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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