Week 145: FAST
Results may be posted until February 1st, 2015.
Starting the new year with a PF classic - the F.A.S.T., a short test great for a baseline evaluation of stand-and-shoot skills.
Designed by: Todd Louis Green
Range: 7 yards
Target: 8" circle and 3x5 card (see http://pistol-training.com/wp-conten...ast-target.pdf for a downloadable target; this target must be printed on an 8.5x14 "legal" sheet of paper)
Start position: concealed, hands relaxed at sides (see below for alternatives)
Rounds fired: 18
Pistol begins with exactly two rounds in the gun. Draw should be from underneath legitimate concealment (see below for alternatives). Arms must be relaxed with hands at your sides (not on the gun).
1. On the buzzer, draw and fire two rounds at the 3x5 card.
2. Reload from slidelock/empty gun.
3. Fire four rounds to the 8" circle.
Repeat for a total of three runs (18 rounds).
Do not fire extra rounds. Shots intended for the 3x5 that hit the 8", or vice versa, count as misses.
Scoring is as follows:
Total time + 2s penalty for each 3x5 shot missed, + 1s penalty for each 8" shot missed
The FAST is intended to be shot from legitimate concealment or with a duty/retention holster. Even when shot with a duty holster, start position is arms at sides (not "interview" stance). Score is modified as follows based on carry method:
Concealed: no penalty
Retention holster with closed (snap or velcro) mag pouches: 0.5 second bonus (subtraction) per 6-shot run
Retention holster with open top mag pouches: no penalty or bonus
ALS, SERPA, or Thumb Drive (or similar) holster without concealment: 0.5 second penalty (addition) per 6-shot run
Open top holster without concealment: 3 second penalty (addition) per 6-shot run
If your range does not allow drawing from a holster, begin with the gun on a table with no round in the chamber (two in the magazine). On the start signal, pick up the gun, rack the slide, and shoot the drill. Reload from underneath concealment.
Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:
Starting position (concealed, duty, open holster, or ready position)
Type of holster (if applicable)
Time and hits for string 1
Time and hits for string 2
Time and hits for string 3
Aggregate score
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.
Originally Posted by Mr_White
