EL PRESIDENTE | Range Work Wednesday

Published on May 31, 2023
Duration: 4:10

This video details the 'El Presidente' drill, a competitive shooting exercise involving drawing from a surrender position, engaging three targets with two shots each, performing a mandatory reload, and engaging the targets again. The instructor, Tessah Booth, demonstrates the drill with a new Walther competition pistol, discussing target transitions, reload execution, and time goals. She emphasizes breaking down the drill into individual components for practice.

Quick Summary

The El Presidente is a competitive shooting drill where a shooter draws, engages three targets with two shots each, performs a mandatory reload, and then re-engages the targets. Historically, 10 seconds was fast, but modern standards aim for around 4 seconds. Breaking the drill into draw, transition, and reload components is key for improvement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to El Presidente Drill
  2. 00:03Drill Setup and Rules
  3. 00:15Starting the Drill
  4. 00:22Mandatory Reload
  5. 00:31Time Standards for El Presidente
  6. 00:41Using a New Walther Competition Pistol
  7. 01:01First Attempt at El Presidente
  8. 01:08First Attempt Results and Analysis
  9. 01:19Identifying Areas for Improvement
  10. 01:37Strategy for Second Attempt
  11. 01:57Second Attempt at El Presidente
  12. 02:06Second Attempt Results
  13. 02:21Third Attempt at El Presidente
  14. 02:53Analysis of Third Attempt
  15. 03:01Overall Experience with El Presidente and New Pistol
  16. 03:30Breaking Down the Drill for Practice
  17. 04:05Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the El Presidente drill in competitive shooting?

The El Presidente is a popular competitive shooting drill that tests a shooter's ability to draw their firearm from a ready or concealed position, engage three targets with two shots each, perform a mandatory reload, and then engage the targets again. It's a comprehensive test of speed and accuracy.

What are the typical time standards for the El Presidente drill?

Historically, a time of 10 seconds for the El Presidente drill was considered fast. However, in modern competitive shooting, times around 4 seconds are considered 'super spicy,' indicating a high level of proficiency and speed required for top performance.

How can a shooter improve their performance in the El Presidente drill?

To improve in the El Presidente drill, shooters should break it down into its individual components. This includes practicing the draw stroke, target transitions, and reload execution. Both dry fire and live fire practice focusing on these isolated skills can lead to significant time improvements.

What equipment is needed for the El Presidente drill?

Essential equipment for the El Presidente drill includes a firearm, ammunition, magazines, USPSA targets for scoring, and a timer to accurately measure performance. Safety gear such as eye and ear protection is also mandatory for live fire.

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