Skills Check: Harden The Diamond

Published on November 18, 2025
Duration: 2:50

This advanced firearms training drill, 'Harden The Diamond,' is demonstrated by Kevin Creighton of Shooting Illustrated. The drill emphasizes the importance of adjusting focus and fundamentals based on target distance, ranging from rapid close shots to precise long-range engagements requiring intense concentration on sight alignment, grip, and trigger control. It's designed for an outdoor range due to the use of steel targets.

Quick Summary

The 'Harden The Diamond' drill, demonstrated by Kevin Creighton, is an advanced firearms training exercise requiring an outdoor range due to steel targets. It teaches shooters to adjust their focus and fundamentals based on target distance, emphasizing rapid close shots and precise distant shots with intense concentration on sight alignment, grip, and trigger control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Harden The Diamond Drill
  2. 00:26Range Setup and Distances
  3. 00:40Drill Objectives and Fundamentals
  4. 01:28Drill Demonstration
  5. 01:37Performance Review and Final Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Harden The Diamond' drill?

The 'Harden The Diamond' drill, introduced by Steve Tarani and demonstrated by Kevin Creighton, is an advanced firearms training exercise designed to improve a shooter's ability to engage targets at varying distances by adjusting focus and fundamentals accordingly. It emphasizes variable attention for different shots.

Why is an outdoor range necessary for the 'Harden The Diamond' drill?

An outdoor range is required for the 'Harden The Diamond' drill primarily due to the use of steel targets. These targets, placed at the sides of the diamond pattern, necessitate an open environment to safely manage potential ricochets and ensure shooter safety.

What are the key objectives of the 'Harden The Diamond' drill?

The primary objective is to teach shooters the variable 'amount of attention' needed for different shots. Close shots can be fast, while distant shots demand intense focus on sight alignment, grip, and trigger control, ensuring accuracy through the trigger break.

How does the 'Harden The Diamond' drill improve shooting skills?

By simulating realistic engagement scenarios with varying distances and target types, the drill forces shooters to clamp down on their fundamentals. It enhances precision, target transition speed, and the mental discipline required for accurate shooting under pressure.

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