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pax · October 6, 2010, 12:44 PM

These drills were originally posted by TFL member Jeff22 in late 2006. I’ve combined them here for easy reference. The original thread may be accessed at http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204400. ~ pax

100 round Handgun Practice Drill -Modified
As described by Leroy Thompson
In COMBAT HANDGUNS Magazine
August 2000
Pages 72-75

Target Used: As available. IDPA or IPSC silhouette targets preferred.

Time Limits: Time limits based on the skill set of the group being trained. Exercises from concealment require a longer time limit. Accuracy should be emphasized over speed.

Stage 1 -- 3 yards/Close Combat

On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds from a weapon retention/close combat position. 5X. total of 5 rounds.

Stage 2 -- 3 yards/Double Tap

On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds. 3X total of 6 rounds.

Stage 3 -- 3 or 5 yards/Failure to Stop Drill

On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head. 2X total of 6 rounds.

Stage 4 -- 3 or 5 yards/Precision Shooting

The target to be engaged should be partially screened by a "no shoot" target. 2/3rd to 1/2 of the threat target should be visible. On signal, draw and engage the threat target with 2 rounds. 3X total of 6 rounds. -10 points for each hit on a "no shoot" target.

Stage 5 -- 5 yards/Strong Hand Only

On signal, draw engage the target with 2 rounds STRONG HAND ONLY. 3X total of 6 rounds.

Stage 6 -- 5 yards/Shooting while moving laterally

6A -- Draw and engage the target with 2 rounds while walking from the left. 3X total of 6 rounds.
6B -- Draw and engage the target with 2 rounds while walking from the right. 3X total of 6 rounds.

Stage 7 -- 10 yards/Multiple targets

Three threat targets are set up 10 yards down range. On signal, draw and engage each target with 2 rounds, perform a mandatory reload, and re-engage each target with 2 rounds. 1X total of 12 rounds. (To modify this drill into the classic "El Presidente" exercise, have the shooter begin with his/her back to the targets. On signal, pivot then draw and perform the drill)

Stage 8 -- 10 yards/Weak hand only

The target is engaged with 1 round WEAK HAND ONLY. To begin, the shooter can draw strong hand and then transfer to the weak hand before shooting. Then the shooter can begin with the weapon held in the weak hand at low ready. As shooter proficiency and dexterity increases, the drill can begin with with the shooter performing a WEAK HAND ONLY DRAW of the holstered weapon. 5X total of 5 rounds.

Stage 9 -- 15 yards/Use of cover

Three threat targets are set up. High or low cover is set up at the 10 and 15 yard lines. At the signal, the shooter moves laterally to cover at the 10 yard line, draws and engages each target with 2 rounds, reloads behind cover then moves cover at the 15 yard line and re-engages each target with 2 rounds. 2X total of 24 rounds.

Stage 10 -- 25 yards/Precision shooting

On signal, draw and engage the target with 6 rounds. 2X total of 12 rounds.

Stage 12 -- 50 yards/Prone shooting

On signal, draw and move to the prone position and engage with target with 6 rounds. 1X total of 6 rounds.

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100 round practice drill (Tom Campbell)
100 Round Handgun Practice Drill
Designed by Tom Campbell

As described in the article "Shooting Skills: Care & Maintenance"
By Bob Pilgrim GUNS & WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Volume 10 Number 8 (November 1998) Page 58

Facing 2 targets, 6 feet apart shoulder to shoulder

Distance Rounds Exercise Description Time Limit

7 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 1.5 sec

10 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 2.0 sec

15 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 2.5 sec

25 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 3.0 sec

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7 yards 10 rnds Two shots on each draw 2.5 sec

7 yards 12 rnds From the ready gun position 3.0 sec
Fire two shots on the body and
One shot on the head. 4X

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10 yards 10 rnds Using two targets, fire one 6.0 sec
Shot on T1, reload, and fire
One shot on T2. 5X

10 & 15 yds 20 rnds T1 at 10 yds & T2 at 15 yds 8.0 sec
Fire two shots on T1, reload,
Fire two shots on T2. 5X

10 yards 10 rnds Draw with the strong hand 3.0 sec
Only and fire two shots. 5X

10 & 25 yds 8 rnds Both targets are partially 7.0 sec
Obscured by a "no shoot"
Target. T1 at 10 yds & T2
At 25 yds. Draw and fire one
Shot on T1 and one shot on
T2. 4X.

