Shooting Drill: 6 7 8 Drill | One Handed Shooting When Injured | Tactical Rifleman

Published on March 11, 2022
Duration: 12:27

This video details the '678 Drill,' designed to enhance proficiency in one-handed shooting (both support and strong hand) and one-handed reloads. The drill involves engaging six plates with six rounds from a support-hand-only draw, followed by a support-hand reload. Then, it transitions to engaging plates with the strong hand, including a strong-hand reload, and finally finishing with two-handed shooting. The drill emphasizes adapting to potential injuries or compromised shooting positions by forcing reloads with the hand currently holding the firearm.

Quick Summary

The 678 Drill is a firearms training exercise focused on one-handed shooting and reloads, simulating injury scenarios. It involves engaging six plates using six rounds from a support-hand-only draw, followed by a support-hand reload. The drill then transitions to strong-hand-only shooting with a strong-hand reload, concluding with two-handed shooting. Penalties are applied for exceeding three misses.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction & Cold Weather Range Conditions
  2. 00:32Introducing the 678 Drill
  3. 00:38Sponsor Shoutout: Acre Gold
  4. 01:25Explaining the 678 Drill Rules
  5. 02:02Purpose: Support Hand & Strong Hand Shooting
  6. 02:25Tactical Benefit: One-Handed Reloads
  7. 02:50Magazine Capacities: 6, 7, 8 Rounds
  8. 03:14Drill Execution: Timed Course of Fire
  9. 03:23Reloading with the Active Hand
  10. 03:40Sequence: Support Hand, Strong Hand, Two Hands
  11. 03:57Miss Penalty: 30 Seconds Per Extra Plate
  12. 04:15Instructor's First Run
  13. 04:53Instructor's Time: 30.66
  14. 05:32Emery's Turn: Support Hand Start
  15. 06:25Emery's Time: 40.42
  16. 06:55Randy's Turn: Worst Case Scenario Survival
  17. 08:32Randy's Time: 51.09 (+1 Minute Penalty)
  18. 09:20Mike's Turn: Southpaw Shooter
  19. 10:31Mike's Time: 36.32
  20. 10:39Recap of the 678 Drill
  21. 11:32Equipment Needed for the Drill
  22. 11:39Benefits: Competition & Skill Improvement
  23. 11:53Customization Options: Dummy Rounds, Barricades
  24. 12:01Closing Remarks & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 678 Drill and its primary purpose?

The 678 Drill is a firearms training exercise designed to enhance proficiency in one-handed shooting (support and strong hand) and one-handed reloads. Its main purpose is to simulate scenarios where a shooter might have an injured or compromised arm, forcing them to adapt and maintain combat effectiveness.

How does the 678 Drill work with magazine capacities and targets?

The drill uses three magazines with capacities of six, seven, and eight rounds. It involves engaging six plates, starting with a six-round magazine for support-hand-only shooting. Reloads are performed with the hand holding the pistol, and a maximum of three misses are allowed before penalties are applied.

What are the key stages of the 678 Drill?

The drill progresses through distinct stages: first, engaging targets with the support hand only, including a support-hand reload. Second, transitioning to engaging targets with the strong hand only, including a strong-hand reload. Finally, finishing the drill with two-handed shooting.

What are the penalty rules for missing targets in the 678 Drill?

In the 678 Drill, shooters are allowed a maximum of three misses. For every target plate missed beyond the initial three, a 30-second penalty is added to the shooter's overall time, encouraging accuracy and efficient target engagement.

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