5 yard Roundup - Cold Competency Pistol Drill

Published on September 2, 2018
Duration: 2:42

This video details the '5 Yard Roundup' drill, designed to test cold competency with a carry firearm. The drill involves four strings of fire totaling ten rounds, each with a 2.5-second par time. It assesses drawing from concealment, two-handed shooting from low ready, strong-hand-only shooting, and support-hand-only shooting, providing a comprehensive evaluation of fundamental pistol skills under timed pressure.

Quick Summary

The 5 Yard Roundup is a cold competency pistol drill testing fundamental skills under timed pressure. It consists of four strings totaling ten rounds, each with a 2.5-second par time, assessing drawing from concealment, two-handed, strong-hand-only, and support-hand-only shooting. Penalties apply for shots off-target or exceeding par times.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction and Drill Overview
  2. 00:11What is the 5 Yard Roundup Drill?
  3. 00:32Drill Structure: 4 Strings, 10 Rounds
  4. 00:38Par Time and Equipment
  5. 00:55String 1: Draw and Fire
  6. 01:12String 2: Low Ready, Two Hands
  7. 01:21String 3: Low Ready, Strong Hand Only
  8. 01:31String 4: Low Ready, Support Hand Only
  9. 01:36Scoring System Explained
  10. 01:57Interpreting Scores: SWAT Level
  11. 02:13Call to Action: Try the Drill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 5 Yard Roundup pistol drill?

The 5 Yard Roundup is a cold competency drill designed to test fundamental pistol skills under timed pressure. It involves four strings of fire totaling ten rounds, each with a 2.5-second par time, assessing drawing from concealment, two-handed, strong-hand-only, and support-hand-only shooting.

How is the 5 Yard Roundup drill scored?

Scoring for the 5 Yard Roundup drill includes penalties. Shots off the target sheet incur a -10 point penalty, while exceeding the 2.5-second par time for any string results in a -5 point penalty. The final score is the sum of points earned on the target minus any penalties.

What equipment is needed for the 5 Yard Roundup drill?

To perform the 5 Yard Roundup drill, you will need a concealed carry firearm, a holster, an NRA B8 bullseye target, and a shot timer. A smartphone with a timer app can be used if its sensitivity is adjusted to avoid false triggers.

What are the four strings of fire in the 5 Yard Roundup drill?

The four strings of the 5 Yard Roundup drill are: 1) Draw from concealment and fire one shot. 2) From low ready, fire four rounds two-handed. 3) From low ready, fire three rounds strong-hand-only. 4) From low ready, fire two rounds support-hand-only. Each string has a 2.5-second par time.

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