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 Time limits can be adjusted as needed.
 IPSC or IDPA target scored 5-4-2

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100 round practice drill (Clint Smith)
100 round practice drill
Based on a practice drill described by
CLINT SMITH of Thunder Ranch
In American Handgunner Magazine
January/February 2006
Pages 32 & 88

Stage One/5 or 7 yards: Warm up drills/Focus on Accuracy

Load 3 magazines with 10 rounds each

From the holster, draw and fire 10 sighted pairs. Focus on accuracy. (20 rnds)

From the ready position:

Strong hand only, fire 5 singles. Focus on accuracy. (5 rnds)
Weak hand only, fire 5 singles. Focus on accuracy. (5 rnds)

Stage Two/5 or 7 yards: The Mozambique Drill

Load 3 magazines with 10 rounds each

From the holster, draw and fire two rounds to the body and one round to the head (aka "The Mozambique Drill"). Be smooth. Focus on accuracy. Perform this drill 10 times. (30 rnds)

Stage Three/5 or 7 yards: Out of Battery Reloads

Load each of 3 magazines with 2 rounds each: Out-of-battery reloads:

From the holster, draw and fire two, reload, fire two, reload, and fire two.
(2+2+2). Perform this drill 2 times. (12 rnds)

Stage Four/5 or 7 yards: Clearing failure to fire malfunctions

Load each of 2 magazines with 4 live rounds and one inert "dummy" round.

From the holster, draw and engage the target, clearing the malfunction with a "tap-rack-ready" malfunction clearance whenever necessary. (8 rnds)

Stage Five/10 and 15 yards: Accuracy at distance

Load each of 2 magazines with 10 rounds each

At 10 yards from the holster, draw & fire 5 sighted pairs (10 rnds)
At 15 yards from the holster, draw & fire 5 sighted pairs (10 rnds)

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Handgun Training Drills (Ken Hackathorn)
Basic Handgun Training Drills--Modified
As described by Ken Hackathorn
In American Handgunner Magazine
September/October 1998
Page 42

Ammunition Required: 50 rounds

Target: IDPA silhouette scored 5-4-2.

Time Limits: Basic time limits as noted. As shooter skill increases, either shorten the time limits or increase the distance to the target.

Stage 1 -- 3 yards/Close Combat

Shooting is done from a close combat/weapon retention position, with the weapon already drawn. Fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds. 3X total of 6 rounds.

Stage 2 -- 3 yards/Retreating from the target

On signal, begin backing away from the target. Draw and engage the target with at least 3 rounds while moving backwards. You should end the movement at the 10 yard line. 2X. Total of 6 rounds.

Your goal is to rapidly gain distance from the threat while you are drawing and engaging the target. The greater the distance you are from the threat, the greater your chances of survival.

Stage 3 -- 5 yards/Strong Hand Only

On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds in 4 seconds STONG HAND ONLY. 3X. Total of 6 rounds.

Stage 4 -- 7 yards/Double Taps

On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds in 4 seconds. 4X. Total of 8 rounds.

Stage 5 -- 7 yards/Lateral Movement

How to perform this drill depends on the configuration of your range facility. The goal is to draw, begin lateral movement, and engage the target with three rounds.

This should be accomplished moving to your strong side, and also to your weak side. 2X. Total of 6 rounds.

This exercise increases your skills at placing your shots effectively while moving to cover or if your only path of escape is moving laterally. Go slowly at first, and then pick up your speed of movement only as fast as you can get good hits.

Stage 6--7 or 10 yards/Multiple Targets

Facing three targets. On signal, draw and engage each target with two rounds, perform a mandatory reload, and re-engage each target with two rounds. Total of 12 rounds fired. Par time is 15 seconds for auto pistols and 18 seconds for revolvers.

