San Diego SWAT Attempts Man Card

Published on February 20, 2025
Duration: 10:15

This video showcases San Diego SWAT officers undergoing the challenging 'Man Card Short Card' drill by Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill emphasizes skill and mindset over gear, requiring precise execution of pistol and rifle stages with tight par times at 30 yards on reduced targets. It highlights the importance of fundamentals and consistent training for law enforcement proficiency under pressure.

Quick Summary

The 'Man Card Short Card' drill by Achilles Heel Tactical challenges law enforcement with reduced targets at 30 yards and strict par times. It includes pistol stages (1s-1.5s), rifle stages (1s), and a 2.5s rifle-to-pistol transition, emphasizing skill and mindset over gear.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: San Diego SWAT Training Montage
  2. 00:20Drill Overview: Man Card Short Card Explained
  3. 00:52Drill Standards & Stages: Pistol & Rifle Par Times
  4. 01:38Training Philosophy: Skill Over Gear
  5. 02:30SWAT Execution & Feedback
  6. 08:44Conclusion: Drill Types & Fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Man Card Short Card' drill?

The 'Man Card Short Card' drill, as taught by Achilles Heel Tactical, is a challenging marksmanship test for law enforcement. It uses reduced-size targets at 30 yards with strict par times for pistol and rifle stages, including transitions.

What are the key stages and par times for the Man Card Short Card drill?

The drill features five stages: pistol compressed ready (1s), pistol from holster (1.5s), rifle low ready (1s), rifle high ready (1s), and a rifle-to-pistol transition (2.5s). Only two attempts are allowed per stage.

What is Achilles Heel Tactical's philosophy on training?

Achilles Heel Tactical emphasizes 'software'—skill and mindset—over 'hardware' (gear). They believe true proficiency comes from consistently connecting with any tool accountably and at speed under pressure.

How does the Man Card drill differ from other training methods?

Unlike metric-based drills, the Man Card is a pass/fail test that demands high-level execution. It forces shooters to master fundamentals under significant time and accuracy constraints, distinguishing it from gear-focused approaches.

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