The Check Drill. Try THIS at home! #shorts #drills #training

Published on August 28, 2025
Duration: 1:25

This video demonstrates the 'Check Drill,' a tactical transition drill from rifle to pistol and back, incorporating malfunction clearing. The drill involves shooting two rounds from a rifle, transitioning to a pistol for one shot, diagnosing and clearing a simulated rifle malfunction by inspecting the ejection port, and finishing with a final rifle shot. The operator standard for this drill is 10 seconds.

Quick Summary

The 'Check Drill' is a tactical firearm training exercise involving rifle-to-pistol transitions and malfunction clearing. It requires shooting two rifle rounds, transitioning to a pistol for one shot, diagnosing a simulated rifle malfunction by checking the ejection port, clearing it, and finishing with a final rifle shot. The operator standard is 10 seconds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Check Drill
  2. 00:05Drill Overview and Objective
  3. 00:15Malfunction Simulation
  4. 00:27Drill Execution: Rifle Shots
  5. 00:36Transition to Pistol
  6. 00:41Pistol Shot and Workspace
  7. 00:45Rifle Malfunction Diagnosis
  8. 00:49Pistol Stow and Rifle Fix
  9. 00:50Final Rifle Shot and Time
  10. 01:07Drill Results and Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Check Drill' in firearm training?

The 'Check Drill' is a tactical training exercise that combines rifle-to-pistol transitions with simulated firearm malfunctions. It involves shooting from a rifle, transitioning to a pistol for a shot, then returning to the rifle to diagnose and clear a malfunction before firing a final shot.

What is the objective of the 'Check Drill'?

The primary objective of the 'Check Drill' is to improve a shooter's ability to transition between their primary and secondary firearms efficiently, while also practicing critical malfunction clearing procedures under simulated stress.

What is the operator standard for the 'Check Drill'?

The operator standard for the 'Check Drill,' as mentioned in the video, is 10 seconds. This time frame challenges shooters to perform all steps of the drill quickly and accurately.

How do you diagnose a rifle malfunction in the 'Check Drill'?

In the 'Check Drill,' you diagnose a rifle malfunction by bringing the rifle back up and visually inspecting the ejection port. This allows you to identify the type of malfunction (e.g., failure to extract, failure to feed) before attempting to clear it.

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