Shooting The Hardest Police Shooting Drill

Published on September 23, 2024
Duration: 5:07

This video details the challenging Bakersfield Police Department qualification drill, emphasizing speed and accuracy under pressure. The drill involves drawing and firing multiple rounds at increasing distances with strict time limits, including an emergency reload stage. The instructor highlights the difficulty of maintaining A-zone hits as distance increases and the importance of efficient draw strokes and reloads.

Quick Summary

The Bakersfield Police Department qualification drill is a highly challenging police shooting standard demanding speed and accuracy. It involves timed stages from 10 to 60 feet, requiring precise A-zone hits and an emergency reload, with penalties for exceeding par times and shots outside the target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Challenging Police Qualification
  2. 00:13Meet Will Workman & Workman Protection
  3. 00:31Critique of Standard Police Qualifications
  4. 00:51Discovering the Bakersfield PD Drill
  5. 01:07Sponsor: Eclipse Holsters
  6. 01:39Drill Stage 1: 10ft, 2 Rounds, 1.5s
  7. 02:54Drill Stage 2: 20ft, 2 Rounds, 2s
  8. 03:22Drill Stage 3: 30ft, Reload, 4 Rounds, 6s
  9. 03:48Drill Stage 4: 60ft, 2 Rounds, 3.5s
  10. 03:54Free Guide to Concealment
  11. 04:20Drill Results and Score Breakdown
  12. 04:46Challenge Yourself: Try the Drill
  13. 04:54Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Bakersfield Police Department qualification drill so difficult?

The Bakersfield PD drill is considered exceptionally challenging due to its strict time standards combined with the requirement for precise A-zone hits at increasing distances. It demands a high level of proficiency in drawing, shooting, and reloading under significant time pressure, often exceeding the difficulty of typical law enforcement qualifications.

How is the Bakersfield PD shooting drill scored?

The drill is scored based on time and accuracy. Points are deducted for exceeding the allotted time for each stage, with every quarter-second over the par time resulting in one point down. Shots outside the A-zone also incur penalties, and any shot missing the silhouette is an automatic disqualification. A score of 80 is typically considered passing.

What are the distances and round counts for the Bakersfield PD qualification drill?

The drill progresses through several stages. It includes shooting two rounds at 10 feet in under 1.5 seconds, two rounds at 20 feet in under 2 seconds, two rounds followed by an emergency reload and two more rounds at 30 feet in under 6 seconds, and finally two rounds at 60 feet in under 3.5 seconds.

Can the Bakersfield PD drill be shot from concealment?

Yes, the drill can be shot from concealment, which significantly increases its difficulty. While the standard qualification might be from an open rig, the instructor in the video chose to perform it from concealment to further challenge his skills, particularly the draw stroke and initial shot timing.

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