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Range Drill Book V3-2

This document is a comprehensive range training guide developed for the tactical community, focusing on dynamic shooting drills and performance improvement. It highlights the importance of structured training, warm-ups, and the use of objective scoring methods like Hit Factor to enhance shooting skills. The guide includes various drills, testing sheets, and a build-your-own range day guide to facilitate effective training sessions.
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Range Drill Book V3-2

This document is a comprehensive range training guide developed for the tactical community, focusing on dynamic shooting drills and performance improvement. It highlights the importance of structured training, warm-ups, and the use of objective scoring methods like Hit Factor to enhance shooting skills. The guide includes various drills, testing sheets, and a build-your-own range day guide to facilitate effective training sessions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 — Introduction
6 — Concepts
7 — Implementation
8 — What Should You Focus On?
9 — Dynamic Warm-Ups
11 — Ready Position
13 — Decelerations
- Foundational Movements
- Lateral Walk Engage
- Merengue
17 — Advanced Decelerations
- Sprint w/ Multiple Threat
- Shuffle/Crossover + Engage
- Shuffle/Crossover to Sprint + Engage
- Lateral Walk to Lateral Sprint
- Retreat + Engage

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
23 — Change of Direction
- Short/Long COD
- L-Drill
- Forward Sprint + Lateral Walk
- Forward Walk + Lateral Sprint
- Checkmark Drill
- W-Drill
- W-Throttle Control
- M-Drill
- Bolt
- Triangle
- V-Drill
- Cone Alley
37 — Advanced Testing Drills
- 51-Rifle
- 51-Pistol
- Deep Speed
- Lateral Progression
- T1 Drill
- Flying V
- Turn & Burn
45 — T-Drill Challenge
47 — Testing Sheets
51 — Build-Your-Own Range Day Guide
54 — Conclusion

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Introduction
This range book was created from years of experience working with, and in, the
tactical community. In addition, the team who developed this book brings in a human
performance focus, with the purpose of targeting a research-backed need in the
tactical community, whether you’re a practical shooter, law enforcement, SWAT
officer, military, SOF, or citizen who carries.

Over the past few years, we developed a course focused on dynamic shooting and
surveyed over 400 SWAT officers from full-time, part-time, local, state, and federal
special operations units. From this data, we found that 82% (347 of the 421 officers)
said that their unit spends less than 50% of their range day shooting dynamic drills
(dynamic = moving and shooting, or moving to different positions and then shooting).
While 79% (332 of the 421 officers) said less than 50% of their marksmanship
qualifications had dynamic components.

The reason these statistics are important is that the large majority of shootings are
dynamic in nature, whether you’re shooting a stage in a match, whether you’re
exiting the vehicle and assaulting through the objective, or defending yourself or your
family. While collecting data on the law enforcement community, we identified a need
we wanted to address. As this concept grew, so did our reach, and to date, we have
trained shooters from all the above categories.

When we developed this book, we identified a need, but we also found that outside
of lacking the confidence to build a dynamic progression, we saw another need to
simplify a range day and highlight the intentionality of training. We have all had those
range days where you go to the range with 250-500 rounds and you just shoot to
shoot, without a specific "this is what I will get better at today". Is this a wasted day? I
would argue "no", but could we be more efficient with our limited time? Absolutely.

Lastly, after every class, we were being asked "Hey can you send us a list of drills?",
or attendees were trying to film every drill and were missing coaching points. Hence,
the Range Book was created. This is the third version of possible versions to come
in the future, which will bring specific drills, par times, and coaching points from
subject matter experts in the field.

Truly, thank you for your support, we have a desire to make a difference in the
tactical community and hope this book is the beginning of many other opportunities.

Stay safe, and we hope to see you on the range.

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Concepts
Targets
One of the common questions we get for our drills is which target we use and how we
recommend scoring. This is a more detailed answer in that not everyone has the same
target, and it also depends on what/how you are training. We generally use a USPSA
cardboard silhouette target that has A/C/D zones for scoring. This allows us to calculate the
Hit Factor (we will talk about in the next section) to have an objective measure during each
drill. That said, whatever you choose to use we recommend you be consistent with what
you have so you can score it and track your progress.

When using any target, and looking at what you are training, there are times for increased
accuracy and times for faster speeds. The goal is to ideally maximize both, but to get better
we need to isolate one over the other throughout training, at different times. Additionally, as
you train movement, you want to also modify the intensity of that movement to throttle
acceptable scoring on the target. What that means is that if you run 100% max effort and
shoot a 25% acceptable scoring, but run 10% effort and shoot a 90% acceptable scoring,
we need to learn to train both of those so you can run with higher intensity and get higher
acceptable scoring. A good and consistent target will allow you to objectively track this
performance, along with our range book in the consistent setup of our drills, along with our
guided times/scores we posted using Hit Factor.

Hit Factor
Hit Factor is a scoring formula developed by competition shooters to assess time and
accuracy together to give an objective score, on a specific target. This is important because
we no longer look at “Well Bill shot center bullseye in 10 seconds but Bobby hit the 5 ring in
5 seconds, would you rather shoot faster or more accurately”, we now have an objective
measure to compare the two within the same course of fire. In the advanced drills when we
post objective scores from our team, you will see Hit Factor scores posted.

Hit Factor scoring formula is points divided by total time. Each zone has a scoring attached
on a USPSA cardboard target with the following: A=5, C=3, D=1, Miss=-10. An example is
5 bullets shot on a target in 2 seconds, with 3 A’s, 1 C, 1 D. The HF points would be:

A: 3 hit x 5 points = 15
C: 1 hit x 3 points = 3
D: 1 hit x 1 point = 1
Total: 15+3+1=19

Now that we have points, the formula to calculate HF is points divided by time. In the above
example, it would look at such:

19 point ÷ 2 seconds = 9.5 HF score

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Implementation
As you begin going through the book, you will see our "testing" which
further in the book will have "pre-test" and "post-tests" sheets to record
scores. One of the lessons we learned early on was that if you aren't
collecting data on your training, then you won't be as effective. The
question of "Is this training actually working/helping me" won't be
answered. Therefore, we added a pre/post-test, to establish a baseline but
then be able to train over a certain period, and then reassess.

In this book, we have par times with different skill sets to give the shooter
a stepping-off point. We highly encourage you to do these tests "correctly"
and the same each time, even if you modify them, so you can get an
accurate representation of the drill.

