Week 403: On Target, Off Target (Ready Position Evaluation)
Week 403: On Target, Off Target (Ready Position Evaluation)
Results may be posted until February 1st, 2021.
Designed by: Gabe White
Range: 7 yards
Target: Big target and small target - see below
Start Position: Varies - see below
Rounds Fired: 60
This drill is intended to be both a practice session and evaluation for ready positions (most essentially, where the gun is in hand, but the decision to fire has not yet been made.) We'll look at time and accuracy from two off-target ready positions, one with the gun extended and one with the gun compressed, and compare those to starting with the gun on target.
Extended: this position needs to have the gun fully extended, with the muzzle lowered to the spot on the ground where the target would meet the ground if it were long enough (effectively at the target's "feet".) The gun needs to be raised at the start signal.
Compressed: this position needs to be a compressed ready of some type, where the gun is held closer to the body and must be extended before firing (retention shooting isn't part of this drill.) Muzzle orientation in the compressed ready position can be tilted up or tilted down, but should be off the target. The gun needs to be extended at the start signal.
Targets: choose a bigger target (like a USPSA lower A-zone, IDPA -0 zone, or something similar) and a smaller target (like a USPSA upper A-zone, 3x5 card, or something similar.)
Procedure
String 1: Use the bigger target and the extended ready position. At the start signal, raise the gun and fire one shot to the bigger target. Record the time and whether it was a hit or miss. Repeat until you have done this a total of ten times.
String 2: Use the bigger target and the compressed ready position. At the start signal, extend the gun and fire one shot to the bigger target. Record the time and whether it was a hit or miss. Repeat until you have done this a total of ten times.
String 3: Use the bigger target and start with the gun aimed at the target spot, with finger in register. At the start signal, fire one shot to the bigger target. Record the time and whether it was a hit or miss. Repeat until you have done this a total of ten times.
String 4: Use the smaller target and the extended ready position. At the start signal, raise the gun and fire one shot to the smaller target. Record the time and whether it was a hit or miss. Repeat until you have done this a total of ten times.
String 5: Use the smaller target and the compressed ready position. At the start signal, extend the gun and fire one shot to the smaller target. Record the time and whether it was a hit or miss. Repeat until you have done this a total of ten times.
String 6: Use the smaller target and start with the gun aimed at the target spot, with finger in register. At the start signal, fire one shot to the smaller target. Record the time and whether it was a hit or miss. Repeat until you have done this a total of ten times.
Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:
Pistol and targets used
Total time and hits for String 1 (times for all ten repetitions added together, and number of hits out of the ten possible)
Total time and hits for String 2 (times for all ten repetitions added together, and number of hits out of the ten possible)
Total time and hits for String 3 (times for all ten repetitions added together, and number of hits out of the ten possible)
Total time and hits for String 4 (times for all ten repetitions added together, and number of hits out of the ten possible)
Total time and hits for String 5 (times for all ten repetitions added together, and number of hits out of the ten possible)
Total time and hits for String 6 (times for all ten repetitions added together, and number of hits out of the ten possible)
Anything you noticed
Training with firearms is an inherently dangerous activity. Be sure to follow all safety protocols when using firearms or practicing these drills. These drills are provided for information purposes only. Use at your own risk.
