The FINAL Man Cards of 2025

Rick Crawley, a law enforcement veteran, introduces the 'Man Card Drill,' a rigorous performance standard designed to test shooting proficiency under pressure. The drill involves timed pistol draws from compressed ready (1s) and holster (1.5s), rifle presentations from low and high ready (1s each), and a rifle-to-pistol transition (2.5s). Many participants struggle to meet these demanding par times, highlighting the importance of consistent, high-level performance on demand. The drill emphasizes that passing is about demonstrating capability, not just general shooting ability.

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 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.

Shane Parman, the newest instructor at Achilles Heel Tactical (AHT), shares his journey from student to cadre. His background in a private sector career demanding 'performance on demand' skills has shaped his approach to firearms instruction. Parman emphasizes AHT's 'performance over promise' standard, offering high-level training to civilians and professionals alike. He conducts classes locally in Georgia and across North America.

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 video details the 'Man Card Drill' developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, designed as a cold-start assessment for carbine classes. It tests fundamental shooting skills under pressure with strict par times across five stages, including pistol ready, holster draw, rifle ready positions, and transitions. The drill emphasizes the importance of accepting failure in training to build real-world performance, as demonstrated by both the instructor and a group of police officers.

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.