These tests were specifically chosen to assess directions utilized


frequently during dynamic situations. For example, when you think of
Close Quarters Battle (CQB), competitions, officer-involved shootings, or
any engagement with a firearm, they are comprised of linear movements
to gain/lose depth to get to a more advantageous position on a threat in a
known or unknown area. Therefore once you have a baseline, you can
then progress through the training and will see an improvement in your
dynamic shooting ability.

NOTE:
Every drill comes with a clickable link in the title that will take
you to a YouTube demo video.
There is also a QR code available should you choose to print the
book out.

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What Should You Focus On?
As mentioned in both the target and Hit Factor scoring sessions, there is a time
and place to focus on different variables, whether that be speed of shooting, accuracy, or
intensity of movement. This book was formed to build intentionality in training and therefore
with our newest version, we wanted to articulate why this is important.

When we teach our class, commonly people want to go run our drills and know our times,
but in that moment they move terribly and try to make up for the lost time by shooting
faster, which generally ends up with lower acceptable scoring. They will keep up this
method without changing variables, and eventually get frustrated and reach out. On the flip
side, we have others who run our drills, they move super slow and carefully, but “bullseye”
every drill and never get close to our Hit Factor scores. This group typically gives the whole
“accuracy matters” pitch.

The uniqueness of this range book is that there are no static drills. Many people have
figured out that shooting fast is needed at times, while at other times shooting accuracy is
important, but ideally having both is the key. Some have figured out that to get good at
both, you must train them independently. If you want a sub 1-second draw but when you
train you always shoot a “bullseye” in 1.5 seconds…..you won’t ever get a sub 1-second
draw. Instead, you may have to go a .75-second draw and miss the target, .85 second
barely on paper, .95 inside scoring, and continue that progression until you can get
acceptable scoring in sub 1 second. Point being is that speed matters, and there is a time
to train it. However, if all you do is train speed with unsatisfactory accuracy, and can’t
throttle down to make a low percentage shot under control, it shows you haven’t trained the
fundamentals needed to perform that accuracy on demand.

As you go through this book you will see early on we don’t have times, versus later in the
book we show Hit Factor scoring. One reason we do this is so that early on you focus on
the movement of the drill, and less about the level of accuracy. Notice I said LEVEL of
accuracy, meaning we don’t want you throwing the rounds over the berm, but we want you
to get comfortable with the movement, progress into more aggressive with movement, and
then implement the shooting into the movement. Here is where accuracy levels will need to
be adjusted based on the training. We also don’t use Hit Factor because we aren’t trying to
compete, we just want you to focus on good movement and then refining it so you can
perform the more advanced drills later in the book. Lastly, I want to provide you with a
quantitative measure of movement intensity. RPE is the Rate of Perceived Exertion. This is
how difficult or how intense the activity was that you just performed. For example, sitting on
the couch may be a 0, whereas running a marathon may be a 10, and jogging 400m may
be a 5. This gives a score, relative to you, on how much intensity/effort you are putting into
the drill. When you run these drills, you can quantify “I just ran a 7/10 effort in 1 sec on that
drill and got 90% scoring, whereas earlier I ran 10/10 in .75 sec and got 50% scoring”. The
reason this is important is that sometimes just looking at time alone doesn’t account for the
shooting part. Meaning, someone may be able to sprint 10 yds in 1 second, but then it
takes one person .5 sec to shoot and another person .25 sec to shoot. Therefore to be
more objective, we recommend RPE be another variable used when training intensity.

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Dynamic Warm-Ups
To express your ability and bring out the best performance possible in each session, it is highly
recommended to perform some fort of a warm-up prior to beginning the training,

Before every movement section at each course, we perform our standard Dynamic Warm-Up.
Each warm-up should move through a “Crawl-Walk-Run” progression—Meaning, it starts easy and
gradually progresses into more ballistic/aggressive movements until you are ready to perform the
training for the day.

The main purpose of the warm-up is to prepare the athlete mentally and physically for the training
session by 1) increasing blood flow to the muscles used and 2) activating the sympathetic nervous
system.

This warm-up works through the “4 Phases” of activity preparation:


1. Thermogenic (Crawl)
2. Mobility (Walk)
3. Muscle Activation (Run)
4. CNS Activation (Run)

The thermogenic phase is essentially a short time to “get the blood flowing”. It’s a shake out that is
gentle getting you moving before getting into the more demanding parts of the warm-up.

The mobility phase is where we start to increase range of motion in the lower body and areas we
plan to use primarily in the session. These are low-intensity—we’re don’t want to show off how
muscle range of motion we have and risk straining something.

Next is the muscle activation. This is where we really starting getting the muscles fired up and
ready to move. The drills get more dynamic and significantly increase in speed compared to the
mobility portion.

Finally, we finish off with the CNS (Central Nervous System) activation. This is intended to help
improve performance by ensuring a better brain-muscle connection. This aids in balance, control,
and overall efficiency of movements. Examples of this are: Hops, Jumps, Throws, or Ballistic
movements all done at low weight and high intensity.

Each exercise and warm-up should be performed with good intent and focus. If you have a lazy
warm-up, then that is sure to translate to a lazy range day.

Disclaimer: You should be breathing heavy and slightly tired from this—this means you’re ready.

The next page will show various combinations of movements and drills for a Dynamic Warm-Up.

Feel free to rotate through different ones each range day, or find one you like and stick with that.

Stay Safe and Get After It.