Stage 7 -- 15 yards/Single Target for accuracy

On signal, draw and engage the target with 1 round in 3 seconds. 6X. Total of 12 rounds.

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Central Texas Standards
The Central Texas Standards

www.krtraining.com

This course of fire was originally developed by Chip McCormick and Ronin Coleman (who is the genius behind the PACT timer). It was handed down to me by Texas 3-gun guru Jim Griggs. I've used this drill a lot - it's a good set of exercises to build up your basic stand-and-shoot skills.

Set up three IPSC targets in an "El Presidente" configuration, side by side, about shoulder width apart. The leftmost target is "A", middle target is "B", right target is "C". The course is divided into 6 parts and is a series of timed-fire, virginia count exercises. Since it's timed fire, misses and shots not fired incur no penalties. Overtime shots are -5 points. The start position for each string is your choice: I typically use hands at sides or 'surrender'. Score and tape targets after each part.

PART 1
50 YARDS

• 1 shot on A, prone -- 7.5 secs -- 5x (5 rnds)
• 2 shots on B, standing -- 5.5 secs - 4x (8 rnds)
35 YARDS
• 1 shot, reload, 1 shot on C -- 5.5 secs - 6x (12 rnds)

TOTAL HITS: A=5 B=8 C=12
TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 25/125

PART 2
25 YARDS

• 1 shot on A -- 2.3 secs - 3x (3 rnds)
• 1 shot facing left, right, and back on B - 2.5 secs per shot (3 rnds)
• 2 shots on C, hands clasped behind back - 3.0 secs - 3x (6 rnds)

TOTAL HITS: A=3 B=3 C=6
TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 12/60

PART 3
15 YARDS

• 1 shot on A,B,C misc hand position and target order - 3.0 secs - 3x (9 rnds)
• 1 shot, reload, 1 shot, reload, 1 shot on A,B,C -- 5.5 secs - 2x (6 rnds)
• 1 shot, weak hand on B,C,A - 5.5 secs - then C,A,B (6 rnds)

TOTAL HITS: A=7 B=7 C=7
TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 21/105

PART 4
15 YARDS

• 2 shots - strong hand only on A,B,C - 6.0 secs (6 rnds)
• 1 shot head on A,B,C - 4.0 secs (3 rnds)
10 YARDS
• 2 shots on A,B,C - 3.0 secs - repeat C,B,A (12 rnds)

TOTAL HITS: A=7 B=7 C=7
TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 21/105

PART 5
10 YARDS

• 2 shots on A,B,C,reload,1 shot head on A,B,C - 6.5 secs - (8 rnds)
• 2 shots body/1 head on A, reload, repeat on B,C - 8.0 secs (9 rnds)
• 2 shots on C - 1.5 secs - 5x - (10 rounds)

TOTAL HITS: A=6 B=6 C=16
TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 28/140

PART 6
7 YARDS

• 1 shot head on A - 1.5 secs - 6x - (6 rnds)
• 2 shots on B - 1.3 secs - 3x (6 rnds)
• 1 shot, RL, 1 shot, reload, 1 shot on C - 4.5 secs -2x (6 rnds)

TOTAL HITS: A=6 B=6 C=6
TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 18/90

TOTAL ROUNDS: 125
TOTAL POINTS: 625

A Grand Master should be able to 'clean' this drill.

Calculate your percentage assuming 100% is 625 points.

Variations

•

Change the start position to drawing from a table or other position.
• Take one step forward during each reload to practice moving and reloading.
• Add no-shoots covering the right C/D zone of "A" to the left D zone of "B" and the right D zone of "B" to the left C/D zone of "C". Score penalties.
• Score the bottom half of all targets as hard cover (from base of A zone down) and score hits in hard cover as misses.

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Defensive Handgun Practice Drills (Chuck Taylor)
Chuck Taylor's Defensive Handgun Practice Drills -- Modified
From the book The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery 4th edition
By Chuck Taylor (Iola, Wisconsin, DBI Books, 1997) Page 87

Set up 3 targets T1-T2-T3 1 yard apart shoulder to shoulder. Score & repair at the end of each stage. Targets used and time limits for each drill at the discretion of the Rangemaster.

