Shooting Through and Fighting From A Threshold or Doorway With Navy SEAL "Tosh"

Published on May 24, 2022
Duration: 12:35

This video provides a practical drill for engaging targets while moving through a doorway or threshold, a critical skill often undertrained due to safety concerns. Instructor Tosh emphasizes a smoother, faster movement through the threshold to minimize exposure, contrasting it with a slower, more methodical 'slice the pie' approach. The drill encourages practicing target engagement during movement and utilizing available space, offering insights into reducing target signature and handling inward/outward opening doors.

Quick Summary

The 'fatal funnel' is the doorway or threshold area, a high-risk zone with limited cover. Navy SEAL Tosh recommends a faster, smoother movement through this area for target engagement, contrasting it with the slower 'slice the pie' method. Observing door hinges helps determine inward/outward opening, and 'blading' can reduce your target signature.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Doorway Fighting
  2. 00:13Threshold Engagement Drill
  3. 01:01Slow Methodical Approach vs. Smooth Movement
  4. 01:48Practicing Threshold Movement
  5. 02:59Demonstrating Slice the Pie Technique
  6. 03:16Demonstrating Smoother Threshold Movement
  7. 03:45Drill Practice Recommendations
  8. 04:03Avoiding Threshold Exposure
  9. 05:00Understanding the Fatal Funnel
  10. 05:25Reading and Attacking a Threshold
  11. 05:36Inward vs. Outward Opening Doors
  12. 06:01Opening Inward Doors from Exterior
  13. 06:20Opening Doors from Interior Side
  14. 07:22Approaching from the Other Side of the Door
  15. 08:15Clearing the Doorway Space
  16. 09:01Rolling Techniques for Doorways
  17. 09:08Handgun Techniques for Signature Reduction
  18. 10:02Practicing Signature Reduction Drills
  19. 10:35Blading for Signature Reduction
  20. 10:43Fighting for Position
  21. 10:53Summary and Practice Recommendations
  22. 11:17Miles's Takeaways
  23. 11:44The Point of No Return
  24. 12:03Handling Door Types

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'fatal funnel' in tactical situations?

The 'fatal funnel' refers to the doorway or threshold area of a room or structure. It's considered a high-risk zone because it offers limited cover and can be an ambush point, making operators vulnerable as they pass through.

What are the two main approaches to clearing a doorway threshold?

The two main approaches are a slower, methodical 'slice the pie' method, which involves gradually exposing oneself, and a faster, smoother movement that prioritizes quickly moving through the threshold while engaging targets as they appear.

How can you determine if a door opens inward or outward?

You can determine if a door opens inward or outward by looking at the hinges. If the hinges are visible on your side, the door opens outward. If you cannot see the hinges, it typically opens inward.

What is the benefit of 'blading' when moving through a doorway?

'Blading' involves turning your body sideways to present a smaller profile. This technique can decrease your target signature, making you a more difficult target to hit, especially when moving through exposed areas like doorways.

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