BassCliff
Professional
Hi!
How else to celebrate the inauguration but with an Advanced Defensive Pistol training class to practice my 2A rights, right? It was a chilly evening, about -2°, but it was nice and warm in the range.
We started with a cold drill on a target that I'd never seen. That logo is for Tier 1 Concealed. I've purchased some of their products.
This was a fun, timed, drill. Start at 10 yards, draw, put one shot in each of the squares on top (3" squares), then advance to the 5 yard line while putting 6 hits in the large middle section. Once you reach the 5 yard line, put one hit in each lower corner using strong hand only, then weak hand only.
I did pretty well except for my one handed shots. My time wasn't great, but respectable, middle of the pack. (Line breaks count!)
The next drill, a speed drill, used these targets they like to call "Troubleshooter".
Each target had a number assigned to it. From different distances, 5 to 10 yards, and facing different directions, we were given a number sequence then an "UP!" command at which time we might have to pivot, then shoot the targets in that sequence. I had a little trouble with those lower circles. You can see a few hits on the lower margin. Oops.
This is the first time I've used my optic pistol in a training class. Occasionally I'd have a little trouble finding the dot. It got better as the class progressed. It's time for our instructors to swap targets for the next sequence.
You've seen these anatomy targets. I like them. They are high contrast and easy for these old eyes to see.
This was a pretty simple speed drill. From different distances, 5 to 10 yards, we'd basically do a mag dump. We'd start at a moderate pace, about 1 shot per second, and increase that until we were shooting as fast as we could, riding the reset.
After three mag dumps my target looked like this. I had a few flyers but not horrible.
A couple other students may have had fewer flyers, but I had more big ragged holes.
It's time for another target change for another scenario. This next workout was a fun one.
We ran this scenario in both directions. We were to assess the threats. All targets were hostile bad guys. The idea was to stop the bad guys while utilizing the (hard) cover. We had to move from one side to the other while engaging the targets on the move and while behind cover.
The approach, the order, use of cover, etc, was all up to the individual student. Then for a minute we'd discuss the good and bad points of the drill. It was quite fun and interesting.
The last drill was what we call the "Fletcher's Drill", a timed course of action for which we get badges and coins.
It's almost like a double "Failure To Stop" drill. From 5 yards, we use two magazines with 5 rounds each. At the beep, the left target gets three to the chest and two to the head. Reload. Right target gets three to the chest and two to the head. (Or you could go right to left.) We had to remember to "get off the X" on the draw and on the reload, then search-and-assess at the end. This was a timed drill. There are four levels of proficiency, 13 seconds, 10 seconds, and 8 seconds, get patches, 7 seconds or less gets a coin. You might remember that the last time I ran this drill I qualified for the Red patch. Even though my one miss cost me a one second penalty, it was still under 13 seconds.
Tonight I ran it in 9.47 seconds, clean, and qualified for the white (Intermediate) patch. I was quite pleased with myself. With a little more practice on this optic pistol I just might be able to hit the broad side of a barn. My range does offer an optics class so maybe I'll take them up on it. Every little bit helps. Besides, you know me, I love to practice!
Thanks for coming along this evening. Blessings to all.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
How else to celebrate the inauguration but with an Advanced Defensive Pistol training class to practice my 2A rights, right? It was a chilly evening, about -2°, but it was nice and warm in the range.
We started with a cold drill on a target that I'd never seen. That logo is for Tier 1 Concealed. I've purchased some of their products.
This was a fun, timed, drill. Start at 10 yards, draw, put one shot in each of the squares on top (3" squares), then advance to the 5 yard line while putting 6 hits in the large middle section. Once you reach the 5 yard line, put one hit in each lower corner using strong hand only, then weak hand only.
I did pretty well except for my one handed shots. My time wasn't great, but respectable, middle of the pack. (Line breaks count!)
The next drill, a speed drill, used these targets they like to call "Troubleshooter".
Each target had a number assigned to it. From different distances, 5 to 10 yards, and facing different directions, we were given a number sequence then an "UP!" command at which time we might have to pivot, then shoot the targets in that sequence. I had a little trouble with those lower circles. You can see a few hits on the lower margin. Oops.
This is the first time I've used my optic pistol in a training class. Occasionally I'd have a little trouble finding the dot. It got better as the class progressed. It's time for our instructors to swap targets for the next sequence.
You've seen these anatomy targets. I like them. They are high contrast and easy for these old eyes to see.
This was a pretty simple speed drill. From different distances, 5 to 10 yards, we'd basically do a mag dump. We'd start at a moderate pace, about 1 shot per second, and increase that until we were shooting as fast as we could, riding the reset.
After three mag dumps my target looked like this. I had a few flyers but not horrible.
A couple other students may have had fewer flyers, but I had more big ragged holes.
It's time for another target change for another scenario. This next workout was a fun one.
We ran this scenario in both directions. We were to assess the threats. All targets were hostile bad guys. The idea was to stop the bad guys while utilizing the (hard) cover. We had to move from one side to the other while engaging the targets on the move and while behind cover.
The approach, the order, use of cover, etc, was all up to the individual student. Then for a minute we'd discuss the good and bad points of the drill. It was quite fun and interesting.
The last drill was what we call the "Fletcher's Drill", a timed course of action for which we get badges and coins.
It's almost like a double "Failure To Stop" drill. From 5 yards, we use two magazines with 5 rounds each. At the beep, the left target gets three to the chest and two to the head. Reload. Right target gets three to the chest and two to the head. (Or you could go right to left.) We had to remember to "get off the X" on the draw and on the reload, then search-and-assess at the end. This was a timed drill. There are four levels of proficiency, 13 seconds, 10 seconds, and 8 seconds, get patches, 7 seconds or less gets a coin. You might remember that the last time I ran this drill I qualified for the Red patch. Even though my one miss cost me a one second penalty, it was still under 13 seconds.
Tonight I ran it in 9.47 seconds, clean, and qualified for the white (Intermediate) patch. I was quite pleased with myself. With a little more practice on this optic pistol I just might be able to hit the broad side of a barn. My range does offer an optics class so maybe I'll take them up on it. Every little bit helps. Besides, you know me, I love to practice!
Thanks for coming along this evening. Blessings to all.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