100 total rounds fired

(1.)STANDARD EXERCISES

Perform as indicated, single target, from the holster

1 yard Close Combat position 2 rounds (2x)
3 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x)
7 yards standing position 2 rounds (3x)
10 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x)
15 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x)
25 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x)
50 yards standing position 2 rounds

28 rounds fired in Stage 1

(2.)SINGLE SHOTS

At 7 yards, engage a single target at a time. Par time is 1.5 seconds.

1 round on T1 (2x)
1 round on T2 (2X)
1 round on T3 (2X)

6 rounds fired in Stage 2

(3.)MULTIPLE TARGETS

At 7 yards, three targets, targets 1 yard apart shoulder to shoulder

2 rounds on T1 (2X)
2 rounds on T2 (2X)
2 rounds on T3 (2X)
1 round on each target T1-T2-T3
1 round on each target T1-T2-T3
2 rounds on each target T1-T2-T2
2 rounds on each target T1-T2-T3

10 rounds fired on each target; total of 30 rounds fired in Stage 3.

(4.)HEADSHOTS

From the holster, one shot drill. Engage a different target on each rep.

3 yards. (3X)
5 yards. (3X)

2 headshots fired on each target; total of 6 rounds fired in Stage 4.

(5.) THE MOZAMBIQUE DRILL
from the holster

2 rounds to the body/1 headshot on T1 (2X)
2 rounds to the body/1 headshot on T2 (2X)
2 rounds to the body/1 headshot on T3 (2x)

6 rounds fired on each target; total of 18 rounds fired in Stage 5

(6.) RELOADING DRILLS/OUT-OF-BATTERY RELOAD
Load each of 3 magazines with 2 rounds.

From the holster at 7 yards:

2 rnds on T1, reload, 2 rnds on T2, reload, 2 rnds on T3.
2 rnds on T3, reload, 2 rnds on T2, reload, 2 rnds on T1.

4 rounds fired on each target; total of 12 rounds fired in Stage 6.

