In the interest of being a well-rounded shooter, I have been doing some shotgun work. I decided to record a shotgun drill and ran across the MPOETC Shotgun Qualification. This is a very well-rounded course of fire that doesn’t require a whole bunch of ammo, but tests a lot of skills. (more…)
Category: Shooting Drills and Quals
The Rangemaster Defensive Revolver Qualification
The Rangemaster Defensive Revolver Qualification is a course of fire intended for revolver shooters. It is one of (relatively) very few revolver-specific courses of fire out there. If you carry a revolver, you should know about this qual. (more…)
Gold Standard Shooting Drill: Wilson 5×5 Skills Test
The Wilson 5×5 Skills Test is one of the gold standards of handgun performance. Used by IDPA as a classifying test, the 5×5 has unlimited scoring, is easy and fast to administer, and only requires 25 rounds. It is fired on a single yard line from the standing position. Despite being very demanding, it is easy to administer. If you’ve never shot it, shoot the Wilson 5×5 Skills Test on your next trip to the range. (more…)
The FBI Pistol Qual with Revolvers, Mouseguns, and More!
The FBI is the preeminent law enforcement agency in the United States. It is pretty reasonable that a lawful concealed carrier would want to meet the FBI standards for firearms handling and marksmanship. Ascertaining whether or not you do meet this standard is as simple as shooting the FBI pistol qual. In this video I shoot it with six guns, including a revolver and a mousegun. Check it out, and shoot the FBI pistol qual on your next range day. (more…)
90-Second Skills Test: The 5-Yard Roundup
The 5-Yard Roundup is another low-round-count drill that tests a lot of skills. It is easy to run, doesn’t require much in the way of range facilities, and can be completed in about 90 seconds. Best of all, it will tell you an awful lot about your abilities as a shooter.
Shooting Drill: Old Bakersfield PD Qual
When I first saw it, I realized that the Old Bakersfield PD Qual would become a staple in my shooting repertoire. Within ten rounds you can do a very good assessment of where you stand as a defensive pistol shooter. If I ever teach handgun classes, may very well be the opening drill of the class. Let’s take look at it.
Shooting Drill: I Failed the Old Air Marshals Qual (FAMS TPC)
The old Air Marshals Qual, aka the FAMS TPC (Federal Air Marshals Tactical Pistol Course) is reputed to be one of the most difficult qualification courses in law enforcement. In this installment, I demonstrate…and fail it. (more…)
Well-Rounded Shooting Drill: The BATFE Handgun Qual
Today we take a look at another shooting qualification, this one from the BATFE. In my opinion this is one of the most well-rounded shooting qualifications I’ve shot in a while. Close-range, SHO, WHO, 25-yards, malfunction stages – it seems to have a little bit of everything. The qual is the BATFE Handgun Qual and I found it John Daub’s excellent Drills, Qualifications, Standards, and Tests. (more…)
Shooting Drill: The Hackathorn Standards
Today I bring you one of the most complex shooting standards out there: The Hackathorn Standards. Infamous for its difficulty and complexity, this one has been on my list to try for quite some time. It requires a fairly complicated range setup, but if you can shoot it, it will test your skill. (more…)
VIDEO: 10-Round Skill Check – The Gunsite 250 Drill
The Gunsite 250 Drill is a difficult drill with demanding time standards. It only requires 10-rounds, though, and is a great, low-round-count drill that will quickly assess your skills.