Last week we took at look at the CSAT Pistol Standards. This week we shift to carbine and shoot the CSAT Rifle standards. Like the pistol standards, this set of drills was designed by Paul Howe. Howe is a highly respected special operations veteran, former member of “the unit” and the Battle of The Black Sea. He is also the author of Leadership and Training for the Fight and The CSAT Way. Let’s get into the CSAT Rifle Standards! Continue reading “Shoot Like an Operator Part II: CSAT Rifle Standards”
Month: May 2024
Shoot Like an Operator: The CSAT Pistol Standards
Always on the lookout for a new pistol drill, qualification, or standard, I was excited to run across the CSAT Pistol Standards! I have not trained with Paul Howe, but know of him through his books, The CSAT Way and Leadership and Training for the Fight (both of which are highly recommended). I also know that Howe was a Delta operator during the Battle of the Black Sea, the battle detailed in Blackhawk Down. That said, I am very interested in what Paul Howe thinks is important in a pistol qual.
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The Lucky Gunner Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test
The Lucky Gunner Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test is a fairly simple assessment of shotgun skills. It tests a lot of skills, and is easy to run on most ranges. This video is also really cool because I was joined by my friend Neil, who shot the drill with me. Unfortunately neither of us pulled off a passing score. Continue reading “The Lucky Gunner Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test”
Classic Combat Pistol Drill: Cooper’s El Presidente
Developed in the 1970s, “El Presidente” is one of the classic combat pistol drills. It still has a lot of relevance today, too. Watch me shoot a few runs, and discuss some of the particulars of this outstanding pistol drill. Continue reading “Classic Combat Pistol Drill: Cooper’s El Presidente”