AR Quick Tip (Up Drills)

Published on November 21, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This AR-15 training drill, known as the 'Up Drill,' focuses on efficiently bringing the rifle to a firing position while simultaneously manipulating the safety and acquiring the red dot sight. The drill emphasizes proper weapon handling, safety engagement/disengagement timing, and smooth transitions from a low ready stance. It's a fundamental exercise for improving speed and accuracy in dynamic shooting scenarios.

Quick Summary

The AR 'Up Drill' is a fundamental training exercise for carbine shooters, focusing on the efficient transition from a low ready position to a firing stance. It emphasizes rapid sight acquisition with optics and proper safety manipulation, ensuring the safety is disengaged as the rifle comes to the eye and re-engaged after the shot.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Up Drills
  2. 00:10Weapon Unloaded & Setup
  3. 00:24Performing the Up Drill: Step-by-Step
  4. 00:30Safety Manipulation Timing
  5. 00:37Dry Fire Practice
  6. 00:48Drill Summary & Benefits
  7. 00:54Final Tips & Stay Safe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the AR 'Up Drill'?

The AR 'Up Drill' is a training exercise designed to improve the speed and efficiency with which a shooter can bring their rifle from a low ready position to a firing position, focusing on rapid sight acquisition and proper safety manipulation.

How do you perform the AR 'Up Drill' correctly?

Start in a low ready position with an unloaded firearm. On command, bring the rifle to your eye, disengage the safety as it comes into view, perform a dry fire, re-engage the safety, and return to the low ready. Repeat for practice.

What is the optimal timing for safety manipulation during an 'Up Drill'?

The safety should be disengaged as the rifle is brought into the line of sight and is in motion towards the eye. It should be re-engaged after the shot is taken or the dry fire is completed, before returning to the low ready position.

What equipment is recommended for practicing the AR 'Up Drill'?

While the drill can be practiced with any AR-15 style carbine, using a red dot optic, like the Aimpoint CompM5 mentioned, is beneficial for practicing quick sight acquisition. A sling is not required for this specific drill.

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