I shot my first DOTW today. I've been looking for a way to benchmark my shooting skills so that I can measure my progress. This CTT-Solutions Marksmanship Evaluation Course seemed like a good one to use.

I tried to make it as realistic a concealed carry test as possible. I used my new carry pistol and gear, wore the glasses that I normally wear to work, and carried appendix under a long sleeve sweatshirt. The only part of my gear that I would not normally wear around town was my hearing protection. I also ran a bit before starting the test to elevate my heart rate.

Equipment used
My new Ernest Langdon/Robar PX4 Compact Carry Mod 4
JM Custom Kydex AIWB
JM Custom Kydex AIWB Single Mag Pouch

Level shot
Failed, didn't pass stage 7.

Scoring level shot
Failed, 128 total. If I would have shot Stage 7 just .77 seconds faster, I would have scored 184 and made Level 3 Expert.

Times on each string (13 total)

I put my split times in parenthesis after stages 3-7.

Stage 1
1-shot draw
1.50/2.00/3.00
Time
String 1: 2.11-.25=1.86
String 2: 2.14-.25=1.79
Total: 3.65
3.00/4.00/6.00 sec total
(Combined times cannot exceed above)

Stage 2
Pair from holster
1.70/2.20/3.20
Time
String 1: 2.85-.25=2.60
String 2: 2.80-.25=2.55
Total: 5.15
3.40/4.40/6.40 sec total
(Combined times cannot exceed above)

Stage 3
Shot, slide-lock reload while taking a knee, shot
3.50/4.00/5.00
Time
String 1: 5.60-.50=5.10 (2.13/3.47)
String 2: 5.31-.50=4.81 (2.43/2.88)
Total: 9.91
7.00/8.00/10.00 sec total
(Combined times cannot exceed above)

Stage 4
Pairs from holster strong hand only
2.50/3.00/5.00
Time
String 1: 3.96-.25=3.71 (2.76/1.20)
String 2: 4.08-.25=3.83 (3.07/1.01)
Total: 7.54
5.00/6.00/10.00 sec total
(Combined times cannot exceed above)

Stage 5
Bill Drill
2.50/3.00/4.00
Time
String 1: 4.13-.25=3.88 (2.14/.41/.41/.40/.39/.38)
Total: 3.88
2.50/3.00/4.00 sec total
(Times cannot exceed above)

Stage 6
2 tgts. – 2 rds. each
2.35/2.85/4.00
(Shot left to right, then right to left)
Time
String 1: 4.68-.25=4.43 (2.23/.87/1.06/.52)
String 2: 3.49-.25=3.24 (2.04/.50/.61/.34)
Total: 7.67
4.70/5.70/8.00 sec total
(Combined times cannot exceed above)

Stage 7
3 tgts. 2 rds. each with 180 pivot
(Shot left to right, then right to left)
3.50/4.00/5.00
Time
String 1: 5.81-.25=5.56 (2.76/.51/.79/.40/.97/.38)
String 2: 5.46-.25=5.21 (2.30/.56/.86/.46/.99/.29)
Total: 10.77
7.00/8.00/10.00 sec total
(Combined times cannot exceed above)



Anything you noticed
I tried to stay safe and well within my abilities. Looking back, I would have done better on the test if I would have pushed myself on speed, especially on Stage 7. I think I could have shaved off the .77 seconds needed to achieve Level 3, even if I would have missed the A zone a couple of times.

I think I could have done much better if I would have had enough time to shoot it again.

I took a 10 point penalty on Stage 3. I did not have my mag carrier clipped into my belt properly and the carrier came out with the magazine. For the sake of safety, I stopped and restarted rather than fumbling around with the gun and stuck mag. It is a good gear setup lesson.

I've shot less than 500 rounds out of a PX4 Compact Carry and was using some new gear, so I am satisfied with having a good starting point and a way to measure my progress. This will be my normal carry setup as I get more comfortable with it.

Excellent drill, thanks for posting it. I welcome critiques/feedback.