The Eli Dicken Drill - Can You Perform Like Greenwood Park Mall Hero?

Published on August 9, 2022
Duration: 4:57

This video challenges viewers to replicate the Eli Dicken drill, which involves engaging a threat at 40 yards with 10 shots in 15 seconds, aiming for 8 hits. The instructor tests micro-compact pistols like the Sig P365 and Springfield Hellcat, highlighting the difficulty of this task under stress and with smaller firearms. The drill emphasizes the importance of armed citizens intervening in active shooter events.

Quick Summary

The Eli Dicken drill challenges shooters to engage a threat 40 yards away with 10 shots in 15 seconds, aiming for 8 hits. This drill highlights the difficulty of using micro-compact pistols for such tasks, especially under stress, and underscores the critical role of armed citizens in stopping active shooter events.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Greenwood Mall Shooting
  2. 00:33Active Shooter Scenarios & Law Enforcement Response
  3. 00:52The Role of Armed Citizens
  4. 01:25Introducing the Eli Dicken Drill Challenge
  5. 01:37Testing the Sig P365 at 40 Yards
  6. 02:27Sig P365 Performance Analysis
  7. 03:07Testing the Springfield Hellcat
  8. 03:38Hellcat Performance Analysis
  9. 03:46Comparison with Full-Size Pistol
  10. 04:21Conclusion & Props to Eli Dicken

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Eli Dicken drill?

The Eli Dicken drill is a firearms challenge that simulates an active shooter scenario. It requires shooting 10 rounds at a target 40 yards away within 15 seconds, aiming for a minimum of 8 hits. This drill tests accuracy and speed under pressure, inspired by the actions of Eli Dicken at the Greenwood Mall shooting.

Why is it difficult to perform the Eli Dicken drill with micro-compact pistols?

Micro-compact pistols are inherently more challenging for precise shooting at longer distances like 40 yards due to their smaller size, shorter sight radius, and lighter weight. The drill's time constraint and accuracy requirement amplify these difficulties, especially under simulated stress.

What is the role of armed citizens in active shooter events?

Armed citizens who are legally carrying firearms can be the most immediate and effective force to stop an active shooter. Law enforcement response times can involve delays, making on-site intervention by a trained, law-abiding citizen crucial for saving lives.

How does stress affect shooting performance in active shooter scenarios?

The extreme stress of an active shooter event significantly degrades fine motor skills and cognitive function, impacting shooting accuracy and speed. Drills like the Eli Dicken drill attempt to replicate some of this pressure to assess real-world performance.

Related News

All News →

More Training & Techniques Videos You Might Like

More from Hunt Fish Shoot

View all →