Favorite drill?

[Coach]

My favorite drill is what we (ACT) call the "Henk Drill," which he used as the test for passing his course at the time I was in his class. He actually got the drill from John Farnam who used it as well (and still might), but the Farnam version has more restrictions (like no more than four shots fired without moving).

Target is either a playing card or a 3x5" index card (for rifle), glued to a backer target. All shots have to be inside the border of the target. Unlike other scoring systems, if it breaks the line, it misses (which is why I didn't pass the test in his carbine class).

Distance is 7 yards (I think) for pistol.

Par times varied by the type of class, but when I do it now, I just do it as quickly as I can without a timer. I think I did it in about 14 seconds when I passed it for Henk's handgun class.

Chamber is loaded. Magazine has six rounds plus a dummy placed in the magazine by someone else, but it can't be the top or bottom round. Spare magazine on belt is loaded.

At the start, move of off of the line of force until you you're on target, then shoot until your gun malfunctions (due to the dummy). While moving, correct the malfunctions with whack,rack,back (aka tap-rack-bang or tap-rack-resume).

When the malfunction is reduced, continue to engage the target until you run empty. While moving, reload, then engage the target with 3 more rounds.

Time stops on last shot fired if you use a timer, but shooter must scan afterward and can take about as much time as they want. After scan, reload, holster, drill over.

Drill takes 10 rounds, so you can do it five times with one box of ammo.

The distance was 10 yards.

 

[Jackson]

I'm a fan of seeing the sights. I'm just commenting on what I think is possible.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Everyone was oohing and aahing at his .10 splits. They were impressive. It sounded like he was shooting a full auto handgun.

I don't think I could get .10 splits shooting into a berm.

 

[obijohn]

This.

My favorite drill is what we (ACT) call the "Henk Drill," which he used as the test for passing his course at the time I was in his class. He actually got the drill from John Farnam who used it as well (and still might), but the Farnam version has more restrictions (like no more than four shots fired without moving).

Target is either a playing card or a 3x5" index card (for rifle), glued to a backer target. All shots have to be inside the border of the target. Unlike other scoring systems, if it breaks the line, it misses (which is why I didn't pass the test in his carbine class).

Distance is 7 yards (I think) for pistol.

Par times varied by the type of class, but when I do it now, I just do it as quickly as I can without a timer. I think I did it in about 14 seconds when I passed it for Henk's handgun class.

Chamber is loaded. Magazine has six rounds plus a dummy placed in the magazine by someone else, but it can't be the top or bottom round. Spare magazine on belt is loaded.

At the start, move of off of the line of force until you you're on target, then shoot until your gun malfunctions (due to the dummy). While moving, correct the malfunctions with whack,rack,back (aka tap-rack-bang or tap-rack-resume).

When the malfunction is reduced, continue to engage the target until you run empty. While moving, reload, then engage the target with 3 more rounds.

Time stops on last shot fired if you use a timer, but shooter must scan afterward and can take about as much time as they want. After scan, reload, holster, drill over.

Drill takes 10 rounds, so you can do it five times with one box of ammo.

 

[cedartop]

My favorite drill is what we (ACT) call the "Henk Drill," which he used as the test for passing his course at the time I was in his class. He actually got the drill from John Farnam who used it as well (and still might), but the Farnam version has more restrictions (like no more than four shots fired without moving).

Target is either a playing card or a 3x5" index card (for rifle), glued to a backer target. All shots have to be inside the border of the target. Unlike other scoring systems, if it breaks the line, it misses (which is why I didn't pass the test in his carbine class).

Distance is 7 yards (I think) for pistol.

Par times varied by the type of class, but when I do it now, I just do it as quickly as I can without a timer. I think I did it in about 14 seconds when I passed it for Henk's handgun class.

Chamber is loaded. Magazine has six rounds plus a dummy placed in the magazine by someone else, but it can't be the top or bottom round. Spare magazine on belt is loaded.

At the start, move of off of the line of force until you you're on target, then shoot until your gun malfunctions (due to the dummy). While moving, correct the malfunctions with whack,rack,back (aka tap-rack-bang or tap-rack-resume).

When the malfunction is reduced, continue to engage the target until you run empty. While moving, reload, then engage the target with 3 more rounds.

Time stops on last shot fired if you use a timer, but shooter must scan afterward and can take about as much time as they want. After scan, reload, holster, drill over.

Drill takes 10 rounds, so you can do it five times with one box of ammo.

I didn't know Iverson used that drill too. Very similar to Tom's 3M drill.

 

[cedartop]

I don't think I could get .10 splits shooting into a berm.

Well you aren't alone. As a matter of fact, if someone told me they could do that I would immediately dismiss the claim as BS until put on a timer.

Human observation makes a poor shot timer.

 

[Woobie]

Well you aren't alone. As a matter of fact, if someone told me they could do that I would immediately dismiss the claim as BS until put on a timer.

Human observation makes a poor shot timer.

I'm usually pretty reliably in the A zone on .08 splits.




We're talking minutes, right?

 

[rhino]

Hmm... that seems like the kind of drill that could make clearing a malfunction almost automatic.

It's almost if that were part of the intent!

The distance was 10 yards.

Holy crap! How the hell did we hit playing cards at 10 yards with that crazy South African yelling at us (and her husband too)?

Do you remember the time limits?

I didn't know Iverson used that drill too. Very similar to Tom's 3M drill.

It is originally John Farnam's drill/test. Much of Henk's curriculum in those days was very much like Farnam's (for good reason).

 

[Coach]

I think 18 seconds for citizens and 14 for LEO. Not sure.

I only hit the card 9 times. A proverbial hair off on the tenth. Being yelled at is normal for me, and normally it is not someone a good looking as Karen.

 

[rhino]

I think 18 seconds for citizens and 14 for LEO. Not sure.

I only hit the card 9 times. A proverbial hair off on the tenth. Being yelled at is normal for me, and normally it is not someone a good looking as Karen.

Thank you, sir! I appreciate the benefit of your youthful memory!

 

[obijohn]

I think 18 seconds for citizens and 14 for LEO. Not sure.

I only hit the card 9 times. A proverbial hair off on the tenth. Being yelled at is normal for me, and normally it is not someone a good looking as Karen.

One round on the line with both guns for me. I was disappointed in myself. Tough couple of days for an old fatman.

 

[Coach]

One round on the line with both guns for me. I was disappointed in myself. Tough couple of days for an old fatman.

That was a great class that taught so much. A sort of awakening for me.

 

[STFU]

My favorite drill is a modified version of the Mozambique:
(Using a IDPA target or human silhouette target)
I use 4 mags, each with only three rounds.
AT the beep: Two in the chest/center of mass, one to the head.
Drop the mag, reload and repeat until all four mags are empty.

Very quick drill, uses a lot of hand/eye but not much ammo.

 

[Dean C.]

I am a fan of the "Dot Torture" and "El Presidente" myself

 

[darinb]

Itd be between the Bill drill and Hackathorn wizard drill. I got it to im meeting par times and accuracy 9 out of 10 times.

 

[SmileDocHill]

So how many of the fairly known drills would be Friday Night steel compatible? Possibly with minimal alteration? That would make for a fun theme some time.