The "X" Drill with Target Elements™
Target Elements™ - Born on the range.
Get proper training before attempting this drill. The safe execution of this or any other drill is dependent on the shooter as well as the range conditions. Verify and double check safety before firing in ALL cases.
As we often say, once started it is easy to keep ripping a jagged hole
in the target paper, and with some practice it is easy to do it quickly.
Moving and resighting is a slow process so we encourage shooters to
work it. Place Elements on the torso and brain vital areas as well as
on the four corner of the paper silhouette target. Shoot the "X" as laid
out by the outer corner placement of the Elements. Everyone has a
preferred direction in which to move, this might help uncover yours. If
not, we will when you train at ManAloneTactical.
Load mags with two rounds each, starting with the top left corner shoot two rounds right through the intersection of lines in the Element. Reload and shoot the bottom right two rounds. Reload and move to the top right, then the bottom left. Finish off with torso two and head two.
Work these combinations, each starting at a different corner.
TL, BR, TR, BL, T, H
TR, BL, BR, TL, T, H
BL, TR, TL, BR, T, H
BR, TL, BL, TR, T, H
There are other combinations, (and you can devise and shoot them) but these work the target transitioning skills. This is a 48 round skill drill additionally including 24 load/reload sequences and 24 sight pictures. A drill should work many skills, certainly not just shooting accuracy, and this one does.
Options:
Generally it is better to have someone else make the call and time you
so if you work with a friend you have the potential to improve the
productivity of your session.
Depending on the quantity of mags in your possession, alternate
shooting each series in the exercise with your buddy and pack mags
while the other shoots. Torque up the stress and keep your mind in the
fight. Take this opportunity to improve your focus.
Steadily work this from further away until you reach your failure point
them try to get past it.
Set a baseline for time and work to better it safely and without
sacrificing accuracy.
Increase to three rounds (or more) per magazine and Element.