October 6, 2010, 12:44 PM	#4
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	These drills were originally posted by TFL member Jeff22 in late 2006. I’ve combined them here for easy reference. The original thread may be accessed at http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204400. ~ pax 100 round Handgun Practice Drill -Modified As described by Leroy Thompson In COMBAT HANDGUNS Magazine August 2000 Pages 72-75 Target Used: As available. IDPA or IPSC silhouette targets preferred. Time Limits: Time limits based on the skill set of the group being trained. Exercises from concealment require a longer time limit. Accuracy should be emphasized over speed. Stage 1 -- 3 yards/Close Combat On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds from a weapon retention/close combat position. 5X. total of 5 rounds. Stage 2 -- 3 yards/Double Tap On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds. 3X total of 6 rounds. Stage 3 -- 3 or 5 yards/Failure to Stop Drill On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head. 2X total of 6 rounds. Stage 4 -- 3 or 5 yards/Precision Shooting The target to be engaged should be partially screened by a "no shoot" target. 2/3rd to 1/2 of the threat target should be visible. On signal, draw and engage the threat target with 2 rounds. 3X total of 6 rounds. -10 points for each hit on a "no shoot" target. Stage 5 -- 5 yards/Strong Hand Only On signal, draw engage the target with 2 rounds STRONG HAND ONLY. 3X total of 6 rounds. Stage 6 -- 5 yards/Shooting while moving laterally 6A -- Draw and engage the target with 2 rounds while walking from the left. 3X total of 6 rounds. 6B -- Draw and engage the target with 2 rounds while walking from the right. 3X total of 6 rounds. Stage 7 -- 10 yards/Multiple targets Three threat targets are set up 10 yards down range. On signal, draw and engage each target with 2 rounds, perform a mandatory reload, and re-engage each target with 2 rounds. 1X total of 12 rounds. (To modify this drill into the classic "El Presidente" exercise, have the shooter begin with his/her back to the targets. On signal, pivot then draw and perform the drill) Stage 8 -- 10 yards/Weak hand only The target is engaged with 1 round WEAK HAND ONLY. To begin, the shooter can draw strong hand and then transfer to the weak hand before shooting. Then the shooter can begin with the weapon held in the weak hand at low ready. As shooter proficiency and dexterity increases, the drill can begin with with the shooter performing a WEAK HAND ONLY DRAW of the holstered weapon. 5X total of 5 rounds. Stage 9 -- 15 yards/Use of cover Three threat targets are set up. High or low cover is set up at the 10 and 15 yard lines. At the signal, the shooter moves laterally to cover at the 10 yard line, draws and engages each target with 2 rounds, reloads behind cover then moves cover at the 15 yard line and re-engages each target with 2 rounds. 2X total of 24 rounds. Stage 10 -- 25 yards/Precision shooting On signal, draw and engage the target with 6 rounds. 2X total of 12 rounds. Stage 12 -- 50 yards/Prone shooting On signal, draw and move to the prone position and engage with target with 6 rounds. 1X total of 6 rounds. ============================ 100 round practice drill (Tom Campbell) 100 Round Handgun Practice Drill Designed by Tom Campbell As described in the article "Shooting Skills: Care & Maintenance" By Bob Pilgrim GUNS & WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Volume 10 Number 8 (November 1998) Page 58 Facing 2 targets, 6 feet apart shoulder to shoulder Distance Rounds Exercise Description Time Limit 7 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 1.5 sec 10 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 2.0 sec 15 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 2.5 sec 25 yards 5 rnds One shot on each draw 3.0 sec ========================= 7 yards 10 rnds Two shots on each draw 2.5 sec 7 yards 12 rnds From the ready gun position 3.0 sec Fire two shots on the body and One shot on the head. 4X ========================= 10 yards 10 rnds Using two targets, fire one 6.0 sec Shot on T1, reload, and fire One shot on T2. 5X 10 & 15 yds 20 rnds T1 at 10 yds & T2 at 15 yds 8.0 sec Fire two shots on T1, reload, Fire two shots on T2. 5X 10 yards 10 rnds Draw with the strong hand 3.0 sec Only and fire two shots. 5X 10 & 25 yds 8 rnds Both targets are partially 7.0 sec Obscured by a "no shoot" Target. T1 at 10 yds & T2 At 25 yds. Draw and fire one Shot on T1 and one shot on T2. 4X. =======================  Time limits can be adjusted as needed.  