Week 392: Bill Wilson’s Comprehensive Handgun Proficiency Drill

Results may be posted until November 9th, 2020.

Designed by: Bill Wilson
Range: 7-12 yards
Target: Three IDPA
Start Position: Hands at sides, facing the target
Rounds Fired: 14

This a drill from Bill Wilson testing shooting, movement, and reloading.

You can see his full explanation and drill setup here: https://youtu.be/REFGzVMSTuk

In short, you set up two barrels (or similar half-high barricade) 4 yards apart. One target is 12 yards downrange of the left barrel, and one target is 12 yards downrange of the right barrel, and those targets are supposed to be 12 yards apart from each other (though in the video, they appear to be about 4 yards apart.) A third target is set up in the center, 7 yards downrange of the ‘barrel line’. It will be easy to see the layout if you take a look at Bill’s video linked above.

Procedure:

Start loaded with 11 total rounds and holstered, standing behind the left barrel. At the start signal, draw and shoot 3 body shots to the left target, 3 body shots to the right target, start moving toward the other barrel while firing 2 body shots to the center target while on the move. When you reach the right barrel, stop moving and shoot 2 body shots and 1 head shot to the right target. Your gun should be empty at that point. Conduct an emergency reload and shoot 2 body shots and 1 head shot to the left target.

For extra challenge, you can have someone else load your magazines so that the reload is a surprise.

Your score is your time, plus penalties for hits outside the -0 zone. No extra shots allowed. 1 point down = 1 second added to your time.

Bill Wilson ranks scores as follows:

18 seconds or less total – Advanced
18.01 to 29 seconds total – Very Proficient CCW Carrier
Over 29 seconds total – Hit the Range and Practice

Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:

Equipment used (pistol, holster, optional concealment garment if one was used)
Total raw time
Total points down
Total score (raw time + 1 seconds for each point down)
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.