Scrambler - Gunsite 2019

Published on September 27, 2019
Duration: 8:12

This video demonstrates the Gunsite Scrambler course, an advanced carbine and handgun transition drill. Lead instructor Larry Vickers and Walt Wilkinson detail the course's updated challenges, including smaller targets and dual-weapon engagement. The drill emphasizes accuracy and speed under elevated heart rate conditions, with a target time under 1 minute 50 seconds for proficient shooters.

Quick Summary

The Gunsite Scrambler course is an advanced drill requiring proficiency with both carbine and handgun. Updated features include smaller targets, increased target count, and a penalty system for missed engagements. A good time for the combined course is under 1 minute and 50 seconds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gunsite and the Scrambler
  2. 01:17Course Updates and Difficulty
  3. 02:02Scoring and Penalties
  4. 03:12Gear Overview
  5. 03:59Carbine Run
  6. 05:45Handgun Run
  7. 06:45Final Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key updates to the Gunsite Scrambler course?

The Scrambler course has been updated for advanced carbine classes to feature significantly smaller targets, twice as many targets, and requires shooters to run the course with both a carbine and a handgun.

What is the scoring system and target engagement for the Scrambler course?

Shooters get two opportunities per target to achieve a hit. A failure to engage any target results in a 15-second penalty added to the overall time.

What is considered a good time for the Gunsite Scrambler course?

A good combined time for the carbine and handgun Scrambler course is considered to be under 1 minute and 50 seconds, demonstrating proficiency in both speed and accuracy.

What gear did Larry Vickers use in the Gunsite Scrambler demonstration?

Larry Vickers utilized a BCM training lower with an upper from Mile High Shooting Accessories, featuring an Aimpoint Micro optic on a Spuhr mount and an OSS Helix 556 suppressor.

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