- Aaron Dugger
Director of Performance

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DYNAMIC WARM-UPS
DYNAMIC WARM-UP 1: DYNAMIC WARM-UP 2:
• Lateral Skips x20yds Ea. • FWD Skip (Easy) x15yds
• Walking Knee Hug x10yds • BWD Skip (Easy) x15yds
• Walking Quad Stretch + Reach x10yds • Lateral Jumping Jacks x10yds each way
• Ankle Tugs x10yds • Walking Knee Hugs x10yds
• Scoops x10yds • Walking Quad Stretch + Reach x10yds
• Lateral Skips x10yds Each • Ankle Tugs x10yds
• A-Skip x10yds • Scoops x10yds
• Up and Outs x10yds • A-Skips x10yds
• Straight Leg Skips x10yds • Reverse Butt Kicks x10yds
• Reverse Butt Kicks x10yds • Up and Outs x10yds
• Lateral Side Step + Shuffle x5yds/5yds Each Way • Straight Leg Skip x10yds
• A-Run x10yds • High Knee Carioca x10yds each way

DYNAMIC WARM-UP 3: DYNAMIC WARM-UP 4:


• Skip (Easy) x15yds • Lateral Skips x20yds Ea.
• Backwards Skip (Easy) x15yds • Walking Knee Hugs x10yds
• Walking Knee Hugs x10yds • Walking Quad Stretch + Reach x10yds
• Walking Quad Stretch + Reach x10yds • Ankle Tugs x10yds
• Ankle Tugs x10yds • Scoops x10yds
• Scoops x10yds • Lateral Lunge + Slide x10yds
• A-Skips x10yds • Lateral Skips x10yds ea.
• Butt Kicks x10yds • Butt Kicks x10yds ea. (FWD+BWD)
• Up and Outs x10yds • Straight Leg Walks x10yds
• Straight Leg Walk x10yds • Straight Leg Skips x10yds
• High Knee Carioca 2x10yds • Up and Outs x10yds
• Straight Leg Skips 2x10yds • A-Skips x10yds

DYNAMIC WARM-UP 5: DYNAMIC WARM-UP 6:


• Jumping Jacks x10 2 Sets

• Push-Ups x10 • High Knees x:15

• Mountain Climbers x20 • Drop Squats x10

• Burpees x10 • Pogo Hops x:15

• A-Skip x10yds • Lateral Lunges x5ea

• Reaching RDLs x10yds • Jumping Jacks x15

• Side Shuffle to Groin Stretch x10yds • Mountain Climbers x30

• High Knees x10yds


• High Knee Carioca x10yds

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The Ready Position

The Ready Position is the stance typically understood as the “athletic position” or the
“fighter’s stance”.
This is the position that all athletic movement begins from & (most of the time) ends.
It is critical that one learns this foundational position in order to be more efficient.

The position is as follows:


• Hips Back
• Knees Bent
• Set non-Dominant foot slightly forward with toes at the in-step of the opposite foot
• Knee Caps in-line with Feet
• Chest Up
• Back Flat
• Head up and focused on the target
• Arms with weapon presented

Athletic Position Fighter Stance

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Foundational Movements

Objective: Description:
Understanding the mechanics of deceleration is • Begin with Firearm at the Low-Ready
the foundation for the ability to change direction • Sprint toward the cone
(agility). For application, the ability to stop
efficiently and under control, allows the shooter to • Chop the feet and drop the hips to
more effectively respond to a threat. decelerate as quickly as possible
• Raise the weapon and Engage the Target

Equipment:
• 1 Cones Points of Performance:
• 1 Target • Eyes on deceleration point (1-2 yds before
the final position, depending speed)
• Barrels/Barricades (Optional)
• Chop the feet and sink the hips
• Strong/controlled stop into the Ready
Set-Up: position, with shoulders/chest squared to
• One cone @ 5yds, another @15yds the target

• Target is 5yds from the 1st cone

Forward Lateral

5YDS
5YDS

10YDS

10YDS

Diagonal (FWD) Diagonal (BWD)

5YDS 5YDS

10YDS 10YDS

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Lateral Walk + Engage

Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to work on engaging • Begin in Low Ready
a target during a controlled lateral movement. • Lateral Walk 5-7yds while engaging the
Application would be engaging an immediate target (3-5 Rounds)
target during a dynamic movement while the
shooter is moving.
Points of Performance:
Equipment: • Walk in a “half-ready position” - i.e. knees
bent, hips slightly lower than a walk in the
• 2 Cones
park
• 1 Target
• Can slightly turn the foot out on the leg
closest to the target in order to increase
rotational range of motion
Set-Up:
• 2 Cones 5-7yds apart
• Target is set 10yds from the 2nd Cone

10YDS 10YDS

1 2 2 1

5-7YDS 5-7YDS

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Merengue

Objective: Description:
This drill increases the shooter’s ability to • Standing at the side cone, begin either
rotate and move their hips to reposition without Holstered or in Low-Ready
transitioning sights off of the target. • Move laterally to the second cone while
Movement needed to be effective in a dynamic engaging the target (4 Rounds)
movement environment.
• As your rotation becomes restricted,
transition by flipping the hips and walk
Equipment: backwards, continuing to move towards the
second cone while engaging the target
• 3 Cones
(4 Rounds)
• 2 Targets
• Rifle or Pistol
Points of Performance:
• Maintain a good shoulder level as you move
Set-Up: and transition through the drill
• Set 2 Cones in a line, 10yds Apart
• Set 1 Target 5yds away from the 2 Cones,
in the center (the 5yd mark)

5YDS 5YDS

10YDS 10YDS

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Sprint w/ Multiple Threats

Objective: Description:
Understanding the mechanics of deceleration is • Begin with Firearm at the Low-Ready
the foundation for the ability to change direction • Sprint forward to the first cone
(agility). For application, the ability to stop
efficiently and under control, allows the shooter • At each line/cone, decelerate and
to more effectively respond to a threat/target. engage the target

Equipment: Points of Performance:


• 5-8 Cones • Eyes on deceleration point (1-2 yds before
the final position, depending speed)
• 1 Target
• Maintain the ready position when shooting to
better get in and out of firing positions
Set-Up:
• Set 1 cone @5yds from the Target
• Set 1 cone every 10yds for 30-50yds in a
straight-line from the Target
• Variation: Can vary the distances between
the cones

5YDS

10YDS

10YDS

30-50YDS

10YDS

10YDS

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Shuffle/Crossover + Engage

Objective: Description:
Understanding mechanics of lateral shuffle/ • Lateral Shuffle/Crossover: Start at the far cone,
crossover increases the ability to keep the shuffle/crossover to the next cone, engage the
shoulders square to the target, but quickly and Target—firing 1 round.
powerfully move laterally for short distances, • Shuffle-Engage-Shuffle/Crossover-Engage-
while then transitioning to sprinting. For Crossover: Shuffle/Crossover 5yds to the
application, the ability to move fast and middle cone, engage the middle target
powerfully in a lateral direction while keeping (1 round), Shuffle/Crossover 5yds, then engage
eyes on a threat/target.
the outside target (1 round)

Equipment: Points of Performance:


• 2-3 Cones • Push/pull between inside/outside leg
• 1-2 Targets • High knee drive in the crossover step
• Barrels/Barricades (Optional) • Quick/powerful lateral steps, without too wide
of a base

