The Gold Standard (Pistol Drill)

This video details Part 1 of the 'Gold Standard' pistol drill, designed by Daniel from Richardson Precision & Training. It involves shooting 20 rounds from the 15 and 10-yard lines at a V-8 target under a time limit. The standard for passing this part is missing no more than 4 rounds outside the black circle.

Quick Summary

The 'Gold Standard' pistol drill, developed by Richardson Precision & Training, is considered one of the hardest. Part 1 uses 20 rounds from the 15 and 10-yard lines, requiring no more than 4 misses outside the black circle on a V-8 target to pass.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to the Gold Standard Drill
  2. 00:23Drill Setup and Round Count (Part 1)
  3. 00:43Shooting from 15 and 10 Yards
  4. 01:14Scoring Standards for Part 1
  5. 01:48Attempting the Drill
  6. 03:48Checking the Results
  7. 04:24Comparison to Full Drill Standards
  8. 04:46Final Thoughts on the Gold Standard Drill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Gold Standard' pistol drill?

The 'Gold Standard' is a challenging pistol drill developed by Daniel from Richardson Precision & Training. It's designed to test marksmanship under pressure, with the full version requiring 40 rounds and Part 1 using 20 rounds from varying distances.

What are the scoring standards for Part 1 of the 'Gold Standard' drill?

For Part 1, which uses 20 rounds, you must miss no more than 4 rounds outside the black circle on the V-8 target to pass. Rounds breaking the line count as hits.

How many rounds are used in the 'Gold Standard' drill?

The full 'Gold Standard' drill consists of 40 rounds. Part 1 of the drill, as demonstrated, uses 20 rounds, with 15 from the 15-yard line and 5 from the 10-yard line.

What shooting positions are used in the 'Gold Standard' drill?

The drill incorporates both two-handed shooting and strong-hand-only shooting. It also begins from a compressed ready position.

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