I set up a pretty simple training drill yesterday and had an awesome time.
Let me kbow know your thoughts or how to make it better.
I admit i have no formal training besides an appleseed.
Setup:
4 silhouette targets. Set up in an upside down "U" shape. Basically a left and right near and far. Near were at 7 yds and far at 15. They where half scale targets.
AR15 with sling and Taurus 92 In drop leg holster.
Smart phone or mp3 player loaded with a playlist of voice commands
I recorded left, left,left, right,right,right, stand, kneel, pistol, rifle.
I put my headphones in (the ones with squishy plastic that seals on the ear)
Set it on shuffle and repeat. Then just followed the commands.
The pistol/rifle command would switch to or stay on the firearm called out. Same with stand/kneel.
If on pistol.the left and right commands were for the near targets. Far targets for rifle.
Then just let it play until ammo was out.
Some extra details:
Timing was 3-4 Seconds per command. Enough to go from a standby position position, to safety off, Take a shot, make safe, back to standby position. Switching firearms allowed time to double check safety and make the change.
I recorded left and right 3 times to keep the ratio of shots to Transitions better.
It was extremely fun for me. I loved the practice of operating the safety, the quick target acquisition, and switching firearms.
Things i will change:
Add a move command and have 2 shooting locations. "Move" with require transitioning from one to another.
Maybe switch the pistol and rifle commands to firearm switch to avoid a pistol callout while already holding a pistol. Same with stance.
Make the left and right callouts with a 1 or 2 after it to designate how many shots to take. (I was doing 1 shot per callout)
Possiby add a long target requiring moving the magnifier on the ar into position. This gets complicated with the random callouts.
I need to add mag changes in. Probably just in the course of fire. I didnt have any mag pouches for either weapon. So getting those and loading mags with only 5 to 10 rounds to force frequent mag changes.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I a rooking looking for training.
Now i want an airsoft setup so i can run this drill in my backyard at low cost and high frequency.
If there are major typos in this I apologize. I write from a tablet while holding a sleeping baby.