Set-Up:
• Target is 5yds from the cones
• Set 2-3 cones in a Straight Line—spread out
anywhere from 3 to 10yds (see Drill Layouts)

Shuffle/Crossover Transition-Engage x2

5YDS 5YDS

3-5YDS 5YDS 5YDS

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Shuffle/Crossover to Sprint + Engage

Objective: Description:
Understanding mechanics of lateral shuffle/ • Begin either from the Holster or the Low Ready
crossover increases the ability to keep the
• Fire 1 Round At the First Target
shoulder square to the target, but quickly and
powerfully move laterally for short distances, • Shuffle/Crossover 1-2 steps
while then transitioning to sprinting. For • Engage the 2nd target,
application, the ability to move fast and
• Transition into a sprint, decelerate, and face
powerfully in a lateral direction while keeping
downrange,
eyes on a threat/target.
• Engage the 3rd target—firing 1 round

Equipment:
Points of Performance:
• 3 Cones
• Push/pull between inside/outside leg
• 3 Targets
• High knee drive in the crossover step
• Quick/powerful lateral steps, without too
Set-Up: wide of a base
• Cones in a Straight Line—spread out
anywhere from 3 to 10yds (see Drill Layouts)
• The 1st Two Targets 3yds apart and the 3rd
target 7yds from the 2nd target.

Shuffle to Sprint Crossover to Sprint


3YDS 3YDS

5YDS 5YDS

Shuffle Sprint Crossover Sprint


3YDS 7YDS 3YDS 7YDS

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Lateral Walk to Lateral Sprint

Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to work on engaging • Begin in Low Ready
a target during a controlled lateral movement, • Lateral Walk 3yds while engaging Target 1
while being able to sprint to a position with (3-5 Rounds)
speed and accuracy. Application would be
needing to engage a target with precise bullet • Sprint 7yds to next spot, decelerate and Face
placement, and then quickly getting to a down-range
secondary point for a follow on engagement. • Engage Target 2 (1 Round)

Equipment: Points of Performance:


• 3 Cones • Walk in a “half-ready position” - i.e. knees
• 2 Targets bent, hips slightly lowered
• Decelerate by chopping the feet and lowering
the hips
Set-Up:
• Set 2 targets 7-10yds apart
• Set a cone 7-10yds from the 1st Target
• Set a 2nd cone 3yds from 1st/middle cone
• Set a 3rd cone 7-10yds from the middle
cone and 7-10yds from the second target

2 1 2 1

7-10YDS 7-10YDS

7-10YDS 3YDS 3YDS 7-10YDS

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Retreat + Engage

Objective: Description:
This drill teaches the shooter how to get • Begin with Gun Holstered and facing
distance, or quickly pursue a threat, while then up-range
quickly turning to engage a target. Although
• At the beep, sprint up-range to the cone
practically, this isn't ideal, the ability to spin
quickly and acquire a target is a skill that will • Decelerate, turn to face back downrange
enhance the shooter's reaction time. • Draw and Engage the Target (1 Round)

Equipment: Points of Performance:


• 2 Cones
• Practice turning and rotating both directions
• 1 Target
• Drive the elbow when rotating back
down range

Set-Up:
• One Cone 5yds from the Target
• Second cone at a distance of Shooters
choice (Recommended 10yds to Start)

Special Notes:
5YDS
• Typically shooters are faster to
the dominant side, but support
side offers a free hand to get
distance from a threat (if the
threat is close).
10YDS
• Be sure to understand the “why”
behind turning each way and
how it can apply (figure out
which way works best for you)

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23
Short/Long COD

Objective: Description:
Progress from a short quick movement, with the • Begin in Low Ready, Standing at the Middle
ability to change direction to a longer cone
movement. Application may be moving from a • Explosively move laterally to the short-side
short room to a long hallway during CQB or and engage Target 1 (1 Round)
moving from one shooting position and quickly
in the opposite direction to another. • Drive out in the opposite direction to the
far cone.
• Decelerate and face down-range
Equipment:
• Engage Target 2 (1 Round)
• 3 Cones
• 2 Targets
Points of Performance:
• Strong/powerful movement into position to
Set-Up: COD into a turn and sprint
• Set 2 Cones 3yds apart • Chop the feet and sink the hips
• Place a 3rd cone 7-10yds from the “Middle • Strong/controlled stop into an athletic/fighting
cone” position, with shoulders/chest squared to the
• Set Targets set 10yds away from the target
outside cones

1 2 1 2

10YDS 10YDS

3YDS 7-10YDS 7-10YDS 3YDS

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L-Drill
Objective: Description:
This drill increases the shooter’s athleticism and • Begin with Firearm at the Low Ready
movement needed to be effective in a dynamic • Begin at the Single cone
environment. Application, would be performing
a dynamic movement that requires a forward • Sprint to the middle cone, Decelerate, and
movement and then quickly needing to change directions to sprint laterally 5yds
transition laterally. • Engage the Target directly in front of the cone
(1 Round)
Equipment:
• 4 Cones
• 3 Targets
Points of Performance:
• Explode out of shooting positions
Set-Up:
• Good footwork and lowering hips in/out of the
• Set 3 Targets in a Straight line, each 5-7yds cut
apart from each other.
• Weapon position to increase arm movement/
• Set 3 Cones up-range from and in-line with speed, as well as quicker target acquisition
the Targets—(See Diagram Below)
- 7yds Up-Range for the Left Diagram
- 15yds Up-Range for the Right Diagram
• Set a 4th cone 10yds up-range from the
center cone (Left Diagram) OR 10yds
downrange (Right Diagram)

7YDS 5YDS

10YDS 10YDS

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Forward Sprint + Lateral Walk
Objective: Description:
This drill will be a combination of shooting-and- • Begin in Low-Ready
moving then shooting-on-the-move. Throttle • Sprint to the 2nd cone
control both visually and physically is critical.
Application could be working from in the open • Decelerate and engage Target 1, then walk
while moving laterally to a second position be laterally and engage 2nd target as you walk
it cover or shooting position.

Points of Performance:
Equipment: • Drop the hips and chop the feet to
• 3 Cones decelerate
• 2 Targets • Maintain a steady dot by keeping the knees
bent and hips slightly lower as you walk.

