THE D. O. P. E. DRILL

This video details the 'Man Card Short Card' drill, a challenging training exercise for San Diego SWAT officers led by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill emphasizes speed and accuracy on reduced targets at 30 yards, with strict par times for pistol and rifle stages, including a rifle-to-pistol transition. Crawley stresses the importance of 'software' (skill and mindset) over 'hardware' (gear), highlighting that true proficiency lies in accountable performance under pressure.

This video details the 'Man Card' drill, developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, to test shooter efficiency under pressure. The drill involves precise timing for pistol and rifle presentations from various ready states, culminating in a rifle-to-pistol transition. Achieving a 'Man Card' signifies a high level of performance on demand, with strict time limits and a C-size cardboard target. The video features demonstrations and student attempts, highlighting the difficulty and rarity of earning this qualification.

This video details the D.O.P.E. Drill, a performance-based shooting exercise for raw ability against a static target, as demonstrated by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill involves engaging targets at multiple distances as quickly and accurately as possible, with performance measured by a 'Hit Factor' calculated from time and score. It emphasizes pushing speed while maintaining accuracy in vital zones, a technique often taught to specialized law enforcement units.

This video provides a year-end review from Achilles Heel Tactical, highlighting their extensive training reach in 2025 across numerous states, countries, and a territory. Led by Rick, a high-authority instructor, the review showcases advanced firearms manipulation and dynamic movement drills. The content emphasizes the large student throughput and the acquisition of 'Man Cards' during intensive courses, transitioning to a call for 2026 recruitment.

This video showcases advanced tactical training from Achilles Heel Tactical, focusing on high-intensity drills like rapid pistol draws, rifle-to-pistol transitions, and tactical movement on both indoor and outdoor ranges. The "Last Man Standing" challenge is highlighted as a method to test performance under pressure, utilizing suppressed weapon systems and professional range safety protocols.

This guide, based on instruction from Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, focuses on improving shooting speed and accuracy by emphasizing process over outcome. It details the concept of an 'acceptable' sight picture, visual indexing techniques, and the transition between predictive and reactive shooting based on distance. Crawley, a seasoned instructor with extensive military and law enforcement experience, highlights practical methods to increase rounds on target efficiently.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, presented by Rick, offers five actionable tips to enhance pistol grip for improved shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective rules to focus on mechanical principles, leverage, and relaxation. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamentals and achieve greater control and speed.

This video showcases a large-scale, coordinated 'mag dump' event at Oakhaven Range, organized by Achilles Heel Tactical. It highlights the preparation and execution of synchronized mass firing, featuring a vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun and various other firearms. The event emphasizes professional range safety protocols and the use of advanced tactical equipment, demonstrating high-energy, intense, and celebratory tactical shooting community engagement.

This guide details a critical pistol shooting technique taught by Rick from Achilles Heel Tactical. It emphasizes the difficulty of pistol shooting and breaks down trigger manipulation into continuous and interrupted methods. The core principle is isolating the trigger finger to press the trigger straight back without disturbing the sights, a technique applicable to both one-handed and two-handed grips. The instruction highlights common errors like squeezing the entire grip and provides actionable steps for improvement through dry fire practice.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.