions, not steady on giving away position.
Shooter will then move to no go line and finish with two shot to each steel target to finish the course
Scoring
Record time and number of shots fired. No standard.
I would love to hear yours.
I am sorry it has taken 4 months to respond but I have been pretty busy.....
Please note I do this on a private wash 15 minutes from my house because I live in rural AZ. This is not done under the constraints of a range so I have more freedom than most in that aspect. I do this with a private group of friends. Which include ex military, current and ex law enforcement, and regular joes.
I do this work from both OWB holsters and using my concealed holsters and handguns. I work revolvers and semis. We modify some of these for revolvers due to capacity limitations.
I will break it down into two categories:
Static and Dynamic
These are our favorites and the ones I personally run the most.
STATIC DRILLS
FBI PISTOL QUALIFICATION - NEW ( the thread I posted that set off the question)
1 QIT-99 or QIT-03 TARGET, 1 BARRIER
All Draws from Concealment
1 : 3 yard line
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only
• 3 rounds using strong hand only, switch hands, 3 rounds using support hand only in 8 seconds
Total of 12 rounds for Stage 1
After Stage 1, all shooting is done with two hands
2: 5 yard line
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• 3 rounds in 3 seconds
Total of 12 rounds for Stage 2
3: 7 yard line
• 4 rounds in 4 seconds
• 4 rounds in 4 seconds
• Have two magazines loaded with four rounds each. Fire four rounds, reload, fire another four rounds in 8 seconds.
Total of 16 rounds for Stage 3
4: 15 yard line
• 3 rounds in 6 seconds
• 3 rounds in 6 seconds
• 4 rounds in 8 seconds
Total of 10 rounds for Stage 4
5: 25 yard line
Requires barricade.
• Move to cover and fire 2 rounds standing, then 3 rounds kneeling, all in 15 seconds
• Move to cover and fire 2 rounds standing, then 3 rounds kneeling, all in 15 seconds
Total of 10 rounds for Stage 5
Each round counts as one point, any hits inside the target area count
Passing score 48 out of 60
Pistol Rounds: 60
BILL WILSON 5X5 SKILLS TEST
1 IDPA Target 10 yards
Start Position: Hands at your sides facing target. No concealment garment necessary
String 1: Draw and fire 5 shots freestyle (two hands)
String 2: Draw and fire 5 shots strong hand only
String 3: Draw and fire 5 shots freestyle (two hands), reload and fire 5 more shots freestyle
String 4: Draw and fire 4 shots to the body and 1 shot to the head freestyle
25 shots total
1. Count 25 shots on target (24 in the body and 1 in the head).
2. Add .50 seconds for each hit in the “-1” area.
3. Add 1.5 seconds for each hit in the “-3” area.
4. Add 2.5 seconds for each hit off target
Grand Master: 15 seconds or less
Master: 20 seconds or less
Expert: 25 seconds or less
Sharpshooter: 32 seconds or less
Marksman: 41 seconds or less
Novice: 50 seconds or less
Not proficient enough to carry a handgun: Over 50 seconds
THREE SECOND HEAD SHOT STANDARD
Setup
3 IDPA Human targets - spaced 2 feet apart shoulder to shoulder. Shooter starts at 5 yard line
Procedure – 9 rounds total
Start the drill first from a standard low ready position. If you can get all your hits, try it from a holster
String 1
Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, going from left to right
Par Time 3 Seconds
String 2
Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, going from right to left
Par Time 3 Seconds
String 3
Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, beginning with the middle target and then finishing with the two outside targets in any order
Par Time 3 Seconds
Scoring - Passing Score 7 of 9
A round anywhere in the scoring zone for the head (meaning both A and B zones for the IPSC target) counts as a hit or one point. Shots fired after the 3-second PAR time count as misses
LARRY VICKERS: THE TEST
Setup
1 NRA B-8 Bullseye Target. Shooter start at 10 yard line
Procedure – 10 rounds total
From low ready at buzzer, shoot 10 shots to the bullseye
Par time 10 seconds
Scoring - Passing Score 90 of 100
Any shots after buzzer count as a miss. Only hits in black count
For snub revolver this becomes 5 rounds 5 seconds 5 yards
RELOAD DRILL
Setup
1 IDPA Human target. Shooter starts at 10 yards line
Procedure - 9 rounds total
On the buzzer, draw and fire 3 rounds, reload, fire 3 additional shots, reload again, and fire a final 3 shots
Scoring
Only head shots count. Record reload times and total time
Total Possible Points 9
JEFF COOPER'S EL PRESIDENTE
Range: 10yd
Target: three IPSC targets spaced 1yd from each other shoulder to shoulder
Start position: back to targets, hands above shoulders (“surrender position”), pistol concealed
Rounds fired: 12
At the start signal, turn, then draw and fire two rounds at each of the three targets. Perform a reload, then fire two rounds at each target again. There should be four hits on each target for a total of twelve.