Set-Up:
• Set 2 Targets Up 5-10yds apart
• Set 2 Cones parallel to the targets, 5-10yds
apart and 10yds from the Targets
• Place a 3rd cone in line with either the left
or right cone and 5yds up-range (see
diagram)

5-10YDS 5-10YDS

1 2 2 1

10YDS 10YDS

5YDS 5YDS

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Forward Walk + Lateral Sprint
Objective: Description:
This drill will be a combination of shooting-on • Begin in Low-Ready
-the-move then shooting-and-moving. • Present out and Walk to the 2nd cone
Throttle control both visually and physically is
critical. Application could be working from in • Fire 3-5 rounds on target 1 as you walk
the open while moving laterally to a second forward
position be it cover or shooting position. • Stick and Sprint out to the 3rd cone.
• Decelerate and face back downrange,
Equipment: present out and engage Target 2

• 3 Cones
• 2 Targets Points of Performance:
• Drop the hips and chop the feet to
decelerate.
Set-Up:
• Work to be “sooner” rather than “faster”
• Set 2 Targets Up 5-10yds aparts
• Maintain a steady dot by keeping the knees
• Set 2 Cones parallel to the targets, 5- bent and hips slightly lower as you walk.
10yds apart and 10yds from the Targets
• Place a 3rd cone in line with either the left
or right cone, 5yds up-range
(see diagram)

5-10YDS 5-10YDS

11 2 2 2 1
2 1

10YDS 10YDS
10YDS 10YDS

5YDS 5YDS
5YDS 5YDS

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Checkmark Drill
Objective: Description:
This drill challenges the shooter's ability to • Begin in the Low Ready Starting at the furthest
quickly, and accurately, move a short distance cone from Target 1.
laterally, then change direction and move in a • Shuffle or Crossover laterally to the 2nd cone
diagonal direction while engaging a target.
• Option to Engage Target 2 Here
• Sprint diagonally down to the 3rd cone
Equipment:
• Decelerate and Present out, then Engage
• 3 Cones Target 1
• 2 Targets

Points of Performance:
Set-Up: • Chop the feet and Drop the hips to
• Set 2 Targets up, 5yds apart decelerate

• Place 1 cone 10yds from the 1st Target • Keep your transition steps short and explosive
to increase speed in/out of the cut
• Place 2 more cones 5yds up-range from
the 1st cone and parallel to the targets,
5yds apart (see diagram).

5YDS 5YDS

1 2 1 2

10YDS 10YDS

3 3
7YDS 7YDS

5YDS 5YDS

1 2 2 1

5YDS 5YDS
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W-Drill

Objective: Description:
The W-Drill is used to assess the shooter’s • Begin with Gun Holstered
ability to move with speed and accuracy in a
diagonal direction. • Begin at the cone in-line with Target 1.
Draw and engage Target 1 (1 Round)
• Sprint 45 to cone 2, decelerate engage Target
Equipment:
2 (1 Round)
• 5 Cones
• Sprint 45 to cone 3 and engage Target 2
• 3 Targets (1 Round)
• Sprint 45 to cone 4 and engage Target 3
(1 Round)
Set-Up:
• Sprint 45 to cone 5 and engage Target 3
• Set up 3 Targets, each 5-7yds apart. (1 Round)
• Set 5 cones in a “W” Shape
- 3 Cones 10yds from the Targets and
5yds apart. Points of Performance:
- 2 Cones 15yds from the Targets and • Strong push-off at a 45 without a “false step”
5yds apart • Controlled deceleration into new position with
powerful exit
• Focus on good footwork when entering &
exiting

1 2 3 2 2 1

5-7YDS 5-7YDS
10YDS 10YDS

1 3 5 5 3 1

5-7YDS 5-7YDS
2 4 4 2

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W-Throttle Control
Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to incorporate • Begin from the Holster
diagonal movements while being able to • Starting at the cone in-line with Target 1, Draw
physically apply "throttle control". Application and engage Target 1 (Firing 1 Round)
would be transitioning between high speed
movement and slower, more methodical • Sprint back at 45 to cone 2, pivot and face down
movements. -range, then engage Target 2 (Firing 1 Round)
• Walk down 45 to cone 3 while engaging target 2
(Firing 3 Rounds)
Equipment:
• After arriving at cone 3, retreat 45 to cone 4,
• 5 Cones decelerate, pivot, and face down-range
• 3 Targets • Engage Target 3 (Fire 1 Round)
• Walk forward 45 while engaging Target 3 (3
Rounds)
Set-Up:
• Set up 3 Targets, each 5-7yds apart.
• Set 5 cones in a “W” Shape Points of Performance:
- 3 Cones 10yds from the Targets and • Strong diagonal COD footwork and body
5yds apart. positioning

- 2 Cones 15yds from the Targets and • Good sight picture/alignment for speed/
5yds apart accuracy targets, visual throttle control
• Keep eyes to the point you are running to when
“retreating” or running back at an
angle to prevent tripping

1 2 3

5-7YDS
10YDS

1 3 5

5-7YDS
2 4

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M-Drill
Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to work on engaging • Begin with in the Low-Ready - Starting at the
a target during a controlled dynamic movement back cone
while aggressing and regressing. Application • Draw and shoot Target 1
would be engaging an immediate target while
on the move. • Walk towards the 2nd cone and
Engage Target 2 (3 Rounds)
• Transition to Face Target 1 and begin
Equipment: backing up towards the 3rd cone while
• 5 Cones engaging target 1 (3 Rounds)

• 3 Targets • Transition to Face Target 3 and walk towards


the 4th cone while engaging the Target 3 (3
• Rifle or Pistol
Rounds)
• Transition to Face Target 2 and begin
Set-Up: backing up towards the 3rd cone while
engaging target 1 (3 Rounds)
• Set up 3 Targets, each 5yds apart.
• Set 5 cones in a “M” Shape
- 2 Cones 7yds from the Targets and 5yds Points of Performance:
apart. • Maintain a good, balanced position while
- 3 Cones 12yds from the Targets and moving.
5yds apart

1 2 3

5YDS
7YDS

2 4

5YDS

1 3 5

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M-Throttle Control
Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to incorporate • Begin from the Holster
diagonal movements while being able to • Starting at the cone in-line with Target 1, Draw
physically apply "throttle control". Application and engage Target 1 (Firing 1 Round)
would be transitioning between slow and
methodical movements to higher, more • Walk down at 45 to cone 2 while engaging
intense speeds. target 2 (3 Rounds)
• Stick and sprint back to the 3rd cone.

