Friends, Not Friends: A Shooting Drill

Published on March 6, 2017
Duration: 9:48

This drill, 'Friends, Not Friends,' from Ivan of Ker.com, simulates a hostile encounter originating from within a vehicle. It emphasizes transitioning from a seated position to an urban prone stance for engagement, focusing on engaging threats in unconventional positions and understanding the necessity of specific shooting techniques like aiming for the legs when visibility is limited. The drill highlights the importance of fundamentals, gear considerations, and the practical application of shooting from confined spaces.

Quick Summary

The 'Friends, Not Friends' drill simulates a vehicle-based threat scenario, teaching shooters to engage from within a car, transition to an urban prone position, and compensate for aiming offsets common in unconventional shooting. It highlights the importance of fundamentals and optics for such situations.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction & Drill Philosophy
  2. 00:57The 'Friends, Not Friends' Drill Explained
  3. 01:38Drill Start: In the Vehicle
  4. 02:40Exiting Vehicle & Urban Prone Transition
  5. 03:00Target Setup & Engagement Strategy
  6. 04:45Executing the Drill
  7. 05:32Performance Review & Time Analysis
  8. 06:01Drill Challenges & Takeaways
  9. 06:16Key Learnings: Vehicle Shooting & Urban Prone
  10. 06:37Understanding Offset and Aiming Adjustments
  11. 07:46Gear Considerations & Optic Benefits
  12. 08:24Drill Limitations & Scenario Context
  13. 09:10Conclusion & Practice Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Friends, Not Friends' shooting drill?

The 'Friends, Not Friends' drill simulates a hostile encounter originating from a vehicle. It involves engaging threats from within the vehicle, then quickly exiting and transitioning to an urban prone position to address remaining threats, emphasizing practical application of unconventional shooting techniques.

How does shooting from a vehicle affect aiming?

Shooting from a vehicle can introduce challenges like limited visibility due to the car's structure. Additionally, the shooter's position relative to the target, especially when transitioning to an urban prone stance, can cause horizontal offset, requiring adjustments to the point of aim.

What is the urban prone position and why is it used in this drill?

The urban prone is a low, flat shooting position used when cover is minimal or when transitioning from a vehicle. In this drill, it's employed after exiting the vehicle to present a smaller target to threats and engage from a stable, albeit unconventional, platform.

Are optics beneficial for shooting from unconventional positions like urban prone?

Yes, optics like red dots are highly beneficial for unconventional positions. They allow for faster target acquisition and engagement because the shooter only needs to see the dot on the target, rather than precisely aligning iron sights, which is more difficult from awkward body positions.

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