Police Attempt The Man Card Drill

Rick Crawley, a law enforcement veteran, introduces the 'Man Card Drill,' a rigorous performance standard designed to test shooting proficiency under pressure. The drill involves timed pistol draws from compressed ready (1s) and holster (1.5s), rifle presentations from low and high ready (1s each), and a rifle-to-pistol transition (2.5s). Many participants struggle to meet these demanding par times, highlighting the importance of consistent, high-level performance on demand. The drill emphasizes that passing is about demonstrating capability, not just general shooting ability.

This video demonstrates the Achilles Heel Tactical 'Man Card Drill' at 25 yards, focusing on engaging C-zone steel targets. The drill appears to test shooter readiness and accuracy under timed conditions, with multiple attempts shown. The focus is on practical application and performance measurement in a shooting scenario.

This video details the 'Man Card' drill, developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, to test shooter efficiency under pressure. The drill involves precise timing for pistol and rifle presentations from various ready states, culminating in a rifle-to-pistol transition. Achieving a 'Man Card' signifies a high level of performance on demand, with strict time limits and a C-size cardboard target. The video features demonstrations and student attempts, highlighting the difficulty and rarity of earning this qualification.

Rick Crawley, founder of Achilles Heel Tactical, details the 'Man Card Drill,' a challenging assessment designed to test practical pistol and rifle skills under pressure. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and fundamental execution from various ready positions and includes a rifle-to-pistol transition. It's presented as a critical standard for law enforcement and a benchmark for serious shooters, with specific par times for each stage.

This video details the 'Man Card Short Card' drill, a challenging training exercise for San Diego SWAT officers led by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill emphasizes speed and accuracy on reduced targets at 30 yards, with strict par times for pistol and rifle stages, including a rifle-to-pistol transition. Crawley stresses the importance of 'software' (skill and mindset) over 'hardware' (gear), highlighting that true proficiency lies in accountable performance under pressure.

This expert-level guide breaks down the 2-4-2 drill as demonstrated by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill, designed to improve shooting efficiency and accuracy under time pressure, involves engaging targets in a specific sequence (2-4-2). The video emphasizes analyzing hit factors, movement efficiency, and target prioritization for both rifle and pistol. It highlights how this drill exposes deficiencies in movement and decision-making, recommending both dry and live-fire practice.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, presented by Rick, offers five actionable tips to enhance pistol grip for improved shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective rules to focus on mechanical principles, leverage, and relaxation. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamentals and achieve greater control and speed.

This video showcases a large-scale, coordinated 'mag dump' event at Oakhaven Range, organized by Achilles Heel Tactical. It highlights the preparation and execution of synchronized mass firing, featuring a vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun and various other firearms. The event emphasizes professional range safety protocols and the use of advanced tactical equipment, demonstrating high-energy, intense, and celebratory tactical shooting community engagement.

This guide details a critical pistol shooting technique taught by Rick from Achilles Heel Tactical. It emphasizes the difficulty of pistol shooting and breaks down trigger manipulation into continuous and interrupted methods. The core principle is isolating the trigger finger to press the trigger straight back without disturbing the sights, a technique applicable to both one-handed and two-handed grips. The instruction highlights common errors like squeezing the entire grip and provides actionable steps for improvement through dry fire practice.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.