Equipment: • Engage Target 2 with 1-2 Rounds.


• Transition to Target 3 and walk down to the 4th
• 5 Cones
cone engage the target with 3 Rounds.
• 3 Targets
• Stick and Sprint back to the final cone and
Engage Target 3 (Fire 1 Round)
Set-Up:
• Set up 3 Targets, each 5-7yds apart. Points of Performance:
• Set 5 cones in a “M” Shape • Strong diagonal COD footwork and body
- 2 Cones 10yds from the Targets and 5- positioning
7yds apart. • Good sight picture/alignment for speed/
- 3 Cones 15yds from the Targets and 5- accuracy targets, visual throttle control
7yds apart • Keep eyes to the point you are running to when
“retreating” or running back at an
angle to prevent tripping

1 2 3

5-7YDS
10YDS

2 4

5-7YDS

1 3 5

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Bolt
Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to bring a • Begin Holstered at the Front cone
combination of directions to challenge the (facing up-range)
shooter’s agility, speed, and power when
• Sprint straight back to the 2nd cone, spin and
entering and exiting shooting positions. When
face back downrange.
bringing in Variation #2, it will challenge the
shooter's ability to throttle control their speed • Draw and engage Target 1 (2 rounds)
as moving through a course of fire. • Sprint to cone 3 and engage Target 2
(2 rounds)

Equipment: • Retreat back at an angle to cone 4 and engage


Target 1 (2 rounds)
• 4 Cones
• Variation: Add a Lateral Walk between cones 2
• 2 Targets and 3 instead of sprinting.

Set-Up: Points of Performance:


• Set up 2 Targets 5-7yds apart • Stay focused and aware of your body’s
• Set the 1st cone up 7yds from Target 1 location throughout the drill

• Set 2nd cone 5yds up-range from cone 1 • Maintain good muzzle awareness as you move

• Set 3rd cone 5yds left/right of the 2nd


• Set the 4th cone 10yds directly up-range
from the 2nd cone

1 2 2 1

5-7YDS 5YDS
7YDS 7YDS
1 1

5YDS 5YDS
3 3
5-7YDS 5YDS
2 2

10YDS 10YDS

4 4

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Triangle
Objective: Description:
The purpose of this drill is to incorporate • Begin in Low-Ready and at the Back cone
diagonal and lateral changes of direction, while • Sprint down and to the right to the 1st cone,
also forcing changes of speed and ability to engage Target 1 (1 Round)
"throttle control". This will enhance the
shooter’s ability to change direction and • Transition eyes and weapon to Target 2 and
control speed. walk laterally to the left while engaging the
target (3-4 Rounds)
• Retreat back and to the right to the back cone
Equipment:
• Decelerate and spin to face back downrange
• 2 Cones to engage Target 1 (1 Round)
• 2 Targets

Points of Performance:
Set-Up: • Maintain a ready position at each stop and
• Set up 2 Targets 5-7yds apart. through the lateral walk to enhance speed in
transitions
• Set up 2 Cones 10yds up-range and in-line
with the 2 targets. • Maintain good muzzle awareness as you
move
• Place a 3rd cone 5-7yds up-range from the
1st 2 cones directly in the middle to create
a Triangle (see diagram)

2 1 1 2

5-7YDS 10YDS 5YDS


10YDS

5YDS 5YDS

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V-Drill
Objective: Description:
This drill brings together diagonal COD both • Begin with the Rifle in Low-Ready at Cone #1
aggressing and regressing, difficult shots, and • Engage the Target with 5 Rounds to the Body
a high level of throttle control.
• Moving back to the Far cone and engage the
target with 1 Round to the Head
Equipment: • Sprint down to Cone #3 and engage the target
• 3 Cones with 5 Rounds to the Body

• 1 Target
• Rifle or Pistol Points of Performance:
• Focus on good drive steps and
decelerations as you transition from cone to
Set-Up: cone.
• Set a Single Target Up • Maintain good muzzle awareness as you move
• Place 2 cones or barrels 10yds up-range
from the Target, using the target as the
middle point.
• Place another cone/barrel 20yds up-range
from the target.

Optional Variations:
• Weapon Transition between
10YDS
Cones 2 and 3
• Shooting on the move between
Cones 2 and 3
1 3
• Headshots Only
• A-Zone/C-Steel Shots Only
(Speed-Focuses)
10YDS

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Cone Alley
Objective: Description:
This drill is a culminating drill bringing in linear • Begin in Low-Ready
movements that will challenge the shooter's • Begin at the cone furthest back
ability to move in forward, lateral, and diagonal
positions. Application would be moving to • Sprint forward and engage Target 1 (1
cover/position, or outside while bounding/ Round)
moving to different positions. • Lateral Walk and engage Target 2 on the
move (1-2 Rounds)

Equipment: • Sprint 45 back, decelerate, face


down-range, and engage Target 3 (1 Round)
• 5 Cones
• Sprint 45 forward, decelerate, and engage
• 4 Targets Target 4 (1 Round)

Set-Up: Points of Performance:


• Set 4 Targets Up, All 5-7yds Apart. • Focus is key in this drill
• Place the 1st cone 25yds up-range from • Chop the feet and lower the hips to efficiently
the 1st Target and 2nd cone 10yds up- decelerate
range from the 1st Target
• Stay in the “ready position” as you progress
• Place 3rd cone 5yds right of the 2nd cone through and change pace to increase speed
• Set the 4th cone 15yds up-range from the in your transitions in and out of CODs
3rd Target
• Set the 5th cone 10yds up-range, in-line
with the 4th Target

1 2 3 4

5-7YDS

10YDS 2 3 15YDS 5

15YDS
4

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51-Rifle
Objective: Description:
This drill brings together diagonal COD both • Begin with the Rifle in Low-Ready at Barrel #1
aggressing and regressing, weapon transition, • Engage the Target with 5 Rounds to the Body
and accuracy when quickly entering positions.
This brings together many opportunities for • Moving clockwise, Sprint back to Barrel #2
both tactical application and competitive and engage the target with 1 Round to the
settings. Head
• Sprint back to Barrel #3 and engage the target
with 5 Rounds to the Body
Equipment:
• Move to Barrel #4 and fire 1 Round to the
• 4 Barrels + 1 Target Head
• Rifle + Pistol • Sprint to Barrel #1 and Transition to your pistol
• Round Count Minimums on the move.

