Wilson Combat Drill of the Week: The Mozambique Drill

This video demonstrates three essential pistol drills for self-defense training: the Construction Drill (six shots to center mass), the Mozambique Drill (two to the chest, one to the head), and a rapid single-shot drill. The instructor emphasizes improving speed and accuracy through consistent practice, highlighting personal best times achieved with a timer.

This video demonstrates three fundamental pistol drills for self-defense: the Build Drill (six shots center mass), the Mozambique Drill (two to the chest, one to the head), and a single-shot speed drill. The instructor emphasizes consistent practice to improve speed and accuracy, highlighting the importance of verifying target incapacitation. The drills are presented with personal performance times to encourage viewers to track their own progress.

This YouTube Shorts video demonstrates the 'Mozambique Drill,' a firearms training exercise. The drill, often referred to as '2 to the body, 1 to the dome,' focuses on efficient and effective shot placement under pressure. The description highlights it as a fun and helpful range drill for improving speed and accuracy with a low round count, ideal for warming up before more extensive training sessions.

This video demonstrates the 'Failure Drill' (also known as the Mozambique Drill) and the 'Box Drill' for tactical firearm training. The Failure Drill involves two shots to the chest followed by one to the head to ensure incapacitation. The Box Drill builds on this by engaging two targets, requiring rapid transitions and precise shot placement to the chest and then the head of each target before they can react.

This expert-level guide details the Mozambique Drill, a critical tactical shooting technique taught by DJ Shipley of GBRS Group. It emphasizes precise aiming points, proper stance biomechanics (heel drive, glute flexion), and a fluid shot sequence of two body shots followed by one headshot. The drill focuses on building a repeatable rhythm while maintaining accuracy as speed increases, utilizing a customized Sig Sauer P320.

This video simulates the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) qualification course using the Walther PDP Match 5-inch polymer frame pistol. The instructor, a former law enforcement officer and certified pistol instructor, demonstrates various stages of the course, including close-quarters retention, failure drills, one-handed shooting, and extended distance engagements. The review highlights the pistol's performance under stress and its suitability as a duty or carry firearm.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This guide details the advanced technique of hand stippling a 1911 firearm frame for enhanced grip, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers the precise application of texture using a punch and hammer, followed by meticulous filing to refine the edges. This process requires significant skill and attention to detail for a professional finish.

This guide details the proper technique for cycling the slide on a semi-automatic pistol, specifically the 1911, as explained by Ken Hackathorn. It emphasizes avoiding "gun abuse" by not slamming the slide on an empty chamber, which can cause premature wear. The explanation includes the mechanical reasons behind this, focusing on how the cartridge rim stabilizes the extractor and cushions the slide's action.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor and legal expert, details the critical post-Defensive Gun Use (DGU) protocol. He emphasizes that the most common mistake is failing to immediately call 911 after a DGU, even if no shots were fired. This action is crucial for establishing oneself as the victim complainant in the ensuing legal aftermath.