Throttle Control Handgun Shooting Drill

Published on November 22, 2016
Duration: 1:50

Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS demonstrates the Throttle Control Handgun Shooting Drill, a valuable training exercise for improving speed and accuracy at close range. The drill involves firing specific round counts at targets with varying circle sizes from a holstered position, emphasizing controlled bursts of fire. Analysis of shot groups and timing metrics, such as sub-one-second first shots, helps shooters identify areas for improvement in speed and control.

Quick Summary

The Throttle Control Handgun Shooting Drill, demonstrated by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS, is a close-range training exercise at 5 yards. It uses a target with five circles requiring specific round counts (4, 2, or 1), with misses adding a 1-second penalty. Key goals include a sub-one-second first shot from the holster and analyzing shot groups to balance speed and control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Drill Demonstration Introduction
  2. 00:08Throttle Control X Drill Overview
  3. 00:41Scoring and Performance Analysis
  4. 01:16Key Performance Metrics & Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Throttle Control Handgun Shooting Drill?

The Throttle Control Handgun Shooting Drill, demonstrated by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS, is a training exercise focused on improving speed and accuracy at close range. It involves firing a set number of rounds at targets with varying circle sizes from a holstered position, emphasizing controlled bursts of fire.

How is the Throttle Control X Drill set up?

The Throttle Control X Drill is set up at 5 yards using a standard sheet of paper with five circles. Each circle requires a specific number of rounds to be fired (e.g., 4, 2, or 1), and any missed shots incur a time penalty.

What are the key performance metrics for the Throttle Control Drill?

Key performance metrics include the total time to complete the drill, the accuracy of the shot groups, and achieving a sub-one-second first shot from the holster. Analyzing these helps shooters balance speed with control.

What equipment is used in the Throttle Control Handgun Drill demonstration?

The demonstration features a Glock 19 handgun, a T.REX ARMS Ragnarok holster, and a PACT Club Timer III for accurate timing of the drill. The shooter uses iron sights on the Glock 19.

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