• Rifle = 12, Pistol = 6 • Engage with Pistol with 5 Rounds to the Body
and 1 Round to the Head.

Set-Up: Points of Performance:


• Focus on good drive steps and decelerations
• Target is set 10yds from the front barrel
as you transition from cone to cone.
• Barrels set in a diamond-shape with each
• Maintain good muzzle awareness while
cone 10yds apart from the one another.
moving backwards at an angle.

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK
Rifle: 6.00 HF
10YDS NOTES
- Head shots are counted only as either
A-Zone or Miss
1 - See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor

10YDS
4 2

10YDS

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51-Pistol
Objective: Description:
This drill brings together diagonal COD both • Begin from the Holster at Barrel #1
aggressing and regressing, weapon transition, • At the beep, Draw and engage the Target with
and accuracy when quickly entering positions. 5 Rounds to the Body
This brings together many opportunities for
both tactical application and competitive • Moving clockwise, Sprint back to Barrel #2
settings. and engage the target with 1 Round to the
Head
• Sprint back to Barrel #3 and engage the target
Equipment: with 5 Rounds to the Body
• 4 Barrels + 1 Target • Move to Barrel #4 and fire 1 Round to the
• Pistol + 2 Mags (12 in Mag #1, 6 in Mag #2) Head
• Move to Barrel #1, reloading on the move and
fire 5 Rounds to the Body and 1 Round to the
Set-Up: Head.
• Target is set 10yds from the front barrel Points of Performance:
• Barrels set in a diamond-shape with each • Focus on good drive steps and decelerations
cone 10yds apart from the one another. as you transition from cone to cone.
• Maintain good muzzle awareness while
moving backwards at an angle.

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK
Pistol: 6.00 HF
10YDS NOTES
- Head shots are counted only as either
A-Zone or Miss
1 - See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor

10YDS
4 2

10YDS

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Deep Speed
Objective: Description:
• This is a drill that challenges marksmanship • Begin in the Low Ready at the 10yd mark
with speed, distance, and during
movement. • At the beep, Fire 5 rounds on Target 1 in the
Equipment: Lower A-Zone
• Rifle • Record Time
- 2 Mags w/ 20 Rounds Each
• Repeat and Record Times for th 15, 25, and
• 2 Targets
50yd marks.
• 4 Cones or Barrels
• Change Mags after the rep at 50yds
Set-Up:
• Place 2 Targets 1-3 yards apart • Then, reset at the 50yd mark
• Place a cone or barrel at 10, 15, 25, and • At the beep, fire 5 rounds on Target 2 in the
50yds
lower A-Zone
Points of Performance:
• Sprint to the 25, Fire 5 Rounds (Target 2)
• You must have a good mount/connection to
the rifle for recoil management. • Sprint to the 15, Fire 5 Rounds (Target 2)

• Ability to move into and out of forward • Sprint to the 10, Fire 5 Rounds (Target 2)
positions while shooting sooner and good
recoil management. • Combine all 5 times for your total score.

1 2
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
10YDS Rifle: 3.00 HF

10YDS NOTES
- See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor

15YDS

25YDS

50YDS

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Lateral Progression
Objective: Description:
• This drill is built to focus on lateral • Begin in the holster and stand behind the cone
movement while working short, medium, • At the beep, draw and fire 1 round on Target 1
and longer movements all within the same
drill. • Transition to the second shooting position and
fire 2 rounds on the right side of the barricade
Equipment: (Target 2)
• Rifle or Pistol • Sprint/Transition to the outside edge of the far
• 10 Rounds set of barrels and fire 3 rounds on Target 3

• 3 Targets • Turn and Sprint Back to the start cone and fire
4 rounds on Target 1
• 4 Barrels or 2 Target Stands

Set-Up:
• Place 2 targets 4 yards apart and a 3rd
Points of Performance:
target 7yds from target 2 • Visual prioritization during movements to
• Place a cone down 7yds up-range from focus between direction of travel versus target
Target 1 focus.
• Place a barrel barricade 3yds from the start • Body positioning into/out of lateral movements
cone
at varying distances.
• Place another barrel barricade 7yds from
the first barricade

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Rifle: 5.00 HF
Pistol: 5.00 HF
1 2 3
NOTES
- See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor

7YDS 4YDS 7YDS

3YDS 7YDS

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T1 Drill (Tier 1 Concealed)
Objective: Description:
• This drill was designed to be ran from • Begin in the Holster (concealed or rig)
concealment. This is a more advanced drill • At the beep, draw and sprint forward to the
in that you are working with visual right side of the center set of barrels
barricades, multiple changes of direction, • Fire 2 rounds on Target 1
and multiple rounds which challenges recoil
• Transition left to the second set of barrels
management.
• Fire 2 rounds on Target 2 from the outside of
Equipment: the barrels
• Pistol (ideally from concealment) • Sprint to the opposite side to the outside of the
far set of barrels
• 6 Rounds
• Fire 2 rounds on Target 3
• 6 Barrels (or 3 Portable Target Stands)
• 3 Targets Points of Performance:
• Since you are working from concealment,
Set-Up: work on a good draw while on the move. This
• Place 2 Targets 3yds apart needs to be clean and trained during dry fire
practice.
• Place a 3rd Target 7yds to the right of the
second target • Multiple changes of direction, so body
positioning into/out of position is important.
• Place double stacked barrels or barricades
7yds up-range and directly over each of the • With visual barriers, make sure you work
targets getting the gun up sooner, with a good target
focus.
• Place a single cone 10yds up-range from
the center barricade.

