This exercise was inspired by the frequently reported fact that an average gunfight lasts three shots in three seconds at a distance of three yards. The par time for each string is 3 seconds. A skilled, experienced shooter should be able to complete the activities tested on each string in 3 seconds or less at 3 yards and 7 yards. This exercise is quick and simple to perform because only one par time is used for all strings.

You can utilize either a low ready (gun drawn, held in both hands, arms fully extended, and pointed below target) or a compressed ready when the start position is "ready" (gun drawn, gripped in both hands, arms pulled close to chest with muzzle level with target).

START POSITION / INSTRUCTIONS

Hands at sides, gun concealed.

Step left, draw and fire 3 body shots, 2 handed.

(after) Holster, step right.

Firing hand on gun, support hand on chest.

Draw and fire 2 head shots, 2 handed.

RELOAD OR VERIFY THAT GUN HAS 5 AND ONLY 5 ROUNDS, HOLSTER

Hands at sides, gun concealed.

Step right, draw and fire 3 body shots, 2 handed.

(after) Holster, step left.

Take one step forward (2 yards), firing hand on gun, support hand on chest.

Draw and fire 2 body shots, firing hand only, while backing up.

(after) UNLOAD GUN, LOCK SLIDE, HOLSTER GUN WITH SLIDE LOCKED,

MOVE TO 7 YARD LINE 7

Start with magazine in support hand, slide-locked gun in firing hand.

Magazine 1”-2” from mag well, ready to insert to complete the load.

On signal, insert mag, rack slide, fire 1 body shot, 2 handed.

(after) Return to ready position.

Ready, finger off trigger.

Fire 2 head shots, 2 handed.

(after) Holster.

Firing hand on gun, support hand on chest.

Fire 2 body shots, firing hand only.

RELOAD OR VERIFY THAT GUN HAS AT LEAST 5 ROUNDS

Face 90º to the left (LH shooters, face right), hand on gun.

Turn, draw and fire 3 body shots, 2 handed.

(after) Transfer gun to support hand.

Firing hand on chest, gun in support hand, aimed at target, finger OFF trigger.

Fire 2 body shots, support hand only.

(after) Transfer gun to firing hand, unload/reload and holster.

Stay Sharp and Stay Safe!!

DA