Rx RANGE DAY UTAH

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 emphasizes a training philosophy centered on deliberately operating within an 'uncomfortable band' to build consistent, on-demand firearms performance. Instructor from Achilles Heel Tactical highlights the importance of achieving a specific metric reliably (e.g., 8/10) before increasing difficulty, and then consciously linking successful execution cues to subconscious recall for mastery.

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.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical focuses on 'overdeveloping your index' through a precision shooting drill. The instructor emphasizes drawing the firearm and stopping it on a small, 1-inch black paster with a target reaction time of 0.8 seconds. The goal is to build extreme precision in the draw stroke and sight alignment, enabling faster and more accurate shots when a larger target like an A-zone is presented. The drill pushes shooters to their limits to enhance hand speed and efficiency, even if it means not achieving a perfect 'stop dot' at faster speeds.

This video details the 'Man Card Drill' developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, designed as a cold-start assessment for carbine classes. It tests fundamental shooting skills under pressure with strict par times across five stages, including pistol ready, holster draw, rifle ready positions, and transitions. The drill emphasizes the importance of accepting failure in training to build real-world performance, as demonstrated by both the instructor and a group of police officers.

This drill, developed by Nick Young of Vlocks Training Group and demonstrated by Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical, focuses on shooting out of and into a position while managing a visual barrier. The core technique involves prioritizing engagement of the target that will be obscured first, transitioning vision through the barrier, and maintaining aggressive movement to save time. The drill emphasizes blending targets and using confirmation levels for efficient engagement.

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.