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
2 1 3
Concealment: 3.75 HF
Rifle: 4.00 HF
Pistol: 4.00 HF

7YDS 3YDS 7YDS NOTES


- See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor

10YDS

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Flying V
Objective: Description:
• This is an advanced drill that challenges • Begin holstered and at the far right cone
multiple changes of direction, weapon • At the beep, draw and fire 3 rounds from a
manipulation, and throttle control. static position at Target 1 in the lower A-zone
• Open up and sprint back to the single barrel
and fire 2 rounds to the headbox of Target 1
Equipment: (neck line and up is acceptable)
• Pistol or Rifle • Perform a slide-lock reload on the move
• 2 Mags w/ 5 Rounds Each • When the gun is ready, fire 3 rounds on
Target 2 in the lower A-zone
• 2 Targets
• Transition to the left side of the barricade and
• 3 Barrels fire 2 round to the headbox of Target 2

Set-Up: Points of Performance:


• Set-up 2 targets 10yds apart • Ability to throttle between aggressive
• Place the starting cone 7yds up range and movement, and controlled movement during
5yds out to the right weapon manipulation.
• Place a single barrel 10yds up-range and • Ability to reload while on the move will allow
directly over the top of Target 1 for continuous movement between positions.
• Place a double stacked barrel or barricade • Ability to work at 45 degree angles with good
7yds up-range from Target 2 and 1 yard to movement mechanics.
the right (slight offset shown in diagram)

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK
Rifle: 6.00 HF
2 1 Pistol: 6.00 HF

10YDS NOTES
- Head shots are counted only as either
A-Zone or Miss
- See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor
7YDS

5YDS

3YDS

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Turn & Burn
Objective: Description:
• The purpose of this drill is to work on • Begin holstered over the start cone
retreating while engaging a target, while • At the beep, draw and retreat - firing 5 rounds
opening up to sprint and quickly get back on Target 1 (lower A-zone)
on target to engage a secondary target. • After the 5th round is fired, open up and sprint
back to the barricade
• Run to the opposite side of the barrels and fire
Equipment: 5 rounds on Target 2 (lower A-zone)
• Pistol or Rifle
• 10 Rounds Points of Performance:
• 2 Targets
• A good draw while retreating, while being able
• 2 Barrels to quickly fire 5 controlled rounds.
• Good movement going from the retreat to
opening up and running to the secondary
Set-Up: position.
• Focusing on quickly acquiring the second
• Set-Up 2 Targets 10yds apart target prior to the barricade at the second
• Place a cone 7yds up-range from Target 1 position.

• Place a double stacked barrel-barricade • Good grip for recoil management throughout
the drill.
25yds up-range from Target 2

1 2
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Rifle: 6.00 HF
10YDS Pistol: 6.00 HF
5YDS
NOTES
- See “Concepts” on pg. 6 for how to calculate Hit Factor

25YDS

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T-Drill

Equipment:
• 3 Double Stacked Barrels
• 3 6-Inch Targets (Download Here)
• 2 Cones
• 8 Rounds - 1 Mag

Setup:
• Start with Setting Up 3 Targets - 5 yards Apart Each
• Measurement is from Outside Edge of Outside Targets to Center of the Middle Target
• Set Up 3 Barrels 7 yards Up-Range from the Targets - 5yds Apart Each
• Measure Distance from Targets by Front of Target to Up-Range Side of Barrel
• Barrel Distance measured from Outside Edge of Outside Barrels to Center of Middle Barrel
• **Target Stands can be Supplemented for Barrels, but must follow exact measurement guidelines**
• Place the Start Cone 5yds Up-Range from the Up-Range-Side of the Center Barrel
• Set Up 2 Cones
• Cone 1 placed 2 yards Down Range from the Middle of the Center Barrel
• Second Cone is placed 2 yards Up-Range from the Middle of the Center Barrel

Description:
• Begin at the Starting Cone (12yds from Center Target)
• Sprint Forward to the Shooter’s Strongside of the Center Barrel
• Fire 1 Round at the Center Target
• (Must Fire First Shot Within the 2yds of the Barrel - No Further Out)
• Sprint to the Outside of the Support-Side Barrel
• Fire 3 Rounds on Support-Side Target
• Sprint to the Outside of the Far Barrel
• Fire 3 Rounds at Strongside Target
• Sprint Back to the Center Barrel Go around the Opposite side of the Barrel and work Down Range
• Fire 1 Round Moving Forward (Must Fire Within 2yds of Barrel)

3 1 2

5YDS 5YDS

7YDS

5YDS

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PRE-TEST SHEETS
NAME DRILL TIME R/P A C D MISS

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PRE-TEST SHEETS
NAME DRILL TIME R/P A C D MISS

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POST-TEST SHEETS
NAME DRILL TIME R/P A C D MISS

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POST-TEST SHEETS
NAME DRILL TIME R/P A C D MISS

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BYO RANGE DAY

HIGH-INTENSITY TEMPO
MOVEMENT TYPE DRILL SETS/REPS NOTES

WARM-UP (SEE PG. 48)

DECELERATION

DECELERATION

DECELERATION

ADVANCED DECELERATION

ADVANCED DECELERATION

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

CHANGE OF DIRECTION
SESSION NOTES:

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BYO RANGE DAY

MODERATE-INTENSITY TEMPO
MOVEMENT TYPE DRILL SETS/REPS NOTES

WARM-UP (SEE PG. 48)

DECELERATION

DECELERATION

DECELERATION

ADVANCED DECELERATION

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

CHANGE OF DIRECTION
SESSION NOTES:

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BYO RANGE DAY

LOW-INTENSITY TEMPO
MOVEMENT TYPE DRILL SETS/REPS NOTES

WARM-UP (SEE PG. 48)

DECELERATION

DECELERATION

DECELERATION

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

CHANGE OF DIRECTION
SESSION NOTES:

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Conclusion
Every time we teach, we push for professionalism. When you look at different
definitions for professionalism, one of the simple yet powerful definitions says "the
competence or skill expected of a professional". I believe this is important, yet clear.
Whatever you envision when hearing the word "professional" will be the level at
which you apply your work ethic to advance your skill. Personally, I hold the tactical
community in the highest regard (well above that of an athlete).

You have chosen a path that very few are willing to stand up and make a
decision to protect and serve others. That said, you are also held to a higher level of
professionalism, especially in a job that literally deals with life and death.

Our hope for this book is to equip you with a progression that will enhance you
professional skill, while challenging your ability to assess what areas you need to
grow.

In addition, I challenge you to be a thought leader and help others grow. If


someone is hesitant, send us an email and we will send them the book for free. Take
those you work with, challenge them to grow, and train in an area they may feel
uncomfortable.

The officers that I have seen and respect the most are those who never stop
learning, and never settle into a place where they have "made it". No matter how
many operations, how many successes, how many failures, time on the job, age, etc,
they continue to be a student and challenge themselves and others around them.

Be a difference maker, be a leader, and thank you for taking the time to get this book
and use it as a resource in your journey. Let us know how we can help you and the
LE community.

Stay Safe, Train Smart.

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