Using three IDPA or IPSC type targets, place them at least two feet apart shoulder to shoulder at a range of five yards. PAR time is set to three seconds for each string. Optionally use a silhouette with a 4 X 6″ rectangle drawn or index card for the head box. Either use a countdown timer, shot timer, or an assistant with a stopwatch.
There are three strings of fire:
1.Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, going from left to right
2.Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, going from right to left.
3.Fire one (and only one) shot at the head of each target, beginning with the middle target and then finishing with the two outside targets in any order.
You’re firing nine rounds, total, trying for the greatest number of hits within 3 seconds.
A round anywhere in the scoring zone for the head (meaning both A and B zones for the IPSC target) counts as a hit. Shots fired after the 3-second PAR time count as misses. In total, you will fire nine rounds (three shots in three seconds, times three strings of fire).
Hackathorn considers a passing score to be seven hits, minimum.
Try the drill first from a standard ready position. If you can get all your hits, try it from a holster. If you can get your hits from the holster within the PAR time, try it from concealment.
(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.)
