The Ergo Challenge: November's Dryfire Crew Drill!

Published on November 5, 2023
Duration: 5:21

This video details the 'Ergo Challenge,' a firearms training drill designed to test ergonomics and speed. The drill involves engaging specific target zones with a set number of rounds, followed by a mandatory reload and further engagement. It can be performed with either a pistol or a rifle, with suggested par times for both live and dry fire.

Quick Summary

The Ergo Challenge is a firearms training drill testing speed and efficiency with pistols and rifles. It involves engaging target zones, performing a mandatory reload, and re-engaging. Par times for live fire pistol are around 6-8 seconds, with the rifle being faster. Awareness of mechanical offset is key for rifle work at close distances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & October Challenge Winner
  2. 00:24Introducing the Ergo Challenge
  3. 00:39Pistol Ergo Challenge Rules
  4. 01:02Pistol Live Fire Times & Par Times
  5. 01:32Rifle Ergo Challenge Speed
  6. 01:37Rifle Mechanical Offset Warning
  7. 01:47Grip and Presentation Technique
  8. 02:09Dry Fire Ergo Challenge Run
  9. 02:20Live Fire Pistol Run (Sig)
  10. 02:41Pistol Live Fire Results
  11. 03:06Second Pistol Live Fire Run
  12. 03:20Transition to Rifle Ergo Challenge
  13. 03:30Rifle Dry Fire Run
  14. 03:57Rifle Live Fire Run
  15. 04:12Rifle Live Fire Results & Analysis
  16. 04:38November Challenge Prize Details
  17. 05:01How to Enter the Challenge
  18. 05:12Call to Action & Hashtag

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ergo Challenge firearms drill?

The Ergo Challenge is a firearms training drill designed to test speed and efficiency in target engagement and reloads. It involves shooting specific zones on a target, performing a mandatory reload, and then engaging further zones, suitable for both pistol and rifle.

What are the target engagement requirements for the Ergo Challenge?

For the pistol, you engage the center rectangle with four rounds, then perform a mandatory reload. Afterward, you shoot two rounds on each square and one round on each circle. The rifle follows a similar pattern.

What are the suggested par times for the Ergo Challenge?

For live fire, a solid par time for the pistol portion of the Ergo Challenge is around 6-8 seconds. The rifle portion can be completed faster, with clean runs in the mid-fives being achievable.

Can the Ergo Challenge be performed with a rifle?

Yes, the Ergo Challenge can be performed with a rifle. The drill involves engaging the center rectangle with four rounds, performing a mandatory reload, and then engaging the squares and circles, with specific starting positions for the rifle.

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