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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Hi folks, have some extra time so I just wanted to share a shooting drill with you.  The drill is called the 5x5x5 drill or the Larry Vicker's 1/2 test.  What it is, is a drill that is designed to test your skill level with your EDC gun.  It is a balance between speed and accuracy.  We all know or should know that fast misses don't count and only good solid hits will neutralize a threat. These hits have to be placed within a reasonable short period of time.  The fact is that the person who hits that high upper chest area first is generally the person that prevails in a life threatening encounter.  These are not my stats, but what has found to be true.  So without any further A-Do here is the drill.  This drill is fired from the holster at 5 yards, 5 shots and has to be done in 5 seconds or less, no misses.  Target is the 5 1/2" NRA  Bullseye target.  This drill can generally be done at most ranges that allow experienced trained shooters the benefit of being able to practice a necessary skill, presentation from a holster.  This drill should be shot cold with no warm-ups.  

 I carry a Glock 19 which I believe to be one of the finest midsize combat handguns ever made.  I shot this drill using 115 gr. hand loads that are loaded to factory specs.  Here are my results;


I'll take that.  Not bad for an old fart!

A little advice is to make sure that you are carrying a gun and a caliber that you can handle.  I often see too many people carrying firearms chambered in a caliber that they cannot not control the recoil.  The 40 cal. is just one example.

Till next time, TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY!

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