Daniel Defense MK12 Drill

Published on January 17, 2015
Duration: 3:00

This video details the MK12 Drill, a challenging shooting exercise led by Dom Raso, a former Navy SEAL. The drill emphasizes accuracy, speed, and tactical transitions under pressure, utilizing a Daniel Defense MK12 rifle and Nightforce optics. It covers shooting from standing and prone positions at 100 and 50 yards, incorporating magazine changes and movement, with penalties for missed shots. Raso also shares insights on realistic training and threat simulation.

Quick Summary

The MK12 Drill, led by former Navy SEAL Dom Raso, is an advanced shooting exercise focusing on accuracy, speed, and tactical transitions. It involves shooting from standing and prone at 100 and 50 yards with a Daniel Defense MK12 rifle, incorporating magazine changes and movement, with penalties for misses.

Chapters

  1. 00:26Gear and Location Introduction
  2. 00:48Drill Instructions
  3. 01:08Training Philosophy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Daniel Defense MK12 Drill?

The MK12 Drill is an advanced shooting exercise designed to test accuracy, speed, and tactical transitions. It involves shooting from standing and prone positions at 100 and 50 yards, incorporating magazine changes and movement, with penalties for missed shots.

Who leads the MK12 Drill demonstration?

The MK12 Drill is demonstrated by Dom Raso, a former Navy SEAL, at C2 Shooting Center. He utilizes a Daniel Defense MK12 rifle and Nightforce optics for the drill.

What are the key components of the MK12 Drill?

The drill includes shooting 5 shots standing and 5 shots prone at 100 yards, followed by a sprint and magazine change to the 50-yard line for another set of standing and prone shots, concluding with a headshot. Misses incur a 10-second penalty.

What equipment is used in the MK12 Drill?

The drill features a Daniel Defense MK12 rifle, a Nightforce 2.5-10x24 NXS scope, and an SNS Precision plate carrier. Realistic silhouette targets are also used.

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