The classic standard was to perform the drill in under ten seconds with all A-zone hits. Any run with less than 12 A-zone hits was a failure.
TRIPLE SIX
Range: 7yd, 15yd, and 25yd
Target: standard IPSC target
Start position: holstered
Rounds fired: 18
Set up 3 targets [USPSA targets prefered]. There are three strings of fire.
7 yards – draw and fire 6 rounds (2 each target) [record time]
15 yards – draw and fire 6 rounds (2 each target) [record time]
25 yards – draw and fire 6 rounds (2 each target) [record time]
For each hit in the C zone add .20 seconds.
For each hit in the D zone add .50 seconds.
For any misses add 1.0 seconds.
Add the three raw times plus any scoring zone penalties.
9 seconds is expert
DYNAMIC DRILLS
GRIND OF FIRE
Cones are 5 yards apart at 10,15, 20 yards
At signal, engage target with one round from each cone, moving in figure eight pattern (see diagram).
Move quickly between positions.
T
5 yards
5 4
2/6 3/7
1 8
Only A hits Count
LAPD SWAT QUALIFICATION
Range: 3 to 25 yds
Target: 8” circle for body; 3x5 card for head
Start position: concealed or duty retention holster
Rounds fired: 36 or 50
25 yds: 2 body under 4 sec--3x
15 yds: 2 body under 3 sec--3x
10 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 3.5 sec--2x
7 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 3 sec--2x
5 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 2.5 sec--2x
3 yds: 2 body then 1 head under 2 sec--2x
Movement drill:
10 yards to 3 yards while on the move: 6 body then 1 head under 5 sec--2x
(Note that this means shooting while actually moving, NOT taking a few shots in a static position before moving, then stopping to take some more shots midway, then making the final shot while stopped at 3 yds—any shots taken while not moving are considered a miss)
Any round totally off the target is an automatic DQ (ie. 100% hits required to pass).
LOW LIGHT HEAD SHOT COURSE ( also done in daylight and instead of head we also use COM)
Setup
1 IDPA Human target. Shooter starts at 25 yard line. Setup markers at 15 and 7 yards
Procedure - 10 rounds total
Start from the holster at 25 yard line
1. On the buzzer, engage light and draw and fire two rounds to the head
2. Advance to the 15yd line keeping gun safely in control, fire two rounds at head
3. Advance to the 7yd line keeping gun safely in control, fire three rounds at head
4. Fire three more rounds at head while advancing forward from the 7yd line
Scoring
Only head shots count. Record time and points. Standard: 8 points in 20 seconds or less.
SRA ANDY BROWN LOW LIGHT CHALLENGE ( also done in daylight and sometimes out to 50 yards)
Based on Senior Airman Andy Brown's outstanding resolution of the 1994 active shooter event at Fairchild Air Force Base, where he successfully neutralized a rifle-armed assailant at 70 yards with four shots from his Beretta M9 pistol.
Setup
1 IDPA Human target with 3” balloon stapled to the head area A zone. Shooter starts at 25 yard line
Procedure – Unknown # of shots
Start with pistol loaded and holstered, facing downrange.
On buzzer, keep pistol holstered and run from the 25 yard line to the target, then back to the 25 yard line.
Turn and face downrange, deploy light and draw and engage the target immediately.
You have completed the challenge when the balloon pops.
Positional shooting (kneeling, prone, etc.) is optional and shooters choice.
Scoring
Shoot until balloon pops. Record time and shots. Standard: 4 shots
R.W.B. LOW LIGHT RUN AND GUN ( also done in daylight)
Setup
Setup 2 IDPA targets with 3” balloon stapled to the head area A zone 25 yards from start line
Setup 6 IDPA Human targets in hostage setup brown targets facing out with white heads showing throughout wash 3 on right three on left for a 50 yard distance
Setup 2 12x12 steel targets at end of wash no less than 10 yards away and nor more than 15 yards from the no go line
Shooter starts at 25 yard line (from balloon targets)
Procedure
Start with pistol loaded and holstered. On buzzer shooter deploys light and working "firefly style", draws and engages both balloon targets until balloons pop.
Shooter then Reloads
Shooter then begins moving to engagement line keeping gun safely in control. When shooter passes engagement line they may begin to engage 6 active shooter hostage targets while moving forward through wash shooting only two shots at each exposed white zone. Display proficiency in "firefly style" light usage. Different heights and positions, not steady on giving away position.
Shooter will then move to no go line and finish with two shot to each steel target to finish the course
Scoring
Record time and number of shots fired. No standard.
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