San Diego SWAT Attempts Man Card

Published on February 20, 2025
Duration: 10:15

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.

Quick Summary

The Man Card Short Card drill, as demonstrated by San Diego SWAT and Achilles Heel Tactical, challenges officers with reduced targets at 30 yards and strict par times (e.g., 1.0s pistol ready, 2.5s rifle-to-pistol transition). Instructor Rick Crawley stresses the primacy of skill and mindset ('software') over equipment ('hardware') for achieving peak performance under pressure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to San Diego SWAT Training
  2. 00:20Man Card Short Card Drill Overview
  3. 00:52Drill Standards and Stages Explained
  4. 01:38Training Philosophy: Software vs. Hardware
  5. 02:30SWAT Officers Execute the Drill
  6. 08:44Conclusion and Drill Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Man Card Short Card drill?

The Man Card Short Card drill is a demanding firearms training exercise used by San Diego SWAT, led by Achilles Heel Tactical. It involves engaging reduced-size targets at 30 yards with strict par times for various shooting stages, including transitions.

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

Key par times include 1.0s for the compressed ready pistol stage, 1.5s from the holster (pistol), 1.0s for the 45-degree low ready rifle stage, 1.0s for the high ready rifle stage, and a 2.5s for the rifle-to-pistol transition.

What is Rick Crawley's training philosophy?

Rick Crawley emphasizes 'software' (skill and mindset) over 'hardware' (gear). He believes true proficiency comes from the ability to perform accurately and quickly with any tool under social and professional pressure, not just from having the best equipment.

Why are reduced targets used in this drill?

Reduced-size targets, like the short card used in this drill at 30 yards, are employed to significantly increase the difficulty and challenge the shooter's precision and accuracy beyond standard C-zone targets at closer distances.

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