IPSC or IDPA target scored 5-4-2 ============================ 100 round practice drill (Clint Smith) 100 round practice drill Based on a practice drill described by CLINT SMITH of Thunder Ranch In American Handgunner Magazine January/February 2006 Pages 32 & 88 Stage One/5 or 7 yards: Warm up drills/Focus on Accuracy Load 3 magazines with 10 rounds each From the holster, draw and fire 10 sighted pairs. Focus on accuracy. (20 rnds) From the ready position: Strong hand only, fire 5 singles. Focus on accuracy. (5 rnds) Weak hand only, fire 5 singles. Focus on accuracy. (5 rnds) Stage Two/5 or 7 yards: The Mozambique Drill Load 3 magazines with 10 rounds each From the holster, draw and fire two rounds to the body and one round to the head (aka "The Mozambique Drill"). Be smooth. Focus on accuracy. Perform this drill 10 times. (30 rnds) Stage Three/5 or 7 yards: Out of Battery Reloads Load each of 3 magazines with 2 rounds each: Out-of-battery reloads: From the holster, draw and fire two, reload, fire two, reload, and fire two. (2+2+2). Perform this drill 2 times. (12 rnds) Stage Four/5 or 7 yards: Clearing failure to fire malfunctions Load each of 2 magazines with 4 live rounds and one inert "dummy" round. From the holster, draw and engage the target, clearing the malfunction with a "tap-rack-ready" malfunction clearance whenever necessary. (8 rnds) Stage Five/10 and 15 yards: Accuracy at distance Load each of 2 magazines with 10 rounds each At 10 yards from the holster, draw & fire 5 sighted pairs (10 rnds) At 15 yards from the holster, draw & fire 5 sighted pairs (10 rnds) ============================ Handgun Training Drills (Ken Hackathorn) Basic Handgun Training Drills--Modified As described by Ken Hackathorn In American Handgunner Magazine September/October 1998 Page 42 Ammunition Required: 50 rounds Target: IDPA silhouette scored 5-4-2. Time Limits: Basic time limits as noted. As shooter skill increases, either shorten the time limits or increase the distance to the target. Stage 1 -- 3 yards/Close Combat Shooting is done from a close combat/weapon retention position, with the weapon already drawn. Fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds. 3X total of 6 rounds. Stage 2 -- 3 yards/Retreating from the target On signal, begin backing away from the target. Draw and engage the target with at least 3 rounds while moving backwards. You should end the movement at the 10 yard line. 2X. Total of 6 rounds. Your goal is to rapidly gain distance from the threat while you are drawing and engaging the target. The greater the distance you are from the threat, the greater your chances of survival. Stage 3 -- 5 yards/Strong Hand Only On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds in 4 seconds STONG HAND ONLY. 3X. Total of 6 rounds. Stage 4 -- 7 yards/Double Taps On signal, draw and engage the target with 2 rounds in 4 seconds. 4X. Total of 8 rounds. Stage 5 -- 7 yards/Lateral Movement How to perform this drill depends on the configuration of your range facility. The goal is to draw, begin lateral movement, and engage the target with three rounds. This should be accomplished moving to your strong side, and also to your weak side. 2X. Total of 6 rounds. This exercise increases your skills at placing your shots effectively while moving to cover or if your only path of escape is moving laterally. Go slowly at first, and then pick up your speed of movement only as fast as you can get good hits. Stage 6--7 or 10 yards/Multiple Targets Facing three targets. On signal, draw and engage each target with two rounds, perform a mandatory reload, and re-engage each target with two rounds. Total of 12 rounds fired. Par time is 15 seconds for auto pistols and 18 seconds for revolvers. Stage 7 -- 15 yards/Single Target for accuracy On signal, draw and engage the target with 1 round in 3 seconds. 6X. Total of 12 rounds. ============================ Central Texas Standards The Central Texas Standards www.krtraining.com This course of fire was originally developed by Chip McCormick and Ronin Coleman (who is the genius behind the PACT timer). It was handed down to me by Texas 3-gun guru Jim Griggs. I've used this drill a lot - it's a good set of exercises to build up your basic stand-and-shoot skills. Set up three IPSC targets in an "El Presidente" configuration, side by side, about shoulder width apart. The leftmost target is "A", middle target is "B", right target is "C". The course is divided into 6 parts and is a series of timed-fire, virginia count exercises. Since it's timed fire, misses and shots not fired incur no