How to Take Down Multiple Intruders

Published on October 14, 2024
Duration: 3:49

Former CIA Officer Jason Hansen outlines a multiple threat engagement drill designed for home invasion scenarios. The drill emphasizes leading with the eyes, prioritizing the most dangerous threat, and transitioning between targets. It incorporates a 6-inch steel plate to simulate a smaller, further threat and stresses the importance of adjusting engagement speed and performing tactical reloads.

Quick Summary

When engaging multiple threats, always lead with your eyes, not your gun. This natural human behavior allows for faster target acquisition and transition between threats. Engagement speed should vary based on threat size and distance, with slower, more precise shots for smaller targets like a 6-inch steel plate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Multiple Threat Drill
  2. 00:10Drill Setup: Targets and Steel Plate
  3. 00:54Home Invasion Scenario: Firearm Access
  4. 01:09Instructor's Firearm: Sig Sauer P320
  5. 01:22Instructor's Firearm: Remington RP9
  6. 01:42Drill Execution: Threat Prioritization
  7. 01:52Key Technique: Lead with Your Eyes
  8. 02:24Demonstration: Left to Right Engagement
  9. 02:45Second Demonstration: Left to Right
  10. 02:52Adjusting Speed for Threat Size
  11. 03:01Reloading During the Drill
  12. 03:12Practice Tips: Crawl, Walk, Run
  13. 03:18Varying Engagement Order
  14. 03:27Training Locations and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary principle for engaging multiple threats?

The primary principle for engaging multiple threats is to always lead with your eyes, not your gun. This natural human behavior allows for faster target acquisition and transition between threats, making your response more effective.

How should engagement speed be adjusted when dealing with multiple intruders?

Engagement speed should be adjusted based on the nature of the threat. You can engage larger or more immediate threats more quickly. For smaller or more distant threats, like a 6-inch steel plate, you need to slow down your engagement to ensure accuracy.

What is the recommended approach for firearm access in a home invasion scenario?

In a home invasion scenario, especially if woken up, it's often more practical to access your firearm from a rapid access safe or nightstand rather than drawing from a holster. This ensures you have your weapon readily available.

What is the purpose of using a 6-inch steel plate in a multiple threat drill?

A 6-inch steel plate is used to simulate a smaller, more distant target that may not be on the same plane as closer threats. This adds realism to the drill, forcing the shooter to adjust their aim and engagement speed for varied threat presentations.

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