penalties. Overtime shots are -5 points. The start position for each string is your choice: I typically use hands at sides or 'surrender'. Score and tape targets after each part. PART 1 50 YARDS • 1 shot on A, prone -- 7.5 secs -- 5x (5 rnds) • 2 shots on B, standing -- 5.5 secs - 4x (8 rnds) 35 YARDS • 1 shot, reload, 1 shot on C -- 5.5 secs - 6x (12 rnds) TOTAL HITS: A=5 B=8 C=12 TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 25/125 PART 2 25 YARDS • 1 shot on A -- 2.3 secs - 3x (3 rnds) • 1 shot facing left, right, and back on B - 2.5 secs per shot (3 rnds) • 2 shots on C, hands clasped behind back - 3.0 secs - 3x (6 rnds) TOTAL HITS: A=3 B=3 C=6 TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 12/60 PART 3 15 YARDS • 1 shot on A,B,C misc hand position and target order - 3.0 secs - 3x (9 rnds) • 1 shot, reload, 1 shot, reload, 1 shot on A,B,C -- 5.5 secs - 2x (6 rnds) • 1 shot, weak hand on B,C,A - 5.5 secs - then C,A,B (6 rnds) TOTAL HITS: A=7 B=7 C=7 TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 21/105 PART 4 15 YARDS • 2 shots - strong hand only on A,B,C - 6.0 secs (6 rnds) • 1 shot head on A,B,C - 4.0 secs (3 rnds) 10 YARDS • 2 shots on A,B,C - 3.0 secs - repeat C,B,A (12 rnds) TOTAL HITS: A=7 B=7 C=7 TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 21/105 PART 5 10 YARDS • 2 shots on A,B,C,reload,1 shot head on A,B,C - 6.5 secs - (8 rnds) • 2 shots body/1 head on A, reload, repeat on B,C - 8.0 secs (9 rnds) • 2 shots on C - 1.5 secs - 5x - (10 rounds) TOTAL HITS: A=6 B=6 C=16 TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 28/140 PART 6 7 YARDS • 1 shot head on A - 1.5 secs - 6x - (6 rnds) • 2 shots on B - 1.3 secs - 3x (6 rnds) • 1 shot, RL, 1 shot, reload, 1 shot on C - 4.5 secs -2x (6 rnds) TOTAL HITS: A=6 B=6 C=6 TOTAL ROUNDS/POINTS: 18/90 TOTAL ROUNDS: 125 TOTAL POINTS: 625 A Grand Master should be able to 'clean' this drill. Calculate your percentage assuming 100% is 625 points. Variations • Change the start position to drawing from a table or other position. • Take one step forward during each reload to practice moving and reloading. • Add no-shoots covering the right C/D zone of "A" to the left D zone of "B" and the right D zone of "B" to the left C/D zone of "C". Score penalties. • Score the bottom half of all targets as hard cover (from base of A zone down) and score hits in hard cover as misses. ============================ Defensive Handgun Practice Drills (Chuck Taylor) Chuck Taylor's Defensive Handgun Practice Drills -- Modified From the book The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery 4th edition By Chuck Taylor (Iola, Wisconsin, DBI Books, 1997) Page 87 Set up 3 targets T1-T2-T3 1 yard apart shoulder to shoulder. Score & repair at the end of each stage. Targets used and time limits for each drill at the discretion of the Rangemaster. 100 total rounds fired (1.)STANDARD EXERCISES Perform as indicated, single target, from the holster 1 yard Close Combat position 2 rounds (2x) 3 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x) 7 yards standing position 2 rounds (3x) 10 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x) 15 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x) 25 yards standing position 2 rounds (2x) 50 yards standing position 2 rounds 28 rounds fired in Stage 1 (2.)SINGLE SHOTS At 7 yards, engage a single target at a time. Par time is 1.5 seconds. 1 round on T1 (2x) 1 round on T2 (2X) 1 round on T3 (2X) 6 rounds fired in Stage 2 (3.)MULTIPLE TARGETS At 7 yards, three targets, targets 1 yard apart shoulder to shoulder 2 rounds on T1 (2X) 2 rounds on T2 (2X) 2 rounds on T3 (2X) 1 round on each target T1-T2-T3 1 round on each target T1-T2-T3 2 rounds on each target T1-T2-T2 2 rounds on each target T1-T2-T3 10 rounds fired on each target; total of 30 rounds fired in Stage 3. (4.)HEADSHOTS From the holster, one shot drill. Engage a different target on each rep. 3 yards. (3X) 5 yards. (3X) 2 headshots fired on each target; total of 6 rounds fired in Stage 4. (5.) THE MOZAMBIQUE DRILL from the holster 2 rounds to the body/1 headshot on T1 (2X) 2 rounds to the body/1 headshot on T2 (2X) 2 rounds to the body/1 headshot on T3 (2x) 6 rounds fired on each target; total of 18 rounds fired in Stage 5 (6.) RELOADING DRILLS/OUT-OF-BATTERY RELOAD Load each of 3 magazines with 2 rounds. From the holster at 7 yards: 2 rnds on T1, reload, 2 rnds on T2, reload, 2 rnds on T3. 2 rnds on T3, reload, 2 rnds on T2, reload, 2 rnds on T1. 4 rounds fired on each target; total of 12 rounds fired in Stage 6. Last edited by pax; October 6, 2010 at 12:53 PM.